"This is already the latest target... But with this coverage, does the Swamp Land really still exist?"
Traton was shocked by what he saw.
Holo was open-minded and asked a few people to observe the situation from a distance first. He paid a price of one hundred soul coins, not just to sigh.
"Luckily, this target spot has not been flooded by tree spirits. If we were inside the forest when we teleported here, it would have turned into tree fertilizer by now."
The target point where the Heroes were located was a dilapidated stone temple. The stone statue enshrined in the temple had been broken into eight petals. The head that was finally found could not be seen clearly, and it was not clear who it was enshrined in.
This kind of desolate target spot has been recorded by the tower in its long history, but due to its remote and unimportant geographical location, there is no dedicated person to carry out daily repairs.
Being able to teleport is great, but as for whether it is safe or not, no one can guarantee it.
This is also one of the disadvantages of the [Gate]. Except for a few targets controlled within the tower, the rest of the [Gate] has no security guarantee.
"Since everyone has described their specialties in the secret book before, let's just arrange the formation and advance."
Compared to the rest of the group, who were less talkative, Bert, who was a little more talkative, directly assumed the responsibility of captain.
Holo didn't have any objections. This muscular maniac didn't seem to be mentally retarded. When they met in the [dormitory hall] before, he was also in the leading position.
"Judging from the soul fluctuations and appearance, the outermost circle is full of underage tree spirits."
"That's right, the roots in the outermost circle are very shallow, and even part of them is exposed outside the soil. The color of the excavated soil is different from other soil. It seems that it was just moved here by the adult tree spirit last night."
Several people had their own information and exchanged information with each other.
After the sapling grows, it needs to be cultivated within the tree spirit for a period of time. When the sapling grows to a certain size, it will be uprooted by the adult tree spirit and planted in the desired place.
In a sense, dryads are like blood-sucking insects to this land. Their growth requires devouring a large amount of resources.
Wherever they are, no life can escape their clutches.
Putting aside the hunting of conscious adult tree spirits, even an area composed of unconscious tree spirit seedlings would encroach on the living range of other creatures.
In response to the information and suggestions from several people, Hero thought for a while:
"If that's the case, I don't think there's any rush to advance. It's better to have one bird in hand than ten birds in the forest. When the tree spirits come out of the swamp to plant saplings, we still have the opportunity to find the lonely tree spirits and complete the first step. A mission.
As for the latter two missions, if you don’t know what’s going on, you’d be a headless fly if you enter rashly...”
Not to mention the size of the area occupied by tree spirits, Hero is not powerful enough to play the lawn mowing game.
Several people also thought about it, and compared their respective intelligence, the actual situation was indeed much worse, and the intelligence needed to be re-established.
Dana was the first to express her approval:
"Adult tree spirits are mostly active at night, so let's discuss tactics now. If there are tree spirits coming out at night, execute a quick killing operation."
Bert introduced himself and said first:
"If you want to kill them directly, you have to take into account the surrounding tree spirit saplings. Although they will attack unconsciously, they will also recognize the differences in the souls of the same race. Then they will only cause us big trouble."
The roots and vines of tree spirit saplings are good hunters. Often the prey will only notice one of them and lose vigilance to the other.
The vines harass, and the roots will quietly spread to the feet of the prey, entangling and strangling them.
"So... let me do it. My system of soul skills is more physical. It cannot cause strong damage to adult tree spirits in a short period of time. When the time comes, forcefully activating the physical soul skills can help you attract the attention of tree spirit seedlings. , so that you can concentrate on hunting the adult tree spirits."
Holo and others' eyes lit up when they looked at Bert. It was the first time they formed a team. It was really rare to have such an awareness.
Indeed, the system that focuses on the physical aspect of the apprenticeship is not very powerful. Compared with the apprentices of the same period, it is stronger and more durable, and those weird side effects can only be exerted after the physical body has significantly mutated.
Judging from Burt's normal appearance, he is obviously not at that level.
"Do you have any means of forcibly killing me?"
Bablin, who had always been silent, raised his head and asked everyone. This was a very realistic question.
If he cannot kill an adult tree spirit in a short time, he will attract other tree spirits. Bert cannot attract tree spirit saplings for a long time. Even if he has long-lasting physical strength, he has to avoid so many vine roots, which consumes energy. .
"You can try, I can control the actions of the tree spirit."
Holo tried.
"completely?"
Sure enough, Traton said in surprise, he could only affect a certain amount of perception, but he was not sure about complete control over the tree spirit.
"Yes, the system is consistent with the soul circuit. The two increase the [Petrification] effect very strongly. I can do it at full strength."
This is not a lie, the petrification effect is very conspicuous, even if they don't tell it, they will be able to see it when the time comes.
It is better to attribute all reasons to the system and soul circuit.
Even though the tree spirit's root system is connected to the earth and is powerful, he is confident that he can completely control it when the soul energy output is fully activated.
"What else can you say? You can try it. I have the means to attack by force."
"If it can be completely controlled, the vacuum time created can be enough to kill it, but whether there is time to take out the heart of the tree depends on the specific situation."
Bablin and Dana on the side said in unison.
On the contrary, Traton looked a little ugly and glanced at Hero intentionally or unintentionally.
Helo also acted as if he didn't know that this was related to his personal participation rating, so how could he let him go if he could hold an important position.
Controlling this matter, in the larger term, is related to the life and death of teammates, and any mistake will cause huge harm.
He was not in the habit of trusting his life to strangers.
A few people discussed the details, and night fell quickly.
The swamp is beautiful at night. On the forest in front, there is a brilliant light curtain, like an aurora, twisting and winding, setting off the silent forest.
When the moon was higher, Hero and the others heard a rustling sound close at hand.
"Those tree spirit saplings have begun to move, hunting the soul beasts that come out at night."
Several people tried their best to suppress the soul energy fluctuations to prevent them from disturbing the situation.
A long time passed.
"Why haven't you come yet? Isn't it that they have been expanding? With such a huge base, saplings should be planted every day."
"Damn intelligence dealers, tear down their stall when you get back."
"Then I guess you won't be able to find them."
The intelligence market before the assessment was a mixed bag, with many traders just making a quick buck and running away.
"Stop making trouble, look, it's coming!"
While everyone was chatting and complaining, the sharp-eyed Hero was the first to notice the shadow moving in the darkness.
"Is the dryad walking like this? Waddling?"
Under the light curtain, two huge cylindrical figures were seen walking from the depths of the forest, swaying left and right.
Their size is much taller than the small saplings outside.
