"Ning Yu...I...I can't walk anymore..." Mu Xue's voice was so weak that it was almost inaudible. Her body was trembling and her face was as pale as paper.

Ning Yu gritted his teeth and hugged her even tighter: "Hold on, we're almost there!" He knew that if they gave up now, they would really be swallowed up by this sea of ​​insects.

Insects crawled all over their bodies, gnawing at their skin and causing stinging pain.

Ning Yu felt his consciousness begin to blur, and the world before his eyes became distorted.

Am I really going to die here?

Just then, Ning Yu suddenly remembered his special ability.

Since transmigrating to this world, he has relied on the system and strategies to survive, almost forgetting that he also possesses the superpower of manipulating metal.

"I'll give it my all!" Ning Yu thought to himself.

He focused his mind and activated the supernatural power that had been dormant within him for a long time.

A strange energy surged from his body and spread rapidly.

The surrounding air seemed to freeze, and the metallic elements began to stir.

The metal fragments scattered on the sand, and even the tiny metallic components inside the insects, began to vibrate and make a buzzing sound.

The insects seemed to sense this powerful energy, and they all stopped attacking, wriggling their bodies restlessly.

Immediately afterwards, a powerful repulsive force erupted, violently pushing away the surrounding insects.

A vacuum zone appeared in the center of the insect sea, and Ning Yu and Mu Xue were protected within it by this force, like a lone boat in a storm.

"It works!" Ning Yu was overjoyed and increased the output of his superpower.

More metal fragments were swirled up, forming a swirling metal storm that completely dispersed the surrounding insects.

"Hurry!" Ning Yu grabbed Mu Xue and rushed toward the light.

They ran, the insects behind them hissing sharply, but dared not approach.

The light grew closer and larger, like a giant exit waiting for them.

The moment they rushed into the light, the insects behind them suddenly stopped chasing, as if blocked by an invisible barrier.

Ning Yu and Mu Xue stumbled into a new space. There were no insects, no darkness, only... an eerie silence.

Ning Yu helped Mu Xue to her feet and looked around warily. "Where...where is this?" Mu Xue's voice trembled, tinged with fear.

Ning Yu didn't answer. His gaze fell on a stone tablet not far away, inscribed with several ancient characters... He slowly reached out and touched the cold stone tablet, and a voice echoed in his mind... "Welcome to... 'Forbidden Land of the Gods'..."

The howling of the metal storm gradually faded away, replaced by an unsettling silence.

Ning Yu and Mu Xue stumbled and rushed into the light, as if passing through a thin membrane. The sea of ​​insects behind them vanished instantly, as if they had never existed.

Mu Xue leaned weakly against Ning Yu, panting heavily, her face still showing signs of fear.

"We...we're saved?" Mu Xue's voice trembled, filled with disbelief.

Ning Yu did not answer immediately. He looked around, his brows furrowed.

The blinding light gradually faded, and the surrounding environment became clearer.

They were in a huge cave, the ceiling of which was inlaid with countless crystals that shimmered with a pale blue light, like stars in the night sky, illuminating the entire cave.

A strange fragrance filled the air, sweet and cloying with a hint of decay that made one want to vomit.

"Where...where is this?" Mu Xue's voice trembled, tinged with fear.

She unconsciously tightened her grip on Ning Yu's hand, as if only in this way could she find a sense of security.

Ning Yu's gaze fell on a stone tablet not far away. The surface of the stone tablet was as smooth as a mirror, and several ancient characters were engraved on it, emitting a faint fluorescence.

He slowly reached out and touched the cold stone tablet, a strange energy fluctuation emanating from his fingertips.

Just then, a cold, mechanical synthesized voice echoed in his mind: "Welcome to... 'Forbidden Land of the Gods'..."

Ning Yu's heart skipped a beat. He abruptly withdrew his hand and warily looked around. "The Forbidden Land of the Gods?" he repeated the name in a low voice, his heart filled with doubt.

Mu Xue also heard the voice. She gripped Ning Yu's arm tightly, her face pale: "Ning Yu... I... I'm scared..."

Ning Yu patted her hand and comforted her, "Don't be afraid, I'm here." Although he said that, he was filled with unease.

What exactly is this "forbidden land of the gods"?

Why don't those insects dare to come near here?

What kind of danger is lurking here?

He helped Mu Xue to her feet and cautiously observed their surroundings.

The cave floor was scattered with oddly shaped stones that shimmered with multicolored light.

The cave walls were also covered with various strange crystals, like flowers growing on rocks, emitting a faint glow.

"Be careful, something's not right here," Ning Yu whispered.

He felt an inexplicable force enveloping the entire cave, making it difficult for him to breathe and causing his heart to race.

Suddenly, he felt the ground beneath his feet tremble slightly, and an ominous premonition welled up in his heart.

He suddenly looked up into the depths of the cave, where a huge, dark shadow was slowly emerging from the darkness...

“Mu Xue…” Ning Yu’s voice was low and urgent.