Suna commanded the Gu worms to fly against the current. Driven by her will, they plunged fearlessly into the water. However, the force of the current was far greater than they had imagined, and the Gu worms struggled to move forward, like rowing against the current. But with their tenacious vitality, they continued to bite the giant turtle's face. The giant turtle felt pain and angrily shook its head. Its huge head moved its neck like a thick stone pillar, dispelling the Gu worms. The Gu worms were thrown in all directions, and some were even incapacitated by the overwhelming force.
Lin Yu seized the opportunity and kicked the ground with both feet, splashing a cloud of mud and sand. He rushed towards the giant turtle like an arrow. He raised the sword in his hand high, and the sword flashed with a cold light. With an indomitable momentum, he slashed at the giant turtle's legs. However, when the sword hit the hard scales of the giant turtle, it only made a crisp "clang" sound, as if it was hitting an indestructible iron plate, leaving only a shallow mark. The powerful recoil force made Lin Yu's arm numb, and he could hardly hold the sword. Lin Yu was secretly surprised: "The scales of this giant turtle are so hard that ordinary attacks can't cause any damage to it."
Leng Xuan brandished his Shadow Moon Blade, charging at the giant turtle's eyes with ghostly speed. He knew the eyes were a weak spot for most creatures; if he could damage the giant turtle's eyes, he could seize the initiative in this battle. The giant turtle seemed to sense Leng Xuan's intentions and quickly closed its eyes, its thick eyelids like two solid shields. Leng Xuan's Shadow Moon Blade struck the turtle's eyelids, but again, it caused no substantial damage, leaving only a white mark.
Suna nervously observed the giant turtle's every move, her eyes as sharp as a hawk's, not missing a single detail. Suddenly, she noticed that every time the giant turtle turned, a tiny gap appeared in the scales on its neck. Delighted, she shouted, "Lin Yu, Leng Xuan, attack its neck! There's a gap there!" Her voice was filled with excitement and eagerness.
Lin Yu and Leng Xuan, upon hearing the shout, immediately understood and quickly adjusted their tactics. Working in perfect harmony, Lin Yu deliberately launched another attack at the giant turtle's legs, drawing its attention. The giant turtle fell for it, concentrating most of its defensive power on its legs, flailing its sturdy limbs in an attempt to repel Lin Yu. Just as the giant turtle turned to meet Lin Yu's attack, Leng Xuan, like a flash of black lightning, slipped behind it. He seized the opportunity, channeling all his strength into his arms, and thrust the Shadow Moon Blade into the crevice of the giant turtle's neck.
The giant turtle roared in agony, a roar that shook the surrounding ground like an earthquake. Its body twisted violently, its massive bulk tumbling in the river, sending splashes tens of meters high. The giant turtle tried to shake Leng Xuan off, flailing its neck frantically. Leng Xuan gripped the Shadow Moon Blade tightly, his feet firmly planted on the ground, like an old tree rooted to the earth. No matter how the giant turtle struggled, he refused to let go. Seeing this, Lin Yu swung his sword again at the giant turtle's legs, distracting its attention and creating a better opportunity for Leng Xuan to attack.
Under the combined attack of the two, black blood flowed from the giant turtle's neck, emitting a pungent, fishy smell that quickly spread through the river. The giant turtle seemed to realize that the three men before it were difficult to deal with, and it knew that continuing the fight would likely result in even more serious damage. So, it suddenly dove into the water, its massive body quickly disappearing into the murky water, leaving only layers of ripples on the surface.
Lin Yu and the other two watched the calm river surface, knowing that this was only a temporary calm. The giant turtle could reappear at any time, and they had to quickly figure out the reason for its reappearance and its connection to the 1965 incident.
They continued searching along the riverbank for clues and discovered some strange symbols and patterns in front of a hidden cave. These symbols were carved into the cave wall, with twisted and strange shapes. They were somewhat similar to the runes they had seen in their previous gem hunt, but with subtle differences.
"Could these symbols hold the key to unlocking the mystery of the giant turtle?" Suna asked doubtfully, her eyes filled with curiosity and confusion. Lin Yu carefully examined the symbols, attempting to decipher the hidden message from the complex lines and patterns. He frowned slightly and said, "It's quite possible. These symbols may hold secrets related to the giant turtle. It seems we must delve deeper into this cave to find out."
However, the cave was pitch black, like a giant beast with its bloody mouth wide open, waiting to devour anything that dared to enter. The cave was filled with a damp and foul smell, as if it was emitted by countless rotting corpses, which was disgusting. They walked into the cave cautiously. Suna was a little scared and held Lin Yu's clothes tightly, her voice trembling: "Lin Yu, I'm a little scared. It feels eerie in this cave, as if countless pairs of eyes are staring at us in the dark, and something is waiting for us." Lin Yu whispered to comfort her: "Don't be afraid, Suna, I will always be by your side. With Leng Xuan and I, we will be safe and uncover the secret behind this."
Leng Xuan, holding Shadow Moon Blade, walked ahead, exploring the way. The blade flickered faintly in the darkness, illuminating a small area for them. Suddenly, Leng Xuan stopped, leaning forward slightly, his ears carefully catching the sounds around him. He whispered, "There's movement up ahead, as if something is approaching. Judging by the sound, there should be more than one." The three of them immediately became alert, their muscles tensed, ready to face the unknown danger.
What lies hidden in the cave? How are these symbols connected to the Yellow River giant turtle? Can Lin Yu and the other two uncover the truth behind the giant turtle's reappearance? Everything is filled with suspense, like a thick fog, waiting for them to reveal the truth. Lin Yu thought to himself: "No matter what difficulties we encounter, we must solve this mystery and give the local residents an explanation. We can't let them live in fear anymore." Suna also encouraged herself in her heart: "Together with Lin Yu and Leng Xuan, we will definitely overcome this difficulty and find the truth. We have been through so many dangers, and we will definitely be able to do it this time too." Leng Xuan gripped the Shadow Moon Blade tightly, his eyes fixed firmly on the front, ready to face the upcoming challenges. He had only one belief in his heart: no matter what lies ahead, it cannot stop them from exploring the truth.
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