AWB Chapter 285 Crisis and Opportunity in the Forest Mist
Chapter 285 Crisis and Opportunity in the Forest Mist
The tranquil atmosphere of the dense forest was shattered by a low roar. The surrounding trees shook violently, and thick vines, like snakes, sprouted from the ground, lunging menacingly at Huanmo and the others. The vines were covered with sharp thorns, which gleamed coldly in the sunlight.
Huanmo's heart tightened, and he knew something was wrong. "Everyone be careful, don't get tangled in the vines!" he shouted to his companions, quickly drawing his sword and slashing at the attacking vines. The sword struck the vines with a "plop" sound, and green sap splattered out. However, for every vine he cut, two more quickly took their place, seemingly endless.
Ling'er turned pale with fright. She clutched Huanmo's clothes tightly, her voice trembling slightly, "Brother Huanmo, there are so many vines, what should we do?" Huanmo felt a pang of heartache seeing Ling'er's frightened expression, but he couldn't afford to panic. "Don't be afraid, Ling'er, we'll definitely break through." He comforted Ling'er while his mind raced, searching for a solution.
Ying, Wanru, the woman in white, and the Guardian each used their own methods to resist the vines. Ying moved like lightning, her blade flashing with cold light, each strike precisely severing the approaching vines; Wanru wielded her longsword, her sword energy crisscrossing, forcing back the surrounding vines; the woman in white formed hand seals, releasing a soft light, and wherever the light reached, the vines seemed to be restrained by some force, their growth slowing down; the Guardian, though heavily injured, still persevered, golden light flickering around her, shattering the approaching vines.
Huanmo watched his companions fight back fiercely, realizing that this couldn't go on. "If we continue to defend passively, we'll eventually run out of strength. We must find the vines' weakness and take the initiative!" He fought the vines while observing his surroundings, trying to find a way to break through their defenses.
During the fierce battle, Huanmo noticed that the vines all seemed to grow in one direction, and the closer to that direction, the denser the vines became. A thought struck him: could that be the source of the vines?
"Follow me, everyone! Head in the direction the vines are growing; perhaps we'll find a solution!" Huanmo shouted. Hearing this, everyone moved in the direction Huanmo indicated, working together to break through the vines' blockade.
As they ventured deeper, the surrounding vines grew thicker and their attacks more ferocious. Huanmo and the others had already sustained some abrasions, and their clothes were soaked with sweat. But they did not retreat in the slightest; they had only one belief in their hearts: to find the vines' weakness and escape their predicament.
Suddenly, Huanmo discovered a strange pattern beneath a large tree ahead. The pattern, etched into the ground, consisted of odd lines and symbols, and emitted a faint green glow. Huanmo was overjoyed; his intuition told him that this pattern was closely related to vines.
"Everyone, come quick, look at this pattern!" Huanmo called to her companions. The group gathered around, looking at the pattern on the ground with puzzled expressions. "What is this pattern? What does it have to do with vines?" Wanru asked, frowning.
Huanmo pondered for a moment and said, "I'm not sure either, but these vines all seem to be affected by this pattern. Perhaps we can find a way to break the vines by deciphering the pattern." Just then, the mysterious man Yichen squatted down, carefully observing the pattern, a thoughtful expression on his face.
Yi Chen stared at the pattern for a long time, his brows gradually relaxing. "I once saw a similar pattern in an ancient book. It should be an ancient sealing rune used to suppress some kind of powerful force. But now it seems that the seal has loosened, causing the sealed power to overflow and give rise to these vines."
Huanmo and the others understood immediately after hearing Yichen's explanation. "Then what should we do? How can we repair the seal and stop the vines?" Ling'er asked anxiously. Yichen stood up and said, "There are several key nodes in the pattern. We need to activate them in a specific order to reinforce the seal. But this process must be done with extreme care. If we make a mistake, it could lead to even more serious consequences."
Huanmo took a deep breath and said, "Now that things have come to this, we have no choice but to try. Senior Yichen, you are familiar with runes, so please take charge of us." Yichen nodded in agreement.
Afterwards, Yi Chen explained the location and activation method of each node to everyone in detail. Huan Mo, Ying, Wan Ru, the woman in white, and the guardian were each responsible for different nodes, while Ling'er stood by to protect everyone and prevent the vines from suddenly attacking.
Following Yi Chen's instructions, everyone cautiously approached their assigned nodes. Huan Mo arrived at one of the nodes, looking at the symbols on the ground that were shimmering faintly, feeling a little nervous. "We must succeed; this is our only chance to escape this predicament," he silently encouraged himself.
Following Yi Chen's instructions, Huan Mo channeled his spiritual power into the node. The node flashed and began to slowly rotate. Simultaneously, other nodes were activated one by one thanks to Ying and the others' efforts. As each node was successfully activated, the surrounding vines seemed to sense the threat, and their attacks became even more frenzied.
Thick vines, like giant pillars, crashed down on the group. Ling'er used all her strength to cast support spells, creating a protective barrier around them to defend against the vines' attacks. However, the vines were too powerful, and the protective barrier began to crack.
"Hold on, everyone! The seal is almost repaired!" Yi Chen shouted. Huan Mo and the others gritted their teeth, ignoring the attacks of the vines, and did their best to maintain the operation of the nodes. Finally, the last node was successfully activated, and a dazzling green light shot into the sky, enveloping the entire area.
In the light, the frenzied vines began to wither rapidly, losing their vitality. The patterns on the ground also returned to calm, radiating a soft light, as if nothing had ever happened.
As Huanmo and the others watched the vines gradually disappear, the tension in their hearts finally eased. They collapsed to the ground, panting heavily, overwhelmed by exhaustion. The battle they had just experienced was too intense; each of them had expended a great deal of physical and spiritual energy.
"We finally succeeded..." Huanmo smiled with relief. Ling'er threw herself into Huanmo's arms, "Brother Huanmo, that was so close, we almost..." Ling'er said, tears welling up in her eyes. Huanmo gently stroked Ling'er's head and said, "It's alright, Ling'er, we're all fine. It's all thanks to everyone's concerted efforts and Senior Yichen's help."
Everyone cast grateful glances at Yi Chen. Yi Chen smiled and waved his hand, saying, "No need to be so polite, everyone. We're all in the same boat now, so helping each other is only right."
After a short rest, everyone regained some of their strength. Huanmo stood up, looked around at the forest, and said, "Although we've resolved the vine crisis, this forest seems to harbor even more dangers. Let's leave here as soon as possible." Everyone nodded in agreement.
Just as they were about to set off, a strange sound came from the depths of the forest. The sound was like someone weeping softly, or like the roar of some wild beast, echoing in the silent forest and sending chills down their spines.
Huanmo's heart skipped a beat, and her relaxed nerves tensed up again. "Did everyone hear that? What's that sound?" Wanru said with a serious expression, "It doesn't sound right. Is some danger approaching again?" Ying gripped the sharp blade in her hand, watching the direction from which the sound came warily.
Yi Chen's expression also turned serious. He said, "This voice has an eerie quality to it. Everyone should be careful. Don't act rashly yet; let's observe the situation first." Everyone held their breath and waited quietly.
As time passed, the eerie sound grew clearer, as if something was rapidly approaching. Suddenly, a gust of cold wind blew by, rustling the leaves, and the surrounding temperature plummeted. Huanmo and the others couldn't help but shiver.
After that gust of cold wind blew by, a dark shadow slowly emerged from the depths of the forest. The shadow's outline was indistinct; only its enormous size and sinister aura were discernible.
A strong sense of unease welled up in Huanmo's heart. He whispered to his companions, "Looks like we're in trouble again. This shadowy figure seems very strong. Everyone, get ready for battle." Ying, Wanru, and the others nodded and assumed their fighting stances.
As the shadowy figure drew closer, Huanmo and the others finally saw its appearance clearly. It was a giant beast resembling a black panther, but its body was translucent, glowing with a ghostly blue light, and its eyes flashed with an eerie red light, sending chills down their spines.
The colossal black panther roared, its sound shaking the surrounding trees. It pounced on Huanmo and the others with incredible speed, leaving them no time to react. Huanmo swiftly raised his sword to defend himself. However, the panther's strength was beyond imagination; Huanmo was sent flying by a powerful impact, crashing heavily to the ground.
"Brother Huanmo!" Ling'er exclaimed, wanting to run over. Wanru quickly pulled Ling'er back, saying, "Ling'er, don't be impulsive, let's think of a way together." Ying, the guardian, the woman in white, and Yichen quickly surrounded the black panther beast, engaging it in a fierce battle.
In this perilous forest, facing such a powerful black panther beast, can Huanmo and his companions once again escape danger? What is the connection between this mysterious black panther beast and the secrets hidden within this forest? And where will their adventure lead...?