Chapter 25 Unexpected Encounter with the Ghost Spider
Seeing this, Fang Tai and Qi Ru rushed out without hesitation.
Fang Tai, wielding a spear, danced across the battlefield like a whirlwind, each flash of his blade accompanied by a scream.
Qi Ru, on the other hand, moved about like a ghost, holding an exquisite longsword in her hand, each strike precise and deadly.
Luo Qing and Mu Qimeng followed closely behind.
Chaos erupted in the woods, and the arrival of the five people made the already complicated battle even more difficult.
They were like five tigers descending from the mountain, unstoppable, causing fear and panic wherever they went.
The fierce battle between the two groups was disrupted by the four, forcing them to confront this unexpected turn of events.
However, faced with Luo Qing and the others' fierce offensive, they quickly fell into a disadvantageous position.
Dust billowed in the woods, and the stench of blood filled the air. As the last person fell, Luo Qing clutched the token tightly in her hand.
She quickly remained still for a minute, and Qi Ru stayed by her side to protect her.
Sure enough, this time, the system did not announce her location.
"Let's go." The five people who had obtained the tokens quickly left the area.
As the five moved forward, they snatched tokens from the hands of other teams. Their movements were swift and precise, catching everyone off guard with each strike.
Fang Tai moved like lightning, his spear tracing silver streaks in the night. Each time he swung his spear, a scream followed, and another token fell into their hands.
Qi Ru, on the other hand, was like a nimble fox. Her figure was elusive, her sword flashed, and every attack precisely struck the opponent's weakness, and the token easily fell into her palm.
Luo Qing and Mu Qimeng worked together seamlessly, one attacking and the other defending, leaving their opponents powerless to fight back and only able to watch helplessly as their tokens were taken away.
In just one hour, they earned 23 tokens, a number that other teams could only dream of.
Luo Qing turned to look at Qi Ru, a hint of curiosity flashing in her eyes: "Qi Ru, who are you teamed up with?"
Qi Ru was slightly taken aback, then shook her head, a helpless smile on her face: "Actually, I didn't form a team."
Luo Qing and the others looked at Qi Ru in surprise, not expecting that she would participate in the competition alone.
"Actually, I originally thought I would be teamed up with other people, but I didn't expect to be teleported here by the system ahead of time," Qi Ru said softly, with a hint of helplessness in her tone.
The crowd fell silent; they understood Qi Ru's loneliness and helplessness.
In this unfamiliar world, without the support and reliance of her teammates, she could only rely on her own strength to move forward.
Luo Qing had long wanted to recruit Qi Ru into his team.
She patted Qi Ru on the shoulder and said softly, "It's okay, Qi Ru, you can come with us from now on. Anyway, you promised to protect me, so we're a team now."
Qi Ru raised her head, a hint of gratitude and determination flashing in her eyes. She nodded and said softly, "Okay, Luo Qing, I will do everything I can to protect you."
At noon, the five of them stopped behind a clump of bushes. "It's getting late, let's have lunch."
Luo Qing spread the cloth that had once wrapped the beehive on the ground, and after sitting down with the others, took out a large bowl of rice and stir-fried dishes from her backpack.
"Let's all eat together, don't be shy. The competition will last for three days, so we need to eat our fill."
Fang Tai and the others also took out their lunches and set them out. "Sister Luo, you should try ours too. Let's all have some together."
Relying on their superior martial arts skills, the group leisurely ate lunch as if it were a picnic.
Sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting dappled shadows on the ground. The five people sat around a mat, enjoying this rare moment of tranquility.
Luo Qing picked up a piece of stir-fried meat prepared by Fang Tai, put it in her mouth, and nodded in satisfaction: "Hmm, it tastes good."
Fang Tai shoveled rice into his mouth and mumbled, "Sister Luo, your cooking is getting better and better."
Qi Ru savored each bite of food slowly, a satisfied expression on her face.
Mu Qimeng and Mo Ming chatted while eating, creating a harmonious and pleasant atmosphere.
Not far away, the sounds of birdsong and insects came from the woods, as if accompanying their leisurely time.
At this moment, the five of them seemed to be in a paradise, forgetting the troubles and dangers of the outside world. They simply enjoyed this rare tranquility and delicious food, as if this moment could last forever.
After lunch, the five continued their journey.
Having casually stolen two more tokens, Luo Qing yawned slightly. The lunch they had just eaten had raised their blood sugar, and everyone was a little sleepy.
The compass that Qi Ru had been holding suddenly began to vibrate violently, its needle spinning wildly as if trying to break free of its restraints.
Luo Qing stared at all in astonishment, completely bewildered by what had happened.
At the same time, the surrounding trees began to sway and rustle, as if something was approaching.
Mo Ming and Fang Tai quickly drew their weapons, cautiously scanning their surroundings. Mu Qimeng stood in front of Luo Qing, her eyes resolute, as if she would protect her to the very end.
But what shocked them even more was that the rustling sound was mixed with whispers.
Luo Qing swallowed hard, her heart pounding. In this mysterious and dangerous world, she had never encountered such a bizarre situation.
"Is there a ghost here?" Fang Tai muttered to himself, a hint of unease in his voice.
Qi Ru gripped the compass tightly, her eyes fixed firmly ahead.
She shook her head, trying to calm her panic: "No, there are no ghosts here. It's just a natural phenomenon we don't yet understand."
However, no sooner had she finished speaking than the surrounding trees began to shake even more violently. The rustling sound grew louder and louder, as if something was approaching them.
Luo Qing and the others stared intently ahead, their heartbeats echoing in their ears.
Suddenly, a dark figure darted out of the woods with astonishing speed.
The dark shadow tumbled in the air, its limbs twisted and stretched out, like a giant spider covered with human faces, constantly emitting mournful cries.
Its eyes glowed green as it stared intently at Luo Qing and the others, letting out a low, hoarse roar.
"What is this thing?" Fang Tai cried out in fear, his spear trembling as he pointed it at the dark figure.
Mo Ming frowned deeply. He had never seen such a bizarre creature before, and a sense of unease rose in his heart.
Luo Qing also raised his Silver Dragon Spear and aimed it at the monster.
[Level 6 Dark Spider, HP 6000/6000, can activate the skill Dark Curse.]
The Oni Spider spat out a ball of black light, which hurtled towards Luo Qing.
Luo Qing's pupils contracted; her intuition told her that this black ball of light was definitely not benevolent. She quickly dodged to the side, simultaneously pulling the trigger of her Silver Dragon Spear. A silver light sliced through the air, shooting towards the Dark Ghost Spider.
The Dark Spider roared, its body tumbling through the air as it dodged the silver light.
At this moment, the black orb of light crashed into the spot where Luo Qing had been standing and exploded. A powerful shockwave erupted instantly, and Luo Qing felt a tremendous force shoveling at him, causing him to stagger forward a few steps involuntarily.
"Luo Qing, be careful!"
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