Elliot Crane.
Ninety-one years old this year.
Adventurer code name: White Crane Hermit.
The former number one Adventurer in Blackstone Town!
He had reached the fourth stage of cultivation, and in the past few hundred years in Blackstone Town, those who could rival him were few and far between!
However, ten years ago, the Underground City he contracted was defeated by the Dark Kind. This not only led to the destruction of decades of operation in that territory but also implicated all the Adventurers who signed contracts with him. Although they didn't lose their lives, they lost cultivation, and their lifespan was greatly reduced as a result.
The once-spirited first Adventurer was no more. Only an old man with a face full of life's vicissitudes remained, his health failing.
The White Crane Hermit suffered a severe setback. From then on, he retired and gave up Adventuring. He took over the Blackstone Town Adventurer Academy and personally served as its dean.
With his rich experience, he trained young Adventurers, constantly solving problems encountered by them in various Underground City Secret Realms.
Ten years later, his students are everywhere. He is still one of the most respected and authoritative figures in the entire town! Thousands of young Adventurers have received the grace of the White Crane Hermit's education, and as the top strategy expert in Blackstone Town, he frequently solves Underground City Secret Realms, making hundreds of Dungeon Lords gnash their teeth in hatred towards him.
Today, the White Crane Hermit was very angry. Known for his strict teaching, he recently noticed a trend of students skipping classes in groups. These students were not learning the latest updates and layouts of famous Underground Cities like "Celestial City" and "Nine Star City," nor had they completed the challenge tasks for designated Underground Cities. Who knows where they had run off to!
What made the Old Master even more furious was that his most valued and treasured granddaughter, Sarah (Adventurer code name Lunar Snow), had also joined the ranks of students skipping class, which was absolutely unacceptable! Lunar Snow was being trained as his successor. He had gone to great lengths to arrange connections for her, contracting with Celestial City, the best Underground City in Blackstone Town. As long as she developed in Celestial City according to his plan, it was not impossible for her to grow into a third-stage, fourth-stage, or even surpass him in the future.
"Dean!" An Adventurer instructor ran over. "We have already found out that Miss and Emily, they haven't been lazy these past two days. They were just exploring a new Underground City called 'Miracle City.'"
"What is Miracle City?" The White Crane Hermit's beard bristled with anger. "Which little broken city popped up from some corner again? Is there any exploration value in such an unknown place? Nonsense!"
Catch them back! They must all be brought back!
The instructor quickly said, "Dean, I've checked, Miracle City is a new city that has only been open for a few days and has already attracted some attention and discussion on the forum!"
Being angry doesn't solve the problem. The most pressing task is to figure out the situation. The White Crane Hermit immediately opened the Adventurer forum to check. There were already quite a few discussions about Miracle City there.
The earliest was a "Doomsday Frenzy" review report for the Secret Realm of the City of Miracles published by the Adventurer "Black Stone Hammer King." The White Crane Hermit opened the post and scanned it, only to see it full of exaggerated praise. What was the difference between this and the scam ads of trashy Underground Cities? This kind of post was entirely not worth reading!
He scanned the remaining posts. A sharp light flashed in his cloudy old eyes. There was a post signed "Ethan Fields."
The White Crane Hermit muttered to himself, "Ethan Fields? Isn't that Lily's younger brother? Why did he also run off to this Miracle City?"
Ethan Fields is not well-known among the Adventurers in Blackstone Town. But his sister is quite extraordinary. This female Adventurer, code-named "Lily," is the leader of the first Adventurer group in Blackstone Town and is considered one of the leading figures among the younger generation. Even her own brother is mixed up in it? Could it be that Miracle City really has something to it?
The White Crane Hermit opened Ethan Fields' post titled "Miracle City Experience and Strategy Suggestions."
"Hello everyone!
I am Ethan Fields!
Recently, I've seen some controversy about Miracle City's Secret Realm 'Doomsday Frenzy' on the town forum, especially under @Black Stone Hammer King's post. Many people think he was paid by Miracle City to be a shill. Here! I solemnly make a clarification!
First, Doomsday Frenzy is a real, unique Secret Realm masterpiece! Second, we have never received a single soul sand from Miracle City. If there is any falsehood, I am willing to withdraw from Blackstone Town and never appear on the forum again! Third, ..."
The White Crane Hermit's expression gradually became serious. Ethan Fields has long been overshadowed by his sister's brilliance. As a result, outsiders severely underestimated this young man. But the White Crane Hermit knew. This young man has great ambition. Ethan Fields dreams of surpassing his sister. Although it currently seems like a dream and he cannot surpass Lily, he is definitely not a profligate son!
The fact that he personally came out to post and clarify for this unknown Underground City, even at the expense of his reputation, is enough to show that this Underground City indeed has something to offer! Continue reading.
"...
Today is my second day experiencing 'Doomsday Frenzy.' I am increasingly addicted! Almost unable to extricate myself! Lord Jack, with his astonishing design level and inspirational material, has created a bizarre and unheard-of Secret Realm world for Adventurers! That's right! I think! This is not a Secret Realm! But a world!
According to Lord Jack's revelation, the Doomsday Frenzy Secret Realm will feature at least a dozen different types of monsters! These monsters are not only uniquely designed and unprecedented, but also closely related to the Secret Realm world background. This is also what I admire most about Lord Jack. I think he is not just trying to create a top-tier Secret Realm, but rather polishing a flesh-and-blood work of art. Every time I walk in this End of the World, I have a feeling. It's as if we're not here to hunt, but to explore a real Otherworld, unable to resist wanting to understand the story and history of this world, and this sense of immersion and engagement is something I have never experienced in any other Secret Realm!
Lord Jack promised us! He will create a story mode gameplay for the Secret Realm, and then we will be like the protagonists in biographical novels, truly experiencing and participating in everything that happens in this world, and understanding the stories from another world! Just based on this point! I would call Lord Jack the strongest in Blackstone Town!
Enough with the nonsense. Starting today, I will team up with friends like Lunar Snow and Black Stone Hammer King to create a Miracle City strategy post from scratch, detailing the abilities of various monsters, to provide reference for friends who are about to join. And a quick announcement! I, Ethan Fields, plan to form an Adventurer group! Friends from all walks of life with similar aspirations are welcome to join. Our goal is to create the strongest Adventurer group in Blackstone Town!"
Ethan Fields' post was very long, but it was written carefully. He praised Miracle City greatly. He also introduced the monsters that had already appeared in the Secret Realm.
The White Crane Hermit went from disdain at first, gradually becoming suspicious, and finally surprised and curious. Is it really as good as this young man says? The White Crane Hermit was still a little unconvinced. Perhaps, this is just a Secret Realm that is fun to play but has ordinary potential. These young Adventurers have been blinded by the fun and cannot distinguish the true potential of an Underground City!
"No! This kind of Underground City! This old man must see it for himself! If these young people go astray, I will do whatever it takes to pull them back! Celestial City is the number one Underground City in Blackstone Town. I don't believe this so-called Miracle City can do better than Celestial City!"
The White Crane Hermit had not personally entered an Underground City for many years. Today, to understand Miracle City and to bring his students back, he decided to personally enter Miracle City. At this moment, there were less than ten minutes left before the Underground City opened, and the application channel to enter the Underground City had already been activated.
[You are applying to enter Miracle City...]
[Ding, the current number of applicants for Miracle City is 953/160. You are currently ranked 953rd. Do you want to pay contribution points?]
"What?"
The Old Master was dumbfounded. An Underground City that has only been open for a few days is actually so popular and overcrowded that you have to rely on speed? Unless you have contribution points for Miracle City and can cut in line by bidding, you can't get in at all!
Undoubtedly, this former number one Adventurer is going to be shut out by a new Underground City today!