They successfully set the cave on fire!

The three of them darted away like arrows to the entrance of the cellar, immediately followed by a loud crackling sound of burning. The sound was particularly jarring in the silent environment, yet it also stirred a sense of joy within them.

After all, this thing in front of us is just a tree, and logically speaking, it should be difficult to withstand such a fierce fire.

Just as they were happily preparing to reap the rewards, a loud crash was heard, and a thick branch suddenly burst through the tightly closed cellar door, striking the three people sitting on the ground with tremendous force.

Xi Xi's face turned deathly pale instantly.

Sallyman wiped the large beads of sweat from her forehead, her face deathly pale. Her eyes widened in disbelief as she exclaimed, "What's going on? It's not afraid of fire?!"

She reacted with lightning speed, drawing her sharp longsword without hesitation. With a swift and decisive stroke, she severed the oncoming branch from its hilt. However, peering through the dilapidated cellar door, a shocking scene unfolded before their eyes—

Despite the raging flames all around, the Mirror Willow seemed to possess an immortal body, as it regenerated many new branches. Moreover, these new branches looked even thicker and stronger than before, completely unaffected by the fire!

The flames that were originally set on fire to attack Jingliu have instead become a huge obstacle in their path.

The raging fire mercilessly blocked their path, preventing them from crossing the sea of ​​flames, let alone getting even a fraction closer to Jing Liu.

“No…” Xi Xi’s expression turned serious, as if she realized something, and her brows furrowed.

Mirror willow, mirror willow... Could it be that this upside-down willow tree is just its mirror image, and not its original form?

Xi Xi's heart skipped a beat, sensing something was wrong. She shouted, "Run!" Her voice was sharp and piercing, as if it could penetrate the dark tunnel.

After saying that, she reached out and grabbed Chu Zhiqin and Shaliman beside her without hesitation, and ran towards the entrance of the tunnel with all her might.

However, it was all too late.

At the entrance, the once calm water suddenly became turbulent, surging inward with overwhelming force like a roaring beast.

In an instant, the entire tunnel was swallowed up by the raging torrent, and the enormous impact made the ground beneath our feet incredibly slippery.

With a loud "plop," all three people lost their balance due to the powerful impact and fell to the ground, where they were immediately swept away by the rushing water.

Chu Zhiqin couldn't swim, and the icy water quickly filled her mouth and nose, making it impossible for her to breathe.

She frantically waved her hands, trying to grab onto something to maintain her balance. Several mouthfuls of murky sewage choked her, causing her immense pain, and she could only struggle helplessly in the water.

In contrast, Shaliman was taller and reacted more quickly. She quickly grabbed onto a protruding corner of the rock wall and used her sword sheath to stop the panicked Xi Ma, trying her best to prevent her from being swept away by the current.

Xi Xi's condition was also not optimistic. The sudden impact of the cold water caused her left leg to cramp. She crawled out of the water and felt as if a huge rock was pressing on her chest, making it so heavy that she could hardly breathe.

Because the cellar behind was constantly burning, a large amount of oxygen was consumed, and the air here was already very thin.

Now, water is flowing continuously into the passage connecting to the ground ahead, and the entrance is about to be completely closed. Her heart is pounding and cold sweat is pouring down her forehead.

She knew that if they couldn't find a way out soon, they would be trapped here and die even if the water stopped flowing in.

Despair gradually enveloped Xi Xi's heart, but the instinct for survival drove her to continue struggling...

No! She doesn't want to die!

The ladder, driven by Xi Xi's strong will, rapidly extended and lengthened. It precisely pressed against the stone trough, forming a lever-like structure that forcefully opened the slowly closing entrance.

Sallyman, who had been filled with despair and almost given up the will to live, had her hope rekindled in her eyes after seeing this scene.

Xi Xi, who was slowly rising from the bottom of the water, also struggled to break through the surface. She didn't have time to adjust her rapid breathing. She hurriedly turned around and gave Shaliman a determined look.

At this time, the water level continued to rise, and the situation became increasingly critical.

Xi Xi didn't dare to delay for a moment. Using both hands and feet, she nimbly climbed the ladder and, mustering all her strength, sped upwards. Chu Zhiqin and Shaliman followed closely behind, not falling behind.

However, due to the weight of three people and the impact of the water flow, the Magic Melody Retractable Ladder began to tremble incessantly, emitting terrifying creaking sounds, as if it might collapse completely at any moment due to the immense pressure.

The hope of life overcame all difficulties and obstacles. Just as the three reached the shore, a loud "bang" was heard and the Magic Rhythm Retractable Ladder broke.

At the same time, the tunnel entrance slammed shut in an instant, firmly blocking the surging water flow inside.

The sewers gradually returned to calm, as if the life-or-death struggle had never happened.

Sallyman had already exhausted all her strength. Her legs trembled, and she collapsed to the ground.

Just then, a loud crashing sound of rocks falling rang in my ears.

Sallyman was startled and instinctively looked up. She saw Xi Xi holding a scythe, swiftly smashing it down on the statue in the water.

In an instant, water splashed everywhere, and a jet of water shot into the sky.

With this powerful impact, the roots of the mirror willow slowly emerged from the water. They crisscrossed, like a boundless giant net, emitting a chilling, eerie green light.

Seeing this, Xi Xi did not dare to hesitate for a moment. She took a deep breath, then gathered all her strength into her arms. Immediately afterwards, the sickle in her hand slashed down fiercely at the intricate tree roots with the force of thunder.

This time, her blade seemed to pierce through the barriers of time and space, directly touching the life source of the tree.

Ignoring her crooked left leg, Xi Xi seized the opportunity and swung her sword repeatedly, each strike embedding itself deep into the tree roots until the entire root system was completely severed.

Finally, a deafening roar suddenly erupted, as if the whole world trembled.

Amidst this roar, Xi Xi clearly heard countless sounds bursting forth from the depths of the riverbed's roots, like urgent shouts, terrified wails, and sorrowful weeping...

Wisps of smoke and mist dispersed, and various sounds intertwined and rose and fell, forming one story after another.

Xi Xi stood there quietly, listening to these sounds coming from the depths of the earth, and a sudden realization welled up in her heart...

She understood completely!