"These twisted plants are absolutely ridiculous!"
Chen Long watched helplessly as the two airships overhead were forced back once again by the bizarre plants below, which kept firing "seed cannons" into the air. He had finally given up on reaching the ruins of Glamour Island's central city by air.
The others exchanged bewildered looks. They had never seen plants capable of firing seeds hundreds of meters into the sky, and even the Avalon Church priests were baffled.
Clearly, these strange plants hadn't existed even in the days of the Old Church. They had to be the result of some bizarre "ecological counterreaction" caused by the twisted natural forces that had transformed the island's plants during the eight-year blockade—evolving into something neither scientific nor magical.
"Collect those seeds!"
Chen Long sighed and turned to the Goji Berry Bro.
"We're heading to the city ruins, where the danger level is high. You and your squad members aren't ready for that kind of fight. I figure it'll be at least a raid-sized dungeon, so stay at Cape of the Shipwrecked and protect the crew.
"And help the NPCs here collect plant samples while you're at it.
"These twisted plants that can defend against aerial attacks are incredible. If we transplant them to the Filthy Swamp, we won't have to worry about air defenses along the Transian border anymore."
"Sure! Don't worry, we'll hold down the rear!"
Goji Berry Bro, who had just become the captain of the Thirteenth Squad, was brimming with confidence.
He was a little disappointed that he couldn't join the raid, but Chen Long was right. His squad was made up of new members recruited from among the newest players, and they were lacking in both character levels and gear.
Besides, the Avalon Church priests had already posted various collection