Alone and Infinite

Without warning, the central totem once again unleashed a green ripple.

The Griggans immediately ran even faster, fearing they would be affected by the green light.

This process was repeated until all the seedlings were covered in mud. The Griggans then relaxed considerably, and even their steps became lighter.

"That mud."

Aowu's expression was somewhat complicated.

"It should be extracted from the corpse of the stone man. It is the best nutrient for the fetal tree."

Li Xia said softly as he watched the Griggans complete their task for the day and gradually disappear into the distance.

His eyes were fixed on the sacred totem in the center; this was the target of this mission.

"Ready for action!"

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1. Monthly pass 2. Recommendation vote

Chapter 308 Main Quest Begins!

Li Xia wrapped himself in an optical camouflage cloth and walked towards the basin.

Within the area covered by the relic, even the Great Tree Guardians of the Griggan could not survive for long.

Only the Fetal Tree can withstand being enveloped by the sacred object for an extended period of time.

As I stepped into a certain boundary, a notification from the Temple of Light suddenly popped up.

[Executioner, you have entered the radiation range of the Griggan Relic]

[Calculating relevant resistance.]

[Executioner, within the radiation range of the Grigan Relic, you will suffer 2 points of damage per second (Physical Strength 5, Eight-Nine Arcane Arts Unified, Abnormal Status Resistance)]

[When within the radiation range of the Gregane Relic, the abnormal status gauge will accumulate every second.]

When the abnormal status level exceeds 20%, the body surface will become woody, and the defense level will decrease by 2.

When the abnormal status scale exceeds 50%, the body's flesh and tissue will become woody, all attributes will decrease by 5 points, agility will decrease, and maximum energy will decrease.

When the abnormal state scale exceeds 80%, irreversible lignification will occur, transforming the individual into a tree and rendering them unable to perform any actions.

[Calculating relevant resistance.]

[This effect has been weakened by the Eight-Nine Arcane Arts' unified primordial energy, accumulating to 0.01% per second.]

The Eight-Nine Arcane Arts is still the best!

This lineage doesn't offer the same intuitive attribute boosts as other lineages or bloodlines.

But Li Xia never felt it was weak, even if it was just the "confirmation that the land is his own land ownership" section.

The bonuses and resistances it provides are unmatched by any other.

Li Xia asked in the team channel:

How are you two doing?

Aowu chuckled: "No problem! It won't have any effect inside the dragon egg. Even if it peeks out, the impact will be negligible."

It is indeed the strongest protection for the young dragon; the dragon egg is strong, with ridiculously high defense in both areas.

Furthermore, Aowu's own rank is also very high; even as a milk dragon, it is far more than rank 3.

The only limitation is that Li Xia is at the third tier, and it cannot surpass Li Xia's current strength.

But the status of the roaring creature remains; this is what makes it a mythical being.

There is another type of being similar to Awoo: the Old Gods.

The Old Gods are of very high rank, but their rank changes depending on the rank of the world they inhabit.

For example, the Old Gods who destroyed the Arcane Dynasty were between the third and fourth tiers.

Black Charcoal: "DPS 12, abnormal status accumulation 2.1% per second"

That's a pretty high amount of damage.

"Black Charcoal, you go out first and provide long-range support with a sniper rifle. Once we get the relic, Awoo, you go with Black Charcoal."

Black Charcoal darted back to the tunnel entrance, revealing only his eyes as he warily scanned his surroundings.

Li Xia and Aowu, draped in camouflage cloths, walked forward at a leisurely pace.

This anomaly is no problem for either the man or the dragon; they might as well use this time to properly explore Grigg's sacred site.

Stepping into this eerie forest of fetuses is a completely different experience from simply looking at it from afar.

These vines of the cypress tree climbed on a nearly three-meter-high trellis, effectively blocking the view.

The unborn fruit hanging on the vine wriggled from time to time. The deformed child, soaking in the liquid, seemed to sense someone coming. Its face pressed against the surface of the fruit, leaving an extremely eerie outline.

Its lower body, covered in tentacles, shook wildly, and faint, eerie cries echoed in the air.

"Your crying sounds awful!"

Awoo, huddled inside the dragon egg, saw things through the optical camouflage cloth that were somewhat distorted, making them appear even more terrifying and bizarre.

"These freaks look creepy, they don't look like good things, they don't look like stone people, it would be much better if they popped out of stone."

Li Xia looked around at the nearby fertile trees; some had four or five fruits, while others had only one.

There was also a wooden sign hanging above it, which listed various information about the fetal tree.

His gaze lingered on the wooden sign for a moment:

"Imperial Earl Silas Family Hatchery, quota of 6 plants, 12 Lalang mud per day."

The wooden sign on the right reads:

"Imperial Viscount, Administrator of the Elahill Family Incubation Point, quota of 4 plants, 8 Lalang mud per day."

Aowu quickly noticed the wooden signs and asked curiously:

"Are these all the offspring of the Griggan nobility?"

“Yes, ordinary Griggs don’t get this kind of treatment.”

Li Xia nodded. The further inside you went, the more prestigious the positions and titles on the wooden plaques became.

Within the area enveloped by the sacred object, not only will the gestation period be reduced, but the quality of the fetus will also be dramatically improved.

For example, they might have stronger talent or better physical abilities.

Aowu's gaze swept over the wooden sign. This place was very close to the inner perimeter, and even figures such as dukes and princes were beginning to appear.

"Boss, what do you think? What if we blow this place up and all these deformed kids..."

Awoo made a 'blooming' gesture.

"Then the Griggans will have to be bombed too!"

Li Xia stopped in her tracks, pondered for a moment, and then shook her head, saying:

"No, if we blow up the holy land, the ensuing pursuit will likely involve the entire clan."

In the early stages of seizing the sacred relic, the only challenges will likely be the pursuit and killing by the Holy Land Guard and the Southern Front Army.

But if the Holy Land is destroyed, Li Xia will probably get to see the four legions plus the ten top experts from Griggs come together for a team-building activity.

To be honest, he really wanted to blow up the holy site.

"We can use some tricks, like delaying the trigger to disrupt the pursuers."

"Leave it to me!"

The dragon egg darted off the ground with a "whoosh," and both it and Black Charcoal had quite a bit of pocket money.

I wonder what strange little trinkets they bought inside the hall.

He walked straight to the highest point of the entire basin and stared at the extremely rough wood carving.

The wood carving shimmers with a soft glow, and just by looking at it, one can feel an immense vitality within it.

He stared for a while until a howling sound came from the team channel.

Li Xia then extended her palm.

You have obtained the Grigan Relic Totem.

[Main quest has begun. Executioner, you must possess the relic for eight hours. During these eight hours, you must keep the relic with you at all times, otherwise the timer will restart.]

This sacred relic cannot be stored in your personal space!

【Notice! Notice! Notice! 】

The Griggans can obtain the location of sacred objects through spirit sacrifices. Each spirit sacrifice will activate a portion of the sacred object. When the sacred object is fully activated, the Griggans will know its location in real time.

[Current interval for offering sacrifices: 1 hour]

Almost simultaneously, a low, mournful horn sounded around the holy site.

"run!"

Li Xia, clutching the dragon egg, also soared into the sky, unleashing the full power of his Flying Dance Technique. The intense airflow instantly tore apart, producing a strange whistling sound.

In the blink of an eye, it had rushed hundreds of meters away.

The horn sounds grew more urgent, and at the same time, a beam of light shot straight up from the ground into the sky.

Li Xia narrowed his eyes, then changed to a horizontal flight. His true qi surged like a raging sea, transforming into a powerful force that propelled his body to charge forward madly.

"Whoosh!"

A thick crossbow bolt whizzed past his body, which seemed to be a signal, and more and more bolts began to come flying in.

Awoo poked its head out and looked at the ground. A group of armored Griggans were turning ballistae around and aiming them at it.

He couldn't help but curse, "Damn, that was pretty accurate. Boss, watch out!"

Most of the ballistae finally completed their turn, and a dense rain of crossbow bolts rose from the ground.

Just as the Stone Man was unparalleled in stone tools, the Griggs were equally unparalleled in plants.

They could even make plants grow into unique shapes, so ballistae were used in great numbers.

One volley after another rained down arrows, but Li Xia moved like a nimble bird, swaying her body amidst the barrage. The whistling sound of the arrows tearing through the air was like the whisper of death.

He suddenly turned and flipped to the side, the nearest crossbow bolt barely grazing the hem of his fluttering clothes. He then twisted his waist and shifted his body, dodging three arrows that were shot in a triangular formation with incredible flexibility.

Immediately afterwards, he turned around and swooped down like a meteor, narrowly escaping the dense crossbow bolts.

Just as he was about to continue charging forward to widen the distance, he suddenly stopped, and a flash of cold light appeared in his hand.

The silence of the night descended upon him with the force of splitting Mount Hua.

A tremendous roar exploded high in the sky, and a long arrow made of several thin branches shattered, with green smoke dissipating as the arrow broke apart.

[Executioner, you have been afflicted by a potent plant toxin, suffering 15 points of toxin damage per second (resistance already taken into account), lasting 30 minutes.]

Without the slightest hesitation, Li Xia flipped his hand, and the antidote for the Harmony Technique perfectly appeared in his hand. He tilted his head back and drank it all in one gulp.

The faint green glow on the body surface then dissipated.

Li Xia lowered his head and watched as a tall Griggan slowly lowered his great bow, his eyes fixed on him like those of a hawk.

It seemed he couldn't continue flying; in just a few minutes, Li Xia had already traveled thousands of meters.

The basin has already been left behind.

Ignoring the provocation from the Griggan below, Li Xia simply landed on the ground and continued rushing forward in the predetermined direction.

If I'm not mistaken, the one with the bow is Robbie the Poison Arrow, one of the Ten Pillars of Griggs.

Now is not the time to get entangled with him; it's best to run away first.

The sun had already disappeared below the horizon, and the vast starry sky was slowly shimmering.

The continuous horn calls grew more and more intense, and beams of light lit up one after another, stretching all the way to the distant horizon.

This is a warning signal from the Griggans. Once the blood-red pillar of light, signifying a change in the Holy Land, lights up, all the forces responsible for guarding the Holy Land will be mobilized.

"Meow!"