Chapter 37: The Shocking Secret in a Desperate Situation
The night was like thick ink, wrapping the Fantasy World Continent in a suffocating darkness. The cold moon hung high in the sky, and the pale light seemed to be swallowed up by the endless darkness, appearing powerless. Lin Xiao and Mo Yu struggled forward in this desolate valley, one step deep and one step shallow. The strong wind was like the roar of a demon, tearing their clothes wantonly.
Lin Xiao's brows were tightly twisted into a "川" shape, and her eyes were full of anxiety and uneasiness. She tightly grasped the sword in her hand, and the hilt was soaked with her sweat. Her steps seemed heavy and staggering. "Mo Yu, this damn place is too weird! I feel goose bumps all over my body, and it feels like there is a time bomb in my heart that can explode at any time!" She panted and complained loudly.
Mo Yu's eyes were as sharp as an eagle's, and he scanned the surroundings vigilantly. There was no fear on his face, only determination and calmness. "Xiao'er, don't be afraid. I'm here. Even if the King of Hell comes, he has to get past me first!" His voice was steady and powerful, as if he had given Lin Xiao a reassurance.
Suddenly, an eerie and terrifying laugh came from the front. The laughter echoed in the valley, like a curse from hell, making people shudder.
"Hahahaha, you guys are finally here!"
Lin Xiao and Mo Yu stopped in their tracks, leaning against each other with their backs, and quickly took a defensive stance. Lin Xiao's heartbeat instantly accelerated, as if it was about to jump out of her throat. "Mo Yu, who is this? Why does it feel so creepy!" Her voice trembled with fear that was difficult to conceal.
A black shadow slowly walked out of the darkness like a ghost, his face was completely obscured by the shadow, leaving only a pair of eyes flashing with strange light, like a will-o'-the-wisp in the dark.
"Do you think you can easily uncover the secrets of the fantasy world? You are too naive!" The black shadow's voice was icy cold, as if it could freeze a person's soul.
Lin Xiao bit her lip and shouted angrily: "Who are you? Stop playing tricks here! Show your true face if you dare!" Her eyes were burning with anger, as if she wanted to burn the black shadow to ashes.
The shadow sneered, "Want to know? Then follow me."
After saying that, the black shadow turned and walked towards the depths of the valley. The figure was looming in the darkness, as if it would disappear at any time.
Lin Xiao and Mo Yu looked at each other, their eyes full of hesitation and entanglement.
"Mo Yu, do we really want to follow them? I always feel that this is a trap." Lin Xiao's voice was full of worry.
Mo Yu pondered for a moment and said firmly: "No risk, no gain. We must find out what is going on."
So they followed the shadow carefully.
As they went deeper into the valley, the surrounding environment became more and more eerie. The jagged rocks looked like ferocious ghost faces, and the tangled withered vines looked like countless outstretched devil claws.
"Mo Yu, I have a bad feeling. I feel like we have walked into a dead end and there is no turning back." Lin Xiao's voice trembled even more violently, and her hands tightly grasped the corner of Mo Yu's clothes.
Mo Yu held her hand and gave her strength: "Don't be afraid, Xiao'er. No matter what lies ahead, I will protect you."
At this moment, the shadow stopped in front of an ancient cave. The cave exuded a decadent smell, and a layer of mysterious mist filled the cave entrance.
"There are shocking secrets of the fantasy world hidden in here. It depends on whether you have the courage to go in." The black shadow said provocatively.
Lin Xiao and Mo Yu hesitated for a moment, and finally decided to walk into the cave.
The cave was filled with a pungent smell, as if it was a rotten stench that had lingered for thousands of years. A strange light flickered on the wall, sometimes bright and sometimes dim, which made people feel creepy.
"What the hell is this place? It feels like I've walked into a horror movie!" Lin Xiao covered his mouth and nose, his voice full of disgust.
Suddenly, there was a sound of a mechanism being activated, like the countdown of death. Countless sharp arrows shot from all directions, the arrowheads flashing with cold light, as if to shoot them into hedgehogs.
"Be careful!" Mo Yu shouted loudly. He instantly protected Lin Xiao under him, waving his sword. The sword shadow was like a silver light curtain, trying his best to block the sharp arrow.
"Swish, swish, swish!" Sharp arrows kept shooting at him, scratching Mo Yu's arm and staining his sleeves with blood. But he still gritted his teeth and refused to retreat even a step.
"Mo Yu, are you okay?" Lin Xiao asked anxiously, his eyes full of concern.
"I'm fine, don't worry!" Mo Yu responded loudly.
After a thrilling fight, they finally resisted the attack of this wave of arrows.
"Huh... I'm finally safe for now." Lin Xiao let out a long sigh and collapsed to the ground.
Mo Yu pulled Lin Xiao up and said, "We can't let our guard down. We don't know what dangers are waiting for us."
They continued to move forward cautiously.
Deep in the cave, they found an ancient book emitting a mysterious light. The ancient book was suspended in the air, surrounded by a faint halo, as if it were a rare treasure.
Lin Xiao was about to reach out to take it, but Mo Yu quickly stopped her: "Be careful, there might be something fishy going on."
At this moment, the ancient book opened automatically, and a beam of light shot up into the sky, illuminating the entire cave. The light was so strong that it was impossible to open one's eyes.
"This...what on earth is this?" Lin Xiao was so surprised that his mouth was wide open and his eyes were wide.
A mysterious voice came from the light: "This is the Book of Destiny of the Fantasy World. It can solve all mysteries, but it also comes with great dangers. Whether it is a blessing or a curse depends on your luck..."
Lin Xiao and Mo Yu looked at each other, their hearts filled with doubts and worries. How should they choose? What kind of shocking secrets are hidden behind this book of destiny?