Narrowly defeating the ice beast, encountering another mystery
Under the combined force of Lin Yu and his team, the relatively vulnerable area below the ice beast's neck suffered repeated heavy blows. Black blood gushed out like a bursting dam, staining the once pristine white snow a terrifying, eerie black, as if the ice beast itself had been infested with its malevolent aura. The ice beast roared in agony, a cry like a rage from the depths of hell, reverberating wildly through the icy forest, revealing boundless rage and resentment, as if venting its hatred upon the entire world. It swung its massive body wildly, attempting to shake off the team members who were clinging to it like leeches. The immense force was too much for them to withstand, as if they were locked in a desperate struggle with a monstrous, uncontrolled beast.
Lin Yu held on tightly to the ice beast's hard, thorny hairs, his knuckles turning white from the force, and there was only one unshakable thought in his mind: "Never give up, we must seize the opportunity to defeat it! We have paid so much, we must not fail!" While holding on tightly, he shouted at the top of his lungs: "Everyone hold on, keep attacking, don't give it a chance to breathe! This is the critical moment for us to defeat it!" The team members heard Lin Yu's cry, gritted their teeth, and regardless of the ice beast's frantic struggle, they used up the last bit of their strength and continued to launch a fierce attack on its weaknesses.
The ice beast's struggles intensified. Its sharp claws furiously dug into the snow, carving deep furrows that threatened to tear it apart. Suddenly, it jerked its head, and a powerful centrifugal force erupted, flinging Lin Yu outward like a projectile. Lin Yu tumbled uncontrollably through the air several times, his body rubbing against the snow with a rustling sound. He then fell heavily to the ground, feeling as if every bone in his body had been torn apart, and every inch of his skin was pierced with excruciating pain. But he forcibly withstood the near-fainting pain, and with a fierce determination, he quickly climbed to his feet. With a determined fire burning in his eyes, he charged the ice beast once again without hesitation.
At this point, the team members' attacks intensified, as if channeling all their fear and anger into attacking power. Xiao Zhang, seizing a moment when the ice beast flailed its body, raised his spear high, then, with all his might, thrust it fiercely into the bleeding wound just below the ice beast's neck. He then twisted the spear vigorously, attempting to widen the wound and deliver the fatal blow. The ice beast let out a deafening scream, so sharp it threatened to pierce their eardrums. Its body trembled violently in agony, shaking the entire ice forest.
Xiao Wang also seized the opportunity and approached the ice beast like a ghost. While its attention was focused on Xiao Zhang, he suddenly plunged the dagger into the ice beast's leg joint. The moment the dagger entered the flesh, the ice beast's legs twitched and it tried to lift its legs to shake Xiao Wang off, but Xiao Wang held the dagger tightly and refused to let go, trying to disable it.
Under the constant assault, the ice beast finally gave way, its massive frame beginning to crumble. It swayed a few times, like a collapsing iceberg, before finally collapsing with a thud, sending up a shower of snow that spread like white smoke. Lin Yu and his teammates, unable to hold on any longer, collapsed exhausted on the snow, gasping for breath, their chests heaving. Sweat soaked their clothes, quickly freezing in the cold air. Watching the fallen ice beast, their hearts were filled with the joy of having survived, a sense of relief at having snatched life back from the clutches of death.
"Finally... we defeated it..." a team member said weakly, his voice a little hoarse from exhaustion, but a relieved smile appeared on his face, as if all the fatigue and pain had been released at this moment. Lin Yu looked at the team members, feeling both moved and guilty. His eyes were slightly moist. He said, "Everyone has worked hard. It's my fault for not protecting you and causing you to get hurt." The team members shook their heads, their faces showing determination: "Captain, don't say that. If it weren't for you leading us, we would have... It's you who gave us the confidence and courage to overcome danger time and time again."
After a short rest, Lin Yu slowly stood up. He knew time was running out and he couldn't stay here for long. He looked at the team members, his eyes filled with determination and encouragement, and said, "We can't stay here for long. Let's continue searching for the temple entrance. Our mission is not yet complete, and there may be more dangers waiting for us ahead, but I believe that as long as we unite as one, there will be no difficulties that we cannot overcome." The team members stood up one after another. Although their bodies were exhausted and their wounds were still aching, their eyes were still full of determination, as if declaring to the world their determination not to retreat.
They continued their journey through the icy forest. The surrounding trees still exuded a chilling chill, as if silently revealing the mystery and danger of this icy forest. After walking for a while, they came upon a narrow ice path. Strange patterns were carved into the ice walls on either side. These patterns were vivid, as if they had a life of their own. Among them were ancient characters, their strokes twisted and mysterious, as if from a vanished civilization. Other mysterious symbols, with strange shapes, seemed to symbolize some unknown power, as if telling a story unknown to them.
"What do these patterns and symbols mean?" a team member asked curiously, his eyes filled with confusion and curiosity, but also with a hint of fear. Lin Yu frowned and carefully observed these patterns and symbols, trying to find some clues from them, but these patterns and symbols were too obscure and difficult to understand, as if written in a language beyond human comprehension. His heart was filled with confusion. After thinking for a moment, he said: "Whatever it means, if we follow this ice path, we may find the entrance to the temple. This is our only clue at the moment, and we can only move on."
The team members advanced cautiously along the ice path, each step filled with caution. A mysterious and eerie atmosphere permeated the path, as if countless pairs of eyes were watching them from the darkness. Suddenly, a massive ice door appeared before them. It was tightly closed, and its surface was also covered in strange runes. The runes flickered with a faint light, flickering like a will-o'-the-wisp, as if echoing with the surrounding cold, exuding an indescribable eeriness.
Lin Yu slowly approached the ice gate, feeling a mixture of nervousness and anticipation. He carefully examined the runes, trying to find a way to open the gate. His eyes darted across the runes, his mind racing, trying to recall similar symbols and methods he had seen before. However, the runes were complex and mysterious, each line seeming to conceal endless secrets. He tried everything: pushing hard, pressing specific runes, trying different sequences, but the gate remained motionless. Just as he felt his wits about him were utterly lost, he suddenly remembered the runes he had seen on the boulder before, which seemed to bear some resemblance to the runes on the ice gate.
Can Lin Yu find a way to open the ice door according to the runes on the boulder? What dangers and secrets are hidden behind the ice door? Can they successfully enter the temple and complete their mission to find the key? Everything is full of unknowns, and Lin Yu and his team are standing in front of a new mystery. The gears of fate begin to turn slowly again, and what awaits them will be even more thrilling challenges.
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