Fortunately, Dafei had plenty of time. Even though the logging team had to crawl all the way and take a break in between, they still managed to reach the spatial gate before the accident.
The elder was still waiting for them in the spatial passage. "Welcome, welcome. You've worked hard. Mister City Lord, please rest your troops here. I'll immediately arrange for our local specialties, the Marsh Fish Soup and Mushroom Feast. Mister City Lord, would you like to visit our village?"
Dafei chuckled. "Thank you for your hospitality. It's an honor!" Although it wasn't proper to place his troops here, the elder's attitude was similar to that of a red-named wariness on Pirate Island, so it was understandable. Furthermore, the rules of the game stated that troops were not allowed to enter cities. Wasn't this the same as a large city?
Dafei turned around and said, "Let's unload the goods and rest!"
For a moment, the entire passage was filled with mountains of lumber.
The elder couldn't help but be surprised, but didn't ask any questions. "Mister City Lord, please!"
"Elder, please!" Dafei said politely.
Dafei and Ted walked out of the passage under the guidance of the elder and the others. The scenery changed, and they found themselves in a dark, shrubbery swamp. The shore they were on was a small, isolated island. The only building on the island was a wooden watchtower, and there were many simple rafts docked around the island.
The elder pointed at a large raft on the shore. "Our village is in the depths of the swamp. Mister City Lord, please!"
Dafei couldn't help but praise. "That's amazing. This place is really a natural stronghold. I believe that even if the Infernal Army discovered this place, they wouldn't be able to take it down so easily."
The elder shook his head and sighed. "A thousand years ago, a solar eclipse covered the earth. The Infernal Race used the power of the eclipse to mobilize their army and invade the surface world with unstoppable momentum. The entire world was plunged into misery. The last remaining Hobbits gathered in the city of Alena, the Tree of the Earth, and waited for reinforcements. Although we Hobbits are too weak to be of any help, the Alena Alliance shouldn't have given up so easily. But in the end, no reinforcements appeared even on the day the city was breached, and we used the last of Alena's power to teleport here … "
Titan coughed dryly and said, "I'm sorry, Elder. It's like this. During the War of the Solar Eclipse 1,000 years ago, the Infernal race's strength was unimaginably great. The clones of several great demon kings were all mobilized, and even the Angel Corps of the Divine Realm was forced to retreat. All the forces and people on the surface were confined to the last few fortresses, and there was really no more power to help. In fact, if it wasn't for the legendary hero Gru, the surface world would have been devoured!"
— System Notification: You have obtained information about the Solar Eclipse War.
Dafei's eyebrows twitched. He had gained knowledge again! He heard this annoying message from Gru again! Damn, gaining knowledge is usually the prelude to taking on epic quests, right? Come on, is this an epic quest to lead the Hobbits to prosperity? I'm not afraid of pain. I'll take it!
The elder said, "Oh, I see! With the situation at that time, I'm afraid only Gru could turn the tide. We've been living here in isolation for 1,000 years, and we have no idea what happened after that. It seems that I've misunderstood our allies. "
Dafei's eyebrows twitched. It seemed that this old man knew about Gru? Alright, I'll ask him about it when our relationship is solid. I've almost forgotten about the existence of this stupid Gru's inheritance.
Dafei then asked, "Elder, you've been here for 1,000 years. You should be very familiar with the surrounding environment, right?"
The elder nodded. "Yes, after 1,000 years of exploration by us Hobbits, there are a total of three connected spaces around here. One is the swamp, and the other is the Black Forest. Of course, a hundred years ago, it was still a green paradise. Then there's the Abyssal Furnace that I just named. The entrance to that space is on the other side of the Mercury Lake. "
Dafei was shocked. "There really is a spatial gate on the other side of the Mercury Lake!"
The elder sighed again and said, "100 years ago, there was no mercury lake. Later, I don't know what happened, but the entire space experienced a violent earthquake. Then, a huge red mercury sand mine appeared at the entrance of the space. Then, perhaps affected by the high temperature of the opposite space, the mine began to melt into a Mercury Lake. Mercury vapor filled the entire area. It was a disaster! We only escaped by running into this swamp. Fortunately, this swamp has long been developed into a fishing ground. The houses and tools are quite complete, enough for us to make a living. So, we settled in the swamp. Then, from time to time, when the Mercury Lake cooled down, we returned to the village to move our daily necessities over. However, it's still not as good as before. "
Dafei nodded. "I see! That means there's no way out from the Mercury Lake? "
The elder shook his head and sighed. "We're not very clear about the situation there. It's a world of lava, and there are all kinds of fire elemental creatures of unknown strength. The temperature of the space is extremely high. It's not a place where ordinary creatures can survive for long."
Dafei was stunned! F * ck! So that's a land of lava. Wouldn't this brother's team really die if they went there? Was it because this event mission was a scam, or was it because he had messed up the timing of his retreat? Was this brother going to die here from holding in his urine?
Ted said doubtfully, "According to the principles of the World Tree's spatial balance and spatial network distribution, the World Tree does not have an absolute independent sealed space. Every space has to be connected to at least two other spaces. If it's difficult to pass through the Mercury Lake, the swamp should be connected to at least another space. I wonder if the elder has discovered this?"
The elder praised. "As expected of a scholar from a large country. Although I don't understand the principles of spatial balance, we've always thought that this swamp should be connected to another unknown space. What we can be sure of is that the entrance to that space is occupied by a powerful creature! Although we've been operating this swamp fishery for nearly a thousand years, we don't dare to get close to that powerful creature! If the City Lord wants to fully explore the situation here or leave this place, that will be an insurmountable obstacle! "
Dafei's eyebrows twitched. "What powerful creature?"
The elder said seriously, "The hydra Hydra! From what I know, this creature's strength is at least at the level of a demigod! Currently, it has eight heads and has been in a half-asleep state for nearly a thousand years. From the moment we discovered this place, it was already in a state of hibernation. We can conclude that it must be storing energy for the evolution of its ninth head. Once it fully awakens, it will definitely evolve into a hydra! And in the legends, once a hydra grows its ninth head, it will become a god! What will happen then is simply unimaginable! Perhaps we don't even need to use the Hell Army to destroy this place. That hydra will destroy everything here! "
Dafei spat out a mouthful of blood! Why the hell did another demigod pop out of the map? Did this brother get too ahead of himself? I can't get through the lava, and I can't get through the swamp either. Is this really going to suffocate me to death?
At this moment, the elder pointed ahead. "We've reached our village!"
I'm not interested in your lousy village! Dafei looked in the direction of the elder's finger and saw a large island in the middle of the lake. The island and the water around it were densely packed with wooden houses. This scene was completely in the style of a fishing village in Southeast Asia.
Ted couldn't help but sigh. "It really is the style of a swamp."
The elder said seriously, "In order to survive, we have no other choice. There are powerful crocodiles, pythons, and poisonous lizards here. We have to stay far away from the ground and water to avoid these threats. At the same time, we have to fight against poisonous flies, giant mosquitoes, and miasma. Our living environment is very difficult! But because of the existence of that powerful creature, we have no way of leaving. If Mr. City Lord wishes to save us, you can consider getting rid of it, or you can think of a way to find another way. Of course, I don't think this is Mr. City Lord's problem alone, nor is it something our entire tribe can accomplish. We can work hard, but first, we need to trust and understand each other. "
So that's how it is! At the end of the day, we still have to farm monsters!
Dafei immediately understood. "Elder, if you have any difficulties or need help, please let me know. I will definitely do my best to help you!"
The elder nodded. "We do indeed need help. First, we need to eliminate a crocodile monster that is harassing our fishing grounds. If Mr. City Lord can easily eliminate this crocodile monster, we will express our trust in Mr. City Lord's ability and sincerity!"
Crocodiles? This brother has killed too many of them! Dafei laughed. "No problem!"
The elder smiled. "In that case, please enter the village to rest. We will discuss in detail."
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