Chapter 636: The Enemy Is What You See
After hearing Yuan's voice, the anger on Zhuque's face eased a little, but there was still a vigilant and unyielding light in her eyes.
She knew that even she could not act rashly when facing an existence like Yuan.
Shan Gao breathed a sigh of relief, he knew what Yuan's law meant to the entire Snow Mountain Tribe.
There was a hint of gratitude in his eyes, but also a hint of uneasiness, because he didn't know what Yuan would do next.
Everyone else also felt an inexplicable pressure, including Hati, who put away his playful smile.
Although she is a Nordic god, even Suzaku and White Tiger cannot confront this thing head-on, let alone her.
The atmosphere became extremely tense at this moment, and everyone was waiting for Yuan's next move.
On the top of the mountain, the thunder gradually subsided, and the ethereal voice never sounded again, as if everything that had just happened was just an illusion.
"It seems that she agrees."
Shan Gao muttered to himself, with a complex and incomprehensible emotion flashing in his eyes.
"Then, I will explain to you the contents of the next trial."
Li Muhan couldn't help but sigh. He originally came here to be a mentor, thinking that he could just slack off, but now it has become his own business.
Thinking back to a month ago, when I saw Lin Ze take out the appointment letter of mentor of the Hyena Team from the drawer, I already had an ominous premonition.
He finally understood the meaning of Cen Lin's catchphrase: When can I retire?
Shan Gao raised his eyes and looked around at everyone, his gaze solemn: "For the next trial, you must team up in pairs, enter from different cave entrances, defeat the enemies you encounter, and pass the trial to reach the top of the mountain."
After saying this, he stopped talking.
"Is that the end?" Hati smiled and looked at Shan Gao. "Is it really that straightforward? Just go in and kill the enemies, and then you pass the trial? There are no special rules?"
"No."
Shan Gao shook his head.
“It’s so simple that it makes me a little uneasy.”
Li Muhan said.
Fen Yuan fell into deep thought. He then glanced at everyone and quickly made an analysis: "If the enemy inside is formidable, then we shouldn't disperse our forces. Captain Li should be the most powerful one among us."
"arrive!"
Li Muhan raised his hand.
This weird sense of humor didn't make anyone laugh, so Li Muhan withdrew his hand awkwardly.
"So I suggest that Captain Li and Miss Suzaku form a team. This should be our strongest fighting force right now."
"......kindness."
Zhuque lowered his head and pondered for a moment before saying, "Let's put him in a group with the vampire. I'm still injured right now, and if we really fight, I'm not sure I can beat the vampire. Although she doesn't look very smart, she's still quite strong."
"Who are you calling stupid...! Ugh! Ugh!"
Xia Yue, who was originally very happy when she heard Zhuque ask her to team up with Li Muhan, immediately got angry, but Li Muhan quickly picked her up from behind and covered her mouth.
"Yes, Grandma Suzaku, then I will team up with my wife."
"Tsk tsk tsk, now forget about me, your mistress."
Hati smiled with feigned contempt, then walked up to Suzaku and said, "Sir, can I form a team with you?"
Zhuque looked at Hati and said, "Oh, you're an outsider. You're quite capable and you match the attributes of this snowy mountain quite well. The most important thing is, I like ruthless people like you."
The two girls' eyes met, each revealing a different level of viciousness: "Thank you for your kindness, Suzaku-sama."
Finally, Hati looked away silently.
Then the only ones left are Bai Qing and Fen Yuan.
Fenyuan had survived mainly because of his chance encounter with Hati, but two of the three students he brought with him died, one had a broken leg, and was taken down the mountain by Baihu.
At this moment, he was also very clear that if he teamed up with any of these people, he would only be a drag.
"Little sister, you're only in the same group with me."
Fen Yuan looked at Bai Qing and said with a smile: "Don't worry, if there really is any special situation, I will find a way to let you escape."
But Bai Qing looked at everyone in confusion and said, "Strange, monster, no! This, no, monster!"
Her words were a little incoherent, but the general meaning was that there should be no monsters in this cave.
"Maybe it's some weird thing Yuan left behind. Who knows? Anyway, we'll find out once we go in and take a look."
Zhuque waved his hand dismissively and asked Shan Gao nonchalantly, "Can we go in now?"
Shan Gao turned his gaze from Suzaku to the others and slowly nodded in response, "Yes, everyone please choose your own entrance to enter."
The group held a brief discussion around several different cave entrances and finally made a quick choice.
Soon, they gathered in front of the selected cave entrances. Although these cave entrances were not far from each other, they each had its own unique shape and size.
Li Muhan glanced at his companions standing at the entrance of the cave, and saw that Zhuque and Hati had taken the lead in stepping into the cave and disappeared into the depths of the dim cave.
Immediately afterwards, Fen Yuan nodded to Li Muhan, indicating that everything was fine, and then he and Bai Qing walked into another cave together.
Li Muhan turned to Xia Yue beside him and asked, "Shall we go in too?"
Xia Yue's eyes seemed to reveal some deep meaning. She whispered to Li Muhan, "Li Muhan, you should be able to feel it, right? There is indeed no dangerous aura in this cave."
Li Muhan nodded, his eyes filled with seriousness. "Well, maybe it's just like Zhuque said. Only after we go in can we know the true situation. Now we have no way out."
Xia Yue smiled, her eyes firm: "Don't worry, I will protect you."
After she finished speaking, she took the lead and walked towards the cave entrance, appearing very confident.
Li Muhan gave a helpless smile behind Xia Yue, then quickly followed her pace.
At this time, everyone had entered the cave one after another, and only Shan Gao was still standing at the entrance. He slowly closed his eyes and murmured softly: "Blessings and disasters..."
It seems to be praying for good luck for what is about to happen, or perhaps hinting at unknown dangers.
A strange mist suddenly rose in the silent cave, imprisoning the two of them like an invisible cage.
The air became thick and heavy, and every breath seemed to drain all the strength in my body.
Li Muhan frowned and looked around vigilantly.
We have been deep in the cave for five minutes. It is nothing but darkness, with snakes, insects, rats and ants occasionally jumping out.
But there were no monsters that should have alerted them, which made Li Muhan feel a little uneasy.
Li Muhan and Xia Yue walked cautiously along the narrow and winding cave. The stone walls were covered with moss, and occasionally water droplets dripped from above their heads, making a crisp sound.
The air in the cave was damp and cool, and the echoes kept surrounding their ears.
Although they only walked for more than ten minutes, the winding tunnel gave people the illusion that they had traveled through endless time.
Suddenly, the caverns began to open up, and they came to a spacious chamber with stalactites formed from the ceiling, which was constantly dripping with water.
Some are thick, some are thin, like natural works of art hanging on the ceiling of the cave, reflecting faint light.
The stalagmites on the ground also have different shapes. Some are as sharp as swords, while others are like intertwined tree roots, making this cave look both mysterious and spectacular.
When Li Muhan and Xia Yue walked into the cave, they instinctively slowed down their pace and looked around vigilantly.
Although the novelty and beauty of caves are fascinating, we must also be wary of unknown dangers that may be lurking.
But both of them are not ordinary people.
If there really was danger, it would have been sensed from a long distance away.
But now they could not feel anything. This cave was very safe. This abnormal safety made both of them even more uneasy.
"Li Muhan...someone is there."
Xia Yue raised her hand slightly and pointed forward - she saw dark shadows gathering at the other end of the spacious cave.
Li Muhan clenched his hands instantly, and the Demon-Suppressing Sword appeared in his hands. His whole body was also flashing with golden lightning.
Xia Yue was also ready to fight at any time, her hair spread out and turned into strands of silver threads.
The black shadow moved slowly, and vaguely, it seemed that two figures were approaching them.
In such uncertain circumstances, no amount of caution can be too much.
Li Muhan's eyes were as sharp as an eagle's, and he stared intently at the gradually becoming clearer figure.
"Get behind me, Xia Yue."
Li Muhan, who had transformed into a demon, raised his hand to block Xia Yue.
But Xia Yue circled around him again: "I'm not some little snack that needs protection... Why are you pretending to be a domineering CEO?"
Li Muhan was stunned: "Have you stopped watching TV dramas and started reading novels recently?"
"...Well, it's none of your business."
At this moment, the two figures in the darkness finally walked into the brighter light, allowing Li Muhan and Xia Yue to breathe a sigh of relief - the people who came were none other than Suzaku and Hati.
Zhuque and Hati seemed to be communicating something, and then they noticed Li Muhan and Xia Yue who were concentrating.
"Oh, what a coincidence! We just happened to get lost in this cave and saw you."
"get lost?"
Li Muhan was slightly stunned: "Isn't there only one path in this cave?"
"Ah? You're on the same path? Hati and I have been walking through many twists and turns. I feel like we've been walking here for two days."
“…Two days???”
Looking at Li Muhan's surprised expression, Hati and Suzaku also seemed to realize something was wrong.
"How long have you been here?"
Ha asked.
"Fifteen minutes at most."
That question is a bit strange.
The four of them met eyes and were all stunned.
Before Li Muhan could speak, a ethereal and eerie voice suddenly rang out from the cave:
[Everything you see is the enemy. Defeat the enemy you see and make him appear before my eyes. This is the second trial.]
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