Keyboard Warrior's Otherworldly Adventure

At the critical moment, the runes on Li Jin's chest erupted with dazzling light once more, and scorching energy surged out like a volcanic eruption, instantly evaporating the tentacles that were binding Sophie. Sophie screamed as she plummeted from mid-air, but Li Jin disregarded everything else, rushing forward to catch her safely.

"Are you alright?" Li Jin asked anxiously, his voice trembling slightly.

Sophie, still shaken, clung tightly to Li Jin, burying her face in his chest, feeling his strong heartbeat. "You...you scared me to death..."

Li Jin gently patted Sophie's back, comforting her, "It's alright, it's alright, I'm here." He looked down at Sophie in his arms; her soft, flowing hair exuded a faint fragrance, making his heart flutter. This princess from another world is truly a beauty. If only he could… cough cough, what am I thinking! Now is not the time to think about such things!

"System, what exactly is this thing? Why does it keep haunting me?" Li Jin roared inwardly.

"Ding! System analysis indicates that this creature may be an ancient being guarding a treasure, and it is highly hostile to intruders," the system explained solemnly.

"Ancient creatures? Guardians of a treasure? Then this treasure must be..." A greedy glint flashed in Li Jin's eyes. The more dangerous it is, the more precious the treasure must be!

"Sophie, hold on tight to me, let's rush over there!" Li Jin's eyes were firm, as if he had made a major decision.

"Huh? But..." Before Sophie could react, Li Jin had already picked her up and stepped onto the water again.

This time, Li Jin didn't hesitate at all and rushed straight towards the island in the middle of the lake. Tentacles on the lake surface surged out wildly again, like a black tide, sweeping towards Li Jin and Sophie.

The runes on Li Jin's chest flashed continuously, providing him with a constant source of energy. He dodged left and right, skillfully avoiding the tentacles' attacks. At the same time, he concentrated the energy within his body into his feet, and each step he took on the water unleashed a powerful impact, shaking off the approaching tentacles.

Sophie clung tightly to Li Jin, feeling the whistling wind and the lapping of the lake water, and the warmth and strength emanating from him. Her fear was gradually replaced by a strange excitement. This thrilling adventure gave her an unprecedented thrill.

"Li Jin, you're amazing!" Sophie couldn't help but exclaim.

Li Jin smiled smugly, "Of course, don't you know who I am!"

Just as they were about to reach the island in the middle of the lake, the lake water suddenly surged violently, and a huge black whirlpool appeared in front of them, as if it was about to swallow them up.

"Damn it! What the hell is this?!" Li Jin couldn't help but curse.

"System, what's going on with this vortex?"

"Ding! Powerful energy fluctuations detected, suspected to be a spatial rift. Host is advised to move away as soon as possible."

A spatial rift? This is no joke! Li Jin hurriedly tried to retreat, but it was too late. The powerful suction pulled them towards the center of the vortex.

"Ah!" Sophie exclaimed and hugged Li Jin tightly.

Li Jin also felt a sudden dizziness, and everything before his eyes became blurry. He felt as if he had been sucked into a huge black hole, his body being torn apart by a powerful force, as if he would be ripped to pieces at any moment.

Just as he was about to lose consciousness, he suddenly felt his body enveloped by a warm power, a power that was both gentle and strong, making him feel incredibly safe.

He struggled to open his eyes and saw Sophie holding him tightly, her body radiating a faint golden light, like a guardian angel.

"Sophie..." Li Jin called out weakly.

Sophie looked down at Li Jin, her eyes filled with worry and heartache. "Li Jin, are you alright?"

Li Jin shook his head, wanting to say something, but found that he could no longer make a sound.

Suddenly, a look of pain appeared on Sophie's face, and the golden light around her began to flicker, as if it might go out at any moment.

"Sophie, what's wrong?" Li Jin was extremely anxious, but there was nothing he could do.

Sophie bit her lip, forcing back the pain, and said, "I...I think...I can't control myself..."

As soon as she finished speaking, Sophie's golden light suddenly burst forth in a dazzling burst, completely enveloping the two of them...