Unlike the previous giant deer statue, which still retained a resentful spirit, the statues of this deer-man couple no longer possessed any spiritual power or soul.
It seems that when the deer man arrived, they had already placed their last hopes and strength on him.
Continuing deeper along the path, there are fallen pine cones, thorny paths carved out with blades, traces of battle fought by a hurricane, a sudden, crisp drumbeat in your ears, and an unusually chaotic and violent energy.
Without a word, Ara and Izumi instantly teleported towards the place where the drumbeats were coming from.
Sure enough, the drumbeat was played by the deer boy, and he was in a very bad state, surrounded by countless demons like thick clouds.
Looking further into the distance, a pair of ancient twin trees stand horizontally in the center of the field of vision. That unique feeling that makes it impossible to look away at once—it's undoubtedly the ancient tree that houses the [Heart of the Forest]!
Without the slightest hesitation, after forcibly opening a passage with the Black Flame [Amaterasu], two enormous giants stood on either side of the last deer-man.
The sudden reduction in threat meant that the deer boy no longer had to passively defend against the monsters' attacks, but the figure he saw when he looked up caused his heart to tremble violently.
"It's you."
He immediately recognized the human who was inside the energy body and blocking the monster's attack as the Onmyoji who had summoned him earlier!
However, at that time, he did not give the other party any kind look, and even slandered Lord Ichimokuren, saying that he had completely surrendered to humans and forgotten the current situation of Shichikakuyama.
In fact, Lord Ichimokuren not only did not forget their friendship, but it was also thanks to the other party's escort that he was able to successfully set foot here!
Now even that Onmyoji has arrived.
Moreover, there was that familiar aura emanating from him!
So it turns out that not only Lord Ichimokuren and his companions at Shichikakuyama, but even the forest itself has given their approval?
"What are you doing? Hurry up and beat the drum to awaken the [Heart of the Forest]!"
Upon noticing the silly-looking little deer-man standing there, Ara immediately growled.
The monsters here are as numerous as the tide.
The power of Susanoo alone is not enough to completely eliminate them. If the power of Nora is used forcibly, it will inevitably attract the attention of Takamagahara. Most importantly, the demonic energy produced by those demons also has an eroding effect on chakra!
Ultimately, only the Deer Boy and the buried [Heart of the Forest] can break this deadlock!
Upon hearing the sound, Xiao Lu Nan suddenly woke up. Instead of apologizing, he pursed his lips, gripped the drumsticks tightly, and struck the small drum at his waist heavily.
"Boom!"
Suddenly, a unique melody slowly reverberated throughout the origin of this forest.
Chapter 773 The Forest's Response: The Breath of the Soul Resides in the Trees.
The sound of the drum spread outwards in all directions like invisible ripples.
However, this heavy and powerful sound became disordered as it passed through the raging barrier formed by the monsters.
These creatures, whose origins and whoever controlled them were unknown, grew increasingly frenzied as the drumbeats sounded.
In an instant, the cacophony of demonic sounds and the swirling demonic energy all interfered with and blocked the overflowing drumbeats!
In that instant, they seemed to realize that their existence would be diminished by the sound of the drum!
【no,】
There are too many monsters!
Unable to transmit.
[Unable to communicate!!]
As the drumbeats became chaotic upon impact with the monster horde, the deer-man's face gradually revealed an unusually anxious expression.
Even with the help of an Onmyoji from another world to defend against the demons, the melody of the drumbeats was still disrupted, preventing the gathering of spiritual energy from the forest and the awakening of the nearly vanished "Heart of the Forest"!
Even with these thoughts, he did not stop what he was doing. He gritted his teeth and vigorously struck the small drum at his waist again and again.
Because it clearly knows that this is its mission, and the only hope to save the forest!
Ara also noticed the predicament faced by the little deer man. When he looked at the endless flood of monsters, a cold and ruthless look appeared in his eyes.
[Nora] cannot be used easily, and [Amaterasu] consumes too much energy, so let's just kill them all one by one!
"Quan, give me some time."
"Yes, got it."
After a brief response, the girl lowered her eyelids, and her aura underwent a dramatic change, becoming obscure and mysterious, with unpredictable energy factors surrounding her.
When she looked up again, her clear, clean eyes were now filled with a magnificent crimson, and a pair of dark, eerie windmill-shaped markings began to rotate.
【Kaleidoscope - The Eternal Stand of Heaven!!】
In an instant, this world seemed to change, as if a layer of misty energy matter enveloped it.
Everything in the world began to slow down, slow down, slow down, until it came to a standstill!
That's right,
The world has stopped!
In the field of vision, the chaotic monsters that had been charging around were all frozen in place, and the noisy hissing sounds they emitted were momentarily interrupted.
Without wasting a single opportunity, a surge of immense chakra energy erupted from Huang's body. As the [Ren] character seal took shape, slender figures wielding horizontal swords suddenly appeared across the land.
'bass.'
The waves of flame spreading out in unison sounded, officially signaling the start of the demon-slaying ceremony.
[Mimi-kiri-maru] - Included!
【Onmyoji Master.........】
The scene that came into view deeply moved the young man.
Mingming, upon their first meeting, had recklessly displayed hostility towards him.
But at this crucial moment, it was the other party who disregarded past grievances and offered their full assistance.
Instead of expressing his gratitude at this moment, he continued to beat the waist drum hanging on his body with all his might.
And without the interference of those monsters, the drumbeats began to spread gradually in all directions.
Also spreading were his sincere self-description:
"Sleeping forest, I am a little deer boy from the deer-man clan."
"With the help of my companions, it took a lot of effort to finally get here."
"My purpose in coming here is to awaken you again through the sound of the drum, to make the Heart of the Forest beat again, to protect and restore this land to its former prosperity."
“I know this request is very demanding. The things that happened in the past have caused you a lot of harm, and the monsters that are now entrenched here have also drained your spiritual energy.”
"But I won't give up; I'll keep hitting the hammer."
"Until I can't do it anymore!"
[Thump, thump, thump.........]
The power of the deer man varied, sometimes light, sometimes heavy, and the drumbeats were either crisp or deep, spreading in all directions with a rhythmic melody.
Amidst the rhythmic drumbeats, a faint, melodious flute melody could be heard.
However, there was no sign of any third party in the surrounding area.
As the invisible ripples of the drumbeats collided with the surrounding trees, streaks of blue and green runes reappeared on the tree trunks.
Like the souls of sea monsters returning to the ocean.
The souls of those who died on Itsukushima Island were left on the altar.
Since they made this land their home, the souls of the Deer People have been entirely entrusted to these ancient trees that have weathered countless storms!
Those suddenly raised lines represent the souls of each and every deer-man!
Soul as the guide,
The emerging patterns traveled from the place where the deer man was trapped to the depths of the forest, and to the twin ancient trees that housed the [Heart of the Forest].
Suddenly, a vibrant green burst forth from the giant tree that stood alone in the center of the area.
It wasn't just ordinary light.
Instead, vibrant new green leaves are growing from the bare branches!
Not only that, a similar green hue slowly emanated from the deer-man's body, and under the nourishment of this gentle green, his body seemed to be changing.
The tender antlers grew tall and strong, and the lean body became more robust and upright.
Obscure patterns cling to its chest, and a rich forest breath ripples around it!
This is,
The forest is responding!
At this moment, the little deer man is no longer the weak last member of the deer-man tribe who needs everyone's protection, but a forest-seeking little deer man who can stand alone and protect Seven Horn Mountain and the forest he protects!
But just as the refreshing greenery was slowly spreading, a sudden change occurred!
Whether it was a coincidence or deliberate waiting,
Suddenly, an overwhelming horde of terrifying monsters appeared at the edge of the field of vision!
They surged forth like a torrent, like dark clouds, rushing in and encroaching upon the land, devouring the nascent greenery like greedy gluttons.
The forest's response gradually faded, and the gently pulsating "Heart of the Forest" fell silent.
"hiss!!"
The ferocious roars began to rage, and the approaching demons devoured and merged all their frozen companions together.
Under subtle energy fluctuations,
The river of time around us, which had been trapped in a jar of sticky maltose, began to flow again.
The temporal realm created by the [Eternal Stand of Heaven] has shattered!!
The black windmill engraving slowly disintegrated into the shape of three magatama, and gushing blood welled up in the girl's eyes.
Even so, the first thing Izumi said was with remorse:
"I'm sorry, Ara, I..."
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