diskusbooks Chapter 181 The Cracked-Tail Tiger
Chapter 181 The Cracked-Tail Tiger
After leaving the eerie swamp, Mo Ming did not return to the shelter, but instead led Meng Ling in another direction toward the coast.
He embarked on a new journey of exploration, setting off from the misty, eerie swamp. Behind him lay the perilous mudflats, while ahead lay his pre-planned destination—the Misty Primeval Forest.
Mo Ming instructed Meng Ling to fly over the primeval forest, avoiding encounters with wild beasts as much as possible.
This forest was unlike any he had ever explored before. The vast woods were shrouded in a thick fog, the trees were towering and reached into the clouds, and vines and moss covered almost the entire ground and tree trunks.
The air in the forest was humid and sticky, and the faint murmurs of unknown creatures could be heard, their sounds mysterious and deep, as if invisible dangers were lurking all around.
Mo Ming's goal was very clear: he wanted to find a secluded and safe place in the primeval forest as a backup shelter.
He had been reluctant to use the backup shelter items, but now that the shelter was settled in Yunmeng Lingyu, which satisfied him greatly, he simply found two resource-rich and relatively secluded places to set up the backup shelters.
This provides an extra layer of protection for one's safety.
The backup point item can be set up in two locations. Mo Ming's idea is to set up one in the primeval forest and another on an island a hundred kilometers away.
This backup point not only provided him with an escape route but also served as a crucial base for resource gathering and transportation. After searching for several days, he finally discovered something unusual deep within the forest.
After searching for some time, Mo Ming and Meng Ling discovered an unusual area while flying over the forest.
The trees here are noticeably sparser, unlike the dense, impenetrable trees in other places. Instead, the area is brightly lit, and the ground vegetation is low, making it quite unique.
The sparse canopy allows sunlight to filter through, creating dappled patterns of warm light that fall like pearls on the forest floor, infusing this wilderness with a warm vitality.
"This place looks good; the sparse woods are neither crowded nor likely to conceal any potential dangers," Mo Ming thought to himself. He then slowly descended, gently landing with Meng Ling in the center of the area.
Several huge rocks were scattered at the edge of this open forest, with a slope between them that seemed to lead to a more secluded area. Continuing deeper, past several strangely shaped plants, Mo Ming came across a natural cave.
The entrance to the cave was hidden by several thick vines, and it would be difficult to notice its existence unless you walked right up to it.
The rock walls are covered with thick moss, as if the place has been around for thousands of years. The cave entrance is about two meters wide and three meters high, and it looks like it can accommodate some large creatures to enter and exit.
"The vines are covering the cave entrance; it would be very difficult to find this place unless you were specifically looking for it." Mo Ming rubbed his chin, looking at the cave entrance, his heart filled with anticipation and a hint of unease.
He carefully examined the area around the cave entrance and found that there seemed to be few traces left by humans or large creatures. The air was filled with the smell of damp earth, carrying the tranquility of the deep cave, as if the entire cave had swallowed up all sounds.
"Let's go in and take a look first," Mo Ming called out, and Meng Ling immediately shrank and scurried into the cave.
As soon as you enter the cave, a chilly atmosphere hits you, completely different from the sunlight outside.
The cave narrowed as you went deeper, the broad rock walls covered in moss, but there were no obvious signs of water flow, and the ground was very dry. The cave wasn't deep, but it was secluded enough that with a little modification, it would be an excellent place of refuge.
However, it seems that other creatures have also noticed the exceptional environment here.
Just as Mengling had ventured into the cave a dozen meters or so, she suddenly heard a low, rapid breathing sound, full of aggression.
It stopped abruptly, its muscles tensing, its gaze fixed on the depths of the cave. A pair of eerie green eyes slowly lit up in the dim light, their glow radiating a chilling, bloodthirsty aura.
Next, a huge wild creature slowly emerged from the depths of the cave. It was a beast that resembled a combination of a tiger and a leopard, covered in dark brown and gray striped fur, with bulging muscles and explosive power.
Its tail is very long, with a nearly metallic spike at the end, which makes a slight vibrating sound when it swings gently.
This behemoth was extremely ferocious, with its mouth slightly open, revealing two sharp, dagger-like fangs, and barbed bone fragments extending outwards from both sides of its lower jaw.
Its nose was covered with thick bony armor, which added to its ferocious appearance. Its ears were lowered back, and its eerie green eyes were fixed on Meng Ling, as if scrutinizing this uninvited guest.
Mengling didn't linger and quickly retreated from the cave, where the vast outside world was its domain.
As expected, the beast also chased them out of the cave.
The split-tailed tiger stepped out from the depths of the cave, its steps heavy yet gentle. Each footstep seemed to strike the heart. It let out a low roar, its eerie green eyes fixed on Meng Ling, and approached step by step.
"It seems to be the master of this place." The moment he saw the beast, Mo Ming used the analyzer to identify it.
Split-tailed Tiger
The name of the split-tailed tiger seems to come from its distinctive tail, which is not only muscular but also has sharp, bone-like spikes that appear to be used to strike or pierce prey.
The split-tailed tiger has thick bony armor on its shoulders, and hard plates covering the sides of its neck, which makes it almost vulnerable in a head-on confrontation.
Based on the analysis above, this ferocious beast is clearly the top predator in the cave and will not easily allow Mo Ming to invade its territory.
Mo Ming stood motionless on a distant rock, observing its movements.
The roar of the split-tailed tiger echoed through the forest, shaking the eardrums like thunder, and the air seemed to freeze.
Its eerie green gaze locked onto Mo Ming and Meng Ling. The split-tailed tiger took heavy steps, approaching its prey step by step.
Mo Ming's gaze sharpened, and he whispered, "Meng Ling, let go completely. It's up to you now."
Having understood its owner's command, it paddled with its claws and continued to take flight.
As it flapped its claw fins, its body began to change. Its body, which was originally only half the size of a human, suddenly expanded at a speed visible to the naked eye. Light flowed and spread from its body surface, as if it was radiating the glow of stars.
In an instant, the form of the Dream Spirit completely changed. It transformed from a small, soaring creature into a colossal being—several times the size of a split-tailed tiger.
Its fin-like wings transformed into a broad shape like a giant whale, and its white, shimmering skin resembled the surface of a lake under the moonlight, serene yet full of power.
A thin ripple of spiritual energy emanated from beneath it, as if the air itself had turned into waves, surging with its presence.