"This is already the latest target...but with this coverage, does the Swamp Land really still exist?"
Traton was shocked by the sight before him.
Holo was open-minded and asked a few people to observe the situation from a distance. He paid a price of one hundred soul coins, not just to sigh.
"Luckily, this target spot has not been flooded by tree spirits yet. If we were inside the forest when we teleported here, it would have turned into tree fertilizer by now."
The target of the Helots was a dilapidated stone temple. The stone statue enshrined in the temple had been broken into eight pieces. The head that was finally found could not be seen clearly, and it was not clear who it was enshrined in.
This kind of desolate target spot has been recorded by the tower in its long history, but due to its remote and unimportant geographical location, there are no dedicated personnel to carry out daily repairs.
It's great to be able to teleport, but as for whether it's safe or not, no one can guarantee it.
This is also one of the disadvantages of the [Gate]. Except for a few targets controlled within the tower, the rest of the [Gate] has no security guarantee.
"Since everyone has described their specialties in the secret book before, let's just arrange the formation and advance."
Compared to the rest of the group, who were quiet and talkative, Bert, who was a little more talkative, directly assumed the responsibility of captain.
Holo didn't have any objections either. This muscular maniac didn't seem to be mentally retarded. When they met in the [dormitory hall] before, he was in the leading position.
"Judging from the soul fluctuations and appearance, the outermost circle is full of underage tree spirits."
"That's right, the outermost root system is very shallow, and even part of it is exposed outside the soil. The color of the excavated soil is different from other soil. It seems that it was just moved here by the adult tree spirit last night."
Several people had their own information and exchanged information with each other.
After the sapling grows, it needs to be cultivated within the tree spirit for a period of time. When the sapling grows to a certain size, it will be uprooted by the adult tree spirit and planted in the desired place.
In a sense, dryads are like blood-sucking insects to this land. Their growth requires devouring a large amount of resources.
Wherever they are, no life can escape their clutches.
Not to mention the hunting of conscious adult tree spirits, even an area composed of unconscious tree spirit seedlings will encroach on the living range of other creatures.
Regarding the information and suggestions from several people, Hero thought for a while:
"In this case, I don't think there is a rush to advance. Ten birds in the forest are worse than one bird in hand. When the tree spirits will come out of the swamp to plant saplings, we still have the opportunity to find the lonely tree spirits and complete the first step. A task.
As for the latter two missions, if you don’t know what’s going on, you’d be a headless fly if you enter them rashly...”
Not to mention the size of the area occupied by tree spirits, Hero is not powerful enough to play the lawn mowing game.
Several people also thought about it and compared their respective intelligences. The actual situation was indeed much worse and the intelligence needed to be re-established.
Dana was the first to express her approval:
"Adult tree spirits are mostly active at night, so let's discuss tactics now. If there are tree spirits coming out at night, we will carry out quick killing operations."
Bert introduced himself and said first:
"If you want to kill them directly, you have to take into account the surrounding tree spirit saplings. Although they will attack unconsciously, they will also recognize the differences in the souls of the same race, which will only cause us big trouble."
The roots and vines of tree spirit saplings are good hunters. Often prey will only notice one of them and lose vigilance to the other.
The vines harass, and the roots will quietly spread to the feet of the prey, entangling and strangling it.
"So... let me do it. My system of soul skills is biased towards the human body. Facing adult tree spirits, it cannot cause strong damage in a short period of time. When the time comes, I will forcefully activate the human soul skills to help you attract tree spirit seedlings.
Please pay attention, so that you can concentrate on hunting the adult tree spirits."
When Holo and others looked at Bert, their eyes lit up. It was their first time to form a team. It was really rare to have such an awareness.
Indeed, the power of the apprenticeship-focused system is not very strong. Compared with apprentices of the same period, it is more powerful in its toughness and durability, and those weird side effects can only be exerted after the body has significantly mutated.
Judging from Bert's normal appearance, he obviously has not reached that level.
"Do you have any means of forcibly killing me?"
Bablin, who had always been silent, raised his head and asked everyone, this is a very realistic question.
If you cannot kill an adult tree spirit in a short time, it will attract other tree spirits. Bert cannot attract tree spirit seedlings for a long time. Even if he has long-lasting physical strength, he has to avoid so many vine roots and consumes energy.
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"You can try, I can control the actions of the tree spirit."
Holo tried.
"completely?"
Sure enough, Traton said in surprise, he could only affect a certain amount of perception, but he was not sure about complete control over the tree spirit.
"Yes, the system is consistent with the soul circuit. The two increase the [Petrification] effect very strongly. I can do it at full strength."
This is not a lie, the petrification effect is very conspicuous, even if they don't tell it, they will be able to see it when the time comes.
It is better to attribute all reasons to the system and soul circuit.
Even though the tree spirit's root system is connected to the earth and is so powerful, he is confident that he can completely control it when the soul energy output is fully activated.
"What else can you say? You can try it. I have the means to attack by force."
"If it can be completely controlled, the vacuum time created can be enough to kill, but whether there is time to take out the heart of the tree depends on the specific situation."
Bablin and Dana on the side said in unison.
On the contrary, Traton looked a little ugly and glanced at Hero intentionally or unintentionally.
Helo also acted as if he didn't know that this was related to his personal participation rating. How could he let him go if he could hold an important position?
Controlling this matter is, in a big way, related to the life and death of teammates, and any mistake will cause huge harm.
He was not in the habit of trusting his life to strangers.
A few people discussed the details, and night fell quickly.
The swamp is very beautiful at night. On the forest in front, there is a brilliant light curtain, like an aurora, twisting and winding, setting off the silent forest.
When the moon was higher, Hero and the others heard a rustling sound close at hand.
"Those tree spirit saplings have begun to move, hunting the soul beasts that come out at night."
Several people tried their best to suppress the fluctuations in soul energy to prevent them from disturbing the situation.
A long time passed.
"Why haven't you come yet? Aren't they saying that they have been expanding? With such a huge base, they should be planting saplings every day."
"Damn intelligence dealers, tear down their stalls when you get back."
"Then I guess you won't be able to find them."
The intelligence market before the assessment was a mixed bag, with many traders just making a quick buck and running away.
"Stop making trouble, look, here we come!"
While everyone was chatting and complaining, the sharp-eyed Hero was the first to notice the shadow moving in the darkness.
"Is the dryad walking like this? Waddling?"
Under the light curtain, two huge cylindrical figures were seen walking from the depths of the forest, swaying left and right.
Their size is much taller than the small saplings outside.