Chapter 466 - Thunderstrike Main Cannon
Chapter 466 of "Farming in a Parallel World and Becoming a God" begins with suspenseful moments: Because its growing location was none other than the famed Thunder Mound, an area conducive... Donât miss it!
Because its growing location was none other than the famed Thunder Mound, an area conducive to gathering thunder and lightning, not to mention the shallow iron ore veins beneath the ground; throughout its growth period, it absorbed a significant amount of iron elements. If thunder wouldnât strike it, then who?Transferring enlightenment knowledge didnât require strength, but when the Thunderwood began reforming its body, it required a vast amount of natural power.
Lunaâs natural power.
The strength diverted from the five Treants.
None could completely satisfy its demands, compelling Gaven to once again draw upon the power of the Dragon Oak Mother Tree, just to meet its needs. However, once the enlightenment was complete and he saw its attributes, he felt all the effort was worthwhile.
Life Force: 210 (Life Dice 17D12+102)
Size: Colossal
Attributes: Strength 19, Dexterity 10, Constitution 22, Intelligence 18, Perception 16, Charisma 14
Special Ability: Shapeshift (Special Ability) â In a state of quiescence, it appears exactly like a normal tree.
Call Lightning Spell (Special Ability) â Able to freely cast Call Lightning Spell, with a spellcasting level equal to its Life Dice.
Summon Storm (Special Ability) â Can cast Summon Storm three times per day, with a spellcasting level equal to its Life Dice.
Store Lightning (Special Ability) â Thirty percent chance that lightning summoned will strike itself, which will be stored up to an amount equal to its Constitution Adjustment Value (six strikes).
Thunderstrike (Special Ability) â Instantly releases stored lightning within its body, with damage dependent on the amount of lightning stored.
Iron Absorption (Special Ability) â A bonus from its Transcendent Physique, it can slowly absorb iron elements to strengthen itself, enhancing its stored lightning capacity.
The Thunderwood turned Treant now called Thunderwood, seemed shorter and thinner compared to most Treants, with a dusty complexion closer to the color of steel than that of wood.
The abilities were not beyond Gavenâs expectations, at least not for the Call Lightning Spell and Summon Storm.
The former is a third-level spell, the latter a fifth-level spell.
Both are Druid Spells with formidable destructive power.
If it were just these two spells, Thunderwoodâs capabilities would be quite ordinary, as Transcendent Druids could use them.
But with the addition of Store Lightning and Thunderstrike, it became exceptional.
Both the Call Lightning Spell and Summon Storm have one flaw: the summoned lightning power is very dispersed and difficult to control. At least controlling all the power to strike a single target is not feasible.
Store Lightning and Thunderstrike break this limitation.
If Thunderwood stores six strikes of lightning from a storm within its body and then releases them instantly, the destructive potential becomes 6*5D10 (150-300).
This level of deadly force was nothing short of monstrous, an undisputed one-hit-kill Divine Artifact.
A young Red Dragon has only a bit over two hundred life force points; one careless moment, and it could be struck down by a blast.
No creature below Transcendent could withstand a single Thunderstrike.
The downside is that this ability is somewhat troublesome to employ.
If charged with the Call Lightning Spell, the damage would only be 6*3d10 (90-180), significantly reducing its power.
By the time Gaven awoke, Treebow was eager to say, "Young friend Gaven, your success is no fluke. In the art of enlightenment, you have an unparalleled advantage. If possible, we would like to establish a long-term partnership with you. We will look for other existences similar to Thunderwood in the vicinity, and you will be responsible for their enlightenment."
What Treebow referred to as an unparalleled advantage was naturally the terrifying existence of the Dragon Oak Mother Tree that Gaven had at his disposal, which shattered their understanding of what was possible.
Upon hearing their proposal, Gaven almost laughed with joy, thinking there couldnât be such good fortune in this world, something he couldnât even beg for, so how could he possibly refuse? He repeatedly said, "It would be my greatest honor."
"However, our mobility is limited in the forest. In this aspect, Miss Luna has advantages we do not possess, hence I hope she can act as our messenger between us in the future, making contact once a month. What do you think?" Treebow proposed once more.
The Natural Blessing Luna had just performed also left a profound impression on them.
They could clearly sense the rich natural power hidden within the soil beneath their feet.
This natural power had subtle differences from the norm; there were threads and strands of Corruption Power mixed within it.
But for plants, this Corruption Power was not only harmless, but it actually stimulated the vitality growth of fungi in the soil, accelerating the decomposition of various substances and making the soil more fertile.
For them, to take root in such land was a temptation â much like the allure of fine food for humanoid creatures.
Though Treants might be simple, it didnât mean they had no cunning; having the Half-Moon Colt serve as a messenger meant their chances to interact would greatly increase. As relationships improved, asking her to bless a patch of land would likely be taken as a favor on the flow.
However, what they valued most was Lunaâs ability to absorb and purify corruption.
The longer they contacted her and the deeper they understood, the more profound and powerful they felt this ability was, and the more they realized its irreplaceability.
In the short term, Lunaâs ability in this area would be irreplaceable.
At least they didnât believe they had the ability or the courage to turn themselves into a new Corruption Furnace.
The result of willingly implanting the Seed of Moando into their own bodies would only turn them into Moandoâs new puppet playthings.
"Luna, what do you think about this?" Gaven turned his head to look at the one involved. Although she was his mount, most of the time, she shouldnât be treated as just a mount, but as a special adventure companion, and he should always remember to consult her own opinions.
"Itâs my honour, but Comanso is so vast, where will I find you when the time comes?" Luna asked the most pressing question. TĘe source of this á´ontent ÉŞs Nová´lFirá´.É´et
"Thatâs what weâre going to do next. Please, Miss Luna, accept our Mark of Synchronization. From then on, youâll be able to sense our whereabouts through these marks," Treebow clearly had been prepared.
The process of bestowing the Treant marks was unusually simple.
No sooner had Luna nodded her agreement than the five Treants simultaneously drew a bit of their essence from their bodies and infused it into hers.
A miniature representation of the Dragon Oak Mother Tree emerged on her forehead, twinkled once, and swallowed up the marks of these five Treants, with leaves of varying shapes and colours appearing on the miniature tree.
Yet it felt completely harmonious.
Treant Mark (Special Ability) â You have formed an alliance with the Treants Treebow, Zhao Huai, Duo Xu, Hu Xiang, and Duo Bi. You can use this mark to sense their direction, and, no matter how well they disguise themselves, you can recognize them at a glance. When you are within ten kilometers of them, you can call out to them through the mark, and they will decide whether to respond to your call.
This situation was very refined.
Gaven had heard in his previous life that after some humans had established friendly relations with the Fae Race, the latter might grant personal Fae marks, thus acquiring the ability to sense and summon them.
He hadnât expected to witness it himself today.
Hmm, it seems that my relationship with the Fae hasnât reached a stage of intimacy; after all, I havenât been given a personal Fae mark yet. I need to continue to make an effort.
"I trust you elders of Comanso, having battled the God of Corruption and Degeneration, have no shortage of experience. I would like to borrow your wisdom to discuss the situation weâve discovered," Gaven certainly didnât forget the main reason for his visit to the Land of Sealing. The involvement with the Druid Circle was merely incidental.
"Even if Gaven hadnât mentioned it, we would have brought it up. We may need to rely on Miss Lunaâs unique abilities in the future," said Treebow.
Treants are not a race that likes to beat around the bush; they speak quite directly.
"Are there corrupted areas nearby?" Gaven asked, curious.
"Yes, not only are there corrupted areas, but there are also quite a few of them. Fifteen kilometers to the east, thereâs a stinking pond. Thirty kilometers to the north, thereâs a Corrosion Swamp that spans dozens of square kilometers, and ten kilometers further north, thereâs a stinking creek, where only vile corrupted water flows..." Treebow was familiar with the surrounding area, "Some of these places are related to evil races, but most of them are the trouble caused by the God of Corruptionâs Pet Servants. These are not the focus of our discussion today; letâs talk about your situation first."
Gaven shared in detail with these Treants the situation at Mesnoel and the discussions with Valon, with the intention of broadening perspectives. Even if no new insight was gained, at worst, it was just some extra talking with no loss incurred.
After a brief exchange among themselves, Treebow replied, "On this matter, we canât offer much help, not just because of the distance, but also because the power of corruption severely counteracts us more than it does ordinary creatures. Once weâre infected by the power of corruption, we could instead be a hindrance to you. Gaven, this is something you must pay attention to.
We concur with Valonâs view that these Moando Servants want to use an external force to resurrect the God of Corruption, which is their most pressing issue.
Because the Goddess of Disease and Poison, Talona, has been coveting Moandoâs corruption and degeneration portfolio. If Moando doesnât resurrect soon, there will be no chance for him to resurrect again."
Talonaâs ambition is an open secret because her portfolio of disease and poison overlaps with corruption and degeneration in some aspects, making it seamlessly logical to merge them.
In fact, this coveting was mutual. When Moando was powerful, he also often targeted Talonaâs portfolio.
They have had overt and covert battles for countless years. There are even rumors that the destruction of Moando this time had the hand of the Goddess of Disease and Poison supporting those Heroes of Felen from behind.
The usually silent Duo Xu spoke up, "Thereâs another matter you need to be aware of, Gaven. Currently, Moando is in a state of divine death, unable to grant new Seeds of Moando, so those Moando Servants cannot create more of themselves. Many of the enslaved Sage Races are suffering from diseases caused by the corruption power.
They still have the potential to be saved, as long as the diseases in their bodies can be successfully expelled, they might become a helping hand for you.
In this respect, Miss Luna has a unique advantage. If she can extract the corruption power from their bodies and combine it with healing divine arts, it will be possible."
"Lord Duo Xuâs advice is very helpful to me. I will take note," Gaven thought to himself. Pooling diverse ideas was indeed beneficial and enabled him to notice points that he hadnât before.
"Miss Lunaâs unique abilities, once exposed in front of those Moando Servants, could very likely provoke their frenzy. They would relentlessly pursue and destroy Miss Luna at all costs. You must ensure proper protective measures are in place," Treebow added his suggestion.
The unintentional speaker spurred the keen listener.
Inspired, Gaven had a burst of inspiration, "Thatâs right, such targeted abilities would certainly deeply infuriate those Moando Servants, but this also presents a great opportunity to lure them out from their lairs, making it easier for us to encircle and annihilate them. Right now, every Moando Servant we eliminate reduces Moandoâs remaining power, making our counter-attack easier when the time comes."
Defensive counter-attacks have always been Gavenâs favorite.
Luring the enemyâs main force out of their home turf and into oneâs own is a matter of common sense in terms of difficulty levels.