Chapter 271: Strategy: Emerald Forest
Chen Ran raised his eyebrows and reached out his hand. “Please speak.”
The Moon Woman turned sideways and pointed to the flickering colorful light in the distance. “Do you know what that is?”
“Elder Famar told me a little about the Elf King’s Staff before.”
“Good, then I won’t explain it,” the Moon Woman nodded. “Next, the warriors of my clan will enter the Emerald Forest in batches again to search for the Elf King’s Staff. I heard that your strength is not bad, and you have even obtained the elite druid transformation of the Moon-Chasing Heavenly Wolf. This time, I want you to join the mission of searching for the Elf King’s Staff. I wonder if you have any objections.”
“I have no objections,” Chen Ran replied. “But if I am in this werewolf state, although my physical strength is strong, I cannot exert my true ability.”
“That’s not a problem,” the Moon Woman opened her hand, and a colorful halo fell from the sky onto her clean palm. When the light dissipated, it was a five-colored gem pendant, which she threw to Chen Ran. “This is the Blessing Pendant, possessing the power of the holy spirit’s blessing. As long as you activate it, it can easily restore you to human form. There is a limit to the number of times, but its effect is enough for you to complete this mission. If you do your best, even if you fail, I will still let you cast the blessing. But if you slack off, the Elf Clan will not give you any promises.”
“Deal.”
Chen Ran agreed very simply. He tightly grasped the pendant and began to activate the power on it.
One after another, reverse rotating whirlwinds scurried under his feet, faster and faster, stronger and stronger. The powerful wind messed up the cloaks of the elves around him, while Chen Ran’s shadow gradually shrank in the energy vortex. Until the storm calmed down, he returned to his original human form.
He looked at the Prayer Pendant in his hand. The color on it had dimmed a little. Judging from the energy, it was only enough for him to use a few times.
The Moon Woman nodded again and said, “The Emerald Forest is a dangerous area with various powerful magical beasts and high-level creatures. Large troops cannot advance, so most people participating in the mission are in groups of two. Here, you still need a partner.”
The Moon Woman turned her head and said to Aurelia behind her, “This time, you will be in a team with him.”
“Me?” Aurelia was a little surprised. But since it was the Moon Woman’s intention, she had no right to refuse. She bowed and said, “Yes, Lord Moon Woman.”
Here, the Moon Woman left Chen Ran with a last sentence, “Time is tight. Other teams have already set out one after another. You still have an hour to prepare. I believe Elder Famar will tell you how to protect your safety in that forest.”
The Moon Woman’s body turned into rising gorgeous light bands, gradually fading, and finally disappeared from everyone’s sight.
Aurelia put one hand on her hip and said to Chen Ran lukewarmly, “One hour. I’ll wait for you at the Elf Gate. Don’t be late.”
After speaking, this cold female elf turned around neatly and walked out on her own.
Looking at the departing people, Famar shook his head and said apologetically, “Sorry, I didn’t expect things to turn out like this…”
Chen Ran smiled nonchalantly. “It’s nothing. It’s not your fault. It’s just walking a few more steps. Anyway, there should be enough time. Just treat it as trying out the power of the Moon-Chasing Heavenly Wolf transformation there.”
“Things are not that simple.” Famar looked like he wanted to say something but stopped. Finally, he sighed, “Come to my study first. I have something to tell you.”
“Okay.”
Seeing Elder Famar walking away quickly, Chen Ran knew that the time for the explanation was very tight, so he quickened his pace to catch up.
In Famar’s study, Famar found a booklet and handed it to Chen Ran.
“This booklet briefly explains some rules of survival inside. I believe it will be useful to you. Remember, don’t force yourself. This is not your obligation.”
Chen Ran asked curiously, “From your tone, is it very dangerous inside?”
“Mmm, quite dangerous,” Famar nodded. “You have been to the Black Swamp, so you should know the danger there. But the Emerald Forest is even more thrilling than there. There, it is more about dangers that you are unaware of, coming very suddenly. Without keen perception, it is difficult to survive. Especially the deeper you go, the closer to the Eternal Tree, the greater the danger. Tenth-tier and above Kinaya Demon Leopards, Mountain Giants, Chimeras, Giant Owls, etc., are all fatal threats. If it comes to a desperate fight, there is no need to fight. Just give up.”
“Then I won’t be able to quickly master the druid’s transformation form,” Chen Ran shook his head. “Time is very important to me.”
“Actually, using the power of the Sunwell to quickly master the skills of the transformation spell is not the only way,” Famar pointed out. “There is another way, which can even increase the power of your transformation spell.”
“Uh, really?” Chen Ran looked surprised.
Famar took the booklet given to Chen Ran, flipped to a certain page familiarly, and handed it back to Chen Ran. “A fruit called Blood Essence Fruit grows in the Emerald Forest. They are not many in number and are distributed throughout the Emerald Forest. As long as you get those fruits, they can help you naturally master the power of the transformation spell faster. Each fruit can save you months of transformation research, and the final effect will definitely be better than the effect bestowed by the Sunwell. The only trouble is that these fruits are scattered too sparsely. It would be lucky to find two or three.”
Chen Ran looked at the catalog. That small, round fruit with the color of a strawberry seemed quite delicious.
Famar continued, “That’s the thing. After eating it, you can more easily feel the various micro-changes in your body, understand the human factors and beast spirit factors in your body. As long as you easily control those factors, you can freely switch between human and beast forms, and it can make your qi and blood more vigorous and exert stronger power.”
“Okay, I’ll remember.” Chen Ran nodded.
Hearing Chen Ran’s answer, Famar finally relaxed a little. “No clan has ever completed this mission. Don’t be impulsive then. The rewards mentioned by the priestess are all fleeting clouds. Just understand what you want most. Also, regarding the other two clans, although there are differences and competition, they are also of the Elf Clan and are not enemies. You can teach them a lesson, but don’t be too heavy-handed. When necessary, you can also cooperate with them. For me, it is best to complete this mission. Not for us Light Elves, but for the entire Elf Clan. It doesn’t matter to me which clan gets it.”
Chen Ran laughed heartily. Elder Famar’s magnanimity was truly for the sake of the whole clan, and his admiration for him increased a bit.
He checked the time. It was time to leave.
“Alright, I understand everything. I’m not stupid. I know what to do. You can rest assured.”
Chen Ran waved his hand, turned and left, walking down the spiral staircase with a clatter.
