Chapter 413 Ancient Tree, Attack
Su Ning didn't expect that Lin Ye actually possessed the power of blood, and it was an extremely rare elven bloodline.
Although she also possesses the blood power of the petrified Medusa, there are very few players who have actually seen such blood power in reality.
Lin Ye was the second player she had met in reality who possessed the power of blood, which made her feel a little surprised and curious.
Lin Ye's movements were light and graceful, and his every gesture seemed to blend into the surrounding natural environment.
His eyes were deep and calm, as if he could see through everything.
Suning noticed that his fingers were slender and powerful, and when they lightly rested on the bowstring, even the air seemed to freeze.
This unique temperament is obviously not just due to his outstanding appearance, but comes from the elven blood flowing in his body.
However, Suning quickly regained his composure.
She knew that now was not the time to lament about these things.
Even though Lin Ye was once a neighbor, many years have passed and they are no longer familiar with each other.
Their reunion at this moment is more of an arrangement of fate than a continuation of emotion.
Suning didn't hesitate and got straight to the point: "Lin Ye, we came here to find out why Longhu Wetland Park was not affected by the viral disaster. Since you have lived here for so long, have you noticed anything unusual here?"
Su Ning's tone was calm and direct, and he looked straight at Lin Ye without any avoidance.
Lin Ye nodded slightly, seemingly not surprised by Suning's directness.
He pondered for a moment, then spoke, "This place is indeed somewhat special. Ever since the earthquake, the victims here have gathered from surrounding areas. After the viral disaster broke out, we took refuge in this wetland and found that the virus seemed unable to spread here. At first, we thought the natural environment of the wetland suppressed the spread of the virus, but later we discovered that it was not that simple."
Lin Ye expressed his guess.
He paused, his eyes sweeping over Su Ning and Zhang Li beside him, and continued, "In the center of this wetland, there is an ancient forest. Within the forest stands a huge ancient tree. I suspect that tree may be the key to keeping this area from being affected by the virus."
When Su Ning heard this, he was a little confused: "Ancient tree?"
Jiang Nana, who was standing by, asked, "Ancient trees? Why didn't I hear Brother Huang Yi mention any ancient trees before? And we didn't see any ancient trees along the way here."
As Suning spoke, he looked outside the small base and saw only the dark shadow of the polar night. It was pitch black outside, and there was no ancient tree as Lin Ye had mentioned.
Lin Ye: "So this is the problem. This ancient tree is very huge, and because of the polar night, it is impossible to see it. Only by getting close to the trunk can you know its existence."
"Brother Sun and I have mentioned before that we suspect the tree is to blame, but we're not sure. Furthermore, we can't get close to the ancient tree. There's a terrifying mutant vine guarding it. Furthermore, there are many mutant animals living on the tree, so we can't get close at all."
When Suning heard this, he felt that he had found a piece of key information.
"In that case, can you take us to see this ancient tree? Let's first find out what the reason is."
Lin Ye nodded. "Okay. But there are some mutant creatures guarding the ancient tree. We tried to get close to it before, but they pushed us back. If you want to go, you have to be mentally prepared."
Zhang Li couldn't help but interrupt when she heard this: "Strange creature? What is it?"
Lin Ye glanced at her and said calmly: "Some mutated monkeys, huge in size, swift in movement, and extremely aggressive. They seem to have some connection with the ancient tree and do not allow anyone to approach." Su Ning frowned and thought to himself.
Lin Ye’s words made Su Ning and Jiang Nana fall into deep thought.
Ancient trees, vines, mutated animals... these pieces of information are intertwined together, as if unveiling a mystery hidden deep in the wetlands.
Suning frowned and looked at the dark night outside the base again, trying to catch a glimpse of the outline of the ancient tree in the darkness.
However, the shroud of polar night made everything blurry.
"If this ancient tree is really the reason for blocking the virus, then we have to go and see it no matter what," said Zhang Li.
Jiang Nana hesitated. "But didn't Lin Ye say there were terrifying vines and mutant animals there? Wouldn't it be too dangerous if we rushed over there rashly?"
Suning: "Then get ready."
Lin Ye glanced at Su Ning and said, "Okay, since you have decided, I will take you there. However, you must listen to my instructions and do not act on your own."
Suning nodded: "No problem."
Zhang Li also echoed: "Don't worry, we won't be a drag."
Ji Fengyan and Tang Yuanbin were still talking to Sun Yi about some strange things here. They didn't expect Suning and others to come back so soon.
Hearing Suning and the others propose to explore the ancient tree, Sun Yi suddenly realized it. He clapped his hands, a look of annoyance on his face: "Oh, I forgot about this ancient tree! We have suspected before that it might be the key to this area being unaffected by the virus, but because of those mutant creatures and terrifying vines, we have never dared to approach it easily.
Since you think there's something wrong here, let Xiaolin take you to have a look."
His tone was relaxed, as if he was just asking them to explore the way, but Suning and others heard a hint of caution and worry in his words.
Tang Yuanbin frowned and couldn't help asking, "Aren't there a lot of mutant creatures here? Aren't you afraid they'll all come over and attack you?"
Sun Yi smiled and waved his hand. "This has indeed happened before, but later we discovered a strange phenomenon. As long as we don't leave this area, those mutant animals and plants won't attack us. They seem to only move around near the ancient tree and won't easily cross the border."
Hearing this, everyone couldn't help but look surprised.
Not infected by viruses and not attacked by mutant creatures, this wetland is like a pure land in the midst of natural disasters. It can even be said to be an ideal location for building a large base.
Tang Yuanbin and Ji Fengyan began to consider the feasibility of this.
Jiang Nana couldn't help but sigh, "This place is like a paradise in the midst of a natural disaster! If we could build a large base here, wouldn't it be able to shelter even more people?"
Sun Yi nodded, a hint of helplessness in his tone: "We have considered this issue, but the resources here are limited and cannot support too many people. Moreover, although those mutant creatures do not actively attack us, their threat still exists. We dare not expand the scope of the base easily, for fear of disrupting this delicate balance."
When Suning heard this, his heart couldn't help but move.
She looked at Lin Ye and asked in a low voice, "Do you think that if we can find the secret of the ancient tree, we can solve these problems?"
Lin Ye was silent for a moment, then nodded. "It's possible. If that ancient tree is truly the key to keeping this area from being affected by the virus, then perhaps we can harness its power to expand the safe zone, or even find a way to combat the virus."
Zhang Li also excitedly interrupted, "What are we waiting for? Let's go check it out!"
Seeing how determined they were, Sun Yi patted Lin Ye on the shoulder and said, "Xiao Lin, lead them over. Be careful. If the situation doesn't go right, retreat immediately. Don't force a fight."
Lin Ye nodded, his tone calm: "I understand."
After leaving the base, Lin Ye led them along a hidden path into the depths of the wetland.
The trees around them were getting denser and denser, the air was filled with the smell of damp earth, and occasionally a low growl could be heard from afar, as if something was peering at them in the darkness.
After walking for about ten minutes, Lin Ye suddenly stopped and raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet.
He whispered, "The area ahead is the ancient tree. Those vines and mutant animals are nearby. Everyone, be careful and try not to make any noise."
Suning followed his gaze and saw a huge shadow vaguely visible in the darkness ahead, standing there like a small mountain.
That should be the ancient tree that Lin Ye mentioned.
However, before they could get close, a low roar suddenly came from the darkness, and then several pairs of glowing eyes lit up in the woods, staring at them intently.
The scavenging eyes swept over.
[Mutated Animal: Hooked Ape]
Talent: Sharp Claws
Skill: Sharp Claws
There are many hook-clawed monkeys, each with very large and sharp claws.
Lin Ye: "Everyone, be careful. This monkey's claws are very powerful. Don't get caught by them. Also, we have to be careful of sneak attacks from the mutant vines. These are the most dangerous."
At this moment, Zhang Li suddenly whispered, "Look, those vines... seem to be moving!"
Everyone followed her gaze and saw that the vines on the ground seemed to come alive, slowly spreading towards them, making a slight rustling sound.
Lin Ye's eyes narrowed, and he said hurriedly, "Retreat quickly! Don't let them get to you!"
However, it was too late.
The vines suddenly sped up and pounced towards them like a snake.
At the same time, bursts of low growls were heard in the darkness, and several huge mutant animals rushed out of the woods, pouncing on them with bared fangs and claws.
"Fight!" Lin Ye shouted, and the arrow in his hand shot out instantly, accurately hitting the eye of a hook-clawed ape.
Suning also reacted quickly. When his scavenging eyes swept over the vine information, a sense of familiarity came over him.
[Mutated Plant: Giant Vine]
talent:
Growth: It has an amazing growth rate and can grow rapidly in a short period of time.
Parasitism: By parasitizing powerful creatures, you can continuously strengthen yourself.
Skill:
Entanglement: Ability to flexibly use its own flexible vines to tightly wrap around the target;
Absorption: Once the prey is successfully captured, the animal will absorb the nutrients and vitality from its body at an extremely fast speed.
"Giant vine? I seem to have seen this mutant plant somewhere before."
That’s right, Suning had encountered this giant vine before, but the first time he met it, this giant vine had the parasitic talent.
The strength has also become much stronger.
The wind blade in Gu Cheng'an's hand was like an invisible sword, drawing sharp arcs in the air.
Wherever the wind blade passed, the vines that tried to entangle everyone broke one after another, and green juice splashed to the ground, making a slight corrosive sound.
However, the vines seemed endless. The moment they broke, new vines came from all directions, like a huge green spider web, trying to trap them tightly.
Ji Fengyan stood in the middle of the team, his hands slightly raised, his eyes solemn.
His gravity control ability formed an invisible barrier in the air, and the hook-clawed apes that swooped down from the treetops suddenly stopped in mid-air, as if they were firmly grasped by an invisible giant hand.
The hook-clawed apes let out sharp roars and struggled to get rid of this force, but Ji Fengyan just frowned slightly and flicked his fingers lightly, and several hook-clawed apes were thrown into the air and lost their balance.
Tang Yuanbin's figure shuttled across the battlefield like lightning, blue electric light flashed on the surface of his body, and every punch was accompanied by a thunderous explosion.
Those mutant creatures thrown into the air by Ji Fengyan were struck by Tang Yuanbin's lightning before they landed on the ground. They were instantly charred and fell to the ground with a dull sound.
His movements were swift and precise, like the incarnation of thunder and lightning, and every attack carried devastating power.
Lin Ye stood at the back of the team, pulling the longbow steadily in his hand. The arrows cut through the air like meteors, accurately hitting every monster that tried to approach.
His eyes were calm and focused, as if nothing around him could interfere with his judgment.
Arrows pierced the mutant creatures' throats, hearts, and even directly shot through their heads. Each arrow carried a deadly threat.
However, even though his arrows hit the target every time, the number of monsters did not seem to decrease at all.
Suning stood at the front of the team with a frown on his face.
She glanced around and felt vaguely uneasy.
The attack methods of these mutant creatures and plants do not seem like simple hunting or defense, but rather more like organized and purposeful obstruction.
Whenever they tried to approach the huge ancient tree, more mutant creatures would swarm in from all directions, as if guarding something.
"No," Su Ning whispered, a hint of alarm in his voice, "These mutant creatures and plants don't seem to be simply attacking us. It's more like... they are trying to stop us from getting close to the ancient tree."
Her voice spread throughout the team, and everyone paused slightly.
Gu Cheng'an's wind blade was still swinging, but his eyes were also cast on the huge ancient tree.
The trunk of the ancient tree is extremely thick, and the bark is covered with strange patterns, like some kind of ancient runes.
The treetops are towering into the clouds, with lush branches and leaves, blocking out the sun, giving people a feeling of oppression and mystery.
"You mean they are protecting the tree?" Ji Fengyan's voice was low, with a hint of doubt.
"That's right," Suning nodded, his eyes still fixed on the ancient tree. "The behavior of these mutants is too regular to be driven by simple savagery. They seem to be following some kind of order to prevent us from approaching the tree."
Tang Yuanbin's figure flashed and he returned to the team, and the electric light on his body gradually dissipated.
He took a breath and cast his gaze towards the ancient tree: "If that's true, what's hidden in that tree? Is it worth them trying so hard to protect it?"
Lin Ye didn't say anything, but his arrow was still firmly on the bowstring, and his eyes were scanning the surroundings vigilantly.
The mutated creatures around seemed to have stopped attacking temporarily, but they still surrounded them with a fierce look, as if waiting for something.
"No matter what's in that tree, we can't stop here." Gu Cheng'an's voice was calm and firm. "Since they don't want us to get close, we have to go over and take a look."
Su Ning nodded, a look of determination flashing in his eyes. "Everyone, be careful. There may be a more violent attack next. We must fight quickly and decisively. We can't give them time to react."
Everyone nodded and readjusted their formation.
Gu Cheng'an's wind blade swept out again, Ji Fengyan's gravity control firmly suppressed the surrounding mutant creatures, Tang Yuanbin's lightning flashed in the forest, and Lin Ye's arrows were still extremely accurate.
They were like sharp arrows, pointing straight at the mysterious ancient tree.
However, as they got closer to the ancient tree, the mutant creatures around them became more crazy.
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