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

After a brief rest in Purple Mist Village, they began preparations for exploring the Star Ruins. Geographically, the Star Ruins are located on the edge of the Aurelion continent, near the sea between the continents of Seris and Hecate.

Starting from Cherry Blossom Village on the continent of Seris, they continued their journey by flying mount to the sea entrance to the ruins.

As they finally reached the sea entrance to the Star Ruins, a mysterious and powerful aura swept over them. It was a ruin shrouded in a powerful magical seal, the seal shimmering with ancient and mysterious runic light.

These runes seemed like warnings from ancient times, conveying an invisible pressure. The seal was surrounded by various magical traps, their primary challenge. Some traps would suddenly shoot out sharp magical spikes, gleaming with a dangerous light, like the call of death. Other traps could release powerful vortexes of suction; once caught in them, one would likely be swept into an unknown, dark space.

Moreover, guardian beasts roam the ruins. These beasts come in various forms; some resemble giant winged lizards, circling in the sky, their massive wings flapping to create gusts of wind, their breaths of fire or venom sending chills down one's spine. Others resemble skeletal warriors radiating an eerie glow, their heavy steps carrying rusty weapons; though seemingly decayed, their attacks are not to be underestimated.

The Elemental Dragon King was the first to unleash its immense power. Facing the guardian beasts, it unleashed a dazzling array of magical attacks. Fire magic, like a blazing sun, surged towards the giant lizards; ice magic, like frigid polar winds, froze the skeleton warriors. It also summoned clones, sending them to attack the enemy from different directions, disrupting their defensive formations.

Alpha moved through the ruins with ease, using his agility to locate the trigger points of traps while dodging enemy attacks with his speed.

Allen remained steadfast in his post, a pillar of strength for the team. He used his divine power to provide defense for his teammates, promptly shielding them when they were attacked.

In battle, Fryn uses her illusions to create opportunities for her teammates. She creates illusions to confuse the enemy, making it difficult for them to identify their target.

Wang Xiaoyi provided support to his teammates from the rear. He continuously cast healing spells, speed boosts, and other auxiliary spells to ensure that his teammates' health remained within a safe range.

As they explored further, they discovered clues about dark forces within the ruins. In an ancient room, they found a dark sorcerer's notebook. The notebook detailed the sorcerer's sinister intentions, seemingly aiming to resurrect three great evil gods and complete the ultimate magic of light? It's quite intriguing that a dark sorcerer would attempt to achieve the ultimate magic of light.

As they emerged from the Star Ruins, a bright light greeted them, as if they had suddenly stepped from the frigid polar regions into the warmth of spring. Looking back at the still eerie entrance to the labyrinth, their hearts were filled with emotion. The hardships and dangers of their journey had now transformed into the joy of success.

The Spirit King Dragon (parrot form) flew around happily in the air a few times, knowing that the Spirit Crystal Essence it had obtained was of great significance for making the internal components of the new handheld console.

On their way out of the Star Ruins, everyone discussed their next plans. Wang Xiaoyi suddenly brought up a crucial item—the Phoenix Feather. He said, "Although we've obtained the Spirit Crystal Essence, we're still missing the Phoenix Feather. While wandering around the village, I heard there's an auction in Juno City soon, and they might be auctioning Phoenix Feathers. We can go check it out." Wang Xiaoyi thought to himself, "Alchemy City, huh? I love that. I missed the first game, Atelier Marie, when I was a kid. I started with Ellie, exploring, collecting materials, and then blending them, constantly unlocking the encyclopedia—that joy of collecting!"

The Spirit King Dragon (parrot form) flew around happily in the air a few times, knowing that the Spirit Crystal Essence it had obtained was of great significance for making the internal components of the new handheld console.

Alpha Thief's eyes lit up, and he clapped his hands, saying, "That's great news! But the auction in Juno City will definitely be fiercely competitive, so we can't let our guard down. There might be other forces also eyeing the Phoenix Feather."

Paladin Allen clenched his fist, his voice brimming with fighting spirit: "No matter how many competitors we face, we must obtain the Phoenix Feather. For the new handheld console, for our dream!"

Fryn jumped up excitedly: "Wow, a phoenix feather! I've always wanted to see what a real phoenix feather looks like. I wish I could get it at an auction!"

Wang Xiaoyi continued, "Then we need to prepare properly. We need to keep the Spirit Crystal Marrow safe first, and then find a safe place to rest and recover our strength. After all, we've expended a lot of energy in the Star Ruins."

So, the group headed towards a nearby village. This village was full of life, with various shops lining both sides of the street, selling magical items, food, and even a small branch of an adventurers' guild.

They found a clean and comfortable inn to stay in. Inside, Allen was sharpening his greatsword, ensuring the blade was in optimal condition. Alpha stood by the window, observing the street outside, seemingly searching for an opportunity. Fryn fiddled with her magical artifacts in the room, trying to combine them to create new magical effects.

Several hours later, feeling they had rested enough, they stepped out of the inn and saw some pedestrians discussing the auction in Juno City. It was said that this auction was unprecedented in scale, featuring not only rare items from all over the world but also some mysterious magical artifacts. This made everyone even more excited.

With some time still remaining before the auction, Wang Xiaoyi, Alpha, Allen, Flint, and the Elf Dragon King (in parrot form) took advantage of the opportunity to wander around the alchemical city of Juno. This magnificent city is situated on the vast continent of Elano, and its satellite city is Silvermoon City. Silvermoon City gets its name from a colossal silver moon statue that stands within its walls. The statue is so lifelike that it seems as if a bright moon has truly descended to earth, exuding a cool and mysterious aura. Juno City itself is the trading center for magical materials across the entire continent of Elano.

As they strolled through the city, they overheard many explanations from the local residents. They learned that on this continent, righteous organizations and forces of darkness existed in constant conflict. On the side of justice were the Alchemist Guild and ancient families. These ancient families were not to be underestimated; each possessed unique magical skills or powerful artifacts. For generations, these families had guarded their inherited treasures, their mission being to pass these precious items down and, when necessary, use their family's power to maintain peace and stability on the continent.

However, dark forces also exist, and they are extremely troublesome. Among them is the Blood Mist Potions Society, an organization that hangs like a shadow over the city. They are adept at creating chaos and fear, and whenever they strike, it is always accompanied by a thick blood mist. Under the cover of this blood mist, they wantonly plunder the city's wealth and resources, and countless innocent people suffer because of their evil deeds. They are ambitious, attempting to plunge the alchemical city of Juno into a bloodbath, and then rise from the chaos to establish their own brutal rule.

There's also the Shadow Alchemy Society, an organization that uses forbidden alchemy to achieve its goals. They attempt to control the resources of the alchemical city of Juno, ultimately aiming to rule the entire city. This organization is highly mysterious and may very well be part of the dark magic faction. After all, this is the continent of Elano, where various forces are intertwined, and dark forces lurk in the shadows, ready to bring disaster to the people at any moment.

However, now that they were here, they couldn't let these dark organizations get away with it. They thought that while it would be ideal to eradicate this organization at its root, it had been developing for so many years and had a deep foundation; they couldn't underestimate them. Although there was a powerful figure like the Elf King Dragon, his organization might also have extremely strong members. Even if there weren't any level 100 max-level characters, there would still be terrifying figures around level 80-90.

So they decided to start with simple daily tasks. These included helping the city's residents find lost magical materials or assisting the alchemists' guild in protecting important alchemical facilities. When they completed these tasks, they often received the residents' gratitude—not just words of thanks, but also potentially useful items or valuable information. At the same time, they also gathered intelligence about the dark organization in the process, so they could better deal with these threats in the future.

They continued their journey through the city, admiring the countless shops selling magical items and the alchemists exchanging magical insights on street corners. Every corner was filled with a mysterious magical aura, as if telling the legendary stories of this city. And in the process of exploring, they gradually integrated into the city's life, experiencing the unique charm of Juno, the alchemical metropolis.