The boreal forest is an area that is not yet completely under control.
The reason for this is that the closer you get to the north, the harsher the forest environment becomes.
The depths of the forest are filled with an intense poisonous fog similar to miasma, making it impossible for the pixelated little people to go deeper.
In addition, the complexity of the forest’s terrain made it easy for people to get lost, and even with camels and horses, occasionally hunters would still go missing in the forest. Even with camels and horses, occasionally hunters would still go missing in the forest. In addition, there were also forest elemental creatures in the depths, so the pixel people did not dare to go too deep.
Lu Yao hadn’t moved this place because the forest had been quiet for a long time, no monsters had rushed out, and there hadn’t been any large-scale disasters.
Now it was time to move.
He cast his gaze towards the Western Continent proper.
Several hunters were speaking to Leader Moromi about their findings.
“There are primitive people deep in the forest. Those people are savage, don’t wear clothes, have no writing, and are very stupid.”
“The primitive people believe in heretical gods who bring them fire.”
“They hunted wild beasts as sacrifices and then would go deep into the forest by a black mountain range. The heretical gods were in that mountain.”
“…… The black mountain range was surrounded by poisonous fog and it was hot as hell. The mountain smokes and the ground breathes fire, so we can’t get close.”
Morimi inquired, “How did the primitive people get into the mountain?”
A hunter said, “The heretical gods sent a messenger, a large bird, who would take them into the mountains. Where the great bird flew, the flames would go out and the poisonous mist would dissipate.”
The sorcerer Moromi was very old.
Older leaders had the trait of usually being more reserved.
After discussing with Hemila and Fishing Company, he decided to block off the area around the Black Mountain Range for the time being. Before checking out the reality of the heretical gods, don’t get into conflict with the primitives ……
At the same time, Lu Yao had mobilised his men.
The large map was able to locate the Black Mountain Range. It was located in the deepest part of the forest to the north, and on the other side, it almost bordered the sea and was connected to some small archipelagos.
The mist in the middle of the Black Mountain Range hadn’t completely dissipated, making it difficult to see the details.
To play it safe, Lu Yao sent his strongest formation this time.
Blood Knight Nevid was naturally the main combatant, he would wear all the combat props and act as the main attacker.
Isabelle acted as a supporting peer.
At sea, there was the Deep Sea Lord in attendance, which had blocked off the surrounding waters, ready for sea support and landing operations.
Around the forest, the defence line was pulled up by the forest wolves and tree people. Avoiding this operation from spreading outside and affecting the normal life of ordinary villains.
Everything was ready.
Lu Yao overlooked the target area, a light green fog lingered around the black mountains, making everything impossible to see.
At the foot of the mountain lay a bonfire piled up with stones, the fire had already gone out.
A group of small people covered in dense body hair surrounded the bonfire, and they prostrated themselves on the ground as if waiting for something.
Not long after, a bird flew out of the green mist.
The bird was similar in size to a small human. It was covered in snow white, and its feathers were ablaze with fire.
The name was displayed above its head: [Berserk Bird LV10].
The Berserk Inferno Bird flew all the way to the bottom of the mountain and swept past the bonfire, the fire on its body immediately setting the bonfire ablaze. This scene made the primitive people excited, and one by one, they kept kneeling and shouting.
Then the Mad Inferno Bird stopped in the air and looked down at the little people on the ground.
The primitive people immediately presented their sacrifice.
It was actually a living baby.
Lu Yao became furious.
Evil God!
They actually demanded a baby as a sacrifice! It must be eradicated completely!
However, the Mad Flame Bird didn’t seem satisfied as it circled around in the air and tried to leave.
The little people panicked, so they took the baby back and presented a second sacrifice.
This time it was a small boar that had been tied up.
The boar was still alive and kept struggling. As it was tied to a stick, it could only whimper and grunt in vain.
The Mad Inferno Bird turned around this time and seemed to be more satisfied.
Lu Yao appraised it again.
It was the Evil God!
Not only did it use living sacrifices, it also oppressed the poor savages to offer their little food!
It had to be killed off in order to restore the natural ecology of this forest.
The Berserk Bird led the way, and the savages carried the little boar all the way into the Black Mountain Range.
Lu Yao’s side was also moving quietly.
The Blood Knight followed behind on his Ghost White Horse, completely undetected under his advanced camouflage. He followed the villain in front of him and sketched out the passage into the Black Mountain Range.
The Black Mountain Range was a large volcano with a pitch black body and thick smoke rising from the mouth of the cave.
The Wild Flame Bird lowered its altitude and followed a path towards the mountain pass, and the primitive people carrying the boar followed behind them.
Lu Yao’s viewpoint was locked on top of the Blood Knight’s head.
After entering the mouth of the cave, the screen cut to a completely new scene.
At the end of the winding and rugged volcanic path, yellowish-red magma was spread out, and these bright colours were constantly bubbling and smoking.
On a small island in the centre of the magma lake, there was a pile of grey-black stones shaped like a giant egg.
The bird landed on the edge of the rocks.
The little people behind it carried the boar carefully all the way to the stone, placed the boar on the ground, and then prostrated themselves on the ground one by one. The Berserk Bird dispelled the surrounding flames, so the little people were not harmed.
The stone pestle shook for a moment, and from it two fiery red tentacles stretched out, which grabbed the struggling boar and dragged the sacrifice into the pestle.
The pile of boulders slowly arched upwards towards the top, revealing a soft brown body underneath, as well as a diamond-shaped piece of hard armour on its surface.
The name [Scaled Horned Gastropod Giant Snail] emerged on top of its head.
Lu Yao double-clicked on the top of its head.
……
Scaly Horned Gastropod Giant Snail LV29]]
Life: 777/777
Mana: 211/211
Damage: 18
Defence: 74
Speed: 5
[Firmament
Innately possesses a high defence.
[Fire Elemental]
Can continuously restore life value in fire, and attacks come with fire elemental damage.
[Burning LV10]
Attacks cause enemies to be burned, dealing damage continuously.
[Flame Surge L1]
Unleashes flames that trigger a burst of intense bursts on the target, dealing high damage and burning mana, with damage effects related to ability level.
……
The Giant Snail’s panel surprised Lu Yao.
This thing had a surprisingly high defence, and surprisingly, it also had decent damage, somewhat like a mage version of the Tree Man. Only it was much slower and its combat limitations were greater.
However, the difference in level was still clear at a glance.
Lu Yao directly greeted the Blood Knight and charged.
Blood Knight Nevid rode a Ghost White Horse with the [Forest Sword] status on his head, holding a greatsword as he rushed towards the enemy. Under [Advanced Camouflage], his first attack hit with a double damage effect.
A red number of -230 appeared above the giant snail’s head.
After eating the pain, the giant snail launched a counterattack. A line of fiery flames erupted from its body, like a spiralling flamethrower that sprayed fire indiscriminately at its surroundings.
Apart from the Wild Inferno Bird that flew with its wings, the few savages that couldn’t escape in time were burnt into black ash.
Under the [Incinerate] effect, the Blood Knight’s head popped up from time to time with a -1 mandatory blood deduction.
He still continued his tough and fierce fighting style, getting in close and just doing it, swinging his greatsword to slash the giant snails.
Lu Yao was not worried.
The Blood Knight with all kinds of equipment was indeed a handful when dealing with a level 30 monster.
Soon, the Blood Knight killed the monster. Unfortunately, the giant snail did not explode any equipment or materials, only leaving behind a heavy, large snail shell.
Lu Yao reckoned that it would also have to be collected by the Garlic Tribe coming over to see if they could pound anything out of the shell.
The battle ended quickly, but the situation here wasn’t any clearer.
After Isabelle used the Messiah Prayer and communicated with the dead, she came up with a shocking piece of news.
“My lord, the one who truly rules this place is a [dragon] hidden in the magma.”
A dragon?
Lu Yao’s eyes lit up and he moved his fingers.
It was finally time for the player’s regular big item, slaying dragons.
