Carefree clouds rolled and unfurled across the high heavens, frequently eclipsing the sun, until they slowly drifted past, allowing the sun to squeeze its brilliance through the gaps.
Golden light draped over the mountains, the lake, the wilderness…
The animals in the grasslands and jungles seemed to have no threat from natural enemies; whenever one looked, they appeared content and at ease, either foraging or simply idling.
They were far more at ease than the bustling Elf Race around them.
Igniting her Archangel's spiritual perception, Tashiniya strained to look towards the end of the world, but only saw the direction of the sea—that was the Elf Race's fleet slowly sinking below the horizon.
Yes.
The world itself had no visible boundaries.
Tashiniya had to admit that this Dungeon was indeed an existence with worlds as its floors.
Although her power was sealed, her spiritual perception as an Archangel still remained.
In her spiritual perception, the first layer of the MC Dungeon indeed possessed a remarkably stable structure, a highly complete set of laws, just like a real world.
In fact, these laws seemed to be slightly superior to the solid foundation developed over countless years in the Celestial Realm.
It was just, "Why is this Dungeon world so square?"
In the Celestial Realm, Tashiniya had played with toys from those technological worlds.
For example, sandboxes, and building blocks.
And this Dungeon before her gave her the feeling of a building block game.
Especially when she saw a few Elf Race soldiers in the distance jumping up and down, throwing blocks, and in a matter of minutes, building a house that could be lived in.
This—
Is this really not a game?
Tashiniya and the others were dumbfounded, and after they came to their senses, they harshly pinched themselves.
Cries of pain echoed everywhere.
Hilulele always felt a sense of déjà vu, as if they had done the same thing when they first entered the MC Dungeon.
"It's not a dream, is it?"
Smiling at everyone, Hilulele was especially surprised that Veronika, who was usually serious and solemn, had the same reaction as the others.
Feeling the teasing in Hilulele's eyes, Veronika's face flushed slightly.
"My apologies, I lost my composure."
"It's alright, any reaction to seeing such a strange world is understandable."
Looking at Hilulele's composed expression, Veronika, whose mind was still a bit muddled, hesitated and said:
"Allow me to ask, the Elven Kingdom should have only entered the MC Dungeon for about a month. This town—"
"With such an obvious elven style, of course, we made it."
Hilulele was a little smug.
No matter how many forces would enter in the future, or how many adventurers would come.
At the very least, the first town in the MC Dungeon was created by them.
And given their relationship with Su Lin, it was likely that this teleportation gate would remain rooted here.
"One month's time—can such a massive town be built?"
Veronika observed every blade of grass and tree with complex emotions.
But thinking about it carefully, with that absurd and abstract construction method, such speed seemed understandable.
Although this square world was a bit abstract, and even blocks floating in the air were abstract, she got used to it after looking at it for a long time.
She now probably understood why Hilulele had said earlier that to explore in the MC Dungeon, one must first be trained in the MC Dungeon's unique world rules.
With this abstract style, it was indeed easy to die suddenly without familiarizing oneself with it.
Composing herself, Veronika's expression became solemn.
"Where should we start learning next?"
"Oh? Adjusting so quickly? That's a good thing though—"
Hilulele nodded in appreciation, then spread her hands and said:
"Let's not talk about training for now. Next, he should come and meet you all."
"He?"
Lulu keenly sensed that this "he" was very special. During the negotiations, Hilulele had mentioned multiple times that they had been assessed by "him."
And Hilulele was also here to recruit them at "his" request.
So, "Is he the manager of this miraculous MC Dungeon?"
Tashiniya scratched her cheek.
"Doesn't that mean he's a big shot, like those primordial gods and god-lords in the Celestial Realm?"
This was a path Hilulele had never considered.
Could it be that as the MC Dungeon continuously evolved, Su Lin would truly become a god-lord?
Then wouldn't they, the elders, also be respectfully called primordial gods?
"This question—"
Hilulele hesitated for a moment, her eyes glinted, and she shook her head with a smile:
"You'd better ask him yourselves. He's here."
The moment her voice fell.
A dragon's might, very familiar to Tashiniya and the others, swept in from the horizon.
It swept from the sky to the ground.
Elves from all directions also stopped their actions and paid their respects to the sky.
An Duo's face tightened.
This level of dragon's might felt like facing the seniors hidden on Dragon Island.
No, it seemed even more powerful than them!
It was definitely an existence beyond limits!
Just as she was thinking this, a small black dot on the horizon rapidly expanded at an extreme speed.
It was a giant black dragon.
Although its body was somewhat unreasonably square, it seemed to understand what violent aesthetics and strategic power were better than the old dragons of Dragon Island.
The black dragon circled down from the sky, its wings beating like a thundercloud storm.
Closer!
This dragon's speed was slowing down!
Until it hovered in the sky above their heads, its wings solidly blocking the last rays of the sun.
Veronika and the others truly understood what an ultimate creature was.
"Boom!"
The giant dragon landed.
Its thick limbs rested steadily on the earth, unmoving as a mountain.
The swaying daylight left them with only the shadow cast by the giant dragon.
Staring blankly at the dragon's head, which perfectly blended violence and majesty, a concept simultaneously emerged in the minds of Veronika and the others.
Calamity. This was a giant dragon capable of bringing "Calamity" to the continent of Aetheram.
Tashiniya's legs were trembling a little.
Honestly speaking—
It was no different from facing those overbearing and violent ancient dragon species in the Celestial Realm, perhaps even more terrifying.
She was very worried that this thing would snort and blow her into the sky.
After all, Hilulele had said that in the MC Dungeon, one could not fly without special resources, nor could one be immune to fall damage. "Queen Hilulele—"
Meluti slowly adjusted her glasses with trembling hands.
"The 'he' you mentioned—it wouldn't be this—this one—"
For a moment, Meluti didn't know what term to use to encompass this dragon.
The impact of the dragon's might, so close, felt like the end of the world.
If the existence that Hilulele said was observing and assessing them was this "Calamity," then she would truly become withdrawn.
"It's not it."
"That's good—"
"It's on its head."
Hilulele's smiling reply made everyone feel a bit broken.
This giant dragon, which surpassed the limits of the Aetheram continent, had a master?
"Everyone!"
A voice extremely familiar to Tashiniya and the others came from the top of the giant dragon's head.
Looking up, it wasn't very clear.
The figure standing against the sun on top of the mountain-like giant dragon's head was somewhat blurry.
The next moment, that person teleported from the giant dragon's body to stand before them.
His gaze swept over the incredulous faces of Tashiniya and the others one by one, and Su Lin smiled faintly and nodded.
"We meet again."
Sitting in the town center hall.
Su Lin leisurely flipped through the contract Hilulele had given him.
After confirming that none of the eight people were missed, Su Lin put away the contract with satisfaction.
The root contract, drawn up by the Elven Queens with the evolved Ancient Elven Tree as witness, held an unviolable dominance over the beings of the Aetheram continent.
After all, the punishment of being rejected by the world was not something the beings of the Aetheram continent could bear.
The rejection of laws, the aversion of heaven and earth—
It wouldn't kill them, but it was worse than death.
As for Tashiniya and the mysterious Weini, Su Lin wasn't too worried.
Honestly speaking, Tashiniya should understand better than anyone what the infinitely evolving MC Dungeon meant.
Now that she had entered the MC Dungeon, if nothing unexpected happened, Tashiniya might not even want to return to the Celestial Realm.
After all, as far as Su Lin knew, Tashiniya had no attachment to the Celestial Realm, and even felt some disgust towards it.
After a while, when the new module loaded, he estimated he could still draw a cheat command.
If he could get a "/kill"
He would be the Light Yagami of the MC Dungeon!
After sorting out the contract matters, Su Lin finally looked at the still dazed crowd.
Snapping his fingers to wake them up, Su Lin went straight to the point.
"Come back to your senses."
"Since the contract has been signed, you are all adventurers of the MC Dungeon."
"As you can see, the MC Dungeon is very special. It's very difficult to explore here normally relying on your life essence, so next, I will give you the first wave of benefits for official employees."
With a thought, one-third of Steve's characteristics enveloped everyone.
The sudden surge of power made Veronika and the others gasp in surprise.
Tashiniya and Weini's expressions changed drastically.
"This power—"
It was divine factor!
It was definitely divine factor!
"This is one-third of my physique, but it only takes effect in the MC Dungeon. With this physique, you will be able to work as easily as the Elven Kingdom."
Looking at Su Lin, who had a joyful smile on his face, Tashiniya was speechless.
The Archangel's halo above her head flickered on and off, like a light bulb with a bad connection.
Su Lin was a little worried if this guy would be scared by him. "Bang!"
Tashiniya's sudden clap startled everyone.
But she didn't care about the unfriendly gazes, only stared at Su Lin with a look of profound wisdom.
"I understand, Pope!"
"So you are also a God!"