【Your current balance: 0 Locke Diamonds】
The powerful items in the store made Chu Chen's heart flutter with excitement.
It was safe to say that if he started spending big, his strength would skyrocket, like a rocket.
Punching stars and kicking generals seemed like a dream within reach.
However, when his gaze fell upon his balance, it was like a bucket of cold water, instantly deflating him.
"The products are great, incredibly powerful, I'm very satisfied."
"But sorry, I'm a broke-ass, I don't deserve them."
Looking at all these powerful items in the store, unable to afford a single one, Chu Chen fell into deep self-deprecation.
He didn't expect that even in a different world, he was still a broke-ass who couldn't afford to spend.
"A single star core costs five million Locke Diamonds..."
"And with five million Locke Diamonds, I can buy..."
"....."
"Damn it, let's do it!"
"Fortune favors the bold!"
"Without searching for star cores, how can I get Locke Diamonds?!"
"After this, maybe I can leave this godforsaken planet."
"And step into a brighter future!"
Looking at the big fat zero on his store balance, Chu Chen gritted his teeth, deciding to go for it.
The allure of spending was too great for Chu Chen to resist.
This could be his chance to leave this planet.
However, despite his resolve, Chu Chen didn't intend to act immediately.
Instead, he decided to develop himself first.
His current strength was still too weak.
Going to search for star cores right now was far too dangerous.
He was willing to gamble for a windfall, but he wasn't reckless enough to risk his life.
"Come on Dimo, let's keep training."
"Training makes both humans and elves strong!"
Chu Chen called out to Dimo, preparing to take him away from the Rift and find a secluded place to continue their arduous training.
However, Dimo sensed something amiss.
"Dimo!! (Partner, be careful!)"
Dimo let out an urgent cry, his whole body tense.
"Hmm?!"
"Dimo, what's wrong?"
Chu Chen noticed Dimo's unusual behavior and became a little suspicious.
"Dimo Dimo (Partner, look over there!)" Dimo pointed in a direction.
Following Dimo's direction, Chu Chen looked intently.
He saw that the Rift below, at some point, had been flooded with hundreds of Rift creatures.
And there were still more Rift creatures, surging out of the Rift, vying to get out, as if there was no end to them.
This sight sent a shiver down Chu Chen's spine.
"Go, Dimo!"
"We can't stay here!"
"If we get surrounded by Rift creatures, we're in trouble."
Seeing that dozens more monsters had emerged from the Rift in just a short time, Chu Chen made a decisive decision and immediately fled the area with Dimo.
However, even though Chu Chen was decisive, he was still spotted by some Rift creatures.
Immediately, led by a dozen Wind Riders, more than a hundred Rift creatures began to chase after Chu Chen and Dimo.
Roar!
The violent roars echoed behind Chu Chen, the Rift creatures in hot pursuit, biting at their heels.
It was as if they wouldn't stop until they tore them apart.
"Only about a hundred and something."
"Good, good."
"It's still within our capability."
"Since that's the case, Dimo, let's make them know who's boss once we get a little further."
After looking back several times while running, Chu Chen had a plan.
Just a hundred or so Rift creatures, he planned to take them down once they were further away from the Rift.
If he acted now, he was afraid that being too close to the Rift would attract more Rift creatures.
If that happened, he would be mobbed and killed.
After running for another ten minutes, Chu Chen and Dimo exchanged a glance and stopped running in unison.
The tide was about to turn!
"We should be far enough now."
"Since that's the case, it's time to fight back, Dimo!"
"Dimo Dimo! (Kill them!)"
Chu Chen and Dimo were brimming with fighting spirit, ready to take on the Rift creatures that were pursuing them.
"Wind Riders, huh? You're fast, aren't you? Take this, Star Magic!"
Chu Chen raised his staff, and vast magical energy burst forth, forming a giant star with a diameter of about two meters in the air.
Then, without hesitation, he hurled it towards the cluster of Wind Riders at the front.
BOOM!
Like a powerful bomb, the star landed on the Wind Riders, instantly unleashing terrifying energy.
Seven or eight Wind Riders were caught off guard and were instantly reduced to ashes.
The remaining five or six Wind Riders, though they managed to dodge the terrifying attack, were still injured to varying degrees, each with a wound or two.
"Dimo Dimo! (Amazing, partner!)" Seeing Chu Chen's successful attack, Dimo couldn't help but give a thumbs up.
Then, he didn't want to be outdone, and he started to unleash his power.
Dimo's small face turned serious, and powerful light particles began to fluctuate around him.
As if dancing bubbles, the light particles became more and more dense, under Dimo's control, he launched them at the remaining Wind Riders in a furious barrage.
Crackle, crackle!
Clear sounds, like firecrackers, rang out continuously.
The light particles, like bullets, constantly bombarded the Wind Riders, making them howl in pain.
Under this powerful particle bombardment, the Wind Riders couldn't hold on for long, and they scattered.
"Dimo, awesome!" Seeing Dimo being so valiant, Chu Chen immediately gave a thumbs up in return.
Dimo, feeling acknowledged by his partner, was very excited, his fighting spirit instantly skyrocketed.
He no longer used light particle ranged attacks on the enemies.
Instead, he transformed into a dazzling stream of light.
Like a burning little sun, he began to charge through the battlefield at incredible speed.
What followed was a sight like harvesting wheat, the Rift creatures on the field falling in droves.
This scene left Chu Chen somewhat astonished.
He was astonished by Dimo's overwhelming power.
Dimo was mowing them down, there was nothing left for him to do.
About two or three minutes later, Dimo stopped and returned to Chu Chen's side.
And all the Rift creatures on the field had disappeared.
"Dimo Dimo! (Partner, I defeated them all!)"
"Dimo! (I'm awesome, right!)"
Dimo puffed out his chest, pointing at the ravaged battlefield, looking at Chu Chen, a touch of pride in his expression!
"Awesome, partner!"
"Dimo's the best!" Looking at Dimo's proud little face, Chu Chen, of course, wouldn't put a damper on his good partner's mood, and quickly complimented him with a smile.
"Dimo. (Hehe)" Praised by Chu Chen, Dimo immediately flashed a happy smile.
Then, he realized that he felt a little unsteady, and he plopped down onto the ground.
"Hmm? Dimo, what's wrong?"
"Did you get hurt just now?!"
Dimo's sudden lethargy startled Chu Chen, he thought that Dimo had been injured just now.
He quickly squatted down and began to check Dimo.
"Hmm...No injuries."
"Maybe you're just too tired?"
After thoroughly checking Dimo, Chu Chen was relieved.
Dimo wasn't injured, he was just exhausted.
It made sense, after all, Dimo was only born recently, he must have given it his all to take down hundreds of Rift creatures.
Otherwise, even though most of the Rift creatures were low-level, it wouldn't have been so easy for Dimo to defeat them.
After all, he was still an elf baby, just half a month old.