After leaving the team, the adventurer ladies regretted it deeply

Whoever captures the Phoenix Tail Flower Team in action, their report will grace the main section of the White Dove Morning News, which has become common knowledge among reporters.

Recently, several major incidents had occurred in the vicinity, sparking curiosity about the Phoenix Tail Flower Adventure Team's stance. Reporters seemed crazed in their search for the Phoenix Tail Flower.

The first incident was related to Red Heart City.

Upon investigation by the Imperial Knights, the Mandalas were confirmed to be involved with Dragon's Rest Tomb!

Their family assets were all confiscated, and Augutuo was placed on the adventurer's pillar of shame, subjected to the scorn of the masses.

The Scarlet Adventure Group also suffered a severe blow and disbanded on the spot.

Vice-leader Dawen, as the "evil" son, could no longer face staying in Red Heart City.

It was said he left all his Gold Coins to Augutuo's wives and entered the wilderness alone to become a wandering Swordsman.

He seemed to have also made a trip to White Dove City to visit Lia.

What exactly transpired, outsiders did not know.

However, some witnessed that Dawen's footsteps upon departure were very light.

The second incident concerned the Bear Roar Adventure Group.

The video in Aiko's possession was released and immediately caused an uproar!

Anyone with eyes could see what Bear Ji intended to do.

Chasing from South Rock City all the way to White Dove City, a journey of thousands of miles... was this an invitation for a visit?

At present, the Knights Order has intervened, starting the investigation process.

The conflict between the two adventure teams inevitably leads to wild speculation.

The only connection between them was the closed ten-layer Great Mystic Realm.

Was Hu Er's death caused by the Phoenix Tail Flower?

Otherwise, why would Bear Roar hunt down Lin Da?

Because of this incident, the relationship between adventurers from South Rock City and White Dove City worsened significantly, leading to loud disputes.

The reporters all wanted to intercept Lin Da to see if they could unearth some major news.

As a result, after standing vigil under the scorching sun in front of the Luanwei Flower Villa for a week, they found nothing.

"Whatever, I'm going up to take a look!"

The freckled ponytailed girl Kami, editor-in-chief of the White Dove Press, climbed along the wall to the third-floor balcony.

Kami carefully moved closer, her gaze intent on the inside.

This room was a training area, and if the Phoenix Tail Flower was at the villa, there would certainly be traces.

But what she saw was a training room floor so clean it was reflective.

Wooden swords, shields, and such were neatly arranged on the racks.

"Could it be that Lin Da and the others haven't returned since the Bear Roar incident?"

Kami gasped, incredulous at the thought.

Indeed, that was the case.

That night after returning to White Dove City, Lin Da pondered deeply and made a decision that went against his family's traditions.

The Mystic Realm of the World Tree in White Dove City ended at the 20th layer.

However, the World Tree in Red Heart City could reach up to the 22nd layer.

This departure was not due to "fear of facing the 19th layer's Nightmare Guardian," but was a typical adventurer's behavior.

The peak of summer had not yet arrived, and Lin Da could not enter Cyan City, where the Azure Tree stood, rumored to reach 30 layers.

Seizing the opportunity to use Red Heart City's Mystic Realm, although reluctant, was necessary.

In theory, Lin Da should have chosen South Rock City.

But the conflict between the Phoenix Tail Flower Team and the Bear Roar Adventure Group led to a quick souring of relations between the two cities.

With deep roots in the local community, to Lin Da and his companions, Bear Roar was a group of savage and treacherous Beastmen, but in the eyes of South Rock City adventurers...

Bear Ji was seen as a kind-hearted, gentlemanly, and intelligent good bear.

In terms of personal reputation, Rocher of Holy Rock, and Lorrace, of noble heritage, couldn't hold a candle to Bear Ji.

Through a series of behind-the-scenes manipulations by Bear Ji, many in South Rock City believed that it was Lin Da who had done something dishonorable, offending the Bear Roar Adventure Group.

That was why they went after Lin Da, seeking an explanation.

It was certainly not as Lin Da claimed, a premeditated attempt on his life.

After weighing all considerations, Lin Da chose to go to the World Tree in Red Heart City.

...

The 21st layer, [Valley of Broken Stones].

The sky was clear and cloudless, the sunlight bright and cheery, an excellent day for an outing.

"Roar——"

Suddenly, a wild beast's roar thundered through the skyscape!

Birds scattered from the valley, and Slimes fled in terror!

Surrounded by heaps of broken stones, a round basin was the stage for a black-armored rhinoceros with crimson eyes that let out a loud cry.

Furious white steam poured from its nostrils, its fist-sized eyes fixed on the black-dressed girl holding a shield; it scrapes its front hooves, silently building up power...

"Are you alright, Anna?"

A voice floated down from above.

"No worries, Captain. Anna's fine! This is the perfect chance to test out my new Rare Technique!"

The black-dressed girl said cheerily.

"We'll take care of surrounding it, Lin Da, just focus on the other Magical Creatures."

Lulu watched the rhinoceros intently and slowly spoke.

"Alright!"

At that moment, Lin Da flew high above, fending off giant bats.

"Fragile Aura."

After muttering to himself, a faint purple aura radiated outward from Lin Da, swiftly sweeping across his surroundings.

This Skill enveloped a thirty-meter diameter, and within its range, all enemies Lin Da deemed hostile took 30% more damage.

Casting a glance at the rhinoceros below, then at the dense swarm of bats in the sky, Lin Da thought to himself that to Perfect Clear the 21st layer, there were two main challenges: the first, to kill the teeming giant bats within a limited time, without missing a single one.

The second was the "Black Armored Demon Rhinoceros" on the ground.

A level 42 Epic Four-Star Monster, tough and hardy, with exceptional resistance to Battle Qi attacks.

Killing it required Battle Qi damage to exceed 90%.

"Thankfully, the most abundant attribute in the Phoenix Tail Flower Team is Battle Qi, making the perfect completion of this layer a giveaway!

Leave the ground to Lulu, Tasya, and Kafni.

Monica and I will take care of the air."

Organizing his thoughts, Lin Da wielded his Black Eagle Wings, darting left and right, clearing out the giant bats.

In the sky, the Serpent Shadow Patterned Sword cast a purple neon flicker as Lin Da casually swung it, instantly killing any bat it touched.