novelden Chapter 40 Dungeon Progression
Chapter 40 Dungeon Progression
Just then, a spear gleaming with a cold light suddenly appeared in Song Wanning's hand, and the next second, the spear tip pointed at Mu Feng like lightning.
Mu Feng felt a chill run down his spine and took a step back unconsciously. A spark of lightning crackled from the longsword in his hand, as if warning his opponent not to make any rash moves.
Seeing this, Chu Shihhan quickly stepped between the two, her face grim, and said in a deep voice, "If you want to fight, go back and fight. Complete the trial first."
Upon hearing this, Song Wanning slowly withdrew her spear and nodded coldly. She was not a person without temper; Ye Chuxue was one of her own, and scolding Ye Chuxue was tantamount to scolding herself.
But she also understood that now was not the time for fighting, and the bigger picture had to be prioritized.
With a long horn sounding in the air, the trial officially began.
Chu Shihhan immediately gave the order: "Let's go."
The group formed a team, and as previously arranged, their cultivation levels matched the rules.
They felt their bodies enveloped by an invisible force, and then passed through an invisible barrier, entering the Netherworld Forest.
Upon entering the Netherworld Forest, everyone felt a mysterious and oppressive atmosphere.
The surrounding trees were tall and dense, and sunlight filtered through the gaps in the leaves, creating dappled patterns of light and shadow. The ground was covered with a thick layer of fallen leaves and dead branches, and occasionally a small animal would wander among them, but it would quickly disappear.
A thin layer of mist hung in the air, enveloping everything like a veil, giving people the illusion of being disoriented, as if they were in a fantasy world.
As the group continued to move forward, the surrounding trees became increasingly dense, and the sunlight was blocked by layers of branches and leaves, gradually dimming the light.
From the bushes on both sides of the road, there were occasional rustling sounds, as if some mysterious creature was quietly approaching.
Everyone was on edge, watching their surroundings warily. Chu Shihhan and Song Wanning walked side by side at the front of the group, their eyes sharp and determined, revealing a fearless courage.
Suddenly, a huge black bat swept overhead like a ghost, and the strong wind pressure from its wings made everyone instinctively lower their heads.
"This place is indeed not simple," Chu Shihhan said in a low voice, a hint of seriousness flashing in her eyes.
Song Wanning nodded slightly, gripping the spear in her hand even tighter, as if ready to deal with any potential danger at any moment.
Just as everyone was cautiously advancing, suddenly, without warning, a thick vine stretched out from underground, like a nimble snake, and tightly wrapped around Ye Chuxue's snow-white ankle.
"what!"
Ye Chuxue screamed in terror, her face turning deathly pale. Zhang Yang, who was standing nearby, reacted swiftly, swiftly severing the vines with a clean, decisive stroke of his knife.
Song Wanning quickly helped Ye Chuxue up and asked with concern, "Are you alright?"
Ye Chuxue shook her head, indicating that she was fine.
Chu Shihhan looked at the vines on the ground, frowned, and said, "This is a Soul Entangling Vine. It appears in the form of vines and can entangle others to absorb their life force and soul. Everyone should be careful."
After she finished speaking, a halberd appeared in her hand, and she cut off a nearby vine.
"We need to be quick. Our target is the Netherworld Fire Seed in the dungeon. Don't attack the monsters that won't attack on their own," Chu Shihhan calmly and collectedly gave the order.
The team members nodded in agreement, indicating that they understood the urgency of the mission.
They all knew that they needed to get things done quickly and not hold back.
Chu Shihhan took the lead, charging forward with a long halberd in hand.
The other team members also picked up their weapons and followed closely behind.
The group proceeded cautiously, remaining vigilant at all times.
The forest was filled with dead branches and fallen leaves, emitting a putrid smell.
Scorpions, centipedes, and other reptiles occasionally crawl by.
However, these are not ordinary scorpions and centipedes, but Soul-Eating Scorpions and Earth-Splitting Centipedes.
They are extremely venomous; if bitten, one may not only be poisoned but also experience hallucinations.
Therefore, everyone had to carefully avoid them.
Because the surrounding area was full of trees, the road was very narrow, and the people could only quickly cross the narrow passage like a long dragon.
"Swish, swish..." Suddenly, a rustling sound came from the bushes, and a black wolf darted out of the bushes and rushed towards them.
"Oh no! There are wolves!" Zhang Yang, who was walking at the front, exclaimed instinctively, his face changing drastically.
"Woof woof woof!" However, the wolf ignored his shouts and charged straight towards the group.
Ye Chuxue: Isn't it a wolf?! (|| ?Д?)
Zhang Yang reacted extremely quickly, immediately unleashing the Taunt skill, a unique ability of the Berserker. This skill can generate hatred towards enemies and draw their attention.
As expected, the wolf, feeling provoked, seemed to have suffered a great insult and instantly lost its mind. It turned around and charged at Zhang Yang, its eyes flashing red and filled with rage.
Clearly, this monster had lost its mind when faced with intruders.
Just then, Ye Chuxue's detection spell also landed on the wolf, displaying the following information.
【Ghostly Wolf】
[Rank: Elite Tier 1]
guard!
In an instant, a barrier of light appeared in front of everyone, and the Netherworld Ghost Wolf crashed into it, letting out a miserable howl.
At the same time, a wisp of black gas appeared on its body, as if it were being eroded by some kind of force.
The Ghostly Shadow Wolf is a Ghost and Dark type creature, and Chu Shihhan's Light type skills dealt it a double blow.
Cut horizontally!
Just before the Netherworld Shadow Wolf hit the ground, Chu Shihan gripped the Holy Light Halberd tightly and slashed fiercely at the Netherworld Shadow Wolf.
With a loud bang, the Ghost Wolf was violently slammed several meters away before crashing heavily to the ground.
Immediately afterwards, a blood-red blade flew out swiftly and landed precisely on the Ghost Wolf.
With a loud "boom," the Netherworld Ghost Wolf was instantly enveloped in a dense crimson light.
However, despite suffering heavy losses, the Netherworld Ghost Wolf did not fall. Instead, it struggled tenaciously and launched another attack on Zhang Yang.
Just then, a figure suddenly appeared behind the Netherworld Ghost Wolf. Song Wanning had unknowingly arrived beside it.
She held the purple-blue divine spear and thrust it forward fiercely.
Dragon's Roar Armor-Piercing Technique!
As the skill was activated, the spear tip pierced the heart of the Nether Wolf without missing a beat.
The Ghost Wolf let out a shrill scream and finally collapsed to the ground, powerless.
At this moment, countless icicles sprouted from the ground like bamboo shoots after a spring rain, mercilessly piercing through the body of the Netherworld Ghost Wolf.
The Ghost Wolf was firmly immobilized by ice crystals, unable to move an inch, and completely lost its life.
"Slayed an elite-level Netherworld Shadow Wolf, gaining 10,000 points!"
With the Ghostly Wolves quickly dealt with, the group continued their journey without stopping.
Along their journey, they encountered wave after wave of monster attacks. As they ventured deeper into the forest, the number of monsters increased, and their cultivation levels also gradually rose.
Later, even powerful monsters of the fifth tier of elite level appeared, and it took a lot of effort to defeat them.
After successfully eliminating a level 5 monster, Chu Shihhan checked her watch and said in a heavy tone, "At the current speed, it will take at least three more hours to reach the center of the forest. Moreover, clearing a path through the forest will also take time. At this rate, our progress is far too slow."