Chapter 749: The Qinling Sacred Tree (Final Chapter)
The massive monster, like a black hurricane, swooped down on the group, carrying a pungent, fishy odor. The cave was already cramped, and the monster's massive bulk took up most of it. The space for everyone to hide was extremely limited, and for a moment, the situation became extremely critical. Lin Yu's heart instantly leaped into his throat, his brain racing in the tense atmosphere. "This monster is incredibly powerful and agile. This confined space is too disadvantageous for us. We must find its weakness quickly, or we'll all die here!" Fear surged like a tide, but he knew that as captain, he had to remain calm and steady the team.
Seeing the monster's menacing force, Ouyang Zhenghao, though fearful, gritted his teeth and charged forward. His weapon gleamed coldly in the dim cave. He aimed at the monster's leg and stabbed fiercely. The monster, seemingly sensing the fatal blow, lashed out with its thick tail like a steel whip, sweeping across with lightning speed. Unable to dodge, Ouyang Zhenghao was struck hard by the tail, his body slamming against the cave wall like a kite with its string cut, a dull thud.
"Ouyang!" Lin Yu shouted anxiously. He turned to look at the other team members and shouted, "Everyone, don't attack rashly. Keep your distance and cooperate! We can't panic. We must respond in an orderly manner!" Hearing Lin Yu's command, the team members quickly dispersed and attacked the monster from different directions, trying to distract its attention.
Enraged by the attacks, the monster roared furiously within the narrow cave. Its roars were like bursts of thunder, sending dust and small rocks cascading down from the cave's stone walls. The monster bared its fangs and claws, each swipe bringing with it a powerful gust of wind so sharp and piercing it that it threatened to rip at everyone's eardrums.
Lin Yu took advantage of the moment the monster turned around and, using the dim light of his flashlight, carefully examined its body. His eyes quickly scanned the creature's body, his heart racing as if it were about to burst out of his throat. Finally, he noticed that the monster's neck seemed to be less densely covered with scales, making it relatively fragile. The skin there was slightly lighter in color, forming a stark contrast to the hard scales surrounding it.
Lin Yu seized the opportunity and shouted to his teammates, "Attack its neck! That might be its weak point! Everyone, concentrate your fire!" The team members immediately understood and adjusted their attacks, attacking the monster's neck. However, the monster seemed to sense the danger. Whenever an attack approached its neck, it would quickly use its forelimbs to protect its vital parts. Its huge forelimbs acted like a steel shield, blocking everyone's attacks time and time again.
The battle reached a stalemate, their strength draining away, their breathing becoming rapid and heavy. Yet, the monster remained unfailingly ferocious, its eyes glowing an increasingly intense red, like two burning flames, emitting an endless killing intent. Lin Yu knew this was no way to continue. He needed to devise a more effective strategy, or they would all perish.
At that moment, he suddenly recalled the image that had emerged from the ancient tree. It seemed as if the ancients had established a connection with the tree through some ritual, thereby controlling its mysterious power. Perhaps this monster also had some mysterious connection to the ancient tree. An idea struck Lin Yu, and he shouted, "Listen everyone! This monster might be connected to the ancient tree's power. Let's find a way to lure it there. With its power, we might be able to subdue it! Everyone, follow my command. Attack in turns, and slowly retreat!" The team members nodded, swallowing their fatigue and following Lin Yu's instructions.
The crowd began to deliberately guide the monster's movements, retreating out of the cave. Enraged by the crowd, the monster roared furiously and pursued relentlessly. Its footsteps were heavy and rapid, and each step shook the cave. When the monster chased out of the cave and reached the ancient tree, Lin Yu keenly noticed that the tree seemed to have a strange attraction for the monster. The monster stopped in front of the ancient tree and let out a low roar. There seemed to be a hint of awe in the roar, as if it was engaging in some mysterious communication with the ancient tree.
Lin Yu seized the opportunity and declared to his team, "Now, let's attack its neck! This is our chance!" They mustered their courage once more and attacked. This time, the monster, distracted by the ancient tree, failed to protect its neck in time. Lin Yu seized the opportunity and thrust his weapon hard into the monster's neck. With a shrill scream, the monster's neck was struck, and green blood gushed out like a fountain, emitting a sickening stench.
After being injured, the monster became even more frantic, recklessly charging at Lin Yu. Lin Yu felt a strong, fishy wind rushing towards him, nearly suffocating him. At this critical moment, the ancient tree suddenly emitted a dazzling light, like a blazing sun, instantly illuminating the entire area. The light acted like a transparent protective film, enveloping the monster. The monster struggled painfully in the light, its body twisting violently and emitting desperate roars. As the light intensified, the monster's body gradually became transparent, eventually disappearing without a trace, leaving only a faint fishy smell lingering in the air.
Everyone looked at this scene in surprise. Before they could breathe a sigh of relief, they saw Professor Chen slowly walking out from behind the ancient tree. He looked a little dazed, with a hint of confusion in his eyes, but he was fine.
Lin Yu hurried forward to support Professor Chen and asked with concern: "Professor Chen, are you okay? What happened just now?"
Professor Chen slowly came to his senses, a look of relief on his face. He said, "I'm not entirely sure. After seeing the image emerge from the ancient tree, I felt like I was being drawn by some force and involuntarily came to the cave. There, I saw the monster, but it didn't attack me. It just stayed in one place. Then, when it heard your voices, it ran away."
Lin Yu fell into deep thought. He felt that all this seemed to be related to the mysterious power of the ancient tree, and the secrets hidden behind that power might be far more than that. This ancient tree seemed to be a mysterious hub, connecting the past and the present, hiding countless unknown stories.
After this incident, while the members of Bureau 749 successfully resolved the immediate crisis, they are deeply aware that countless untold mysteries remain hidden in this mysterious land of the Qinling Mountains, waiting to be unraveled. They will continue to shoulder their mission and forge ahead resolutely on the path of exploring these mysteries. Each experience deepens their understanding of the complexity and mystery of this world, and strengthens their resolve to protect their country and uncover the truth.
The setting sun cast its afterglow across the Qinling Mountains, draping this ancient and mysterious land in a golden veil. The members of Bureau 749, facing the afterglow, set out on their journey home. Their figures, stretched out in the sunset, seemed to tell a series of untold adventure stories. In their hearts, they were ready to embrace the next challenge at any moment, knowing that beneath this vast world, more secrets awaited their discovery...
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