Under the Stars: The Hermit's Path

Chapter 130: Trap in the Mist

As soon as Lin Yi and his companions landed on this mysterious island, a thick, milky white mist surged in like a tide, enveloping them tightly. The scene before them suddenly became blurry, as if obscured by a veil. Even their companions, who were close at hand, could only make out vague outlines. The only sound they could hear was the surging waves crashing against the shore, making a dull yet resounding sound like the roar of a great beast.

"Everyone, don't get separated! Be sure to watch your step!" Ares, walking in front of the group, shouted at the top of his voice. His voice seemed a little erratic in the vast fog, but it brought a sense of security to everyone.

So, they moved cautiously, slowly advancing. Each step felt like treading on cotton, so soft it made their hearts tremble. Just then, a startled cry rang out: "Oh no!" It turned out that Ying, walking in the middle, had accidentally stepped on a hidden mechanism. In an instant, the once solid ground collapsed like paper, forming a huge black hole.

"Ying!" Lin Yi cried out in shock. Ying's body plummeted, on the verge of falling into the abyss. However, at that crucial moment, Ying displayed astonishing reaction speed and agility. With a graceful somersault in mid-air, like a swift swallow, she leaped steadily to a flatter, safer spot nearby.

But this was only the beginning. More, unpredictable traps followed like a tide. From the hazy mist, arrows gleamed coldly and were laced with poison. Their speed was lightning fast, leaving no time for reaction. The ground beneath our feet wasn't as peaceful as it appeared. From time to time, razor-sharp spikes would sprout without warning, as if the earth had transformed into a bloody maw, ready to devour us.

As everyone frantically dodged various treacherous traps, something even more terrifying occurred: a group of extremely bizarre creatures quietly appeared. Their appearances were bizarre and beyond imagination. Some resembled enormous spiders, their eight long, hairy legs thick and powerful, covered in dense barbs. Others resembled venomous snakes, capable of soaring freely in the air, their bodies slender and flexible, their mouths emitting scarlet tongues and emitting a horrifying, fishy odor.

Facing these menacing monsters, the brave Ellie was not afraid. She quickly chanted a spell and cast a powerful magic in an attempt to drive them away. However, unexpectedly, these strange creatures seemed to have an innate resistance to magic. The magic Ellie released could only slow them down slightly and could not cause any substantial damage.

"It seems magic alone won't be enough to defeat them. We'll have to resort to force!" Ares, who had remained silent until then, now gripped the immensely heavy sword tightly. His eyes were firm and resolute, revealing a determination to face death head-on. Upon hearing this, the others unhesitatingly grabbed their weapons and prepared for a thrilling, life-or-death battle with these hideous creatures.

Instantly, shouts and roars of fury resounded through the air as the two sides engaged in close combat, instantly engulfed in a blaze of swords and sabers. The fierce battle was brutal, with wounds and blood flowing at every moment, but no one retreated a single step. After a long and arduous battle, they finally managed to escape the relentless pursuit of the creatures through their unyielding will and superb martial arts.

At this moment, deep within the impenetrable fog, an ancient and mysterious ruin loomed before everyone, like a sleeping giant. Gazing upon this ruin, shrouded in uncertainty and danger, Lin Yi paused for a moment before slowly saying, "Perhaps within lies the key we so desperately seek..." And so, after a brief rest, they mustered their courage once again and set out towards the ruins, which concealed countless secrets. Cautiously, they entered the ruins, filled with an air of antiquity, their walls engraved with mysterious symbols.

"What on earth does this mean?" Ying stared at the mysterious and obscure symbols before him, his face full of confusion and curiosity. He tried to decipher the hidden message behind these symbols, but he was always unable to find the answer.

Just as Ying was pondering this, a deafening, deep, and terrifying roar suddenly erupted from the ruins. The sound seemed to come from a behemoth from ancient times, carrying with it an immense majesty and rage that sent chills down one's spine.

Accompanied by this roar, a gigantic monster suddenly burst forth from the endless darkness like a flash of black lightning. Its body was as vast as a mountain, covered in a thick layer of scales that gleamed with an icy light. Even more astonishing, an extremely powerful surge of magical energy continuously emanated from its body, sweeping in all directions like a surging ocean wave.

"Everyone, prepare for battle!" Lin Yi shouted without hesitation at the critical moment. Upon hearing his command, everyone snapped back to their senses, quickly adjusting their positions and quickly forming defensive formations, bracing themselves for the fierce guardian beast's onslaught.

The guardian beast was incredibly powerful. Every attack it launched was like a mountain crushing an egg, placing immense pressure on Lin Yi and his companions. However, facing such a formidable foe, Lin Yi and his companions showed no sign of retreating. Instead, they united closely, working in perfect harmony as they constantly sought to exploit the guardian beast's flaws and weaknesses.

Time passed minute by minute, and this fierce battle lasted for a long, long time. During the long confrontation, although Lin Yi and his companions encountered danger many times, they always gritted their teeth and persevered with their tenacious will and exquisite tactical arrangements.

Finally, their efforts paid off. After a lot of hard work, they successfully found the guardian beast's fatal weakness. Seizing this fleeting opportunity, Lin Yi gathered all his magic power without hesitation and cast a powerful spell with astonishing power.

A dazzling beam of light instantly streaked across the sky, hurtling towards the guardian beast's weak spot. Immediately afterwards, a piercing scream echoed as Lin Yi's magic had accurately struck the guardian beast's vitals. The severely injured guardian beast roared in agony before collapsing with a thud, sending up a cloud of dust.

"Great! We succeeded!" Seeing the guardian beast finally fall, everyone cheered excitedly. At this moment, all their previous hard work had been rewarded.

And right where the guardian beast had fallen, a seemingly ancient book suddenly appeared. Lying there quietly, a faint halo of light shrouded it, it seemed particularly mysterious and solemn. Perhaps this ancient book was the precious item that Lin Yi and his companions had been searching for after so much hardship...