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

On the vast lands of Aurelion, a group of adventurous friends embark on a wondrous journey in search of rare treasures. This team includes the Elf King Dragon (in parrot form), the Priest Wang Xiaoyi, the Thief Alpha, the Paladin Allen, and the novice mage Flint.

To speed things up, the Elf King Dragon let Alan and Flinn ride on the wolf cubs as well. These wolf cubs were "robbed" by the Elf King Dragon from the wolf tribe, for which the Wolf King had sighed many times, but seeing how happy Alan and Flinn looked riding on them, everyone found it quite amusing.

On this day, they first arrived at the Misty Forest to collect Phantom Vines. The Misty Forest is located in a valley near the city of Elpalan on the continent of Elpalan. It is about a half-day's journey from Elpalan City along an ancient mountain path. The forest is shrouded in mist year-round and is home to many rare plants and animals, resembling a mysterious and beautiful fairyland.

Upon entering the forest, the Elemental Dragon (in parrot form) flapped its wings, leading the way. It would occasionally perch on Wang Xiaoyi's shoulder. Wang Xiaoyi gripped his gathering tools tightly, his eyes scanning their surroundings warily. Allen took out a flashlight from his backpack, illuminating the path for everyone. Flint followed behind the Elemental Dragon, her eyes filled with curiosity and excitement, like a little girl stepping into a fairytale world.

They ventured deeper into the forest, where the fog thickened and the magical energy around them grew increasingly abundant. The ground was covered with a thick carpet of fallen leaves, rustling softly underfoot. Occasionally, they could see strange little creatures darting through the undergrowth, their eyes gleaming as they curiously observed the uninvited guests, seemingly wondering, "Where did these people come from?"

Finally, the Elf King Dragon (parrot form) stopped and pointed ahead: "The Phantom Vine grows in that magical area ahead." Ahead lay a faintly glowing area, the surrounding plants appearing somewhat distorted, as if guarding something precious.

As they approached, Wang Xiaoyi saw clusters of green, thread-like things wrapped around the surrounding tree trunks and crystal-like stone pillars—the Phantom Vine. He was about to gather them when the Elf Dragon King (in parrot form) stopped him: "Don't rush. The defenses of this magical area need to be handled carefully." With that, it emitted a faint magical light from its mouth, which caused a slight ripple when it touched the surrounding protective energy.

“This is an ancient magical restriction that needs to be broken in a specific order.” The Elf Dragon King (in parrot form) said, flapping its wings in the air and uttering a series of complex incantations. As the incantations were chanted, the surrounding mist began to slowly dissipate, revealing some hidden runes.

The Elemental Dragon (in parrot form) landed on Wang Xiaoyi's shoulder and said, "Should I break it by force, or will you decipher it yourselves?"

Flint carefully observed the runes, then her eyes lit up. She said to the Elf Dragon King (in parrot form), "I know how to decipher these runes!" Her childlike voice carried a hint of pride. Following Flint's instructions, Alpha and Allen assisted her. They placed some magic crystals radiating special energy on the ground, arranging them in specific positions so that they gradually resonated with the surrounding runes.

Once all the runes were activated, the magical barrier protecting the Phantom Vine slowly dissipated. The vine's supple stems swayed gently in the breeze, as if welcoming their arrival.

Wang Xiaoyi began carefully collecting the Phantom Vines. He gently cut them to the desired length using specially made scissors and then carefully placed them into a special container. Meanwhile, Flint used magic to record the Phantom Vines' growing environment and characteristics for future research. With everyone's combined efforts, the Phantom Vines were quickly collected.

"Alright, let's head to our next destination."

Deep within the continent of Elanoor lies a mysterious and eerie underground labyrinth, its entrance shrouded in the perpetual purple mist surrounding Purple Mist Village. This village sits in a secluded place, surrounded by purple herb plantations and enchanted forests, seemingly a forgotten corner of the world.

The journey from Juno, the bustling capital city of Elano, to this secluded place is long and arduous. If choosing the traditional land route, one must travel by horse-drawn carriage.

The majestic aura of the Elf King Dragon emanated from it. With a gentle flap of its wings, it emitted a peculiar sound wave that quickly spread throughout the space. Moments later, a whooshing sound echoed in the sky; it was the arrival of the rarely seen flying magical creatures. Among them were graceful wind spirits, their bodies radiating a soft blue light; their wings seemed woven from the purest wind elements, each flap creating a gentle breeze. Then there were larger magical beasts, their bodies radiating a mysterious purple glow; their scales shimmered with a metallic sheen in the sunlight, and each flap of their enormous wings generated a powerful gust of air.

The Elf King Dragon communicated with these flying creatures in a peculiar way, as if conveying some kind of mission or request. Perhaps it was under its regal authority, or perhaps it had some ancient pact with these flying creatures. In any case, as if receiving a command, these flying creatures all lowered their heads, indicating their willingness to provide assistance to Wang Xiaoyi and his companions.

Wang Xiaoyi and his companions joyfully mounted the flying creatures. In an instant, they shot into the sky like arrows released from a bow. The flying creatures were incredibly fast, disappearing in a flash, leaving only streaks of dazzling light. They traversed freely through the air, easily crossing the vast purple herb plantations and magical forests below. The purple light from the herb plantations swept past their feet, and the towering trees and foliage of the magical forest could not hinder their path.

However, making these wondrous flying creatures your mounts is no easy task. They are, after all, spiritual beings of this world. If you don't possess matching abilities, such as the powerful aura of a king like the Elf King Dragon, or magical abilities that hold a special attraction for them, it will be difficult to get them to willingly assist you.

Besides ability, sufficient reward is also essential. This reward might be a rare magical treasure, or something these flying creatures have always longed for but found difficult to obtain. Only by meeting these conditions can one truly win their hearts.

However, once a friendship or agreement is established with these flying creatures, it's like obtaining a key to a convenient door. They will act as the most loyal companions, using their innate ability to easily overcome various obstacles to lead adventurers directly to their destination. Whether it's towering mountains or dark, misty fog shrouded in danger, nothing will stand in their way.

Riding a flying creature through purple herb plantations and enchanted forests is indeed an exhilarating experience. The speed is like lightning streaking across the sky, leaving the previously long and tedious land journey behind in the blink of an eye.

During the flight, the land beneath our feet unfolded like a slowly unfurling scroll. The purple herb plantation resembled a purple ocean; as a gentle breeze swept by, the purple waves of grass rippled, their rich purple glow seeming like a vibrant song emanating from the earth. Occasionally, tiny figures could be seen hidden among the herbs, perhaps guardian spirits, frolicking and playing amidst these purple waves.

The Magic Forest is like a green, mysterious castle. Tall, ancient trees block out the sun, their branches intertwining to form a natural dome. Sunlight filters through the leaves, casting golden rays that seem like paths leading to a mystical realm. Within the forest, countless unknown little worlds seem to lie hidden, and the eyes of those small animals lurking in the shadows shine like starlight.

As they ventured deeper into the underground labyrinth, the dark aura grew increasingly intense, as if threatening to engulf them entirely. The strange lights flickering on the walls became ever more eerie, as if counting down to something terrifying about to unfold.

In a spacious underground plaza, they were besieged by a horde of dark spirits. These spirits surged in like a black tide from all directions, their sheer number terrifying. Their attacks came wave after wave, soul shockwaves constantly assaulting everyone's mental defenses.

The Elemental Dragon (in parrot form) remained calm and composed. It circled above the group, its body radiating a brilliant light. This light, as dazzling as the sun, drove away any approaching dark spirits.

Alpha the Thief, with his agile movements, weaved through the horde of dark spirits. Like a nimble dancer, he dodged their attacks while searching for their gathering points, preparing to deliver a fatal blow. Paladin Aaron raised his greatsword, its holy light shining brightly, and charged into the dark spirit horde, each strike dispelling a swarm of spirits.

Although Fryn was relatively weak, she still used her magic to provide support for everyone. Her magical shield, however, had a small range.

After a fierce battle, they finally broke through the Dark Spirits' siege. But they knew this was just a small test in the maze; the real challenge was yet to come.

Continuing onward, they came to a massive stone gate. The gate was covered in ancient runes, which emanated a dark aura. The Elf Dragon King (in parrot form) carefully examined the runes and discovered that it was an ancient seal that required specific power to open.

Pastor Wang Xiaoyi stepped forward, closed his eyes, and began to cast a holy word spell. His voice echoed around the stone door, and the divine power slowly seeped into the runes. Under the effect of the holy word spell, the dark aura on the stone door gradually dissipated, and the runes began to shimmer.

As the last rune was lit, the stone door slowly opened. A powerful surge of spirit crystal energy rushed out, and they saw a huge mineral vein behind the stone door, filled with spirit crystals that radiated brilliant light.

However, in the center of the mine, there is a powerful guardian—the Dark Crystal Monster. The Dark Crystal Monster is enormous, its entire body composed of dark crystals, and its eyes flash red, filled with hostility.

The Elf King Dragon (parrot form) launched the first attack, charging towards the Dark Crystal Monster and spewing out a powerful dragon breath that instantly killed the Dark Crystal Monster.

They began collecting spirit crystals, carefully gathering the crystals that radiated powerful energy. With these spirit crystals, they were one step closer to their goal of creating the internal components of the new handheld console.

After collecting the spirit crystal marrow, they returned along the same route and left the dark underground labyrinth filled with danger and mystery.

Emerging from the dark underground labyrinth of Purple Mist Village, they reaped a rich harvest, but also expended considerable energy and resources. Alpha's agility proved invaluable within the labyrinth, allowing him to swiftly navigate various traps and mechanisms, paving safe routes for the group. Alan's divine power continuously shielded his teammates from the attacks of dark creatures; his sturdy shield was like a ray of light in the darkness.

Fryn created many surprises with her illusions within the labyrinth. Her phantoms confused the pursuit of many monsters and simulated misleading scenes for the enemy, buying the team valuable time to escape.

The Elf King Dragon displayed extraordinary strength, having dealt with most of the powerful monsters by purging their emotions, leaving only a few not-too-weak ones for the group to practice on.