ca-book Chapter 318 The Spirit Guardian - Ella
Chapter 318 The Spirit Guardian - Ella
Lost in the Forest, it truly lives up to its name.
Towering ancient trees block out the sun, their canopies layered upon each other, cutting the sunlight into fine, scattered spots.
A faint mist, carrying the fresh scent of grass and trees, permeated the forest. This mist was not ordinary water vapor; it contained a faint magical energy that could interfere with one's sense of direction and mental detection.
Thick vines coiled around the tree trunks like giant pythons, some even hanging down to the ground, forming natural obstacles.
Beneath our feet lies a thick layer of humus, accumulated over countless years, soft and silent to the touch.
Lin Tian followed the map provided by Sima Han and walked through the forest.
The map only marks the general direction and a few prominent landmarks (such as three thousand-year-old ironwood trees growing in a triangular shape, a natural stone bridge spanning the canyon, etc.), but the specific route needs to be explored on your own.
The magical mist in the forest had limited interference with Lin Tian's mental power, and his high mental attribute allowed him to clearly distinguish between magical fluctuations and the natural environment.
He quickly found the first landmark—three ironwood trees arranged in a triangular shape—and then, following the map, headed toward the next landmark, "Weeping Blood Falls."
The journey was not without its challenges. The forest was home to many dangerous, mutated plants and magical beasts.
The Poisonous Vine Fairy Lv.53 can disguise itself as an ordinary vine and suddenly launch a binding and poison attack.
【Phantom Cheetah Lv.55】Can use mist to create phantom clones and launch deadly attacks.
【Ancient Giant Crocodile Lv.57】lurks in the mud, waiting for its prey to approach.
But for Lin Tian, these were not even appetizers.
He was too lazy to even use his skills.
Occasionally, a foolish or low-intelligence monster might stumble upon you, and a single Arcane Missile with minimal cost is enough to instantly kill it.
About three hundred miles into the forest, the surrounding magical mist became denser, and the trees became older and taller, with some thick roots exposed on the ground, forming natural steps or arches.
Lin Tian could sense that the natural and life energy in the air had become more active, but at the same time, there was also a faint sense of melancholy, as if from ancient times, sadness and vigilance permeating the surroundings.
"We should be close to the ruins area." Lin Tian stopped and carefully sensed the surroundings.
He discovered that the arrangement of the trees here seemed to follow a certain pattern, and the growth direction of the moss and fungi on the ground also vaguely pointed to the same center.
With his mental energy penetrating the thick fog and dense trees, he sensed a relatively open area about five kilometers ahead, as well as the outlines of some dilapidated, moss-covered, and vine-covered megalithic buildings.
Ancient Elf Relics.
Lin Tian sped up, and with a few blinks, he crossed the distance and arrived at the edge of the ruins.
The scene before me was breathtaking.
This is a circular valley surrounded by huge ancient trees. In the center of the valley, there are scattered the ruins of dozens of buildings made of pure white boulders.
There are toppled spires, half-collapsed arcades, and courtyard walls covered with vines.
Although dilapidated, the exquisite elven reliefs and flowing architectural lines on those megaliths still allow one to imagine its former glory and elegance.
At the very center of the ruins is a circular pool with a diameter of about 100 meters.
The pool water has an incredible color, somewhere between emerald and sapphire, and is crystal clear with smooth white pebbles covering the bottom.
In the center of the pool, there is a small spring carved from jade, from which a very faint, almost imperceptible stream of clear water is slowly flowing and flowing into the pool.
That is the wellspring of life where "eternal well water" may still remain.
However, the moment Lin Tian stepped into the area of the ruins—
hum!
The magical energy of the entire ruins seemed to have been activated!
The ground, the ruins, and even the ancient trees all lit up with pale green magical patterns!
A powerful repulsive force and a warning surged toward him like a tidal wave!
At the same time, light and shadow distorted in the air beside the spring, and a figure slowly condensed into shape.
She was about 1.7 meters tall, with a slender and agile figure. She wore a set of emerald green armor that was cleverly woven from leaves, vines and light armor. On her back was a longbow that seemed to have grown naturally from tree branches, and a quiver hung at her waist.
She had pointed ears, a healthy wheat-colored complexion, and a delicate yet icy appearance. Her emerald green eyes held no emotion, only an endless will to protect and hostility towards intruders.
Her body was not entirely solid; it had a slightly translucent quality and was surrounded by rich natural energy.
【Elf Guardian - Ella Lv.59 (Lord)】
[HP: 2.2 million/2.2 million]
【Traits: Relic Avatar (While in a relic, all attributes +20%, skill cooldown -30%, can teleport at any time using the relic terrain), Natural Resonance (Can control plants within the relic's area to assist in attack, defense, or healing), Eternal Obsession (The will to protect the Well of Life makes it immune to most mind control effects)】
【Skill:......】
Ella slowly drew back her longbow, and a vibrant green energy arrow automatically condensed on the bowstring, its tip locked onto Lin Tian. Her cold voice echoed through the ruins:
"Those who desecrate this sacred land, depart, or become nourishment for the ancient trees!"
Her answer was Lin Tian's left hand, which he raised without warning, and his icy words:
"Astral Imprisonment"
Four chains, far more refined than before and imbued with starlight, shot out instantly, not towards Ella, but towards the space within a fifteen-meter radius around her!
The intertwined chains formed a three-dimensional "astral cage," enveloping Ayla and the spring region where she was located!
Om-!
A pale blue starlight field unfolded! All magical runes within its range instantly dimmed!
Ella felt her connection to the ruins being forcibly severed and suppressed by a higher level of spatial and stellar rules!
Her newly formed energy arrow dissipated, and her attempt to teleport using the ruins was also interrupted!
Her entire being (spirit body) felt as if it were sinking into the deep sea, its movements becoming extremely sluggish, and the powerful binding force made it difficult for it to move!
Lin Tian gave her no chance to break free.
The instant [Astral Imprisonment] took effect, his right hand was already raised high.
"Starstorm!"
A rift tore open above the ruins, and a devastating stellar storm ignored the ruins' remaining defenses, precisely striking the area of the [Astral Imprisonment] force field and completely engulfing Ayra!
Star damage per second (Intelligence × 800%) relentlessly assaulted the spirit of the Elf Guardian!
She let out a painful scream, her emerald green body flickering in the star storm, her health rapidly decreasing!
Ella struggled desperately, trying to draw upon natural energy to resist.
She wanted to draw her bow to fight back, but her movements were as slow as a snail.