Chapter 975 Golem Nest
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We kept rapidly moving across the Evergreen Forest, its beautiful trees, wonderful rivers, and glistening unique and rare materials made it a heaven for an Alchemist such as myself!
I didn't wanted to take too many things, but I couldn't stop gathering everything I could find with my hands, greedily taking it all away! Glutton was coughing a bit as I stuffed all sorts of plants, fungi, and crystals into his jaws.
And as we were halfway through to where Aquarina could sense Pyuku going, we found a large area in the middle of the Evergreen Forest resembling a crater.
According to my mother, there were many craters like these all around the continent, this was because the continent was so high up the skies it usually shielded the ground below from meteors that occasionally fell from the sky.
"Oh, this is the Evergreen Crater, it is an area where there's a few monster nests." My mother said. "Too many perhaps, now that we've left for a while… How about we get down there for a quick hunt? I can sense at least a hundred creatures down there."
"The more beasts you fight, the stronger your Physique will develop as it exercises in each battle and naturally absorbs mana from defeated creatures." My father said. "So if you kids want to get as strong as possible quickly, go down."
"Using Mana to Cultivate your Physiques is also a good way to grow stronger, but that is considerably slower. It's always better to combine both methods together for the best effect." Shade recommended. "While fighting, make sure to imbue your entire bodies with your Mana, and make it constantly move across your muscles and bones. Your senses will naturally become enhanced."
"Over time, you'll get used to do this and you'll do it almost naturally." Nepheline added.
And of course, if we combine all of that with the Leveling System for them on top, it makes their growth even faster! Sadly I can't level up myself, but I'll do what they just said as well.
"So? What are ye waiting for?" Ninhursag smiled, quickly transforming into a huge bird. "I'll supervise you guys from above! I can bring you to where large groups of beasts are! Follow me!"
"Alright then! Let's go!" I roared, leading my entire party as we jumped down. Our parents following us from farther away to not disturb our hunt.
Ninhursag quickly led us to a small cave filled with gigantic creatures made of stone, ores, and crystals, each one of over three meters of height, the largest reaching heights of six to seven meters.
They were all Golems! A Golem Cave! These monsters are so rare outside of Dungeons, to think Cloudia harbors them naturally…
"Golems are more common inside of Dungeons because they need a lot of Natural Mana and other Resources such as Ores and Crystals to be born." Ninhursag explained. "But Cloudia's filled with that everywhere! Hunt to your heart's content! They're tough enemies, so don't go easy on them!"
"OOOOHH!" We roared in unison, the golems quickly noticing us, their large eyes, made of crystals, glowed brightly once they heard our roars.
Ding!
[A large group of [Giant Stone Golems (Tier 4)], [Giant Crystal Golems (Tier 5)], and a few [Giant Metal Golems (Tier 6)] have noticed your presence!]
[They quickly rush to attack you, deciding to protect the caves where they were born from their walls and natural resources!]
A huge group of a dozen Stone Golems rushed forwards greeting us with furious groans and by swinging their enormous arms towards us.
Because they missed their targets as we swiftly evaded the moment they got closer, they hit the ground instead, making it tremble several times with each of their blows.
BAAAM! BAAAM! BAAAM!
"Uwaah!"
Mist lost her balance and ended tripping over the ground, two Golems caught up to her and swung their gigantic arms towards her!
"HYAAAH!"
However, Zack appeared right in front of her, defending her against both attacks as he imbued the power of his Spirit into his body, winds, and lightning surging from his arms.
His two axes, which I've reinforced with Alchemy and upgraded with new materials, swung against them at the same time.
"[Divine Axe Arts]: [Thunderous Repel]!"
CLAAASH!
His double attack blew up both of the golem's arms as a huge explosion of lightning and winds emerged from his attacks. The two golems gained countless cracks over their bodies, but quickly attempted to stomp over him.
"[Celestial Light Bow Arts]: [Holy Light Arrow Rain]!"
She fired a single arrow that then multiplied into hundreds, clashing over the golems and exploding several times, their entire already weakened bodies started crumbling down!
"RAAAH!"
Zack finished them off by swinging his axes against them, their bodies fully crumbling apart, leaving their exposed, deactivated cores and piles of stones.
CRAAASH! CRAAASH!
"Phew…!"
As Zack and Mist sighed in relief, I quickly ran in front of them, greeting two Crystal Golems and a Stone Golem that quickly came rushing towards them.
"Don't relax yet, you two!" I said, using my shield to take on the powerful blows one after another.
BAAAM! BAAAM! BAAAM!
"Uurggh…! N-Now you've done it, bastards!"
Sapphire laughed as she was overflowing with energy she absorbed from their blows. A smile surged in my lips. Her black and blue scales overflowing with black and purple flames!
"Now!" I roared. "[Black Dragon Flame Riposte]!"
TRUUUMMM…!
The shield released all the accumulated energy, an explosion of black flames surged from within, consuming all three of the golems. The flames danced around their bodies, shaping into several snake-like dragons made of black fire.
BOOOM! BOOOM! BOOOM!
Several explosions overwhelmed them, their arms crumbled down, I quickly leaped towards them to finish them off, swinging Scarlet with all my strength.
"Now, Scarlet! [Demonic Katana Infernal Dance]!"
"Alright!"
Scarlet's katana blade overflowed with crimson and golden flames, as I swung her several times while spinning around the golems, evading their arms and hands.
SLASH! SLASH! SLASH!
BOOOM!
Their bodies were covered on countless slashing attacks, the flames bursting into explosions until all three crumbled down to pieces.
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