Chapter 765: Feathered Serpent
Chapter 765: Feathered Serpent
Lindsey's sleeves fluttered in the wind.
Amidst the churning sea of clouds, distant thunder rumbled.
As the storm approached, powerful air currents surged from beneath the massive shadow, tearing through the sky. The clouds rippled violently, like waves crashing in the air.
"Roar!"
A deep growl echoed above the clouds, resembling a primordial beast awakening from ancient times.
In the layers of dark clouds that were being torn apart.
A pair of eyes, like abyssal rubies, flashed through the air, exuding immense power and resembling a mountain range in motion.
"..."
In the sky, at the heart of the storm, Lindsey gradually discerned a figure within the dark clouds.
It was a flying monster with the shape of a serpent, adorned with colossal wings.
Its body was covered in vibrant feathers, each shimmering with metallic hues, like a flowing rainbow. As the sun shone through the parted clouds, the feathers were also encrusted with cold, sharp edges.
"Feathered Serpent..."
"Is this a bit over the top?"
Lindsey muttered under his breath.
As an Awakened, he could clearly discern that this was a Seventh-Stage monster!
The creature merely flew overhead, its tail sweeping across the clouds, causing a thunderous roar that seemed to tear the sky apart.
Even the cloud island where Lindsey and Arona stood.
At this moment, it became a fragile raft in a sea of darkness, as if it could be capsized by the raging waves at any instant.
"Lord Lindsey!"
Arona reached out, grasping Lindsey's sleeve tightly.
The blind girl, also an Awakened, sensed the presence of the Feathered Serpent and was awestruck by the immense power so close by.
However, she was also concerned that her actions might affect Lindsey.
So, she quickly released her grip, bending down to let go, and steadied herself by holding onto her skirt:
"What's happening?"
"I sense an incredibly powerful Essence nearby, very close to us!"
Lindsey clenched his newly acquired Storm Archer:
"Don't worry, I've got this."
"I wonder which friend left this monster behind in the clouds, and it's just emerged now."
"Arona, I'll take care of it right away!"
Lindsey's gaze darted through his belongings.
He immediately set his sights on the Oddity, the Twisted Fetus.
[Oddity/Material: Twisted Fetus]
[A lifeless fetus infused with chaotic vitality and divine will, exuding an ominous aura. It brings misfortune to anyone who touches it but can also be used as a material for crafting other items.]
[Special Item, value unknown.]
This item was obtained during the hunt for the Divine Spirit's remnant.
According to Lindsey's understanding of the equipment system, the Twisted Fetus could, at the very least, inflict damage on a Seventh-Stage monster.
Simultaneously, Lindsey switched to the FPS module.
"Huff—"
He took a deep breath.
The last time in the Forest Courtyard, Lindsey had only caught a Fifth-Stage Fish King. This time, he had directly skipped the Sixth Stage and encountered the Seventh Stage, surpassing Lindsey's expectations.
"In the Forest Courtyard, I was fishing in the city's waterways, which counted as a unique weather condition. But here, it's like a hidden special fishing spot, and we've also encountered a unique weather event. So, in different locations with special weather, the Fish Kings that appear can be of varying stages."
"Huh?"
Suddenly, a fluctuation in the Essence distracted Lindsey.
He felt a change in his attribute panel and glanced over.
Just then, in the [Quest Log]
[Storm God Annihilation Quest]
[An ancient Feathered Serpent, slumbering within the storm layers, was unexpectedly awakened, and its rage would be unleashed upon the boundless sky.]
[Hunt this ferocious beast and bring peace to the skies!]
[Quest Rewards: Storm Breath, Slumbering Wind, and a large amount of Attribute Skill experience.]
"..."
"!!!"
Lindsey's heart skipped a beat, and his eyes lit up.
His high-end gear, the Beast Heart, was just missing a Feathered Serpent Heart. Moreover, completing the Hunting Ledger would also provide a reward, not to mention the additional stakes added to the quest list, further incentivizing the kill.
In short, Lindsey was determined to claim this Feathered Serpent.
Even if it meant wasting a few oddities from his backpack, he was absolutely going to take this guy down right in front of him!
Swish—
Lindsey drew his bowstring, aiming at the Feathered Serpent's head.
But just then, as he checked the quest list, the massive serpent's body continued soaring through the sky.
Its enormous form disappeared into the dark clouds, leaving only a shadow.
And then, straight into the sky, straight into the sky, straight into the sky...
And then, it was gone!
"..."
"Ah!"
Lindsey froze in shock.
The Feathered Serpent he had lured out from the clouds was completely unpredictable.
This powerful Seventh Stage beast had indeed noticed Lindsey and Arona standing above the clouds.
But it merely glanced at them, dismissing them as two Fifth Stage Awakened.
- Fifth Stage.
The Feathered Serpent didn't care about such weaklings and never imagined that it was awakened by such individuals.
So, it subjectively chose who it considered its true enemies.
Carrying a storm with it, it soared through the clouds toward the distant east, the true culprit behind the spatial chaos and the central battlefield of that epic battle.
"..."
Lindsey's eyes went blank, and the bow in his hand slowly lowered.
The Seventh Stage beast moved too fast, especially as it rapidly departed to seek its intended target.
Lindsey drew his weapon, protecting Arona behind him.
In that brief moment, the distance between them had become too great.
At this point, not even the range of his bow or the skills of his FPS module could lock onto such a distant target.
Unless Lindsey could fly.
Otherwise, he could only stand on the cloud layer, watching as the Feathered Serpent gradually moved away, eventually disappearing beyond the horizon.
At that moment, Arona, standing behind Lindsey, spoke up.
The storm had subsided, and the girl straightened her body again.
"Mr. Lindsey, why did that powerful being suddenly leave?"
"..."
Lindsey felt his heart tighten, and he opened his mouth, but for a moment, he couldn't speak.
Pat—
The sky began to rain, and a drop fell into Lindsey's mouth.
...
The rainwater wasn't sweet at all.
Lindsey touched his face, which was gradually getting wet, and looked up. The anticipated storm was arriving.
Within a few breaths, the rain around them intensified.
The already damp clouds became even more saturated.
"Hoo—"
Lindsey took a deep breath.
He thought for a moment and quickly made a decision. He set up a tent on the spot and turned to Arona behind him, saying,
"Arona, wait for me. I'll fish a few more."
"Once the rain stops, we'll leave immediately."
(End of Chapter)
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