Marvel: Hunter-Chapter 352: Vibranium

It could be said that Wakanda's prosperity today owed an undeniable debt to this mysterious mountain.

With the tail finally gone and the target confirmed, Blaine prepared to take the Vibranium and leave.

Without any hesitation, he once again activated Shadow Stealth, vanishing into the shadows, then used his speed to rush straight toward the primeval forest.

The distance wasn't far, and everything lay within the protective shield, so Blaine reached the jungle in just one second. At such a short range, there was practically no difference between his speed and teleportation.

If there was any distinction at all, it was this: when relying purely on speed, Blaine could take the opportunity to observe the surroundings along the way—the jungle's layout, the mountains' contours, their age. Teleportation, on the other hand, skipped all of that automatically.

The ancient and mysterious jungle, the strange mountains crisscrossed with streams and waterfalls—once inside, an indescribable atmosphere immediately enveloped him. It wasn't merely the dampness found outside, nor the stench of rotting insects and decay. Instead, it carried a strangely familiar sensation, as if something were calling out to him.

Looking at giant trees that had likely grown for hundreds or even thousands of years, listening to the distant roar of water and the occasional whispers of animals—these were all typical jungle scenes. Yet to Blaine's eyes and ears, they felt oddly uncomfortable, like harsh noise grating on his senses.

For a moment, Blaine felt slightly dizzy.

"What's been going on lately,"

"Why do I keep getting headaches whenever I move?" 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

"Could it be the magnetic field of the Vibranium Mountains—"

As his head throbbed, Blaine immediately activated the Soul Pendant. It worked wonders against dizziness.

Even Blaine himself didn't understand why this was happening. With his current level of strength, such symptoms were unbelievable. All he could do was sigh inwardly.

Nature was truly astonishing.

Whether it was the magnetic field affecting his brainwaves or lingering aftereffects from returning from space, one thing was clear: it was better to find the Vibranium quickly and leave as soon as possible.

With that in mind, Blaine spread his mental power forward once more. But the moment it expanded, that familiar sensation intensified. At the same time, the force that had been guiding him earlier suddenly surged deep into his heart.

Blaine grew curious. Vibranium could wait. Today, he wanted to thoroughly understand whatever was guiding him. He wanted to see exactly what it was.

As the guiding force grew stronger, Blaine simply followed it.

Along the way, ancient branches and roots twisted like dragons across his path. Many plants thought to be extinct could be seen here, and the deeper he went, the more mutated they appeared, some even emitting a faint glow.

Before long, Blaine followed the energy to the foot of a mountain. That power clearly originated from within it. Now that the source had been found, Blaine intended to reveal its true face.

At the mountain's base, he didn't hesitate. In a few swift steps, he began climbing the steep slope.

Rather than teleporting directly, Blaine chose this clumsy method. His mental power had failed again, preventing him from scouting over the mountain from afar. He had no choice but to explore it inch by inch, afraid of missing some crucial detail.

This mountain was massive. Saying it was only a few hundred meters tall would be a gross underestimate. Even with Hawkeye, Blaine's view of the summit was obstructed. That alone indicated its immense height and size. It was probably half the height of the world's tallest peak—around four kilometers—and its footprint was equally staggering.

Though it exceeded four thousand meters, for Blaine it was still just a matter of seconds. Even so, he continued scanning the mountain's perimeter with his mental power as he climbed.

After ascending three thousand meters, he still hadn't found a single clue. From the outside, there seemed to be nothing at all.

Just as Blaine was feeling lost, a light above his head suddenly caught his attention. He quickly moved forward.

What he hadn't expected was that this was actually a high-altitude plank road built by Wakanda. The light came from tube-like fixtures attached along it. Earlier, Blaine's focus had been entirely on the mountain itself, and the dense branches had blocked his view, causing him to miss it.

The plank road itself was bizarre. It appeared to float in midair, supported by no visible pillars. There were structures resembling tracks running along it—though they didn't quite look like tracks—and beside them were black brackets shaped like human ribs. Judging from their design, this was unmistakably Wakandan technology.

One end of the plank road connected directly into the mountain. The other end was even more astonishing. To ordinary vision, its end couldn't be seen at all, but Blaine could clearly tell that it led straight back into Wakanda City.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk… incredible,"

"To span such a distance without any support,"

"Is it actually flying in the air?"

"Hm?"

"These look like tracks…"

"That means—"

"The inside of this mountain is where Wakanda's Vibranium mine is."

"Damn, I'm getting rich, getting rich,"

"I searched everywhere to no avail, and here it is without much effort."

Ever since entering Wakanda, Blaine had used his mental power repeatedly to search for the Vibranium's location, yet no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't find it. Some force always blocked his probing like an invisible barrier. Now he understood. This was it. As for the plank road, it was clearly built by Wakanda to transport Vibranium.

The guiding sensation continued unabated, and Blaine could barely contain his excitement. The answer to the mystery was right in front of him. He hurried along the plank road toward the mountain.

In the next second, Blaine arrived at the opening where the plank road connected to the mountain. He had expected it to be an ordinary entrance, but instead found it sealed shut. It was obvious that even T'Challa treated Vibranium with extreme caution.

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