Apocalypse - Evil Shelter System

He never imagined that in this remote and desolate mountain range, he would find an intact altar!

What shocked him even more was the pool emitting a milky white glow in the center of the altar!

The milky white water seemed to contain an incredibly dense energy, and Alex could feel that it held an entirely new universe within it!

"Gulp~" Alex swallowed hard and dipped his finger into the pool. Instantly, a rich vitality permeated his pores and seeped into his body.

In just a moment, he felt all the fatigue in his body vanish!

"Elven Sacred Spring!" Alex's heart pounded wildly.

Even a brief immersion made him feel his strength had multiplied!

Alex slowly closed his eyes, quietly enjoying the intense vitality. After a moment, he opened his eyes again, which were now gleaming with fervor.

"This is incredible! If I bring this back, the leader will definitely praise me!" Alex said excitedly.

He almost forgot that a companion was standing beside him.

At this moment, Addison's face was cold and indifferent. He said in a stern voice, "Since the leader sent us here on this mission, there must be more than just this reward."

Hearing this, Alex was stunned.

"Could there be something even better?" he asked in amazement.

"What do you think?" Addison retorted. "What you just saw is only a part of the Elven Sacred Spring."

"Besides this, there is another treasure here called the Water of Life," Addison said calmly. "The effect of the Water of Life is extraordinary. Even a creature on the brink of death can instantly recover from injuries and greatly increase in strength by drinking just one drop!"

"Really? How is that possible?" Alex's eyes were filled with astonishment.

"If you don't believe me, you can try it yourself," Addison said with a light smile.

"Then I won't hold back!" Alex grinned, picking up a porcelain bowl and pouring himself a cup of the Water of Life.

"Gulp, gulp, gulp..."

Alex downed six cups of the Water of Life in succession. However, instead of showing any excitement, his face twisted in agony.

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Alex screamed as his body began to convulse, his skin turning a bluish-purple. Wisps of black smoke emerged from his pores, as if he were being scorched by flames.

Alex's face contorted with pain, sweat pouring down his forehead. He felt as if his body were being subjected to a thousand cuts. After enduring the torment for a long time, he finally couldn't hold back and let out a heart-wrenching scream.

Addison frowned as he watched Alex, saying calmly, "I know what you're thinking, but don't say I didn't warn you. The potency of the Water of Life is terrifying. The fact that you're still alive and kicking is already lucky. If it were anyone else, they would have already turned into a puddle of pus and blood."

"Damn it!" Alex cursed furiously but didn't dare to touch the porcelain vessels filled with the Water of Life again.

"Let's go!" Addison urged.

Alex took several deep breaths, gritting his teeth, and eventually chose to comply.

The two continued along the cave for some distance until they reached the other side.

The temperature here was noticeably lower, and the surroundings were covered with thick frost.

Alex glanced around, then stepped over a broken layer of ice. Immediately, a tree emitting a green glow came into view.

"The Tree of Life!" Alex's eyes lit up.

"Exactly!" Addison nodded. "The Tree of Life is an incredibly vital plant. It's said that its leaves can be used to create elixirs with unique healing properties. Moreover, the sap of the Tree of Life can heal wounds, and its roots are the main ingredient for high-level magical potions."

Hearing this, Alex couldn't help but show a look of delight. He carefully picked a tender green leaf.

"Hmm?" At that moment, Alex sensed something.

"Crack!"

A crisp sound suddenly echoed, and a half-meter-long venomous snake lunged out, baring its sharp fangs as it attacked Alex.

It all happened so quickly that Alex couldn't evade and took the deadly strike head-on.

The snake's fangs bit through Alex's right arm, and simultaneously, its venom spread, rapidly infiltrating his internal organs.

"Splurt!"

Bright red blood sprayed out, staining Alex's clothes. He grunted, staggered a few steps, and almost fell.

The sudden attack caught Addison off guard as well. He immediately drew his weapon to strike at the snake, but Alex stopped him.

"Wait!" Alex gasped. "This snake is..."

Addison paused, looking at Alex in confusion. "You know it?"

Alex took a deep breath and said in a low voice, "It's an Ice-Horned Python."

"Ice-Horned Python?" Addison raised an eyebrow, puzzled. "Never heard of it. Is it a ninth-tier magical beast?"

Alex nodded slightly, "The Ice-Horned Python is a peak fourth-tier magical beast, equivalent to a ninth-tier peak warrior of the Mothmen. Its strength is definitely not inferior to that of a Mothman Martial King, but its greatest skills lie in stealth and ambush."

Addison's eyes narrowed as he looked at the venomous snake.

The Ice-Horned Python flicked its crimson tongue, its eyes fiercely fixed on Alex and Addison. Its body coiled tightly as it silently approached Alex.

"Whoosh!"

Just as the Ice-Horned Python was about to strike, Alex suddenly threw a punch, hitting the python precisely at its weak spot, sending it flying.

"Boom!"

The Ice-Horned Python crashed to the ground, its body convulsing violently.

Seeing this, Addison let out a sigh of relief and glanced at Alex, "It seems you're not as useless as you claimed. You still have some strength left."

Alex smiled wryly, "That's only because you helped me earlier. Otherwise, I wouldn't have been a match for the Ice-Horned Python."

"No need to thank me," Addison waved it off. "Let's continue! Hopefully, you can find the Stone of Life!"

"Alright."

Alex took a deep breath, forcing himself to endure the pain as he moved forward again.

Addison followed beside Alex, constantly reminding him of various precautions.

After about half an hour, Alex finally stopped. In his sight, there was a massive cavern, and in the center of the cavern stood a snow-white, crystalline tree.