fynovel Chapter 77 Departure
Chapter 77 Departure
The giant energy sword struck the barrier of holy light, unleashing a deafening roar.
The barrier shattered instantly, but using the recoil and the momentum from his previous flight, Roland tumbled like a gourd into the dense, twisted forest of dead trees surrounding the pool, disappearing into the thick gray fog and obstacles.
The heroic spirit let out a defiant roar, its powerful mental energy sweeping across the surrounding area like a storm, but it momentarily lost sight of its target's exact location.
Rolin dared not linger, and did not even bother to check his injuries. With his indomitable will and Baha's guidance, he stumbled through the dead woods and piles of bones, pushing his speed to the limit that his severely injured body could reach, and fled desperately in the direction away from the pool of water.
Every breath brought a burning pain to my chest, and my throat was filled with the taste of blood.
The injuries on his back were severe; the backlash from the shattered [Flowing Barrier] and the Heroic Spirit's attack from afar had almost shattered all his magical power.
The worn-out boots on his feet became a burden, and he trudged through the mud and broken bones, relying entirely on willpower and his memory of the terrain to keep going.
Bahamut led the way at low altitude, his dark golden eyes constantly scanning behind him, transmitting information through the mental link about whether the Heroic Spirits were pursuing them.
Fortunately, the spirit seemed to be bound by some rule, or perhaps guarding the remains was its primary duty, and did not immediately leave the pool area to pursue the enemy at a distance.
But that raging mental pressure still hung over the swamp like a dark cloud, suffocating everyone.
Luo Lin dared not pause for a moment, enduring the dizziness and excruciating pain, and desperately moved towards the temporary camp that had been set up earlier.
His physical condition was terrible, his magical power was disordered, and his mental energy was stinging from excessive consumption and impact.
He urgently needs a safe place to treat his injuries and recover.
I don't know how much time passed, it felt like an eternity, before I finally saw the outline of that hidden mountain valley.
Luo Lin practically dragged himself inside, immediately activating the makeshift concealment and alert arrays set up around the camp.
As his sense of security returned slightly and his tense nerves relaxed, he could no longer hold on and collapsed to the ground, coughing violently, with blood continuously oozing from the corners of his mouth.
He immediately took out the most effective [Intermediate Life Restoration Potion] and the [Tranquilizing Potion], which is specially used to treat internal injuries and stabilize the essence of the mind, from his dimensional bag and drank them down in one go.
As the medicine took effect, its gentle energy began to nourish the damaged internal organs and body, while its cool aroma soothed the aching mind.
He sat cross-legged and, ignoring his body's protests, forcibly activated the "Star Source Meditation Method".
In the center of the spiritual sea, the light of the Morning Star Core dimmed somewhat, but it still rotated steadily, drawing in the faint star power to assist the medicine in repairing the wounds.
This process is painful and slow.
The chaotic magical energy within the body needs to be regulated, the ruptured capillaries need to be repaired, and the shaken spirit needs to be calmed.
He gritted his teeth, beads of sweat forming on his forehead, his body trembling slightly, but his eyes remained clear and resolute.
Time slipped away quietly as she healed.
When Rowling opened his eyes again, it was already dark outside.
He exhaled a long breath of foul air, which smelled of blood, and assessed his own condition.
The injury has stabilized and is no longer worsening, but it is still far from being fully healed.
His magical power had recovered by about 30%, but his mental strength was still somewhat weak.
The intense pain in my back has lessened somewhat, but I can still feel a noticeable pulling and discomfort when I move around.
He first examined the lead box that sealed the Flower of Soul Flame.
The box was intact, and the sealing runes on it were functioning stably, preventing the leakage of internal energy.
He carefully opened a crack, and a pure yet chilling soul energy mixed with a strange life force emanated out, confirming that the Soul Flame Flower was safe and sound.
A huge weight was lifted off my shoulders.
At such a heavy price, we finally obtained the most crucial materials.
Only then did he have time to deal with other matters.
He took off the completely ruined floating boots from his feet; these magical items, which had accompanied him for many days, had completed their mission.
He put it back into his dimensional bag, hoping to disassemble it and extract some useful materials in the future.
Then, he began to carefully review his previous actions.
From a tactical perspective, the plan was executed relatively successfully, employing tactics such as feinting, overloading for acceleration, decisive seizure, and utilizing obstacles for evacuation. Ultimately, the objective was achieved.
However, judging from the results, they suffered severe damage, used up most of their trump cards, and almost lost everything.
"The gap in strength is still too large."
Rowling calmly assessed the situation.
Even with meticulous planning, the existence of the Second Ring Road presents numerous uncertainties.
Luck played a significant role in this success.
The heroic spirit, bound by its duty to protect, did not pursue; otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable.
This experience made him realize more deeply the inadequacy of his own strength.
Even first-ring wizards remain at the bottom of the power hierarchy in this world.
To explore more mysteries and acquire more resources, we must improve our strength as soon as possible.
The most urgent task is to recover from the injuries as soon as possible and then leave the dangerous Deathwhisper Swamp.
This is not a place to linger. No one knows whether the heroic spirit will change its mind or alert other, more terrifying beings.
He took more medicine and nutritional supplements and continued to practice his healing techniques.
At the same time, they began planning their return route. The way they came was relatively familiar, but they couldn't be careless; they had to avoid some known gathering points of the undead and choose a more secluded path.
After resting at the camp for two more days, his injuries had healed by about 50-60%, and he had basically regained his mobility. Roland decided to set off for the return journey immediately.
Staying here for even a moment longer increases the danger.
He tidied up the camp, erased all traces, and then, with Bahamut, stepped once again into the gray mist of the Deathwhisper Swamp.
This time, he moved with greater caution and a clearer goal: to leave this land of death as quickly as possible.
The return journey was equally turbulent.
Despite trying to avoid dangerous areas, they still encountered several scattered waves of undead.
Luo Lin did not engage in direct combat; he avoided confrontation whenever possible, and when avoidance was not possible, he resolved the situation quickly using the most mana-efficient method.
The [Glimmer Purification Field] has been activated again. Although it increases mana consumption, it effectively ensures travel efficiency and breathing safety.
After nearly ten days of arduous trekking, during which we faced several perilous situations, the gray fog finally began to dissipate ahead, and the familiar mountain outlines came into view.
Only when his feet touched the relatively solid ground on the outskirts of the Deathwhisper Swamp did Rolin truly breathe a sigh of relief.
Looking back, the swamp shrouded in gray mist remained deathly still and mysterious, like a lurking beast.
This adventure came at a great cost, but the rewards were equally astonishing.
Not only did they obtain the Soul Flame Flower, but they also acquired rare materials such as the Cleansing Bone Mushroom. More importantly, their understanding of their own strength and their crisis management abilities were honed.
Without stopping, Luo Lin determined the direction and steadily headed towards Blackrock Town.
Next comes a long recovery period, and most importantly, the time to begin constructing the long-awaited talent spell.
Back in the courtyard in Black Rock Town, the familiar surroundings finally allowed my tense nerves to relax.
Without alerting anyone, Rowling quietly returned to the laboratory.
He first gave himself a thorough cleaning, washing away the dust and the chilly atmosphere of the swamp.
He then spent several days focusing on healing.
With the combined use of intermediate-level healing potions and calming potions, along with the continuous operation of the "Star Source Meditation Method," the injuries healed at a steady pace.
The hidden pain in his back gradually disappeared, the disordered magic returned to calm, and the stinging in his mental sea also subsided.
When his condition recovered to about 70-80%, Rolin couldn't wait to begin his research on the Soulflame Flower.
This strange plant, emitting eerie blue flames, was his greatest gain from this trip and the final key piece of the puzzle in constructing his innate spell.
He did not rashly remove it from the sealed lead box. Instead, he first placed the lead box on a specially made experimental table engraved with multiple isolation and stabilization runes.
Through the crystal observation window and indirect perception using mental power, a preliminary observation and analysis of the Soul Flame Flower was conducted.