บท 229: The Outer God's Virus Evolved (2)

"This was a sanctuary," she said quietly. "One of the most sacred parts of the jungle. The virus is targeting our most important places."

Aurielle knelt beside a patch of withered flowers, her fingers glowing with violet light. "Gift Creation: Bloom Burst!" she declared with a grin.

A series of luminous orbs formed around the flowers, releasing bursts of cleansing energy.

The corrupted plants shuddered, their dark flux dissolving as they returned to their natural state, vibrant and full of life.

The warriors joined the effort, wielding tools imbued with Sorya's flux to cut away the corrupted growths. Slowly but surely, the jungle began to breathe again.

Their path led them to a wide clearing dominated by a colossal serpent-like beast. Its scales shimmered with dark crimson flux, and its glowing eyes radiated malice.

The creature's movements were jerky and unnatural, as though something else was pulling its strings.