I'll also work hard to conquer the dungeon today.

'jingle'

The ethereal and otherworldly divine music seemed to come from the horizon, guiding people on their way.

A young man in a white robe ascended the stairs step by step, while behind him lay an endless abyss of darkness, so deep that gazing at it felt as if one could be sucked in. Candles lit around him illuminated the stairs, which led into the distance, their end point being light.

On either side of the steps stood soldiers in golden armor, holding long spears, their expressions solemn. They were the gatekeepers of God, guarding against and driving away the lawless.

The white robe, adorned with gold thread depicting the sun, swayed gently with the boy's movements.

Surrounded by darkness, yet constantly moving towards the light, the candlelight around him grows dimmer and dimmer, but the only constant is the boy, who remains favored by the light.

Upon reaching the end and stepping into the light, it seemed as if God had truly descended.

The boy's expression remained calm, his lake-blue eyes never once glancing at God; he simply walked past God.

The white and holy divine robe fluttered lightly in the air, with golden patterns imprinted on it as if the sunlight had shone down, dazzling and eye-catching. But the moment the boy touched it, the divine robe overlapped with the white robe he was wearing.

The light has faded.

The dilapidated sun altar was revealed, crumbling and overgrown with weeds, bearing the marks of time. Like the vanished La Somésmian civilization, it had long since been abandoned and reduced to mere graffiti on the ground, having lost its sacred significance.

The most important solar calendar stone, according to legend, has long since fallen into ruins, turning into sand and dust with the passage of time, and ultimately destined to disappear. Its former glory can no longer be seen.

The boy sighed softly, as if he was lamenting something.

He took out something that looked like a potion from his sleeve. It contained a golden-red liquid, and when he shook it gently, it seemed as if golden flames were burning inside.

Ming Jin suddenly remembered a meeting she had with Ling Tong before the ruins dungeon.

He and Ling Tong met at a coffee shop on the street, sitting facing each other by the window. He ordered a coffee, while Ling Tong didn't order anything.

"Did you bring the things?" he asked.

Ling Tong took out four test tubes. "These contain my blood. Each tube will restore 25% of Mu Yegui's strength, but it takes some time for it to be absorbed and won't take effect immediately. Be careful not to break them. Although it's a liquid, it's also a flame. Currently, only the Caronas and Samuro tribes can touch it without harm. Anyone else who touches it will be burned alive, it's just a matter of how fast or slow."

"Being burned by it is more painful than ordinary burns. It not only burns the flesh, but also the soul, leaving no trace, including ashes."

He looked down and fiddled with the four test tubes, then suddenly remembered something and asked, "How long would a fever last for someone with my constitution?"

"A human's SSS-level is estimated to last about 10 minutes."

Ling Tong frowned and said, "This is Mu Yegui's food. Don't use it for anything strange."

The recollection ended there. Later, he seemed to have promised Ling Tong that he would give them all to Mu Yegui, but this wasn't the first time he had lied. In the end, he gave Noyce three of them to take to Mu Yegui, and he kept the last one hidden on his person.

Ming Jin looked up into the distance, at the countdown to his life that was always before him, and took out a pocket watch.
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【18】The Law of Right and Wrong

Rank: Crown Prince

Introduction: From the moment black and white are combined, you grasp the greatest law of the world.
Passive: Regardless of what happens, there is a fixed 1% win rate and a fixed 1% loss rate.

Active: Select the question; the pointer pointing to white indicates 'yes', and the pointer pointing to black indicates 'no'.

Cooldown: The next match can only begin calculation after the result of the previous match is finalized. Comment: The world has its own established rules; this is merely its manifestation. Of course, if you're using it for betting on lottery tickets or horse races, I suggest you just smash a block of tofu in your face. A gentleman may be killed but not humiliated; the noble 'laws of right and wrong' are not for trivial matters.

Owner: Forpers
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“Feilu, I’m going to force the use of the item ['18' Law of Right and Wrong].”

[Your Highness Forpers, please confirm whether to forcibly use the Crown Prince's item ['18' Law of Right and Wrong]. Note that this item will be completely destroyed and irretrievable after this use.]
"Confirm to use."

[Philip received a reply: Your Highness Forpers, please ask your question. Note that due to forced use, this item will have a more powerful effect than before, so please choose this last question carefully.]
“After I die, my brother Mingxi will surely be able to break away from me and become an independent individual.”

[Philu has received your question, and the answer is yes. However, because your question involves cause and effect, your existence will completely disappear from this world after your death as punishment for interfering with cause and effect. The result of the question will officially take effect after your death. Please be aware of this.]
"Thank you, Phil."

[You're welcome. It's my pleasure to provide you with this final service. I wish you a safe journey.]
The pocket watch in his palm turned into specks of light and disappeared into the darkness.

Mingjin looked up at the dark night sky, "I hope tomorrow will be a good day..."

With a 'crack,' he crushed the cap of the test tube, and as the glass shattered, a wave of intense heat instantly enveloped the surroundings.

The golden-red liquid poured from the test tube, and Ming Jin poured it over her head, the unbearable heat and pain gradually spreading throughout her body.

At that moment, he seemed to be covered in flames, becoming the only light in this darkness.

A gentle breeze blew by, lifting the boy's white robes, and golden-red light swayed lightly with his movements.

He gently raised his arm and began to dance the ancient sacrificial dance of the Lasomethmians.

As the last movement ended, the dance of the Sun Festival came to a close.

Flames enveloped him, completely covering him.

"Mingjin... Mingjin!!"

Suddenly he seemed to hear something, and abruptly turned his head, his expression changing slightly. Before he could make any move, he completely disappeared into the firelight.

The last bit of flame disappeared.

Mingxi looked at the boy burning in the flames, staggered and rushed over without thinking, but in the end she didn't touch anything.

He seemed to have lost all his strength and collapsed to the ground, covering his face with his hands, tears streaming down his face as he cried out in heart-wrenching sobs, "Ahhh—!"

What makes a crisp sound when something lands?

He stared blankly as he raised his head, revealing his swollen, red eyes and a face full of tears. He stared at the translucent, diamond-shaped gemstone on the ground for a long time without coming back to his senses. Then, he slowly reached out and tremblingly picked it up.

The gemstone is rhomboid in shape, as clear and dazzling as a diamond, but there is a dark spot in the center, which then spreads outwards like veins.
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【Death Gem】

Series: [Life]
Belongs to: The Mysterious Kingdom – 'Forpers'**
Acquisition Requirements: A death as noble as a hero's, that is the most beautiful sun.

Owner: Mingxi -
The gemstone refracted a golden light, and Mingxi suddenly turned her head to look at the horizon. Her lake-blue eyes reflected the golden line that appeared in the darkness, which gradually lengthened and widened, dyeing the sky with a golden-red hue and dispelling the darkness.

The sun has risen. (End of Chapter)