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Chapter 1584 - 532. Development Team Plan - Goat Man Instance Folder Created_2

Chapter 1584: 532. Development Team Plan - Goat Man Instance Folder Created_2

They possess their own system of language and a twisted, degenerate civilization passed down through generations, making their cryptic scripts and symbols extremely difficult for outsiders to grasp. Even the most exceptional adventurers have little understanding of the Goat Men.

These creatures live a barbaric life of eating raw flesh and drinking blood, attacking anyone who enters their territory.

Unlike the Wolf People, who are skilled in melee combat, the Goat Men not only boast robust and agile bodies but are also highly adept at shadow sorcery. Their tribes even produce cruel nocturnal assassins and inherit elaborate and diverse curses as part of their spellcraft.

Rumor has it that the initial teachings of Heretical Sect sorcerers like Cunning Magicians stemmed from the depraved gifts of the Goat Men. However, no one can confirm the authenticity of this claim.

That said, there is no need to worry too much about them.

The Goat Men have a strong sense of territoriality, but they rarely leave their own domains to roam. As long as you avoid the caves and peculiar places where they are entrenched while moving forward, you can prevent conflicts with them.

Old Corpse Witch, well-versed in such matters, explained the characteristics of the Goat Men in just a few sentences before pointing at the desolate canyon and highlands ahead:

"This region is the most renowned territory of the Goat Men. During our era, it was phonemically referred to as ’Baphomet Canyon.’ Numerous Goat Men tribes inhabit this area—so many, they’re like the stars in the heavens.

We should quicken our pace to cross this region. Once we reach Wasteland Mountain ahead, we won’t have to worry about the Goat Men anymore."

"Tch, Lady Shui still plans to turn this place into a trade route,"

Sour Cucumber rubbed his eyes in exasperation, saying:

"According to Old Luo, if she wants to establish a trade route, she not only has to deal with the troubles in the swamp but also take care of the Goat Men around this canyon. Otherwise, merchants traveling through might randomly get kidnapped, and who could endure that?"

"Hmm, though barbaric, the Goat Men can be reasoned with."

The Necromancer shook his head and said:

"While others cannot learn their language, they can learn other languages. These savages are cunning, but their intellect allows for negotiation.

During our time, whenever the threat of the Black Disaster grew too immense, there were even instances where the Goat Men voluntarily collaborated with our scouts. They didn’t want the strength of the Wolf People to grow to a point where it interfered with their own territories.

I also heard in the swamp that in the many years prior, Transian smugglers used a very safe route through Goat Men lands. They only needed to bring some ’offerings’ to avoid being harassed."

"Hmm, so they are degenerate but intelligent beings,"

A few students’ eyes lit up immediately, realizing this might yield great opportunities.

In this realistic game world, beasts cannot drop equipment, as they don’t craft weapons or armor, only various materials.

But since these Goat Men have learned to seize mountain territory and engage in highway robbery, it means they likely possess valuable loot. Moreover, the vast expanse of Baphomet Canyon might hide developer-designed instances!

Perhaps, just like how the Silver Moon Group supported Hog Chieftain, they could replicate a classic mission from Old Wei’s household here with the Goat Men and play the role of "founding a nation’s ruler, reaping countless rewards."

"Let’s go back and report this. Have the Pioneering Group accelerate its crossing of the swamp."

Old Qin didn’t think too far ahead.

He focused on the current task, needing first to eliminate the troubles in the Dark Valley before considering anything else. However, as they departed, the previously empty wasteland canyon suddenly revealed an eerie figure at its summit.

The figure crouched in the shadow of the rocks, its peculiar, luminous eyes staring at the retreating intruders heading back to the swamp.

Its horned, furry head swayed slightly as it pulled out a piece of beast-hide and marked it in several places. Then, it raised its gaze toward the sky.

It could see Reveno soaring on widespread wings. The sight of the griffon caused the figure to display a grim expression before silently vanishing into the hidden cave behind the rocks.

Adel’s memories of fleeing from Wasteland Mountain to the Polluted Swamp as a child were already blurred. She couldn’t recall how she, Bella, and Bernice managed to traverse Baphomet Canyon. However, Bernice, who had followed Adel ahead of time, reminded her to be cautious of the Goat Men’s raids, prompting the Dark Female Baron to dispatch her fighters as sentinels.

Yet, even after the Pioneering Group spent an entire day and night moving through the narrow Baphomet Valley toward Wasteland Mountain, the legendary Goat Men didn’t emerge to plunder. Instead, a group of lurking Sickle Claw Monsters jumped out from the rocks, almost devouring Scout Yuan Mou.

Fortunately, Orchid reacted quickly, pulling him out of the Sickle Claw Monster’s ground trap. Those ferocious, mantis-like creatures were then swiftly dealt with by the players who charged in unison.

After discussing among themselves, they unanimously agreed that the monsters in this region were indeed stronger than those native to Transia, but still manageable. It seemed this area served as a "leveling area" left for newer players by the developers.

But according to Old Baldwin, the area where they currently stood was merely the borderland between the Polluted Swamp and the Dark Mountain Range. It couldn’t fully be considered part of the Dark Mountain Range yet, as they hadn’t even reached "Black Flame Pass."

The Blood Covenant Knight Order’s defensive line was stationed at Wasteland Mountain, approximately 200 kilometers away from the Polluted Swamp.

However, the Pioneering Group no longer planned to advance further today. After crossing Baphomet Canyon, they had already reached their intended destination.