As they climbed up the Giant Purple Linden, they soon discovered that the main trunk had split into different branches. Even though the branches had split off from the main trunk, they were still ridiculously thick. They could not see the top of the branches.
"There are five branches. Which one should we climb?" Lan Luo asked.
"The one in the middle," Mo Fan randomly pointed at one of the branches.
The colors of the five tree trunks were slightly different. After choosing the one with the greenish-yellow bark, they climbed up in a straight line …
The wind brushed past Mo Fan's face. It was his first time climbing a tree and feeling like he was high up in the sky, climbing a cliff. When he looked down, he could even see the valley below him. It did look like a soft, blue ocean!
"Holy crap, what the hell is that!?" Zhao Manting let out a strange cry. Following it, a creature with a segmented body slowly wriggling down the tree trunk appeared in front of the group.
"It looks like a caterpillar," Chen Ying said.
It was indeed a caterpillar. It had an ugly head and a green body covered in spikes. However, its size was like a car that had just run over it. It was difficult to accept its size.
"Are all the creatures here grown? Why is a caterpillar so huge!?" Zhao Manyan said.
"The Giant Purple Linden is good for nourishing other creatures. The amount of nutrients it can provide is immeasurable," Ling Ling said.
"Are we sure we should keep climbing?" Liu Xiaojia asked worriedly.
Only God knew what was even more exaggerated up there. Liu Xiaojia was already a little afraid of the world of branches and leaves that stretched to the sky above.
"Mo Fan hasn't recovered from his injuries yet. We are going to die if we go down now," Ling Ling said.
As they continued to climb, they were already quite a distance away from the ground unknowingly. Looking around, the blue sky with the fluffy white clouds was just at the same level. The howling wind was so strong that it was enough to blow a person away …
"There are branches up there!" Guan Xixi blurted out in surprise.
Climbing a mountain was not as strenuous as climbing it was for them. At this height, they finally saw the tree branches.
Those tree branches were also huge, and it was not a problem for people to walk and jump on them. The long branches stretched out in the sky without any pattern, like the roads in the city, leading to nowhere.
The leaves were not very dense, or else the sunlight would not be able to shine through. In the dim world of the tree branches, the occasional beam of light made this place look as beautiful and unimaginable as a dangerous place.
"Puda puda puda ~ ~ ~ ~"
The sound of something flapping could be clearly heard from the large leaves. When everyone looked over, they found that there was nothing there.
The leaves of the Giant Purple Sacred Linden were bigger than banana leaves. Someone as light as Ling Ling could easily jump onto the leaves, as long as she did not step on them too hard.
The flapping sound was always there, and it didn't seem like it was caused by the wind. This made everyone unconsciously raise their vigilance.
"Hiss ~ ~ ~!!"
An inexplicable cry rang out, as if it came from a higher place in the world of branches and leaves, or as if it extended to the other main trunk worlds.
After all, this kind of environment was not familiar to humans. The rustling of the grass around them made them feel uneasy. Zhao Manyan looked at Mofan, who was still very weak, and couldn't help but say, "Get better quickly. If some big demon appears, we won't be able to bear it."
Mofan grinned. He was already recovering fast enough. Liu Xiaojia's healing ability couldn't compare to Xinxia's Parthenon Theurgy. If Xinxia was here, this kind of injury could be healed with a few spells. He would be able to recover quickly.
"I feel like something is watching us," Liu Xiaojia said nervously.
"We are in someone else's territory. It would be strange if there was no one watching us. Let's hope it's not a ferocious race," Zhao Manyan said.
"Nie ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~!!!"
Another cry was heard. This time, the sound was very close to everyone. The sharp sound made them feel very uncomfortable.
"Yiyiyiyiyi!!!!!!!"
All of a sudden, thunderous noises burst out from the branches and leaves that blotted out the sky. Countless vibrating sounds of wings flapping at a high speed and sharp, ear-piercing screeches instantly turned the silence into an uproar and clamor!
Green and yellow shadows flashed past. Behind the large leaves, below the branches, and in the dark areas higher up, one by one, they circled around them …
"It's the demon sparrow!" Ling Ling said.
"Run!" Mofan shouted.
Zhao Manyan cast Water and Light Spells at the same time, forming a protective barrier that blocked the attacks of the demon sparrows with sharp claws.
Cracks started to appear on the light barrier. The demonic sparrow's attacks were like a rain of sharp blades. Even with the totem mark, Zhao Manyan's defense was still crumbling.
Zhao Manyan was not afraid of the demon sparrows if he was only protecting one person, but there were so many of them in the group. The defensive barrier he had to support was a few times thicker than when he was protecting a single person.
Lan Luo cast a few Wind Spells to lighten everyone's movements. They had obviously trespassed into the demon sparrows' territory. The demon sparrows were infuriated, and were attacking them together!
"Water Curtain!"
Zhao Manyan had expended a lot of his energy by casting Advanced Spells continuously. However, he had no chance of stopping the demon sparrows' attacks if he did not cast the Water Barrier!
"This way!" Ling Ling sat on the Flying Creek Snow Wolf's back and led the way.
The Flying Creek Snow Wolf kept jumping between the branches and leaves. They soon reached a higher altitude. There were not many demon sparrows around them. It was likely that they had gone beyond their territory.
Zhao Manyan covered the group as they reached a higher altitude. As he thought, the demon sparrows stopped chasing after them. It seemed like they were only active within the Giant Purple Linden's territory between fifteen hundred meters and two thousand meters away …
"The demon sparrows are supposed to be Servant-class creatures, but they seem to be a lot fiercer here," Mofan said.
The demon sparrows were a species of flying demon creatures that could be found everywhere in the world. They had a strong reproductive ability, so they were most likely to be found in forests. Even though they were at the bottom of the food chain, they were still a terrifying threat when they worked together …
The height between fifteen hundred meters and two thousand five hundred meters was considered the bottom of the Giant Purple Linden's territory. It was likely that the demon sparrows were the poor residents of the Giant Purple Linden. Even so, the group was still given a great fright. It was rare to see such a ferocious species of demon sparrows!
"The Hillmen must have occupied the sea of grass and the roots, but the residents of the Giant Purple Linden haven't changed much," Ling Ling said.
"This tree is so tall. If we were to divide it, who knows how many layers of branches and leaves it could be divided into? If such a ferocious demon sparrow is at the bottom, then what would the fellow at the top of the tree be?" Lan Luo raised her head and looked at the highest world of branches and leaves that she could not find.
Mofan and Ling Ling exchanged glances with one another. The Giant Purple Linden had a long history. Judging from how noble the Totem Beasts were, it was likely that the Giant Purple Linden's nest was located at the top of the tree!
"I think we shouldn't go any higher. Didn't we come here to eliminate the Hillmen?" Liu Xiaojia said timidly.
"You're right. It's fine if we stumble into these demon sparrows, but we will encounter stronger creatures if we go any higher," Ling Ling nodded.
Even though they were curious about the higher layers of the Giant Purple Linden, they still had to consider their current situation.
Zhao Manyan set up a barrier around the tree after they found a hole. He was worried that something would sneak into the tree and take them away while they were resting.
The hole was not on the main trunk. The branches here were thicker than the ones on the hundred-year-old trees. There were many holes in the tree, and it was extremely dry inside. There was nothing wrong with it, apart from a strange fishy smell.
Zhao Manyan had expended a lot of his energy, too. He needed some rest. Meanwhile, Mo Fan's injuries were slowly recovering, and he was brimming with energy again. However, the same problem was that he had to slowly replenish his energy in a quiet and safe environment.
…
"Whoosh whoosh whoosh ~"
A soft sound came from the outside while he was unconscious.
Mofan immediately opened his eyes. His eyes emitted a sharp glow despite the darkness.
There was a barrier outside the hole, but it had been torn apart. A black figure was slowly crawling into the hole. Its eyes were peering into the hole like a thief, and its claws were reaching for Lan Luo …
Lan Luo had a slim figure. The creature could easily grab her with its claws and run away!
"Die!"
Mofan chuckled coldly. His eyes emitted a sharp silver glow as he fired a Telekinesis at the cunning Hillman that was trying to steal Lan Luo's flower.
"Ga!" The sound of bones breaking could be heard. The cunning Hillman was knocked flying. Its body was broken into pieces as it fell from the sky. It slammed into the branches below and turned into a pile of minced meat!
"Beer beer beer beer!"
The unpleasant cries immediately woke the others up. When they peeked out of the hole in the tree, they were shocked to see countless Hillmen squatting outside. Their bloodshot eyes were like stars in the night sky in the darkness. It was a terrifying sight!
"Shit, do demon sparrows have no self-respect at all? They let these Hillmen pass through their territory so easily!" cursed Zhao Manyan.
In order to avoid the Hillmen's pursuit, they had purposely passed through a demon's territory to scare the Hillmen. Who would have thought that demon sparrows would be so shameless? They didn't even let out a fart when a group of savages crawled past them!
"Let's go!" Mofan had recovered some energy. He immediately led everyone out of the hole.
You've already exceeded your reading limit for today. If you want to read more, please log in.
Login
Select text and click 'Report' to let us know about any bad translation.
