Chapter 278: Gene Harvest and Shadows in the Deep
The Black Glory surged forward swiftly, leaving the Sabaody Archipelago behind and setting course for a nearby island teeming with giant beasts.
More than ten hours later, the Black Glory arrived at its destination.
Mio and Asuka disembarked, making their way deep into the forest. As they walked, a scarlet blood mist rose from Asuka's body, rapidly spreading in every direction.
Within ten minutes, the entire forest was blanketed in the ominous mist.
In response, the eyes of every beast, insect, and giant creature within the forest turned blood-red. Controlled by Asuka, they began charging madly toward Mio, their minds lost to primal rage and bloodlust.
As the chaotic horde approached and nearly 70% of the creatures had gathered, Mio slowly raised his right hand.
Buzz.
A wind blade formed in the air beside him.
Then, hundreds—no, thousands—of wind blades appeared at once, darkening the sky.
Shlck—!
In a single moment, the wind blades vanished, and the bodies of the wild beasts and insects collapsed, cleanly severed and lifeless.