Genshin Impact: The Road to Reversal

The ground was littered with the corpses of monsters, as if swept by a brutal storm. The once-sturdy body of the rock wolf monster had been torn into countless pieces, with chunks of flesh scattered in all directions. Some of the pieces still retained the rock wolf's characteristic rock-like skin, but it had been shattered, revealing the dark gray flesh within. It appeared as if it had been forcibly torn from the body, forming a distorted shape.

The chunks of flesh varied in size, some as large as a human head, others minced into small pieces, sticking to the ground. The soil was stained dark red by the blood, emitting a strong, bloody odor that blended with the stench of rotting flesh and chemicals, making it nauseating.

Some rock wolf heads weren't spared either; some had been completely chopped off in half, revealing their white brains and shattered skulls. Brain matter flowed down their cheeks, forming a small, grayish-white stain on the ground. Other heads, though intact, had their eyes gouged out, leaving only two black eye sockets, silently revealing the terror of death.

Some limbs were severed, the broken pieces scattered everywhere. Some of the broken limbs still had some tendons attached, stretched, as if they had been forcibly torn apart during a struggle. Claws had also fallen from the limbs, their sharp claws gleaming coldly in the dim light, as if they still retained some of their former ferocity.

At this time, flies were buzzing around, greedily sucking on the pieces of meat and blood, as if it was a feast prepared for them.

Everyone frowned at the horrific scene before them, their hearts filled with confusion and fear. What kind of powerful force could have shattered these monsters so much?

"It seems that a tragic battle took place here." Zhao Heng frowned and said seriously.

"But what kind of strength is needed to make these ferocious wolves unable to fight back?" Mo Yan asked.

"Yeah, these monsters were basically hacked to pieces. It's basically impossible for ordinary people to do that." Karin said fearfully with her hands tucked in.

Zhao Heng looked at the devastation before him, lowered his head and thought back, "Do you remember? When we went up the mountain, it was the same scene at the White Wolf training ground. A large number of monsters had been dismembered, and there was a strong blood element mixed in."

"You mean White Wolf? That's impossible. Didn't Uncle Bai say that his moves aren't that brutal?" Karen said.

"But don't forget, White Wolf also uses blood elements," Zhao Heng continued. "Tian Lang said that blood elements have become unpopular due to misunderstandings, so there are only a handful of users. Besides White Wolf, is there anyone else in this generation who uses blood elements?"

At this moment, Bai Lie lowered his head and pondered: "That's true. Could it be that during this short period of time, Lang'er received guidance from an expert?"

"Master? It can't be Miss Xueqi, right?" Kailin said.

"Anyway, let's look around. If the white wolf really came here, he shouldn't have gone far." Zhao Heng said.

Everyone nodded and then looked around for traces. Soon, Kailin found a brand new cave nearby.

"Come and see, this hole looks like it was newly dug!"

Hearing the sound, everyone rushed towards where Kailin was.

A faint fishy smell emanated from the cave entrance, a mixture of the bloody and rancid odors from before, making one want to vomit. The edges of the cave entrance were slightly damp, and several wooden racks were faintly visible within the cave. There were also traces of monster flesh and blood scattered around, as if something had accidentally rubbed against them while entering or exiting.

Everyone stretched their heads into the cave. It was pitch black inside, with a faint smell of hot air flowing out, mixed with a hint of sulfur. This made everyone wonder if the cave led to some dangerous place, such as a volcano.

"Uncle Bai, you are familiar with this place. Was there such a hole here before?" Kailin looked at Bai Lie and asked.

Bai Lie shook his head: "No, this is my first time seeing this place too."

"It's amazing that these guys could come up with the idea of ​​building a cave here." Mo Yan said with his hands folded.

Zhao Heng nodded. "Yes, I heard from Tianlang that this area is full of volcanoes. It would be troublesome if an accident happened during the excavation."

"It's so dangerous, are they after the obsidian?" Karen asked thoughtfully.

"It's very likely, but there are other possibilities. I guess White Wolf must have discovered their plan, so he followed them." Zhao Heng thought with his head down.

At this point, Kailin immediately reacted and glanced at the cave entrance and said, "Oh, yes, I see the bloodstains outside extend all the way into the cave. Do you think the white wolf has already gone in?"

"Isn't this obvious?" Mo Yan said with his hands folded.

"Then what are we waiting for? Let's go in and find him." Karen said anxiously, and was about to rush into the cave.

Zhao Heng grabbed her and said, "Don't be impulsive. The situation in this cave is unclear. We should be careful."

Everyone nodded, and then slowly walked deeper into the cave. The path in the cave was bumpy and uneven, and from time to time they would step on some loose stones, making a slight rolling sound, which was particularly clear in the silent cave.

As they went deeper, the smell of sulfur grew stronger, and the hot wind grew more intense. Everyone felt as if they were approaching a huge furnace. However, Bai Lie looked around thoughtfully.

"Strange, why does this place feel familiar?"

At this moment, Mo Yan looked back and saw Bai Lie stopped where he was. He walked over slowly and asked, "Hmm? General Bai, are you worried about something?"

"He must be worried about Bai Lang. Even though they have a bad relationship, they are still uncle and nephew after all." Kailin walked over and said.

At this time, Bai Lie quickly explained: "Oh, you misunderstood, I just feel that the flow of elements here is somewhat familiar, but I can't explain it specifically."

"Familiar? Wasn't this cave just dug?" Karen asked.

"That's what I said, but..." Bai Lie fell silent here.

After a moment, he suddenly remembered and said, "Oh, I remember now!"

"Ah, what what?" Karen asked in surprise.

"Karin, don't interrupt." Mo Yan said with his hands folded.

The three of them fell silent. At this moment, Bai Lie looked at the cave ceiling and slowly spoke, "My father told me that this place was once an active volcano thousands of years ago. Two hundred years ago, during the Sangyang Rebellion, the Sangyang people over-exploited the elemental forces of nature, causing the volcanoes here to become extremely unstable. Finally, a catastrophe erupted, and magma gushed out from deep underground like a torrent, burning and devouring everything in its path."