SFS Chapter 337 The Passage is shrouded in mist, danger lurks beneath the surface.
Chapter 337 The Passage is shrouded in mist, danger lurks beneath the surface.
The mist that filled the passage was like a thin veil, yet it carried a chill, completely obscuring the view ahead. The deep roar echoed through the passage, each sound like a heavy hammer blow to the hearts of Huanmo and the others, causing their relaxed nerves to tighten again.
Huanmo took a deep breath, trying to calm his racing heart, which had been jolted by the sudden roar. He gripped his sword tightly, its blade gleaming coldly in the dim light, and thought to himself, "This passage is indeed not simple. We've only just begun to enter, and we've already encountered such a crisis. But since we've come this far, no matter how many difficulties and obstacles lie ahead, we cannot back down." He turned to look at his companions. Although Yichen and the woman in white had solemn expressions, their eyes shone with determination, which gave him a surge of strength.
Yi Chen frowned slightly and said in a low voice, "Huan Mo, this roar sounds extremely fierce, and the passage is so narrow that it will be difficult for us to move around. We must be careful." He held his spear horizontally in front of him, watching the misty distance warily, trying to catch any subtle sounds.
The woman in white gently bit her lip, gripped the ribbon tightly with both hands, and leaned slightly forward, ready to face any potential danger. Her voice, though tinged with tension, remained firm as she said, "We'll face this together; we'll definitely overcome this."
The three of them slowly stepped into the passage, each step taken with extreme caution, as if a trap might appear at any moment. The walls on both sides of the passage were rough and uneven, exuding a damp smell, and occasionally strange patterns could be seen, like some kind of ancient symbols, faintly visible in the mist.
Suddenly, a rustling sound came from the mist, as if something was moving quickly. Huanmo was startled and immediately stopped, signaling his companions to be quiet. His eyes were fixed on the direction from which the sound came, trying to see through the mist to see what it was.
Just then, a dark figure darted out of the mist with incredible speed, lunging towards the woman in white. The woman in white reacted swiftly, waving her ribbon to block the attack. The ribbon collided with the shadowy figure, producing a crisp "crack," and the figure was knocked back several steps, revealing its form.
It turned out to be a huge black panther, its eyes gleaming green, its mouth open revealing sharp teeth, and a deep, menacing growl emanating from its throat. Huanmo thought to himself, "This black panther is so fast; in this narrow passage, it will be difficult for us to avoid its attack."
He roared and charged at the black panther, brandishing his sword. The blade whistled through the air as it slashed towards the panther's back. The panther nimbly dodged Huanmo's attack, then turned and pounced on Yichen. Yichen swiftly thrust his spear forward, the tip piercing the panther's abdomen. The panther roared in pain and leaped back several steps.
However, the black panther seemed extremely tenacious. Despite its injuries, it didn't retreat but instead attacked even more frantically. It darted back and forth through the passage at a dizzying speed, leaving Huanmo and the others barely able to keep up, and they were quickly plunged into a fierce battle.
Large beads of sweat appeared on Huanmo's forehead. His arms ached from constantly swinging his sword, but he knew he couldn't afford to relax for a moment. "This can't go on. We have to find a way to trap it, or everyone will run out of energy," he thought anxiously, scanning the passageway for anything he could use.
Suddenly, he noticed several protruding stone pillars on one side of the passage, and an idea struck him: "I've got it! We can use these pillars to trap the black panther." He quickly shared his idea with Yi Chen and the woman in white.
Yi Chen and the woman in white nodded in agreement. The three of them then consciously began to lead the black panther towards the stone pillar. The black panther seemed to sense their intentions and became even more agitated, its attacks becoming more ferocious. However, Huan Mo and the others worked together, skillfully dodging the black panther's attacks while continuously driving it towards the stone pillar.
Finally, through their efforts, the black panther was forced between the stone pillars. Huanmo seized the opportunity and shouted, "Now!" The three of them attacked simultaneously. Huanmo slashed at the black panther's legs with his sword, Yichen thrust his spear at the black panther's shoulder, and the woman in white wrapped a ribbon around the black panther's neck, tightly binding it between the stone pillars.
The black panther struggled frantically, roaring repeatedly, but no matter how hard it tried, it couldn't break free. Huanmo and the others breathed a sigh of relief, collapsing to the ground and panting heavily.
Looking at the trapped black panther, Huanmo felt a complex mix of emotions—joy at having defeated it, yet also apprehension about the unknown ahead. "I hope the journey ahead will be smoother," he silently prayed.
They rested for a while before preparing to continue. However, just as they were about to leave, a deeper and more terrifying roar suddenly came from the depths of the passage, several times stronger than the black panther's roar before.
Huanmo's heart tightened; he knew a new and more powerful danger was approaching. "It seems the crisis in this passage is far more than just this one black panther. We must be extremely vigilant." He gripped his sword tightly, his gaze fixed resolutely on the depths of the passage.
Yi Chen and the woman in white also stood up, gripping their weapons tightly, ready for battle. The terrifying roar grew closer and closer, and the air in the passage seemed to be distorted by this powerful pressure.
What exactly is this terrifying entity that is about to appear? Can Huanmo and the others withstand its attacks in this narrow passage and continue on to find the artifact? What kind of hardships and dangers will they face? Everything is still unknown, waiting for them to confront it.