After experiencing the mysterious black mist incident, everyone did not dare to stay any longer, driving the spaceship to continue the journey, along the way thick fog like silk entangled among the towering ancient trees, Eport took a deep breath, feeling the air Mysterious air. They had just stepped into this ancient forest named "Smoke Forest Sea", and the scene around them made people hold their breath. Huge ferns stretch at their feet, vines hang like snakes, and from time to time there are strange birdsong or beast roars from afar.
After the spacecraft crossed a vast airspace, Captain Akash asked everyone to get off the spaceship and walk, because the location they were going to could only go forward on foot.
"Beware, everyone," Akash reminded in a low voice, "everything is unusual here. Stay alert and be ready to respond to emergencies at any time."
The thick rotten leaves underfoot made a slight rustle as the team advanced cautiously. Saraswati followed closely behind Eport, her healing magic ready to be cast at any moment. The two fire-type magicians of the "Fire of Angelas" - Agni and Emma - scanned their surroundings warily, ready to respond to possible threats at any time.
As it deepened, Eport felt the magic in his body begin to stir. His talent for "language of nature" seemed to have found a resonance, and every leaf and every breeze in the forest was telling him a thousand-year secret.
"It's marvelous," Epot murmured, "I could feel the magic flowing through me as if to push some kind of boundary. This forest...it was calling me."
Saraswati looked at him curiously, "Is it the influence of the forest? Can you understand what they are saying?"
Eport closed his eyes and concentrated. "Not in specific language, more like...emotions and memories. This forest has witnessed too much, and it is telling stories from ancient times."
Suddenly, a violent earthquake interrupted their conversation. The great earthquake trembled, the giant tree shook, and withered branches and leaves fell to the ground. A deafening roar pierced the tranquility, and a huge figure appeared in the thick mist - it was a thundering monitor lizard, a creature from ancient times.
The monitor lizard is more than twenty meters long, its scales shine with a metallic luster, and its back is covered with sharp bone spurs. The most daunting thing is its eyes, which glow with electric light, as if they contain endless power.
"Careful!" Eport shouted, quickly casting water magic to form a protective shield. The monitor lizard erupted with lightning bolts from its mouth, which exploded on the shield, emitting a dazzling light. The shockwave shook everyone's ears and dazzled, and Eport felt his arms go numb.
"Spread!" Akash ordered, "Emma, Agni, fire cover! Saraswati, pay attention to healing!"
The battle broke out instantly. Emma and Agni had a tacit understanding, releasing fierce fire magic, one left and one right. The fireballs rained down on the monitor lizard, but were mostly bounced away by its firm scales.
The monitor lizard roared, its tail sweeping across. Eporte hastily released the wall of water, but the impact was still huge, knocking several of them to the ground.
"Damn, this beast is too strong!" Agni cursed, blood oozing from the corner of his mouth.
Saraswati immediately cast his healing magic and a warm glow enveloped his injured teammate. "We need to find its weakness!" she exclaimed.
Eport forced himself to calm down and carefully observe the monitor lizard's movements. Suddenly, he noticed that each time the monitor lizard released lightning, the scales on its neck would open slightly.
"Found it!" Epot exclaimed excitedly, "it exposes its weakness to its neck when it releases lightning. We've got to make a chance!"
He quickly developed a plan of operations. "Emma, Agni, prepare your strongest fiery magic. Saraswati, pay attention to healing. I'm here to entice it to release lightning."
Eporto took a deep breath and concentrated all his magic power. He waved his hands, and several water tornadoes emerged from the sky, roaring towards the monitor lizard. The monitor lizard was enraged, looking up to the sky and howling, the scales on his neck spreading, ready to unleash a fatal blow.
"It's now!" Eport shouted.
Emma and Agni struck at the same time, and two huge flaming spears roared out, hitting the monitor lizard's exposed neck with precision. The monitor lizard let out a painful roar and staggered back.
But the battle is not over yet. The injured monitor lizard became more berserk, and it pounced on Eport, opening its bloody mouth...
The giant lizard's sharp teeth were about to bite Eport, and in a moment, a wall of water suddenly rose in front of Eport. The monitor lizard crashed into the wall of water with a deafening crash. Eporter took the opportunity to roll and dodge, his heart beating like thunder.
"Very dangerous!" Eport gasped.
The monitor lizard shook his head, seemingly dizzy from the impact. Knowing this was a rare opportunity, Akash immediately shouted, "Attack with all your might!"
Emma and Agni once again unleashed a fierce fiery magic, and the fireballs rained down on the monitor lizard. Bala swung the Earth-type Fist of the Earth towards the monitor lizard, and at the same time, Eport was not to be outdone. He waved his hands and several sharp wind blades roared out, accurately stabbing the monitor lizard's eyes and wounds.
The monitor lizard roared in pain, shaking his body wildly. Its tail swept across, and Eporte jumped hastily to dodge, but was still swept by the aftermath and fell heavily to the ground.
"Epot!" Saraswati exclaimed, immediately releasing healing magic. A warm light enveloped Eport, relieving his pain.
Eporte gritted his teeth and stood up, feeling the magic churning in his body. He knew that now was the time to pull out all his might.
"One more time, everyone!" Eport shouted, "Let's strike together!"
Emma and Agni, began to condense their magic. Eport took a deep breath and closed his eyes, feeling the pulse of the forest. His talent as the "Word of Nature" resonated wonderfully with this ancient forest, as if the entire forest was supplying him with strength.
Eport's hands were raised, and a huge ball of water began to condense in the air. Emma and Agni's fire magic was also ready to go. The three looked at each other and released their magic at the same time. The others also each cast their own unique means of attack...
Water balls and flames intertwined in the air, forming a huge steam tornado that roared towards the monitor lizard. The steam of high temperature and high pressure instantly penetrated the monitor lizard's scale defenses and penetrated deep into its body.
The monitor lizard let out a sad wail and fell to the ground. The earth shook and dust flew.
When the smoke and dust cleared, the crowd saw that the monitor lizard was no longer moving. They approached warily to confirm that the monitor lizard had indeed died.
"We…we did it!" exclaimed Jack excitedly.
However, Eport suddenly felt dizzy. He stumbled and was supported by Saraswati.
"Epot, are you okay?" Saraswati asked worriedly.
Eport shook his head, "I'm fine, just...feeling the magic in my body churning."
It was then that Eport felt a powerful force welling up from his body. He closed his eyes, feeling the flow of magic.
A sudden force suddenly penetrated his body, rushing wildly like a bolt of lightning. It was as if a dam in his body collapsed, releasing a surging torrent of magic power, catching him off guard. He opened his eyes suddenly and felt the barrier that had been restrained for a long time turn into dust and dissipate.
This power swept over like a tide, completely different from the past. It was primitive, violent, and with a shuddering intensity, making his body tremble involuntarily. He clearly felt the magic power rushing through the meridians in his body, like a violent river, opening a channel in the flesh, muscles and bones. The feeling was both exciting and frightening, a force that could swallow him up, but also infused him with infinite possibilities.
Eport stood there, bathed in the soft light brought by his newly acquired power, and a sense of awe arose spontaneously. He finally achieved the breakthrough he had dreamed of, and this moment would push him to the next level of his magical journey. Ecstasy stirred in his chest, and the longing of infinite possibilities ignited his soul. He is no longer a junior magician, but a force that cannot be ignored.
As Eport's power surged, the surrounding air began to crackle. The trees swayed in the wind, as if responding to his newfound strength, and the birds spread their wings and flapped their wings to create a symphony of victory. The world also seemed to be aware of the change in his power and responded in its own way, celebrating his breakthrough with the cheers of nature.
"I…I've broken through to Apprentice Level 8!" Eport said in surprise, opening his eyes to find himself surrounded by a faint glow.
Saraswati smiled softly, "Congratulations, Eport. It seems that this battle and the power of this ancient forest helped you break through the bottleneck."
Eport nodded and looked into the deep forest. The thick fog remains, but his inner self is incomparably clear. He felt his connection to the forest growing closer, as if he could hear more ancient whispers.
Eport's breakthrough did not go unnoticed. His companions stared at him dumbfounded, their eyes wide open with awe, disbelief and a hint of jealousy, surrounded by the glow of their newfound power. There was silent emotion in the air, and a clear tension enveloped the atmosphere.
As the initial shock subsided, a wave of admiration and congratulations swept through the team. One by one they approached Eport, with a mixture of sincere pride and a hint of jealousy on their faces. They congratulated him heartily, a hint of melancholy in their voices as they acknowledged his extraordinary achievements.
As night fell, campfires reflected tired but satisfied faces. Eport was leaning against an ancient tree, recalling today's experience with emotion.
"This fight was dangerous," Emma said, "but we're working together more and more."
Agni nodded in agreement, "Yeah, especially that last blow, it was perfect!"
Saraswati mused, "I always feel that this forest seems to be helping us. Can you feel anything, Epot?"
Eport closed his eyes and carefully felt his surroundings. "This forest...it seems to be guiding us. I can feel that there are more secrets ahead waiting for us to discover."
"It sounds mysterious," Bala laughed, "but since we're here, we must uncover all the secrets here!"
Eport opened his eyes and said firmly, "That's right, we will succeed. This breakthrough has given me more confidence."
It was late at night, and everyone rested. Eport lay there, listening to the sounds of the forest. He knew that he was far from uncovering the secrets of this forest, but every step was growth and every challenge was an opportunity.
That night, the smoky forest sea was quiet as usual, but in this ancient land, a new legend was quietly brewing.