booktalesy Chapter 116 Black Tree
Chapter 116 Black Tree
Chapter 116 Black Tree
"I'm not quite sure either. All the trees here look the same, and I'm not sure where we are now. We can only take it one step at a time," Wei Xiang said.
Since they were just wandering around randomly, Yunhua followed the direction she had been called out to, and no one else stopped her.
They discovered that the dark matter in the vicinity was becoming increasingly dense in the direction Yunhua was heading, indicating that they were getting closer and closer to the source of this anomaly.
The further they went, the sparser these demonized black trees became, but they also grew taller and more eerie!
They have even started to actively attack humans.
A twisted black tree, over ten meters tall, suddenly dropped its branches, catching the team off guard. One of them was struck hard by a branch before he could cast a spell, and immediately coughed up blood.
Only then did the team realize what was happening, and one spell after another was thrown at the nearby black tree.
It was only then that people noticed that these black trees were somewhat different from those on the outside. They were not only taller but also more twisted. They all had no leaves and were very thin, resembling strange vines.
The twisted black tree has protruding burls that resemble eyes, making it very unsettling to look at, as if there are real eyes watching you.
Yunhua's flames struck the tree, igniting the black tree and releasing black energy that corroded the burning flames. Ordinary flames would have been extinguished long ago, but Yunhua's flames were spiritual fire with extremely high temperatures. Even with the obstruction of dark matter, it was difficult to resist the burning of the flames.
Although the black trees initially caught the group off guard, once they were prepared, the trees, despite being everywhere, posed little threat to them.
A tree is still just a tree; it can't grow legs to run away anymore. Its only means of attack is its branches, which can be dealt with by a single fireball.
Of course, this is a privilege reserved for the main character. For the other members of the team, it's really too difficult. Earth and water attacks are like nothing to them, and even fire attacks, without the blessing of a spirit seed, are easily corroded by the black energy on the tree.
Moreover, the space here is cramped, and many wide-range skills can easily injure your own teammates, so you must use them carefully.
In the end, although the black trees were finally dealt with, the mana and physical strength were greatly depleted.
However, everyone knew they couldn't stay in the forest any longer, otherwise the situation would only become more dangerous, so they continued on with the few people who still had the strength to spare.
Finally, after Yunhua set fire to several more black trees, the group finally left the dark forest.
After enduring the hardship of crossing a long-dried-up stream, everyone finally gave up. The arduous journey and the various dangers they encountered had left them physically and mentally exhausted, and even Yunhua was somewhat weary.
The restoration of magical energy is not something that can be done in a short time. During the rest period, thinking about the difficulties encountered on the way, several mages had the idea of giving up. The danger of this mission had exceeded their previous expectations.
In fact, it's already quite good that there are only two missing people so far. If it weren't for good luck, it's uncertain whether they would have been able to get out of that forest at all.
Looking at the group of people who were staggering and wavering, Wei Xiang showed a reluctant expression, but he also knew that this mission was based on voluntariness and that no one could be forced. However, if it was just the few military mages like them, it would be difficult to continue exploring.
But the reason for the Azure Flame Bird's mutation has not yet been found out, so how can he go back?
Finally, after expressing their respective thoughts, the old mage of the Magic Association, Wei Xiang and several other military mages, and Yun Hua decided to continue, while the others planned to stay where they were and wait for their backup, which was actually just to find a place to hide.
Wei Xiang didn't say much about their decision, but simply led the others away in silence.
Not long after setting off, Yunhua suddenly suggested that she would go alone. Seeing the suspicious looks from the others, Yunhua didn't know how to explain.
However, they didn't ask any further questions and agreed to Yunhua's suggestion, probably because they felt that he didn't want to continue exploring.
This is truly unfair to Yunhua; his sudden suggestion to split up was actually instructed by Aya.
While the group was resting, Yunhua suddenly noticed a strange pattern left on the ground.
When Yunhua and Aya were still in Shanghai, she had told them about the Assassin's Guild, including the secret codes they used to communicate, which was one of them.
Yunhua understood the implication: he was to come alone, which is why Yunhua suggested splitting up.
After Wei Xiang and the others left, Yun Hua searched the vicinity carefully and indeed found other marks left by Aya.
Following the directions indicated by the markers, Yunhua walked along, crossed streams, and climbed over mountain ridges, until she arrived at a wide basin surrounded by a ring of tall mountains.
From afar, Yunhua heard bursts of thunder, which reminded her of the lightning mage Xu Chao. Perhaps her senior sister was ahead, so Yunhua quickly ran over.
But before he had run far, Yunhua suddenly stopped and his face turned pale.
The already intense dark element underwent a qualitative change upon arriving here. The dark and chilling power spread along the wounds left from the battle, continuously invading Yunhua's body.
At the same time, another force also took the opportunity to surge into Yunhua's body, igniting the blood in his body that had been modified by the blood of the Flame King, and the scorching power of fire flowed inside Yunhua's body!
Two completely different forces were constantly clashing within Yunhua's body, rendering him unable to move. At this moment, Yunhua's body had become a battlefield, and the battle between the two sides not only eliminated each other but also affected Yunhua's internal organs.
Xiao Ti, who had been staying on Yunhua's body, noticed her master's strange behavior and panicked, not knowing what to do.
At that moment, a figure suddenly appeared beside Yunhua, took out a collar, and put it directly around Yunhua's neck.
After putting on the collar, Yunhua was surprised to find that the dark matter that was constantly eroding her body suddenly seemed to be suppressed, becoming listless, and was quickly driven out by another scorching fire elemental power.
Instantly, flames rose from Yunhua's body, and the black aura receded. Although the external flames were still raging within Yunhua's body, they were still bearable, at least not as completely immobile as before.
Only then did Yunhua have time to notice the person beside her. "Thank you, Senior Sister."
Naturally, who else could it be but Aya?
At this moment, Aya changed into the outfit she wore when they first met; the black cloak allowed her to easily blend into the darkness.
"Let's not talk about this anymore, let's leave quickly. This magic-suppressing collar can only temporarily suppress these dark substances; it will lose its effectiveness over time!"