<h4>Chapter 693 Resource for a New Breakthrough?</h4>


    After resting in the cave where they had stopped, Vicente''s party resumed their journey towards the Hot Wastnd. Fortunately, their rest was undisturbed, allowing them to continue without significant issues.",


    They soon entered the northwestern region of the Kingdom of Eternal Dawn. Here, La was eager to pursue her quest for the pentagram.


    As they ventured into this area characterized by high temperatures, strong winds, and frequent storms, the group navigated through a valley with sparse vegetation, indicative of the region''s aridity. Throughout thendscape, ck rocks dotted the area, with active volcanoes intermittently spewing mes and ck smoke into the sky.


    The temperature was intensely high, emanating from the depths of the Pris Realm. Despite the harsh conditions, various powerful creatures thrived. Fire lizards weremonly seen near the volcanoes, and birds with ming feathers soared above, adapted well to the chaos of the Hot Wastnd.


    The area was rich in mana, with a powerful presence of various elements associated with the harsh climatic conditions of the territory, such as wind and fire. However, from what Torne had already told Vicente, the high temperatures in this area had caused countless deaths over the years. If they pursued this region, eventually they would find ces rich in negative mana, which was useful for Onyx and the ghost itself.


    It was a much more interesting ce to look for opportunities other than pentagrams, which made it more interesting to the group than the previous ces they passed.


    As they entered the area, the party began their hunt, not only of beasts with characteristics simr to La''s but also to look for resources and opportunities that might exist for them.


    Amid their journey, they unsurprisingly encountered magicians hunting for pentagrams or opportunities, which were normal for the area, given the myriad of destinies hidden there.


    Despite the dangers, the Hot Wastnd was a ce of great interest to brave adventurers!


    The party ignored the people they encountered along the way; most of them were mere Mages, and there were no Paragon in magicians the area.


    That wasn''t the case with the magical creatures. They were 5th-stage creatures on the Hot Wastnd!


    Before encountering one that waspatible with La''s powers, the group found something else in their path.


    ...


    After two hours of navigating, the party had yet to find anything of interest for La. However, they stumbled upon something that caught Torne''s attention.


    The group obviously didn''t know it would be interesting to a ghost they didn''t even know was in Vicente''s body.


    Vicente informed hispanions they could gain something valuable for Onyx if they go after such a ce.


    Ahead of the groupy a hollow shrouded in thick, ck fog, radiating a palpable aura of death.


    The ominous atmosphere particrly affected the Light Path magicians in the party, their senses alert to the daunting possibilities that awaited them in the area ahead.


    Opportunities for Dark Path magicians were practically poison and extreme danger to Light Path magicians!


    "Are you sure about that, Vicente?" Rory asked, eyeing the menacingndscape. "This ce looks ominous. There might be a high-level negative creature lurking at the end of the canyon."


    Despite the thick fog obscuring the view, making it impossible to discern the canyon''s presence, Vicente''s connection to the Earth element allowed him to feel the terrain. He had detected a steep drop ahead and cautioned his group about the potential danger.


    Noticing the concern on his friends'' faces, Vicente replied with conviction, "Much greater dangers lie ahead. If Onyx doesn''t be at least a Low-level Paragon, our challenges will only increase. Remember, we might even have to confront a Beginner Archmage to secure my fourth pentagram."


    Lina, looking for reassurance, asked, "Are you confident that Onyx will advance upon entering this ce?"


    "Maybe not today. But I believe it will happen before Rory and Sarah hunt down their pentagrams." He replied, considering the resource he had received at the secret altar they had passed days ago.


    Rory and Sarah would be thest of the group to hunt their pentagrams before it was time for Vicente to search for the magical cyan essence that matched his characteristics.


    If his prediction came true, then Onyx could y a very important role in the hunt for pentagramster on!


    "Then be careful. As much as the area is positive for him, it could harm you," Lamented to Vicente.


    "Don''t worry, I have a negative expulsion pill with me," Vicente reassured the group, showing them the pill he had prepared as a precaution. "I''ve been ready for the possibility that Onyx might consume something harmful, so apanying him shouldn''t pose a risk to me." Despite not needing the protection, Vicente used the pill to conceal this.


    As Onyx''s master, it was imperative for Vicente to apany his crow into the area; such situations demanded the master''s presence. Vicente''s primary goal wasn''t to bring Onyx to this ce, but given the circumstances, he convinced hispanions of the necessity of his entry.


    Once they consented, Vicente proceeded with Onyx, while the rest of the group remained on guard, vignt over both the negative area and the surrounding environment.


    As much as this region had 5th stage beings, it would be difficult for a Light Path creature, even a 5th stage one, to get that close to a negative zone.


    As long as no negative entity appeared there, it was likely the group would be safe while Vicente and Onyx were away.


    The two of them made their way into the mist-covered area, Vicente riding on Onyx''s back as the bird flew toward the base of the canyon.


    For a few seconds, they traveled through the ck fog, but soon they felt their eyes adjusting to the situation.


    The negative elements in them worked, and gradually a ck ce appeared, with ck soil, coal-ck rocks, and many skeletons of various kinds of creatures lying at the bottom of the gorge.


    A small puddle of condensed ck liquid was in the deepest spot in the area. It looked like it had just formed, but in reality, it had been there for a long time.


    ''This is what I need, master. With this liquid, I''m sure I can be a Paragon!'' Torne said, unable to hide his excitement.


    He appeared outside Vicente''s body, having already sensed that there was no one there but them.


    "Do you need a lot of time? If it''s going to take a while, maybe Onyx should begin his attempt to advance as well," Vicente suggested.