A Fantasy Love Story Across the Warring States Period

Chapter 368: Stepping into the Maze, Peril Abounds

The heavy footsteps struck Huanmo and the others like hammer blows. The previously quiet space seemed to be awakened by the footsteps, revealing a hidden danger. The eerie light on the walls flickered more rapidly, as if foreshadowing the impending peril.

Huanmo's heart clenched. He instinctively gripped the divine weapon in his hand, his eyes warily fixed on the direction from which the footsteps were coming. "What is this thing? Why does it feel even more powerful than the dangers we've encountered before?" Fear surged through his heart like a tidal wave, but he knew he couldn't panic now; his companions were relying on him.

Yi Chen held the broken spear horizontally in front of him, its tip trembling slightly, whether from the damage of the previous battle or the tension in his heart, it was hard to tell. "No matter what comes, we can't back down. We'll fight to the death!" he shouted, trying to encourage himself and his companions with a firm tone, but the fine beads of sweat on his forehead betrayed his inner unease.

The woman in white was pale, her hands gripping the ribbon tightly, her knuckles turning white from the force. "That voice sounds terrifying. Can we really handle it?" Her voice trembled slightly, a hint of despair in her eyes. The mysterious figure frowned, a flicker of worry in his eyes. He silently considered his options: "This sudden turn of events will likely disrupt our plans for the second trial. Our immediate priority is to ascertain the situation of whoever is here."

As the footsteps drew closer, a colossal figure slowly came into view. It was a behemoth, its body as large as a mountain, covered in black scales, each scale gleaming with a cold metallic sheen. The beast's head resembled a lion's, but it possessed three enormous eyes that glowed with a blood-red light, coldly staring at Huanmo and the others. It opened its blood-red maw, revealing sharp fangs, and a pungent, fishy stench assaulted their nostrils.

"What...what kind of monster is this?" Yi Chen's eyes widened, his heart filled with shock and fear. Huan Mo took a deep breath and said, "Whatever it is, we can't just sit here and wait to die. Everyone stay alert and look for its weakness." Although he appeared calm on the surface, he was also trembling inside. Facing such a powerful beast, their chances of victory were hard to predict.

The behemoth seemed to sense the group's hostility. It let out a deafening roar that shook the entire space. Then, it raised its massive claws and slammed them down towards Huanmo and the others. Huanmo shouted, "Get out of the way!" The group scattered in different directions. The giant claws struck the ground, instantly creating a huge crater and sending debris flying.

"Passively dodging like this isn't a solution; we need to take the initiative!" Huanmo said, channeling the power of the divine artifact. A beam of light shot out from the artifact, heading towards the behemoth. The light struck the behemoth's scales, only causing a few sparks, seemingly without inflicting much damage. The behemoth angrily turned its head, its three eyes fixed on Huanmo, and roared again, unleashing a black beam of energy from its mouth towards Huanmo.

Seeing this, Yi Chen didn't hesitate to swing the broken spear and charge towards the energy beam. The spear tip flashed with blue light, attempting to block this fatal blow. The energy beam collided with the broken spear, erupting in a dazzling light and a powerful impact. Yi Chen was thrown backward by the impact, crashing heavily to the ground, spitting out a mouthful of blood.

"Yi Chen!" the woman in white exclaimed, rushing towards Yi Chen. The mysterious figure rapidly formed hand seals and chanted incantations, creating a golden light barrier in front of Yi Chen and the woman in white, blocking the giant beast's next attack. The giant beast continued to pound the light barrier with its claws, causing ripples to spread across it, threatening to shatter at any moment.

Huanmo was frantic, staring at the injured Yichen and the crumbling light barrier. His mind raced, searching for a solution. Suddenly, he noticed that before each attack, the three eyes on the beast's head would flash even more intensely. "Could its eyes be its weakness?" A thought struck Huanmo, and he decided to risk it.

Huanmo concentrated all his energy, focusing the power of the divine artifact into a single point, and then shot it towards the giant beast's eye. The light, like a sharp arrow, shot straight towards one of the beast's eyes. The beast seemed to sense the danger and tried to dodge, but the light was too fast and still struck its eye. The beast let out a painful roar, and black blood flowed from the struck eye.

"We succeeded! Everyone, attack its eyes together!" Huanmo shouted. Yichen, enduring the pain, stood up and charged towards the giant beast, brandishing his broken spear. The woman in white also transformed her ribbons into sharp blades, shooting them towards the beast's eyes. The mysterious figure amplified the power of the light barrier, temporarily blocking the beast's attack and creating an opportunity for Yichen and the woman in white.

Under the combined attack of the group, the giant beast's other two eyes were also struck. Losing its sight, the beast became even more frenzied, wildly waving its claws and letting out furious roars. Huanmo and the others seized the opportunity to launch another attack, the light of the divine artifacts, the blue glow of the broken spear, and the sharp blades of the ribbons raining down on the giant beast.

Finally, the giant beast swayed a few times and collapsed to the ground with a thud. Looking at the fallen beast, Huanmo and the others felt their tension and fear subside somewhat. They exchanged glances, their faces showing tired but relieved smiles.

However, before they could even catch their breath, the portal suddenly emitted a bright light that enveloped them. Huanmo felt a dizzying sensation, and when he regained consciousness, he found himself and his companions in a completely unfamiliar place.

This was a dense forest, the trees towering into the clouds, blocking out the sun. Sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting golden rays that created a dreamlike scene. But Huanmo had no time to appreciate it; his heart was filled with vigilance. "This must be the second trial. I wonder what dangers await us this time."

Yi Chen surveyed the surroundings and said, "This place looks peaceful, but there's an inexplicable eeriness about it. We should be careful." The woman in white nodded slightly, while the mysterious figure closed his eyes, trying to sense the surrounding atmosphere. "The atmosphere here is very complex, seemingly hiding many unknown powers. Everyone must not separate, lest we encounter unforeseen circumstances."

The four of them cautiously made their way through the forest. The surroundings were eerily quiet, with only the sound of their footsteps echoing through the silent woods. Suddenly, a melodious song reached their ears. The song was clear and pleasant, seemingly possessing a magical power that compelled them to trace its source.

A sense of foreboding welled up in Huanmo's heart, and he quickly said, "Everyone be careful, this singing is not right, don't be fooled." However, Yichen and the woman in white already had somewhat unfocused eyes, and their feet involuntarily walked towards the direction of the singing.

Upon seeing this, the mysterious figure hurriedly shouted, "Wake up! This might be a trap!" He tried to wake Yi Chen and the woman in white with his voice, but the magic of the song was too strong, and the two seemed unable to hear his shouts.

Huanmo watched Yichen and the woman in white walk away, his heart filled with anxiety. He struggled to resist the allure of the song as he chased after them. The mysterious figure followed closely behind, trying to find a way to break the spell of the song.

What secrets lie behind this melodious song? Can Yichen and the woman in white break free from its control? How will Huanmo and the mysterious figure deal with this new crisis? Everything remains uncertain, and danger once again silently descends upon Huanmo and the others…