Apocalypse Descent: Farming with My Harem

Chapter 2007: Chapter 670: Library... Encounter with a Minstrel... (Part 3)

"Aside from these recent tasks, there are a few more distant goals."

"For example: the S-level task Rooted Out, the SS-level task: Basaze’s True God Trial, and the Land of Divine War mentioned by Luo."

All three are major tasks, each with very high difficulty.

"As for that S-level task, it’s better not to mention it, as there’s currently no hope of completing it."

"The old Light God hasn’t come here; to eliminate him, I’d have to go to the Nether Abyss."

"As for the Land of Divine War, I don’t even know where it is."

At this point, a light bulb went off in Cao Xing’s mind.

Back then... in the Sword Saint Inheritance, the virtual shadow left by the Sword Saint once said.

Marlennina was someone he picked up in the ’Land of Divine War.’

She might know the location of the Land of Divine War...

"However... the difficulty of this map is definitely extreme, containing some terrifying danger."

"After all, even the Legendary Sword Saint died after stepping in."

"To head to the Land of Divine War, I need to improve my strength a bit more."

As both of these matters have reached a deadlock, the only task left is one.

SS-level task: Basaze’s True God Trial.

Its difficulty, although higher than ’Rooted Out,’ gradually increases in ring by ring?

The first ring is to eliminate a Legendary Level monster.

With Cao Xing’s strength, he’s already able to easily complete this task.

"Great, I’m just about to gather some blood of Legendary Demon Creatures and other materials for Franciska to develop the Legendary Potion."

"Next, taking advantage of the few days before Dream Shattered Layer opens, I can complete the first ring of this SS-level task."

Cao Xing quickly sorted out his thoughts.

"However... to complete this SS-level task, I first need to find the location of Vortex Mountain."

"I’ve never heard of this place before, better find someone to ask."

Thinking of this, Cao Xing directly tapped the communication device by his ear.

"Sizzle... sizzle..."

After a burst of static, a calm and steady old voice sounded in his ear.

"Lord Cao Xing, this is Elton, please speak."

Yes, the person Cao Xing contacted was the Ice Crystal King.

After all, the Western Continent is too vast, trying to find a specific location with just a name is like searching for a needle in a haystack.

So the best way is to leverage his connections and see if the old king knows.

After hearing Cao Xing’s question, the Ice Crystal King was silent for a moment.

Then replied, "Lord Cao Xing, I’ve thought carefully, and I haven’t heard of a place called ’Vortex Mountain.’

Hearing this, Cao Xing frowned.

Even the hundreds-years-old Ice Crystal King doesn’t know?

Then it indeed seems mysterious!

Or maybe, the Vortex Mountain is hidden somewhere and requires special conditions to enter?

Thoughts continuously flashed through his mind.

The Ice Crystal King continued, "However, don’t worry, I will ask a few other kings to see if they know where ’Vortex Mountain’ is."

"With their experience and background, they should have some clues."

Cao Xing was slightly stunned, then smiled and replied, "Then I’ll trouble His Majesty the King."

The other side slowly replied, "It’s no trouble at all."

"After all, after hearing it’s your request, they will most likely be happy to help."

"After all, this time, we all owe you a huge favor."

Cao Xing chuckled, choosing not to say more.

After ending the communication, he silently waited.

About half an hour later, the Ice Crystal King sent a message back.

"Lord Cao Xing, sadly, after asking some old friends, none of them have heard of the location of ’Vortex Mountain.’

Cao Xing was somewhat surprised. Even the old king couldn’t find anyone who knew this place?

Could the ’Vortex Mountain’ really be hidden in some special area?

There’s also a possibility that the ’Vortex Mountain’ has been renamed or forgotten.

After all, from Basaze’s era to the present, over ten thousand years have passed.

Ten thousand years... truly time changes everything.

The creatures of that era have nearly all passed away, many histories have been forgotten.

At this time, the Ice Crystal King continued, "Lord Cao Xing, I’ve already instructed them, the next step is to dispatch some personnel to search for this place."

"If there’s news, you’ll be notified immediately."

Cao Xing replied, "Then I appreciate your effort, Your Majesty the King."

"It’s no trouble." The old king chuckled.

Then, like old friends, they discussed a few matters before ending the communication.

Moments later, Cao Xing gazed ahead, thinking to himself, "The Ice Crystal King and the others don’t know, as Vortex Mountain is related to the War God, the chances of finding it are slim."

"To be safe, I’ll also send someone to search."

"Just as well, I’ve got nothing else on my plate right now."

Thus, he called over the cold, aloof Dragon Taming Empress.

"Binglan, though you just returned today and haven’t rested for long."

"Now, I have something else I need you to do."

The Dragon Taming Empress replied flatly, "Speak."

Upon saying this, she realized she might have seemed too distant.

So she relaxed her expression a bit, saying, "No problem, speak, since I’ve got nothing else to do anyway."

Cao Xing, understanding her nature, paid no mind.

"Help me inquire about a place called Vortex Mountain."

"However, this place might have been renamed or forgotten in some corner."

"But it can be confirmed that there’s a very strong Legendary Demon, the Extreme Cold Demon Worm, there."

"You can base your search on this clue."

After hearing Cao Xing’s description, Binglan nodded slightly, "Understood, I’ll depart immediately."

Next moment, she summoned the Giant Dragon Seraphis.

"Hoo-hoo—"

Seraphis’ immense body swiftly landed in front of the two.

Just as Binglan prepared to leap onto the dragon’s back.

Cao Xing suddenly called out to her.

"Right, Binglan, about the Legendary Weapon: Fine Snow Dance you mentioned last time, do you know the exact location of the kingdom it’s in?"