Chapter 59 In-depth exploration
"Archdruid?"

Rhodes was startled when he heard Aina's words.

It was the first time that he heard about a demigod other than the tree god, and it turned out to be a druid.

It goes without saying that the existence that can be on par with the Tree of Life must have reached a terrifying level of strength that he could hardly imagine.

And the residence of such a demigod is at the deepest part of the entire druid's nest!

correct.

The four-legged animal statue on the altar!

Is it used to worship the Archdruid?
After all, he is the god in charge of all druids, so he must have the ability to transform all souls, and druids like to transform into animals the most.

It seems that I have to find an opportunity to go deep into the nest, maybe I can find key information about the destruction of the Dream Forest.

Thinking of this, Rhode said, "Go ahead, just choose that entrance. Just be careful to avoid the high-level black beasts."

If he wanted to improve his strength as quickly as possible, he had to continue to expand the woodland surrounding the altar, and the Moon Stone was one of the most effective things he knew so far, so of course the more he got, the better.

Aina obviously had the same idea and nodded, "Then you should follow closely. The route inside the nest is very complicated and it is easy to get lost."

After saying that, he spread his wings and jumped down, leaping into the canyon along the protruding rocks.

soon.

The two of them walked through the bottom of the canyon, which was covered with lantern trees, and came to the arch-shaped cave entrance at the deepest part.

I didn't encounter any black beasts on the road.

only.

Before Aina could be happy.

Suddenly, a faint light flashed in the cave, and a black shadow rushed out from it.

"careful!"

With almost no hesitation, Rhodes raised his hand and a magic halo appeared.

boom!
The level 10 Thorn Guard broke through the ground, instantly entangled the black shadow rushing up, and slammed it to the ground.

Simultaneously.

By the light of the lantern tree.

They finally saw the appearance of the black shadow, which was actually a huge rat.

[Corrupted Rat lv10]

As expected, it is the real entrance to the nest. The black beast encountered on the outside has already reached the first level.

"These are domesticated by druids to dig holes in the ground. There are many of them near the entrance."

Ina, who had been here several times, was very familiar with the place and reminded people.

As a druid who loves sleeping the most, it is impossible for him to dig the nest by himself.

So basically they would use their ability to get along with animals, ask these animals that are good at digging to help, and then go to sleep.

Over time, the entire druid's lair formed a very terrifying underground network. If you are not careful, you may get lost. Even Aina, a night demon, does not dare to go deep into it.

But the first level is not a big threat to her.

While the Corrupted Rat was squeaking and screaming as it was hit by the Thorn Guard, she raised her hand and a stream of blood-colored energy wrapped around the Corrupted Rat, causing its twisted and rotten body to quickly wither.

Finally, it turned into a shriveled corpse.

hiss~
Is this the succubus's method?
As expected, he is a demon that sucks human blood.

With the addition of this powerful second-level helper, their operations suddenly became much smoother.

They walked and stopped along the way, killed the black beasts along the way, and soon arrived at an empty underground altar. In the center they saw a dilapidated statue emitting green light.

"Moonstone!"

"Yeah!"

Almost at the same time, Rodaina and the little thing recognized the stone used to make the statue. It was the Moon Stone they were looking for!

Excited, Aina flapped her wings and rushed forward, with uncontrollable joy in her eyes.

Because the statue was still well preserved, even if she and Rhodes split it equally, they could both get two pieces. Taking it back would definitely greatly increase the tribe's chances of surviving the next Black Moon.

however.

Just as Rhodes took a step forward and tried to catch up, a message suddenly popped up in front of him.

【Corrupted Boulder lv20】

Rhode's face changed. "Don't go over there! There's..."

"Who dares to disturb my sleep?"

Before he could finish his words, a deafening sound had already exploded throughout the cave.

As Aina approached the statue, the entire ground collapsed rapidly. Amidst a loud rumbling sound, a giant rock monster about seven or eight meters high slowly rose up, and a strong aura swept around.

Second level black beast!

And it’s a black beast that still retains some consciousness!
Even Aina, who was also at the second level, was shocked by this sudden change.

Looking at the Moon God Stone that had turned into the head of a rocky black beast, she flapped her wings hurriedly, retreated at high speed, and returned to Rhodes.

"Are you sure?" Rhodes asked.

"It's hard to say. My talent is to control blood. This kind of rock monster has a great restraint on me." Ina bit her lip and looked at the Moon Stone with some unwillingness.

"Okay, I'll be in charge of holding it back, and you and the little thing will take the lead. Get rid of it before the other black beasts are attracted here!"

Rhodes acted promptly, took out the black fruit he had prepared long ago and ate it to restore some of his magic power.

The little thing and Aina did not consume much energy because they did not come into contact with the black soil, and they directly took an offensive stance.

"on!"

A loud shout.

Two afterimages, one big and one small, rushed towards the black rock beast, and the aura all over its body surged wildly.

Aina knew that she was the only one who had reached the second level, so if she wanted to get the Moon Stone, she had to rely on herself.

All of a sudden.

The bloody evil energy surged and transformed into countless blood bats surrounding her, making her look like a bloody evil enchantress, charming and enchanting.

This is an attempt to use all your strength right from the start!
"Boom!"

However, unexpectedly, the ground in front suddenly exploded.

At the feet of the rock black beast, a huge vine suddenly rushed out and wrapped around the black beast's body like a snake.

"Damn ant, you pissed me off!"

The black rock beast roared angrily and tried to tear the vines off its body.

But at this moment, the magic light lit up again, and three vines grew out from the wall, lashing its body wildly, forcing it to retreat again and again.

"You summoned these!?"

Ina turned around in shock, and she realized that she had underestimated Rhodes.

Although he was only at the first level in strength, the vines he summoned were able to cause such obvious damage to the second level black beast.

Moreover, those vines seemed to have their own attack consciousness and could launch attacks without anyone controlling them. It was a kind of magic she had never seen before, and she immediately gained confidence.

Raise your hand.

All the blood and energy in his body turned into a long whip, which lashed fiercely at the restrained black rock beast.

boom!
A full-strength attack from the second level, or a head-on attack.

The left leg of the rock black beast was smashed into pieces in an instant, and its huge body fell down.

The little thing seized the opportunity, jumped up, and stabbed the spear into its head mercilessly.

"Ow—"

The terrifying sound waves shook the entire nest.

The short spear made of branches of the Tree of Life seemed to have extra damage to the black beast, causing the corrupt aura in the rock black beast's body to escape frantically, and its aura weakened rapidly, almost falling to the level of the first level.

Aina's eyes narrowed when she saw this.

He shouted and flew into the air, and swung the long whip in his hand suddenly, which turned into an afterimage and wrapped around the black beast's neck.

With a sudden tug, he twisted the Moon God Stone and the rock black beast's head off and rolled them right to Rhodes' feet.

"go!"

Rhodes picked up the Moon Stone, turned around and ran towards the entrance.

Because he could vaguely hear the roar approaching rapidly from deep in the nest, and it was obvious that the movement here had attracted the attention of other black beasts.

Aina and the little thing did not hesitate and fled hurriedly, running back to the ground along the same route they came.

But before they ran far, a large number of dark shadows appeared behind them and approached them rapidly!

(End of this chapter)