boyutpedia Chapter 174 Southern Valley
Chapter 174 Southern Valley
It was a high-energy ray, mixed with the aura of fire and rock, that tore through space in an instant and shot toward Little Gold in mid-air at an incredible speed.
The moment Xiao Jin sensed the energy attacking, it instinctively flapped its wings to dodge quickly, but the energy was too swift, and even as agile as it was, it could not completely avoid it.
An orange-red beam of light swept across its left wing. In a dazzling explosion, Little Gold screamed as some of the golden scales on its wings were directly scorched by the high temperature, and even its bones were slightly shattered. Pain swept over its body, and it almost fell from the sky after losing its balance.
Nevertheless, Xiao Jin's survival instinct was extremely strong. Realizing that it was impossible to confront this giant beast head-on, it forcefully suppressed the intense pain in its wings and tried to stabilize itself by twisting its right wing and body.
At the same time, a golden spiritual light was released, enveloping his body, and he instantly used the power of the light to increase his speed and retreat quickly.
The giant beast seemed unwilling to let it go so easily. Its powerful limbs suddenly pushed off the ground, and its entire body chased after Xiao Jin. Each step shook the earth, but its huge size made it somewhat clumsy. In the end, it could only watch helplessly as Xiao Jin escaped its territory.
During its arduous escape, the pain and blood loss from Little Golden Wings made its flight increasingly unsteady. When it finally managed to shake off the giant beast, it almost collapsed onto the canopy of a large tree, panting heavily.
The burned area on its left wing still had scorch marks and broken scales that were slightly falling off. The high temperature at the edge of the wound made its entire wing numb and stinging, and it couldn't even fully fold up.
Nevertheless, Little Gold remained wary of danger. It knew that the Radiant Orange-level behemoth it had encountered was a threat that could not be ignored on the island, and that any party that rashly ventured into the eastern part of the island would pay a heavy price.
Mo Ming stood on the edge of the cliff, gazing at the distant terrain, quickly sorting through the information Xiao Jin had brought back, trying to find a suitable location for the shelter.
On this strange and dangerous island, every step is a matter of life and death; a slight misstep could lead to utter ruin.
According to the information Xiao Jin sent back, powerful ferocious beasts roam the northeast, northwest, east, and central areas of the island.
Those orange-level ferocious beasts were incredibly powerful. Not only were they enormous, but their speed was also terrifying. They could arrive at the scene quickly at the slightest disturbance, which made Mo Ming wary of these areas.
Although no orange-level ferocious beasts have been found in the western region where he is currently located, the terrain is extremely complex.
Ahead lay a dense primeval forest, with towering trees that blocked out the sun and teeming with poisonous insects and ferocious beasts. Venoming it would be an immense adventure to venture into it.
Behind them were sheer cliffs, so steep that a single misstep could send one tumbling into the abyss. There was simply not enough space to build a long-term, stable shelter.
Therefore, the four directions of the island—south, north, southeast, and southwest—became the focus of his next exploration.
However, after careful analysis, Mo Ming discovered that, apart from the due south direction, the other directions all intersected with those dangerous areas to some extent.
Although these areas may be some distance from the activity range of the orange-level ferocious beasts, given their speed and sense of smell, covering that distance is only a matter of a blink of an eye, and safety cannot be guaranteed at all.
The south direction is relatively special. It is far from the danger zone, and Xiao Jin's reconnaissance did not find any trace of the orange-level ferocious beasts, so it seems to be a relatively safe area.
Little Gold's wing was injured, and although it is slowly healing, it is not suitable for it to take any more risks in the short term.
After pondering this, Mo Ming gradually made a decision. He decided to focus his next reconnaissance efforts on the due south direction, prioritizing the investigation of this area.
While this doesn't mean that heading south is absolutely safe, it's the most prudent option given the limited information available. For his survival, he must be extremely cautious and cannot afford the slightest negligence.
Mo Ming glanced down at Little Gold beside him. His loyal companion was curled up quietly, its golden feathers shimmering in the sunlight. He reached out and gently stroked its head, his eyes filled with gratitude and determination.
The island is fraught with danger, but he must find a place to settle down as soon as possible to fight for a chance of survival for himself and his companions.
“Due south…” Mo Ming murmured to himself, a determined look in his eyes. He quickly organized his equipment, checked the food, water, and weapons, and made sure everything was ready.
Then, Mengling grew larger and led Mo Ming and the others along the island's coastline to the south.
As the journey progressed, the scenery gradually began to show differences from other parts of the island.
Moving from the dense forest to the more open area, the climate becomes warmer and more humid, and different kinds of plants grow luxuriantly here.
The ground was no longer as rugged as a mountain road, but had become a relatively flat grassland with rolling hills, and in the distance, clusters of flowers could be vaguely seen in bloom.
The environment was peaceful and beautiful at first glance. Mo Ming sat on Meng Ling's back, gently stroking Xiong Da and Xiong Er, who had turned back into little bears.
Finally, after traversing a dense primeval forest, a wide-open area suddenly appeared before them.
This is a naturally formed valley in the south, surrounded by low hills, forming a natural barrier that not only shelters it from wind and rain but also largely protects the land from wild animals.
In the center of the valley is a large, flat open space with soft, thick grass that feels so comfortable to walk on.
Even more amazingly, on one side of the valley, a small stream flows out from behind a jagged rock, its water crystal clear, like an untapped natural treasure.
The stream meandered down, flowing around the edge of the valley, providing a continuous source of water for the nearby life. Mo Ming cupped a handful of water in his hands and gently tasted it; it was incredibly sweet.
While exploring, Mo Ming carefully observed the surrounding terrain and also sent his pets to scout the area, but they found no signs of danger.
He discovered that not only was the environment here excellent, but even the climate was unexpectedly pleasant. Warm sunshine filled the valley, a gentle breeze blew, and the air was filled with the fresh scent of grass and trees, making one want to take a few deep breaths.
The surrounding flora and fauna also showed him the vitality of this land.
Birds chirped sweetly in the branches, several wild rabbits hopped merrily on the grass in the distance, and even a gentle deer slowly walked by the stream, bowing its head to drink.
These sights made Mo Ming feel that this place was truly a pristine land full of vitality.
"This place couldn't be more perfect!"