For some reason, Lin Mo had a feeling that today's journey would be even more lively than yesterday's.
Especially considering the bombs Klee had in her backpack, ready at any moment.
He had a premonition—Starsnatch Cliff today would likely not be peaceful.
In a short while, the group walked along the Path leading to Starsnatch Cliff, and the edge of Whispering Woods was already in sight.
The shadows of trees were scattered around, branches and leaves swayed, and an occasional breeze passed through the woods, bringing with it the faint scent of earth and vegetation.
However, just as they were about to step into the forest, Lin Mo's steps suddenly halted, and his gaze fell upon the previously empty clearing ahead.
There, a makeshift Hilichurls camp had appeared.
"Hmm?"
Lin Mo frowned slightly, his sharp gaze sweeping across the area.
The construction of the camp was quite crude.
Fences made of stakes and crossbeams were erected around it, and a few temporarily built wooden huts were scattered inside.
On the wooden platform, two Hilichurl Shooters could be seen pacing back and forth, vigilantly surveying their surroundings.
It seemed to be a newly established gathering place.
"There weren't any Hilichurls here yesterday, were there?"
Lin Mo turned to look at Fischl.
Hearing Lin Mo's words, Fischl was slightly startled, her golden eyes narrowing slightly.
Then she snorted coldly, raised her head, and said, "You foolish sinners, to dare build an evil nest right under This Prinzessin's nose, attempting to escape judgment—how utterly arrogant!"
Oz flapped his wings helplessly, translating for her: "My Prinzessin means... this gathering place wasn't here yesterday."
Lin Mo listened, then thoughtfully looked at the temporary camp.
Indeed, its architectural structure was not sturdy.
Some wooden fences weren't even fully secured yet.
This indicated it was newly built.
Which meant these Hilichurls likely only started to encamp here last night.
Thinking of this, Lin Mo observed again carefully.
In terms of numbers, there weren't many Hilichurls in the gathering place, perhaps around ten.
Most of them were ordinary Hilichurls.
Occasionally, a few Hilichurl Guards could be seen patrolling.
And the most threatening were the two Hilichurl Shooters stationed on the wooden platform.
The tips of the arrows on the crossbows in the Hilichurl Shooters' hands clearly flickered with a faint firelight.
These arrows had been specially treated; once shot, they would ignite the target.
They could even set vegetation on fire, causing localized burning.
"It looks like these guys want to take root here."
Lin Mo murmured to himself.
He remembered that when they passed by here last night, it was still an empty clearing.
He didn't expect that in just one night, it would become a temporary Hilichurls stronghold.
In the wild, once Hilichurls establish a stronghold, it will gradually grow stronger.
At this moment, Fischl's gaze also became sharp.
Her hand had subconsciously reached for the bow behind her, and the Electro Element power of her Vision shimmered faintly.
"Perfect, This Prinzessin just needs a trial to demonstrate the might of the Judgment of Thunder!"
Fischl said excitedly.
"My Prinzessin means, she's going to act," Oz translated as usual.
Lin Mo's mouth twitched slightly, and he glanced at Fischl.
This girl... why does she seem even more excited than Klee?
However, he did not stop her.
It was a good opportunity to test the Sampo's Power of the Path skill he had just acquired.
As Lin Mo thought this, under the quiet morning light, at the edge of Whispering Woods, Fischl had already slightly raised her bow, her golden pupils flickering with Electro light.
Soon, a purple Electro Element arrow condensed on the bowstring.
The Electro light flickered, reflecting her excited expression.
"Let This Prinzessin's Judgment of Thunder tear apart your sinful souls!"
Oz thoughtfully translated: "My Prinzessin means she is ready, and the target is the Hilichurl Shooter."
"Whoosh—!"
The next second, the Electro broke through the air, drawing a brilliant purple lightning streak.
The arrow accurately struck the Hilichurl Shooter on the wooden platform instantly.
"Bang!"
Electricity exploded all over the Hilichurl.
Amidst the raging arcs, the Hilichurl Shooter convulsed, letting out a scream.
Then it stumbled, fell straight from the platform, and heavily slammed onto the ground.
Before the other Hilichurl Shooter could react, Fischl drew her bow again.
Electro light condensed, and a purple arrow once again broke through the air, shooting directly towards the other target on the platform—
"Puff!"
Another precise hit.
The second Hilichurl Shooter barely had time to scream; it was directly pierced by the Electro, its body trembling violently.
Then it fell limply, completely losing its combat capability.
And almost at the instant the arrows fell, the Hilichurls camp immediately erupted into chaos!
The group of Hilichurls by the bonfire saw their companions on the platform instantly fall, and immediately let out angry roars.
Some ordinary Hilichurls immediately grabbed torches and charged over aggressively.
And the ones leading the charge were several Hilichurl Guards holding heavy wooden shields, trying to protect their companions behind them.
Seeing this, Lin Mo narrowed his eyes, a faint smile appearing at the corner of his mouth.
Then, he raised his right hand and made a gentle flicking motion.
Instantly, Sampo's Power of the Path branch skill—[You're the Dazzling One]—activated!
"Boom!!"
A violently dazzling white light, centered on the direction Lin Mo flicked his hand, suddenly exploded in the area where the Hilichurls were charging.
It was like a strong ray of sunlight instantly descended, blooming with blinding brilliant light, and the entire battlefield seemed to be instantly bleached.
"Guh ah—!"
"Huga—!"
The Hilichurls, who had just been charging aggressively, immediately screamed repeatedly, clutching their heads, and scrambling around in pain.
Some even dropped their torches on the ground, almost igniting the grass beneath their feet.
What was even more exaggerated was that the Hilichurl Guards, who were originally at the forefront, now, in their blinded state, began to wildly swing their shields.
They directly knocked the ordinary Hilichurls charging behind them off balance.
One Hilichurl was even struck by a torch in its companion's hand.
Immediately, flames flared up, and it quickly rolled on the ground, trying to extinguish the fire on its body.
The scene instantly became incredibly chaotic.
Lin Mo saw this scene, and the corner of his mouth slightly curved upward, revealing a satisfied smile.
This thing is really useful!
Because this is a regional Power of the Path skill.