After overcoming hardships and danger to defeat the giant Spider entrenched in the ancient ruins and successfully acquiring the precious treasures, Zhang Yue and his companions were not blinded by victory and wealth. They knew deeply that the perils of this mysterious place were far from over, and their top priority was to find a way out of here. Harboring vigilance against the unknown and a yearning for home, they continued their journey of exploration, their steps firm and cautious as their figures gradually faded into the mottled light and shadows.
As they explored deeper, they came to a huge grotto. The entrance to the grotto was narrow and concealed, as if it were a secret deliberately hidden by the earth. When everyone stepped inside, a damp, ancient aura hit them. Countless sharp stalactites hung upside down from the roof of the grotto. Like icicles frozen by time or sharp-spiked guards protecting this mysterious realm, they gleamed with a chilling light in the dimness, as though they might fall at any moment to deal a fatal blow to any intruder. Strange lights flowed along the walls, brightening and dimming, constantly changing shapes as if recounting ancient stories or warning them against moving forward casually, adding a touch of mystery to the entire grotto. The terrain was rugged and uneven, littered with boulders of all sizes. Walking among them required extreme care with every step, lest a moment of inattention lead to a fall.
Zhang Yue held a long sword, its…
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