SFS Chapter 451 New Scenery and Enemies
Chapter 451 New Scenery and Enemies
"After turning that corner, you'll come to a huge cave. There's an enormous mushroom there that almost fills the entire cave. And as far as I know, that giant mushroom seems to be constantly spraying spores outwards, though I don't know what its purpose is."
Upon hearing what Katarina said, Zhiqiong immediately became interested.
"Huh? Is that so? We definitely have to go and take a look. We also need to leave one of Mr. Haidif's detection devices there."
Katarina hadn't expected her words to elicit the opposite opinion from her advice. She sighed helplessly and thought to herself, "Whatever."
Zhiqiong took the lead at this moment, actively following in Yinglangmaru's footsteps.
"This is truly spectacular. I never imagined I'd see such a huge mushroom in my lifetime..."
When Zhiqiong saw the scene over there, she couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.
Xu Ning and Shen He exchanged a glance, somewhat puzzled as to just how big the giant mushroom was that it could elicit such an exclamation from Zhiqiong, who was quite knowledgeable about the world.
The two walked a few steps quickly and then saw the so-called giant mushroom.
Wait, is this a mushroom? This is clearly a huge tree!
Xu Ning approached and looked at the giant mushroom that had grown into the shape of a tree. He couldn't resist calling Master Ji out to take pictures. Fearing that something might happen to the little thing under the mushroom's cover, he quickly put it back inside.
Xu Ning's concerns were not unfounded.
Just as Katarina said, the mushroom was surrounded by countless shimmering blue spores, as if it were raining.
Although there's nothing wrong with it at the moment, the fact that this mushroom has grown to this size suggests that it's likely combined with some of the abyssal power remaining here. It's best not to linger too long under its influence.
After speaking with the group, everyone fell silent and, led by Kageroumaru, quickly left the cave shrouded in the giant mushroom.
"Phew, I was suffocating. After realizing I couldn't speak, I almost forgot how to breathe. I practically ran out holding my breath."
Zhiqiong took a few deep breaths before speaking.
Xu Ning looked at her with amusement, but before he could say anything, Zhiqiong spoke again.
"But it was really strange at the time. It was like someone was calling my ear and telling me to stop and come closer to talk. I wonder if it was the big mushroom sending me a signal?"
Katarina said in surprise, "So you heard that voice too. I thought it was my imagination, but now it seems to have developed its own thoughts and is extending an invitation to passersby. I just don't know if this call is good or if it simply wants to harm people."
Xu Ning stared blankly at the two of them discussing the giant mushroom, then turned to Shen He and asked, "What about you? Did you hear what they were shouting about?"
Shen He shook his head. "My master and I focus on purifying our minds and eliminating all distractions during our cultivation. I filter out those distractions immediately."
Despite saying that, Xu Ning was somewhat annoyed. This big mushroom seemed to favor girls over boys. Three of the four girls heard everything, whether they liked it or not, but he, the only boy, didn't even notice a sound.
Kagerou suddenly barked, alerting everyone that a target had appeared ahead.
Whether it's the mechanical core or that deep, engraved image, the enemy is definitely just ahead.
The group came from the giant mushroom and found themselves at a Y-shaped fork in the road ahead. Without hesitation, Kagerou ran to the right.
Xu Ning instructed Zhiqiong that there was fighting ahead and it would be best for her to stay close to Shen He, and then he himself ran ahead first.
Katarina naturally followed suit.
However, to Xu Ning's surprise, it turned out to be a dead end.
"Did the strong dog go the wrong way?" Katarina whispered to Xu Ning, as if afraid that Yinglangmaru would hear her.
Xu Ning glanced at the stone wall in front of him and noticed a yellowish-brown sphere shaped like a flower bud at the base of the wall.
"Kagero Maru, step back!"
Xu Ning called out "Doggy," walked forward, and gently tapped the stone wall twice, producing an echoing sound like a hollow drum.
"The stone wall is very thin; it should be easy to blast it open."
Xu Ning touched the yellowish-brown flower bud and quickly stepped back.
The thin stone wall was easily blasted away, revealing a low waterfall inside, and a dark, empty shell that seemed to be kneeling in front of the waterfall.
Yinglangwan had already seen the appearance of these dark, empty shells in the water curtain of Chenyin Cave, so he naturally knew that these demons were Xu Ning's enemies.
So when it discovered the same dark shell ahead, it swung its tail and slashed at the back of the knight on the ground.
The explosion was so loud that this dark-skinned empty shell, who should have been a Black Serpent Knight, couldn't have missed it. However, he didn't seem to want to fight the newcomers.
However, he could not ignore the dog's fierce attacks.
The knight reached out and grabbed the lance stuck in the riverbank, then swung it with tremendous force at the incoming Shadow Maru.
"careful!"
Katarina turned pale with fright. She had actually wanted to rush over herself, even though she knew that her strength was far inferior to these knights who seemed completely different from ordinary empty shells.
However, she could not let go of the hatred she felt for Kolya, who had died at their hands.
But before he could even move, the burly dog crouching beside him suddenly charged forward with incredible speed.
If, because of my insistence, Xu Ning's strong dog were to suffer any further harm, I fear I would find it even harder to feel at ease.
However, as soon as she exclaimed, Xu Ning smiled reassuringly and told her to relax.
"Even I have to be on my guard to deal with Kageromaru's strength. Just watch, it's very strong."
Xu Ning felt there was nothing to worry about regarding having Kageroumaru fight the enemy alone.
This black serpent knight is not much stronger than the previous one, Ronet. In addition, he is a siege warrior who is used to wielding a lance. His movements are slow and his moves are relatively simple. He is definitely no match for Kageroumaru, who has a variety of skills.
Seeing Xu Ning's calm and composed demeanor, Katarina felt relieved.
However, she was immediately shocked by Kagerou's powerful strength. Could a dog really use such a move?
That precise and sharp swordsmanship, the unpredictable ninjutsu, the meticulous control of the battle situation, and the superb physical qualities—isn't this just a demon god in disguise?