The footsteps grew closer until a massive wolf with fiery red eyes suddenly came into view. Its silhouette was elongated in the dim firelight, making it appear even more ferocious. Its sharp, blade-like fangs gleamed coldly in the shadows, and an indescribable pressure surrounded it, causing people to tremble involuntarily, and fear and despair to surge in like a tide.
"It's the Cave Wolf King!" The Ghost Doctor stared intently at the enormous creature, his eyes filled with both fear and awe of the unknown.
This creature exists like a legend deep in the earth, and its ferocity is enough to terrify any explorer. Even these experienced people are feeling unprecedented pressure at this moment.
"We are already battered and bruised, and now we have encountered such a monster. What should we do?" Lu Li's voice was filled with desperate struggle. He knew that his individual strength was no match for this behemoth, but the desire to survive deep in his heart was like a wildfire that could not be extinguished.
“We must find a solution.” Xu Yuehuai quickly turned to the Ghost Doctor. “Ghost Doctor, do you have a way to temporarily restrain it?”
The Ghost Doctor swiftly took out several rare medicinal herbs from his medicine bag, his fingers flying deftly, and in no time he had concocted a strange potion.
He explained in a low voice, "This potion can temporarily disrupt the vision of the cave wolf king, giving us a chance to escape."
After saying that, he sprinkled the potion on the surrounding rock walls without hesitation, and an indescribable fragrance instantly enveloped the entire space like morning mist.
As expected, the cave wolf king was drawn by the sudden fragrance. Its massive body paused slightly, its nose twitching as it tried to detect the unusual scent in the air. Its eyes gradually became hazy, as if it were lost in its own dream.
Xu Yuehuai secretly waved his hand: "Let's go!"
After saying that, everyone immediately ran away.
"Awooo!"
But the cave wolf king returned to normal in an instant, its roar like a doomsday judgment, shaking every inch of air.
Lu Li turned to look at the approaching shadow, "Can we... really escape?"
The Ghost Doctor tried to calm everyone down: "Escape? We never run away. But in battle, we must use our wits, not brute force." With that, he gently patted Lu Li's shoulder, signaling him to stay calm.
Xu Yuehuai said, "Everyone has their value. Your bravery is our shield, and although I am not good at martial arts, I can foresee opportunities and assist everyone."
Upon hearing this, Lu Li straightened his chest and said, "Although we each possess unique skills, we must work together to overcome this difficult time!"
Seeing this, the Ghost Doctor's lips curled into a barely perceptible smile. "Alright, in that case, let's have a contest of wits and courage. Lu Li, you're in charge of luring the enemy, using your speed to bypass the enemy and lead the Cave Wolf King to the pre-set trap area; Queen, you're in charge of observing and ensuring everything goes according to plan; and I'll be in charge of setting up the final defense line to ensure everything goes perfectly."
"Yes!" the two replied in unison, their voices reflecting both agreement with the plan and trust in each other.
Deep in the dense forest, a meticulously planned hunt quietly begins, with tension and wit intertwining to create a breathtaking spectacle.
"Lu Li, how's your bait setup coming along?" Xu Yuehuai's voice came through the dense foliage, and her sharp eyes could be vaguely seen staring intently into the distance, as if she could see through everything. Her figure blended into the surrounding shadows of the trees, almost impossible to spot unless one looked specifically.
"Don't worry, I've got it completely out of its loop." Lu Li's voice came from the bushes on the other side, tinged with a sly smile. He was like a ghost in the night, his figure appearing and disappearing, the tiny footprints and broken branches he deliberately left behind seeming to pave a path of no return for the cave wolf king.
"Alright, Ghost Doctor, how's your trap coming along?" Xu Yuehuai didn't turn around, but her gestures accurately conveyed the information to the Ghost Doctor hiding in the shadows.
"All set, every link is connected, just waiting for that big guy to take the bait." The Ghost Doctor's voice was calm and confident. He was busy setting up the last few traps, weaving vines into a net, placing boulders in key positions, and even cleverly guiding the direction of the stream to form a perfect trap network.
As the heavy footsteps of the crypt wolf king drew closer, the entire forest seemed to hold its breath. Vines struck first, wrapping around the wolf king's limbs like living creatures, causing no harm but greatly slowing it down. The wolf king roared, trying to break free from this sudden restraint, only to find its path blocked by a huge boulder, forcing it to turn away.
"Watch out, it's heading into the swamp!" Xu Yuehuai's gestures were rapid and forceful, her eyes filled with tension and anticipation.
Sure enough, the cave wolf king stepped into the seemingly calm swamp, and instantly, the ground seemed to come alive, with a huge suction force suddenly bursting out, dragging the wolf king deep into it.
"Awooo! Awooo!" The wolf king's roar shook the heavens and the earth, but it could not change its fate of being gradually devoured.
However, the Cave Wolf King's struggles did not cease; its strength remained formidable, each struggle causing the surrounding air to tremble. The Ghost Doctor and Lu Li exchanged a glance; no words were needed. They knew the moment of decisive battle had arrived.
"Go!" Lu Li shouted, his figure shooting out like an arrow, the long sword in his hand gleaming coldly, aimed straight at the wolf king's vitals.
The Ghost Doctor was not to be outdone; his dagger moved as nimbly as a snake, weaving through the gaps in the wolf king's struggles, searching for an opportunity to deliver a fatal blow.
"You will not escape! Today is your end!" Every swing of Lu Li's sword was accompanied by the wolf king's painful howl.
"Awooo!" Although the wolf king was in dire straits, its pride and indomitable spirit remained undiminished. A mad light burned in its eyes as it attempted a final counterattack.
"Pfft!"
At this critical moment between life and death, the Ghost Doctor found the decisive instant. With a flash, his dagger pierced the Wolf King's neck with unerring accuracy, and a gushing stream of warm liquid announced the end of the contest.
With the fall of the cave wolf king, the surroundings returned to calm, with only the sound of the wind rustling through the treetops and the babbling of the stream in the distance.
After confirming that the wolf king was completely dead beside its massive body, Xu Yuehuai, Lu Li, and the Ghost Doctor had mixed feelings of joy at victory and deep reflection on the battle.
“We won, but,” Lu Li’s voice carried a heavy tone, “its power and wisdom have shocked me. Was coming here the right choice?”
Xu Yuehuai slowly spoke: "But in this dog-eat-dog world, we also have our own rules for survival. It's either it dies, or we perish."
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