We persisted like this for about a minute, and the ground around us was already littered with severed vine remnants.
Under normal circumstances, that thing should have been repelled by us, or at least had a significant portion of its strength depleted.
However, from my observation, that thing showed no signs of diminishing.
Despite the large number of vines that had fallen around, the central vines remained entirely unchanged.
"Nothing about this is normal..." Number One stared ahead, clearly having noticed the abnormality in this situation.
"Something feels wrong!" I said in a low voice. "That thing is peculiar. Protect yourself, and I'll see if I can find a way to resolve the problem at its source!"
"What do you intend to do?" Number One asked, casually dropping his pistol and drawing a long saber from his back.
This long saber was forged here, using the steel from the ship. Although its craftsmanship couldn't match those from outside, its hardness was undeniable.
"I'm going to destroy that thing!" I declared, pressing my hands onto the ground. "Thousand Mile Wild!"
A light green ripple emanated from around my body, further enhancing my speed in this environment.
Under these circumstances, I couldn't afford to be too cautious, and I shot forward at the fastest possible speed.
Perhaps sensing my intention, the vines' speed increased to a terrifying degree, lashing out frantically towards my position.
The short sword in my hand swung unceasingly, with the light green glow flashing continuously, forming a dense net of swords before me.
Anything that came into contact with the vines was instantly severed.
While fending off the vines' attacks, I continued to advance, moving forward step by step.
Number One watched from a distance, saying nothing.
I glanced at him from the corner of my eye and saw astonishment in his gaze.
I could understand it. Number One had his own pride. Although he had been modified, his overall combat capability was considered quite remarkable.
His willingness to bet with me through combat earlier also indicated his confidence in himself.
However, faced with such a bizarre situation and such terrifying attacks, he likely couldn't cope.
Many vines struck the ground, and the rocks there were as fragile as paper, being shattered directly.
The vines that fell onto the earth, carrying immense power, let out tremendous roars.
If something like this were to land on a person, an ordinary individual would probably have their body impaled.
With my current physical condition, I could certainly withstand these attacks without issue.
But it hurt!
Even if it couldn't cause substantial damage to me, pain was unavoidable.
Therefore, I could only approach the central area at the fastest speed possible.
Finally, through my almost frenzied assault, carving a bloody path through countless vine attacks, I managed to reach the central position.
It was then that I clearly saw dozens of vines, as thick as arms, growing in the center.
Every time I severed a vine, the cut vine would retract, and a new vine would grow out.
Continuing to press my attack forward.
"So that's how it is!" My gaze sharpened. The Shepherd God's Power enveloped my body and then extended outwards, covering my short sword as well.
The moment the short sword was covered in the Shepherd God's Power, it emitted a dazzling light.
I couldn't afford to hesitate, and the short sword in my hand slashed down furiously.
With a single strike, nearly a third of the vines were severed.
Number One, who had been desperately dodging attacks from afar, immediately felt the pressure on him lighten.
But I knew clearly that this was far from enough.
Because I clearly saw the severed vines rapidly retracting, and then, new vines growing out.
The Shepherd God's Power surged forth frantically, enveloping my entire being, and the short sword in my hand swung continuously.
One after another, beams of light were unleashed from my hand.
Before the new vines could even grow, other vines were already being cut down by me.
Moreover, at such close range, the vines' attacks were not as formidable as I had imagined.
Taking advantage of this moment, Number One moved closer and joined me in relentlessly slashing at the vines.
While the growth and recovery speed of these vines were fast, their defense was clearly not as strong as imagined.
It was precisely because of this that our continuous slashing could achieve the best results.
"No, this thing keeps regenerating!" Number One gritted his teeth. "With our current methods, we can't kill this thing at all..."
My expression was grave. I had realized this long ago. Continuing this kind of attrition would definitely be detrimental to us, as our stamina was limited. When we are exhausted...
That will be the day of our demise!