Chapter 277: Sea of Vines
The pink mecha that ambushed Sein stood out starkly from the other constructs he had encountered.
Apart from its formidable strength, it also exhibited a semblance of sentience, unlike the dull and rigid nature of its counterparts.
Although it was just a metallic construct, Sein could still perceive its disdain and malice from the two beams of red light on its head.
This pink mecha was definitely one of the most formidable opponents Sein had faced yet.
Although these constructs were not living beings and did not possess life levels, the power of the energy beam it released could match a peak Rank One or even a Rank Two creature’s strength.
This was evidenced when it effortlessly breached Sein’s energy shields and destroyed one of his metal disks.
Sein, known for his calm and collected nature, was not swayed by impulsiveness even in the face of this sneak attack.
Retreating to the branch of a nearby giant plant creature, he tightened the grip on his magic rod and pointed to the pink mecha’s direction.
Under his command, the fifty-meter-tall Rank Two giant plant creature strode toward the pink menace.
At the same time, more than ten massive plant creatures and a host of enslaved beings let out a roar, then surged toward the pink mecha.
While Sein had plant creatures and enslaved creatures under his command, the pink mecha was not going to fight alone either.
The two red lights on its head flickered, drawing over ten ordinary blue-green mechas to its side through some mysterious communication method.
With that, a small-scale conflict erupted.
Holding onto the giant plant creature, Sein unleashed not only the verdant flame magic that he was now skilled at, but also his signature spell—the Solar Eye.
Compared to two years ago, Sein’s Solar Eye spell had evolved significantly.
Its dazzling golden white beams were now replaced by green.
The Solar Eye spell had always been considered powerful among Rank One spells. After Sein infused the verdant flame magic into it, its potency sharply increased.
Even the pink mecha knew not to take all the thirty-six verdant flame beams head-on.
However, two of its beams still successfully hit the pink mecha’s chest armor, leaving two deep dents on it.
This unexpected show of power momentarily rattled the engineer piloting the mecha.
Without the timely intervention of two other mechas to absorb some of the impact of those two beams, Sein could have probably killed her.
The Solar Eye spell had not only successfully repelled the pink mecha, but also forced the pink mecha to maintain a cautious distance from Sein.
This turn of events drew a sigh from Sein.
Regrettably, his golden mask had not been augmented with the power of the verdant flame yet. With an enhanced mask, Sein believed he could significantly challenge even a Rank Two entity.
The upgrade’s delay was due to the requirement of precise micro-engraving technique and a considerable investment of time.
Sein had confidence in his alchemical skills, yet he remained aware of the inherent risks and potential for error in such delicate endeavors.
On top of that, dedicating so much time to upgrade a mask was simply not feasible, given his current commitments.
During his duel with the pink mecha, the sky underwent another dramatic transformation.
The elemental power that Lorianne had been building for a long time finally reached its peak.
The forbidden spell of the Rank Four mage descended upon the area!
A deluge of green elemental light cascaded down the battlefield, and extended to the volcanic clusters nearby.
The initial descent of the elemental light rain did not seem to affect Sein and his opponents much. The only change they noticed was the cooling of the surrounding air.
The bewilderment of Sein and the other creatures on the battlefield was short-lived, as loud rumbles came from the ground.
The black ground of the Viridian Venom Flame World ruptured, revealing the colossal green vines that were as thick as tree trunks in its depths.
As soon as they appeared, they sprang forth, ensnaring the pyro elemental creatures and enemy constructs.
They seemed to have certain ability in discerning friend from foe, as Sein and the other mages were not harmed by the vines.
However, some of the less fortunate enslaved creatures were caught up in the chaos.
The tips of those thick green vines sprouted a large mouth with rows of dangerous saw-like teeth in it.
Crimson red blood splatter over their leaves and roots like a heavy downpour, invigorating these countless green tendrils to even greater levels of aggression.
Creak! Creak!
The area was filled with the sound of metal being crushed.
The tall mechas ensnared by the thicker green vines were currently being crushed out of shape by them.
On the other hand, the giant plant creatures at Sein’s command were rejuvenated by the elemental rain and experienced a surge in growth.
The fifty-meter-tall giant plant creature that Sein was riding on surged toward seventy meters under the influence of the elemental light.
Sein had speculated it might surpass a hundred meters, yet it plateaued around ninety meters. Despite the frenzied growth of branches and vines, the creature’s roots began to burst, signifying the natural limits to its rapid, externally induced expansion.
The dozen plant creatures surrounding Sein grew increasingly ferocious, yet Sein sensed their life span would be short-lived due to the unnatural surge in growth.
Seizing the fleeting moments of their augmented strength, Sein targeted the pink mecha that was maintaining a safe distance from him and commanded, “Finish it off!”
The mecha found its metallic limbs ensnared by the vines that had suddenly emerged from the ground.
It relentlessly fired energy beams out from its shoulders, yet their pace in slicing through the vines could not match the rapid emergence of new vines sprouting from the ground.
This presented a golden opportunity for Sein to destroy the pink mecha once and for all.
The battlefield had transformed into a sea of vines, ensnaring not just the pink mecha but also countless other mechas that were on the ground or hovering just above it.
The native pyro elemental creatures of the Viridian Venom Flame World fared worst. Their scorching blood did nothing to harm the vines.
Instead, the scent of their blood and flesh fueled their rampant growth, turning the battlefield into a tumultuous sea of green!