The Forest's New Master
[Strange Object: Wind Whistle]
[When blown, it produces a loud sound, which, relying solely on sound, can scare away wild animals for a short time.]
[An achievement item, a useful tool for dispelling common wild beasts, of moderate value.]
[Headwear: Treant Flower Crown]
[Slightly enhances perception, significantly improves natural affinity.]
[An achievement item, a beautiful floral crown offering multiple benefits, popular with women, and of high value.]
[Jewelry/Material: Bat Claw Pendant]
[Slightly increases agility; can also be used as a material to craft other items.]
[An achievement item, a common attribute accessory, of moderate value.]
All three pieces of equipment were obtained by Linsey through the achievement system in the Hunting Notes.
In addition, he also collected 2 [Vines], 1 [Fire Fox Hide], 3 [Rhino Deer Horn], and 2 [Bat Fang].
These materials collected from Devil Beast corpses generally do not have the function of making equipment, but they are marked in the product reviews as serving as crafting materials.
And this is the result.
Even including other miscellaneous items, Linsey's current "Personal Baggage" is already overflowing with all sorts of things, with more than half of the slots occupied.
Of the three equipable items, the [Bat Claw Pendant], like the [Ice Badger Claw Pendant], is already hanging on Linsey's waist, which also increases his agility attribute by one point.
But the [Treant Flower Crown]...
Linsey was really embarrassed to wear this thing when people were watching.
To put it bluntly, once Linsey puts on this gear, her head will immediately be surrounded by a circle of tender pink alpine rhododendrons, attracting attention while ensuring that the wearer's temperament is beautiful and alluring.
Linsey is a young man who has not yet developed an independent and strong aesthetic sense.
Having this thing constantly on your head is really unbearable.
However, let's analyze it from another perspective.
The attributes of the [Treant Flower Crown] are quite good; while increasing perception slightly, it can also significantly improve natural affinity.
If a real crisis were to occur, this would be a good option.
However, regarding this so-called 'significant improvement,' Linsey will need to test it out herself when she has time to confirm how much difference there is between this and the normal level.
Right now.
It was noon on the second day after the two entered the Black Mountain World.
Linsey and Anrui walked side by side, carefully navigating the hills and trees. During their more than ten-hour journey, they encountered other Devil Beast heading to Mirror Lake, but they never faced any further danger.
Although my previous understanding of the Black Mountain World was that it was a place full of dangers under the watchful eyes of Dragon Beast.
But this is, after all, a vast and expansive world.
According to the information Linsey obtained from the books, a normal world is at least the size of an intercontinental continent on Earth, and an exceptionally large one is dozens of times larger!
In such a remote place on the World's Edge, it's too early to say that one could be immediately threatened by Dragon Beast.
It was their journey through the hilly terrain that confirmed the prevalence of the temperature anomalies. It wasn't just at the edge of the world; even within these hills, the lower the altitude, the higher the temperature.
In the lower woods, even the stream water is scalding hot to the touch.
But once you reach the top of the hill, the temperature drops rapidly, as if you've gone from the heat of summer to the depths of winter.
To ensure a smooth journey for the two of them.
On the way, Anrui, based on his memories of the Expedition Team, explained to Linsey what they were about to encounter:
"Beyond these hills, we will enter the real mountains, where the forests are dense and the rushing rivers are hidden beneath the bushes."
"Remember, always watch your step!"
"If you slip there, the river water, which carries the influence of the Essence, will immediately cause huge trouble."
Linsey kept these details firmly in mind.
Along with this came questions about the trip. "Uncle Anrui, we want to investigate the truth, but we can't just keep going straight to that Dragon Beast, can we?"
Anrui appreciated Lindsay's question and nodded in satisfaction.
"Of course we don't need to go looking for death in front of that Seventh Stage Dragon Beast."
"Actually, after coming down here, I already had a preliminary guess about the current situation."
"But whether this idea is correct, we need to find a powerful enough Devil Beast, at least one that is at the same stage as me, so that we can confirm it through its body."
At least at the same stage as Anrui...
That means Ascender in Devil Beast!
Considering the Ascender's special sensitivity to Essence, Linsey immediately had an idea. He tentatively asked:
"You're looking for Devil Beast of this strength because it also possesses a special sensitivity to Essence?"
As Anrui continued on his way, he provided the answer, "As it stands at the moment."
"The effects of this special Essence will permeate the entire world as the temperature changes. Ordinary Devil Beast, living here for a long time, passively accept it and integrate into the rhythm of this change."
"But if you're strong enough, the situation is different."
"They can sense, reject, and even exploit this influence. Once I find such an example, I can determine, through its changes, whether it is the effect of changes in the world or the Dragon Beast that is interfering."
"For our long journey, knowing this result is enough."
"..."
The abilities of Dragon Beast.
It really could have the potential to influence the entire world...
The meaning behind Anrui's words greatly shocked Linsey, making him realize that the world he lived in was definitely not the so-called low-magic world.
Seventh Stage could potentially impact the world!
Faced with such a powerful force, what actions should one take to break through Black Mountain? Lost in thought, the two continued onward.
That afternoon, they crossed the Hilly Area and entered the woods that Anrui had mentioned.
The entire mountain area is shrouded in towering trees that block out the sun!
Beneath layers of lush greenery, the light is dim, and clear sunlight is almost invisible in the forest.
Their gaze swept across the surroundings, as if every dark corner harbored danger, and any gap in the distant woods seemed to be watching them with malevolent eyes.
Before long, white spider webs began to appear in the woods ahead.
At first, Linsey didn't pay much attention, since it's quite common to see spiders in the forest.
But as they continued to venture deeper, the surrounding spider webs multiplied, growing to an enormous size that was far beyond what was expected!
Between each tree, white spiderwebs were interconnected, and the number of wild animals that could be seen had drastically decreased. Linsey's eyes narrowed, and he activated his Hunting Simulation skill, managing to find two or three tracks of wild animals that had passed through the area.
On the contrary, the spider web was covered with dense green footprints.
Tell Linsey how active the owners here are!
Faced with this situation, Linsey naturally felt threatened and immediately asked Anrui beside her for confirmation:
"Uncle Anrui, was this forest covered in spider webs like this before?"
Anrui shook his head, his expression equally solemn. "Unfortunately, at least forty years ago, this place was not like this."
At this point, Anrui suddenly stopped talking.
He turned to look at the woods ahead, his voice low:
"Linsey, we might be in trouble!"
"..."
Linsey held her breath and looked ahead, following Anrui's suggestion.
Before long, he also heard the sound of something swishing quickly across the bark.
A dark shadow seemed to be swaying in the forest, rapidly approaching the two of them, and the spider webs scattered everywhere seemed to be vibrating almost imperceptibly.
Linsey doesn't even need to see the enemy's face directly.
He could guess what he was going to face next just by listening to the sounds around him.
"What else could it be but a spider..."
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