With the class change to Shield Guardian and maxed-out defense, I can maintain infinite health.

At this moment, Chen Ming was standing on the edge of the giant sinkhole.

Just like the edge of a cliff.

He glanced at the map.

"The comprehensive instance is located at the bottom of this sinkhole."

Chen Ming peeked out and glanced down.

The fog was so thick that it almost completely covered the bottom, making it impossible to see exactly how deep it was.

"Is this really just an open-world instance, and not some terrifying monster's lair?"

It's no surprise that in the Forest of Mythical Beasts, such a place represents mysterious danger.

If it were someone else, they would definitely have no choice but to give up.

However, Chen Ming is different.

With a level 5 attribute, his constitution has reached 3800.

With his current combat strength.

He doesn't hesitate to fight against beasts below level 10.

As for level 10 or higher beasts, the difference in combat power is quite large.

Like job changers, beasts also gain new abilities every 10 levels.

However, even if Chen Ming is currently unable to kill a level 10 or higher alien beast in a one-on-one fight, he still has no problem running away.

Immediately, Chen Ming made his decision without hesitation.

Since we're already here, how could we not go down and see what's going on?

He jumped off the edge of the sinkhole, choosing the fastest route.

come down!

A cold wind howled through the mist, sounding like eerie howls.

Chen Ming descended for an unknown amount of time before finally reaching the bottom.

boom!

He crashed to the ground.

-1!

He got up and looked around.

What comes into view is a huge valley.

There were many pebbles scattered around.

The entire valley was dimly lit and shrouded in a pale blue mist.

In the distance, some protruding hilltops can be vaguely seen.

Holding the dungeon rune, Chen Ming quickly arrived at his destination.

An area surrounded by giant rocks, shrouded in a thin curtain of light, with ripples flowing above it.

[Cloud Hidden Mountain Stream Dungeon]

[Type: Mixed (Treasure Hunt + Challenge)]

[Entry requires a specific instance rune!]

The talisman in Chen Ming's hand emitted a faint light, which quickly enveloped his entire body.

Immediately, the scenery ahead changed rapidly.

In the blink of an eye, he had entered the instance.

Before your eyes is a lush, green meadow, with all sorts of exotic plants exuding a refreshing fragrance.

On the left and right sides are towering cliffs.

This is a canyon.

[Cloud Hidden Mountain Stream Dungeon]

Customs clearance requirements

[1. Treasure Hunt: Collect 10 or more energy-attribute substances!]

[2. Challenge: Successfully defeat 5 or more guardian beasts!]

[Limited Time Offer: 24 Hours!]

"A treasure hunt instance?"

Chen Ming's eyes lit up.

Moreover, it's a treasure hunt for rare resources!

He became excited and quickly used his mental power to investigate.

The next moment, his eyes widened in surprise.

【Green Sprout】: Attribute Restoration

【Vermilion Fruit】: Fire elemental power attribute

【Thick Earth Flower】: Constitution attribute

"Holy crap, so many?!"

Within a ten-meter radius of where Chen Ming is currently located, there are three rare resources!

After using his mental power to examine them, he could clearly sense the pure attribute energy contained within these strange plants.

It's definitely a rare resource.

Moreover, this canyon is quite large.

There was still a large area ahead waiting for him to explore.

This is a sign of wealth!

The value of rare resources goes without saying.

"It was indeed the right decision to come down and check."

He never expected that the dungeon rune he casually obtained from killing the alien beast would actually contain rare resources.

Chen Ming immediately collected the three rare "exotic plants" he had discovered.

[Treasure Hunt: Collect 10 or more energy-attribute substances]

[Progress: 3/10]

"This is way too easy."

The requirements for passing the level can be met with ease.

However, Chen Ming knew that meeting the conditions for passing the level was only the most basic requirement.

The more conditions you complete, the better the final reward will be.

Looking at the three rare resources in his hand, Chen Ming did not hesitate at all.

They chose to refine it on the spot.

In his palm, the [Green Wood Sprout] withered rapidly, turning into a faint wisp of pure energy that Chen Ming absorbed.

[Restore Attribute +5]

"Huh? It even has added attributes?"

It seems the quality is not low.

I really found a treasure!

He continued to absorb the [Thick Earth Flower].

[Constitution attribute +50!]

"Yes, yes."

Chen Ming's face lit up with joy.

However, looking at the last remaining [Vermilion Fruit] in his hand, he hesitated.

"A rare resource of the fire element."

In terms of job advancement, Chen Ming is only a Shield Guardian and does not possess any elemental attributes.

Or to put it another way, C-rank professions are not yet worthy of elemental power.

For example, Qin Zhixue's Holy Angel is a light element.

Even Sun Yang, a B-rank stealth swordsman, possesses dark elemental power.

For those job changers who possess clear elemental powers, there's no need to hesitate; naturally, absorbing rare resources of the corresponding element is the best course of action.

However, this doesn't mean that Chen Ming is unable to absorb rare elemental resources.

However, once absorbed, it's equivalent to determining the direction of his level 10 awakening skill in advance.

For example, if Chen Ming wanted to awaken the fire elemental ability at level 10, he could now absorb this [Vermilion Fruit].

"No need to rush this, we'll see later."

Chen Ming stored the [Vermilion Fruit] in his mental space.

Even if you don't really need them, you can still sell rare resources.

This thing is worth a lot of money.

I have to say, things have become so much more convenient since I awakened my spiritual space.

Having too much of this rare resource on you will definitely attract some covetous eyes.

Chen Ming continued forward, searching for rare resources.

His attention was mainly focused on those unusual plants.

It's clear that the rare resources in this dungeon are all plant-based.

Soon, he found another plant that contained elemental energy.

【Tongxin Grass】: Attribute Restoration

"Another one with recovery attributes, and its quality seems quite high?"

Chen Ming sensed more attribute energy in this plant.

[Treasure Hunt: Collect 10 or more energy-attribute substances]

[Progress: 4/10]

He had just picked it when he paused.

"Hmm? Something seems off."

Chen Ming bent down and stared at the light purple grass.

A faint, visible light shimmered within the translucent leaves.

Even an ordinary person can see its extraordinary nature.

However, Chen Ming sensed another 'impure' energy within it.

"It's poison."

This herb is poisonous.

It's the highly poisonous kind.

Chen Ming understood immediately and put the herb into his mouth.

"Try it and see how poisonous it is."

[Restores attribute +10!]

I briefly reminisced about it.

Chen Ming continued on his way.

The canyon is a one-way passage, so he doesn't need to figure out directions.

Just keep moving forward.

Soon, Chen Ming found another one.

【Wind Orchid】: Wind element, Agility attribute

Just as he was about to capture it, a sudden change occurred.

A rather eerie gust of wind blew by, sending chills down one's spine.

In the misty wind, a blurry shadow rapidly approached Chen Ming's direction.

Chen Ming sensed something was wrong almost instantly and reacted quickly.

Hand up and down!

He has developed an instinctive reaction.

No matter what kind of monster or demon it is, if you encounter it, stab it first.