Chun arrived at the giant central cave, Dibilon greeted him gladly: "Little guy, you're really excellent, you turned in the Crystal Stone Flower exactly as required, no sneaky munching."

Holy shit! Was he actually concerned about sneaky munching during the evaluation?

It's just that he's been too busy to play manually, no time for sneaky munching. But when meeting a big shot like the village chief, every word is treated like a job interview.

Sincerity is the biggest killer trick; Chun decided to flaunt his sincerity: "When I came, I saw the demon's corpse, indicating our tribe is threatened by demons. The leader entrusted me with a task without questioning my background, which touched me, so I must sincerely repay the leader."

But Dibilon asked, "Do you know how to get back?"

Chun answered truthfully, "I have a Volcano Dragon resting at the bottom of the lake that can take me back during the next eruption."

Dibilon was very pleased: "Excellent!"

After saying that, a Crystal Stone shining with purple light flew out from the purple mud pit in front of him towards Chun.

At that moment, Chun noticed a purple Crystal Stone Flower at the edge of the mud pit, which wasn't there before.

—— System notification: Congratulations! You received the Divine Artifact-level material "Heart of Earth Flame" as a reward from Dibilon's tribe.

Heart of Earth Flame: Divine Artifact-level material, proof of Dibilon's tribe's goodwill, can be bound to your physique, further transforming you into Earth Flame Body. Can release an Earth Flame Barrier enhancing 70% Flame Resistance, 70% Earth Series Resistance, absorbing 70 points of flame damage storing as flame energy, absorbing 70 points of earth series damage storing as earth series energy to enhance damage reduction defense. Efficiency of transforming the user into Earth Flame physique...

Bind? Divine Artifact-level material?

Holy shit, holy shit!

Chun was incredulous: "Leader, I've only done a little and you give me such valuable rewards?"

Dibilon replied casually: "What you consider a small matter is a big task we couldn't complete by any means, not to mention you made it here, this is just basic configuration."

Indeed, after all, it's the seventh layer of Hell, surely even a random small monster here is boss-level aboveground.

Then let's bind!

—— System notification: Heart of Earth Flame is bound to your body, cannot be dropped upon death, and can further merge with your "Molten Lava Earth Fire Crystal Core", would you like to merge?

Absolutely, hanging all your worries is just fearing dropping the crystal core if killed!

Wait a minute!

Chun suddenly hesitated, this Heart of Earth Flame seems imposingly superior to this Volcanic Giant Lizard Crystal Core...

Chun then asked: "Leader, can this Heart of Earth Flame be fused a bit..."

Dibilon said: "Merging would indeed quickly enhance your flame powers, but would lead to insufficient purity, it's your choice. Also, the volcano is about to erupt, you can leave the way you came, we welcome you back next time, there will be better gifts waiting."

Time to go? Chun checked the task timer of the supervisor, 28 hours already! Too stunned to look directly...

Since he's honest now, let's stick to being honest, Chun was troubled by one matter: "If I leave now, my superior is bound to ask..."

Dibilon remained indifferent: "Say whatever you want."

Is this the confidence of the strong? Fine, let's just be honest when I return, keeping secrets is tiring.

As for this Giant Lizard Crystal Core, Chun thought of those two little ones, perhaps give it to them? Developing them as powerful backup would be much less hectic than working myself to death. I'll go back and see how they perform first, if good I'll cultivate a pair.

So Chun left the cave, still guided by a small mountain-like Earth Flame Giant, proceeding in the same rhythm from before, the scenes kept pulling back like frames, soon losing sight of the crystal mountain of the tribe, returning again to the magma lake mineral crystal area.

—— System notification: Your outstanding wisdom and initial understanding of Earth Series physique has grasped the Earth Series Spatial Magic "Shrinking Earth Technique".

Excellent!

Earth Series also has Spatial Magic! This is fantastic, prior I always thought Earth Series was mainly defensive such as Earthquake Technique and Stone Skin Technique, this must relate to my Earth Series physique, choosing not to fuse with the low-end Fire Lizard Crystal Stone was correct, purity is crucial!

Then Chun felt the rumbling ground shaking, is the volcano about to erupt?

Quickly, go below the magma lake.

Soon, Chun found the sleeping Volcano Dragon at the bottom of the lake in its bubble, it awakened just as the earthquake rattled.

Chun noticed its bloating had decreased a lot after a day, this rapid progress is indeed beyond expectations.

Simultaneously, a tight feeling gripped his heart, it also means it might turn on me right? After all, my three-in-one Giant Lizard Crystal Stone is perfect for it!

Quickly go invisible!

Clearly, the Volcano Dragon also sensed Chun's approach, its dragon eyes locked onto Chun's swimming direction — that eagle-eyed gaze seems to have some thoughts eh?

Chun dared not meet its gaze, no, must bluff it while it's just woken up, confused and woozy!

Taking the initiative, Chun spoke: "Not bad, you've progressed quickly, Lord Maria's clone would be very pleased to see, and I've achieved great results, Lord Maria would undoubtedly be even happier, you've made such contributions, sure to be handsomely rewarded..."

Seizing its dazed moment, Chun swiftly entered its bubble, directly landed on its back clutching its back spines, further leaving no time for it to think: "The volcano is erupting, hurry back to the second layer, quickly!"

A booming noise at the bottom of the lake further startled the Volcano Dragon: "Hold tight!"

Chun secretly exhaled in relief; this is workplace Pua as they say, just don't give employees time to think...

With the intense rumble of the volcanic eruption, Chun felt like a rocket ride. Finally — System notification: You have arrived at Hell Trial's second layer...

Familiar scene, I'm back.

Chun also didn't linger for a moment: "Await Lord Maria's clone's summons..."

As for how long to wait, it's hard to say.

Chun, adept as usual, ran to the volcano's waist entering the Spatial Gate, scene switched appearing in the mine hall facing the indescribable look of the supervisor.

Stay calm, the position of the Spatial Gate teleport and her presence shows she's been waiting for me, and knows I've made a big discovery.

Chun straightforwardly confessed: "Supervisor, I've been to the seventh layer! So I'm back a bit late."

The supervisor was stunned: "The 7th layer? How did you get through?"

"I originally thought of redeeming that newly evolved Volcano Dragon to gift you, Supervisor..."

Chun spoke sincerely, but the supervisor's face increasingly looked off.

Chun was very anxious, does she think I've defected? Or is it just in a hell full of lies, encountering someone who speaks truthfully feels disconcerting?

Finally, Chun pulled out a password space bag: "Then I found some unknown badge from the corpse of the Demon Race in Dibilon's tribe..."

Only then did the supervisor regain composure, grabbing the bag with the badge: "Wait for notification!"

Said and teleported away.

—— System notification: Your trial in Hell's second layer has been suspended for 28 hours and 15 minutes, awaiting assessment.

Holy shit? This notification says "suspended," meaning it doesn't count as completed?

Alright, once entering the 7th layer, this trial inevitably changed, this surely triggers a hidden task, wait then.

However, waiting for notification takes too long; maybe it's cracking the password bag? Evaluating based on what's inside the bag?

Chun paced around the hall while switching to the main character to check progress, then grew impatient, because she only said wait, didn't say must wait on the spot, right? Teleport to the Volcano Mine to see those two little ones.

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