Chapter 152: Mt. Aso

Lassim emerged from the Funnel's entrance, leaving the hidden metropolis behind. The stark contrast between the dense, web-covered underground cave system and burrow and the open air terrain was refreshing. Even if it was still also web-covered too. He took a deep breath, ready to begin his journey south.

Activating [Tempest Steps], he set off at high speed, practically turning into a lightning bolt as he carefully navigated the webbing at high speeds; determined to make up for the time he had lost.

The journey was smooth, only interrupted by the occasional tree or spider crossing his path that he needed to adjust to. Lassim deftly avoided these obstacles, his spirit sense alert and guiding him as it scanned the area 1 km ahead of him for what was approaching. After several hours of travel, he decided to take a break for dinner.

He'd made good progress and the density of the webbing in the environment was already starting to thin out.