Chapter 403 310: Tree Tendrils

When Han Yuan saw the ruined and chaotic streets, he said, "It looks like there was a major disturbance here."

Tong Fengyang nodded lightly. "It was probably caused by the source of this gray mist."

"The only problem is, I don't know where the source of this gray mist is."

Han Yuan said casually, "Don't worry. I imagine it'll come looking for us soon enough."

Hearing this, Tong Fengyang couldn't help but smile. "You're right about that."

The two of them began to walk through Shunping County Town.

The city, shrouded in gray mist, was as deathly silent and dim as ever, suffused with an oppressive, lifeless air.

"MEOW~~"

The Orange Cat on Han Yuan's shoulder suddenly let out a cry.

"Brother Han, is this..."

Tong Fengyang asked, a little surprised.

He had been very curious before. 'Why would Han Yuan bring an orange cat to such a dangerous place?'

"This cat is special. It's exceptionally sensitive to the aura of an Evil Demon Seed."

"It must have found something."

Han Yuan explained.

"I see." Tong Fengyang had a sudden realization.

'No wonder Han Yuan keeps it by his side.'

At that moment, the Orange Cat extended its paw, pointing in a certain direction.

Han Yuan immediately headed in that direction.

After a moment's thought, Tong Fengyang followed with long strides.

Following the Orange Cat's lead, the two of them pressed onward.

But as they walked on, the gray mist grew exceedingly thick, to the point where they couldn't see their hands in front of their faces.

"Han Yuan!"

Seeing Han Yuan's figure vanish into the gray mist, Tong Fengyang cried out in alarm.

But Han Yuan didn't seem to hear him, simply disappearing from sight.

Tong Fengyang quickly picked up his pace, trying to catch up, only to find no trace of Han Yuan ahead.

He had vanished without a trace.

Walking through the thick gray mist, Han Yuan seemed to hear something and turned to look back.

Only then did he realize that Tong Fengyang, who had been right behind him, was gone.

'This gray mist is clouding my senses.'

Han Yuan frowned.

'Outside, I would be keenly aware of anything happening within a ten-meter radius.'

'But Tong Fengyang vanished from right behind me, and I didn't notice immediately.'

'This proves the gray mist is clouding my senses.'

"MEOW~~"

"I can't smell that disgusting aura anymore either."

The Orange Cat spoke up at this moment.

"Don't panic... Let's keep moving forward and see."

Han Yuan said in a low voice.

'As the Director of the Changming Celestial Net Department, Tong Fengyang is plenty strong. Even if we're separated, he won't get into trouble that easily.'

He continued down the street.

Just then, Han Yuan heard the sound of footsteps behind him.

"Han Yuan, I finally found you."

Tong Fengyang rushed out of the thick gray mist, his voice filled with pleasant surprise.

"Director Tong, what did you encounter just now?"

Han Yuan asked softly.

"I didn't encounter anything... I saw you disappear into the gray mist, so I hurried to catch up."

"Then I searched the area for a long time. When I saw your figure, I rushed over."

Tong Fengyang explained.

"Is that so...? How did we get to Shunping County Town?"

Han Yuan asked with a smile.

"That is..." Tong Fengyang paused for a moment.

That slight hesitation was all it took.

Without any delay, Han Yuan struck out with the Giant Spirit Monument-Opening Hand.

BANG!!!

The impact didn't feel like it landed on flesh at all; it was more like striking a piece of tough tree bark.

There was even a strange rebounding force.

Nevertheless, 'Tong Fengyang' couldn't withstand Han Yuan's immense force and exploded with a loud bang.

Han Yuan glanced over and saw that the creature had been formed from a mass of gray-white, rotting tree tendrils.

Now, after being blown apart, it wasn't completely dead and was constantly re-forming on the ground.

Seeing this, Han Yuan scoffed.

He didn't even need to say a word. The Orange Cat had already puffed up its cheeks and spat out a ball of dark red fire.

BOOM!!!

When the fireball landed among the writhing tendrils, it instantly erupted with terrifying heat, incinerating them completely.

Even the nearby gray mist seemed to burn away, thinning out a little.

"Fat Thief, it looks like your fireballs have gotten a lot stronger since you learned to transform."

Han Yuan said in surprise.

"But of course! Lord Meow is just that amazing."

The Orange Cat said smugly.

Han Yuan ignored the gloating fellow and looked at the pile of ashes on the ground.

'Tree tendrils...'

'I felt a strong, strange fluctuation of aura just now.'

'Even though it was faint, it was far purer than the aura of a regular Evil Demon Seed.'

'I'm afraid the thing causing trouble in Shunping County Town is actually a Source Evil Seed.'

Han Yuan analyzed the situation.

As the eruption of Spiritual Qi intensified, even Source Evil Seeds were becoming more active.

"Meow... You'd better be careful then."

The Orange Cat said.

"Hmm... The Source Evil Seed must have just reawakened. I just don't know how much of its power it has recovered after devouring so much flesh and blood."

Han Yuan wanted to test his strength against this Source Evil Seed.

He knew he was probably no match for it in terms of raw power.

But he still wanted to see just how big the gap between them was.

'After all,' Han Yuan thought, 'even if I can't win, surviving shouldn't be a problem.'

The man and cat continued on their way through Shunping County Town.

They encountered no further attacks, but Han Yuan realized they were just walking in circles within Shunping County Town.

The Orange Cat's senses were also flickering in and out, making it difficult to pinpoint a location.

'Looks like I'll have to think of another way.'

'Walking in circles like this is too much of a waste of time.'

Han Yuan stopped in his tracks.

"Meow~"

"Let me try transforming."

"Once my power increases, the gray mist shouldn't be able to cloud my senses anymore."