Reincarnation of the Strongest Healer

Chapter 287: Authority

With the one-on-one final trial completed, Xu Feng plopped to the ground, completely exhausted.

Not only did he use every last bit of his energy, but he even utilized Phantom Step to instantaneously close the distance between them.

Luckily, the usage of Phantom Step was relatively better when done in the Divine World.

Otherwise, Xu Feng might go into an exhaustive coma again.

Despite the exhaustion though, Xu Feng was overwhelmingly satisfied with the end result. He could feel his concentration had increased by leaps due to the pressuring situation.

It was no wonder why people often say: only in times of crisis could one bring in their hidden ability to the maximum.

During the time of his critical thinking for a solution, Xu Feng managed to gain quite a bit of harvest.

Now he could feel his control over the mana had undergone a change.

It felt more smoother and condensed compared to previously.

Shortly after, the Colosseum disappeared in front of him and he was transported to a somewhat dark environment.

System: You have successfully completed the Arcane Trial! You are hereby granted authority of the Arcane Veins and its management. Note that 100 gold coins are required each month to maintain the richness of the sources.

As soon as the system prompt appeared, Xu Feng realized a new interface was available for him. The interface was listed as Authority, and from there, Xu Feng had a full overview of the Arcane Vein.

ʼThe vein can actually produce 10,000 of different rare ores daily?ʼ A look of astonishment flashed upon his face. His hands were trembling slightly from the excitement.

In total, there were 16 different ores being produced in a variety of areas, and each one of them were vital and critical to a blacksmith.

The 100 gold coins required to maintain it monthly seemed insignificant when compared to this richness of ores.

After all, as the person with the full authority of the Arcane Vein, he was the ultimate decision maker. No one could shake off his position unless he decided to not pay the 100 gold coins monthly.

”Iʼve struck gold.” He exclaimed in both literal and figurative terms.

That was until another system prompt popped up.

System: Due to Player Lin Fengʼs insignificant level, only up to three veins of three different ores could be unlocked. If player Lin Feng wishes to unlock the other veins, you must first increase your strength and undergo another trial for a renewed Authority level. Your current Authority level is only 1.

Instantly, Xu Feng felt as if he had been floating on cloud nine, got struck by lightning, falling straight to the depth of hell.

”You couldnʼt have possibly listed them altogether?” Xu Feng twitched his brows and questioned, finding it very illogical and inefficient for the system to delay such important messages.

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However, the truth was that it had been listed in the new interface itself, showing his Authority as level 1.

It was just that the excitement had overwhelmed him temporarily to take note of that.

Either way, Xu Feng still considered this a major victory because he could now teleport directly to the Arcane Vein, and assigned specific people to be granted access.

Additionally, he could also construct a teleportation platform to commence mass teleportation for better mining and transportation of materials.

ʼHmm, I should probably wait a while before deciding to reveal this to Howard.ʼ Xu Feng pondered silently and thought it was best to conceal the matter.

First of all, he was going to enter the competition on behalf of Star Falls City as a blacksmith.

Therefore, his time was limited, given that he was still green in terms of forging.

Secondly, if he revealed his discovery so soon, the reward might be great, but the consequences were definitely not going to be fun.

With swift efficiency, expectations of him were going to rise high. And in turn, he might start receiving crazy missions. The one-on-one battle trial had already left him dry, and he refused to lose more resources for something insignificant.

As Xu Feng made up his mind, he was transported out of the unknown darkness, reappearing in the Arcane Vein.

”Eh, youʼre back already?”

Upon his sudden appearance, Carmen exclaimed in shock, seemingly surprised by his quick return.

”What? Did you think it was going to take long?” Xu Feng glanced at her with a disbelief look. He had brought her over here to assist him, but in the end, it was still him all alone.

Of course, he couldnʼt deny her contribution in this matter.

Without her Dimension Card, Xu Feng doubted he would ever take notice of this Arcane Vein that existed in another dimension.

Meanwhile, Carmen seemed to be in a daze as she tilted her head. A few seconds later, she started walking around him, almost as if she was trying to discern if he was the real Xu Feng.

Realizing it was indeed her guild leader, along with the guild emblem being in effect.

Her eyes widened in shock as she asked in a baffled tone. ”Did you fail the trial, Guild Leader? How else was it possible that you returned so quickly?”

Unamused, Xu Feng wondered if Carmen was trying to pull a prank on him.

”Carmen, Iʼve been gone for almost an hour or so…” He responded, feeling skeptical of Carmenʼs abnormal behavior. She was not the type to play a prank on someone, so was it possible that her behavior had undergone a new change due to his influence?

However, his doubt was soon clarified once Carmen informed him to check on the time. ”Guild Leader, it has only been less than 10 minutes since your disappearance. So of course, I thought you failed the trial.”

As if she was afraid of him disbelieving her, she even went ahead and told him to check the time on the system. With the system serving as concrete evidence, Xu Feng would know instantly whether she was joking or not.

Sure enough, once Xu Feng checked on the time, he realized that only 11 minutes or so had gone by.

”What the…” Confused, Xu Feng soon realized one possibility. There was a difference in time between dimensions.

”Not good!” He exclaimed, having realized one more major problem. ”The competition for Paradise Plains!”