bookcurios Chapter 105 Danger is Coming
Chapter 105 Danger is Coming
Ding Chen carefully rolled up the sheepskin map and put it in his arms.
"The Misty Forest is full of dangers. We need to be fully prepared." His tone was firm and unquestionable.
Xiaoxuan gently straightened his messy clothes and said, "Be careful." She knew Ding Chen's character very well. Once he made a decision, he would not change it easily.
The next morning, the group got ready and set off on their journey to the Misty Forest.
As a guide, Ah Hu walked at the front of the team. His strong body walked on the rugged mountain road as if it were flat ground.
General Lin observed his surroundings vigilantly, the long sword in his hand flashing with a cold light.
Yingfeng is taciturn and moves among the woods like a ghost, always on guard.
After walking for only half a day, the sky became gloomy and raindrops as big as beans hit the leaves, making crackling sounds.
The mountain road became muddy and it became increasingly difficult for everyone to walk.
The wind howled and the rain poured down, as if it was going to swallow them up.
"What terrible weather!" General Lin wiped the rain off his face and couldn't help complaining.
"General, let's find a place to shelter from the rain!" Ah Hu suggested, his strong body was a little overwhelmed.
Ding Chen looked around and found a cave not far away. "Let's hide there first." Everyone moved their feet with difficulty and finally reached the cave.
The cave is not big and can barely accommodate everyone.
Cold rain flowed in through the cave entrance, making the cave damp and cold.
When the rain subsided a little, General Lin pointed to a mark on the map and said, "According to the map, we should go straight through this mountain range." Yingfeng objected, "This is too risky. The terrain of the Misty Forest is complex, and going straight ahead is likely to lead to a trap." He was used to acting cautiously and was unwilling to take risks.
"Taking a detour will waste a lot of time, and there are dangers everywhere in the foggy forest?" General Lin retorted. He advocated quick decisions and was unwilling to waste time.
The two argued and Ding Chen fell into deep thought.
Xiaoxuan has been observing the map silently, her slender fingers gently sliding across the map.
Suddenly, she seemed to have discovered something, her eyes lit up, "Wait..."
Xiaoxuan pointed to a few inconspicuous markings on the map, her tone slightly excited. "Look, these markings may seem messy, but they actually hold a hidden meaning." She connected them with her fingers to form a line. "Although this route is winding, it cleverly avoids all dangerous areas and is shorter than a straight line."
Everyone suddenly understood and praised Xiaoxuan's wisdom.
General Lin even slapped his thigh and said, "Why didn't I think of it! Miss Xiaoxuan is so smart!" Yingfeng also showed a rare look of approval.
Ding Chen held Xiaoxuan's hand tightly and whispered in her ear, "I am so lucky to have you here." Xiaoxuan blushed slightly, her heart filled with sweetness.
Under Xiaoxuan's guidance, everyone moved forward along this hidden route.
In the misty forest, the trees are towering into the clouds, blocking out the sun, and the air is filled with a damp smell.
The road was bumpy and there were piles of fallen leaves underfoot, making a rustling sound when stepped on.
After walking for a long time, they came to a valley.
There was a light mist in the valley, and a strange fragrance drifted in the air.
The fragrance is refreshing, but also makes people feel a little uneasy.
Ah Hu took a deep breath and said, "This smell... is a bit strange." Ying Feng looked around vigilantly, holding the dagger tightly in his hand, "Be careful, there might be something strange here."
Suddenly, a low roar came from the depths of the valley, breaking the tranquility of the valley.
The roar was deafening, as if it came from an ancient giant beast, making people shudder.
The ground began to tremble slightly and the leaves rustled.
"What's that sound?" General Lin clenched the long sword in his hand, his expression solemn.
The white-haired wise man took out an ancient compass from his arms. The compass needle spun wildly, making a buzzing sound.
He frowned and said in a heavy tone, "Not good, there's a powerful spirit beast nearby..."
Before he finished speaking, a huge black shadow slowly walked out from the depths of the valley...
"Wait..." Mr. Qinglian suddenly spoke, his eyes fixed on the back of the black shadow.
A monster that looked like a giant bear but had three heads slowly walked out of the shadows.
Its body is covered with thick black scales, and each scale gleams with a metallic luster.
The fishy smell hit me in the face, making me feel sick.
The three heads let out a low roar, shaking the valley.
"Three-headed demonic bear!" the white-haired sage exclaimed, "The ferocious beast that guards the holy land in legend!"
"Roar--" The three-headed demon bear roared to the sky, and its six blood-red eyes stared at everyone, full of bloodthirsty desire.
It suddenly swung out a huge claw, causing a gust of wind and rushing towards Ding Chen and others.
Ding Chen and General Lin were the first to bear the brunt of the attack. They both drew their weapons and rushed forward.
Ding Chen swung the long sword in his hand, the sword light flashed, and it collided with the giant claws of the demon bear, making a sharp sound of metal clashing.
The long sword in General Lin's hand was even sharper, and the blade was as sharp as lightning, leaving deep wounds on the demon bear.
However, the three-headed demon bear had thick skin and flesh, and ordinary swords and knives could not hurt it at all.
Its three heads attacked in turns, leaving Ding Chen and General Lin overwhelmed.
Shadow Wind used his agility to move around the demon bear, looking for its weaknesses.
Ah Hu hid behind everyone, running around in panic.
Suddenly, an idea flashed in his mind, and he remembered what the old man in the village said: wild beasts are afraid of loud noises.
He immediately found some thick branches and stones and hit them together hard to make a loud noise.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!" The deafening sound echoed in the valley.
The three-headed demon bear was indeed frightened by the sudden noise. It shook its huge body uneasily, and its six eyes were filled with fear.
It let out an unwilling roar, turned around and fled into the depths of the valley.
Everyone finally breathed a sigh of relief, but they were still frightened as they looked in the direction where the demon bear disappeared.
"That was a close call!" General Lin wiped the sweat from his forehead and said with lingering fear.
"Thanks to Ah Hu!" Ding Chen patted Ah Hu on the shoulder and said gratefully.
The crowd continued to move forward and finally reached the entrance to the mysterious place.
At the entrance is a huge stone door, which is engraved with ancient runes and exudes a mysterious atmosphere.
The stone door was tightly closed, as if sealed by an invisible force.
Taoist Qinglian stepped forward and carefully observed the runes on the stone door, frowning. "This is an ancient restriction that requires solving a puzzle to open it."
He reached out and touched the stone door, and a powerful force instantly bounced back, knocking him back several steps.
"This restriction is very powerful, we must be careful."
The white-haired wise man took out the sheepskin map and compared it carefully. "The map says that the key to opening the stone gate lies in..." He suddenly stopped and his eyes fell on an inconspicuous stone tablet next to the stone gate.
"Found it!" said the white-haired wise man, pointing to the words on the stone tablet. "The puzzle is right here!"
Everyone gathered around and saw a few lines of strange words engraved on the stone tablet.
"What kind of text is this?" General Lin asked in confusion.
The white-haired wise man carefully deciphered the characters and said slowly, "This is...an ancient divine text..."
"Shen...Shenwen?" Ah Hu's eyes widened and he stammered, "Then...then what should we do?"
The white-haired wise man pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "Let me try..." He reached out his hand, gently stroking the words on the stone tablet, muttering to himself...
Suddenly, the words on the stone tablet emitted a dazzling light...
"Wait..." Qinglian Jushi suddenly spoke, a hint of uneasiness flashing in his eyes...