However, this kind of "weak" and "unable to withstand a single blow" was relative to opponents of the same level. If they were to be engaged in close combat with Caucasian Trolls or Berserkers of Yuna's level, they would definitely end up with their necks broken!
So now, in the face of Carolina's control magic that was not fatal, the Wind Serpent had almost completely lost its ability to resist. Of course, this had a lot to do with Carolina's superb control of the elements.
When the three of them arrived, the strange fragrance in the air had disappeared without a trace. The Wind Serpent's self-healing ability was very strong, and its wounds had begun to heal slowly. However, the disappearance of the smell also meant that its companions were unlikely to appear.
This situation made many feel a little strange. Although Kuzkaz had not known them for a long time, many still believed what he said. Moreover, there was no need for him to lie to them about the habits of the Wind Serpent … So what was the reason for the disappearance of the Wind Serpent's companions?
This question seemed to have nothing to do with the place that Many wanted to go, but the key to Many's survival was to be vigilant and suspicious of everything. Any accident was one of the reasons that could lead to the failure of the mission, and Many clearly understood this. Moreover, the Wind Serpent was a very powerful magical beast, and one of the important obstacles on the way to the temple. For Many, they had to find out why they were acting strangely!
"Cover me."
Many gently told Carolina, and then approached the Wind Serpent with the wooden staff in his hand.
The Wind Serpent was not in a very good condition at the moment. After its body was buried in the soil, it could not move its body even with its wings. This was because the solidified soil after the end of the Swamp Spell was as strong as reinforced concrete compared to the original soil of the jungle. There was no softness at all, and it was completely solidified and solid soil. The Wind Serpent had completely stopped moving. It slightly spat out its fiery red tongue, and its two big ruby-like eyes were dim. Where was the majesty that it had when it attacked them?
Seeing many approaching, it tried hard to move its head, but it could not turn its body at all. Many saw that below its neck, it was wide and flat like a cobra, and there was a very strange looking pattern on it.
Its head was a very aggressive triangle. From an aesthetic point of view, the image of the Wind Serpent could be said to be a colorful, sharp-looking magical beast!
"It's a male Wind Snake, and it's a big guy in the breastfeeding period."
Kuzkaz squatted not far away and said to many people.
"Breastfeeding period?"
"It and its partner have just laid eggs."
Many nodded and whispered a few words to Karolina before retreating to a place a dozen meters away.
Carolina sighed and looked at the Wind Serpent in amusement. She raised her hand and pointed at the Wind Serpent. In an instant, the ground began to soften. Then, an invisible force slowly pulled the Wind Serpent out from the ground and threw it to the side.
The sudden freedom didn't let the Wind Serpent immediately think of a counterattack. This guy wasn't stupid. It flapped its wings stiffly, and then its huge body twisted, trying to stand up.
This time, they could clearly see its body structure. It was like a huge python that had grown two wings that only birds should have. At the same time, it had the head of a cobra. This ferocious looking Wind Snake was really a strange beast.
"Hiss —"
It flicked its tongue and sniffed the smell in the air. Its eyes stared at the motionless Many in the distance, but it didn't show any signs of wanting to attack. Carolina's shield had already been released. At this moment, she just stood quietly, waiting for the next instructions from Many.
Kuzkaz touched his chin and looked at the Wind Serpent. He seemed to be looking at it with interest, without the slightest fear.
The Wind Snake seemed to be afraid of being beaten. Its body gently swayed and made a retreating movement. However, its body was still facing a lot of people. After retreating more than fifty meters away, it turned its head, lowered its body, and tightly folded its wings to the side of its body. It ran away like an ordinary big snake!
"Set up camp here and rest."
It was already late. Many didn't say much and decided to rest here for the night.
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"Are we really going to the Wind Serpent Valley?"
It was rare for Kuzkaz to ask another question.
"Do you have any suggestions?"
"To tell the truth, I think it's better to leave your last words." Kuzkaz told the truth as usual.
"Ahem, I mean if we can leave that place alive or go through it."
Many of them coughed helplessly and took a look at the map — The Wind Serpent Valley on the map was right in between their current position and the temple. The original plan was to bypass the Wind Serpent Valley but Many of them suddenly changed their plans and made this seemingly shocking decision.
If they were to pass through the Wind Serpent Valley, the journey would be greatly shortened, but the risks were self-evident. However, after yesterday's incident, many felt that the decision they made was not a fantasy. Because after a night of observation with the Eye of the Sky, the escaped Wind Serpent had unsurprisingly returned to its own nest and there were no signs of its kind appearing in the surroundings.
After the Eye of the Sky scanned the entire nearby area, it didn't find any other Wind Serpent!
The Wind Serpent Valley was in this area. It was called the Wind Serpent Valley because there were groups of Wind Serpents living here. But now there seemed to be only one Wind Serpent left.
Where were the other Wind Serpents?
Where were the Wind Serpents in the Wind Serpent Valley?
After dawn, Carolina similarly enlarged the Eye of the Sky's observation range and the conclusion was that there wasn't even a single Wind Serpent in the Wind Serpent Valley. Of course, except for the guy who was beaten into a cripple.
Kuzkaz shrugged his shoulders and agreed to Many's suggestion. It seemed that he would never reject many's suggestions.
When the three of them bypassed the crippled Wind Serpent's nest and saw the "Wind Serpent Valley" that Kuzkaz mentioned, the scene in front of them was really shocking!
The observation range in the Eye of the Sky was limited and due to the constant change of direction, coupled with the fact that the light was not bright, Many and Carolina didn't notice a serious problem — that was the geological structure of the Wind Serpent Valley!
When they personally stood at the edge of the valley, they then realized that something was wrong!
How was this a valley?
In many's view, this was simply an experimental base that had been bombed by a small nuclear bomb!
From afar, they could vaguely see the outline of the valley bottom, but when they got closer, it was a huge hemispherical pit!
It was obvious that it was blasted open by something!
A perfect and regular hemispherical basin appeared in the entire Wind Serpent Valley. If there was a suitable analogy, it was like a huge bowling ball that was left behind on the soft sand!
Kuzkaz placed his spear on the ground and looked into the distance. He remained silent while Carolina carefully sensed the atmosphere inside the "Wind Serpent Valley". After a while, she frowned and said, "There aren't any high-level magical beasts, other than that Wind Serpent, there are only some reptiles."
"Reptiles" referred to those small magical beasts that were not presentable, it was a common phrase used by the upper level dragon race.
"Then what about here?"
"Without a doubt, it's a forbidden spell."
Carolina squinted her eyes and instantly flew into the air towards the center of the huge pit. She then landed near the center and observed carefully.
It seemed that because of the rainwater, there was a small … lake?
Of course, the reason for its formation was probably due to the power of the Forbidden Spell, which caused the bottom of the pit to be lower than the water table. However, it was obvious that the water in the lake wasn't stagnant. On the contrary, it looked very clear.