Suddenly, a deafening roar echoed, and a massive creature lunged out from the darkness. It was a gigantic Black Water Mysterious Serpent, its scales shimmering with a deep blue light, its eyes like two burning flames fixed squarely on them.
The Black Water Mysterious Serpent, a terrifying creature of legend said to dwell in places of extreme Yin, possessed power capable of shaking mountains and rivers. Facing such a behemoth, both Zhang Yuan and Lu Xueqi turned gravely solemn. Yet, at this critical juncture, Zhang Yuan was struck by an idea. He whispered to Lu Xueqi, "Senior Sister Lu, if we use this Black Water Mysterious Serpent, we might just be able to stall You Ji and Biyao."
Upon hearing this, though her heart pounded with anxiety, Lu Xueqi understood this was their only hope for now. The two quickly reached a consensus and began to retreat slowly, attempting to lure the Black Water Mysterious Serpent deeper into the cave. Sure enough, the Black Water Mysterious Serpent seemed drawn to their presence, or perhaps sensing the strange energy emanating from the Fire-Cooking Stick, it began to trail after them. Its massive body appeared cramped within the narrow cavern, but this also slowed its movements.
Chapter 38