Sand Worm X Nature Manipulation

The earth was torn apart.

Dust flew everywhere.

A gaping hole, like Abyss, suddenly appeared in the cracks of the torn earth.

The Black Hole opening seemed bottomless, as if everything was about to be sucked in.

A deadly suction force came.

The various creatures hidden in the surroundings seemed to be pulled by an invisible force, and these living things instantly flew up and moved towards the cave entrance.

One after another.

As the suction grew stronger, more and more creatures were sucked in, and at this point, even the sky, which had been blocked by the canopy of the giant tree, was opened up.

Birds flying overhead were all pulled down by an invisible force.

"It's sucking up everything that's alive!"

Kevin said loudly.

Following the influx of pink power.

The opened [Gift] contained a pair of wings.

Just like it used to be.

These dragonfly-like wings propelled the two into the sky.

The problem is that they couldn't escape the suction force at all. They were pulled by this force for less than half a minute before the wings could no longer carry them into the sky.

"The power of our wings is no match for our escape!" Melusina shouted amidst the noise.

The wings were not strong enough to fight back.

The suction grew stronger, and they began to move into the huge opening.

Kevin looked back at the hole.

That was neither a natural wonder nor a natural phenomenon.

That was a living being.

A gigantic creature that moves within the earth.

When the creature surged toward the ground, Kevin had already detected it using his irregular "circle" of Nen Aura. However, it was too enormous, so even if Kevin had detected it, it would have been meaningless, as he could not escape the creature's gaping maw in an instant.

Its enormous size crushed everything.

It's like a giant maw below, because from their current height, they can't even see the edge of the Black Hole clearly.

"If this continues, we will inevitably be sucked in, and escaping from this area is currently impossible."

We can only leave from inside.

Kevin made a decision immediately, and a golden dagger appeared in his hand.

Upon seeing the Golden Dagger Kevin drew, Melusina immediately understood and nodded slightly.

While they still have wings, while they still have a certain degree of autonomy.

He turned around and plunged straight into the Black Hole.

Their Nen Aura surged forth, and the high degree of compatibility caused their Nen Aura to merge and eventually become one.

Solid Shield was formed under Kevin's guidance and control.

It plunged into the Black Hole.

A foul, pungent odor wafted over; it was a strange smell of blood and flesh mixed together.

As they passed through the opening, it was as if they had passed through a thin membrane; the suction instantly disappeared.

However, it's impossible for them to return by plane.

The two flew together toward the edge.

Soon they saw the Flesh Wall, which looked just like rocks and soil, except that this rocky soil was writhing like flesh and blood. The two stopped on the Flesh Wall, and Kevin plunged the Golden Dagger in his hand directly into it, pulling it down fiercely.

A crack appeared.

"Feasible!"

Kevin's face lit up with surprise.

The most dangerous aspect of this operation was that their daggers were ineffective at creating a "crack" inside the enormous creature's body.

They had tried it before; after enhancement, it was possible to cut seams in flesh.

"Don't rush out. If you go out, you'll be sucked back in. Let it hunt enough before we go out."

Kevin said, and Melusina leaned against the Flesh Wall, waiting.

Only then did the two of them have the mind to observe their surroundings.

I looked up at the sky.

It's like looking out from a straight hole.

One animal after another was sucked in.

Many animals are very large in size.

But compared to this creature that resembles a "Sand Worm," it's nothing but a drop in the ocean.

"Why didn't we see any traces of this kind of hunting before?" Melusina asked, puzzled.

The hunting methods of Sand Worm leave behind incredibly exaggerated traces.

Perhaps traces will remain even after decades or centuries; they should have made some discoveries.

"Perhaps it's because their hunting range is so vast that it's difficult for us to find any trace of them."

Kevin said.

This kind of Plunder hunting—breaking through the ground, taking a deep breath, and wiping out all the creatures in the surrounding area—can't possibly be limited to just one area.

Not to mention, this area is very likely the territory of that Giant Bird.

This "Sand Worm" likely relies on its ability to move across the ground, making these trips at long intervals before leaving.

This process repeats itself, and as long as one isn't unlucky enough to directly encounter the local Overlord, it's virtually impossible for them to meet.

Although the opening is large, there is still a limit.

Even a sudden inhalation only spreads to a small area.

Considering the strength of life forms and the intensity of competition on the Dark Continent.

This empty area will soon be occupied and filled by other creatures.

The law of the jungle on this continent is almost blatantly obvious.

"It stopped!"

Melusina reminded him from the side.

The opening was closing, and the Flesh Wall beside them were vibrating.

"Now."

Next to Melusina appeared the Nen Beast Xiao Hong, which squeezed out of the gap first, followed by the two of them.

The moment he emerged, Kevin pressed the red gem, and the crevice disappeared.

He picked up Melusina and stomped hard on the ground.

The rocks and soil were blasted open.

Kevin vanished from the area like a sharp sword.

Only after they had created enough distance between them did they slow down and look back.

The Sand Worm have left.

What remained was a pitch-black hole and an empty space around it.

"Infant!"

A sharp, piercing sound came from the sky.

The two quickly lowered their bodies.

"The real boss has arrived," Kevin couldn't help but say. The true Overlord, the colossal Giant Bird that blotted out the sky, swept across the heavens, casting shadows against the sunlight.

With a cry, a figure appeared overhead.

The two lay prone, raising their heads slightly.

Looking up at the sky above that open space.

For the first time, they had a direct visual understanding of the Giant Bird's appearance.

Its enormous size needs no further explanation.

Its feathers shone with a vibrant green hue under the sunlight, reflecting a glossy sheen.

Its wings were not what the two of them had imagined at all; the bird had two pairs of wings.

The wings above are even larger, with a wingspan that blots out the sky.

The lower wings are smaller and have a rather strange shape.

The tail feathers are long, dense, and hang down from the tail.

The bird also has an Emerald Crown on its head, which looks like vine branches or feathers.

Its enormous body hovered in the sky, its pupils fixed on the dark opening.

Another cry.

This cry was clearly imbued with emotion.

It is a kind of dissatisfaction and anger.

Kevin suddenly Emission his Nen Aura, forming a shield that covered the two of them.

The angry roar, filled with energy, made my ears ring and my whole head tremble.

All living beings must bear the consequences of the Overlord's wrath.

Enraged, the Giant Bird flapped its wings from a distance.

The enormous wings blotted out the sky, and the gusts of wind they generated instantly sent sand and stones flying.

The entire earth trembled, then shook violently.

The ground is moving.

The cave entrance slowly closed, and the trees stretched out their roots to connect as if they were moving.

All the large trees seemed to have moved slightly towards the cave entrance.

Until the opening is completely closed.

At this moment, the trees also moved slightly apart, and after each tree was spaced out, the gap where the hole had been was once again covered.

The marks left by the crack in the earth have disappeared.

The Giant Bird then flew away into the distance.

The vibration stopped.

Everything was as if it had never happened.

"This Giant Bird can actually manipulate the natural environment?"

Looking at the surroundings as if nothing had happened, Kevin couldn't help but mutter to himself.

This is outrageous.

Melusina, standing nearby, was also somewhat shocked.

Because the two of them witnessed the entire process from a distance.

"Never mind, let's keep going."

Melusina nodded.

The two continued in the same direction they had been.

Nothing seemed different here; everything appeared as if nothing had happened. Only the silence spoke volumes about what had transpired in this area.

This time, the two of them hardly stopped and continued moving forward at top speed.

Because this place is already empty.

Although it's still quiet as before, the quiet now is clearly different from the quiet before.

It's the kind of lifeless kind.

A single hunt wiped out all the creatures in the area.

"It's really frustrating. Even if a creature like that gets close, there's absolutely nothing we can do."

Melusina spoke as she walked.

Kevin, standing beside him, nodded in agreement.

That is indeed the case.

The larger the creature, the bigger the commotion; like that Overlord- level creature we just saw.

No amount of vigilance will help.

Because the other party is too big.

Every gesture he made was a devastating act.

Size might even be the opponent's least significant advantage.

After the two had witnessed the immense power of the Giant Bird.

The two traversed the empty area in no time.

It seemed that because two creatures resembling Overlord had been near each other, even after arriving in the new area, they sensed a certain vitality.

There was no disturbance detected.

It seemed that all living things had hidden themselves away.

This action made things easier for the two of them, allowing them to travel a considerable distance today.

Night.

The two found a place that looked relatively safe and set up camp.

"Sigh, it feels like nowhere is safe."

Sitting on the Rock, Kevin said helplessly.

The two did not light a fire.

Because it makes no sense.

The food they carried did not need to be heated again; as for heating...

Kevin was extending his left hand at that moment.

On his palm, some dried meat was being heated.

"It has so many capabilities, it's really convenient."

Melusina leaned against his body, feeling the warmth emanating from his Nen Aura, and said with a smile.

"That's true. I used to think I had a lot of diverse skills."

Kevin laughed.

As more and more potions were being made, the abilities gained from learning each potion became somewhat mixed together.

Because some abilities can be used in combination, while others cannot be used together due to conflicts.

In the foreseeable future, Kevin's abilities will become more numerous and complex.

Nen ability, even those learned through potions, still possess a degree of malleability.

It takes time to train, learn, and become familiar with it.

This is especially true for more advanced abilities.

For example, the changing "wind".

Kevin is currently in the process of learning, and he applies his knowledge in a variety of ways.

For example, the earliest batch of people who learned the "shield" were able to create all sorts of amazing effects as they became more familiar with and mastered the Hexagonal Barrier.

These Transmutation Type abilities, which are strongly related to Nen Aura, require the most time to develop.

Conversely, the Enhancement Type bonuses are not worth worrying about, as they are mostly simple and straightforward.

As for the changes related to flesh and blood in the Transmutation Type, there is no need to pay attention to them or spend too much time on them.

Otherwise, if you have to put effort into each one, it would be troublesome enough.

But now we've arrived on the Dark Continent.

The variety and complexity of Nen ability provided the two with a greater sense of security.

Kevin even felt that his abilities weren't complex enough.

For example, in this situation now.

Two people camping together must remain vigilant because they are on the move.

Safety cannot be guaranteed here.

Even if they had already explored the area within a 1-kilometer radius, it was pointless.

Because this is the Dark Continent.

If this continues for a short period, it's fine, but maintaining vigilance while camping for an extended period will inevitably affect their condition.

If you don't rest well at night, you'll be in poor condition during the day.

Exhaustion builds up, making it easy for it to erupt when danger strikes.

If Rosana had her abilities at this moment, things would be much better.

It would be even more pleasant if you had made more preparations before coming, such as bringing Shalnark full of supplies.

If there were a true scout-type player.

For example, Locke's security measures are even more commendable.

Being prepared to come, and being suddenly thrown here, are two completely different states.

Perhaps it was because they had encountered a deadly crisis during the day.

The heavens seemed to take pity on them that night, and they didn't encounter any disturbances throughout the entire night.

I spent a quiet night.

The next day, the two continued their journey, and finally broke through the Dense Forest near the afternoon.

"Phew, we're finally out of the forest. It's always been creepy in there," Kevin said, rubbing his neck.

The trees stood close together, blocking out the sky, and the air was cold and damp.

Too many obstructions make people feel unsafe.

Because sometimes you can clearly sense that there are creatures around you observing you and that you have a hunting desire.

But the surrounding environment is complex enough to make it impossible for you to figure out where the danger is coming from.

Fortunately, at this moment, the malice in Kevin's Nen Aura began to have some effect.

After all, he's been here for so many days; he's not just here for show.

The ability to constantly infuse malice into one's Nen Aura is detectable to the perceptive creatures of the Dark Continent.

This leads some hunters, upon seeing Kevin and his group from afar, not to immediately identify them as prey, but to observe them with suspicion due to this malicious intent.

As Kevin and his companions moved, this vigilant observation would cause their prey to miss their hunting opportunities and give up.

This can significantly reduce the frequency of harassment.

"The Great Plains? That's a joke."

As you pass through the forest, you come into view a vast, undulating plain, dotted with Rock and sparse trees.

But it's too big and too flat.

It's not a good thing to suddenly go from a complex environment to such a flat one.

While this means that predators will have significantly less covertness, the problem is that their own covertness will also be greatly reduced.

In this godforsaken place, the predators are definitely large creatures and birds.

"There are always gains and losses; nothing is absolutely safe or good," Melusina said with a smile from the side.

After saying that Melusina's smile suddenly disappeared, and she squinted as she looked carefully in one direction.

Is there a tower there?