The awakeners of the other races had originally thought they had overestimated Caelan’s abilities.
However, at this mont, the strength Caelan displayed far exceeded anything they had imagined.
In that instant, they could not help but recall the instructions previously given by His Majesty.
It was clear now. His Majesty had not been mistaken. Caelan was truly the Chosen One.
On the battlefield, the [Cataclysmic Sword Rain] continued to rain down without rcy.
For a brief mont, unier felt as if the heavens themselves were collapsing.
In truth, he had faced difficult battles before, but never had he encountered a situation where he could not defend himself.
This was the first ti in his life that unier found himself helpless against an oncoming attack.
His face contorted with despair. In desperation, he activated every defensive item he had at his disposal.
Yet against the teor shower plumting from the sky, his defenses were as fragile as paper.
Boom!
The violent explosions echoed through the deepest regions of the [Dark Maze].
The intensity of the blasts disrupted almost every awakener who was currently farming within the Instance.
Even the [Dark Maze] itself trembled slightly, as countless thin fissures appeared along its walls and floors.
It seed as though the very structure of the [Dark Maze] was beginning to collapse under the strain.
Awakeners still inside the labyrinth looked around in terror, their faces reflecting panic.
"Damn it! What is happening? Why are the monsters from the inner maze appearing at our periphery?" one exclaid.
"Look over there! There’s a massive circular crater forming at the center of the maze. Soone powerful must have intervened," another reported.
"My goodness... I feel like the restraints around are gradually weakening," soone else murmured, astonished.
Even Caelan had not expected that a single, casual attack of his could cause such a massive impact.
Audrey, seated beside him, instinctively rubbed her eyes in disbelief.
She could hardly fathom that Caelan’s strength had already reached a level capable of destroying the entire Instance.
A mix of laughter and tears appeared on her face. Originally, she had simply thought she had found a competent teammate.
Instead, she had partnered with soone of divine caliber. How was she supposed to handle this?
anwhile, Caelan stood calmly in place, observing the surge of experience points that followed his action.
[Your level has increased to 280. To unlock the level cap, you must continue the Star Ascension Quest!]
Seeing this ssage, Caelan exhaled deeply in relief.
Thankfully, he had encountered unier. Otherwise, where would he even find such a powerful old monster?
After quickly organizing the spoils, Caelan did not hesitate. He gathered Audrey and proceeded to the next Deadly Zone.
In the palace, however, the awakeners of other races were completely stunned by what they had just witnessed.
unier had been a genuine eight-star awakener, yet in front of Caelan, he appeared fragile, almost like an ordinary human with no ability to resist.
"All right. We need to repair the Blighted Lands as quickly as possible. If the Instance collapses, we are all dood," one of the awakeners said urgently.
Thus, after Caelan and Audrey departed from the Blighted Lands, many awakeners disguised themselves as workers, rushing to repair the devastated zone.
What they had not anticipated was how difficult the repairs would prove to be.
It was not a question of their skill or power.
Caelan’s attack had contained traces of divine energy, subtly influencing the very fabric of the Instance.
This ant that restoring the Blighted Lands would be a completely new challenge, one far beyond routine repair thods.
It was evident to all present that once the Chosen One had left, a major restoration effort would be necessary.
Nearly everyone reached the sa conclusion simultaneously.
anwhile, Caelan quietly examined the spoils of this mission.
For him, the sense of satisfaction was imnse.
The [Universal Gel] was in his possession, achieving the central goal for which he had ventured into the heart of the maze.
In addition, his level had reached its new maximum, and he had acquired nurous other rare treasures. Each item was a potential windfall.
As he considered taking a brief rest, an excited voice sounded near him.
"Caelan, you are truly incredible!" Audrey exclaid, her eyes sparkling with admiration.
"This expedition has yielded trendous rewards for as well. I am very grateful that you allowed this opportunity!"
Having said that, Audrey boldly stepped forward and planted a gentle kiss on Caelan’s cheek.
Her face flushed crimson as she turned her head away imdiately afterward.
Caelan froze, caught entirely off guard.
He had never imagined that Audrey would act so boldly.
The scent of her youth lingered on his skin, along with the soft touch of her lips.
Though the mont was fleeting, it sent a jolt through him, like electricity.
"I have obtained everything I need, so there’s no reason to push further," Caelan thought simply.
"However, since we’re here already, I might as well explore a bit more," he added casually.
Caelan’s mindset was straightforward. The mission was complete. The [Dark Maze] could now serve as both a leisurely exploration and a way to earn additional gold coins.
After resolving matters here, he planned to move on to the [Void Frontier].
The biochemical challenges there had always intrigued him, offering a unique form of entertainnt he had yet to experience.
Audrey’s enthusiasm had also grown, matching the intensity of the adventure.
She was no longer shy, radiating the confidence and energy of her youth.
"Caelan, where do you plan to go next?" she asked eagerly.
"I think, at this point, no one remaining in the [Dark Maze] could stop you," she added.
The ease with which unier had been defeated reassured her completely.
Even the Deadly Zone’s boss had been dispatched in a single strike. What was left to fear?
Audrey hesitated for a mont, then ventured another question cautiously.
"By the way, Caelan, according to legend, there is supposedly a palace hidden at the deepest part of the [Dark Maze]. The strongest boss lives there. Would you be interested in going?"
Upon hearing this, Caelan’s attention sharpened imdiately.
Hunting bosses was precisely his preferred form of entertainnt.
He nodded without hesitation, his gaze shifting toward the deepest part of the [Dark Maze].
A palace hidden in the depths? That sounded intriguing.
Audrey, seeing Caelan’s calm deanor and relaxation return, felt all remaining anxiety lt away.
However, at that mont, the space in front of Caelan began to warp and twist unnaturally.
In the next instant, a dark, shadowy figure materialized before them, appearing suddenly and with foreboding intent.
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