Chapter 123 "The Great Adventure in the Fantasy World: Lin Xiao's Life-and-Death Breakout
The night was like a huge black curtain, tightly covering the Fantasy World Continent, engulfing the entire world in endless darkness. In the inky sky, the few sparse stars were like dim gems, looming behind the thick dark clouds, as if they would be completely swallowed up by the darkness at any time. The cold night wind howled through the mountains and forests, making a sharp and shrill whistle, like the roar of evil spirits from the abyss of the underworld.
Lin Xiao walked alone on this eerie path. Her figure looked particularly thin and lonely under the pale moonlight. Her brows were furrowed, and there seemed to be a deep ravine between her brows, which was filled with anxiety and uneasiness. Her eyes were filled with deep fear, but also with a hint of stubbornness and indomitable spirit. The wind blew up her hair, which danced wildly in the wind like a ball of black flame, whipping her pale face in a mess, but she had no intention of taking care of it.
"What is going on? Why has everything become so weird?" Lin Xiao murmured to herself, with a slight tremor in her voice, as if her soul was trembling in it.
Suddenly, a black crow flew over her head and uttered a shrill cry, which sounded like a horn of death, exploding in the silent night sky. Lin Xiao's heart suddenly tightened, as if being tightly grasped by an invisible big hand, making it almost impossible for her to breathe.
She subconsciously quickened her pace, and the dead branches under her feet made a "crunching" sound under her steps. Each sound was like a countdown to death, which was particularly harsh in the silent night. The surrounding trees were like monsters with bared fangs and claws. Their twisted branches seemed like the claws of the devil, ready to drag her into the endless dark abyss at any time.
"Damn it, what the hell is this place!" Lin Xiao couldn't help but curse, his voice filled with anger and fear.
At this moment, a dark shadow passed by Lin Xiao like a ghost, bringing with it a gust of cold wind. Lin Xiao turned around abruptly, and the sword in her hand was instantly unsheathed, flashing a cold light in the moonlight. However, there was nothing behind her, only the endless darkness and the whistling wind.
"Who is it? Come out! If you have the guts, don't hide!" Lin Xiao shouted loudly. Her voice echoed in the silent forest, but the only response was her own violent heartbeat.
Lin Xiao clenched the sword in her hand, her palms were full of sweat, and the sweat slid down the hilt, dripping onto the ground, and was instantly absorbed by the dry soil. Her breathing became rapid and heavy, and every breath seemed to be desperately trying to snatch a glimmer of life from this terrifying atmosphere.
"Mo Yu, where are you? If you don't show up, I really can't hold on any longer!" Lin Xiao called out silently in his heart, with a hint of tears in his voice.
Just when she was extremely nervous and almost collapsed, a dilapidated temple suddenly appeared in front of her. The door of the temple was closed, and there was a strange atmosphere around it. The atmosphere seemed to have life, twisting and entangled in the air.
Lin Xiao hesitated for a moment, with a hint of hesitation and fear in her eyes. But in the end, she decided to go in and take a look. After all, in this deserted place, this temple might be her only hope.
She slowly pushed open the heavy door, and the hinges made a dull and long sound, as if it was the groan of a giant beast that had been sleeping for a thousand years and was awakening. The temple was filled with an old and decayed smell, which made Lin Xiao cough.
The murals on the walls are already mottled, and the originally brilliant colors have become blurred under the erosion of time. Only some strange shapes and twisted lines can be vaguely seen, as if telling an unknown horror story.
"What is this place? It feels like a cursed place." Lin Xiao said softly, his voice echoing in the empty temple, sounding particularly eerie.
At this moment, a gloomy voice sounded in her ears: "Little girl, you shouldn't come here."
Lin Xiao was startled, her body trembled violently, and her sword almost slipped out of her hand. She turned around quickly and saw a mysterious old man appear behind her.
The old man was wearing a black robe that seemed to blend into the darkness. There were some strange runes embroidered on it, flashing a strange light. His face was covered with deep wrinkles, each of which was like a scar left by the years, telling of endless vicissitudes. His eyes were deep and mysterious, as if hiding endless secrets and dangers.
"Who are you?" Lin Xiao asked warily, with a hint of trembling in his voice.
The old man smiled slightly, and that smile seemed particularly strange in this gloomy environment. "I am the guardian of this temple, and I am the one who can answer your questions."
Lin Xiao looked at him doubtfully, his eyes full of suspicion and vigilance. "Can you really help me? Don't tell me this is another trap!"
The old man nodded, "But you have to pay the price."
Lin Xiao gritted his teeth and said, "As long as I can find the truth, I am willing to pay any price!"
The old man smiled and said, "Well, follow me."
Lin Xiao followed the old man into the depths of the temple, where there was an even thicker mysterious atmosphere. In the darkness, there were faint sounds of strange sounds, as if countless pairs of eyes were peeping at them in the darkness.
"What on earth is this place? Why do I feel uneasy?" Lin Xiao couldn't help but say.
The old man did not answer, but just led the way silently.
Suddenly, a huge stone gate appeared in front of them, engraved with strange patterns and runes.
"Open this door and you will get the answer you want." said the old man.
Lin Xiao looked at the stone door, her heart full of hesitation and fear. But in the end, she still plucked up the courage, walked forward, and pushed the stone door.
As the stone door slowly opened, a powerful force came towards them, sucking Lin Xiao and the old man in.
Lin Xiao’s eyes went dark and he lost consciousness.
When she woke up again, she found herself in a strange place, surrounded by a barren desert, with the scorching sun hanging high and the heat waves rolling.
"Where is this? How did I get here?" Lin Xiao shouted in despair.
At this moment, a voice sounded in her mind: "Welcome to the trial land. Only by passing the test can you leave alive."
Can Lin Xiao pass this mysterious test? Can she find her way home? Everything is still unknown...