The warm sunlight pierced through the clouds and shone among the mountains.
The black and gold colors intertwine to create a rich and majestic hue, resembling giant beasts clad in golden armor.
Deep in a mountain.
A young man with a beard and black hair tied in a small braid squinted at the sun overhead.
Judging from the position of the sun, it's almost noon.
"Let's go. I don't think anyone wants to experience the closed 25th level of the Great Mythic+ dungeon a second time."
The young man's sword was stained with blood, and in front of him lay the corpse of a green dragon.
The ground was riddled with huge craters from the battle, broken scales were scattered everywhere, and there was a terrifying gash on the dragon's neck, from which black flames silently devoured flesh and blood.
Moments later, the dragon turned to dust and disappeared.
The goddess's golden light fell upon the members of this adventure team.
Despite defeating this legendary dragon, none of them leveled up.
Similar scenes have long been commonplace.
The young man silently thought that 25 dragons had died at his hands that year. Red and green dragons, these were just low-level five-colored dragons, nothing special.
The members have changed quite a bit in appearance compared to a year ago, but if you are a loyal fan of the Phoenix Flower Adventure Team, you will definitely be able to recognize them.
Taigo's short hair had grown into shoulder-length hair, and he wore gauntlets made of fiery red bandages. He stood with his hands on his hips, gazing arrogantly at the dragon's corpse. The tiger-woman's eyes remained clear, her mind still preoccupied with eating, drinking, and fighting.
Monica had grown a bit taller, but she still looked timid as she clutched her staff tightly.
But now he can look straight ahead without much trouble making eye contact with strangers.
In contrast, Tasia has remained largely unchanged, still wearing the same maid dress, with flowing silver hair and a cold, unsmiling face.
Kaphni and Mingli had cut their hair short. One was yawning and picking her ear, while the other, like a young girl just out of her boudoir, shyly placed her hands folded in front of her chest.
Mingli stared at the profile of the black-haired man in front of her, drool involuntarily dripping from her mouth, and a chilling "heh heh" laugh emanating from her throat.
He muttered incomprehensible things like, "The captain is so handsome, I'm going to bleed."
Linda, the captain of the Phoenix Flower, has changed a lot compared to a year ago.
His height of 1.8 meters has grown again, reaching an astonishing 1.85 meters. His imposing body is like an iron tower, and no one would associate him with a support role.
Linda has a short beard on her chin, and her face is rough and hardened from years of exposure to the wind and sun in the wild, her skin turning a light wheat color.
He stood with his sword in hand, his gaze resolute and profound, the occasional glint of cold light in his eyes sending chills down one's spine.
He looks like a seasoned adventurer who has faced countless life-and-death situations and has been through many battles.
"Captain, isn't it time?" A pale-skinned, black-haired girl, holding a parasol, said with a smile.
“Yes, it’s time.” Linda nodded with a smile.
The scene of saying goodbye to everyone in White Dove City last summer flashed through his mind.
Three months ago, Linda received a letter from Cangqing City.
The text was crooked and contained typos.
The gist of it is: "I've already reached the Light Rank, why are you still dawdling around in White Dove City!"
When Lia went there, she was level 40. In one year, she advanced to the Light Rank.
Linda couldn't help but sigh, the resources in the Ice Abyss were indeed terrifying, anyone who could stay there would surely become a powerful figure in the future.
When he brought the news of Lia and the others to Chairman Velen, the blond old man, whose hair was gradually turning white, was so excited that he fell off the sofa chair and said "good" three times.
That day, all restaurants and pubs in White Dove City were free, the streets were bustling with activity, and fireworks were set off all night.
Another month passed after that.
Linda received a new letter.
The White Dove Adventure Team and the Ice Flower Adventure Team have both been promoted to the Dawn-level Adventure Team!
From this point on, the South White-Red Area was completely renamed the "White South-Red Area".
In the Adventurers' Weekly's year-end summary, White Dove City's city ranking jumped from over 200th to 57th.
The royal capital bestowed generous adventure allowances, and huge sums of money flowed into the White Dove City treasury.
A group of golden-armored knights escorted the [Branch of the Sacred Tree].
Bury the tender, verdant branches at the base of the World Tree in White Dove City.
One night later, a miraculous scene unfolded.
The World Tree grew even taller, its canopy covering the entire Secret Realm Plaza and extending to the outer Central Street.
Everyone was amazed.
This is why Linda was able to directly enter the 25th level of the Great Mystic Realm from White Dove City.
brush.
A blue light flashed.
Linda and her teammates appeared beneath the World Tree.
The tree has now reached 27 stories.
I still remember how much effort I put into defeating the hidden boss called the "Golden Purple Beetle" using Phoenix Tail Flower.
Anna was sent flying, Tego's head was bleeding profusely, and Monica's staff rolled down the mountain, taking an entire afternoon to find. Linda couldn't help but chuckle as she recalled those scenes.
Stepping out of the World Tree, spring was in full bloom, adventurers came and went, and the shouts of selling equipment filled the air. The crowd density was twice that of a year ago.
In contrast, the square has also been expanded at great expense, and many new shops have recently opened, resulting in a huge daily transaction volume. The entire White Dove City is full of vitality.
"Hey, Captain Linda, you went to the 25th floor again? Judging from your cheerful face, you must have had a great time. If we're lucky, our Rainbow Adventure Team can go in with you next year."
"Hello, Captain Linda! I'm Les, the leader of the [Phantom Adventurer Team], a newly joined sunrise-level adventurer team in White Dove City. Nice to meet you!"
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