Finally arriving at the entrance of the cave, which he considered a safe haven, Sephiroth entered the cave, accustomed to the darkness and silence that filled the space. Once inside, he began setting up a small fire in the center of the cave to rest and contemplate what he had heard and what he needed to do to proceed in his mysterious and challenging journey.
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After a period of reflection, Sephiroth decided what to do next. He rose from his place, extinguished the fire, then went to his usual corner and lay down, deciding to sleep because tomorrow he would execute his plans.
"Ahhh... it's morning," Sephiroth woke up, yawning softly and slowly, as if sleep was still clinging to his edges. He stretched his arms and tensed his muscles a bit to shake off the remnants of lethargy from his body, then sat up straight and looked around with a determined gaze. Today was the day he would begin to implement his plans.
He decided that the first thing he would do was train to master his new skill, and then he would go after one of the four beasts to assess their strength, as he had decided not to leave this forest until he had defeated all the core beasts of the area.
Sephiroth activated his "Shadow Cloaking" skill and closed his eyes to enter a state of deep concentration. He began to feel the shadows around him enveloping his body, as if merging with him. He took a deep breath, sensing the darkness surrounding him, and tried to become part of it. He felt his presence gradually fading until he became nearly invisible.
Sephiroth began moving among the tall trees and rocks, testing the effectiveness of his skill in different environments. He moved lightly and swiftly, trying to maintain complete silence in his steps. As he felt better control over his skill, he increased the difficulty of the challenges he faced.
He practiced sneaking into fortified areas, avoiding traps and guards present in those areas. He moved like a ghost, unseen and unheard. Sephiroth carefully examined each step, trying to improve his ability to vanish and sneak.
During his training, he used the night to test the effectiveness of his skill in complete darkness. He crawled between dense trees, listening to the sounds of the night around him. He felt the cold wind blowing against his face, helping him blend more into the shadows. He tried to approach wild animals without alerting them, observing their movements closely to learn how to move with skill and precision.
After hours of intense training, Sephiroth felt confident in his ability to use "Shadow Cloaking" effectively. He decided it was time to move to the next stage of his plan: confronting one of the four beasts. He knew that the upcoming challenges would be tougher, but his new skill gave him the confidence he needed to face those challenges. Sephiroth prepared himself and began his journey toward the location of the first beast, determined to achieve victory at any cost.
He decided to face the giant bison as the first beast because it did not possess special skills, although it had extraordinary strength and endurance. The bison was considered a relatively safe option, as Sephiroth could easily escape if he underestimated it. Additionally, the bison was not as fast compared to the Dark Lion, which had a skill similar to Sephiroth's, or the Fire Falcon, which had immense speed due to its ability to fly. As for the Water Crocodile, Sephiroth preferred to face a beast that hides in the water later, as he wanted a real fight on land.
Sephiroth returned to his cave, cleaned up the traces of his training, and went to his usual corner, deciding to sleep for the day as he was tired from the training, and head to the southern plains the next day with all his energy.
[The Next Morning]
Sephiroth woke up shortly after dawn, stepped out of the cave, and looked at the sky where the sun was rising with a gentle glow, its rays touching his face softly. He felt an overwhelming sense of relaxation, which energized him and renewed his determination to face the upcoming challenges in his journey to the south.
Sephiroth began his journey through the dense forest, heading south to where the giant bison lived in the southern plains. The forest was surrounded by towering trees casting dense shadows on the ground, providing him many opportunities to use his "Shadow Cloaking" skill. He moved lightly between the trees, listening to the natural sounds around him: birds chirping, water flowing, and the rustling of leaves underfoot.
As he walked, he enjoyed the forest's beautiful scenery. Sunlight filtered through the tree leaves, creating stunning natural scenes of light and shadow. Wildflowers with vibrant colors adorned the ground, and butterflies danced around them in a gentle swirl. There were small water pools reflecting the clear blue sky, attracting wild animals for drinking and resting.
On his way, Sephiroth encountered his first challenge: a pack of fierce forest wolves. The wolves attacked from all directions, trying to bring him down. He used his "Shadow Cloaking" skill to sneak and hide among the shadows, then struck them from the darkness with swift and precise blows using "Dragon Claw" and "Dragon Fang." The battle was intense, with the wolves showing great ferocity, but Sephiroth managed to overcome them thanks to his swift movement and powerful strikes.
As the wolves tried to corner him, he used "Blood Suppression" to temporarily immobilize them, giving him the opportunity to attack with greater force. The wolves attacked in coordination, but thanks to "Dragon Sense," Sephiroth was able to anticipate their movements and avoid their attacks, then respond with fatal strikes using "Dragon Roar" to confuse and scatter them.
After overcoming the wolves, he found himself facing a group of giant insects with sharp fangs. The insects were massive, trying to attack him with swift and violent strikes. Sephiroth used his speed and stealth to avoid their attacks and retaliate quickly with "Dragon Strength" and "Dragon Roar" to confuse them. He had to move with agility, as the battle required much focus and intelligence.
The insects had strong natural armor, making it difficult to penetrate. Therefore, Sephiroth used "Dragon Breath" to unleash intense heat that melted the insects' armor and weakened them. He then pounced on them with devastating strikes from "Dragon Claw" and "Dragon Fang," using his resistance to physical attacks and the heat of battle to enhance his strength and stability.
As he approached a small river crossing the forest, he was surprised by a group of long-toothed monkeys. The monkeys moved with agility and speed among the trees, appearing both intelligent and fierce. They surrounded him from all sides, trying to confuse him and attack with quick strikes from their long fangs.
Sephiroth utilized his "Shadow Cloaking" skill to disappear into the shadows and suddenly appear to attack the monkeys with decisive strikes using "Dragon Breath" and "Dragon Scales" to protect himself from their attacks. The battle was quick and fierce, but thanks to his skill in vanishing and surprise attacks, he managed to defeat the monkeys one by one. He also used "Dragon Wings" to fly above the monkeys, allowing him to attack from unexpected angles and devise new combat strategies.
Continuing on his path, he found himself facing a herd of deer with sharp antlers. The deer stared at him with challenging looks and began attacking him with their strong antlers. Sephiroth utilized his agility and jumping skill to avoid their attacks and then began retaliating with precise strikes targeting their weak points using "Dragon Claw" and "Dragon Fang."
He had to move quickly and accurately to avoid the sharp antler strikes, using the surrounding environment to mislead the deer and attack from unexpected angles. After a long and arduous battle, he managed to overcome the deer, using "Rage Burst" at a crucial moment to deliver a devastating blow that ended the battle quickly.
After surpassing the deer, he found himself facing a group of venomous snakes hiding among the dense grass. The snakes attacked swiftly, trying to bite him with their deadly venom. Sephiroth used his "Dragon Language" skill to communicate with the snakes and try to understand their intentions, but he realized they were hungry and defending their territory.
He used "Dragon Roar" to scare them away, then attacked the snakes with swift and deadly strikes using "Dragon Claw" and "Dragon Fang," avoiding their venom skillfully. Thanks to his "Poison Resistance," he was able to withstand the snakes' attempts to poison him, allowing him to dominate the battle and gain control quickly.
By the end of the day, he arrived at a dark cave blocking his path. Strange sounds were coming from inside, and Sephiroth felt the presence of mysterious creatures within. He used "Shadow Cloaking" to disappear into the shadows and enter the cave unnoticed. Inside, he faced dark, semi-transparent creatures lurking in the darkness.
He used "Dragon Sense" to sense their movements and intentions, then attacked them with powerful strikes using "Dragon Breath" and "Dragon Claw." He managed to overcome the creatures and continued his journey through the dark cave, utilizing his skill in shadow movement and disappearance. He used "Devouring" to absorb the creatures' energy and increase his strength, making him more prepared for the upcoming challenges.
After crossing the cave, Sephiroth found himself in an area near the southern plains where the trees thinned and the plains became more common. While enjoying the natural scenery, he was surprised by an attack from a small group of giant eagles. The eagles flew high and then swooped down on him with incredible speed, trying to tear him apart with their powerful talons.
Sephiroth used "Dragon Wings" to fly and move lightly in the air, avoiding the eagles' attacks. He had to be both cautious and quick as the eagles attacked from different angles. He used "Dragon Breath" to unleash scorching flames at the eagles, forcing them to retreat and weakening them.
Seizing the opportunity, Sephiroth pounced on the eagles with deadly strikes using "Dragon Claw" and "Dragon Fang." The aerial battle was tough, requiring a lot of coordination and speed. Thanks to his flying skills and control over fire, he managed to take down the eagles one by one.
After crossing the cave and defeating the giant eagles, Sephiroth found himself in an open area overlooking the southern plains, where the giant bison lived. He sat for a moment, gathering his strength and reviewing his plans for facing the upcoming big challenge. He realized that the journey was not over yet and that he needed to be ready to face any challenge that might come his way. With his multiple skills and strength gained from previous battles, he felt confident in his ability to confront and ultimately defeat the giant bison.
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