Crossing the wilderness to survive, starting with a broken kitchen knife.

After the snake's corpse fell to the ground, it turned into a pool of sewage and seeped into the ground. After witnessing this scene, Zhang Shi did not stop, but turned around and ran towards the place where the chanting was heard before. However, there was nothing in that corner except a layer of fine dust.

Zhao Feng searched the palace again, but apart from discovering it was a sealed space, he found nothing substantial. Zhang Shi was worried that monsters like the black snake would appear again, so the two of them discussed it, left a mark in the palace, and hurried away.

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At the same time, Ge Dalong was holding a magic wand, looking vigilantly at the giant black snake in front of him. The magic power in his hand was constantly fluctuating, and he could condense and launch spells at any time.

Before he was swallowed by the earth beast, he put on an ice armor, which allowed him to withstand the beast's attack and stay awake to witness the whole process of himself and his teammates being swallowed.

After they were swallowed by the earth beast, the golden token in Zhang Shi's hand separated into several light curtains that enveloped everyone, even the three-headed monster.

He saw everyone being buried in the mud, and the golden light curtain automatically expanded into a space, protecting everyone inside. Then there was a violent shaking. All around him was nothing but mud, with no reference points. Ge Dalong gradually lost his sense of direction in the small space, but he could still remember a general direction.

When the shaking stopped, the underground stabilized, and the light curtain dissipated, Ge Dalong knew he had to find his companions as soon as possible, so he began digging without stopping. However, after several hours of labor, not only did he not find his teammates, but he also dug a snake hole. Inside, there were dozens of small, pitch-black, eyeless snakes. After killing the small snakes, he attracted the larger ones. For nearly two minutes, the man and the snake remained in a stalemate, without any movement.

The only good news for Ge Dalong was that this snake cave was interconnected and obviously connected to other places. There was no shortage of oxygen, which solved a big problem for him.

Using the dim light from his wand, Ge Dalong discerned the creature's black exterior and discovered it had no eyes. He knew he had to resort to unconventional tactics to confront this blind, sensory giant. He quickly mentally formulated a strategy, deciding to exploit snakes' sensitivity to sound and vibrations and employ a diversionary tactic.

He first carefully removed some strong-smelling food from his backpack and dropped it on the ground in front of him, using the scent to distract the snake. He then took a few steps back, trying to be as light and quiet as possible to avoid alarming the snake. Then, he gently waved his wand, releasing a faint wave of magical energy, attempting to attract the snake's attention. Sure enough, the snake shifted slightly, as if trying to capture the faint source of power.

Seeing this, Ge Dalong was delighted and immediately took action. He first deliberately threw a dagger to the left, making a slight metallic clang, as if setting a trap. The black snake was fooled, and its massive body slowly turned to the left, preparing to attack.

However, just as the black snake was about to launch an attack, Ge Dalong suddenly leaped out from the right, his wand flashing with a dazzling icy blue light. He condensed a cold frost arrow and shot it straight at the black snake's vital point. This attack concentrated all his magic power, and the speed and strength were so great that even he was surprised.

The frost arrow drew a perfect arc in the air, accurately hitting the black snake's vital point. The black snake's massive body trembled violently, and then it let out a deafening wail. Its body began to freeze rapidly, gradually losing its vitality.

Ge Dalong didn't immediately lower his guard. He knew it was within the body of an earth beast, and he feared the black snakes might possess some unknown ability to recover. He continued his attack, unleashing a continuous stream of frost waves with his wand, ensuring the black snakes completely lost their ability to resist.

Finally, when the black snake's massive body was completely covered in frost and showed no signs of life, Ge Dalong finally breathed a sigh of relief. He wiped the sweat from his forehead and let out a long sigh.

After the battle, Ge Dalong began to check his condition. He had been digging tunnels for several hours despite the negative effects of the glass cannon, and his physical strength was too much. Now he needed to rest for a while to recover.

He checked the snake hole and after confirming that there was no danger, he sat cross-legged on the spot and ate some food to replenish his strength, while observing the structure of the snake hole.

Ge Dalong looked around and discovered that the snake hole was indeed interconnected, connecting to the outside world. A glimmer of hope surged in his heart, perhaps he could find a way to the outside world through this snake hole. After a moment, he felt his strength recover a little. He put away his wand, picked up his shovel, and began to explore deeper into the snake hole, searching for a possible way out.

Ge Dalong explored deeper into the snake cave, his shovel tapping the wall with a resonant "dong dong" sound. The air, though damp, was still fresh, a comforting thought. He knew he had to find a way out quickly, or else, if he ran out of energy or food, the consequences would be disastrous.

As he was concentrating on digging, he suddenly heard an unusual sound. It seemed to come from far away, yet it was remarkably clear. Ge Dalong immediately stopped what he was doing and listened. The sound was getting closer and closer, a rhythmic tapping sound, mixed with low breathing and conversation.

"Could it be... someone else?" Ge Dalong's heart skipped a beat, a glimmer of hope welling up. He quickened his pace, digging in the direction of the sound. Soon, he dug through the passage and saw an open space. Ahead, there was a faint light, which was particularly dazzling in the darkness.

As the distance closed, Ge Dalong finally saw the scene ahead clearly. It turned out to be a man-made tunnel. At the entrance, two figures were busy waving tools, and from time to time they could hear low panting and talking.

"It's Zhang Shi and Zhao Feng!" Ge Dalong recognized the two figures at a glance. He was excited and immediately shouted loudly.

Zhang Shi and Zhao Feng stopped what they were doing when they heard the shout and turned to look in the direction of Ge Dalong. When they saw Ge Dalong, they were also surprised.

"Lao Ge! You're still alive! That's great!" Zhao Feng shouted excitedly.

Ge Dalong quickly walked to the entrance and embraced Zhang Shi and Zhao Feng. The three of them were close friends, and their joy and excitement at being reunited in this perilous underground world were beyond words.

"Are you all okay?" Ge Dalong asked.

Zhang Shi briefly told Ge Dalong about his previous experiences, including how they woke up, how they got lost in the underground palace and killed the black snake, etc. After listening, Ge Dalong also recounted his own experiences.

"It seems we have experienced a lot in these few hours." Zhao Feng sighed.

Ge Dalong smiled and nodded.

"It's good that everyone is okay. Now we just need Wu Qing. Let's work harder to find her and find a way out as soon as possible."