Awakened Talent: 10,000 Exp Converter!-Chapter 205 Heading To Lost Grove (1)

Vincent cast an unreadable glance at the man before him. "Who is he?"

Though his voice was low, everyone present had sharp perception. They clearly heard his words.

A stunned silence followed.

Anur's jaw nearly dropped.

A light chuckle soon broke the tension.

Dio laughed. "Haha, it's fine. Why are you all so shocked? The Novice Continent is vast—it's only natural that not everyone knows who I am."

His gaze settled on Vincent, his expression still carrying a relaxed smile.

"Let me formally introduce myself. I am Dio Veylshard, and I will be leading this expedition. And yes, I am connected to the current Sanctuary Head—he is my uncle."

So, he's the Sanctuary Head's nephew… Vincent mused, immediately understanding why even the arrogant Thrygians lowered their heads respectfully.

With a subtle scan using his Heaven Eyes, he quickly noticed that all of them were at the initial stage of Tier 3.

He wondered if there were special requirements to enter the Lost Grove.

While he was lost in thought, Dio began introducing the people behind him.

The Drakorii man was named Diriko, while the masked man was Urek. However, Dio didn't reveal what race they were from, and they tacitly refrained from asking.

The two women were Crizelia, a friend of Dio from the same race, and the crimson-haired woman wearing a flaming-design mask, who interrupted Dio and introduced herself as Ara.

In response, Vincent and the others introduced themselves.

After the brief introductions, the impatient Crizelia could no longer contain herself. "Dio, when are we leaving?"

Dio smiled wryly. "Alright, that's it for now. If you have more questions, you can ask me on the way. We have to go."

Vincent could only wonder where they were heading.

Dio pulled out a wooden item, pressed it to his lips, and blew. A piercing sound rang through the air.

His companions immediately turned their gazes skyward, as if expecting something. Find more adventures on novelbuddy

Vincent and the others instinctively followed their lead, looking up into the clear blue sky.

Soon, a small figure appeared in the distance. As it drew closer, the figure gradually expanded in size, revealing its true form.

When it reached about a hundred feet off the ground, they could finally see its entire appearance clearly.

It had the massive form of a blue whale. However, its body was composed entirely of a colossal chunk of cobalt-blue crystal.

With a quick glance, Vincent identified its name and level.

Crystal Sky Whale – Tier 3 (3★)

A mid-stage Tier 3… Vincent simply observed it, while Anur and the others gawked in awe.

The sheer size and unique composition of the creature left them speechless.

Many new Origin Warriors, having just arrived in the Origin World for the first time, turned their heads in astonishment.

Dio smirked at their reactions before formally introducing the enormous floating whale.

"That's my partner, Pearl. We'll be traveling with her."

As Pearl descended to a certain height, she released a cold, misty aura that condensed into a long staircase of crystal.

"Thank you, Pearl." Dio smiled gently at the whale before turning back to the group. "Come on, we'll talk on the way."

Vincent waited for the others to board before following silently.

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While soaring thousands of feet above the ground at a speed of 200 km/h, Dio finally turned to face them. "So, any questions?"

Anur, who had been brimming with curiosity, immediately raised his hand.

Dio nodded. "Yes, go ahead."

"Umm, where exactly is the Lost Grove located?" Anur asked after a moment of thought.

Dio stroked his chin, then answered, "We're heading east of the South Novice Sanctuary. It's beyond the Desert Grove Chasm."

Anur nodded. "Thanks."

"Next question?" Dio prompted.

After some hesitation, Zarrok raised his hand. "Young Master Veylshard, what is the Lost Grove?"

Dio flashed a relaxed smile. "Lost Grove is—"

For the next few hours, Dio answered all their questions, explaining the dangers and peculiarities of the Lost Grove.

Aside from Vincent and the two composed Thrygians, Anur and Bern wore increasingly dark expressions.

Dio chuckled upon noticing their growing unease. "Haha, relax, you two. It's not too dangerous for you—as long as you don't draw unnecessary attention."

Soon, Vincent noticed a shift in the landscape below. The lush greenery of the forests had given way to an arid desert biome dotted with scattered groves of trees.

"We're about to arrive," Dio announced.

—

Moments later, Pearl descended into an open clearing.

Vincent followed the group without a word, silently observing their surroundings.

They arrived at a grand entrance—an imposing archway formed by two colossal sandstone pillars, smoothed by centuries of wind and time.

Intricate carvings of desert flora and fauna adorned the archway, whispering tales of an ancient past.

Two aged, rusted gates hung loosely from the pillars, partially ajar as if inviting exploration.

Flanking the entrance, two massive stone statues stood as silent sentinels. Their features, though worn by time and sand, bore an air of enigmatic wisdom.

This was the entrance to the Desert Grove Chasm.

Dio stepped forward. "Let's go."

A metallic screech echoed as he pushed the gate open just enough for them to pass.

A chilling gust of air swept past them from the depths of the dark chasm beyond.

Dio turned his head. "Ara, if you would."

Ara, who had been quiet throughout the journey, waved her hand slightly, summoning a hovering ball of fire above them. The flickering flames illuminated the dim passageway.

The path ahead was spacious enough for five adult humans to walk side by side. However, for the towering Crystallians and Thrygians, it was somewhat narrow.

Still, it wasn't enough to be an obstacle.

The chasm stretched forward, a deep and winding fissure in the earth. The sheer walls on either side cast long, foreboding shadows over them.

The air was thick with the scent of dust and ancient secrets.

As they ventured deeper, clusters of bioluminescent mushrooms glowed softly in the shadows, casting an ethereal radiance over their surroundings. This natural luminescence allowed Ara to finally relax, no longer needing to maintain the floating orb of fire she had been using as a light source.

Despite the eerie tranquility, something gnawed at Vincent's mind. Expanding his mental perception to its maximum range, he attempted to scan the area—but to his surprise, he couldn't sense a single primal nearby.

Anur, despite his crystalline physique, carried the air of an inquisitive child. His curiosity often betrayed his otherwise imposing presence.

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"Why haven't we encountered any primals yet?" he muttered, though his voice was loud enough for the others to hear.