Abilities, the Black Scripture Mobilizes

Tang Zheng's eyes gleamed with blue magical light. Using his "Clairvoyance" to detect magic, he saw that Enri had successfully blocked the attack of one of the Evil Tree's roots, and his heart was at ease.

That's right!

That enormous, black, serpentine creature, hundreds of meters long, was the root of the Evil Tree, or more precisely, only a part of it.

The perspective from above the "Clairvoyance vision".

Tang Zheng could observe more clearly that the root was only part of the front end, and its actual length, according to the information he remembered, should be more than 300 meters long.

The Evil Tree has a total of six such roots!

This is an extremely exaggerated monster, which the Slane Theocracy calls the "Catastrophe Dragon Lord," a title that is not an exaggeration for people from New World.

"With just a section of the Evil Tree held back by Enri's burst of power, the ' Blue Roses ' adventurer team was able to retreat safely."

Tang Zheng chanted softly again, "Clairvoyance"

Change of perspective!

The location for this observation is on the border between the Empire and the Kingdom, situated on the Katze Plains.

At a glance, the two countries were locked in a chaotic battle, with wisps of pale yellow powder resembling haze filling the air.

Hot blood kept spilling onto the ground!

Beneath the soft, dark brown soil, a dense network of hair-like roots spreads, rapidly absorbing the blood that has fallen to the ground.

Even beneath the corpses of the soldiers from both countries lying on the ground, mycelium-like roots sprouted and connected to the bodies.

However!

This unusual situation was ignored by both the Kingdom's and the empire's forces; numerous soldiers, their eyes bloodshot, clashed and fought fiercely.

The entire battlefield has turned into a relentless meat grinder!

"It's the negative status effect of ' Berserk '." Tang Zheng stared at the scene transmitted by the magic, his face darkening.

"So far from the depths of the Great Forest of Tob, yet it still manages to influence this place."

"This doesn't look like something that was set up temporarily!"

Based on the information relayed back by Enri and his own analysis, the special abilities currently exhibited by the Evil Tree can be roughly categorized into three types:

① It releases pollen with the negative effects of "charm" and "Berserk".

② Spread seeds with parasitic capabilities over a wide area.

③ Depending on the strength of the host to which the seed parasitizes, three types of tree people can be born: Terror Treant, ordinary Treant, and red flowers.

This reminded Tang Zheng of the "Death Knight," who, like any living being killed, could be transformed into Servant Zombie or ordinary Dead Moving Corpse Zombie.

Based on this intelligence,

He speculated that the number of Terror Treant that the Evil Tree could transform into should also be limited.

in addition.

As the "mother tree," the Evil Tree can absorb energy from the corpses of dead organisms over long distances through the roots of its offspring.

"That Terror Treant doesn't possess such intelligence." Tang Zheng frowned slightly, recalling the demonic behavior he had observed in the Terror Treant.

"Was it that Tree Spirit who did this?"

They watched the images continuously transmitted by the "Clairvoyance".

Amidst widespread chaos.

Only a few figures remained unaffected: on the Kingdom's side, only Gazef and Lainas were present, while on the Empire's side, only the "Four Imperial Knights" were present.

The few who remained conscious at that moment.

They are working to prevent soldiers from engaging in self-destructive attacks against each other.

Faced with the soldiers who had fallen into a "Berserk," verbal reminders were ineffective, and only violent means could be used.

Tang Zheng paused briefly, then activated his skill: "Information"

"My lord!" The Lizardman Crusch Lulu's gentle and respectful voice echoed in his mind.

--At the same moment!

Slane Theocracy.

The Divine City was inside a temple.

The clean marble floor reflected the images of more than ten people.

Each figure exuded a powerful aura, and their equipment varied, not in a simple and unadorned way, but rather in a rather entertaining style, yet there was a strange sense of harmony among them.

Everyone stood quietly in place, some calm, some indifferent, and some silent.

Any one of these individuals, if placed in the outside world, could easily rival a "Adamantite Rank" adventurer squad.

It is also the most secretive and powerful force in the Theocracy —the [Black Scripture].

suddenly.

A girl dressed in what resembled a high school uniform (JK outfit) raised her slender fingers, adjusted her half-rimmed glasses, and suddenly announced with a serious expression, "The Evil Tree has been resurrected."

Upon hearing this!

The air fell silent for a brief moment.

The expressions on everyone's faces varied, and they all turned to look at the black-haired youth sitting on the ground in the very center.

The opponent wore lightweight armor made of leather and metal, in black, white, and blue, and held a very worn-out Lancer.

"As expected of you, ' Thousand Miles Astrologer '."

"Although it happened a few years earlier than initially predicted, being able to re-estimate the resurrection time within this period means the wait wasn't in vain."

The young man looked up, his long black hair sliding down his shoulders, and anticipation flickered in his eyes as he scanned two figures in the crowd.

"Four Elements", "Infinite Magic!"

It seemed as if it had sensed the captain's gaze.

"Infinite Magic," the female Magic Caster wearing a large black hat and disheveled clothes, lazily turned her head to the side.

He exuded an aura of decadence and lethargy.

"Infinite Magic," the God-kin Captain said calmly.

Considering what will happen next, it is most appropriate for the other party to expend their magic power.

Yes~

The woman with the "Infinite Magic" azure, slightly wavy hair trembled slightly, a hint of bitterness appearing in her drooping eyes as she uttered a weak, feeble voice. "Teleportation."

Swish!

"Infinite Magic" vanished from the spot.

The air returned to calm, and everyone waited quietly.

"Thousand Miles Astrologer" has one arm crossed over her chest, while the other hangs down naturally, holding a magical item called a pink "bag".

Her unusual and slightly embarrassing attire was quite out of place in the relatively traditional environment of the Theocracy.

But there was nothing that could be done.

This outfit is one of the legacies left behind by the great "Six Great Gods," and consists of powerful magical items.

"The commotion caused by the resurrection of the Evil Tree this time is too great."

"The Adventurer's Guild from the Kingdom have already intervened; it's probably impossible to resolve this matter quietly now."

"Thousand Miles Astrologer" had also been paying close attention to the situation in the Great Forest of Tob. Recalling the scene he had just witnessed through magic, a serious look involuntarily flashed across his eyes, and he thought to himself:

"That girl must be Enri, the one with ' Free Will,' it's incredible... no wonder she could destroy the Legendary Undead ' Soul Eater.'"

"However, the opponent clearly didn't display that level of power before... Is it a burst-type special technique?"

The time spent thinking and analyzing intelligence.

A surge of magical energy emerged.

All eyes turned to the location where the magical fluctuations had appeared.

The "Infinite Magic" that had just left returned, bringing with it a figure that appeared before everyone.

This was an extremely old woman, her face covered in wrinkles, making it difficult to guess her exact age.

The most eye-catching.

The old woman was wearing a very strange style of long golden and yellow dress, according to information passed down from the gods.

This is a type of clothing called "cheongsam".

Most of the people wearing these clothes are women in their twenties or thirties; they are really not suitable for older people.

It has a kind of "debauched" feel to it.

The thought crossed the minds of several members present, but they quickly suppressed it.

Everyone knew that these were not ordinary clothes, but True Divine Artifact left behind by the "Six Great Gods".

"Lady Kaire."

The God-kin Captain had been sitting on the ground, stood up, holding a worn-out Lancer in one hand, and spoke with a hint of respect in his tone.

"Please wait a moment, everyone."

Kerry narrowed his eyes slightly, a smile playing on them, and nodded to everyone present. "From now on, I will be escorted by you all."

Swish!

The atmosphere became solemn.

"Let's go!" God-kin Captain said.

--On the other side.

The outskirts of the Katze Plains battlefield.

The figure, completely wrapped in straw, was approaching the outer edge of the battlefield where the Kingdom and the empire were clashing, a white-scaled tail emerging from the straw behind it.

That figure is clearly not human!

The Lizardman Crusch Lulu, took a step forward and could hear the fierce shouts of humans from afar. The stench of blood in the air grew stronger as she approached the battlefield.

unconsciously.

The Lizardman Crusch Lulu recalled the catastrophe that befell her tribe.

Countless Lizardman corpses stained the lake red, but a pure white figure stood on the battlefield, seemingly isolated from the crimson world.

"Phew~"

Lizardman Crusch Lulu, exhaled, clearing the jumbled memories from her mind and regaining her senses.

She returned with Enri, making a special trip back to the Great Wetlands to visit the surviving Lizardman from afar.

Nowadays, everyone is living a good life.

That's enough!

In the memories of her people, she was, after all, a dead Lizardman, and it was best for her not to appear before them.

Click!

The Lizardman Crusch Lulu stepped on a hard object, looked down, and found it was a broken arm armor, covered in bloodstains.

"Whether it's Lizardman or humans... there will always be conflict."

A sense of bewilderment and confusion flickered in the clear red eyes of the Lizardman Crusch Lulu as she looked up again and continued to approach the increasingly clear battlefield.

"Humans clearly don't lack food, so why do they still kill each other?"

This is something she cannot understand at the moment.

The Lizardman used to be hostile to each other, mainly because of food, but now the Lizardman population has decreased and food is plentiful.

The five Lizardman Tribe have even merged into one.

The Lizardman Crusch Lulu thought of the Abelion Hills, where all the various races were now living together peacefully under His Excellency Tang's rule.

"Is it... an external threat?"

The Lizardman Crusch Lulu, muttered to himself, seemingly having discovered some dangerous answer.

Despair!

Stop walking.

The battlefield was already close at hand, and the roars of humans fighting filled the air.

The pale yellow powder floating in the air caused some fluctuations in the emotions of the Lizardman Crusch Lulu, but thanks to her prior precautions, the effect was not significant.

Reduce your breathing rate.

The Lizardman Crusch Lulu, raised his hands towards the sky, his entire body radiating a soft, pale blue light. "Fourth-Tier Magic — Cloud Operation!"

The next moment.

The once clear sky turned gray at a visible speed, and a large patch of dark clouds began to gather above the battlefield.

Whew~ Whew~

Beep beep beep!

Gusts of wind accompanied the pattering rain as it poured down.

The Lizardman Crusch Lulu turned and left again, his figure, wrapped in straw, gradually disappearing into the rain.

The "Cloud Operation" won't last long, but it should be able to clear out pollen floating in the air within the area.

On the battlefield.

Bang! Bang!

Lainas was as cold as ice. With a heavy slap of her hands, she knocked unconscious the soldier who rushed in front of her.

"What exactly happened?!"

All the soldiers lost their minds, some even turning on their own comrades.

At first, Lainas thought it was the Empire's doing, but then she discovered that the Empire was also in chaos.

This clearly indicates the involvement of an "unknown" third party!

"Miss Lainas!"

Suddenly, Gazef shouted from a distance.

The enemy was also dealing with the chaotic soldiers, knocking them unconscious one by one; only by doing so could they prevent suicide attacks.

Whoosh!

A barely perceptible whooshing sound came from the blind spot.

Lainas's expression changed instantly. She stepped back with her left foot, tilted her head back, and bent her back like a drawn bow.

The Corrosive Wolf appeared Silent Shot in front of Lainas, its vicious kick slicing past the spot above her head.

One shot missed!

"Consecutive Kicks"

The Corrosive Wolf twisted its body in mid-air, its face contorted with a ferocious, bloodthirsty expression. It turned and brought its left leg down heavily. "Die! You're a traitor!"

"Snort!"

Lainas snorted coldly, bracing herself against the ground with her black Lancer: "Flow Acceleration!"

The body's speed suddenly increased!

Having dodged the barrage of attacks, he thrust his Lancer, fiercely lunging at the Corrosive Wolf.

"Fortress!" The Corrosive Wolf wielded two short-bladed weapons, which he held crossed in front of him.

When!

A crisp popping sound rang out.

Corrosive Wolf felt the power emanating from the spear tip, a smirk appeared on his lips. He had already determined that Lainas's strength was below his own.

With a "click".

The Corrosive Wolf quickly turned its head to the side, the dagger in its hand breaking off, the bloodied blade flying past its ear, causing its eye to twitch.

The soldiers' shouts of battle rang out from all directions.

While dodging the chaotic attacks from the surrounding soldiers, Lainas kept a close eye on the rapidly moving Corrosive Wolf in the distance and the Unassailable watching from the other side.

Tick-tock!

Tick-tock!

"It's raining?" Lainas's eyes lit up as she watched the raindrops rolling off the Lancer.

She had realized that the reason everyone was in a "Berserk" negative state was because of some kind of powdery substance in the air.

Rain can clear these substances from the air.

The sudden rain brought a sense of relief to everyone present who was still conscious. The thought that "we can finally let loose" arose in their minds!

Whoosh! Whoosh!

Corrosive Wolf and the Unassailable moved simultaneously, charging towards Lainas from both sides, while Gazef on the other side was being targeted by the other two "Four Imperial Knights".

(End of this chapter)