Chapter 33 Building A Secret Base - [3]

With the pickaxe firmly in my hands, I gather all my strength to strike the last red stone in front of me. The energy from the impact reverberates through my arm, but to my surprise, instead of the stone disintegrating, the ground gives way beneath my feet, and I am swallowed by an unexpected void.

My heart momentarily races as I realize I'm falling into a precipice. However, the experience gained from my previous excavations has given me a special ability. As a reflex, I raise the hand equipped with the gauntlet and unleash the magical power contained within it.

A bright aura envelops my body as the weight of the fall is lessened. I feel as if I'm floating in the air, slowly descending towards the ground below me. Gravity seems to have lost some of its strength as I glide smoothly through the empty space.

As I descend slowly, I take the opportunity to observe the surroundings of the precipice. The light from torches on the wall of the hole illuminates the environment, revealing the complexity and beauty of the rocks around me. Stalactites and stalagmites form on the walls, creating a breathtaking underground landscape.

Finally, my feet touch the ground, and the magical floatation dissipates.

"Roar!!!"

My heart races as I hear the roar echoing through the cave walls. The sounds of heavy footsteps approaching increase my unease. Quickly, I raise the hand equipped with the gauntlet and focus my power to create a bright and intense light.

The brightness spreads throughout the environment, revealing the frightening creatures that are approaching. Giant cockroaches and ants, with robust carapaces and numerous legs, rush towards me with terrifying ferocity. Their eyes gleam with wild and ravenous energy.

[Cave Cockroaches]

[Health points] =(7,000) / (7,000)

[Level] = (20)

[Cave Ants]

[Health points] =(7,000) / (7,000)

[Level] = (20)

A shiver runs down my spine, but my determination doesn't waver. I have faced greater challenges and overcome dangerous obstacles before, and this will be no different. Mentally, I prepare myself for the imminent confrontation.

"Ding! Ding!"

The system screen appears before me again, saying, [Carry out a massacre and exterminate all the insects that stand in your way!]

[Reward]: [Randomly Generated!!]

With the monsters approaching, my mind remains calm and focused. With a quick motion, I raise the hand equipped with the gauntlet and channel my magical energy. I focus on a containment spell, creating luminous magical bonds that extend from my fingers towards the enemies.

The bonds wrap around the monsters, restraining them and limiting their movements. With my magical ability, I can control their mobility and prevent them from advancing towards me. They struggle against the restraints, but my determination is stronger.

With the monsters temporarily contained, I seize the opportunity to draw my energy pistol. The weapon gleams in my hands, ready to be used against the menacing creatures. I aim it at the staggering carcasses and pull the trigger, releasing devastating energy blasts.

"Zihhhooon!"

The shots from the pistol echo through the cave, blending with the sounds of the monsters' groans. The impact of the energy bullets causes violent explosions, spreading pink viscera and blood in all directions. The bodies of the creatures are torn apart in grotesque pieces, a chaotic and macabre scene.

"Wishhhh!"

[You received 1,000 experience!]

[LEVEL UP!] +1

[You received 1,000 experience!]

[You received 1,000 experience!]I think you should take a look at

[LEVEL UP!] +1

The darkness of the cave is illuminated by the bright light of the shots and the magical energy emanating from my gauntlet. Every move is executed with mastery, allowing me to maintain the advantage over my adversaries.

[You received 1,000 experience!]

[You received 1,000 experience!]

In the end, when the dust settles, the cave becomes silent, except for the sound of my footsteps echoing on the walls. I look around, observing the aftermath of my bloody battle.

"Okay, I hate cockroaches!"

Ding! Ding!

After completing the mission relatively easily, as these monsters are weak and unable to break through the barrier created by a level 3 energy crystal, the system appears and rewards me.

[Congratulations, user! You received [Growth Powder] (x500,000)]

[Description]: Powder capable of instantly making trees, crops, flowers, among other things, grow and develop. [Note: Do not use this on your own penis!]

( ͡^ ͜ʖ ͡^)

I guess the system loves me. With this powder, everything becomes easier. I know exactly what I need to do.

Determined to return to my base, I start stacking stone blocks on top of each other, creating an improvised staircase.

Each block fits perfectly, forming a solid structure that allows me to climb safely. I ascend the steps with agility, maintaining a steady pace.

After a steep climb, I finally reach the entrance of the base. Knowing that the danger is temporarily averted, my focus shifts to the next step of my plan.

Quickly, I pass through the base door and make my way to the plantation room. The soft glow of torchlight illuminates the environment as my mind contemplates numerous possibilities.

With a smile on my lips, I advance toward the strategically positioned piston on the floor. With a firm step, I activate the mechanism, opening access to the plantation room.

I enter the plantation room and gaze upon the work that has already been done. Soil blocks stretch across the room, and in the center, the passage that allows water to flow freely through the plantation, keeping it irrigated and thriving.

However, my thoughts turn to the next step of my ambitious project. Connecting everything into an automated system that creates and sends golems to the surface, so I can gain experience and strengthen myself.

With the help of my intelligence, I begin shaping the stone blocks, giving them specific forms. All of this is necessary. Then, I head to the storage room and grab some wooden blocks, starting to assemble double chests. One by one, I stack the wooden blocks with precision, creating spacious and functional compartments. These chests will be essential for storing the growth powder to be used in the future.

After completing the construction of the chests, I carefully place the growth powder inside, ensuring that they are safe and protected until I need them.

Before proceeding, I decide to break a nearby wall. With my pickaxe in hand, I start digging upward, carving a path through the solid rocks. With each strike, dust rises, revealing the path I'm creating.

As I progress, I continue to use the space below me, carving another staircase. The pickaxe scrapes against the stone, creating rough and uneven steps, but sufficient for the golems to climb to the surface with ease.

Finally, after considerable effort, I reach the surface. The sunlight hits my face, momentarily blinding me. I take a deep breath of fresh air and feel the gentle breeze caressing my skin.

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