"Can scorched earth also transform into human form...?"
Looking at the scene before her, Bai Xi felt a little apprehensive.
When they first entered, they thought it would be a smooth journey. They passed through the powerful fire wall and entered the depths of the garden without encountering any obstacles or seeing anything else.
In a garden burned to the ground, not even an insect could survive.
But just as they were about to approach the dilapidated central pavilion, they were suddenly blocked by a group of dark, humanoid figures made of dust and scorched earth.
and.....
They have no weaknesses; even after being scattered, they will solidify again and stagger towards them once more.
Compared to alchemical golems that can be destroyed or shut down, these things are clearly more terrifying and more difficult to deal with.
"It's very slow, but it won't die, and it has no life. What is this thing?"
This has touched upon a blind spot in Ulysses' knowledge.
"It should be a mimicry magical creation, but it doesn't just rely on magic power; it also utilizes dust and dirt."
Perkin remained calm. Although he wasn't a fire elementalist, he could see the flow of magic. While it didn't seem like a magical creation, if he had to say, there was only one option.
His mind always worked very quickly, and Bai Xi felt enlightened when he heard the answer.
"So that's how it is..."
Na Baixi realized that this was a tactic used by the fire elemental spirits to avoid seeing them, hoping to wear them down here, but more likely, to force them to retreat.
Come to think of it... he didn't actually want them to die?
Bai Xi felt a little strange, because the elemental spirit's methods clearly showed a hint of leniency.
Just looking at him, he seems very dangerous, but if you know his strength, you'd realize he was really holding back.
Although Bai Xi felt this way, she was still unwilling to give up.
Since we can't kill these scorched earth humanoids, we have to find another way.
“We’ll go straight into the pavilion; the beings controlling these scorched earth humanoids are inside.”
Bai Xi is very certain.
The fire elemental spirit didn't want to see them, but it didn't want them to die either. That meant they could talk, and they weren't mindless, irritable elemental spirits. She was more inclined to make contact with them.
"Yes, Master."
Perkin readily agreed and began bombarding the scorched earth humanoids with a barrage of magic, watching them shatter into pieces, break on the ground, and then be magically reassembled, wriggle, and transform back into new humanoid forms.
Thanks to Perkin's group magic sweep, Bai Xi was finally able to get closer to the direction of the Flower Pavilion.
Although it was visibly blackened by fire, the pavilion was a horrifying sight.
However, after learning of Bai Xi's intentions, the elemental spirit used a new tactic.
A wall of fire rose around the pavilion, almost forming a complete protective shield, making it impossible for anyone to approach. The only loophole was...
Bai Xi was forced back by the heat, but she still didn't want to give up. As soon as the wall of fire rose, she looked up.
Sure enough, just like at the garden entrance, there was no space directly above the firewall.
You can jump in from above.
Although it's very unethical, Bai Xi really wants to see the elemental spirits inside.
Let's treat this as a love affair that feels like a home invasion robbery.
Bai Xi silently apologized in her heart, and then said to the two people beside her.
"It's okay up there."
She herself didn't realize that she was now treating Ulysses like a subordinate, just like Perkin.
Fortunately, Ulysses didn't have any objections.
"Can."
He nodded; this task was indeed very suitable for him, as he could transform into a swarm of bats.
But the fire elemental spirit was immediately enraged.
After Perkin and Ulysses tried countless times to get close to the flower pavilion, the scorched earth turned into humanoids finally went completely mad.
They began to transform into bizarre forms—human, beast, and unidentified scorched earth creations—and their speed increased countless times, preventing them from entering.
There was no other way; we were stretched thin and had no choice but to fight off these scorched earth creations first.
"If it doesn't work, let's retreat..."
The little ghost's expression was complicated. He could also sense that the 'old stubborn man' inside didn't want to see anyone, but he had no intention of harming anyone.
From this perspective, it seems that Bai Xi's aggressive behavior was rather excessive.
It's a bit much to force someone to knock on the door when they're not going to leave.
"No, I must see him."
Bai Xi's tone was firm.
Call her shameless if you want. She took advantage of the fact that the other party showed her mercy. As long as she could save her life, she was willing to do anything else. Moreover, since the other party did not want to hurt her, she could be even more unscrupulous.
Ulysses was also concerned about the proximity of the flower pavilion, so he dared not use large-scale area-of-effect magic and could only clear out the scorched earth creations in small areas.
Suddenly, while they were still struggling to break through the siege of the scorched earth creations, a very familiar voice came from the outside.
"What are you doing...."
Bai Xi looked through the gaps in the numerous scorched earth creations and just happened to see Xiu's face, as well as Labai beside him.
"?"
And he was a male named Rabai.
Bai Xi was momentarily stunned and almost got pounced on by the scorched earth creation, but fortunately Perkin noticed in time and pulled her away.
"Master, don't get distracted."
Perkin whispered in Bai Xi's ear.
"..."
Xiu also witnessed this scene, and his feelings were somewhat complicated.
However, they looked very dangerous now, so he joined the battle without hesitation. Although he wasn't sure if the woman in the middle was Maggie, since their faces were different, he did see Perkin.
If it's Perkin, then it's pretty much her.
Although he wasn't very familiar with Perkin, based on his knowledge of his former colleague, he was able to determine that she was Maggie, even without much evidence.
The same applies to Rabai.
However, his thoughts are even harder to guess and understand than Xiu's, since even he himself doesn't quite know them.
"You are water, which restrains these scorched earth creations."
Upon seeing Xiu join in, Bai Xi's eyes lit up. Ignoring whether her face looked the same or not, she shouted at Xiu as she always did.
That confirmed Xiu's decision immediately.
He found her much later than Perkin.
"good....."
His feelings were somewhat complicated, but he still cooperated with Bai Xi's actions.
As Bai Xi used wind magic to gather most of the scorched earth creations into one area, a huge 'water dragon' fell from above, instantly soaking all the scorched earth.
The reconstituted scorched earth formations were all soft and limp, becoming extremely vulnerable.
Bai Xi's eyes shone even brighter. Just now, the speed was so fast, and the thing that had troubled them for so long was solved so easily. Is this the power of attribute restraint?
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