The hand slowly stretched out, as if trying to grasp something, inching forward. Each finger was twisted and deformed, appearing particularly hideous. The nails were jagged, as if gnawed, and still stained with dried blood, emitting a foul stench.
The seven of them quickly gathered together, back to back, forming a circle. Their faces were solemn, their eyes wary. Each of them was on high alert, focusing their mental energy, ready to respond to any possible danger.
The entire room was filled with a tense atmosphere, as if even the air had frozen. No one dared to act rashly, fearing to upset this strange balance. They waited silently, hoping that the hand would move, giving them the opportunity to subdue it in one fell swoop.
However, at this moment, the hand suddenly stopped moving. Ma Tuan couldn't help but frown in confusion, secretly wondering what the hand would do next. Just as everyone was feeling doubtful, a deep voice suddenly came from behind them: "Are you... really sent by the gods? Can you save us?"
These words pierced the silence like a thunderclap. Everyone was startled and turned to look. The speaker's voice was not loud, but it reached everyone's ears clearly.
At this moment, the wind howled outside the window, the sound becoming increasingly sharp and piercing, as if accompanying these mysterious words. And in the dim light, a huge black shadow loomed, like a demon from the abyss.
"Who are you? Get out here!" Xiankelai said sternly.
After a long time, there was still no sound, but the black shadow still stood there motionless, as if quietly observing something.
At this moment, a rich hibiscus fragrance slowly emanated from the mushrooms, filling the air and gradually overshadowing the previous strong smell of blood and decay. The two odors intertwined and merged, forming an even stronger and more pungent smell that constantly stimulated everyone's olfactory nerves.
However, apart from that strange aroma, the surroundings remained completely silent, without a sound. The sounds of fierce fighting, angry shouts, and desperate cries for mercy had all vanished without a trace, as if they had never happened.
Now, only the huge and terrifying black shadow was watching them silently, like a silent guardian or more like a terrible judge.
Because the mushrooms blocked out the light, and the men had nailed the windows shut, no one could tell whether it was day or night outside. Regardless, all around them was a deathly blackness that seemed to devour everything.
At the same time, a massive, more distinct black shadow silently appeared before everyone. Its stature was incredibly massive, towering over them like a towering tower. The shadow's overall silhouette wasn't human-like, but rather distorted and eerie. Its head was particularly eerie, seemingly composed of multiple distinct parts, each with a unique shape that instilled a sense of dread.
Looking closely, the shadow's head seemed covered in a strange layer of mycelium. These mycelium, like strands of black silk, intertwined to form an intricate network. In the gaps between the mycelium, one could vaguely see eyes gleaming with eerie light, observing their surroundings with apathy, as if searching for their next prey.
As the shadow moved, its massive form seemed to whip up a chill wind, carrying a pungent odor that mingled with the fragrance of flowers, making it difficult to breathe. The ground beneath the shadow began to tremble, as if unable to bear its immense weight.
"What is this thing?" Ma Tuan felt something was wrong. The scene in front of him was really hard to accept.
"I'm not sure, but it doesn't seem to be attacking us." Blore didn't feel too much pressure from the shadow in front of him. He looked at the creature in front of him, and a strange feeling welled up in his heart. It was huge, but it didn't pose much of a threat to anyone.
Nansong seemed to feel the same way, but Lu Nanyao gently shook her head at her and raised her hand secretly. Although Ma Tuan and the others didn't know what she was going to do, Xiankelai and the others understood her intention.
In an instant, a huge flash of cold light passed through the creature. At the same time, a dreamy and beautiful rose crystal eye butterfly suddenly appeared, and in the blink of an eye, it transformed into countless butterflies, swarming towards the shadow like a tide, quickly determining its location and direction.
After Jiu Yizhi confirmed the direction, more than ten white osmanthus snakes as thick as wrists appeared on the ground, rushing towards a certain direction like a torrent.
"Everyone, stop! We are human. You have no right to do this, you disgusting foreigners!" The shadows suddenly disintegrated, accompanied by the shouts of normal humans. The moment they spoke, the messenger bug quickly spit out a note, and Bai Di translated it simultaneously.
"Who are they?" Ma Tuan started asking loudly after hearing Lu'e's explanation. He didn't know where those people were hiding, but now he was almost certain that those were the people who were playing tricks just now.
Amidst the roar of tearing cloth and ripping mycelium, the shadowy monster dissipated like smoke, ultimately vanishing without a trace. At this moment, five or six ragged figures slowly emerged from the darkness, their figures blurry in the dim light.
Their clothes were tattered, as if they had experienced countless fierce battles and cruel torture. Their faces were full of fatigue, but their eyes revealed a firm and unyielding will.
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