Transmigrating to Modern Earth from the Future-Chapter 81: The end is near

The summit of the colossal mountain was unlike anything Lumen had ever seen. It stretched out before him in all its breathtaking glory, a world above the clouds. Below, a quilt of lush green forests, meandering rivers, and distant peaks formed a picturesque landscape that seemed to belong to a different realm.

Above him, the sky was painted in hues of orange and pink as the sun began its descent toward the horizon. The summit itself was a wide plateau, flat and expansive, offering a panoramic view that would steal the breath of even the most seasoned adventurer.

Yet, amidst this breathtaking beauty, a profound sense of foreboding hung in the air. The Apex Mountain Guardian, the level 50 boss beast, stood as a sentinel at the very peak of the mountain. Its massive form was a monument to ancient power.

The guardian was encased in a formidable exoskeleton of stone, etched with mysterious symbols and markings. Its eyes, deep and penetrating, shone with an otherworldly intelligence that sent shivers down Lumen’s spine. Massive stone wings, like those of a titan, extended from its back, hinting at the creature’s unimaginable strength.

The creature’s stone-clad limbs flexed, and the very ground seemed to tremble beneath its weight. Each step it took sent reverberations through the plateau. Lumen knew that this battle would be unlike any he had faced before.

As Lumen observed the guardian, he noticed the aura of the mountain itself seemed to converge around the creature. The wind whispered ancient secrets, and the very stones beneath its feet seemed to shift in deference. It was as if the guardian was an embodiment of the mountain’s essence, a protector of its deepest mysteries.

The countdown to the tutorial’s end was a relentless reminder of the urgency of the situation. With only 24 hours remaining, Lumen couldn’t afford to back down. He had come too far, faced too many challenges, and learned too much to turn back now.

With grim determination, Lumen took a step forward, his Arcane Spear held at the ready. He knew that the battle ahead would test not only his strength but also his wits. The guardian’s ancient power and the secrets it held were within his grasp, but he would have to fight with all his might to claim them.

As the sun dipped below the horizon, the final day of the tutorial approached for many who were still surviving. Long shadows were cast across the summit, Lumen and the Apex Mountain Guardian faced each other, the fate of each other’s lives were at stake as neither side was certain who would be winning this battle.

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Qu Quan, Will, and Jake had faced their own trials over the past two weeks within the tutorial. Each of them had pushed themselves to the limits of their abilities and beyond. They had grown stronger, honed their skills, and reached the coveted E tier.

Qu Quan, with her mastery of her archery, had become a force to be reckoned with. She could shape the very wind to her will to allow her arrows passage no matter what obstacles lay in wait. Her understanding of the bow had deepened, along with the little usages of mana she had been granted when she received her class evolution.

Will had unlocked the secrets of his magic skills, choosing to focus on the healer side of things as he still was nowhere near as proficient in battle as the other seasoned hunters, instead choosing to stay behind the front line combatants and act as their support. Mainly Jake and Qu Quan were the recipients of his support as they were the only hunting team he actually worked with.

Jake, the master of the sword and shield, had long become powerful enough to topple towering trees with a full powered shield bash. His adeptness and strength with the sword hadn’t yet met a foe who could resist it and every battle the group had won so far was mainly with the help from Jake.

[Announcement! Announcement! The Apex Mountain Guardian has been awakened at the summit of the tutorial, if the challenger of the boss of the tutorial succeeds in killing it, rewards will be distributed to all surviving participants upon their completion of the tutorial.]

Yet, as they rested after their latest battle with an E-tier beast, the trio couldn’t help but feel a sense of unease. They had come to rely on each other and had formed a close-knit team, but their thoughts were with Lumen, who was facing the Apex Mountain Guardian alone.

They knew it had to be Lumen who had awakened the boss of the tutorial, it just had to be with the way he explained his grand goals to them before he departed.

Qu Quan leaned against a rocky outcrop, his eyes scanning the distant horizon. "I can’t help but worry about Lumen," he said, his voice tinged with concern. "Taking on the boss beast alone... it’s a monumental challenge."

Will nodded in agreement, his well attuned senses picking up the subtle shifts in the air. "He’s faced incredible odds before, but this is on a different scale. The guardian’s power must be immense."

Jake sat beside them, his gaze fixed on the sky. "We’ve all come so far, but we can’t forget the risks involved. Lumen’s quest for knowledge is admirable, but I fear he’s risking everything."

Their conversation was filled with a mixture of curiosity and sadness. They were curious about what Lumen might discover at the mountain’s summit, what secrets awaited him there. But they were also saddened by the uncertainty of his fate, knowing that they could do nothing but wait and hope for his return. freeweɓnovel.cøm

As the final hours of the tutorial counted down, Qu Quan, Will, and Jake found solace in each other’s company. They had become more than just fellow participants; they were friends, united by their shared experiences and their concern for their missing comrade.

The mountain loomed over them, its secrets hidden within the ancient guardian and the mysteries of the summit. With the sun setting on the horizon, they prepared for another night’s rest, their thoughts never straying far from the one who had ventured ahead, facing the ultimate challenge in pursuit of knowledge and power.