ushernet Chapter 138 An Encounter with a Man-Eating Flower
Chapter 138 An Encounter with a Man-Eating Flower
Seeing the large number of strange insects and their fierce attack, Lin Yu was worried, but he remained calm on the surface.
While maintaining the spiritual energy barrier, he shouted, "Everyone, don't panic! Keep your formation and slowly retreat towards the cave entrance. Let's get out of this narrow place first."
His firm gaze swept over the crowd, conveying confidence and strength to everyone.
Upon hearing Lin Yu's words, everyone moved towards the cave entrance, fighting and retreating simultaneously.
The folding fan in Lin Yu's hand kept flashing with light. With each flash, a wave of spiritual energy spread out, temporarily blocking the strange insect from getting closer.
Zhao Yu and Qian Feng stood back to back, engaging in a fierce battle against the surging monster insects.
Zhao Yu's wounds continued to multiply, but he remained incredibly brave, roaring, "These beasts, they think they can stop us from getting the Spirit Honey? No way!"
He wielded his broadsword with great force, each swing sending up a spray of blood.
Qian Feng's spear was like a dragon emerging from the sea; wherever the spear tip pointed, the strange insects fell one after another.
But the strange insects seemed endless, and the two gradually ran out of strength, their faces showing a mixture of exhaustion and determination.
Despite her pain, Xu Xiaoxiao worked together with Ziling. Ziling chanted incantations, and the gem at the top of her staff shone brightly. Rays of purple light darted through the swarm of strange insects like serpents, repelling those that approached.
Xu Xiaoxiao stood to the side, protecting Zi Ling with her longsword. Her eyes were filled with determination as she whispered to Zi Ling, "We must hold on and not let everyone down." The two worked together seamlessly and temporarily stabilized the situation.
Behind the crowd, Sun Yao heard their shouts and the sounds of battle, and her fear was gradually replaced by courage.
She gritted her teeth, opened her eyes, looked at the scene before her, and gripped the shield tightly in her hand.
She took a deep breath and shouted, "I can't hide in the back anymore! I'm going to fight alongside everyone!"
After saying that, she raised her shield and charged towards the swarm of strange insects, using the shield to block some of the attacks for Zhao Yu and Qian Feng in front of her.
Just as everyone was getting into trouble, suddenly, a huge roar came from the depths of the cave, as if something was moving rapidly.
Upon hearing the sound, the strange insects panicked, stopped their attack, and retreated deeper into the cave.
Seeing this, Lin Yu was overjoyed and shouted, "Everyone be careful, something might happen. Let's not act rashly."
Everyone stopped what they were doing, looked around warily, and prepared to deal with any new situations that might arise.
After a while, seeing that the strange insects had not reappeared, Lin Yu cautiously walked forward, with the others following closely behind.
They discovered that deep within the cave, a gigantic figure was slowly wriggling; it turned out to be a giant, monstrous insect king.
The King of Insects exuded a powerful aura, and its appearance put immense pressure on everyone.
Lin Yu said with a serious expression, "It seems that this is the leader of the strange insects. If we can defeat it, we may be able to obtain the Spirit Honey."
Everyone nodded, gripped their weapons, and prepared to engage in a life-or-death battle with the monster insect king.
The King of Insects launched the first attack, opening its enormous mouth and spitting out a stream of green venom.
Lin Yu reacted quickly, using the spiritual energy barrier formed by his folding fan to block the venom.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Zhao Yu and Qian Feng rushed towards the Monster King from both sides, their weapons flashing with spiritual energy as they fiercely stabbed at the Monster King's body.
Xu Xiaoxiao and Zi Ling were not to be outdone; they unleashed powerful spells to attack the monster king's weaknesses.
Sun Yao stood to the side, using her shield to block the monster king's counterattack for everyone.
After a fierce battle, the group finally found the Monster King's fatal weakness. Under Lin Yu's command, they worked together and defeated the Monster King in one fell swoop.
With the fall of the Monster King, the entire cave fell silent.
Everyone was exhausted, but their faces were beaming with joy.
Zhao Yu excitedly ran to the well, carefully took out a container, and began to fill it with spiritual honey.
Lin Yu looked at everyone and said with a smile, "We were able to succeed this time thanks to everyone's concerted efforts."
Everyone nodded in agreement. After harvesting the spirit honey, they left the strange insect's nest with joy and exhaustion, heading towards the cave.
Back in the cave, Zhao Yu divided the spiritual honey into six jade bottles, giving each person the same one. This was their first spoils of war since arriving in the secret realm, and Qian Feng and his two senior brothers were especially happy.
"Finally, we can get some cultivation resources too!" Qian Feng hugged the jade bottle and kissed it a few times; he was overjoyed.
Zi Ling glanced at this simpleton and laughed, "This is just the first step. Next, if we work together, we can obtain even more resources."
“Yes, Miss Ziling is right. Let’s rest properly before we set off again.” Xu Xiaoxiao put away the jade bottle and began to heal her wounds.
After resting for a few days, everyone regained their strength and decided to head towards the eastern part of the secret realm.
Rumor has it that the area is rich in spiritual energy and may contain even more precious cultivation resources.
Along the way, the surroundings were quiet and mysterious, with tall trees blocking out the sun, and sunlight filtering through the gaps in the branches and leaves to form golden beams of light.
The ground was covered with a thick layer of fallen leaves, which made a rustling sound when stepped on.
The air was filled with the scent of damp earth and vegetation, and occasionally the low growls of unknown beasts could be heard from afar.
As you walk, a wide meadow appears ahead. In the center of the meadow, a large patch of colorful flowers blooms freely. The petals are as soft as silk, swaying gently in the breeze and emitting a sweet and intoxicating fragrance.
Sun Yao was captivated by the beautiful scenery, her eyes sparkling with surprise. She quickened her pace unconsciously and exclaimed, "Wow, these flowers are so beautiful!"
Zhao Yu's eyes widened, and a slight smile appeared on his lips as he said with a look of rapture, "This smells so good, it makes me feel comfortable all over."
Xu Xiaoxiao, however, became wary. She frowned slightly, her eyes revealing caution, and whispered a reminder: "Everyone be careful. There are dangers everywhere in this secret realm. Such a beautiful and fragrant flower is probably strange."
Lin Yu held a folding fan, nodded slightly, and scanned the flowers back and forth, trying to detect any hidden dangers.
Just as everyone was hesitating, suddenly, the flower closest to Sun Yao opened its huge petals, revealing a mouth full of sharp fangs, and bit at her like lightning.
Sun Yao's face turned deathly pale instantly, and she screamed in terror, "Ah!"
Lin Yu reacted quickly, shouting, "Watch out!"
At the same time, he waved his folding fan, and a burst of spiritual energy shot towards the man-eating flower like a sharp blade, forcing it to retreat temporarily.
"It really is a man-eating flower! And a third-tier one at that! Everyone, retreat quickly!" Qian Feng shouted, beads of sweat appearing on his forehead, his eyes filled with tension.
The group quickly retreated, putting distance between themselves and the carnivorous plants.
However, the carnivorous plants were not about to give up. They swung their thick roots and rushed towards the group like a pack of frenzied beasts.
Zi Ling's expression was cold and stern. She quickly chanted a spell, and the tip of her staff shone brightly. A purple light screen instantly enveloped everyone, temporarily blocking the attack of the man-eating flower.
Zhao Yu brandished his broadsword, the blade flashing, each swing accompanied by a whooshing sound, cutting down the approaching carnivorous plants.
He gritted his teeth, a resolute expression on his face, and roared, "These despicable bastards, don't even think about hurting us!"
Despite her pain, Xu Xiaoxiao wielded her longsword and nimbly weaved through the carnivorous flowers. With a determined look in her eyes, she seized the opportunity and pierced the stamen of a carnivorous flower with her sword. The flower withered instantly, and green crystals appeared after it died.
Sun Yao was no longer afraid. She gripped her shield tightly, providing defense for her companions.
Although her hands trembled slightly from nervousness, her eyes were resolute as she shouted, "I won't hold everyone back anymore!"
While directing everyone's actions, Lin Yu unleashed powerful spiritual energy to attack the core of the man-eating flower.
His eyes were piercing, and sweat beaded on his forehead, but his expression remained calm as he shouted, "Everyone, coordinate your attacks and focus your assault on their roots!"
With everyone working together, one carnivorous plant after another was defeated.
After a fierce battle, the carnivorous plants gradually lost their offensive power and fell one after another.
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing the chaotic battlefield before them. Looking at the fallen crystals on the ground, Qian Feng instantly regained his strength, took out his storage bag, and began to pick them up. Seeing the bag full, Qian Feng grinned foolishly.
Although they were exhausted, their eyes shone with the relief and pride of surviving a disaster.
Looking at everyone, Lin Yu said with satisfaction, "Everyone performed exceptionally well this time. Let's keep moving forward, and I believe there are many more opportunities waiting for us ahead."
Everyone nodded, packed their belongings, and headed towards the mysterious east, their figures gradually disappearing into the dense jungle.