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Chapter 200: The Black Eagle
Chapter 200: The Black Eagle
High above, a long, drawn-out eagle's cry echoed through the air as they advanced westward.
If Lindsey and Red were just ordinary adventurers, they would have collided with a dark, overwhelming aerial legion upon exiting the canyon between two towering peaks.
The death of a single Black Eagle had alerted its kin residing in the Thousand Mountain Stone Forest, especially the Phase Five Black Eagle, their leader, who sensed the change through species perception.
One of the Black Eagles questioned their leader:
"Lord Fervo, did our kin truly perish in the great forest?"
"It was just a playful fledgling; the Treant had no reason to provoke or kill it."
The leading Black Eagle was colossal, with a wingspan of five meters and dark feathers that shimmered in the sunlight, embodying the essence of Phase Five and an innate ability to soar through the skies.
Hearing the inquiry from his subordinate, the Black Eagle King responded:
"In the past, we and the great forest respected the rules, staying within our boundaries. For a long time, nature maintained a peaceful balance."
"But in recent years, the Mother Tree has been in torment, its reason teetering on the brink of collapse."
"If it goes completely mad and attacks us, a catastrophe will soon engulf our nest."
"..."
An atmosphere of tension and unease spread among the Black Eagles.
They ruled the skies, naturally looking down upon other beasts.
But the Mother Tree was different; it represented the plants and possessed an unresistible Phase Six strength.
The Golden Eagle soared high, but eventually, it had to land.
Once the Mother Tree, this formidable entity, went completely berserk, and its Banyan Grove completely engulfed the entire stone forest, it would likely mark the end of the Black Eagle clan.
"Swoosh—"
The King of Shadows flapped its wings, and its authoritative voice instantly dispelled the unease.
"Do not panic."
"Survival of the fittest is the most universal law of the world. We hunt and survive by this law, and we naturally accept the dangers that come with it."
...
On the other side, Lindsey and Red continued their journey eastward.
If they were to walk through this canyon nestled between the mountains, it would likely take until the next morning to reach the exit.
However, Red was growing impatient with the damp, stifling forest.
She didn't want to spend another night there, so she dragged Lindsey along at full speed, and by the afternoon, they were already approaching the exit between the two peaks.
"Red, wait."
Lindsey issued a warning.
As he hurried along, he occasionally glanced at the map.
Behind the mountain ahead, a suspicious number of animals had gathered, some neutral yellow and others hostile red, creating a confusing mix.
"Are there enemies?"
Red's response was more direct.
A contemptuous smile played on her lips, and the Poisoned Wooden Spear was already in her hand, while the essence surrounding her body entered an active state.
"I want to see how many of them dare to challenge me."
The girl's aura instantly became dangerous.
After the battle with the Mother Tree, not only Lindsey had become stronger.
Red had also improved her skills through consecutive battles.
Now, as she prepared for action, a withering energy enveloped her body, and conservatively, she was at a Phase Four level.
When sparring with her now.
Lindsey didn't want to be hit by Red's attacks.
That intense aura of death seemed always ready to devour life.
In summary, Red's recovery ability had also focused on combat skills, even resembling a practitioner of the School of War, a path of rampage and awakening.
Seeing Red's eagerness, Lindsey naturally assumed the role of the level-headed member of the team:
"Don't rush into action.
"There are many of them, some hostile, some with ambiguous intentions."
"Instead of coming to fight us..." Lindsey considered his words, "It's more like a test when facing threats."
Red emphasized, "Lindsey, this world is under the control of the Dragon Beasts."
Lindsey nodded slightly and took out the Stone Breath given by the Mountain Stone Elemental.
"You're right, but the world is so vast, and not everyone is willing to submit."
Lindsey's mind flashed with several significant enemies they had encountered on their journey.
The Blighted Venom Spider, which would rebel without hesitation when its life was threatened; the Glacier Elemental, which tried to escape after being forced to leave its homeland; and the Mountain Stone Elemental, which resisted even at the end of its life.
Even the insane Tree Mother used her last bit of reason to set boundaries for some of her actions.
This world might have many subservient beings like the Black Scaled Lizard.
But beneath the surface, there must also be countless beings trying to resist. It's just that they are forced to maintain this state of submission due to the Dragon Beasts' overwhelming power.
With different thoughts in mind.
Lindsey and Red navigated through the canyon between the two peaks.
As they rounded the last bend, they immediately saw black silhouettes circling in the sky.
"Eagles... so many eagles..."
"Why are they all eagles..."
Lindsey was instantly stunned.
He reached out and pulled Red to hide behind an ancient oak tree, avoiding the sight of the black eagles in the sky.
But at the same time, Lindsey was itching to take action.
He was now tempted to make a choice that went against his previous statement.
Knowing that the synthesis formula only lacked an eagle's heart, and seeing the numerous black eagles in the sky, he could tell that many of them were formidable individuals, undoubtedly fused with Essence and reaching the level of Monstercraft.
He could easily shoot down a few with his bow.
With sufficient strength and numbers, he could somehow obtain that eagle's heart!
Red immediately noticed Lindsey's hesitation.
The two had been traveling together in this vast world for almost half a year, fostering a strong bond.
Red laughed, "Lindsey, what are you thinking?"
Lindsey stared straight at the sky and replied stubbornly, "I... I'm thinking about serious matters."
Red pressed, "What serious matters?"
Lindsey answered, "I... I was just wondering if the black eagle I killed was a companion of these eagles. It's only natural for them to come and check if they sense that one of their kind has been killed!"
Red moved closer, almost whispering in Lindsey's ear, "You're thinking of making a move, aren't you?"
Lindsey's expression turned stern, "Hey! Don't sully my innocence!"
"..."
Lindsey and Red continued their bickering as they walked through the forest, near the bend at the foot of the mountain.
They shouldn't have been spotted by the black eagles right away.
But among these black eagles was a Phase Five leader.
Its perceptive abilities, already impressive, were further enhanced. With just a glance, it noticed Lindsey and Red at the foot of the mountain.
"Humans?"
"How could humans possibly be here?"
With the leader's reminder, a few Phase Four Black Eagle Guards next to the Black Eagle Sovereign also reacted and asked the leader:
"Lord Fervo, what should we do with these two humans?"
The Black Eagle Sovereign thought for a moment and made a decision:
"They might have come from the great forest and may know some information."
"Let's capture them and take them back to the nest."
(End of Chapter)
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