Chapter 1172: Clearing Poisonous Vines, Redirecting the Disaster
Chapter 1172: Clearing Poisonous Vines, Redirecting the Disaster
Editor: Henyee Translations
With the map of the forest provided by the Great Trees, Jiang Chengxuan navigated the immense swampy forest, riding his Gengjin Void Sword. Along the way, the towering trees exuded a friendly aura, emitting faint celestial light to guide him. With their help, Jiang Chengxuan could shield himself from the swamp’s miasma.
The deeper he ventured into the forest, the more pronounced the effects of the poisonous vines became. Even ordinary spaces were filled with rule-infused toxic mist, veiling everything in a hazy shroud. Fortunately, the guidance of the Great Trees allowed Jiang Chengxuan to identify the location of the vines clearly.
At one point, as he moved through the dense fog of the swampy forest, a black-purple bolt of lightning suddenly shot towards him with terrifying speed, evaporating the surrounding mist in an instant to reveal a clear path.
Facing this sinister attack, Jiang Chengxuan remained unfazed. His abundant celestial power erupted, as if he had anticipated the strike, and he slashed at the lightning with his sword.
“Boom!”
A thunderous roar echoed through the void, whipping up a fierce wind. The clash of forces generated a terrifying shockwave, scattering fragments of black-purple lightning that corroded the swamp and turned it into black powder. Any vegetation that touched this strange lightning instantly withered and turned to black smoke.
This was not merely a destructive force but a rule-based toxin. Even Jiang Chengxuan had to avoid it cautiously.
“The deeper I go, the more formidable these poisonous vines become…”
Destroying the sneak attack, Jiang Chengxuan muttered to himself, his expression grave. He had been operating in this swampy forest for half a year, engaging in hundreds of battles with the poisonous vines and killing countless of them.
If someone were to see the outer edge of the swampy forest now, they would witness a scene of rejuvenation. The thick miasma caused by the vines had dissipated with their death, and even the decayed swamp was drying up. The freed Great Trees shone with radiant celestial light, illuminating the area.
An uninformed cultivator might mistake this place for a serene fairyland, never imagining its previous state of decay and corruption.
“Hiss—!”
No sooner had he spoken than Jiang Chengxuan found himself embroiled in another battle with the poisonous vines. Their main attacks were massive gaping maws and insidious rule-based toxins. Familiar with their tactics, Jiang Chengxuan dealt with them adeptly, though their increasing strength required his full effort.
“Boom! Boom! Boom!”
With the Gengjin Void Sword flashing, a dazzling nine-colored light erupted in the void. This battle ended with Jiang Chengxuan slicing the vine into dozens of pieces. He had developed an efficient method to deal with the vines: weaken them segment by segment, maintaining distance and slicing through their extensions until they were completely neutralized.
“These vine materials are certainly abundant.”
Collecting the remains, Jiang Chengxuan mused to himself. Over time, he had gathered various levels of vine materials, which were valuable for their poisonous and energy-absorbing properties. These materials could prove highly effective in alchemy, possessing energy rivaling that of celestial herbs.
Swiftly collecting the useful parts, Jiang Chengxuan consulted the tree bark map provided by the Great Trees to choose his next target. Only a quarter of the poisonous vines remained, with most of the Great Trees already freed, their power aiding Jiang Chengxuan in clearing the remaining vines. This symbiotic effort greatly accelerated the mission’s progress.
After determining his next target, Jiang Chengxuan set off again. A few days later, he emerged from the thick mist, standing atop a giant tree. Not far away, a massive black vine coiled like a giant serpent among the trees.
The tree beneath him glowed faintly, signaling for Jiang Chengxuan to liberate its companion. Jiang Chengxuan nodded but did not immediately act.
“This area seems to harbor a powerful beast as well…”
Examining the map, Jiang Chengxuan’s gaze fixed on a marked spot. The map indicated not only the presence of poisonous vines but also a formidable forest beast in the vicinity.