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Chapter 151 The Sleeping Forest God

"Watch out!" Lin Dao's pupils contracted slightly, but his reaction was swift. "Riolus, Vacuum Wave! Pikachu, Quick Attack followed by Iron Tail!"

"Rio!" Riolu's eyes sharpened. Facing the vine whip that shot towards him, he neither dodged nor avoided it. He quickly crossed his palms in front of his chest, and highly compressed air blades instantly formed, slashing out in a crisscross pattern.

"Swoosh! Swoosh!"

The vacuum wave accurately struck the vine. Although it did not sever it, it successfully deflected its attack trajectory, causing it to glide past Lin Dao and embed itself deeply into the sand.

Meanwhile, Pikachu had already transformed into a golden Z-shaped bolt of lightning, disappearing from its original spot at a dazzling speed. It not only dodged the vine whip that was attacking the forest path, but also covered a distance of more than ten meters in an instant, appearing below and to the side of the plant monster's main body!

"Pikachu!"

While in mid-air, Pikachu nimbly spun around, its steel-like tail drawing a cold arc as it lashed out at one of the plant monster's supporting roots!

Clang! It was like being struck on a metal pillar, producing a dull, loud sound.

The root trembled violently, and obvious dents and cracks appeared on its surface. Several huge pieces of glowing moss were shaken off.

The plant monster seemed to be in pain, emitting a low, rustling sound, like countless branches and leaves rubbing together, as it attacked the forest path.

The vine whip quickly retracted, then, along with several other newly extended vines, frantically coiled towards Pikachu.

However, Pikachu, with its small size and lightning speed, leaped and darted among the vines, constantly harassing and attacking with its Iron Tail.

"Riolus, use continuous vacuum wave to cover! Pikachu, use hit-and-run tactics to harass and find opportunities to attack different parts of its body to test its weaknesses!"

Lin Dao calmly gave instructions, while he dodged the sporadic attacks of vines and slowly began to approach the main body of the vine behemoth.

He needs to be close enough to perform a detailed scan with the Arceus phone and to attempt to make contact using a waveguide.

Riolu moved swiftly, its palms flying, unleashing a continuous stream of vacuum waves. Although a single wave wasn't powerful enough to destroy the thick vines, the precise interception and sustained attacks effectively disrupted the vines' attack rhythm, creating space for Pikachu.

Pikachu fully utilizes its small size and agility, weaving and leaping through the gaps in the vines, sometimes using electric shocks to disrupt them, and sometimes using its Iron Tail to strike the connection points of the vines or different parts of the giant creature's body. Each attack causes the vine giant's movements to stiffen or become chaotic.

The battle unfolded fiercely on a small, glowing island in a pool of water.

The sounds of vines whipping, Riolu's vacuum wave cutting through the air, Pikachu's electric shocks, and the deep hum of the giant vines mingled together. The sand was plowed into furrows, and ripples spread across the shimmering water.

While cautiously moving around to avoid being hit by stray vines or splashing sap, Lin Dao carefully observed the plant monster's reactions and attack patterns. Meanwhile, his Arceus phone was already aimed at the target.

After several rounds of attack and defense, Lin Dao felt a little more at ease.

While this plant monster's attacks were fierce, and its vines were far stronger and more resilient than those in the outside world, its movements seemed somewhat stiff and formulaic, lacking true spirit and resembling more of an instinctive defensive program. Moreover, judging from the actual damage inflicted by Pikachu and Riolu's attacks, its defensive capabilities didn't seem as outrageous as one might imagine; at least it was more "normal" than the vines in the outside world that had been enhanced by berserk energy.

"There's a chance!"

Lin Dao's eyes narrowed.

"Pikachu, keep harassing it and draw its attention! Riolu, prepare to use Swords Dance to boost your stats, then listen to my commands!"

"Pikachu!"

Pikachu understood and became even faster and bolder, even deliberately provoking Pikachu at the extreme distance of its vine attack to attract more firepower.

"Leo!" Leo took a few steps back, took a deep breath, closed his eyes slightly, and then suddenly opened them!

A pale red vortex began to swirl around its body, and a sharp, aggressive aura rose steadily.

Sword Dance greatly increases attack power!

At the same time, Lin Dao quietly moved to another angle and tried to use Arceus Phone to scan and analyze the location where the plant monster was being attacked by Pikachu and Riolu, exposing more of its internal structure.

The data stream on the screen scrolled rapidly, eventually freezing, revealing a name and a series of information.

The moment Lin Dao saw it clearly, a look of understanding and certainty flashed in his eyes.

[Scan analysis complete. Target analysis: Composite energy life form (defense form)]

[Core Identification: Silabhi (Natural Defense State)]

[Level: 75]

【Feature: Natural Recovery】

[Skills already mastered: Psychic Power, Healing Bell, Primal Power, Magic Leaf, Self-Regeneration]

[Detailed Physical Status: In deep slumber. Due to incomplete compatibility with interdimensional laws and depletion of the anchoring of the primordial law, the main consciousness has entered a law-level slumber to maintain stability and has automatically activated the highest level of natural defense to protect the sleeping core. The defense system, stimulated by external attacks, has entered the second stage of proactive counterattack mode.]

[Special Recommendation: Stable, high-level energy with harmonizing properties is needed to neutralize the negative energy, fill the deficiency at the source, and awaken the user's consciousness. Waveguide power can be used for replenishment. Warning: The target energy deficiency may be extremely large; the replenishment process must be carried out with caution to avoid depleting the user's own waveguide.]

"As expected—it is a shrine."

The last piece of the puzzle in Lin Dao's mind fell into place.

From the moment he sensed the characteristic of sharing prosperity and decline with the forest, to the subtle traces of vigorous vitality contained in the vines, he had some guesses in his mind.

Guardians of the forest, travelers of time, and an indispensable key anchor for stabilizing the ecosystem and timeline in the integration of the new world.

"The situation is more complicated than expected, but the path forward is clear."

Lin Dao took a deep breath, his eyes becoming incredibly determined.

He looked at the battlefield. Pikachu was still skillfully maneuvering, while Riolu had completed its Swords Dance buff, its aura sharp and fierce.

"Now!"

Lin Dao's mind was highly focused, and his Aura spread out, closely connecting with the thoughts of Riolu and Pikachu.

"Pikachu, maximum power 100,000 volts! Covering attack, creating a control gap!"

"Pikachu!!!"

Upon receiving the command, Pikachu suddenly performed several backflips to create distance, landing on a rock protruding in front of Riolu, where the battle should have just taken place.

The electric sacs on its cheeks erupted with unprecedentedly dazzling electric light, its small body seemingly transforming into the source of thunder! The dazzling golden current was no longer a single stream, but surged forth like a raging lightning serpent, instantly weaving into a terrifying electric net that covered most of the plant monster's body!

*Splash!*

The blinding electric light illuminated the entire space in a golden-white glow, while deafening thunder echoed repeatedly within the pool.