Chapter 613: Chapter 299: Hound King (Part 2)
"It is an abyssal sub-species of extraordinary fern plants."
Uther’s tone shifted to the steady rhythm typical of when explaining professional knowledge:
"They are one of the few highly intelligent plant life forms in the Abyss, capable of detecting the source of fear in approaching creatures through special sensory abilities, and then projecting it into illusions.
For an Abyssal Explorer, the greatest fear is encountering an Apostle, so they often create illusions of Apostles."
Ron squinted his eyes; the traits of such organisms indeed held significant research value:
"Why do they do this? For predation? Defense? Or so form of communication?"
"Primarily as a defense chanism." Uther replied,
"The physical defense ability of the Peyoro Peyoro Grass is very weak, but their illusion-generating ability is extrely sophisticated, capable of scaring away most potential threats.
In the abyss ecosystem, they occupy a very unique position—not top predators, nor rely prey, but surviving through this unique ans of deception."
Ron couldn’t help but have more questions: "Then, if the Explorer isn’t frightened by the illusion, what subsequent reaction does the Peyoro Peyoro Grass have?"
"Interesting question." Uther’s spectral image flickered slightly,
"Typically, they will attempt stronger fear stimuli, trying to evoke as much fear within the target as possible.
If that still proves ineffective, they release a special neurotoxin, attempting to directly render the intruder unconscious.
Their last resort is a collective retreat, leaving so mbers as sacrifices to save the majority of the group."
"Based on the energy decay level of the mory Crystal, I can judge this mory ford roughly two months ago." Uther continued, with a tone tinged with anticipation,
"This ans we are very likely to find this rare plant in the sa area."
"Does it have any special value?" Ron’s eyes lit with a pragmatic gleam.
"Considerable value." Uther’s spectral image beca more solid, this topic clearly piquing his great interest,
"The secretions of the Peyoro Peyoro Grass contain a special energy crystal known as ’Illusion Crystal’, a core component for making the highest-grade illusion techniques. A small piece of Illusion Crystal can sell for hundreds of Magic Stones on the market."
He paused for a mont, his voice growing more serious:
"But its true value lies in research. The energy structure of the Peyoro Peyoro Grass provides a natural understanding of consciousness projection, which is uniquely valuable for constructing Phantom Skeleton Prototypes."
Ron imdiately grasped the significance of this discovery.
For any wizard preparing to advance to the rank of Great Wizard, any research material that aids in constructing a Phantom Skeleton Prototype is invaluable.
Carefully placing the mory Crystal back into the specially-designed container, Ron pondered for a mont, his gaze returning to Uther:
"Professor, regarding the Ti Hounds briefly ntioned by Her Highness Eve earlier, I have so questions to ask."
Uther’s spectral image suddenly froze for a mont, the silvery flow completely pausing.
Then, he revitalized, but the frequency was noticeably lower and more slow: "You’ve encountered them."
This was an affirmative statent.
Ron did not deny, simply nodding slightly:
"During the latest breakthrough in ditation, I might have... stumbled upon so mory fragnts that shouldn’t have been touched."
He selectively omitted specifics about the "Hermit" and the "Devourer
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