Carrying a complex mix of tension and anticipation, the group followed the winding path indicated by the map, stepping forward cautiously. The dim passageway resembled the deep belly of a sleeping beast, filled with a sickening stench of decay—a scent born of time and the unknown that churned their stomachs. On the walls, ghost-like, unknown insects occasionally darted past, their tiny legs rustling against the rough stone like whispering spirits in the dark, adding a touch of horror to the oppressive atmosphere. As they pushed deeper, the temperature in the tunnel plummeted sharply. A chill rushed at them like a surging tide, and the breath they exhaled instantly turned into plumes of white mist that swirled before their eyes, blurring their vision and making the road ahead even more elusive.
Suddenly, the view ahead opened up, and a massive cavern came into view. Thick purple mist billowed wantonly inside, so heavy it felt tangible; a mere grab in the air seemed capable of squeezing out a handful of damp purple vapor. Within the mist, eerie lights flickered intermittently, waxing and waning like pairs of hidden eyes watching the intruders' every move. The group exchanged glances; though fear lingered in their eyes, determination prevailed. They stepped into the cavern cautiously, walking on thin ice, terrified of disturbing the hidden dangers lurking in this unknown space.
Knowing the sheer difficulty of this mission, Lin Xiu activated Shadow Stealth without a moment's he…
Chapter 20