Infinite Paths: The Raging Phoenix
Chapter 1284 - 1284: Spores

Realizing the threat posed by the living spores within the mist, Rain quickly formulated a strategy. Rain wielded his control over the elements and manipulated the air surrounding the group. By increasing the temperature and creating a heated atmosphere, the spores that were feeding on their wounds began to wither and die. The scorching air proved effective in neutralizing the microscopic threat.

The decision to avoid freezing the wounds, given the presence of the living spores, turned out to be a wise one. Freezing them along with the spores might have trapped the threat within, complicating matters further. Instead, the group opted for a more direct approach, exterminating the living spores before tending to their wounds and allowing healing magic to take its course.

The air crackled with residual heat as the last of the insidious microorganisms succumbed to the searing temperature.

"It seems that you guys had a hard time," Rain said after he finished closing the wounds of Terra and Seara. "I would understand Terra having a hard time-fighting long-ranged fighters, but why would you as well, Seara?"

"I was out of mana, so I didn't have the chance to do anything when the enemies arrived," Seara explained. "They had been watching us from the beginning and chose the perfect moment to attack… here is the core of the lord of the zombies, by the way."

Seara continued her report, detailing the encounter with the lord of the zombies. Surprisingly, the battle had been relatively easy, marked more by weariness than significant injuries. The lord of the zombies and his minions primarily relied on curses, with a particular one inducing sloth.

As the fight prolonged, the group felt the effects of the curse, slowing them down and making each movement more laborious.

"The fight was tiresome, but we managed to overcome the curse by sheer willpower and teamwork," Seara explained. "The lord of the zombies didn't pose much of a threat compared to the yellow mist clan. They observed us, waiting for the best moment to strike."

Rain nodded, acknowledging the challenges they faced. He then turned his attention to Terra and the others, assessing their conditions. Despite the difficulties, the group remained determined to press on.

"Let's retreat to the base," Sealyn said. "Dad needs to treat you there, and we also need to wait for the next group. Considering what happened, perhaps we need to take a bit more time to prepare for the next mission. The other enemies are aware of us, after all."

The whole group returned to the base, and before long, Liss's squad arrived as well. The next group should be Annie's, then Van's, and then Danny's. Things will get lively by then once they hear about Sealyn's pregnancy. They would become uncle and auntie, and it looked like they would find that a bit embarrassing.

"We need to organize the groups according to the type of enemies we will face," Jori said. "I don't like the idea of avoiding some enemies, but for the sake of our goal here, it can't be helped."

Jori's words made sense to the group, and they began to discuss the strategic importance of organizing their forces based on the specific abilities associated with the sins. Each Lord, empowered by one of the Seven Sins, likely possessed unique skills that made them more effective against certain types of combatants.

It made sense that the Pride might excel in countering melee fighters. Arrogance and belief in their own superiority might grant the enemies abilities that could nullify or deflect close-quarters attacks.

Wrath, the embodiment of anger and fury, might be more better against large groups of warriors. Such abilities could unleash devastating area-of-effect attacks, making him a considerable threat to melee-focused teams.

Enemies driven by insatiable desire might target support classes or those with healing abilities. Greed could aim to drain the life force of his adversaries, making it difficult for teams to sustain themselves in battle.

Lust represents passionate desires and could possess abilities that disrupt coordination within a group. Such powers might sow confusion and discord among teammates, making them susceptible to attacks.

"I guess Jori, Reca, and Terra can focus on the Melee ones, while Liss and Asche can focus on the ranged ones," Rain said. "Seadrei, Sealyn and I can fight whatever, so we can split the work according to the level of difficulty of the enemy. It will be hard for you guys to fight the Yellow Mist clan. They have a lot more tricks up their sleeve than we imagined."

"I can help them. Freezing the spores is pretty easy for me," Sealyn said. "Although the best options would be Liss and Branden to burn the creatures… anyway, can you analyze those things with the relics? That might help."

"There isn't much to analyze. They are microorganisms that feed on mana and wounded flesh," Rain said. "They eat mana and blood from wounds as nutrients to multiply faster while still being controlled by their masters."

The spores, as Rain analyzed, were a unique type of summoned creature that exhibited self-multiplying behavior. This characteristic had both merits and demerits that needed some thought.

The self-multiplying nature of the spores provided the summoner with a numerical advantage on the battlefield. As they fed on mana and wounded flesh, their population could rapidly increase, overwhelming the enemy with sheer numbers.

The ability to reproduce autonomously allowed the spores to sustain themselves during prolonged battles. This made them a persistent threat that could persist as long as there was a source of mana and wounded targets.

As for the demerits… While the spores multiplied independently, their control still remained in the hands of the summoner. If the summoner lost control or was incapacitated, the spores might become uncontrollable.

The spores' reliance on specific conditions, such as feeding on mana and wounded flesh, made them vulnerable to countermeasures. Strategies involving freezing, as Sealyn demonstrated, or any other means of disrupting their nutrient source could effectively neutralize them.

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