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For Saya Takagi and the others, their current situation is a mix of joy and sorrow.
They encountered a tricky problem—they were lost.
On their journey, they encountered countless monsters, which seemed to be driven by some force and launched frenzied attacks on them.
Strangely, however, whenever they retreated, the attacks of the mutated plants would noticeably weaken.
This situation aroused their curiosity.
Could it be that there's something special ahead, or something unusual has happened, that makes these mutated plants not want them to get close?
However, they knew that Chang Wei might be in danger at this moment, and they could not just stand by and do nothing.
Even though the road ahead is full of unknowns and dangers, they must keep moving forward.
With a soft "poof," another unexpected vine was precisely severed by Tang Yingtong.
Her face was pale. Along the way, facing the endless attacks of mutated plants, most of the burden fell on her shoulders, causing her to consume a lot of energy. At this moment, she was showing signs of being overwhelmed.
Sasaki felt a pang of heartache seeing his niece in such a state.
He suggested to the group, "Perhaps we should rest for a while and recover our strength. This forest is too eerie, and we must ensure we have enough strength to deal with the unknown dangers."
Saya Takagi and the others witnessed Kageto's pale face and knew that she was indeed exhausted.
They all felt ashamed of the great help Tang Yingtong provided this time.
Therefore, they all expressed their agreement with Sasaki's proposal.
"Yes, we are all exhausted. There are so many mutated plants here, it would be safer to rest for a while before continuing."
"..."
Following the advice, Tang Yingtong and the others sat down and leaned against the big tree to rest for a while.
Despite being resting, they, as evolved beings, did not lose their basic vigilance. The danger of this forest prevented them from truly relaxing.
In just a few minutes, a captivating fragrance wafted over, as delicate as orchids, as rich as musk, and as intoxicating as aged wine that had been sealed for decades, gradually blurring one's senses.
Everyone seemed to be intoxicated by the wine, their eyes were blurry, and their bodies were swaying. Even I, Tang Yingtong, was not spared.
Although she shouldn't have been in this state, the previous battle had left her mentally exhausted, making her no different from the others.
However, in a corner unseen by Tang Yingtong, fine lines began to appear on her body, gradually converging into a phoenix pattern.
On the phoenix pattern, flames flickered faintly, emanating an aura that seemed capable of burning the heavens and boiling the seas.
"rustle……"
Strange sounds arose around them, and one after another, colorful and exotic plants began to appear all around them, each one beautiful and unique, leaving them in awe.
However, the scene before them resembled hell on earth, trapping everyone firmly in the center.
Among them were man-eating flowers that emitted a captivating fragrance, flowers that could make melodious sounds, wild grasses that were as sharp as swords, and strange plants of unknown origin that spewed mist... These mutated plants, which were usually difficult to detect, all appeared at this moment, as if they were about to devour everyone in one fell swoop.
However, they seemed to be wary of some kind of aura emanating from Tang Yingtong and never dared to approach rashly.
The terrifying aura emanating from Tang Yingtong was briefly released before quickly receding, as if it had never existed.
However, she was also awakened from her slumber and witnessed everything around her, including the appearances of Saya Takagi, Sasaki, and others.
Her expression changed drastically, and she called out to the crowd urgently, but they seemed to be in a dream, drunk and dazed, and no matter how she called out, she could not wake them.
"What on earth is going on?" Tang Yingtong was extremely anxious. She had never expected that in such a short time, all of them would be infected.
If she hadn't possessed extraordinary abilities, she probably wouldn't have escaped this calamity today.
Although she has regained consciousness, how to wake up Sato and the others has become a problem she faces.
As the mutated plants drew ever closer, her face grew paler and paler.
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The previous battles had already depleted her energy, and now, facing so many enemies, even she felt overwhelmed.
"What should I do? What should I do?"
Tang Yingtong was extremely anxious. This was the first time she had encountered such a situation, and she was at a loss for what to do.
If she chose to escape alone, she might be able to fight her way out, but leaving everyone behind was something she couldn't bear.
Therefore, her gaze gradually became firm.
She stared at the approaching mutated plants, a resolute glint in her eyes.
She took a deep breath, emanating a terrifying aura that was almost suffocating.
Mysterious patterns appeared on her body, intertwining and eventually converging into a mysterious design—a phoenix reborn from the ashes.
A bitter smile flashed across her face, as if she were ready for the final battle.
It was merely a phantom, yet it contained a power powerful enough to shake one's very soul.
This is Tang Yingtong's trump card. At the moment of recapturing Tokyo, when life and death were at stake, she unexpectedly awakened a second time, her strength soared instantly, she successfully resolved the crisis, and played a crucial role in the retreat.
Otherwise, the losses of the Imperial Tutor's troops would have been far greater than this.
The phoenix pattern appeared after Tang Yingtong's second awakening. She was full of doubts about everything at the time, but it was this phoenix pattern that gave her an unparalleled power.
This power gives her the courage to face any challenge; however, its strength also makes it difficult for her to control and use as she pleases.
She was injured during her first attempt, and now faces another crisis, she must once again use this power that she has not yet fully mastered.
Tang Yingtong knew that she only had one strike left. If this strike could not turn the tide, then they might have no choice but to accept their fate.
Tang Yingtong felt the power within her body surging continuously. Faintly, a phoenix cry rang out, and a phoenix ten feet in size appeared above her, its whole body burning with raging flames, radiating a power powerful enough to burn the heavens and boil the seas.
However, just as that power was about to be released, a pale blue wind blade fell like lightning, striking the surrounding mutated plants, stirring up a cloud of dust, and directly cutting the man-eating flower in two.
Tang Yingtong stared in astonishment at the sudden attack, sensing the sharp energy it contained. She turned her head and saw Chang Wei standing not far away, smiling at her.
His right hand remained in a chopping stance, the very one that had just saved her from being chopped.
A fierce team fight ensued! Everyone displayed their unique skills!
"Chang Wei, it's you! Are you alright?"
When Tang Yingtong saw that Chang Wei was safe and sound, she was overjoyed beyond words.
Her aura gradually dissipated, and the phoenix phantom also disappeared.
Now that Chang Wei has arrived, she no longer needs to take any risks.
Chang Wei smiled and nodded, his figure flashing like lightning, instantly appearing beside her.
By this time, the intoxicating aroma had gradually dissipated.
As everyone gradually awoke, their gazes focused on Chang Wei, their joy evident in their expressions.
Saya Takagi was so excited she could hardly contain herself. Without hesitation, she rushed towards Chang Wei, her voice trembling:
"Chief Changwei, it's so good that you're alright!"
Chang Wei smiled and opened his arms, embracing Takagi Saya tightly. A warm current flowed between the two of them.
"Don't worry, I'm fine."
He whispered reassuredly, "How could those mutated plants so easily take my life?"
His words, though seemingly casual, revealed immense confidence.
The others also showed relieved smiles; Chang Wei's safety put their minds at ease.
However, the scene before them made them feel a little worried.
Just now, a single mutated plant had nearly cost them their lives. Now, surrounded by these mutated plants, even knowing Chang Wei's strength, they couldn't help but feel fear.
Tang Yingtong couldn't help but ask curiously, "Chang Wei, do you know the origin of these mutated plants?"
Although the group was attacked, they knew nothing about the origin of these mutated plants.
Chang Wei stared at the mutated plant before him and slowly spoke:
"These plants seem to be protecting something in the heart of the forest."
He frowned slightly. "But I can't be sure exactly what it is. I only know that it must be something extraordinary."
Just as Chang Wei was speaking, a bright green vine suddenly sprouted from inside his clothes.
Surprisingly, the tips of the vines had a pair of tiny, jet-black eyes, each the size of a bean. They darted around, as if they had just woken up from a deep sleep and were full of curiosity about everything around them.
"Oh, what's this? It's so cute!"
Saya Takagi exclaimed in surprise, reaching out her finger to gently stroke the emerald green vine, but it nimbly dodged away.
The tiny eyes on the vine stared at Saya Takagi with disdain, as if to say, "Don't touch me!"
Saya Takagi was not angry at all; on the contrary, she loved the little creature even more.
She continued to tease it with a smile.
The others stared in astonishment at the emerald green vines emerging from Chang Wei's clothes; they resembled a green glass snake, shimmering with a captivating luster in the sunlight.
In the dark night, a faint and mysterious light flickered and appeared intermittently.
"What on earth is this? It emits such a strange aura!" The crowd couldn't help but whisper among themselves in confusion.