frightfiction Chapter 564 Capturing the Prey
Chapter 564 Capturing the Prey
The darkness was Black Hawk's strongest camouflage. He stopped using his powers and approached silently, completely concealing his presence.
Bai Mengyan's consciousness approached the spot where the violet-blue macaw was perched, fearing that it might have flapped its wings and flown away while she was away looking for the black eagle, which would mean that the clue she had just obtained would be lost again.
She looked toward the familiar spot, but the place where there should have been a dark figure was empty. Bai Mengyan's heart skipped a beat, and she immediately began to search her surroundings.
This hyacinth macaw has a pure cobalt blue plumage, unlike macaws with bright yellow feathers, which are easier to distinguish in the dark.
These pure blue macaws, hidden beneath the dark canopy of trees, are difficult to spot without the refraction of light.
However, this did not stump her. While relaying the message to Leng Yuexiu, she amplified the output of her spatial ability and made a hidden mark on the macaw, centered on the location of the consciousness.
The spatial imprint was very faint and would probably dissipate on its own in ten minutes, but that would be enough time for her to find the macaw again.
After a quick assessment, Bai Mengyan changed direction, using the silver dust as a guide, leaving a visible space for the black eagle at an unobstructed height.
Following the disappearing marks, Bai Mengyan finally found the macaw that had moved.
It was from this angle that she couldn't help but be surprised; from here, she could see exactly where Black Hawk had just hidden.
Could it be that the macaw sensed the black hawk's approach and thus quietly moved to a different location?
If this is the case, it means that even a black eagle with shadow-type abilities would find it difficult to escape the macaw's gaze.
Black Hawk watched as Bai Mengyan's pale silver spatial dust trail finally stopped, and when he realized that the location was actually behind him, he couldn't help but frown strangely.
At this moment, Bai Mengyan is merely a consciousness; her physical body is still in the temporary camp. In other words, Black Hawk is currently fighting alone and operating independently.
His wristband was long damaged, making it impossible for him to contact the captain or the team.
Therefore, you must make your own judgments and assessments based on the current situation. The question is whether to continue hiding or to take preemptive action.
Bai Mengyan saw the black eagle lower its body and crawl to move to a hiding place behind cover. The hyacinth macaw was preening its feathers and didn't notice, so her heart finally calmed down a little.
She called softly, "Xiu, are you there?"
Leng Yuexiu had been waiting for her news, so he immediately leaned forward and said in a more steady voice, "I'm here."
Knowing he would be waiting nearby, Bai Mengyan immediately relayed, "I've found the macaw with Black Hawk. There are no suspicious people around. What's the next step?"
She had barely asked the question when, to her surprise, the macaw finished preening its feathers, spread its wings, gently shook them, and with a push of its feet, took flight.
It stood high on a branch, flapped its wings and took off, then swooped down towards the spot where the black eagle was hiding.
The situation on the scene changed in an instant, giving Bai Mengyan no time to think. She cursed under her breath, "If something's up, I'll keep quiet for now."
Her voice was urgent, indicating that the situation was critical.
Bai Mengyan's consciousness shot towards Black Hawk at an even faster speed. Her voice, no longer concealed, carried an undeniable chill: "Black Hawk, grab it!"
Even without Bai Mengyan's reminder, the moment Black Hawk saw the macaw's shadow and it left the branch, he made his decision—to take action!
However, Bai Mengyan's consciousness was more agile; from seeing the macaw's movements to flying towards the black eagle, it was only a blink of an eye.
The black hawk darted out like a ghost, its hand forming a grappling claw, heading straight for the macaw in mid-air.
The macaw in mid-air suddenly spread its wings and flapped them twice, abruptly halting its descent. With each flap, it gained altitude.
This series of reactions was extremely rapid, even though the Black Hawk had an absolute speed advantage, and its prey lying in ambush in mid-air was as easy as taking candy from a baby.
Unfortunately, the macaw's flying skills were maxed out, and with a show of skill, it grazed the black hawk's arm and escaped his attack range.
If this were a competitive exhibition match, it would be worthy of being included in a highlight reel with slow motion.
As the black eagle's body fell, Bai Mengyan's consciousness manifested, its amber light solidifying into a golden radiance.
"Time lag!"
As the name of the superpower was uttered, a ring of golden energy spread out, and a special force field belonging to the time system appeared, covering the macaw.
At the same time, a step shimmering with silver light solidified at the height of Black Hawk's chest, and her voice arrived as promised: "Take it down!"
Black Hawk's falling body grazed the spatial steps. He grabbed it with his left hand, and with a burst of strength from the muscles in his arm, he pulled hard, using the force to propel himself forward a second time in mid-air, swooping down at an even faster speed towards the macaw that was flapping its wings.
Macaws are controlled by a time-dependent "time lag," slowing down their movements and trajectories by at least ten times.
How can a target that is slowed down escape the rapid pounce of the normal timeline?
In a split second, the black eagle leaped to the same height as the macaw, wrapped his arms around the macaw's body, and fell to the ground.
Bai Mengyan's supernatural control dissipated, and everything returned to calm.
The macaw let out a loud shriek and used its sharp beak to peck at the black eagle's exposed arm.
Black Hawk wouldn't let the macaw argue. After landing, he pressed down on its back with his knee, twisted its two large wings backward, and lifted it like a chicken to be slaughtered. The macaw couldn't break free at all.
Macaw: "???"
Even Bai Mengyan was stunned by Black Hawk's efficiency; wasn't this a bit too simple and crude?
Black Hawk looked up at the light spot that was still hovering in mid-air and had returned to its amber color, and said, "It's done, little princess. I'll take it back now, don't worry."
After saying that, he nodded as a greeting, looked around to determine the direction, and then returned with the macaw.
Black Hawk's original profession was scout work, and his skills in exploration and tracking were unparalleled. Now, with the dual abilities of speed and shadow, leaving a mark on the road is a piece of cake for him.
He could easily find his way back to camp by following his own shadow markers.
Bai Mengyan did not immediately withdraw her consciousness, and opened her mouth to Leng Yuexiu beside her, saying, "The macaw has been caught, and Black Hawk is bringing it back. Is there anything else you want me to convey to Black Hawk?"
Su Jiancheng and Cheng Kaixi, who were standing on the side, both looked at Leng Yuexiu with strange expressions.
Clearly, Leng Yuexiu's previous advice to stay away and be cautious stands in stark contrast to the current outcome.
Leng Yuexiu lowered his eyes and instructed, "Have Black Hawk keep a close watch on its tracks. The macaw must be alive, preferably not affecting its flight. We need it to find Gray and the others. Besides, the macaw's calls will attract other nocturnal creatures."