Fortunately, this time, with Liu Xinxin's acceleration skills and a downhill path, Lu Ran's speed was lightning fast!

He was practically running for dear life!

He reached the end of the mechanism passage at the fastest speed possible.

Lu Ran glanced around with a sharp eye.

Sure enough!

In the corner at the base of the wall, he found a... a button the size of a fist!

"Damn, it's such a big thing! How did I not notice it before..." Lu Ran muttered to himself.

He casually pressed the button.

Then he turned his head to see, and inside the mechanism passage, there was a clicking sound, and all the mechanisms hidden within the invisible stone walls were shut down.

To test it, Lu Ran lifted his foot and walked a few steps up into the mechanism passage.

Sure enough!

No traps were triggered anymore.

Only then did Lu Ran breathe a sigh of relief, and then he quickly ran up again.

The Dwarf King watched Lu Ran run out from inside without triggering any traps, and his eyes reddened again.

After so many years, the Dwarf Race finally had an opportunity to return to the crypt!

And Lu Ran.

The moment he came out, he also received a task completion notice.

[Task: The Continuation of the Eternal Fire (5) completed!]

[Reward received: 80 million experience points!]

Eighty million experience points in hand.

Moreover.

This time there was no new task triggered.

The entire series of tasks was considered complete.

One must say, although this series of tasks was extremely challenging, the rewards were also very generous.

A total of more than one billion, close to two billion experience points!

Along with a chance to forge in the Dwarf Furnace.

Cao Yuan probably didn't expect that the task scroll he gave out would have such generous rewards.

Otherwise, Cao Yuan probably wouldn't have been willing to give it away.

Of course.

The difficulty of the series of tasks itself is tremendous, but for Lu Ran, it was much simpler.

Meanwhile.

[Level successfully increased to 43!]

Lu Ran successfully leveled up to 43!

The last eighty million experience points had let Lu Ran level up twice.

This time he only leveled up once.

It shows that as one's level increases, the experience needed for the next level also increases dramatically.

But it's okay.

Even at level 43, he already had half the experience for level 43.

Level 45 is getting closer and closer.

At this point, Lu Ran grinned at the Dwarf King and said, "I've received all the other experience rewards for the task, but this forging opportunity..."

The Dwarf King said, "You can use it anytime. Since we have obtained the Eternal Fire, the Dwarf Furnace can be activated at any time, and you can forge equipment anytime. If you don't have suitable equipment to forge at the moment, you can wait until you acquire some good equipment and forge then."

After all, Lu Ran's level is too low.

At this stage, there's probably nothing noteworthy.

So he specifically told Lu Ran that this forging opportunity can be permanently retained and used at any time.

Lu Ran waved his hand and said, "No time like the present. I happen to have a piece of equipment that's perfect for forging. If possible, I'd like to do it today; we can forge it once we return!"

He couldn't wait any longer!

"Oh? What equipment is it?" the Dwarf King asked.

Lu Ran's face showed a hint of pride.

He then handed over his Sea-stabilizing Trident.

The Dwarf King took it and had a look.

He was silent for a few seconds before nodding and saying, "Although it's a piece of junk, if you're determined to forge it, it can be done."

Poof~

Lu Ran almost spat out a mouthful of blood.

It's the Sea-stabilizing Trident!

A renowned item on the global equipment list, a drop from a world boss, yet to the Dwarf King, it's junk?

Oh come on!

But on second thought, it made sense; for the Dwarf Race, who excel at crafting, the stuff dropped from monsters by the Human Race probably doesn't catch their eye.

"Yes, it's this one." Lu Ran nodded.

"Alright, let's head back then." the Dwarf King said.

On the way back.

Lu Ran, with nothing better to do, asked, "You Hill Dwarves used to live underground to avoid natural enemies, but after the world became digitalized, you were forced to establish a main city on the surface. Over these years, what about your natural enemies? Don't you fear them anymore?"

Hearing this, the Dwarf King sighed.

He said, "How could we not fear them? It's just that after the world became digitalized, many rules were established. The Dwarf Race's natural enemy is the Evil Spirit Griffin, and because of those rules, the Evil Spirit Griffins periodically hunt the Dwarf Race. Over the years, many dwarves have been lost, but luckily, now that the mechanism of the Dwarf Crypt has been shut down and the Eternal Fire is obtained, the Dwarf Race can return to the crypt."

So that's how it is.

Lu Ran nodded.

Continuing, he asked, "The forging opportunity with the Dwarf Furnace was only given once. If I want to forge again, what would I need to do to get another chance?"

The Dwarf King pondered for a few seconds.

He replied, "The opportunity was given only once, not because I'm stingy. To forge Sacred Artifacts with the Dwarf Furnace requires many precious materials, and what the Dwarf Race has now are the reserves from the old world, only enough for one forging. Next time, if you want the chance, it's not hard; you've helped the Dwarf Race a lot, and you're a guest of the Natural Elves, so I can give you one more chance, but getting the materials will be difficult. If you can acquire the necessary materials in the future, feel free to come to me, and I will help you forge."

This is understandable.

After all, it's about crafting Sacred Artifacts.

The required materials are obviously not easily obtained.

But as the level increases, Lu Ran will certainly have opportunities to acquire those materials.

Now with the Dwarf King's promise, it's all set.

With enough materials and time, becoming fully equipped with Sacred Artifacts isn't a dream!

"By the way, can the Elf Wings be forged?" Lu Ran suddenly asked.

The functionality of the Sea-stabilizing Trident is sufficient, although the effect of forging is unknown.

But even without forging, the Sea-stabilizing Trident's functionality is adequate.

On the other hand, if something like the Elf Wings can be forged, it would be the icing on the cake.

Unfortunately.

The Dwarf King shook his head and said, "The Elf Wings are already at the Sacred Artifact level, equivalent to the grade of the Dwarf Furnace, and the Dwarf Furnace cannot forge items beyond its grade."

Ah, hope dashed.

Then, as planned, continue with forging the Sea-stabilizing Trident.

Lu Ran took a deep breath; this trip, thanks to the task scroll given by Cao Yuan, was utterly rewarding!

"Originally, the Sea-stabilizing Trident's rank was not high, but after being forged into a Sacred Artifact, it will likely climb the ranks significantly," Ye Hongyi analyzed.

"No doubt about it, it's a Sacred Artifact! Anyone would envy that!" Lei Tai's eyes reddened with genuine envy!

However, Liu Xinxin contemplated further.

She mused, "Once it becomes a Sacred Artifact, it will definitely attract more attention."

"No worries, Lu Ran is already globally unbeatable now, even if his information is not hidden, it doesn't matter," Ye Hongyi said offhandedly.

"That's the idea. Yu Qingcang sent a message; you guys should know about it too. Nanami hasn't returned to her country but has fled the Imperial Capital, likely to find Lu Ran and kill him," Liu Xinxin said.

So.

With Lu Ran's Sea-stabilizing Trident being forged into a Sacred Artifact, its rise in the global equipment rankings should catch Nanami's attention.

Perhaps she could locate Lu Ran using the new forged attributes of the Sea-stabilizing Trident!

But Liu Xinxin wasn't worried because Yu Qingcang briefly mentioned.

That Nanami dared to be so aggressive seems to be because she has a contract with the Yamata no Orochi, and it's a reverse contract!

And the Yamata no Orochi is of the Dark Series species!

Lu Ran can directly control it!

Liu Xinxin mused, "I actually look forward to Nanami finding us quickly."

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