Chapter 669 Inner Fear
Lin Ze took a deep breath, as if this could calm him down a little, and then took a step slowly. Every step seemed to be dragged by an invisible force, making his body become extremely heavy.
His companions followed behind him, keeping a distance of about two meters from each other, carefully observing the movements around them.
The passage was so quiet that they could even hear their own breathing. It was pitch black all around without a single ray of light, as if the entire world had been swallowed up by the darkness.
They walked carefully, each step seemed particularly heavy. The footsteps kept echoing in the empty corridor, like someone whispering in their ears, making people feel creepy.
This silence made their nerves tense to the extreme, as if countless pairs of eyes were watching their every move in the dark. With every step they took, they felt a chill rising from their spines, making them shudder.
However, they were not defeated by fear. Although their hearts were beating like drums and beads of sweat were constantly oozing from their foreheads, they still held their weapons tightly and continued to move forward without hesitation.
They knew that in this strange place, retreat would only lead them into a deeper desperate situation. Only by moving forward courageously could they find a way out and uncover the secrets hidden behind this area.
So, they took a deep breath, calmed themselves, and then took a more determined step. Although the road ahead was still full of unknowns and dangers, they firmly believed that as long as they persisted, they would be able to overcome their fear and walk out of this darkness.
Suddenly, a low roar came from the depths of the passage. The sound seemed to come from hell, carrying endless anger and resentment.
Everyone froze in their tracks and held their weapons tighter.
Lin Ze's eyes suddenly became sharp. He stared straight ahead and at the same time sent a warning signal to others, indicating that everyone should remain highly vigilant.
As the roar got closer, the entire passage was enveloped in a tense atmosphere. In the darkness, several huge figures vaguely emerged, like ghosts, looming in the shadows.
These figures moved very fast. In the blink of an eye, they rushed in front of everyone like lightning. Everyone could see clearly that these monsters were extremely large, with hideous faces and horrible bodies. They exuded a disgusting stench. Their eyes were blood red, revealing their extreme desire for blood and bloodthirsty nature.
Seeing this, Lin Ze shouted without hesitation: "Prepare for battle!" His voice echoed in the passage, inspiring the fighting spirit of others. Everyone acted quickly, forming a tight battle formation, ready to face these ferocious monsters.
The battle horn was officially blown, and the monsters launched a merciless attack. They opened their bloody mouths, showing their sharp fangs, and pounced on everyone with their teeth and claws. For a moment, the passage was filled with the flashing of swords and the shouts and roars intertwined, deafening.
Lin Ze and his companions were not intimidated by the monsters' ferocious momentum. They waved their weapons fearlessly and fought a thrilling life-and-death battle with the monsters. Every swing of the sword and every slash contained endless strength and determination. They tried their best just to survive this life-and-death battle.
However, the monsters are numerous and extremely powerful, making the battle extremely difficult. Although Lin Ze and his companions fought bravely, they gradually felt powerless. At this critical moment of life and death, can they defeat these terrible monsters, continue to go deeper into this mysterious area, and uncover the secrets hidden behind it?
Just when Lin Ze and the others were about to collapse, the wall on one side of the passage suddenly cracked, and a dazzling light shot out, and a mysterious figure walked out of the light.
The figure held a staff in his hand and muttered something. A huge magic barrier instantly blocked the monsters out.
The monsters were like surging waves, ramming the transparent barrier frantically, making deafening roars. The sound was full of anger and unwillingness, as if the demons that had been imprisoned for a long time finally found an outlet to vent.
At this moment, the mysterious man who had been facing away from everyone slowly turned around. His figure was looming in the darkness, making it difficult to see his true face. However, when he turned around completely, everyone was surprised to find that the mysterious man was actually a white-haired old man.
His white hair was like silver, forming a sharp contrast with the darkness around him. Although his face was covered with traces of time, it revealed a deep and wise aura. His eyes were like cold stars, staring coldly at Lin Ze and others, making people shudder.
Lin Ze was panting heavily, his body trembling slightly due to long-term running and tension. He calmed down and asked anxiously: "Senior, where is this place? What are these monsters?"
The old man was silent for a moment, as if thinking about how to answer this question. Finally, he slowly said, "This is a sealed evil place, and these monsters are evil creatures that escaped after the seal loosened. They were originally sealed here and could not escape, but recently for some reason, the power of the seal began to weaken, and these evil creatures took the opportunity to escape."
Lin Ze and his companions looked at each other, fear and uneasiness welling up in their hearts. They never thought that they would actually break into such a dangerous place.
However, curiosity and the desire to explore the unknown overcame fear. Lin Ze took a deep breath and asked, "So what should we do now?"
The old man looked at Lin Ze, then at his companions, and said slowly: "If you want to continue exploring the secrets here, you must help me strengthen the seal first. Only in this way can we prevent more evil creatures from escaping and ensure your safety."
Lin Ze and his companions looked at each other. Although they were exhausted, they nodded without hesitation in order to uncover the secret of this place.
Under the guidance of the old man, they began to help him strengthen the seal. This process was not easy and required a lot of physical strength and energy. But Lin Ze and his companions gritted their teeth and persisted without any retreat.
As time went by, the power of the seal gradually increased, and the impact of the monsters became weaker and weaker. Finally, when the last bit of power was injected into the seal, the roars of the monsters gradually subsided.
Lin Ze and his companions sat on the ground exhausted, panting. Although their faces were full of fatigue, their eyes were shining with excitement. Because they knew that the unknown secret seemed to be one step closer to them.