The Geared Immortal

Chapter 747 - The Mysterious Cave

Chapter 747

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Hundreds of corpses of beasts are scattered everywhere along with the devastating state of this part of the forest turning the area into a ruin.

Several servants have started to cut up and gather the corpses of the beasts while some of the group went deeper into the forest. Shin, Luna, Koon, and Koon's father, Ji Ha-jun advanced forward along with a small group while scanning their surroundings.

Ji Ha-jun is the support of the group as he has the highest cultivation. Meanwhile, Luna who is supposed to be the second strongest has not recovered her power in full and only at a silver armor level. Hence she just stands behind Shin Jiao.

Two days ago in Shin Jiao's office, Luna has no choice but to reveal her true identity as she knew that the young man already discovered her secret. Shin Jiao, after knowing that the woman is actually an artifact expert, and was the reason for the rise of the high elves, was shocked in disbelief.

However, he was able to recover after realizing that since her cultivation style is the same as himself then it is possible. In his mind, he is thinking that at least someone in this vast universe was able to replicate his cultivation style.

But upon hearing what Luna has suffered for almost 40 thousand years, Shin Jiao feels pity and sympathy for her. He could not imagine the loneliness and the horror she might have suffered. He was even glad that her mind did not collapse.

And because of this, he decided to help her. He handed her some energy establishment pills. Shin Jiao's assisted Luna so that she would be able to refine her dantian once again and expel the waste and the toxic substances that blocked her meridians.

Crafting in an unfavorable environment could cause a long-lasting effect on one's body and damage to one's meridian. And with Shin Jiao's knowledge in medicine, he was able to help her recover. 

Not long later, Luna has barely recovered to around the 70th sphere. And they immediately stopped as Shin Jiao knew that Luna needs to adjust to her power level.

Then he told her about some crafting techniques, as she was really interested in crafting. The two began to have a good discussion on arrays and runes which almost lasted the whole night.

Both got a glimpse of each other's knowledge, but on Luna's part, she was left dumbfounded and baffled at the same time. She has not imagined that Shin Jiao knew a lot of things she didn't. Plus the technology and the logic that Shin Jiao shared with her made her want to experience how to use those so-called gears that he called.

While thinking of a chance, she heard that he is going to the demon's lair. After hearing that Luna immediately decided to tag along.

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The battle was a bit intense, Luna has felt the thrill of hunting once again and she seems to have remembered her old world, the planet Jik. With its harsh environment and rampaging monsters, she has forged a perfect nascent body in that place through her effort.

And then she was called by the messenger. However, before she could get a foothold in the immortal land, she was suddenly captured along with the peasant village she arrives at.

But now everything is different now, she didn't know why she just suddenly trusted the young man in front of her, but her gut is telling her that he could help her succeed in her bloodline's aim. She might be able to restore the destroyed line of the greatest craftsmen in the universe.

In fact, she already has a deep suspicion that the young man called Master Ji, is a part of her bloodline. It might be just a small trace in his blood, but she knew that they might have the same bloodline.

In terms of skill, memorization, ability to control any materials that existed, her bloodline is far more superior to anyone else or any race for that matter.

And she could see the same trait in the young man. And this thought made her unconsciously feel fondness towards him.

As her thoughts were in that state, the group suddenly stopped.

'Master Ji, I can see a cave up ahead, I think this is the place…' the voice was heard in everyone's intercom.

"Okay… Lord Ha-jun…" Shin Jiao replied then look at the man beside him.

With a nod, Ji Ha-jun already knew what to do. He immediately began to set up a barrier surrounding the cave area.

"Hey, Si Ji… are you going to use a full suit?" Luna suddenly asked.

"If it comes to that… but if we can manage it, then I don't have to…"

"Aw… Well, I will go full suit. I'm much weaker than you guys anyways…" Luna said as she took out from her spatial ring a piece of body armor.

She then removes her coat and puts on the armor. As soon as it made contact with her body, the body armor suddenly wraps itself around her making her figure look like a heroic female warrior.

'Armor suit activating… initialization complete… armor integrity 100%... energy level 100%... life support system functional…'

A female mechanical voice said and Luna showed a faint smile on her face.

"I really like her voice…" she said.

After everyone finished their preparations and the harvest team returning to the group, Ji Ha-jun activated the array formation, and the whole area of around 200 meters in a radius of the cave was enveloped in an energy dome.

"With this, that thing would not escape this place." Ji Ha-jun said as he handed everyone a thumb-size jade plate.

"Harvest team, please standby…" Ji Koon said in his intercom.

'Yes sir!' everyone replied on the other line.

Shin Jiao and a small group of able fighters began to advance carefully inside the mysterious cave where the demon might be residing.

As the group drew nearer, Shin Jiao saw faint lights in his surrounding which made him feel a bit nostalgic. the light comes from mysterious stones embedded on the roof of the cave.

As the group walks deeper, they began to sense an ominous feeling in the air.

"Demon…" one of them said.

Everyone's weapons are now in their hands as they cautiously look around them. As powerful fighters, they have encountered many types of the beast; they even fought against demons in the immortal land. And they are aware of how fearsome demons are.

As they drew closer, Shin Jiao's suddenly interrupted the group.

"Those in the front, form a defensive line in this area… Lord Ha-jun, please create another formation in this area. I will move forward alone…"

Shin Jiao's command made everyone feel baffled, but they still followed him. Ji Ha-jun was a bit perplexed as he was given specific instructions to prioritize the protection of Master Si Ji. If he is captured, then it would be a great loss to the human race.

Seeing the complex expression of Lord Ji Ha-jun, Shin Jiao just showed him a reassuring smile.

"The demon inside is not that powerful, I can feel its aura and its power. However, I fear that the other would not be able to withstand its ability… I think this demon can use confusion and hallucination. That's why I want my lord to block this path."

"Wait… How about you?" Lord Ji Ha-jun wanted to protest.

"Oh, don't worry… I am resistant to these kinds of abilities."

As Shin Jiao was about to walk forward, Luna suddenly stopped him.

"Wait! I will go with you… I have my suit…"

"Haha… That's what I am more afraid of. Your suit will not be able to stop the mental attack of the demon… I am more worried if that is the case…"

Hearing Shin Jiao's words, Luna frowned. But she could not deny the fact that Shin Jiao might be right. And if she followed him, she might cause more trouble.

And so, Shin Jiao was the only one who continues forward while the rest stayed and Lord Ji Ha-jun began creating another barrier blocking the cavern.

As soon as Shin Jiao's figure disappears from their sight and with the right timing of Lord Ji Ha-jun finishing the barrier, a loud howl was heard. Something seems to have moved inside the cave. 

"Damn it! Shadow creatures!"

"Everyone, prepare to fight!"

The group was then besieged by a large number of shadow creatures that suddenly appear from nowhere. The shadow creatures look like giant mantises, scorpions, and snakes. The barrier that Lord Ji Ha-jun created was only against mental attacks and has not erected a defensive barrier yet, so the shadow creatures were able to get close to the group.

Everyone saw more than a hundred of 2 meters tall shadow creatures which made their hair stand on end. But everyone in the group is a veteran fighter; hence, they immediately created a formation and began clashing with the monsters.

Luna shoots at the back as she takes down those creatures that appear in her crosshair. The thrill of killing a shadow beast made her feel a bit exhilarated.

However, at the edge of her senses, she suddenly noticed another wave of shadow creatures.

"We are being attacked from behind! Everyone be careful!" Luna warned.

Without a second thought, she activated her armor. She dare not hesitate as she knew that it would be her demise if she got attacked by these powerful shadow creatures without her armor.

As soon as she activated her armor, metallic objects suddenly appear from the back of the armor and began to envelop her petite body. From her feet to her legs, then to her body, arms, and last her head, her body was covered in metal which formed into a full-body armor.

It only took 2 seconds before her armor was formed. She could not get enough of the feeling and the scene of the transformation as it would always fascinate her.

When her vision came back she could already see her status on display.

"This gear is truly, terrifyingly, awesome!!!" she muttered with a giggle and a satisfied smile on her beautiful face.