I was so scared that I put all my points into health.

A suffocating atmosphere permeated the space. A middle-aged man wearing a hood slowly appeared before him. The man raised his head, revealing a pair of weary yet resolute eyes. He said in a hoarse, low voice, "Young man, our meeting here may be fate's arrangement." Wang Xiaoyi was startled, a strange sense of tension welling up inside him.

The man sat on a stone bench, clutching his chest, coughing after every sentence. He recounted his ordeal haltingly: "My once-revered mentor, whom I regarded as a god, turned out to be an evil black magician. One day, I accidentally discovered his secret; his sinister plot was utterly heinous. I was terrified, and he immediately attacked me. I narrowly escaped and hid in this space where he can't find me for now, but my injuries are too severe, and I don't have much time left."

A pang of sympathy stirred in Wang Xiaoyi's heart. He listened quietly as the man continued, "I will tell you everything I know, hoping you can find a way to fight the Black Mage, or even the Great Evil God. He has fallen into a mad pursuit of power, and the projects he is researching involve many dangerous places. I can now reveal some location information to you, as well as some clues about his communication with the Great Evil God."

Hearing this astonishing news, Wang Xiaoyi felt a surge of panic. He knew his current strength was far too weak, and those places were like dragon's dens and tiger's lair to him. But he also understood that this information might play a crucial role in the future.

At this moment, the man said again, "Young man, you must be especially careful. The leader of the Nature Faction is no longer the same person I used to be. He was placed there by a dark sorcerer and is a complete villain. If you encounter him, never believe a word he says."

Wang Xiaoyi nodded, firmly remembering these words. Looking at the man's weakened body, he felt a pang of pity. Remembering his healing arts, he attempted to treat the man. However, after casting the healing spell, the man's injuries showed no significant improvement. Wang Xiaoyi frowned, then took out the Holy Word spell he had just acquired. When he cast the Holy Word spell, the dark matter that had been binding the man seemed startled, and some of it was dispelled. The man's face lit up with joy, as if he had seen a glimmer of light in the darkness. "It seems the goddess still favors me; my life is not meant to end," the man exclaimed.

However, the use of the Holy Word spell seemed to have its limits; after a few uses, it lost its effect. Wang Xiaoyi stopped helplessly. He remembered he possessed divinely bestowed equipment, which might be helpful to the man. He took out a makeup mirror and handed it to the man. After taking it, the man showed some positive changes. However, Wang Xiaoyi knew he couldn't give this artifact to the man yet, as he needed it to form a triangle to activate the teleportation array to the divine realm. He then thought of his gardening shears and decided without hesitation to lend them to the man temporarily.

The former leader's face was full of gratitude. He took a small box from his pocket, inside which was a small orb emitting a soft glow. He said, "This orb has some special functions that may come in handy in your future adventures." With that, he handed the orb to Wang Xiaoyi.

A crisp system notification sounded: "Ding, Gratitude Points +1000, and one Equipment Orb obtained." Hearing this, Wang Xiaoyi felt a surge of joy. He instinctively looked at the newly acquired orb in his hand, which emitted a soft and captivating light, like a star imbued with boundless, mysterious power. Just then, the surrounding scenery suddenly began to flicker, as if signaling the impending closure of a portal. Wang Xiaoyi quickly snapped out of this strange state and found himself back in the ancient square.

Seeing Wang Xiaoyi's departing figure, the former leader of the Natural Faction felt his worries ease slightly. He slowly stood up from the stone bench, his eyes revealing determination and trust. He knew that his choice to place his hopes on Wang Xiaoyi was not an impulsive act, but based on his keen insight and profound understanding of the current situation.

He recalled the brief time he spent with Wang Xiaoyi, and was deeply impressed by the young man's courage, wisdom, and kindness. He believed that Wang Xiaoyi possessed the power to change his destiny and the potential to fight against the dark sorcerer and the great evil god.

“I have faith in my judgment,” the former leader murmured, “and in the path I have chosen. Though the road ahead is fraught with hardship, as long as we are united, we will surely overcome the darkness.”

He looked up into the distance, as if he could see Wang Xiaoyi fighting bravely on the battlefield of the future. His heart was filled with anticipation and hope. He knew that his mission was not yet complete, and he would continue to fight for justice and peace in this mysterious and dangerous world.

At the same time, he understood that Wang Xiaoyi's departure was only temporary. Their connection and cooperation would continue until their shared goal was achieved. He believed that they would meet again in the future and face more challenges and difficulties together.

The former leader took a deep breath, adjusting his emotions and composure. He knew he also needed to continue his efforts to recover from his injuries and improve his strength. Only in this way could he play a greater role in future battles and provide Wang Xiaoyi with more support and assistance.

With this unwavering belief and expectation, the former leader of the Nature Sect turned and walked into the depths of the mysterious space, beginning his new cultivation journey.

Wang Xiaoyi looked at the system notification above his head, feeling somewhat helpless. He held the small ball of light; although it was an unexpected surprise, he knew he didn't want to get too involved in these complicated events.

"I'm just a laid-back hero. I'll help if I can, but there's nothing I can do if I can't." He thought to himself, after all, he really didn't have the strength or determination to deal with dark magicians or great evil gods.

Back in the center of the square, the Elf Dragon King (in human form) was staring at him with a resentful expression, as if blaming him for disappearing and delaying his return for dinner. Wang Xiaoyi quickly clasped his hands together and bowed repeatedly in apology.

The Elf King Dragon (in human form) sighed and waved his hand: "Hurry up."

Wang Xiaoyi nodded repeatedly, turned around to look around, and began to continue absorbing the time element. Although he had already absorbed some time element, it wasn't enough. He closed his eyes, refocused his mind, and felt the flow of the time element.

As time passed, his body was once again enveloped by the element of time. He could feel that time around him seemed to become clearer; the speed at which leaves fell and the swiftness of the flowing water became more apparent to him.

As he was fully focused on absorbing the element of time, he suddenly sensed a familiar fluctuation of power. He opened his eyes and saw that the small orb of light was glowing faintly, seemingly responding to the element of time he was absorbing.

"What's going on?" Wang Xiaoyi was somewhat surprised. He tried to combine the energy of the small light sphere with the element of time and found that the two could actually merge with each other.

As the two merged, strange lights began to appear around his body. These lights were like the flow of time, or like the breath of nature, giving him an unprecedented sense of power.

He knew that this was a new ability given to him by the little ball of light, and also a major turning point in his adventure.

Seeing this, the Elf Dragon King (in human form) felt a flicker of surprise and relief in his eyes. He knew that Wang Xiaoyi was gradually growing into a true hero, and this seemingly detached hero might truly be able to change the fate of this world.

3. Job change completed

With the help of the Elf King Dragon (in human form), Wang Xiaoyi completed the process of acquiring and fusing elemental powers, including the element of time, in just 10 minutes.

The Elf King Dragon (in human form) immediately pulled Wang Xiaoyi back to the Fairy Forest Dream Garden in a whoosh. The Elf Queen reappeared, and seeing the multi-elemental power emanating from Wang Xiaoyi, she knew the mission was complete.

As usual, the Elf Queen would offer some blessings and expectations. However, since her teacher, the Elf King Dragon, was in a hurry, the Elf Queen began casting the spell for the job-change ceremony without saying a word. She chanted ancient incantations, and the gem in her hand emitted an increasingly intense light, gradually enveloping Wang Xiaoyi. Wang Xiaoyi felt his abilities as an Elf Messenger undergo a qualitative leap. He could perceive the power of nature more clearly, and his ability to manipulate the elements was greatly enhanced.

As the light faded, Wang Xiaoyi opened his eyes and felt an unprecedented power. He knew that he had successfully completed his second job advancement and become an even more powerful elf messenger.

The Elf King Dragon (in human form) was excited. Seeing that the mission was complete, he couldn't wait to summon the portal and pulled Wang Xiaoyi into the portal that emitted a dark blue light.

"Teacher, this isn't right. We haven't thanked the Elf Queen yet." Wang Xiaoyi looked helplessly at the Elf Queen as he was being pulled along.

"Oh dear, by the time you thank me, the food will be cold. Let's hurry up and go." The Elf King Dragon's eyes were fixed on the unknown world of food behind the portal, and he kept walking.

Wang Xiaoyi had no choice but to turn back and shrug apologetically at the Elf Queen. The Elf Queen stood there, her beautiful face still bearing that gentle smile, and waved goodbye to Wang Xiaoyi. But her heart was filled with helplessness.

Back when the Elf King Dragon sat firmly in its position as the final boss of the Fairy Forest Nightmare dungeon, the dungeon was like a perfectly functioning machine, with just the right balance of challenge and balance. But now, things have completely changed. The Elf King Dragon spends all its time with Wang Xiaoyi searching for delicious food and having fun, and the dungeon has fallen into complete chaos.

Now, taking his place as the final boss is a real problem. She's a lady by nature; playing the final boss is simply not her forte. And what's more, because that clumsy Elf King Dragon left in such a hurry, he didn't even leave the treasure vault key behind. This is a real hardship for the heroes; they fought their way through countless obstacles, finally defeated the final boss, and excitedly opened the treasure chest, only to find nothing there – a complete disappointment.

Just as the portal was about to close, a bunch of keys flew out from the crack, twirling in the air like a mischievous sprite before landing. The Elf Queen sighed helplessly, thinking that her teacher at least remembered the Nightmare Dungeon. But what could she do? She could only grit her teeth and continue playing the final boss in this dungeon, hoping that the Elf King Dragon would eventually calm down and return to properly fulfill his duties.

However, she knew this was to maintain the balance and fun of the dungeon, so she could only shrug and continue to stand there gracefully, waiting for the next batch of players to take on the challenge.

Just now, the Elf Queen's gaze inadvertently fell on the small ball of light in Wang Xiaoyi's hand. The ball of light emitted a soft and mysterious glow, like a unique star twinkling in the night sky. A hint of surprise flashed in her beautiful eyes, and she couldn't help but mutter to herself, "Could it be that I met him?" But soon, as if she had thought of something, her brows slowly relaxed.