CHAPTER 232: COMPASS FLOWER

The group’s idle chatter didn’t last long.

With the help of the other members, Sammy quickly prepared their dinner.

The main ingredients were the sandworm meat they had harvested that day and some edible fish caught at sea.

Since there was an abundance of sandworm meat, there was no need to worry about running out of food.

Akira looked at the fragrant dishes before him and silently switched his fusion partner from Shedinja to Snorlax.

He had already scanned all the dishes with his danger detector, confirming they were completely safe.

Not to mention he was currently in the safety of the digital space, but even if he weren’t, the presence of his Pokemons like Kyogre and Marshadow was more than enough to protect him.

Thus, he could confidently fuse with Snorlax to maximize the effects of the food.

Akira casually speared a piece of sandworm meat, dipped it in the fish-based sauce Sammy had prepared, and gently placed it in his mouth.

The moment it touched his tongue, the thick chunk of sandworm meat melted like ice meeting flames.

The rich, earthy flavor of the desert paired with the intense sweetness of the ocean exploded across his taste buds in layers.

An overwhelming sense of pleasure traveled from his tongue through his nerves to his brain, flooding his mind with satisfaction and bliss.

At this moment, Akira recalled his time in the Samok Desert.

There, he had tasted Menchi’s culinary creations, one of which was sandworm meat paired with ocean-based sauce.

This moment was just like that one.

Though Sammy’s cooking skills couldn’t compare to Menchi’s, they were still among the best in the Six Continents.

The main difference lay in the ingredients—this meal Sami had prepared was even more delicious than Menchi’s past dishes.

After all, Menchi had used ingredients from the Six Continents, which paled in comparison to those from the Dark Continent.

This was a collision of desert and ocean on the palate.

The tender, aromatic sandworm meat paired perfectly with the refreshingly sweet seafood sauce, creating an unparalleled harmony of flavors.

There was no denying it—the ingredients from the Dark Continent were on another level.

Not only in taste but also in their ability to enhance one’s strength.

Just from the first bite, Akira felt a long-stagnant part of his power begin to stir.

Driven by both appetite and ambition, Akira began devouring his dinner at an astonishing speed.

With each bite, he could feel every cell in his body singing with joy.

Like a parched land finally receiving sweet rain, he greedily absorbed the energy provided by the feast, converting it into part of his strength.

At the same time, Akira’s power was continuously rising!

Apart from Akira, everyone else was also immersed in the taste of the delicacies, unable to tear themselves away for a long time.

Unlike Akira, they didn’t have the assistance of special abilities like Snorlax and were mainly savoring the flavors.

Although eating did provide some boost to their strength, it was nowhere near as significant as Akira’s enhancement.

The primary effects were replenishing their depleted stamina, slightly increasing their aura capacity, and marginally improving their physical constitution.

For a moment, the entire network space fell into an eerie silence, broken only by the continuous sounds of chewing.

Everyone relaxed, indulging in these hard-earned delicacies, their faces filled with satisfaction.

Fortunately, they were in the network space—had they been outside, they wouldn’t have dared to enjoy the feast so wholeheartedly.

After a long while, Akira was the first to snap out of the euphoria of the meal, having eaten the fastest and consumed the most.

Sensing the fluctuations of Aura within his body, a faint smile appeared on Akira’s lips.

Although he was still at the S+ level, he had made tremendous progress.

If before, he could only fight evenly with the Ant King in its pre-evolution state using his own strength alone, then after this meal, Akira was confident he could defeat the pre-evolution Ant King.

However, defeating was one thing—killing it still had some difficulty.

Of course, this was without factoring in his fusion with Shedinja, relying entirely on his own power.

Though Shedinja wasn’t particularly strong, its skills were highly beneficial to Akira.

Leaving aside offensive skills, its buffing abilities were even more useful.

For example, Protect, Boost, Agility, and so on.

And these improvements were just the beginning—this was only his first day’s gains.

In the future, more ingredients would be devoured, and the entire Dark Continent would become his backyard, fueling his rise in strength!

*****

The next morning,

After a night of rest, everyone’s condition had visibly improved.

At the moment, the group was intently watching the large screens in the network space.

The screens displayed footage from various angles of the outside world.

They were about to set foot on that unknown, perilous continent once more, so they needed to assess the external situation before departure.

Otherwise, they risked being ambushed the moment they stepped out.

Fortunately, the network space allowed them to observe the outside world.

Back then, Akira and Ging had used this method to witness the battle between the Ant King and Netero.

The footage showed no signs of life in the sky, on the ground, or in the distant surroundings.

"At present, there doesn’t seem to be any danger outside—at least on the surface," Muheer said, his gaze fixed on the screens.

"Good, then let’s prepare to move out!"

"Everyone, watch your footing—there might be creatures lurking beneath the sand!" Beyond nodded and loudly reminded them.

Learning from past mistakes, they had to stay vigilant and keep an eye on the ground at all times.

The next moment, a glowing passage appeared before the group, large enough to allow many people to exit at once.

One by one, they filed out, and in the blink of an eye, the scenery around them transformed into a desert landscape.

More than just the environment had changed; everyone’s expressions grew serious again, fully entering a state of vigilance.

The aura covering their bodies was extremely solid, like an armor protecting them.

Seeing that nothing happened, the group proceeded in the predetermined direction.

On the Dark Continent, positioning devices like compasses had lost their effectiveness, their needles spinning aimlessly.

Beyond wasn’t surprised by this, as he had experienced the same thing during his previous visit.

Clearly, the Dark Continent’s magnetic field was too chaotic to be used for navigation.

Thus, they relied on the most basic knowledge of celestial navigation to determine directions.

In addition, there were some other special methods.

Compass Flower: The flower displays four colors—red, yellow, blue, and green—with four petals, each occupying one color.

Each petal points to a specific direction, such as red pointing east and yellow pointing south...

When held, if the petals do not align correctly with their respective directions, the flower will tremble slightly before gradually withering.

Thus, people have utilized this effect to craft the Compass Flower into a device similar to a compass, though its functionality remains unchanged.

The name has also been preserved, continuing to be called the Compass Flower.

At the moment, they don’t have a pressing need for it, as they can rely on the distant Purple Forest to determine direction.

However, there will certainly come a time when it proves useful, especially when venturing into dense, sprawling forests where people are prone to losing their way.

"Ding!"

"Incubation complete!"

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