Chapter 348: Through the layers (1)
Hex hurried to the uneven landscape, cloaked inside the Veil of Death. The spirit imprint he received from the Goddess of Death helped him mask his presence, even in daylight, albeit with decreased efficiency.
In a way, the thick columns of smoke covering the sky worked in Hex’s favor. He dashed through the land without leaving an imprint in the mud. This wasn’t the effect of the Veil of Death, though. His weightless sprint was a product of his mastery over the Earth element.
Hex grinned as he glanced at all the completed circles on the back of his hand. He felt his heart throb, hammering the different elements into the optimal shapes. The abilities gained not only boosted his strength but also diversified his arsenal, increasing the fun of using them.
Just like right now.
The Veil of Death helped him hide his presence, while the Earthen Step – the ability he gained from refining the content of the crystal he gained from the Sand Burial Monarch – enabled him to skim over the muddy ground. Frozen Wind – an ability gained by dissecting the Ice element even further – stopped the air around him from moving, preventing others from sensing changes in the air and boosting his hiding skills.
It took Hex just a few minutes to reach the area where the smoke billowed from. As soon as he crossed the highest elevation, he surveyed the land below. It seemed like the fields were set ablaze.
The grey smoke, the ashes swirling in the air, and the smell of burning grain mixed with burnt meat pervaded the air. The smoke rose into the sky but at the same time filled the air in the vicinity too.
Taking every precaution he could, Hex stepped through the smoke that seemed to enclose him. He kept his senses out.
’Still nothing.’