The Ghost Doctor was also floating on the water. He had already put away the ancient book and, after recalling for a moment, said, "No, it's probably because this mechanism has aged and something went wrong."
Lu Li and Yan Qing were in a slightly farther area, but they were also affected by the flood, and their location had shelter and was not completely submerged.
"Are you alright? We need to figure out a way to get you here!"
"Don't come any closer!" Xu Yuehua shouted, knowing there might be something even more dangerous in the water. "Go find the mechanism that controls the water flow, or find another way out."
"Yes, Master!" Lu Li could only withdraw his hands, which he had been trying to use to stabilize the situation, and together with Yan Qing, leaped across the protruding boulders, searching for the hidden mechanism that could quell the endless flood. Their figures were like a small boat in the raging torrent, yet they were incredibly resilient, as if no storm could topple them.
All around, a torrent roared with life, like a runaway beast, each surge accompanied by a deafening growl, swallowing up all resistance.
Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze held hands tightly as they struggled in the raging floodwaters, trying their best not to sink completely into the deep water.
"No! I've searched the whole area and haven't seen anything that can be moved." Lu Li was very frustrated, his face covered in sweat and his eyes bloodshot.
"Since you didn't find it there, it seems the mechanism might be in the water on our side." Xu Yuehuai wanted to go into the water to investigate, but unexpectedly the water surface suddenly surged, and a strange red current spread from the center of the water, like the tentacles of death, rapidly approaching.
"Get out of the way!" Qi Guze shouted, but it was too late.
The crimson water, like a blood-red nightmare, instantly swallowed up Xu Yuehuai, Qi Guze, the Ghost Doctor, Bei Ye, Bai Yu, and their companions.
At that moment, the desolate aura of death enveloped everyone!
"Master!" Lu Li roared, swimming towards the red water.
Yan Qing also jumped into the unknown abyss in an instant, wanting to save Qi Guze.
The moment Xu Yuehuai was swept into the red water, she felt as if countless invisible claws were gripping her entire body, causing her excruciating pain. Then, they were entangled by the red water, passing through layers of water curtains, and finally landed in a stone cave surrounded by a green pool.
"This water is highly poisonous!" The Ghost Doctor immediately sensed a strong toxic odor when his skin came into contact with the green water. He quickly took out an antidote from his pocket and threw it into the water without hesitation, attempting to neutralize the poison.
However, the pills dissolved instantly upon contact with the water, failing to cause the slightest disturbance, and the green poisonous water continued to rage.
"This poison is too potent; the pills I have are simply no match for it." The Ghost Doctor knew this poison was extraordinary. "We must get ashore as soon as possible and find an antidote."
However, when they tried to reach the shore, they found their feet tightly entangled by a strange type of seaweed, which they could not shake off no matter what they did.
"What is this thing? How can it be so sturdy?" Bei Ye swung his sword fiercely, but only left faint marks on the water plants, unable to break its bindings at all.
Qi Guze remained calm and composed. "These water plants can't be harder than steel. If we find their weaknesses, we'll definitely be able to break free."
His voice cut through the roar of the water and calmed everyone down.
Xu Yuehuai and the others then tried other methods to untangle the water plants, but they still couldn't do it.
And almost everyone's faces gradually turned green on the green water, a sign of poisoning.
If they continue to stay in this green pool, the poison in their bodies might take effect once they become as green as the pool itself.
By then, even if they manage to get ashore, they'll probably lose half their lives there.
Qi Guze glanced around and saw everyone visibly in pain. A resolute glint flashed in his eyes. Before anyone could react, he had already quietly cut his wrist, and bright red blood gushed out instantly, like a blooming red lotus slowly unfolding in the water and quickly spreading.
"Aze, you..." Xu Yuehuai sensed the change around her. She saw that the blood was flowing from Qi Guze's side. She immediately realized what had happened, but it was too late to stop it.
As Qi Guze's blood was absorbed, the surrounding water flow underwent a subtle change. The suffocating toxin gradually lost its power, the air seemed to become fresher, and everyone's energy was restored somewhat.
“I have taken many rare medicinal herbs before, and my blood seems to have a special restraining effect on this toxin,” Qi Guze said casually.
Despite being a noble prince, he never hesitated to give everything for his companions. This selfless courage and sense of responsibility moved everyone present.
However, the good times didn't last long. Just as everyone breathed a sigh of relief, layers of foam suddenly surged up in the spring. Then, a group of strangely shaped fish and beasts with scales shimmering with cold light suddenly rushed out of the water. They stared at Qi Guze as if they had seen a hot commodity. They were obviously attracted by the strong smell of blood.
Bai Yu's longsword seemed to come alive in his hand as he aimed straight for the beast's vital points. Xu Yuehuai and the others immediately sprang into action.
But these strange beasts were exceptionally agile in the water and attacked at an extremely fast speed, far exceeding their expectations.
"Sister! I will protect you this time!" Bei Ye was accidentally injured, but he still fought hard against the strange beasts that wanted to attack Xu Yuehuai.
But he was somewhat helpless, since his legs were now tightly entangled in the seaweed, making every movement extremely difficult, let alone launching a counterattack under these circumstances.
Xu Yuehuai dodged the beast that attacked from behind, and looked at Qi Guze, only to see that he was also engaged in a fierce battle.
"Aze, we can't keep backing down!"
Qi Guze swiftly severed the claw of a strange beast, using the momentum to leap to Xu Yuehuai's side. "I know."
Just then, the Ghost Doctor suddenly shouted, "I remember now!" As he spoke, he took out an ancient book and quickly flipped through it.
"Is this document recording the situation here?" Xu Yuehuai asked, looking at the ancient book in the Ghost Doctor's hand.
“There’s an ancient art of mechanism that mentions the ‘Water Mirror Gate’,” the Ghost Doctor explained. “I think the power to open the Water Mirror Gate lies beneath this green pool. Perhaps we can find another way to get out.”
While dealing with the fish and strange beasts, Qi Guze slowly ventured deeper into the Green Water Pool, preparing to find the source of power at the bottom of the pool, open the Water Mirror Gate, and rescue his companions who were trapped in dire straits.
"Ah Yue, I'll find that energy source soon. Be careful and protect yourself!" Qi Guze's voice barely reached Xu Yuehuai's ears, who was not far away.
At this moment, Xu Yuehuai was back to back with Ghost Doctor, Bei Ye, and Bai Yu, resisting the tidal wave of attacks from the alien beasts.
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