Chapter 79: Dark Fruit Descent
The branches of this tree were unusually lush and towering, casting a dense shade that seemed to blot out the sky. If not for the complex and massive root system below, Athena wouldn't have recognized it as the small sapling it once was.
What was even more peculiar was the faint glow emanating from the entire tree, giving it an aura of mystery and awe.
However, the most eye-catching feature of the tree was the withered flowers on its crown, from which sprouted a single emerald green fruit. The fruit was plump, brilliantly colored, translucent, and exuded a tempting luster.
Two enormous giant bees hovered around it, seeming like guardians of the fruit. Whenever treasures appeared, they would inevitably incite a bloody struggle.
Cold sweat trickled down Athena's forehead. She involuntarily swallowed, her gaze fixed firmly on the verdant fruit ahead, unable to look away, so enticing it was.
Above her head were countless monsters. The tree, which bore fruit, was originally a bizarre creature. Beside it stood two immensely powerful creatures on guard. Just thinking about breaking in made Athena's adrenaline surge.
She must have been crazy to do something like this...
Arrived at the central area, unlocking event 'Dark Fruit Descent'! |
[ Dark Fruit Descent ]
At specific times each year, boundless darkness would bring mysterious gifts, granting exclusive favor to the Black Forest. Any young sapling had the potential to become the chosen one by destiny, transforming into a fearsome tree creature! These tree creatures possessed unimaginable abilities, rapidly growing and blooming with brilliant flowers and bearing dark fruits through blood and nourishment. When they reached a critical point of growth, they became the coveted treasure of all monsters. Their growth requirements demanded an astonishing amount of blood as food, leaving behind only rotten fruits amid the corpses. |
Dark Fruit Category: Gift Level ?? Description: Consuming it grants rebirth. |
Facing the temptation of the dark fruit, Athena was more concerned about what she could compete for.
Tree Monster Leaves Category: Gift Level ?? Description: Consuming enhances mental strength; edible even after breaking through. |
Tree Monster Skin Gift Category Level ?? Description: Consuming enhances 'luck'!! |
Just the leaves and skin of the tree monster were treasures that Athena and her fellow players couldn't touch at their current level, not to mention what lay beyond—the dark fruit.
Good things were meant to be shared among everyone; it was impossible for anyone not to be tempted.
[ Regional Chat Channel ]
"Help! I dare not venture out, I don't want to die as soon as I step outside!"
"Do we really have to hide in here for the remaining two days? This is so frustrating!"
"In fact, it's not all bad..."
- "Sharing data on Tree Monster Leaves."
- "Sharing data on Tree Monster Skin."
- "Sharing data on Dark Fruit."
"Come out quickly! As long as you don't enter the central area, those giant bees won't attack you."
"Are you guys not tempted at all?"
There was a brief silence in the chat channel, followed by a frenzy of messages. Even amid the flood of messages, Athena's data sharing was preserved due to its uniqueness.
"Haha, no one would really go, right?"
"Are they insane? Where did this data come from? Is it real? Leaves and skin of just one tree?"
"We definitely can't beat them. Everyone, stay put and don't rush out. Don't be swayed! Don't go, every life saved of region 4 counts!"
"Would you go? I certainly won't. This guy don't know the danger! Is he suicidal? So many giant bees!"