Synopsis

The chapter opens with the protagonist discovering that the Philosopher's Stone is fragmented, and its use awakens powerful guardians. He narrowly escapes using a hidden transportation scroll. Simultaneously, a major server event is triggered by another player's actions, resulting in a surge for resource gathering, which the protagonist capitalizes on by selling his collected materials. He uses the stone's elemental refinement ability to create ore from cheap stones, setting the stage for further progression. However, he struggles with the low success rate due to the fragmented stone.