章 115: Mutated by demonic blood

There was a main path that would lead them to the zenith in the shortest amount of time, but that did not mean it would be easy. The Nagan Mountain was five thousand meters high, and they would have to face all sorts of terrain and natural forces enhanced by the magic energy flooding the world.

As they ascended the first five hundred meters, the journey was relatively smooth. Due to their strength and stamina, the rugged terrain and jagged rocks posed no significant challenge for Vlad or the vikings. However, as they ventured beyond this point, the atmosphere grew tense. Thunder rumbled ominously, punctuated by sporadic bursts of lightning that seared the ground.

The ferocity of the lightning strikes was not to be underestimated. Their speed was near-instantaneous, making evasion futile.