Strange Voyage: Summoning the Fourth Disaster.

Chapter 701 The Ugly Elder, Avadolan

After some preparation, the two arrived once again at the outer perimeter of the first trial ground in the Long Night Divine Realm.

Aluka's route has ended, so from now on we can only follow the guidance of the spirit candles.

The guiding light of the spirit candle pointed beyond the cliff, where, as before, a bright star shone in the long night, clearly indicating the location of the next trial ground.

Having gained previous experience, the two were already quite adept at the route, and before setting off, they used magic and combat skills to enhance their physical condition.

If monsters like those that blocked their path appeared again, they would be able to deal with them with ease.

Soon, the two stepped into the void outside the cliff and headed towards the next location indicated by the stars.

On the way, the fear of the long night that had appeared before reappeared, hindering the two's progress.

However, the two, who were well-prepared, did not encounter any unexpected events or setbacks and smoothly stepped into the next purple star.

The two were initially on high alert and extremely cautious, but they were stunned when they saw what they saw after entering the starry sky.

The place is lush with vegetation, blooming flowers, and dancing fireflies, filled with the breath of life and bringing peace to the mind.

You have arrived at the second trial ground in the Long Night Divine Realm.

This seemed quite different from the danger they had anticipated.

"Miaozi, look at this." After going ashore, he noticed something and squatted down beside her.

Li Miao followed closely behind, and they soon saw the reminder on the stone tablet.

[Pushing aside the fog, we find our way forward.]

at the same time.

Seemingly sensing their arrival, a beam of emerald light suddenly flew from ahead and landed in the soil.

Although the two did not sense any malice, they became wary.

As the emerald green light fell into the soil, a tender sprout quickly emerged from the earth and grew into a small shrub, on which several emerald green fruits soon hung.

"Wow wow wow!"

The small shrub suddenly trembled, pulled its roots out of the soil, and shook itself.

Then, it gently plucked the fruit from its body, extended its roots, and carried it to the two people.

"Wow wow wow!"

The bush's voice was joyful, and although the spirit candle didn't translate it, it was easy to tell that it seemed to be inviting them to taste the fruit.

"What does this mean?"

"Are you offering us fruit?"

He got ashore and his lips twitched. Feeling a bit confused, he quickly checked the information about the bush.

【Small Bush Spirit】

[Grade: Ash]

[Note: This shrub spirit, endowed with some intelligence, seems to be benevolent towards all life.]

Seeing this, Li Miao also frowned and began to think. He felt that this should be part of this trial.

After hesitating for a moment, he had an idea and reached out his hand directly towards the fruit in the air.

"Damn it, Miao Zi, what are you doing?"

"Would you dare eat this? What if it's poisonous!"

He was somewhat surprised when he got ashore. Li Miao was clearly not a fool, but how could he dare to reach out and take something that looked so strange?
However, trusting Li Miao, he hesitated for a moment, gritted his teeth, and reached out towards the fruit.

[Already obtained: Wala Green Fruit x2]

Li Miao glanced at the information about the fruit and discovered that it was not only non-toxic, but could also restore some physical strength.

So he didn't hesitate and took a bite to enjoy it.

It's crisp and refreshing, with sweet juice, and tastes great.

I had some doubts when I got ashore, but they disappeared the moment I took a bite. My eyes lit up, and I quickly ate the two fruits.

Seeing him acting like Pigsy from Journey to the West, Li Miao was speechless.

"Thank you, this fruit is delicious."

Li Miao looked at the little shrub spirit and thanked it with a smile.

"Wow wow wow!"

Upon hearing his reply, the little shrub spirit seemed overjoyed, hopping and skipping around. It waved its roots, took two steps toward a certain spot, then turned back to look at the two of them, as if to lead them somewhere.

"Walk."

Li Miao said something to the person who went ashore and then followed them.

"What kind of trial is this? It's really strange..."

He muttered something as he got ashore.

The little shrub spirit quickly led the two into a forest teeming with life.

During this time, all sorts of creatures looked at the two with curiosity, and although they were wary, they showed no hostility.

It didn't take long.

Suddenly, the two were greeted by a bright and refreshing view, with the invigorating fragrance of flowers and a cool, refreshing sensation gently caressing their senses.

Just as the two were lost in their own world.

Suddenly, there was movement in the shallow stream.

Suddenly, the ground trembled, the soil swelled, and a monster with a four-legged body made of animal carcasses, rotting roots, and sticky mud suddenly appeared before them.

From the hideous mud, a very ugly face slowly emerged.

【The Ugly Elder, Avadolan】

(More information has been hidden)

[Note: The ugly elder in the forest doesn't seem like a good person.]

With a sickening sound, the ugly elder's body surged again, and the mud and rotten roots intertwined to form a strange cane, supporting his fifth hand as it landed on the ground.

"idiot!"

The ugly elder's gaze fell directly on the little shrub spirit, and with a hoarse roar, he suddenly struck it with his cane.

The shrub let out a whimper and was knocked directly into the ground.

"Miaozi?"

Upon reaching the shore and seeing this, he frowned and immediately pressed down on his staff.

But he did not launch an attack rashly. Instead, he looked at Li Miao and asked for his intentions.

"Don't worry."

Li Miao raised his hand to signal him to calm down.

The ugly elder in front of them certainly didn't look like a good person, and he attacked the little bush spirit as soon as he appeared.

But he keenly noticed that the little shrub spirit's body had not been destroyed; the ugly elder's attack had only driven its roots into the soil, though the posture looked a bit crooked.

After dealing with the small shrub spirit.

Only then did the ugly elder turn his frightening face toward the two of them.

His face was gloomy as he walked towards the two of them with heavy steps.

Although he had doubts about going ashore, since Li Miao didn't make a move, he suppressed his impulse.

The trial grounds seemed to conceal much information about the ugly elder, even his strength and aura were hidden, making it impossible to discern his true nature.

If it were an ordinary player, they would likely not be able to withstand such pressure and would either attack or run away.

But Li Miao looked at him calmly.

The two men locked eyes, and the dirt from the ugly elder's body fell onto Li Miao's boots and armor.

"……Ah."

The ugly elder seemed to chuckle, then looked away.

"It's been a long time since I've seen any trial participants."

"That's where you should go."

The ugly elder waved his hand, and the trees in the forest trembled and shifted, revealing a path leading forward to the two.

After he finished doing that, he spoke again.

"Or, you could try killing me first... Heh."

Li Miao and Shang An exchanged a glance.

(End of this chapter)