"Unexpectedly, undead creatures do exist in this world!"
Conrad, standing in place, had a hint of admiration in his eyes. Although he had heard many legends about undead creatures, this was the first time he had witnessed them.
In contrast to Conrad's calm demeanor, the surrounding soldiers appeared particularly panicked.
A ghost emitted a sharp scream, resembling a needle piercing through the soldiers' minds.
"Go!"
Sauron shouted in a low voice, awakening the surrounding soldiers. Everyone hurriedly moved towards Mist Forest. Conrad swung his cross sword, clearing the way for everyone. The imposing aura of a high-level Knight caused the undead creatures to scatter.
Even the ghost, after a sharp scream, dared not approach again.
However, at this moment, the eerie giant tree not far away swung its vines like poisonous snakes, attacking Conrad and the others.
"Ah!!!"
Next to them, a soldier screamed in agony. His chest had been pierced by the vines, and his whole body was thrown into the air, his Life Aura rapidly drained.
In a moment, the soldier had become like a dried corpse.
Sauron's pupils contracted, a serious gleam flashing in his eyes. Whether it was the undead or the ghost around them, Sauron didn't find them too terrifying. However, the giant tree nearby made him feel a hint of threat.
Conrad's face also became more serious.
The next moment, the surroundings filled with gray mist, and vines attacked once again. Several soldiers were caught off guard and were immediately lifted into the air by the vines.
Shua!
Conrad's eyes turned slightly cold as he saw several vines attacking like poisonous snakes. He immediately swung the cross sword in his hand, cutting off the vines.
The severed vines fell to the ground, and from the cut ends, a liquid similar to blood flowed out!
"What kind of monster is this!?"
Kylo Knight exclaimed in shock. The nearby giant tree seemed like a demon, almost subverting everyone's understanding.
At this moment, two more dark mists surged from the surroundings of the giant tree!
Three ghosts screamed in midair, their eerie voices like a demonic melody, causing several soldiers' complexions to pale, and their figures wavered.
"No! Don't eat me!"
Suddenly, a soldier screamed and rushed forward.
"Come back, Karl!"
Kylo Knight quickly shouted, but it was too late. The soldier named Karl rushed out of the crowd and was quickly tripped by branches.
Subsequently, the vines quickly entwined him, draining his life force.
"Heavy Mountain Cross Slash!"
Conrad loudly shouted, exerting force under his feet, and the power of the life seed erupted. He gripped the cross sword in his hands and swung it forcefully.
Shua!
Ripple-like sword qi swept towards the giant tree, crushing everything in its path, tearing the earth apart.
The giant tree swung its vines, attempting to block Conrad.
However, the sword qi severed the vines in its path. The Cross Slash attack hit the giant tree, distorting its expression.
"I will kill you all!"
The giant tree let out a resentful curse, and scarlet liquid flowed from its eyes.
The next moment, the entire Mist Forest seemed to boil.
From deep underground, white bones crawled out.
Seeing this scene, even Conrad's complexion slightly changed. Just at this moment, the gray mist surged again, and several vine tendrils emerged from the ground.
Conrad was caught off guard and was bound in place by the vines.
"Not good!"
Sauron's heart sank. The strength of the giant tree seemed to exceed expectations. Even high-level Knight Conrad was not confident in easily defeating it.
In the distance, the giant tree opened its bloody mouth wide like a sacrificial bowl.
The vines binding Conrad dragged him towards itself. Conrad's hands and feet were bound, making it difficult for him to break free.
Especially the thorny protrusions on the surface of the vines pierced through Conrad's armor, greedily sucking his blood.
"This monster!"
Conrad's face turned slightly pale, a grave expression flashing in his eyes.
Just as he hesitated whether to use the power of the life seed again, Sauron, not far away, had already bent his bow and aimed at the giant tree.
Xiu! Xiu! Xiu!
Three arrows shot out in succession. Two of them were knocked away by the swung vines, but one arrow flew straight towards the face of the giant tree.
Pa!
The arrow hit the eyeball of the giant tree, and scarlet fluid burst open like an explosion. In pain, the giant tree involuntarily released Conrad bound by the vines.
"Eat this!" The giant tree roared.
At this moment, Conrad, who had freed himself from the entanglement, seized the opportunity to swiftly swing his cross sword, cutting off the surrounding vines.
"Go!"
Conrad decisively took action, killing his way out. Sauron followed closely behind, and Kylo and the soldiers also hurriedly caught up.
"Big Brother, stay and accompany me!"
The voice of a girl, like that of a little girl, came again. Sauron ignored it, rushing forward, while a few soldiers behind were confused.
"Don't hesitate!" Conrad said coldly.
Sauron naturally understood the current situation. The terror of the giant tree was beyond Conrad's grasp. If they delayed any longer, everyone might be trapped forever.
Thinking of this, Sauron quickened his pace.
Conrad also erupted with full force, sweeping away all obstacles like a humanoid rare beast. Everyone fortunately escaped from Mist Forest.
"Hoo!"
Finally leaving the range of Mist Forest, Kylo Knight's face turned deathly pale. He sat down on the ground, unable to conceal the fear in his eyes.
Beside him, Conrad's complexion was also pale.
In the battle against the giant tree, he was also injured. Both his arm and chest were stained with blood. The continuous use of the power of the life seed also put a considerable burden on his body.
Sauron surveyed the surroundings.
Of the thirty-plus people who went to Mist Forest, only half managed to escape. As for the rest, they were left in the forest forever.
"What kind of monster was that!?"
Kylo Knight was still in shock, recalling the experience in Mist Forest, his body trembling.
Sauron's eyes flickered slightly.
Regarding the origin of that giant tree, he had some speculations, but he was not entirely sure if his conjecture was correct.
Wraith!
According to the records in the Necromancer Codex, undead creatures, after absorbing death energy, can evolve into ghosts. Under certain specific conditions, ghosts have a chance to transform into wraiths.
Compared to undead creatures and ghosts, wraiths are the real terror. They are not afraid of sunlight and possess various bizarre abilities.
According to Sauron's speculation, the giant tree in Mist Forest was likely possessed by a wraith, turning it into a demon-like existence.
Sauron turned around, his gaze towards Mist Forest.
The Mist Forest was now occupied by wraiths. This time, they were able to escape mainly due to the power of high-level Knight Conrad.
Otherwise, if Sauron had not brought Conrad on this trip to Mist Forest, he might have been trapped forever.
"Truly terrifying!"
A tremor passed through Sauron's heart. It seemed that Mist Forest would be considered a forbidden zone for a short time.