dtnovels Chapter 279 Tracing the Trail: The Fallen Gather?
Chapter 279 Tracing the Trail: The Fallen Gather?
The last traces of demonic energy in the mountains and forests were completely dispelled by the gentle breeze, and the devastated battlefield finally returned to calm.
The earth-shattering battle that had just taken place had come to a complete end. The flesh-and-blood demon horse, which had been born from the blood and essence of the half-horse fallen one, had been completely suppressed and annihilated by Lin Yuan's ancient dragon body power.
All that remained on the ground were large areas of charred earth, collapsed rock layers, and broken logs. The chilling, malevolent aura that had permeated the air was swept away, and the long-lost, faint signs of life slowly returned to this forest.
The golden dragon aura surrounding Lin Yuan slowly receded, and the towering twelve-zhang-tall ancient dragon giant's body shrank layer by layer, shedding its strange phenomena and returning to its original tall and slender appearance as a young man.
The fine dragon scales covering his body disappeared into his skin, and his fierce and domineering killing aura subsided. Only the cold and sharp light deep in his eyes still showed the ferocity of the fierce battle just now.
Despite battling two formidable enemies, breaking through numerous bizarre and evil spells, and confronting the ultimate evil monster, his aura remained calm and long, showing no signs of fatigue. The endurance and foundation of his ancient dragon origin were fully revealed.
Anxin, perched on a distant vantage point, slowly rose and put away his rifle.
She stood tall and straight, her expression aloof. Her gaze swept across the empty battlefield, and only after confirming that the flesh-and-blood demonic horse had been completely destroyed and there were no remaining hidden dangers did she slowly walk towards Lin Yuan.
Throughout the entire process, she maintained precise control and coordinated attacks. Despite several rounds of dangerous battles, she remained calm and vigilant.
In the center of the battlefield, the body of the half-horse fallen, who had sacrificed himself and become a withered corpse, lay limply on the ground.
After being nurtured by the evil seed and drained of his life essence, his body had long since withered and shriveled, his flesh clinging tightly to his bones, devoid of any vitality. Dark, dried bloodstains covered his entire body, and the gruesome wounds on his chest and abdomen were still clearly visible, making him look dilapidated and eerie.
Lin Yuan glanced at it and walked straight to the withered corpse of the half-horse fallen man.
He raised his hand and took out a finely crafted pointer, pure white with intricate patterns, the very pointer used to track the fallen.
Without any unnecessary movements, Lin Yuan lightly flicked his fingertip, severing the remaining blood vessels of the withered corpse, and a drop of thick, black blood essence, imbued with a strong sense of depravity and evil, slowly seeped out.
He raised his hand and gently guided the drop of essence blood, containing the original aura of the corrupted organization, to fall precisely onto the central pattern of the tracking pointer.
despair.
Black blood dripped onto the pointer, the subtle sound exceptionally clear in the silent mountain forest.
The next instant, the previously dim tracking pointer suddenly burst into a dazzling silvery-white light, all the fine lines lit up, and the whole body trembled slightly and hummed incessantly.
The pointer core, stained with black blood, rapidly devoured the corrupting evil energy within, and the once dormant pointer quickly revived, its sensing capabilities instantly reaching full capacity.
hum-
A series of increasingly rapid vibrations rang out, and the pointer spun rapidly several times, carrying a strong tracking force, before finally settling steadily in the due east direction.
The pointer tip glowed faintly, firmly locking onto the location. The sense of evil energy was exceptionally clear and intense, far exceeding the intensity of previous tracking attempts.
"There's a response." Lin Yuan looked down at the pointer, his tone calm, a knowing glint in his eyes.
This tracking pointer, guided by the blood of the fallen, traces the source with unparalleled precision.
The pointer's reaction was so intense that it was enough to show that the remaining aura of the Fallen Ones in the due east direction was extremely strong.
The two consecutive fierce battles had consumed some of their spiritual energy and mental strength. Even though the two were powerful, they did not need to rush or exhaust themselves.
Lin Yuan reassured the two and chose to take a short rest on the spot to recover to their peak condition in preparation for the unknown battles to come.
After a short half-hour rest, both of them were fully recovered, their auras were refined and steady, and their fighting spirit rose again.
After resting, the two did not linger. Following the direction indicated by the tracking pointer, they steadily moved forward and continued their hunting journey.
We traversed mountains and forests, crossed barren hills and valleys, and left behind the ravaged woodland where the battle had just taken place...
Soon, several days passed in the blink of an eye.
As the two crossed the last patch of withered, dark woodland, their view suddenly opened up, revealing a desolate, lifeless town in the distance.
This is a completely deserted town, nestled in a valley surrounded by mountains. Overgrown with weeds and standing withered trees, the entire area is eerily quiet, devoid of any human voices, animal sounds, or even the sound of the wind.
Most of the houses in the town are dilapidated and crumbling, with mottled and fallen bricks and tiles, and the walls are covered with cracks and black stains. Weeds grow wildly in the streets and alleys, submerging the original roads, and everywhere exudes an atmosphere of desolation, ruin, and gloom.
The entire town was like a dead land completely forgotten by the world, isolated from all life, with only a thick, heavy, and lingering cold aura surrounding it.
As soon as we stepped onto the outskirts of the town, the tracking pointer, which had been humming slightly, suddenly began to vibrate violently!
hum!hum!hum!
The rapid, violent tremors continued incessantly, and the pointer's entire body surged with white light, almost breaking free from Lin Yuan's fingertip. The intensity of the vibrations far exceeded any previous tracking.
The pointer tip was firmly aimed at the heart of the town.
In previous tracking attempts, the pointer had at most shown slight anomalies and provided directional guidance; it had never reacted so violently and intensely.
Based solely on the abnormal state of the pointer, the two already knew that this place was far more than just a few scattered fallen ones.
An Xin's steps suddenly stopped, her posture instantly tensed, her sniper rifle was quietly chambered, her eyes sharp as an eagle, locked on the empty and desolate town in front of her, her aura condensed and tense, and her extreme vigilance was instantly maximized.
Her voice was cold and low, filled with extreme caution: "Something's not right here. The pointer is vibrating so strongly, there must be a lot of Fallen Ones. They might have already set a trap, waiting for us to step in. There's a high probability of an ambush."
Lin Yuan nodded slightly, agreeing with An Xin's assessment. His eyes were calm and still, without a trace of fear, but instead, a strong fighting spirit ignited within him, and his dragon aura circulated slightly around him, exuding composure and domineering power.
"I know."
His tone was calm, yet it carried absolute confidence and an overwhelming air of self-assurance. His gaze pierced through the layers of dilapidated streets and alleys, looking into the depths of the town: "Don't worry, even if there's an ambush, they're just courting death. It's just a battle, a perfect opportunity to wipe out all the fallen ones hiding here in one fell swoop, saving us the trouble of searching for them one by one."
Having fought many bloody battles, he was no longer afraid of any of the fallen ones' ambushes or attacks.
Instead of searching for scattered remnants, it's better to wipe out their stronghold in one fell swoop and exterminate all the fallen ones in the vicinity.
"Let's go see what kind of abilities these fallen ones have."
As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Yuan took a step forward and slowly walked into the desolate and gloomy town.
An Xin took a deep breath, gripped his sniper rifle tightly, and focused his attention, following closely behind. His eyes scanned every dark corner of the town, ready to respond to any sudden attack or firefight...