webnovelfull Chapter 265 We'll be fine
Chapter 265 We'll be fine
The air in the maze was suffocatingly thick, echoing with the heavy breathing of the monsters.
Everyone sat together, faces solemn, discussing countermeasures.
The Star Knight rubbed his aching shoulder after being hit by the monster, his face full of resentment: "This monster has thick skin and tough flesh, my attacks are almost ineffective against it!"
"Its black energy is very strange, and seems to be able to control space." The Nebula Sage frowned and moved his fingers in the air, as if simulating the flow of energy. "We must find a way to crack it."
Kelinda looked at everyone with concern. "We've been trapped here for too long, and our supplies are running out..."
The messenger of light patted her shoulder gently and comforted her: "Don't worry, we will definitely find a way out." She turned to look at Zhang Cheng, her eyes full of trust, "Zhang Cheng, what do you think?"
Zhang Cheng pondered for a moment, his eyes determined: "The Star Spirit has just stabilized the space, which means that its ability can restrain the monster's black energy. We need to find a way to stimulate the Star Spirit to have stronger power." He looked at the Star Spirit floating in the air, emitting a soft light, hoping to get some inspiration from it.
However, the Protoss remained silent, like a puzzle.
Just when everyone was at a loss, the sound of light footsteps broke the solemn atmosphere.
The sound was particularly clear in the silent maze, like the footsteps of death, approaching step by step.
Everyone immediately became alert, tightened their weapons, and looked around vigilantly.
"Who?!" the interstellar knight growled, drew out his sword, and pointed the tip of the sword directly in the direction where the voice came from.
The footsteps were getting closer and closer, and under the gaze of everyone, a figure slowly walked out from a shadow deep in the maze.
He was an old man with a hunched body and a long gray beard.
He was leaning on a wooden stick and walking unsteadily, as if he would fall down if the wind blew.
However, his eyes were unusually bright, as if he knew all the secrets of the world.
The old man slowly raised his head, his eyes swept across everyone, finally stopping on the interstellar knight, a mysterious smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
The Star Knight felt uncomfortable being stared at by him, and he thrust the sword forward again, "Old man, who are you? What are you trying to do?"
The old man was not in a hurry. He said in a hoarse voice: "Young man, don't be so nervous. I'm just a traveler who got lost..." Before he finished speaking, the interstellar knight shouted angrily: "Traveler? There are travelers in this damn place? I think you are an accomplice of the monster!"
The old man still kept smiling, but there was a barely perceptible gleam in his eyes...
The old man chuckled and tapped the ground lightly with his wooden stick, making a crisp sound.
"Young man, it's not good to be too angry. Since I dare to appear in front of you, I must have my support." His cloudy eyes swept across the crowd and finally stopped at Zhang Cheng. "I know you are trapped here, and I also know the origin of the monster, and even... know how to leave."
The Star Knight snorted coldly, "Stop playing tricks here! What else is there in this damn place besides monsters? If you really know, just tell me!"
The old man shook his head and sighed, "It's okay to tell you, but this monster is no ordinary beast. It is an ancient existence guarding this maze, called the Soul Devourer. It feeds on fear, and your panic will only make it stronger." He paused, his eyes became sharp, "I have a condition. Promise me, and I will tell you how to defeat it."
Zhang Cheng took a step forward, his eyes steady, "What are the conditions?"
"Give me the most precious thing among you." The old man stretched out his withered hand, palm facing up.
Everyone looked at each other in silence. The most precious thing? What was it? Was it their weapons? Or their respective abilities?
Kelinda pulled Zhang Cheng's sleeve worriedly. "Zhang Cheng, I feel something is wrong. This old man looks mysterious and his conditions are ambiguous. Could this be a trap?"
The Nebula Sage also nodded in agreement. "Indeed, we know nothing about his identity. If we rashly agree to his conditions, I'm afraid the gains will outweigh the losses."
The Star Knight pointed his sword directly at the old man, "Old man, I think you just want to deceive us! If you know what's good for you, tell me everything you know, or don't blame me for being rude!"
The old man remained unmoved, still smiling, but his eyes became more profound, "Young man, be patient. I am telling the truth. The power of the Soul Devourer is far beyond your imagination. Without my help, you will die."
The messenger of light walked up to Klinda and comforted her softly, "Don't be afraid, we will be fine." She turned to look at Zhang Cheng with a look of determination in her eyes, "Zhang Cheng, I believe in you. No matter what decision you make, I support you."
Zhang Cheng took a deep breath, looked at everyone's worried expressions, then looked at the old man's mysterious smile, with a thousand thoughts in his mind.
Just as he was about to speak, the earth-shaking roar of the Soul Devouring Beast came from afar, and the ground began to shake violently... The old man's mouth curled up in a strange arc, "It seems that it can't wait any longer..."
The roar of the Soul Devouring Beast was like thunder, echoing in the maze and making everyone's eardrums buzz.
The ground shook violently and gravel fell down, as if the entire maze was about to collapse.
The oppressive feeling was like a huge mountain pressing down on one's head, making it hard to breathe.
The Blue Star Guardian groaned, covered his chest, and his face turned pale in an instant.
He had been injured in the battle with the monster before, and now the old injury relapsed. The severe pain made him almost unable to stand.
"Guardian!" The Messenger of Light exclaimed and quickly supported him.
"I... I'm fine..." The Blue Star Guardian gritted his teeth, but could not hide the pain. His weakness made the already tense atmosphere even more depressing.
The interstellar knight clenched the sword in his hand and tried to remain calm, but he could not hide the fear in his eyes.
He glared at the old man fiercely, "Old man! What on earth are you going to do!" His voice trembled slightly with fear, and he was completely different from his previous arrogant appearance.
The star spirit floated in the air, flickering with faint light, and seemed to be trembling.
Even the usually calm Nebula Sage frowned at this moment, his eyes full of worry.
Zhang Cheng clenched his teeth and clenched his fists.
He knew that they were now at an absolute disadvantage.
Facing the powerful soul-devouring beast, they have almost no chance of winning.
The injuries of his teammates and everyone's fear were like mountains pressing down on him, making it hard for him to breathe.
The old man still had a smile on his face, as if all this was within his expectations.
His deep eyes seemed to be able to see through everything, making Zhang Cheng feel creepy.
"I said, without my help, you will die." The old man's voice sounded particularly harsh at this moment, like a death curse.
"Zhang Cheng...what...what should we do..." Kelinda's voice trembled, and she grabbed Zhang Cheng's sleeve tightly, as if she was grabbing the last straw.
The look in her eyes when she looked at Zhang Cheng was full of dependence, which made Zhang Cheng feel even more aware of the burden on his shoulders.
The roar in the distance sounded again, louder and more terrifying than before.
The ground shook more violently, and the rocks above began to loosen and could fall at any time.
The shadow of death loomed over everyone's heart, and a feeling of despair spread.
At this moment, Kelinda took a deep breath, as if she had made some important decision, and slowly spoke...
Kelinda took a deep breath and looked at the old man with a firm gaze: "Old sir, if you really have a way to help us, we are willing to listen to your conditions." Although her voice was still trembling, it was full of determination.
The old man nodded approvingly, a gleam of light flashing in his turbid eyes.
"Very good, little girl, you are very smart. I have no ill intentions, I just need you to do me a small favor after you get out." He paused and continued, "This favor will be easy for you."
The interstellar knight snorted coldly: "Old man, stop playing tricks! If you really have a way, just tell me!" Although he was still stubborn, his tone was less arrogance and more expectant.
The old man ignored the Star Knight's rudeness and turned his gaze towards the Soul Devourer. He said slowly, "The monster's weakness is the crystal core on top of its head. Only an attack containing special energy can break it." His eyes swept across the crowd and finally landed on Klinda. "And one of you just happens to have this energy."
Clinda was stunned for a moment, then realized that the old man was referring to her.
The special energy in her body has always been her biggest secret and the source of her power.
She didn't expect that at this critical moment, this power would become their only hope.
A hint of surprise flashed in Zhang Cheng's eyes. He patted Clinda on the shoulder and encouraged her: "Clinda, you can do it!"
Clinda nodded, her eyes full of determination. She knew that this was a responsibility she had to bear.
The Nebula Sage also spoke up: "According to my speculation, Klinda's energy may indeed break the crystal core. But we need to make a detailed plan to ensure that there will be no mistakes."
Everyone nodded, and the fire of hope rekindled in their eyes.
Even the star spirits that had been trembling all the time were flashing brighter light, as if cheering them on.
The old man watched as everyone regained their confidence, a barely perceptible smile appearing at the corner of his mouth.
"Remember, you only have one chance. If you fail, you will be trapped here forever." His voice became low again, reminding everyone of the cruelty of this battle.
The Light Messenger walked up to the Blue Star Guardian and whispered, "Guardian, let me heal you."
The Lightbringer's slender fingers emitted a soft light, and warm energy slowly flowed into the scarred body of the Blue Star Guardian.
His tense muscles gradually relaxed and the pain dissipated.
The Guardian of Blue Star looked at the focused expression of the Messenger of Light, his deep eyes filled with gratitude.
His rough big hand gently covered her hand, feeling its delicacy and tenderness.
"Thank you, Lightbringer." His voice was low and hoarse, but full of sincere emotion.
The Lightbringer raised her head and gave him a warm smile. "This is what I should do." She said softly, "It is my duty to protect you all."
When their eyes met, there was an indescribable warmth in the air.
Between the two of them, it seemed that there was not only mutual support between comrades-in-arms, but also a subtle affection quietly growing.
The Nebula Sage saw it all, and a hint of relief flashed in his wise eyes.
He knew that in such a cruel environment, a touch of warmth was particularly precious.
"Okay," Nebula Sage coughed lightly, bringing everyone's attention back to reality, "We should discuss how to deal with that monster."
Everyone sat together, and the Nebula Sage combined the old man's hints with his own speculations to develop a detailed battle plan.
Klinda is the key. She needs to release the special energy contained in her body at the best time to attack and destroy the crystal core on the Soul Devourer's head with one blow.
Star Knight and Blue Star Guardian are responsible for attracting the Soul Eater's attention and creating opportunities for Klinda.
Others were responsible for support and vigilance.
Just as everyone was preparing to act, some strange symbols suddenly began to flash on the walls of the maze, sometimes bright and sometimes dim, jumping like ghosts.
The symbol emitted a strange light, illuminating everyone's faces and reflecting the uneasiness in their eyes.
"What is this?" The Star Spirit exclaimed, and its light began to flicker, as if it was disturbed by something.
The Nebula Sage frowned and looked at the symbols carefully, trying to decipher their meaning.
He had never seen these symbols before, but they gave him an inexplicable sense of familiarity, as if he had seen them somewhere before.
"Not good," the Nebula Sage's face changed, "This is... a warning! A new danger is approaching!"
The old man slowly stood up, a gleam of brilliance flashing in his cloudy eyes.
"It seems that things are more complicated than I thought..." he whispered, with a hint of barely perceptible excitement in his voice.
Zhang Cheng clenched his weapon tightly and looked at everyone with a determined look. "Everyone be careful! Get ready for battle!"
Everyone moved towards the direction of the monster. The Nebula Sage walked at the end of the team. He always felt that there was a pair of eyes staring at them, but when he looked around, he could not find any trace.
"Strange..." He muttered to himself, but his pace involuntarily quickened.
"and many more……"