Skill Extraction: Exploring Dungeons-Chapter 658 - 580: Personally Connecting to the Mist

Kane quickly left the Explorer's House, then returned to the guild residence and entered the Guild Hall.

As he entered the Guild Hall, he had already notified Kreya and the others through the ruby lapel pin on his collar.

Upon entering the Guild Hall, he notified them once more.

Then he arrived at the bar counter: "Burton, let's go have a meeting, something important has come up."

Burton, who was mixing drinks, immediately nodded at the sight of Kane's serious expression.

Then he said to the person in front of him: "Kid, mix this drink yourself, I have something to attend to."

Saying this, he jumped out of the bar and followed Kane towards the meeting room.

What else could this Knight Order member do? He could only go inside the bar and start mixing drinks himself.

After all, it was his majesty who left with people.

He dared not get angry or voice any complaints.

Kane and Burton entered the meeting room, waiting for the arrival of others.

He originally wanted to call Adoma in as well, but didn't see her.

So he had to ask Kreya to bring her along if they saw her.

Soon, the door of the meeting room was pushed open.

Kreya and the others came in, including Adoma.

After everyone took their seats, Kane began to speak.

"Now, there's something very important I need to tell you all."

With that, Kane placed the map that Gordon had given him on the long table in the meeting room.

Then he took out the Wishing Treasure Bead.

Looking at the map on the table, Longbei asked, "Isn't this the world map? But it seems to be dynamic."

Upon hearing his brother's comment, Burton pounded his head with a fist.

However, Longbei, having been hit by Burton's punch, felt nothing, not even a big reaction.

Burton pointed to the extra ring of the Land of Mist on the map: "Look at this ring area that has been added, obviously it's the latest world map."

At this time, Kane spoke: "This is the privilege I possess as the opener and passer of the first Dungeon."

"This map was bestowed by the Mist personally, and it hasn't been bound to our faction yet. Once it's bound, the faction members can reveal the terrain in the areas they explore within the World Ring, and the mist here will dissipate."

"This Treasure Bead can show us a region we want to know before the World Ring opens."

"Moreover, our faction will be the first team to enter the World Ring, so pay attention and be prepared."

After hearing Kane's explanation, Kreya quickly thought of a question: "Once it's bound to the Guild, wouldn't the Knight Order members be able to start map exploration immediately?"

Regarding Kreya's idea, Kane shook his head.

"No, the Mist should be aware of our situation, preventing us from exploiting this loophole. It must only happen after the World Ring opens."

Upon hearing this, Kreya sighed with some disappointment.

If that idea were feasible, Kane and the others would have a significant advantage.

Currently, the whole world map of the World Ring is unknown, and for all Explorers, it is an untouched land.

No one knows what kind of environment, dangers, or forces it holds.

If Kane and the others begin their exploration ahead of everyone else, the advantage would be exceptionally significant, greatly impacting the balance.

It's like in a real-time strategy game, starting with full map visibility while others are still groping blindly, trying to find their way.

"So, you want to show the area where the Knight Order is currently located with this Treasure Bead, right?" Adoma asked from the side.

Kane nodded: "That is indeed what I have in mind, do you have any better suggestions?"

Regarding Kane's words, everyone shook their heads, as this indeed seemed to be the best usage for now.

Kane and the others have no idea where the Knight Order is positioned in the World Ring.

Once they know the Knight Order's location, they can rely on the Knight Order's map planning of the surrounding areas to reconstruct some parts of the map.

This can at least create some advantage for them.

"Let me ask, since the World Ring encircles the entire world, what if the Knight Order is in another direction?" Longbei asked.

Kane shook his head: "That won't be the case."

Kane believes this because he has just reviewed all the information about the World Ring, which clearly explains what constitutes the World Ring in each direction.

"The prototype Dungeon of the territory where the Knight Order is located appeared in Kreya's hometown. Therefore, the Knight Order must be in the same direction as we are."

Indeed, the composition of the World Ring in each direction is formed by Dungeons that have been completed and condensed from their regional areas.

Even using this condition, the Knight Order's location can be roughly estimated to be on the outermost edge of the World Ring.

It would soon become the border area.

This is also the only way each faction can glimpse a corner of the World Ring.

By analyzing completed Dungeon records, they can estimate which areas they would first encounter and what they might consist of.

Although terrain has randomness, the existence of life forms and their powers should remain mostly consistent.

They might even use this method to predict where rare resources could exist, especially if a Dungeon had historically yielded significant amounts of such rare resources.

But Kane and his team don't really need this kind of time-consuming method.

Their primary goal is to quickly and peacefully reach the location of the Knight Order, and then start selective occupation based on the intelligence provided by the Knight Order regarding the surrounding area.

"Since everyone has no problems, I'm going to start using it."

As he spoke, Kane used the Wishing Treasure Bead in his hand.

After use, the Treasure Bead turned into a point of light and shot into the world map.

As expected, an area where the mist cleared appeared in the most border region of the west of the World Ring.

Since the map could be zoomed in, Kane and his team zoomed in to check, and then compared it with the map previously drawn by the Knight Order.

Nearly identical.

Longbei leaned on the table, looked, and said: "So once we enter the World Ring, we head straight to this place, right?"

Kane nodded: "This is our biggest advantage, it mustn't be wasted."

"Now, there's something even more important that requires you all to make a decision."

Upon hearing Kane's words, everyone immediately sat upright, though they also showed confusion.

They thought this was already the important matter Kane mentioned, and didn't expect there to be something even more significant.

"The time acceleration in the Platinum Country will be completed by this evening, and now there's a very important and urgent problem before us."

With that, Kane also pointed to the map on the table: "That is where we should place the Dungeon we've gained control of."

Burton and Adoma were shocked by this news a few days ago; they already knew about it.

Upon hearing Kane's words, Kreya asked: "Like the City of Gastronomy?"

Kane nodded: "Just like that."

With this, Kreya and the others immediately understood the situation.

"How about placing the entrance directly at the Guild residency?" Adoma suggested.

To Adoma's suggestion, Kane shook his head: "Not possible; it's not just a simple entrance. It also involves spatial overlap, and Lion City isn't our territory."

Adoma hadn't truly been to the City of Gastronomy, so she didn't quite understand the implications of spatial overlap.

Burton then proposed: "How about placing it at Furnace Castle? Many of the surrounding peaks actually serve no purpose. If we're willing to spend, with my mother's efforts, we could probably secure a region."

"A viable backup option," Kane replied; this indeed could be a solution.

"I'm a Princess of the electing king. If I establish my household independently now, I could gain a plot of land, which could also serve as an entrance point." Kreya said.

Kreya's suggestion was likely the best one at the moment.

Firstly, Kreya's hometown is in the west, not far from Lion City and the border area, reachable through a few teleports.

Moreover, Kreya has direct ownership of the land, granting her extensive autonomy and considerable influence locally.

Thus, Kreya's proposal was not only accepted by Kane, but nearly everyone present found it promising.

"Uh... let me ask," Longbei suddenly spoke.

This immediately attracted everyone's gaze, fearful of what astonishing remarks Longbei might make.

"Which is to say, could we directly place the entrance at the Knight Order's location? That is, within the World Ring."

?

Longbei proposed an idea Kane and his team had never considered.

Unable to resist, Kane asked: "Is this method... feasible?"

Facing Kane's question, everyone collectively shook their heads.

"Shouldn't this question be directed at you? How would we know?" Kreya couldn't help but say.

"Yes, I should know. So is this method really feasible?" Kane murmured.

Lilulu commented from the side: "Couldn't you just ask the Mist Mother?"

Hearing Lilulu's suggestion, Kane glanced at her helplessly: "How could I possibly contact the mist at will?"

"Hmph, it's this time; Lilulu must step up," Lilulu declared.

She floated waist astride in the air, then tapped her cheek.

It was the spot previously kissed by the Mist, which, according to Lilulu, was not just a kiss but a blessing.

A delicate lip print appeared, flashed briefly, then disappeared.

At this moment, Lilulu closed her eyes.

Kane and the other gold-ranked individuals distinctly felt a gaze directed at them, carrying a very dense mist aura.

Indeed, Lilulu managed to connect; being a darling daughter made a difference.

After a moment, Lilulu opened her eyes.

"It's possible; the Mist Mother says there's no problem, but she mentions Platinum Country's citizens shouldn't enter the World Ring."

"No problem, Lilulu is really impressive," Kane said happily, heaping praise without hesitation.

Kane hadn't even considered having Platinum Country's people help him secure advantage inside the World Ring, nor thought of placing the Dungeon entrance within the World Ring.

This could indeed be considered a very perfect solution.