SFS Chapter 358 A desperate battle, the fog gradually lifts
Chapter 358 A desperate battle, the fog gradually lifts
Dense black flames poured down like a torrential rain, engulfing Huanmo and the others. The intense heat instantly ignited the surrounding air, producing a sizzling sound. Huanmo felt it becoming difficult to breathe; each breath felt like scalding lava, searing his throat.
"No, we'll all die here if this continues!" Huanmo was frantic, his mind racing under extreme tension. He knew that he had to make a breakthrough now, or everyone would perish in the black flames.
Yi Chen and the woman in white clung tightly to Huan Mo, their faces resolute, yet their eyes betrayed a hint of fear of the unknown. Yi Chen gritted his teeth, gripping the broken spear tightly, attempting to use the shaft to deflect some of the flames. However, the moment the black flames touched the spear, they hissed, and the surface began to melt. The woman in white twirled her ribbons, which twisted wildly in the flames, but could only barely hold them off for a moment before being charred black by the fire.
The mysterious figure was severely injured and was kneeling on the ground, his hands supporting him as he struggled to his feet to continue fighting. His face was ashen, and blood trickled from the corner of his mouth, but he still forced himself to endure the pain and said, "We can't give up, we still have a chance..."
Huanmo looked at his companions, feeling a surge of emotion, which also strengthened his resolve to fight to the death. "Listen to me, everyone! We can't fight individually. Let's concentrate our forces and attack in one direction. Maybe we can break through this encirclement of flames!" Huanmo shouted. His voice was weak amidst the howling flames, but it struck everyone's hearts like a heavy hammer.
Everyone nodded in agreement. Huanmo unleashed the full power of the divine artifact's light, temporarily pushing back the surrounding flames. Yichen and the woman in white then channeled their power into Huanmo from either side, enhancing the intensity of the artifact's light. The mysterious figure also struggled to his feet, forming hand seals. A soft light enveloped everyone, providing them with a temporary layer of protection.
With the combined efforts of the four, the artifact's light formed a massive shield, rushing towards the weakest point of the black flames. The black flames frantically pounded against the shield, crackling and popping, and ripples spread across its surface, as if it were about to shatter at any moment.
Large beads of sweat covered Huanmo's forehead, and his hands trembled slightly from the exertion, but his eyes remained unwavering. "We must break through!" he repeatedly encouraged himself. With everyone's strenuous charge, the light shield finally tore through the black flames, and the group rushed forward at breakneck speed.
The moment they broke free of the flames, the sight before them made them gasp in horror. Before them lay a vast black lake, its surface churning with a thick, black liquid that emitted a nauseating stench. In the center of the lake stood a colossal black stone pillar, its surface inscribed with strange runes that shimmered with an eerie light, blending seamlessly into the surrounding darkness.
The enormous figure stood beside the stone pillar, coldly watching Huanmo and the others. At this moment, its form gradually became clearer, neither human nor beast, its entire body covered in black scales, with a pair of huge black wings on its back. With a gentle flap of its wings, it stirred up a black gale.
Huanmo stared at the scene before him, his mind filled with questions. "What exactly are this black lake and stone pillars? Why is this monster guarding this place?" His intuition told him that a huge secret lay hidden behind all of this, and that secret might be the key to resolving the current crisis.
"It seems this is the real enemy and the mystery we face," Yi Chen said in a low voice, his gaze fixed on the enormous figure, not daring to relax for a moment. The woman in white frowned slightly and said, "This place has an indescribable eeriness about it; we must proceed with caution."
The mysterious figure gazed at the stone pillar in the center of the lake and said thoughtfully, "I have never seen these runes before, but they seem to contain powerful dark forces. This power is of the same origin as the power of the previous shadow, but it is even stronger. Perhaps, this is the root cause of the spatial turbulence."
Huanmo took a deep breath and said, "No matter what, we've come this far, and we have to find a way to solve it. Everyone, observe first and see if there are any flaws."
Just then, the enormous figure attacked again. It opened its massive mouth, and a beam of black energy shot towards the group. Huanmo and the others quickly scattered to dodge, and the energy beam struck the ground, instantly creating a huge crater.
Huanmo hid behind a boulder, his heart filled with anxiety. "Passively hiding like this isn't a solution. We must take the initiative, but the enemy is so powerful, where should we begin?" His eyes scanned the surrounding environment, trying to find a clue.
Suddenly, he noticed unusual fluctuations in the black liquid in the lake when the enormous figure launched its attack. "Could this black lake be connected to it in some way?" A bold idea flashed through Huanmo's mind.
"Listen up, everyone! This black lake might be its weakness. Let's try to provoke it, lure it closer to the lake, and then attack it. Maybe that'll find a way to break the deadlock!" Huanmo transmitted the message to his companions through his artifact. Everyone agreed after receiving the message.
Yi Chen emerged from behind the boulder first, brandishing his broken spear at the enormous figure and shouting, "You monster, come and chase me if you dare!" Enraged by Yi Chen, the enormous figure roared and turned to pounce on him. Yi Chen nimbly weaved among the boulders, constantly provoking the enormous figure, gradually leading it towards the black lake.
The woman in white waited for an opportunity, launching attacks with her ribbons to disrupt the giant figure's movements. Meanwhile, the mysterious figure secretly gathered its power, preparing to deliver a fatal blow at the crucial moment.
Huanmo closely monitored the situation. As the enormous figure approached the black lake, he seized the opportunity, raised his divine artifact, and poured all his power into it. The artifact shone brightly, and a dazzling beam of light shot towards the black lake.
Just as the beam of light was about to strike the lake, the enormous figure seemed to sense the danger. It tried to turn around to stop Huanmo, but it was too late. The beam of light struck the lake accurately, and the black lake instantly boiled. The black liquid in the lake churned violently, emitting an even stronger stench.
The enormous figure let out a painful roar, its body began to tremble violently, and its black scales fell off one by one. Seeing this, Huanmo and the others were overjoyed; it seemed their guess was correct.
However, just when everyone thought victory was in sight, an unexpected event occurred. A powerful suction force suddenly surged from the black lake, pulling everything around it towards the lake. Huanmo and the others struggled desperately, but the suction force was too strong, and their bodies uncontrollably slid towards the surface of the lake.
Although the enormous figure was also affected, it managed to stabilize itself with its immense strength. It looked at Huanmo and the others, who were about to be sucked into the lake, and a cruel smile appeared in its eyes.
Huanmo was filled with despair. "Could it be that we have failed in the end? What secrets does this black lake hold? Why is there such a strong suction force?" Countless thoughts flashed through his mind, but he was powerless to change the situation.
In this life-or-death moment, will Huanmo and the others be able to break free from the powerful suction? What will that enormous figure do to them? What is the secret of the black lake? Everything is shrouded in mystery, awaiting its unveiling…