Chapter 167: 360 Mind Power! The Generous Reward of the Challenge Domain

[You’ve obtained the following:

[-Level Up Card (???,???)]

[-500x Reputation Points]

[-1,000,000 Origin Credits]

[-Soul Contract (Mythical, 3-Star)]

[-Item: Flying Ship (Mythical, 3-Star)]

[Reputation Points: 1,075 -> 1,575]

[Origin Credits: 83,293 -> 1,083,293]

However, his attention was not on the rewards. Rather, it was on the item.

[Talent Skill Roller (Mythical): An item that can be used to roll skill talent whenever you ascend a major rank. It can be used on two talents per rank.]

The item itself was in the shape of a machine with a lever. There was also an option to select talents on the central screen.

Satisfied with the weapon, Caelus put it into his inventory as he felt a wave of dizziness hit him. It was clear. Ender’s Will was ending. It was not a skill that could be sustained for a long time. Once he got out of the power-up, he would directly fall into exhaustion. He did not know how long he would be out.

He, however, did not forget to use his extraction talent on the mindfolk’s leftover bone, and as soon as he did, Ender’s Will fully came to an end.

[You’ve extracted the essence of a mindfolk.]

[Your mindpower grows.]

[+100]

[Mind Power: 260 -> 360]

The following instant, he began falling toward the ground. 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

It was a pity he did not get any talent or skill from the ancient mindfolk.

It had been a long while since he encountered such a formidable opponent. It was impossible to beat it without the golden light palm. He might have succumbed to the dreamwalking debuff forever.

The Ancient Mindfolk, according to the domain, were one of the most powerful races there. If this was just a gold rank, what about a crown, or even a higher rank?

It was scary. The domain was scary. It was filled with all sorts of monsters and unique powers.

But, the next time he met an ancient mindfolk, he was definitely going to be prepared.

Soon, his mind became tired. His consciousness was slipping away.

That was also the time he thought of something.

’After I wake up, I need to make a new benefit.’

A benefit related to cooldowns and exhaustion. He already had a plan for how to make it possible.

He only saw a portal appearing in his vision leading to the outside world when he fell asleep, exhausted.

Seeing this, Brenda shot toward Caelus with a determined look on her face. Her hair burned like flames as she reached out to grab Caelus. However, before she did, a red light shot into the air and embraced Caelus.

Sylvia held tightly onto Caelus as she glanced at Brenda with an unfriendly expression.

"I am not going to harm him," Brenda said, shaking her head. As she spoke, she turned to the ground.

"Perez Family. The challenge domain has been cleared. Let’s head out."

"This man is my acquaintance," Brenda spoke loudly. "We will escort him to safety."

"YES!" the Perez family elites exclaimed in unison as they charged toward the portal with Brenda.

The message from Brenda was for the other family.

’If they tried to lay a hand on Caelus, then they would have to go through the Perez Family.’

They might think it, but Caelus saved their lives. He used holy cleanse, clearing away a nightmarish debuff. Brenda was grateful for that. Out of the duke families, Perez was the one that valued human emotions the most. This was mostly because Brenda grew up with caring parents, and once they died, she placed even greater importance on it.

Caelus’s potential was one thing; beyond that, he also saved them.

He saved her family, and she had to repay him.

She and the elites went out with Sylvia clutching onto Caelus.

"We have one of the best healers in our family. Would you like to take him to heal?" Brenda asked Sylvia, who was standing there with her eyes on Caelus at all times.

"No need. He is just unconscious," Sylvia replied. "He will be fine."

Just then, Jonathan and Emily, the player association members, rushed in.

"What happened, Lady Sylvia?" they asked in concern. There was blood on her clean white dress, but she did not seem to be injured.

"Nothing," Sylvia replied. "Everything is fine."

"I will take my leave now."

As she said that, her wings came out and fluttered. Boom! With a gust of wind, Sylvia shot toward Fottis city.

"Lady... huh?" Brenda looked at Sylvia closely from the back.

She felt like she had seen her somewhere before.

She was definitely someone important.

As soon as Sylvia reached back home, she silently closed the door as she walked into Caelus’s room. She gently placed Caelus on the bed.

She sat beside him for a long time, staring at him silently with a caring look.

She placed her hands on Caelus’s head, gently rubbing his hair.

This time, she could not help Caelus. She could only watch helplessly.

But, she did not plan on staying like this either.

She took out her phone and dialed a number. It belonged to Rachel, Chairman Welt’s daughter, the Frost Queen.

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A few days later.

Caelus’s eyelids trembled as he groggily woke up.

Surprisingly, instead of feeling low on energy, he felt refreshed, his cells burning with vitality.

He felt two warm hands around him, with his head resting on what appeared to be a place as soft as a pillow.

Looking up, Caelus saw Sylvia on the bed, embracing him and silently patting his head.

Seeing her, a smile formed on his face.

"Good morning, Sylvia," Caelus said with a small smile.

Sylvia opened her eyes with a blink. Her wide gaze quickly melted into a sweet smile.

"It is good afternoon," Sylvia whispered as she leaned down. Without hesitation, she kissed him.

But she did not stop there. She pulled him closer, drawing him into an even more eager kiss. Her soft lips pressed warmly against his, parting them slightly to deepen the connection. Her hands gently cupped his face, her thumbs tracing his cheeks as she poured all her previous worry and lingering relief into the intimate embrace.