Chapter 116: The First of Three Trials: The Illusionary Labyrinth
Hearing the declaration of the trial issued by the mysterious voice, the three of them looked at each other in dismay, their grave expressions shrouded in gloom like gathering storm clouds. The brief silence hung heavy like the calm before a storm. Presently, Lin Yu broke the silence first, his tone resolute: "We've made it this far. No matter what kind of trial this is, we'll fight our way through even if it costs us our lives." Zhao Hu and Su Yao nodded vigorously, a fierce flame of determination burning in their eyes.
As the words left his mouth, the surrounding scenery shifted rapidly like a fleeting dream. In the blink of an eye, they found themselves in an impenetrable forest. Towering trees pierced the sky like giants, their dense canopy intertwining to completely block out the heavens. Sunlight struggled to filter through the overlapping layers of leaves, casting scattered, gold-flecked spots of light. A thin yet persistent mist lingered among the trees, draping the forest in a mysterious and eerie veil that filled every corner with a sense of subtle unease.
Chapter 116