This dungeon has mushrooms growing on it.

Chapter 364, Section 363: Even Better

Without any intention of reminiscing, Iros went straight to the point: "I heard you've been stuck here for quite a few days. What exactly is the problem you're facing?"

When the conversation turned to serious matters, Eco immediately dropped his joking expression and his tone became serious:

"It's plants! Those unfortunate migratory trees have gone mad! They're wreaking havoc in the area ahead, and a large number of monsters that inhabit the trees have also gone berserk. Clearing them out is extremely troublesome and progress is slow."

"Experts at the Hall of Fame level and above are capable of forcing their way through alone, but we both know the situation on the last two levels. Without enough manpower to coordinate the advance, it would be too dangerous to venture in recklessly!"

He wiped the blood-stained sweat from his face, his tone weary and irritable: "These past few days I've been chopping wood the moment I open my eyes, I'm practically a professional lumberjack! Iros, you must have a more efficient way, right?"

“I’ll give it a try.” Iros didn’t make any promises, but Eko was used to his cautious manner of speaking. He personally held up the crystal chandelier and led them into the darkness.

The closer you get to the area in front, the more noticeable the ground vibrations become.

Salian dared not be negligent. He quickly focused his mind, stretched out his hands, and a complex and precise spherical magic spell was rapidly constructed above his palms.

With the range maximized, the magic circle swept across the surroundings, immediately projecting the complex terrain in the vicinity clearly in the form of a three-dimensional image, providing everyone with a perfect view.

Even the head guard walking in front couldn't help but exclaim after taking a look, "I remember the city's surveillance array was set up based on your magic, right? It's truly amazing magic! If only you had been born a few hundred years earlier."

Salian was about to say something modest when the little creature on his head suddenly patted his cheek and pointed in a direction.

He looked in the direction of his spatial detection sphere with some confusion, but there was nothing there.

She sighed inwardly, realizing that believing in Puji would make her a fool: "Don't mess around..."

Before he could finish speaking, two migratory trees appeared on the probe!

Salian: "..."

Before he could feel embarrassed, Salian immediately alerted those around him, "They're here!"

A moment later, a deafening roar came from ahead.

Two giant migratory trees, each a hundred meters tall, wriggled violently with their countless thick roots, crushing everything in their path, like out-of-control giants.

"Don't run around, stay behind me!" Eko shouted a warning. The two scimitars in his hands instantly lit up with a dazzling emerald green light, and powerful natural energy swirled around them. He crouched down, gathering his strength, ready to charge forward and clash head-on!

However, Iros had already made his move.

The two migratory trees that were charging wildly suddenly stumbled, their massive bodies shaking violently, almost toppling to the ground!
All that could be seen was that the countless wildly thrashing roots beneath their feet had been temporarily taken over by Iros's powerful natural magic, causing them to become entangled together in a knot that was difficult to untangle!
The two trees were trapped in place for a time, and could only struggle in place.

But the threat from the trees was still there! A sharp screech was heard, and a dozen or so "wood-eating monkeys" that lived in the canopy, their eyes flashing with a crazy red light, suddenly sprang out using the elasticity of the branches, their sharp claws pouncing straight at the group!

At the same time, several "thorn pythons" hidden among the branches and leaves opened their huge mouths full of venomous fangs and spat out arrows of dark green venom with a corrosive stench!
"Stop them!" Eko roared, and his blade flashed like a whirlwind, instantly slicing the two wood-eating monkeys into pieces.

The other elven mages behind him immediately took action, either raising magical shields to block the venom or using spells like wind blades and fireballs to counterattack.

Just as they were holding off the first wave of attacks, Puji slapped Salian's face again.

Even though the scout ball hadn't spotted the target yet, the experienced Pokémon immediately warned, "They're here again!" The ground shook even more violently once more, and three more migratory trees rushed in from different directions!

The group quickly moved in formation, protecting Iros in the center.

Iros remained calm. He used the same method to manipulate the roots of the newly arrived giant tree, causing them to follow in the footsteps of their companion.

One, two, three... More and more migratory trees are trapped in the same area by this ingenious method. They collide with each other, merge into one chaotic mess.

When the number of trapped migratory trees reached a certain level, almost filling the area, Iros knew the time had come.

He took a step forward and slowly raised his hands.

This time, he mobilized a massive amount of magic power, and an incredibly large spell spread out from him, covering all the areas of the trapped giant trees!
It's a purification spell; most of the magicians present know it.

But no one can use a purification spell that covers such a vast area while maintaining such powerful efficacy!

This time, Iros clearly used his true abilities.

The lyrics of the purification hymn were sung from his mouth, maximizing the power of the purification spell and penetrating deep into the massive trunk of the migration tree.

The giant trees' violent struggles gradually subsided, and the dark red patterns between their trunks faded, replaced by a sense of weariness and a gradual return to tranquility.

Their massive, mountain-like bodies slowly ceased their frantic struggles, finally standing quietly in place, their gnarled roots drooping low, their tangled branches no longer dancing wildly, as if they had just awakened from a long and terrifying nightmare, still carrying a trace of bewilderment.

Even the madness contained within the main migratory tree was dispelled by this vast purifying power, not to mention the demons that dwelled upon it.

The crimson in their eyes faded, the ferocity vanished, leaving only instinctive panic and confusion. They retreated deep into the foliage, no longer posing a threat.

With a few simple gestures, Iros solved the problem that had plagued the Ranger Corps for days.

Now that the migratory trees have ceased their rampage and obstruction, this area, which had been ravaged and broken, has become a relatively safe zone.

Captain Eko glanced around, quickly assessing the situation. He walked to Iros's side, looking at the slightly tired eyes of the other man after casting such a powerful spell, and asked with a hint of concern, "Do you need to rest?"

“No need,” Iros said, looking deeper into the distance. “Purification is not a permanent solution. The migratory trees could be infected again at any time. Let’s hurry and move forward now.”

……

Under the command of the chief guard, the rangers left a group to guard the migration trees, while the main force continued deeper into the territory.

Deeper still, they encountered the final obstacle to reaching the center.

Countless small, silvery-white trees carrying deadly poison.

[Race: Pale Pilgrim]

(End of this chapter)