freenovelworld Chapter 172 Going to the Island
Chapter 172 Going to the Island
Mo Ming and his pets landed on a cliff at the edge of the island, the sea breeze whistling in their ears, and the waves crashing against the cliff face with a continuous roar.
Above the cliff is a flat area with interlocking rocks, where some low and sturdy shrubs grow. Their leaves are a deep green and covered with fine water droplets, clearly benefiting from the moist air brought by the sea breeze every day.
Looking down at the sea from here, the azure water and white waves intertwine to create a beautiful scene, while further away, the dense forests and mountains of Yunmeng Lingyu still silently and mysteriously await their further unveiling of its veil.
Despite the island's undeniable beauty and allure, Mo Ming remained vigilant.
He knew very well that the more natural a place was, the more likely it was to hide danger. This was especially true of Yunmeng Lingyu Island, with its fine white sand beaches and lush green trees, which seemed like a pure land, yet it exuded a primitive and mysterious aura unknown to outsiders.
He searched for a foothold on the edge of the island and finally chose this cliff as the entrance. The cliff was high above, and the surrounding terrain was rugged, making it easy to build a natural defense. Even if attacked, he could use his Dream Spirit to fly into the sky and quickly escape danger.
In order to gain a more efficient understanding of this vast island, Mo Ming decided to adopt a two-pronged strategy, with Xiao Jin taking on the task of aerial reconnaissance.
It spread its magnificent golden wings, easily swooped into the air, and streaked across the sky with a golden ray of light.
Mo Ming's main task for it was to quickly scout the island area to see if it could find any signs of danger or the nests of other unknown creatures.
And remember the island's topography, especially key information such as water sources, suitable flat land for habitation, and tree density. Through long-range aerial reconnaissance, Xiao Jin can adjust the exploration direction according to the overall situation of the island.
Meanwhile, Mo Ming, along with Xiong Da, Xiong Er, and Meng Ling, slowly advanced on the ground.
They made their way slowly along the cliff, carefully sliding down a jutting, flat rock into the forest entrance. Instead of rushing directly into the dense woods, Momin followed a relatively open path along the edge.
On one hand, this path was clearly created by animals traversing it over a long period, indicating that it would be a relatively safe passage. On the other hand, staying on the edge of the area would allow them to retreat to their original cliff for defense using the terrain or escape by flying away using their Dream Spirits.
He held the bronze demon-suppressing sword in his hand, while Mengling, Xiong Da, and Xiong Er vigilantly surrounded him.
The two bears lowered their heads, their nostrils twitching slightly as they sniffed the air around them—they were exceptionally sensitive to danger. Whenever they stopped and their ears darted around, Mo Ming would immediately slow down and wait silently for what might happen.
As they ventured deeper, Mo Ming finally discovered traces of some mysterious creatures on Yunmeng Lingyu Island. Indeed, this island was no ordinary deserted island, but a "paradise" teeming with strange life.
The trees in the forest were generally very tall, and the visibility became noticeably darker as soon as we entered. Suddenly, a faint blue light appeared in the forest.
Mo Ming discovered that a group of beautiful and dreamlike creatures had flown in from the depths of the jungle. They had large wings, shaped like ordinary butterflies, but their bodies were covered with translucent blue patterns, and the edges of their wings flowed with a faint halo.
With the help of the parser, Mo Ming learned the general information about this beautiful creature—the Blue-Striped Illusion Butterfly.
The Blue-Striped Butterflies fluttered slowly in the air, their wings beating at an extremely low frequency. From behind them, one could even see pale blue specks scattered in the air, like stars falling to the ground, creating a truly magical scene.
Don't be fooled by its beautiful appearance; this Blue-striped Butterfly is a very dangerous insect-like beast.
The pale blue specks scattered by the flapping of its wings can cause hallucinations in creatures that inhale them, making them unable to extricate themselves, until they eventually die from exhaustion.
Mo Ming did not approach, remaining vigilant throughout.
At the heart of these butterfly swarms is a small, faintly glowing flower that emits a rich, sweet fragrance. This is clearly their source of survival—a unique energy reservoir.
But Mo Ming discovered that while the fragrance was reassuring, it also seemed to have a hypnotic effect. He quickly felt a sense of disorientation and suddenly realized that the flower might have a powerful hypnotic ability. He immediately covered his nose and mouth with a cloth and carefully avoided the area.
As they ventured deeper, they entered a wetland in the center of the forest, where towering trees provided ample shade and moisture.
Just as Xiong Er was walking and broke through a few wet leaves and splashed water, a metallic figure darted out from the lakeside in the distance.
It was a snake about three meters long—completely black, with faint, crystal-blue patterns interwoven on its surface. These patterns reflected a cold gleam in the dim light, making it appear especially dangerous.
Its movements are sleek and swift, like a stream of light blending into the wetland soil, almost omnipresent.
Crystal-patterned snake!
The Crystal-Patterned Serpent did not behave like a brutal predator, but rather as a calm yet aggressive hunting creature. As it approached, its eyes began to gleam, and Meng Ling rapidly enlarged, lifting Mo Ming high into the air, giving the Crystal-Patterned Serpent no opportunity to strike.
Xiong Da and Xiong Er immediately grew larger and repelled it. The Crystal-Patterned Snake seemed to realize the enemy's strength and retreated into the wetlands after a "fake charge," gradually disappearing from view.
After walking a few more steps, Mo Ming was almost fooled by an animal with excellent camouflage skills.
This creature is covered in grayish-white fur, which blends almost perfectly with the color of the surrounding rocks. It resembles a lizard but is over five meters long, covered in slender silver scales, and its eyes emit a deep green light.
This is... a Spirit Stone Lizard!
It lay quietly on the high rock. When Mo Ming first discovered it, he completely thought it was just a rock that had suddenly been embedded in the terrain.
This is a hunter that uses stillness to control movement.
When Mo Ming lowered his head, he didn't even realize the existence of this creature until Meng Ling let out a low roar. After Xiong Da smelled the unusual scent, he suddenly lunged forward to bite, forcing the spirit stone lizard to quickly dodge away.
It moves swiftly and is incredibly strong. In particular, each time it swings its tail, the sharp tailbone can cut through trees or knock rocks away, allowing it to quickly tumble into the depths of the dense forest and disappear.
Less than half an hour after entering the island's dense forest, they encountered three dangerous wild beasts. Mo Ming dared not go any further and could only retreat with his pets.
After the initial exploration, Mo Ming stood at the edge of the forest, surveying the island. The richness of its ecosystem exceeded his expectations, but it was equally dangerous.
Many creatures on the island have never been recorded by humans; they are both wonders and a great threat.
Despite the numerous dangers, Mo Ming was still comforted by the immense potential of the island. He believed that if a suitable settlement could be found and the threats transformed into resources, the island could become a new home for the sanctuary.
Mo Ming's gaze grew even more determined, vowing to conquer this Cloud Dream Spirit Island!