novelhk Chapter 514 The Purified Pool, Deeper into the Cave
Chapter 514 The Purified Pool, Deeper into the Cave
A hazy golden halo completely enveloped Hafdan's body, and the mud on his body receded like flowing water, evaporating into wisps of black smoke in mid-air.
Hafdan's roar ceased, and in this tug-of-war, Black Mud was forced to retreat. However, regardless of who won, it was a relief for him.
“Hafdan?” Dain called out.
"Roar?"
Hafdan slowly raised his head, and what came into view was his superior from hundreds of years ago.
Arataki Ichito took the opportunity to put away the talisman, as this power could not be replenished and would be used up as it was lost.
"Roar...coo coo...ga hoo!"
Hafdan suddenly stood up, pointed ahead, and let out a mumbled roar.
"You... want us to go there? I understand."
Dain nodded slightly.
"The closer you get inside, the worse the black fog and pollution become."
Araki Ichito narrowed his eyes, staring intently at the endless darkness ahead.
"Things have come to this point, we have no choice but to go."
Xiao said calmly.
"Yes, since we're already here."
Araki Ichito turned around and kicked Hafdan's ankle. "How's it going, buddy? Can you still move? Lead the way for us."
"…this."
Dain turned to look at Xiao, but Xiao turned his head away expressionlessly, avoiding Dain's gaze.
And so, a celestial being, a tyrannical (crossed out)... monster, a Kyrian, and an ordinary Black Serpent Knight formed a new group and continued to venture deeper into this blood and flesh ruin.
"How did you get into this abyss of rock?"
Along the way, Xiao launched a new round of questioning into Dain.
Dain remained calm. "In fact, I have been searching for traces of the abyss. When I passed by the Abyss of Layered Rocks, I sensed a strong energy fluctuation. The power was strange and cold, so I jumped down to investigate."
"If I count the time, I've been here for half a month already."
"So there's not only black mud here, but also a fucking abyss?!"
Araki Kazuto slapped his forehead. Damn it, he should have thought of that sooner!
Where Dain roams, there are traces of the abyss.
The difficulty of the dungeon is probably going to increase again. With the Black Mud Erosion and Abyss Enhancement, normal monsters will become mini-bosses, and mini-bosses will become red-named big bosses. It's just too wonderful!
However, Araki Ichito thought again, "But my side isn't doing badly either."
I, my brother, and Dain all seem to be quite strong.
No, rather than saying it's not weak, it's more accurate to say it's invincible below the level of a demon god, able to sweep through everything in its path!
"That's right, the Abyss also fled here, but because I wasted too much time, they should have already left by now."
Dain's tone showed no regret or pity; she was simply stating a fact.
"Oh, I really hope they don't put in anything disgusting. This place is already scary enough, don't add any weird stuff."
During their conversation, Dain and Arataki fought and defeated several more waves of the sludge-up Black Serpent Knights.
As they ventured deeper, the true danger of the ruins gradually became apparent.
Giant tentacles, gushing dark purple lasers, writhing black sludge that can devour living beings, and an increasingly dense black mist.
Araki Kazuto had already placed the Lumenite in his hand into Xiao's hand. The pale blue glow shimmered faintly in the darkness, like a twinkling star.
boom!
The tentacle-like fleshy snake, comparable to a clock tower, collapsed with a crash, raising a massive cloud of dust. Its shattered body tissue was oozing dark purple blood, emitting a sizzling sound as it corroded.
The pupil of the evil eye above the gate suddenly widened, and it was immediately pierced by He Puyuan, with a blue gale sweeping everything away.
The golden waves surged and roared, crushing everything in their path, leaving only the colliding energy particles and the rising white vapor.
The three men on horseback resembled both brave warriors charging straight into the demon's lair and tyrannical bullies, rampaging recklessly as they advanced deeper into the enemy's territory.
No matter what kind of monster it is, it will be annihilated in a single encounter.
The group increasingly felt the rejection and panic from those around them, and the deeper things they encountered became stronger with each encounter.
But... it had no effect.
Boom…
The colossal object fell from the ruins and was then burned to ashes in mid-air by the blazing crimson flames.
Arataki Ichito, holding his battle blade in one hand, stared straight ahead. "Is that the place Hafdan was pointing to?"
Dain shook off the bloodstains on the pristine white blade of his sword, nodded slightly, and said, "I'm sure I'm right. Everyone, let's go in together."
Hafdan strode forward first, followed closely by the three behind him.
Unexpectedly, when the group entered the room, they were not met with a more bizarre and ferocious attack, or a hideous mud monster, but simply an ordinary room.
Oh, and there's an upside-down pool above.
"Wow, how magnificent!" Arataki Kazuto exclaimed emotionlessly.
Dain pondered, "The pool seems to be integrated with the entire city, and must be a relic of an ancient civilization."
"And here... the curse can actually be weakened..."
He clenched his fist and looked up. "Being here, one's body feels an unprecedented tranquility, which I think is mostly due to the purifying effect of the pool water."
"Oh, pool water with purifying power~"
Araki Ichito muttered to himself meaningfully, his eyes narrowed, and he looked up at the pool in the sky with ill intent.
"Don't do anything unnecessary, pay attention to the pollution around you."
Xiao coldly reminded him, pointing the tip of his gun at the edge of the pool, where a black substance was lingering and constantly trying to invade.
Although Dain did not speak, she sighed inwardly.
The monster next to me doesn't seem like a good person from any angle.
However, he claims to have saved Shenyu Valley, and the key point is that Xiao hasn't refuted him yet, so it's highly likely to be true.
Such a feat seems utterly incongruous when applied to him.
"Don't worry, don't worry, I know what I'm doing."
Araki Ichito raised his hands to indicate that he posed no threat, but his eyes were observing the interior of the room.
This part is not much different from the original plot, except that the device that was originally located in the center of the room is gone.
Is it because the timeline is too early?
Boom boom boom!
While everyone was pondering, Hafdan did not pause and walked straight ahead.
"Do you want to keep going?" Xiao tilted his head.
"Looks like the main factor is still you, bro."
Araki Kazuto tapped Dain.
"...let's go."
Dain took a step.
Ten minutes later, they entered a cave.
Arataki Ichito looked around and had to admit that it was remarkable that this cave could remain clean despite the rampant black mud.
Presumably, they'll soon be seeing those aging Hilichurls... wait, the timeline is two years ahead, they might not be old yet?
Perhaps... there's a chance to see the rebellious deity being worshipped? Although the chances are slim.
Lost in his own thoughts, Hafdan led the group deeper into the cave.
A sense of decay permeated the void, like a tomb burying the human heart.
Xiao's eyes narrowed. "This...this is..."