Break through the scorpion group, the altar is trapped
Lin Yu's face was solemn as he led his team in a desperate attempt to break through in the direction indicated by the pattern. The sand scorpions seemed to have gone mad. After sensing their intentions, their attack intensified like a storm. Like sharp black arrows, the sand scorpions swooped down from all directions, brandishing their incredibly sharp pincers, flashing a chilling light as if to crush anything that dared to stand in their way.
"Everyone, hold steady! Maintain formation!" Lin Yu shouted at the top of his lungs, his voice echoing through the gloomy maze with a desperate determination. The sword in his hand swung nimbly through the swarm of sand scorpions like a flash of black lightning. Every collision between the blade and the scorpion's pincers sent up a shower of dazzling sparks, accompanied by the scorpion's piercing cries, like the wails from hell. The long, intense battle had left his arms so achy they felt like they weren't his own. Every swing was accompanied by a piercing pain, but he gritted his teeth, beads of sweat rolling down his forehead. He had only one unwavering thought in his mind: he must lead his team out and not let anyone perish among these scorpion swarms.
One team member, exhausted from the prolonged battle, was a moment too slow to react. A cunning sand scorpion seized the opportunity and, like a black phantom, pounced on his back, its sharp claws gripping his shoulders. "Ah!" the team member let out a scream of agony, the sound like a blade piercing the tense atmosphere. His body swayed violently, barely able to stand. Lin Yu caught a glimpse of this scene from the corner of his eye, his heart aching, as if an invisible hand were clutching his chest. Without hesitation, he spun around, his sword in hand carrying immense force, stabbing the sand scorpion. The scorpion let out a shrill cry, instantly disintegrating into a puddle of yellow sand, falling to the ground. "Hold on, we'll be out soon!" Lin Yu shouted, quickly reaching out to support the team member, his eyes filled with concern and determination.
With their concerted efforts, they finally broke through the ironclad encirclement of the sand scorpions and dashed recklessly in the direction indicated by the pattern. After an unseen amount of time, their legs felt heavy as lead, and their breathing became rapid and heavy. Just as their strength was about to run out, a massive stone platform appeared before them. Mysterious and eerie runes engraved all around the platform seemed to animate, flickering in the dim light and exuding a chilling aura. Atop the platform stood an altar, strikingly similar to the one they had seen on the wall pattern, as if it had leaped from within.
"Looks like we've found the right place. The key might be on the altar," Lin Yu said. Although his voice was a little hoarse with fatigue, he couldn't hide his excitement. On this long and dangerous journey, every new discovery was like a ray of light in the darkness, bringing them hope. The team members approached the stone platform cautiously, their eyes full of vigilance, constantly observing their surroundings, ready for new dangers to creep in like ghosts.
As they approached the altar, the ground suddenly and without warning began to shake violently, as if the entire world had plunged into madness. Cracks spread rapidly from the stone platform like a spider web, accompanied by a dull roar, as if the earth were being torn apart. Then, a black liquid gushed out from the cracks. It resembled the black blood of a demon, spreading rapidly across the ground. Wherever it touched, it emitted a pungent, rancid odor that was nauseating.
"What is this?" a team member asked in horror, his voice trembling with fear, as if he would be consumed by this unknown terror in the next second. Lin Yu's brows knitted together, a trace of worry flashing in his eyes. He carefully observed the black liquid, with a vague sense of foreboding, as if they were stepping into an even more terrifying trap. "Everyone, be careful! Don't touch this liquid!" Lin Yu shouted loudly, his voice full of unquestionable seriousness.
However, an accident still occurred. In their panic, one team member was unable to avoid the black liquid and was splashed on his foot. Instantly, he let out a painful cry, a sound filled with despair and terror. The area that had been splashed began to rot rapidly, the flesh disappearing at a visible rate, as if corroded by some sinister force, revealing only the bones. Seeing this, the team members were horrified and instinctively retreated, their eyes filled with fear and helplessness.
At that moment, a curtain of light slowly rose from the altar, emitting an eerie glow, as if connecting to another mysterious world. A vague figure emerged from the curtain, neither human nor human, its form twisted and distorted, exuding an indescribable eeriness. Its voice, as if emanating from the Netherworld, was icy and piercing, seemingly piercing everyone's soul: "Intruders, you should not be here. If you wish to leave, solve the riddle on the altar, or you will all perish here." With that, a dazzlingly complex graphic puzzle appeared on the curtain, composed of all sorts of strange lines and symbols. The lines twisted and curved, the symbols obscure and difficult to understand, leaving one baffled, as if it were a mysterious code from ancient times.
Lin Yu looked at the puzzle on the screen and secretly groaned in his heart. The difficulty of this puzzle was far beyond his imagination. In this dangerous environment, every second of thinking seemed so difficult. But he knew that they had no way out. Behind them was the danger of relentless pursuit, and in front of them was a puzzle that must be solved. He took a deep breath, trying to calm his pounding heart and force himself to concentrate. His eyes became focused and firm, and he began to study the puzzle carefully, trying to find a clue from those seemingly chaotic lines and symbols. The team members surrounded him, not daring to breathe. Although they were filled with fear, they all chose to believe in Lin Yu unconditionally, their eyes full of expectation, hoping that he could solve the puzzle and lead everyone out of this terrible danger.
Can Lin Yu successfully solve the mystery? What unexpected crises will they encounter on this perilous altar? And is the crucial key truly hidden beneath these numerous dangers? Everything is uncertain. Lin Yu and his team stand at the crossroads of fate, every second filled with tension and excitement, awaiting even more severe tests. Their fate is like a candle in the wind, swaying in this dark and mysterious world, ready to go out at any moment.
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