Xingtie, started with a guitar, and made a living by singing

"The fog has indeed mostly dissipated. It's time to pay attention, but this time it's my turn, right?"

Xing blinked, as if stating some mundane fact.

"I also want to experience the feeling of cooperating with others. Of course, I don't dislike Dan Heng—"

Although it may sound redundant to say this, judging from the current teamwork, the Trail Blazers seem to be inseparable from Nashida's assistance.

The fairy archer, who had previously helped throw more than 20 goblins and their mounts into the river to feed the fish, in exchange for this chance to get close, quickly spoke out.

"No, no! Didn't we agree that Princess would stay in the rear? No matter how you look at it, you should stay with me, right?"

"Are you guys a little too dependent on me?"

Being fought over as a "hot baby" is indeed very pleasing, but on the other hand, if she spoils everyone and turns them into idiots who can't live without her, then wouldn't Ji Zi and Uncle Yang force her to stay on the train on the pretext of "spoiling everyone"?

"No, no, I'm just asking as a routine question. Ah... there seems to be something up ahead!"

March Seventh stiffly changed the subject, then rubbed his eyelids and poked his head out from the gap in the giant beast's occasionally shaking back.

"Is this dangerous?"

Xing grabbed her belt with one hand and reminded her seriously.

"Hey, aren't you guys here? Also, that thing seems to be getting closer—"

While San Yueqi was trying hard to identify what the slender shadow was, Dan Heng also stood up and looked in that direction.

First, we can rule out trees or something like that. If it were a tree, its angular outline would obviously not fit.

Even Dan Heng's expression changed slightly after he saw clearly the strange object stuck high on the river bank.

For example, it is like a natural dining table for birds—

"That's... Ugh!"

When March 7 confirmed what the object was, his stomach began to cramp violently, and his overly sensitive tear glands secreted tears, making his eyes red.

It was undoubtedly a human corpse.

A wooden stake with a sharpened top pierced through from bottom to top, barely retaining the remains of a human form.

Due to being abandoned in a warm place for a long time, the corpse has rotted and leaked juice, and a large number of maggots have hollowed out the inside and squeezed out from various parts of the body.

Many flies and insects would occasionally land on the rusty armor. Judging from its appearance, it was most likely a male.

The corpse had been eaten by insects so badly that it was difficult to even identify its original race.

"Ugh!"

Even the fairy archer who saw this scene couldn't help but feel nauseous, but when he thought of the girl in his arms, he forced himself to swallow back the food that was surging up.

Xing's face was even more heavy, and as for Nashida, she had already made a gesture to pray for her soul to return to heaven.

The reason these goblins displayed this corpse was obvious.

Malice.

To shout that this is our territory, to laugh at the invaders, and to expect people to be afraid, scream, panic, and even angry to the greatest extent possible.

For them, if not, it would be more practical to keep the corpse alive and hang it on the big guy as a human shield.

"…It's unclear whether he was tortured like this while still alive, or dragged here after death."

Dan Heng did not say this, but looked at both sides of the river.

The reason is simple, there is not just one "totem" like this.

The skewered corpses lined the banks of the river like rows of trees.

Some were left with only bones, some had skin that had not yet decayed, and many still had bloody scars, indicating that they had suffered torture in their lifetime.

Some corpses even have bloated abdomens filled with gas, making it difficult to identify what they looked like when they were alive.

Among them were corpses that resembled merchants, and the bones of adventurers.

Countless people were robbed and killed here, and countless people became toys of the goblins.

"Woo..."

San Yueqi's face was pale, and the longbow in his hand fell to the side. He could only cover his mouth tightly and climb on the edge of the backboard.

She was trying her best to suppress the physical discomfort, but when the sweet smell in the air became stronger and stronger, forming a strong stench of corpse, she finally couldn't bear it anymore.

Even if one is mentally prepared, or even if women who have witnessed goblins being abused have their emotions gradually numbed, it is difficult to accept this.

She vomited out the little food in her stomach in waves. Before leaving in the morning, she didn't eat much because she thought she might see something too shocking.

Now it seems that it is useless even if I guessed it.

"Here, suck on this and take it easy."

After praying for these poor people, Nashida also raised a wind wall to block out the smell, and then took out the honeydew bag for March Seven to drink.

This is obtained by the forest people from a large harmless insect, and most of the village's sugar supply comes from it.

Xingze gently rubbed her back to help her smooth out the breath, and the fairy archer, who was at a similar level as her, took the mint-like thing that Danheng handed to her.

As if to break away from her weak appearance, her tone was deliberately fierce.

"These goblins... I will definitely drive them all out of my hometown without a single one left!"

"Will do."

The one who responded to her was Nashida, who was no longer as cute and soft as before, and turned to the top of Mokla M'Bembe's head.

In addition to the corpses lining the two sides of the road ahead, there is actually a strange object as big as a mountain.

The dark shadow obviously brings a great visual impact to people.

Nashida raised her hand, and a strong wind suddenly blew from both sides, taking away the fog.

At the same time, the true identity of the black shadow hidden behind the fog will be revealed.

It was a shrine, a temple—or rather, a embankment—made of chalk.

The passage of time from the Age of Gods to the present has worn away the magnificent carvings. The moss has given it a second color, and a multitude of vines have crawled all over its surface...

This building, which was located across the river and looked completely out of place like a goblin's lair, appeared before everyone's eyes.

"Is this their nest?"

Xing looked at it with a frown and whispered.

It is hard to imagine that the goblins have such technology. It is more likely that they are evil people who have usurped the throne.

Dan Heng also made a quick decision.

"I'm afraid we'll have to keep Mokla Mbembe out."

Although the behemoth is indeed large, it is not big enough to shake the ruins. More importantly, if it makes too much noise upstream and the defenses are destroyed, the surging river water will swallow up all the habitats downstream.

"Then stop."

As Nashida conveyed this message to the giant beast, the behemoth finally stopped its pace, and March Seven and the others only managed to calm down at this moment.

"How about it, can you continue?"

Dan Heng asked her in a very unromantic manner.

"…reluctantly."

March 7th leaned on his bow and stood up shakily.

As for the fairy archer, she had already wiped out all traces and stood firmly in front of the few people.

"You can wait here."

After looking at her for a while, Danheng said again.

"Just like last time."

"Heh...heh. Then I've really been underestimated by you, Teacher Danheng."

March 7th gave a somewhat ugly smile.

"No matter who saw this kind of situation, they wouldn't choose to turn back halfway, right?"

There was a deep sadness in her eyes.

"Besides, I've already escaped once. If I do it again, even I'll hate myself."

She gripped the longbow tightly with both hands, then stood up straight and forced herself to relax her previously tense smile.

"This trip won't be in vain."

Similar to her was the fairy archer. She looked at the building that was complex yet simple in structure, and a vicious smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.

"It seems we have the same idea. If we don't take revenge on them, it would be a shame to offend them before."

Before the fog completely dissipated, everyone got off the back of the giant beast and prepared to turn the place upside down.

Chapter 149: Depths of Darkness

After a while.

Getting down from the giant beast Mokla Mbembe, the pioneers moved forward like shadows, crossing the grass and crawling through the branches.

The wind barrier that isolates sounds and smells is maintained at all times. The complete silence makes the noise in the surrounding environment seem to come from all directions.

As the distance got closer, the temple appeared before everyone with the majesty of a city.

Stacking huge stones and carving them is the skill of giants.

Integrating trees naturally without compromising the structure of the building itself is the skill of forest people.

The areas of war planning are mostly based on the war wisdom of lizardmen or mortals.

Although there were traces of goblin destruction everywhere on the walls, excrement, snot and other dirt were everywhere.

But this huge building has not yet reached the point of collapse——

But why is it built here?

Temple, fortress, castle, dike, dam...these answers are all close, but none of them are correct.

In that distant Age of Gods, had the world also been ravaged by the seeds of evil like it is now, forcing all races to cooperate with each other?

However, no matter what, tracing the origins of the building is the job of historians, and they came here for only one reason.

That is to kill all the goblins.

After lurking at a certain distance, everyone felt a burst of white smoke that continued to emerge and enveloped the surroundings.

Relying on the control of the airflow to hide everyone's figures in it without losing their direction became Nashida's next task.

In fact, because the temperature in the jungle is inevitably high, while she is responsible for maintaining the white fog, she also distractedly takes care of the fairy archer. After all, the forest people are not a fire-loving race and are not very resistant to the heat. However, because they are locals, they can still adapt to it.

But the fairy archer felt flattered to receive such special treatment.

"I have a feeling I won't be used to adventures without the princess."

After muttering so quietly, she looked towards the watchtower of the dike fortress again.

There was a goblin dozing off with a javelin in his arms.

Daytime is the time for goblins to rest, and the sound of the giant beast's movement is covered by Nashida, so unless a goblin is really on duty, it is difficult to tell from the fog that something is approaching.

In other words, even if Mokela Mbembe is discovered, the situation is still favorable for the Trail Blazers.

Near the city gate, it is a heavy city gate made entirely of towering old trees, full of forest style.

Although no metal fasteners were visible, it was obvious that this door could not be broken by human power. The door itself was like a solid piece of rock, indestructible.

However, there is a square area in the lower right corner of the gate.

A small door, or a side door for people to walk through.

At this time, the sound of ghosts screaming was heard from above, as if a goblin had finally discovered the giant beast that was left there.

They clamored excitedly, then pushed and shoved their way down the city wall. A team of city guards filed out from the side door.

Everyone hid in the bushes.

First, a goblin dressed as a sentry poked its head out, and the fairy archer drew his bow and took aim. Even March Seventh was nervous, but with Dan Heng and Xing there, the two of them watched it steadily, waiting for a better opportunity.