The man finished off all the goblins that had appeared before him. Each time he killed one, the same notification appeared in his system, breaking the cave's silence.
Though satisfied with the results, his mind was still clouded with confusion. His gaze shifted to the goblin corpses lying not far from him, prompting him to approach.
After walking a few steps, he noticed that the goblin bodies had disappeared, vanishing without a trace. However, on the ground where the goblins had fallen, there were several transparent orbs shimmering under the cave's dim light.
His curiosity drove him to crouch down and examine the contents of the orbs.
When his hand touched the first orb, information appeared before him:
- (Energy Crystal x2)
- (Goblin Blood 100ml)
"Energy crystals?" he muttered softly, but his voice soon exploded in shock.
"Damn! Two energy crystals?!" he shouted loudly. His voice echoed throughout the cave, shaking the silence that had previously dominated.
The man's face turned red with disbelief. "Just by killing goblins, I can get energy crystals? This feels like a dream!" he exclaimed again, this time in a calmer tone, though his eyes still radiated disbelief. "I need to tell Miss Bai about this."
Without wasting time, he opened the chat system on his holographic interface. His fingers moved swiftly, searching for Bai Qi's name in his contact list.
Once he found it, he quickly typed a message containing all the information he had just discovered: the description of the cave, the fact that killing goblins provided experience points and energy crystals, and the details about the low-level goblins he had defeated.
After sending the message, the man let out a sigh of relief. He scanned the cave surroundings, ensuring there were no other threats nearby.
However, his gaze soon locked onto a group of creatures gathered in a dark corner. Seven large spiders stood there, their glossy black bodies reflecting the dim cave light.
Without a hint of fear, the man smiled slightly. His curiosity consumed him entirely. "Alright, your turn now," he muttered. He grabbed his iron club, stepped forward, and launched an attack toward the group of spiders.
Outside the tower, Bai Qi and several of her officers were still patiently waiting for news from the bald man who had entered earlier. Bai Qi's sharp gaze remained fixed on the tower.
Curiosity filled her. She wanted to know what was truly happening inside the mysterious structure. While staring at the towering building, she asked the officers around her, "Have we received any messages from him yet?"
Before one of the officers could answer, the system notification suddenly chimed. The distinctive sound broke the silence, prompting Bai Qi to immediately open her holographic panel. A new message had arrived.
She quickly read its contents, frowning briefly before a smile spread across her face. "Hmm..." she murmured softly. After finishing the message, her expression turned radiant.
"Everyone, prepare yourselves! We're going in now!" Bai Qi ordered firmly. Her voice carried authority, prompting the officers around her to act immediately.
Based on the bald man's information, the tower was a source of abundant resources. Bai Qi knew she had to move faster than any other parties who might have similar intentions.
The officers promptly carried out her orders. Some began contacting other alliance members to share the latest information, while others started preparing equipment for entering the tower. The speed and coordination of Bai Qi's team reflected their efficiency in handling critical situations.
The same scene was not limited to the Chinese alliance. Other alliances around the world experienced similar events.
In another location, a similar tower had appeared, attracting the attention of alliances from various nations. On a large island surrounded by vast sands, a towering structure stood at the center of a settlement. Armed soldiers guarded the area around the tower, ensuring no civilians approached.
Not far from the tower, a group stood in a circle. One of the soldiers delivered a report to a middle-aged man with a thick beard.
"Yes, Sir, all the monsters inside the tower provide very abundant rewards," he said respectfully.
The man was Sayid Rafiq, the leader of the Arab alliance. Hearing the report, he gave a slight nod.
"Hmm… Ever since the unification of the cosmos, many strange things have been happening," he murmured. His gaze reflected both concern and caution. He fell silent for a moment, appearing to piece together the series of unexpected events that had unfolded recently.
"I hope all of this is still within that young man's control," Sayid finally said, full of hope. He then instructed his officers to prepare to enter the tower. Despite hearing the reports, he wanted to see for himself what lay inside.
Far from the Arab region, Japan's magnificent island appeared to float toward the outer edges of the mainland. In one area of the island, a newly emerged Sky Tower drew the attention of the residents.
Around the tower, officials were on high alert, ensuring the situation remained under control.
"Alright, you may go," Ayumi replied casually.
She shifted her gaze to the side, looking at a young girl with a shy, delicate face. Her simple appearance might make many underestimate her, but Ayumi knew better. Her eyes held deep respect for the girl.
"Elen, what about you? Do you want to enter as well?" Ayumi asked gently.
Elen nodded lightly, agreeing. She wasn't overly concerned about the emergence of the Sky Tower, as she had already received information from Lein.
Yes, all of this was caused by Lein.
Some time earlier, Elen had actually been in Japan just to watch her favorite anime live. She hadn't planned on meeting Ayumi, but as an honored guest, Ayumi felt obligated to welcome her warmly.
They had even visited several anime studios together before the chaos erupted due to the anomaly of the Sky Tower's appearance.
When the tower emerged, Elen received information directly from Lein. Although the details were sparse, it was enough to keep Elen and the other core members confident. After all, they knew that Lein always had a well-thought-out plan behind every action.