After shaking off the relentless pursuit of the bizarre creatures, Lin Yu and his companions looked disheveled yet dared not slacken their pace for even a moment. Dragging bodies that felt as though their bones and tendons had been ripped out—exhausted and covered in injuries—they continued their arduous trek along the endless road in search of the mysterious cave. They knew better than anyone else that on this perilous island fraught with danger at every turn, even a moment of rest could be like walking into a tiger's den, inviting fatal disaster.
The path through the forest, as if maliciously twisted by time, grew increasingly and desperately rugged. On the ground, protruding tree roots lay sprawling like the clawing limbs of monsters, while sharp stones hid in the shadows like concealed weapons, ready at any second to deal a devastating blow to the soles of their feet. Every single step demanded a tremendous exertion of energy as they carefully navigated the terrain. The wound on Lin Yu's back, slashed by the sharp claws of the strange creature, gnawed at his nerves like a demon's fangs. Blood trickled like a stream, continuously soaking through his clothes and staining his back a shocking, alarming crimson. Yet he gritted his teeth tightly, the muscles in his face twitching slightly from the pain, and walked with steady strides at the front of the group. Like a towering peak, he shielded his companions from the elements and led the way forward.
Zhao Hu and Su Yao were i…
Chapter 106