Wizard: Starting with Dealing with Magical Plants

Chapter 357 A Brief Period of Safety

The plank road stretched on and on in the darkness, the rocks beneath our feet cold and hard.

The roar of the annihilation-type vehicle behind us gradually weakened, eventually being completely drowned out by the ceaseless sound of the wind.

Luo Lin dared not slow down, enduring the throbbing pain in his left arm and the exhaustion in his body, he poured most of the star power he had just recovered into his legs, maintaining the operation of the [Star Stream Water Field], and continued down the narrow boardwalk.

The plank road is not a smooth path; some sections are mostly buried by fallen rocks and require climbing and crossing.

In some places, the bridge has broken due to years of neglect, revealing a bottomless darkness below, making it impossible to cross without risking one's life.

With each exertion, a clear pain shot through the wound on his left arm, and it seemed as if blood was seeping from the flesh beneath the bandage.

But he couldn't care less; only two words occupied his mind: get away.

We must get away from those two pursuers, away from potential danger, and find a place where we can truly catch our breath.

After an unknown amount of time, the plank road began to level out, eventually connecting with a wider and relatively flat canyon floor.

This area is still part of Howling Canyon, with towering cliffs on both sides, but a width of nearly 100 meters at the bottom, and the ground is covered with smooth and rounded pebbles and gravel polished by the energy storms over the years.

The grayish-white energy mist thinned out considerably here, allowing more moonlight to fall, making it possible to barely see the surrounding area within a hundred meters.

The chaotic energy turbulence in the air has also weakened considerably. Although the omnipresent energy disturbance can still be felt, it is much milder than the environment during the fall and on the boardwalk.

Luo Lin stopped and leaned against a huge rock, riddled with holes eroded by the wind, before slowly sliding down to sit on the ground.

Finally—we're safe for now.

As soon as the tension eased, fatigue and pain surged in like a tide.

He was breathing heavily, his chest heaving like a broken bellows, and cold sweat beaded on his forehead.

Upon examining the wound on my left arm, I found that a small patch of the bandage had indeed been soaked with blood.

He gritted his teeth and tore off the bandage.

The wound was deeper than expected, with the skin and flesh turned outwards and the edges slightly white, which were traces of the bone centipede venom. Although most of it had been forcibly expelled by the [Star Slaughter] star power, some had still seeped in.

Fortunately, there was still a little bit of the universal antidote ointment given by Master Evelyn in the dimensional bag.

I carefully applied it to the wound; it felt cool yet stinging.

Then re-wrap it with clean cloth.

After doing all that, he was almost completely exhausted. He leaned against the rock and didn't even want to move a finger.

But my mind is still working.

Where is the other one of the stuck Annihilator-type destroyers?

Will they give up the pursuit?

Unlikely.

The protocol logic of the observer unit is cold and persistent; the instruction to clear the highest priority target is probably already engraved in their underlying code.

We must recover as soon as possible and then leave the canyon.

At least get out of this relatively easy-to-track bottom area.

Look up at the towering cliffs on both sides of the canyon.

Under the moonlight, the rock face was covered with cracks and caves of all sizes.

Perhaps, we could find a cave high up to hide in temporarily, which would be relatively safe and allow us to observe what's happening below.

After resting for about ten minutes, I felt a bit of strength return.

Rowling struggled to his feet, chose a rock face that looked relatively gentle with some protrusions to climb, and began to climb upwards.

The climb was extremely difficult. Unable to use his left arm, he had to rely solely on his right hand and legs.

The rock face was slippery, and in many places it was covered with a thin layer of ice.

Several times I slipped, and it was only thanks to the instantaneous burst of the [Starflow Water Field] that I was able to stabilize myself, which gave me a fright.

It took nearly half an hour to climb up to a cave that was about 30 meters above the ground, with a large opening and a relatively dry interior.

The cave entrance was about two people high, extending several meters inward before turning a corner, obscuring the depths. Spiritual probing revealed no obvious signs of life or energy, only the coldness of the rocks and the deathly stillness of time.

That's it for now.

Luo Lin crawled into the cave, found a flat corner at the bend, and sat down, finally able to completely relax.

Safe.

At least temporarily.

He took out the last bit of food from his dimensional bag: two hard pieces of dried meat and a small piece of rye bread. With the little water left in his water sac, he slowly chewed and swallowed them.

The food was barely tastable; it was merely a mechanical way to replenish energy.

After finishing his meal, he sat cross-legged and closed his eyes.

This time, it was no longer a passive recovery, but an active cultivation.

【Star Source Meditation Method】Slowly activate, and let your mind sink into the sea of ​​consciousness.

Above the sky, three natal stars floated silently.

The Morning Star radiates a constant and gentle guiding light, while the Still Star flows with a calm and steady silvery halo, soothing physical wounds and mental fatigue. The newly lit Star of Slaughter, on the other hand, is like a sleeping ferocious beast, its sharp and murderous intent of crimson and silver concealed, with only a faint and chilling aura lingering around it.

Although the energy environment at the bottom of the canyon is more stable than that at its depths, it is still chaotic. The power of [Quiet Dust Star] acts like the most precise filter, settling and sorting out the chaotic energy particles that flood into the body, stripping away the violent and harmful parts, leaving only the purest basic energy, which is then guided and refined by the star chart and flows into the dried-up star power pool.

This is a slow and meticulous process, but the control and understanding of [Quiet Dust Star] are quietly improved in this environment.

Time passed in the quiet of cultivation.

The pain from the wound on my left arm gradually lessened under the gentle care of the starlight, and my weary spirit, like parched land being nourished, slowly regained its vitality.

After an unknown amount of time, when Rolin awoke from his deep meditation, the cave was still shrouded in darkness, with only the mournful sound of the wind.

sound.

But his internal condition has improved a lot.

My star power has recovered to about 60%, which is still far from my peak, but it is enough to handle most situations.

My mental strength has recovered to about 70-80%, and my perception has become clearer and sharper.

A tingling, itchy sensation came from the wound on my left arm, which was a sign that the wound was beginning to heal under the promotion of the star power.

He stood up, stretched his stiff limbs, walked to the edge of the cave entrance, and cautiously peered out.

The moonlight remained cold and clear, and the bottom of the canyon was completely silent, with only the occasional faint crackling sound of tiny energy flowing between the pebbles.

There was no sight of the massive, dark golden figure of the Annihilation Type, nor any other unusual occurrences.

Are they really trapped, or have they given up?

Luo Lin dared not let his guard down.

He deeply appreciated the dedication of the observer unit.

The question now is, where to go next?

Staying in the canyon is not a long-term solution.

Food and water are running out, the environment is harsh, and it's uncertain whether the two annihilation vehicles are still searching.

We must leave Howling Canyon.

But how do I leave?

Returning the way they came is almost impossible; there might be pursuers on the plank road and in the cave, and above them is the area with the most violent energy turbulence.

Perhaps—we could explore along the bottom of the canyon?

Based on previous aerial observations and records on parchment, the canyon does not appear to be completely closed; there may be an exit at the other end, or it may connect to other areas.

Moreover, the mention of "eye of the storm" and "passage" on the parchment also intrigued him.

If the accounts of those ancient explorers are true, something might be hidden there—perhaps a path to escape, or perhaps some other opportunity.

Of course, it may also come with great danger.