Chapter 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.
The vikings had come prepared. With a calm and steady hand, Grey Hawk summoned a metallic sphere that deflected any lightning strike that dared to approach, showcasing their resilience and preparedness.
Freya glanced at the lightning arcs falling around her with caution, and her eyes couldn’t help but turn toward Vlad and Jormungandr, wondering how the duo was dealing with the situation. Immediately, the young woman’s eyes widened as she witnessed a shocking scene.
The young man and the small cat on his shoulders walked calmly forward as lightning strikes continually struck their bodies. Vlad noticed Freya’s gaze and smiled at her as another lightning bolt clashed against them.
Jormungandr was the one drawing the lightning, utilizing his Demonic Lightning Prowler Set, specifically the Rune of Demonic Battery inscribed on his tail. The duo had decided to use the lightning to temper their bodies and improve their energy pools.
Anyone else attempting this would suffer severe internal damage, as the type of calculation and energy control required was beyond what the minds of Mortal Tier life forms could achieve, even those with significant soul force. However, this was where their cheat-like tool, the A.I. Chips, came into play.
Jormungandr allowed the lightning to course through his Runic Set, using part to strengthen his body and enhance his energy pool. When the A.I. Chip detected that the lightning charge would be too much, it channeled the excess into Vlad beneath the little yellow cat’s claws.