As a hidden maze, the monsters here are indeed stronger than those in the ordinary dungeons outside, but for Fang Zheng, they are not particularly difficult. If there is anything to say, it is... disgusting.

“Puff!!”

Fang Zheng swung his sword and chopped the toad in front of him away. Looking at the corpses of toads around them, Asuna and Eriri both breathed a sigh of relief at the same time.

"This is too disgusting, they are all toads."

"It's even more disgusting up there, but luckily there are no rats..."

"I'm not afraid of mice, but I'm afraid of groups of mice..."

At this point, looking at the quiet and dark corridor in front of them, thinking about the hundreds of rats crawling over, both girls couldn't help but tremble. Even Fang Zheng, hearing Asuna and Eriri's whispers, couldn't help but clench the hilt of his sword.

Even though he is now a knight of the Farran Undead Corps, an adult Time Dragon, a wizard about to enter the Ninth Ring, and the commander of a fleet... Fang Zheng could not forget the fear he felt when he was dominated by the Rat Cinder King in the sewers.

So as for rats...it’s better to avoid encountering them if possible.

Thinking of this, Fang Zheng turned his head and glanced at Yui who was standing obediently beside Asuna.

"Are you scared?"

"Don't be afraid, Dad."

However, Yui shook her head and gave a very clear affirmative answer.

Hearing this, Asuna and Eriri also showed a bit of depressed expressions on their faces. They had originally thought that if Yui was scared, they could just send her away and leave this ghost place that was like a sewer. Unfortunately, Yui was very brave. Even though she saw so many disgusting toads along the way, she didn't look scared at all.

What else can Eriri and Asuna say about this?

I had no choice but to continue following.

"etc!!"

Just when all the monsters on the passage in front of them were wiped out, Ying Lili, who was in charge of reconnaissance in the front, suddenly had a bright idea in front of her.

"I can sense a player signal in the space across the way!"

"It's Xinka! It must be him!!"

Hearing Ying Lili's words, Yuliye's eyes suddenly lit up and she rushed forward. But just as she started, she was stopped by Fang Zheng.

"Eri, are there any enemies nearby?"

"There are a few, all small monsters."

"No elites or bosses?"

"No."

Hearing Ying Lili's answer, Fang Zheng frowned, then he quickly activated his enemy-searching skill. Sure enough, on the radar, he could clearly see two white dots representing players in a room on the other side, and scattered red dots representing monsters on the passage.

This is unscientific.

Looking at the red dot on the radar, Fang Zheng's face became a little serious. Before coming here, he asked Yulier about Xinka's level, which was only above average, but at least according to Fang Zheng's experience, this level should not have any big problems in dealing with the monsters so far.

Could it be that the level of the monster in front suddenly increased several times?

Thinking of this, Fang Zheng quickly opened the interface and looked at his communication and transmission crystals.

Everything works fine.

He hadn't come out for several days, and there was no news. His name hadn't been crossed out on the monument of life. This situation was not uncommon for Fang Zheng. After all, as the floors went up, many maps would have features that prohibited communication and teleportation. Especially in the room where the boss was, prohibiting teleportation was already a standard feature.

And now, this player is hiding in the safe zone, but he can't teleport or communicate... What kind of structure is this? What kind of maze would have such a space?

Fang Zheng stared at the radar in front of him while thinking rapidly in his mind.

Hidden mazes are different from ordinary mazes. When designing ordinary mazes, designers need to consider general adaptability - that is, most ordinary players can handle and pass the level. Of course, there is no hope for clumsy players, and there is no way for non-African players to solve the problem, but other than that, ordinary people can also clear the maze with a little effort.

After all, you can't let most people get stuck in the process.

But hidden mazes are different. Hidden mazes are the easiest place for designers to let loose, because hidden mazes are not prepared for ordinary players, but for the European emperors, the liver emperors, the gods, and the like. So in such places, designers can try to make players doubt their lives without worrying about retaliation - after all, hidden mazes have more good things, and they are definitely more dangerous.

This is a rule in the gaming circle. If your level is average, isn't it normal that you can't beat the hidden maze?

You can't blame me for the design error.

And often times, hidden mazes have to be designed to be a little more difficult, otherwise how can the big guys, masters and European emperors feel superior?

It is definitely not something to be happy about if you have beaten something that everyone can beat. It is shameful if you cannot beat it. But on the other hand, if you can beat something that everyone cannot beat, that is amazing.

Therefore, the more abnormal the current situation is, the more careful Fang Zheng will be.

"I'll go check it out first, you guys wait here. Asuna, protect Yui."

Fang Zheng gave a warning and then walked forward step by step.

“Quack, quack, quack.”

There were still a few toad monsters blocking Fang Zheng's way. When they saw Fang Zheng coming, they immediately jumped towards him. These monsters were still difficult for ordinary players, but for Fang Zheng, he could just take out his weapon and kill them with a few transformations.

Then, Fang Zheng continued to move forward step by step - just slightly slower than a snail.

At the same time, as he walked, he carefully observed his system interface to see if there were any signs that communication and transmission were blocked.

Not long after, Fang Zheng reached the end of the passage. In front of him was a three-way intersection, and opposite Fang Zheng was a glowing space. At the entrance of that space, a man was waving his hands desperately, as if he wanted to say something.

Although Fang Zheng didn't have any friends with the other party, for Fang Zheng, this distance gave him a better way. So Fang Zheng raised his head and shouted at the man not far away.

“Are you Xinka????”

The loud voice echoed in the passage and gradually dissipated. Not long after, the other side of the passage had an echo.

“Yes… yes… yes yes yes…”

Following behind Fang Zheng from a distance, everyone was stunned when they heard the two people communicating in this way - they had long been accustomed to communicating directly through the system, and they had forgotten this most primitive, direct and effective way of communication.

"Why don't you come out!?"

"There's a monster... a very powerful boss!"

This time, Xinka responded quickly.

"Don't come over here. If you do, it will appear immediately! It's very powerful, and its attack power is super strong!!"

really!

Hearing this, Fang Zheng's face suddenly darkened and he stopped. He had suspected there was a trap here before, and now it seemed that there was indeed something wrong!

But wait…

"What's in that room?"

Fang Zheng yelled again, and Xinka shook his head.

"There's nothing but a black stone pillar!"

"Have you ever touched it?"

"I dare not touch it!"

This is understandable. After all, there is an exit here. What if you encounter that black pillar, and then the entrance is suddenly closed, and then a few monsters jump out to talk to you...that would be another matter.

But...what exactly is that space used for?

Fang Zheng suddenly became very curious. There was no treasure chest, no NPC, only a black stone pillar, but it was protected so tightly... There must be something wrong!

Thinking of this, Fang Zheng took a step forward.

"clatter."

Another step.

"clatter."

One more step.

"clatter."

“——!”

Just as Fang Zheng was about to reach the fork in the road, suddenly, a glimmer of light appeared in the corner of his eyes. The next moment, a monster in a black robe, like the god of death, suddenly emerged from the shadows. It raised its sickle and swung it hard at Fang Zheng!