After dealing with the Armored Bear, the group continued forward along the passage. The tunnel grew narrower, wide enough for only a single person to pass, and the dim light gave way to an increasingly mysterious atmosphere. Water droplets fell from the walls with a steady drip that sounded exceptionally clear in the silence.
Zhang Yue walked in the lead with a solemn expression. Dressed in flowing white robes and possessed of a slender figure, he cut as striking a figure as a jade tree facing the wind. Between his sword-like brows and star-like eyes, determination and vigilance were clearly etched. "Everyone, be careful. This place feels bizarre." His voice was deep and steady, echoing through the narrow corridor.
Huowu followed close behind, her red garments resembling blazing fire, like a vibrant rose blooming in the dark. Her pretty face was brimming with vigilance, and her bright eyes flashed with a stubborn light. "Hmph, whatever is out here, I'll take them down one by one!" Her voice was crisp and loud, carrying boundless confidence and courage.
Chapter 156