Bravely crossing the dangerous river, the temple first appeared
Leng Xuan's heart suddenly tightened when he heard Lin Yu and Suna's cries. A chill instantly shot up his spine and into his head. He instinctively held the Shadow Moon Blade across his body, his muscles tense, his gaze fixed intently on the ghostly tentacles that were approaching him. A tentacle swept past the Shadow Moon Blade with the force of a gust of wind, bringing with it a nauseating stench, as if countless rotting insects were wriggling in his nostrils. His eyes widened, he spotted a gap between the tentacles, and with a fierce push of his feet, he leaped forward with all his might. At that moment, time seemed to freeze. He could clearly feel the air currents from the tentacles brushing against his cheeks, cold and sticky. His body arced through the air, narrowly avoiding the grasp of the other tentacles, and landed heavily on the front of the wooden bridge.
However, the wooden bridge creaked under the weight, like the painful groans of an elderly man. Then, several planks snapped and fell into the river with a crisp, crackling sound, sending up an eerie purple splash. The water, like the saliva of a demon, exuded a chilling aura.
Lin Yu and Suna were terrified on the shore, their hearts as if being gripped by an invisible hand. Lin Yu's eyes were red as he shouted, "Leng Xuan, how are you? If you can't, just turn back!" His voice echoed in the silent and eerie river, filled with anxiety and worry. Leng Xuan steadied himself, turned his head to look at the shore, and shouted, "I'm fine! This bridge may be dangerous, but there's no other way. I'll keep going!" His voice was firm and powerful, with a determination to make a last-ditch effort. Although he was also filled with fear of unknown dangers, his mission to find the gem made him unwilling to give up easily.
With that, he continued cautiously forward, each step a step like treading on thin ice. He kept his eyes fixed on the river, not daring to slack off, wary of another tentacle attack. The river was eerily calm, as if a greater crisis was brewing. Sure enough, after only a few steps, several more tentacles emerged from the river, like blooming evil flowers, clawing at Leng Xuan. These tentacles were covered in slimy black spots, gleaming with an eerie sheen in the dim light, as if countless evil eyes were watching.
Leng Xuan did not choose to dodge this time. A trace of determination flashed in his eyes, like a meteor streaking across the night sky. The shadow-moon blade in his hand shone brightly, and that light seemed like a fire of hope in the darkness, illuminating the surrounding area. He aimed at the base of the tentacle, gritted his teeth, and swung it hard. The shadow-moon blade chopped down the tentacle with great force. The tentacle was hit, and it made a creepy "hissing" sound, as if countless poisonous snakes were howling in unison. Black blood gushed out from the wound like a black fountain, splashing onto the wooden bridge and the river. The blood exuded a pungent stench that made people want to vomit.
The injured tentacle quickly retracted into the river, but more tentacles sprang up like mushrooms after rain, frantically attacking Leng Xuan. Like mad pythons, those tentacles twisted their bodies and pounced on Leng Xuan at an extremely fast speed. Lin Yu watched anxiously on the shore, his fists clenched so tightly that his knuckles turned white from the force. He knew that Leng Xuan was in danger at the moment, like a lonely boat in a storm. He turned to Suna and said, "Suna, use the poisonous insects to attack the tentacles and disrupt them. I will find a way to help Leng Xuan!" His voice was quick and firm, and his eyes revealed a desperate determination.
Suna nodded without hesitation, her eyes instantly focused and determined. She immediately directed the insects to fly towards the tentacles in the river. Upon receiving the command, the insects, like black lightning, transformed into a cloud of black mist, quickly enveloping several tentacles and stinging them frantically. The tentacles, attacked by the insects, twisted even more violently, their bodies entwined in one another as if struggling in agony. The twisting of the tentacles sent large amounts of river water splashing onto the wooden bridge, making the already shaky structure even more slippery.
Lin Yu seized the opportunity and took a deep breath, as if he wanted to suck all the air around him into his lungs. He rushed towards the wooden bridge, running on the crumbling wooden bridge. His steps were light and agile, and every step accurately avoided the broken wooden boards and the outstretched tentacles. When approaching Leng Xuan, a tentacle suddenly attacked from the side, like a poisonous snake hidden in the darkness, so fast that people had no time to react. Lin Yu could not dodge in time and was hit by the tentacle on the arm. A sharp pain suddenly hit him, as if his arm was severely burned by a red-hot iron. But he endured it, beads of sweat rolled down his forehead, and continued to rush forward, finally coming to Leng Xuan's side.
"I'll help you!" Lin Yu shouted, his voice a little hoarse due to the pain, but still full of strength. At the same time, he swung his sword and chopped at the approaching tentacles. Leng Xuan looked at Lin Yu gratefully, his eyes full of trust and gratitude, and said, "Okay, let's deal with them together!" The two of them stood back to back, fighting a desperate battle with the crazy tentacles. Their figures shuttled through the tentacles like two brave eagles soaring in a storm. The sword and the shadow moon blade kept swinging, and each swing brought up a flower of blood, cutting off one tentacle after another. More and more black blood appeared in the river, dyeing the already strange purple river water even deeper, like a sea of blood.
With their strenuous resistance, the tentacle attacks finally weakened, no longer as frenzied as before. Leng Xuan seized the opportunity to say to Lin Yu, "Let's cross the bridge quickly. These tentacles might just be the vanguard, and there might be even more powerful ones to come!" Lin Yu nodded in agreement. His arm was still aching, but he had no time to worry. The two of them quickened their pace, sprinting across the remaining wooden bridge. The planks beneath their feet creaked, as if playing the final chapter of their adventure. Finally, they successfully reached the other side.
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