Chapter 2548: Nine Divine Stones

Adding to the increased consumption of Soul River’s water due to the enhanced intensity of the Spirit Flame, Leo realized his time was running even shorter. After all the painstaking preparation, this unexpected twist left him deeply frustrated. Yet, frustration wouldn’t solve his problem—he still had to find the Spirit Stone. He estimated that he could only endure the middle layers of Soulhaven Valley for thirty minutes at most. With a determined grit, he unleashed his spiritual sense, teleported, and pushed himself toward the valley's central region in search of the elusive Spirit Stone. The outcome, however, was nothing but disappointment. Even as the reserves of Soul River’s water dwindled to near depletion, the Spirit Stone remained out of reach. Forced to retreat from Soulhaven Valley, Leo replenished his supply of Soul River water and prepared for yet another attempt. Though he could only last thirty minutes at a time, Leo resolved to repeat this process tirelessly until he s