Chapter 152: Heavenstone [1] (2/2)
Again, the drydra changed its stance.
Had there been more time to think about it, they would have prepared a battle plan. But at this point they were only thinking about getting out of there as quickly as possible—of going somewhere safe to plan.
The fog had risen considerably; it was now almost to the cottage roof. Deep in its midst, the magic of the Sword of Leah was scattering arcs of brightness as it cut at the vapor.
”Chang!” Ju Feng shouted.
”Feng!” Chang Chang managed to yell, and then her voice was cut off by the impact.
The girl realized what was happening and responded at once, pointing the magical artifact toward the hydra. Brilliant blue light blazed to life and flashed into the thickest of the tendrils. As it burrowed in, the tentacles drew back with a shudder, shrinking away from the artifact's power as if burned.
Seconds later it was back to its former depth of about three feet, and the girl could be seen standing within it. The artifact was burning with intensity as the girl fell on her knees. She was choking and gasping as she breathed the night air, but she signaled to Ju Feng and Chang Chang that she was all right. She threw the artifact at the drydra as they made for the concealment of the tunnels, together. They were anxious to get clear before the atifact exploded.
After the artifact exploded, the girl looked at the Ju Feng and Chang Chang before nodding.
”The dydra isnt dead. It will be angrier than before. I suggest you take whatever youre after and disappear before then.”
”What about you?”
Ju Feng asked.
”I came for the Hydracrown. I have it. By the way, thanks for your help back there. See you later.”
The girl wheeled around and disappeared.
”We have to go back now!”
Chang Chang grabbed Ju Feng's arm.
”If we take too long, it will beva great problem. Look, that drydra, is too powerful to face alone. We have to act when its weak.”
Ju Feng looked at Chang Chang, but finally nodded. He was only worried for her. She was going out of her way to help him. He would be angry with himself if anything was to happen to her.
”Let's hurry, then.”