Under the leadership of Jiang Heng, Zhan Chen and his party marched all the way north. They also encountered monsters and some scattered warriors many times along the way. However, with the strength of the three of them, they were able to get through the danger without encountering any major dangers.
twists and turns.
More than a month passed in the blink of an eye. During this month, the surrounding situation changed a lot. It turned out that wherever they walked, they were covered with rocky hills and looked desolate. There were only four monsters they encountered.
At the fifth level, it is not enough to practice swordsmanship for three people; but now, it is beginning to appear sparse.
The sparse vegetation has been removed, and the whole area has added a lot of vitality, making it less monotonous than before. However, instead of being happy about this, the three of them felt more and more urgent. Because the enemies they encountered also gradually
They became stronger and gradually approached their limit.
On this day, Jiang Heng seemed particularly excited. He was often at a loss and spoke incoherently. Every once in a while, he would stop and look at the surrounding scenery in a daze. Seeing this, Zhan Chen was confused and tried to ask: Brother Jiang, what are you doing?
What's going on
Jiang Heng murmured: We are almost there, we are almost there. I am very familiar with the road here and will never forget it.
Are we almost arriving at Yuanhe? Zhan Chen asked anxiously, because these days, he has also suffered from traveling on the road, but after walking for so many days, he didn't even see the shadow of a creek, which made him start to doubt.
, are what Jiang Heng said before imaginary or fabricated things to deceive himself?
Yes, when we arrived at Jiangheng, we sighed and pointed to a raised hill in front of us and said: We will understand when we go up there and take a look.
So the three of them climbed the short mountain. The short mountain was not high, only about 300 meters, but standing on the top of the mountain, they could overlook the surrounding area within a certain range. When Zhan Chen stood on the top of the mountain, he looked far ahead.
At this time, what appeared in his field of vision were many small black-gray streams. They were like capillaries on the human body, spreading over a vast area in the distance, and steaming gray mist into the sky all the time.
of fog.
Those fogs are mainly made of turbid water and earth spiritual energy. When they float up to a certain height, they float and drift, and they persist for a long time. They are also the main culprit that causes the daytime at the bottom of the Abyss Pond to look like dark.
Under the irrigation of these streams, the terrain began to become gentle, and large trees flourished here, gradually connecting into sheets and strips, forming forests.
However, these forests looked particularly dark and gloomy under the light black mist. Now Zhan Chen finally understood why people called this forest a black forest.
Jiang Heng pointed to the woods in front and said solemnly: Zhan Chen and Zhou Ziru, our challenge really begins when we enter the black forest. You all follow me closely and don't run around casually. Do you understand?
Zhan Chen and Zhou Ziru both nodded. After getting along with each other for a month, Zhou Ziru slowly accepted the reality of living with Jiang Heng. However, he still had no conversation with this devil, and his usual communication was limited to a few words.
Simple responses, gestures, eyes, etc. In short, after a period of running in, the three of them finally had the most basic tacit understanding.
After coming down from the top of the mountain, they continued to move towards the dark forest. Not long after, they actually arrived in front of the dark forest.
The black forest looks even more gloomy when viewed up close. The tall trees in the forest can grow up to nearly a hundred meters. The branches on the giant trees are intertwined and the leaves are densely layered. These trees have been sucking the water of the Yuan River, so they are also
It can't help but be tainted with its gloomy atmosphere. Both the trunk and the leaves show an unnatural gray-black color.
And these behemoths are even more threatening when they are connected into a piece; above the woods, water vapor accumulates, and under the action of low temperature, it condenses into frost and snow, drifting and falling endlessly, making it even more desolate and bone-chilling; in addition, deep in the dense forest
, the faint sounds of cries of humans and monsters made people hesitate and uneasy.
Zhan Chen stood in front of the woods. There was always a faint sense of crisis in his subconscious. This sense of crisis seemed to be trying to persuade him not to enter. However, on the other hand, from a rational point of view, he had to take risks. Because Jiang Heng
It has been said that to leave this abyss, passing through the black forest and reaching the central area is the only way for them.
At this time, he heard Jiang Heng say softly: Let's go. Then, he took steps into the forest, taking each step very steadily and slowly, like a civet cat quietly approaching its prey, and then
Like a thief who breaks into a house late at night, tiptoeing and cautious, afraid of making any noise.
His carefulness also infected Zhan Chen and Zhou Ziru behind him. They also followed closely. No one said a word, not even a sound.
In the woods, it is even more forbidding. There are tall and lush trees above, and below there are dead branches and rotten leaves that have accumulated for countless years. They are piled up thickly, making them sink in when one steps on them. Not to mention how awkward it is.
; And in front of me there are those waist-high thickets of grass, and that annoying
The bushes were tangled and blocked their way forward. The three of them had to take out their swords and cut off these branches and leaves before they could move forward. However, no matter how careful they were, they still inevitably alerted those who were hiding in the bushes and grass.
The hunters in.
Suddenly, Jiang Heng in front stopped and shouted: Be careful
It was too late, but soon, a black light shot out from the depths of the grass on the side, heading straight for Zhou Ziru's throat.
Facing the sneak attack, Zhou Ziru smiled coldly, swung his long sword and slapped it to the ground.
Everyone took a closer look and found out that it was actually an insect monster. It looked like a locust. It was small, only about a foot long. Its body was grey-brown, its six legs were strong and powerful, and its pair of wings were as sharp as sharp blades.
Especially the pair of large jaws in front of its head are nearly ten centimeters long, with needle-like tips and a faint cold light.
This monster doesn't seem to be strong. It's only the sixth level. Zhou Ziru wanted to kill it with a sword. But he heard Jiang Heng yelling in fear: Damn it, this is a blood-sucking locust. Run away and ignore the people around you.
Zhan Chen and Zhou Ziru were the first to flee backward.
Zhan Chen and Zhou Ziru were still stunned for a moment when they heard a roar in the bushes in front of them, and thousands of blood-sucking locusts flew out in an instant. Among them, there was one that was different, nearly one meter long, and covered with a coat.
With a layer of fine carapace, it even reaches the level of seventh-level elementary level. He is obviously the leader of this group of insects.
The two of them suddenly realized that this kind of monsters lived in groups. They immediately turned around, followed Jiang Heng and ran away. However, the group of insects refused to let go and chased after them. Fortunately, a few people had advanced cultivation skills.
, throw them away quickly.
However, Jiang Heng did not dare to take it lightly and fled to the bank of a tributary of the Yuan River, and then plunged into the river.
Both Zhan Chen and Zhou Ziru were puzzled by this, so they listened to Jiang Heng's explanation: Zhan Chen, Zhou Ziru, come on, follow my example and jump into the abyss together.
Zhan Chen looked at the turbid river water but hesitated, and asked puzzledly: Brother Jiang, since we have got rid of those blood-sucking locusts, why do we still jump into the river?
We didn't escape. Blood-sucking migratory locusts are particularly sensitive to the scent of their prey. They have locked onto us. Those beasts never give up until they catch their prey. If we just run away blindly, we will be trapped by these guys all day long.
They were chased and chased endlessly, and only the water of the Yuan River could make them retreat.
And at this moment, from behind Zhan Chen and Zhou Ziru, the roaring sound of the swarms of locusts flapping their wings came again, which seemed to further prove that Jiang Heng's words were true.
Therefore, Zhan Chen and Zhou Ziru had no choice but to suppress their nausea and both threw themselves into the Yuan River. The interior of the Yuan River was as cold as an ice cave, and the coldness penetrated directly into the seams of human bones, even though Zhan Chen was already a middle-level Martial Emperor.
, I was still shivering from the cold.
They were coming, and as soon as they dived into the water, Jiang Heng yelled again.
So Zhan Chen had to bury his head in the water, and there was another smell. The cold and turbid river water penetrated his nostrils, and it was as irritating as pepper water.
Suddenly, I heard a buzzing sound coming from above. It was the swarm of locusts flying over. They hovered above the rolling Yuan River for a long time. They couldn't find any trace of Zhan Chen and others, so they flew away unwillingly.
go back.
At this point, the three of them got out of the turbulent river and swam to the shore.
Gaga, those plague gods were finally sent away. Among all the monsters, the one I hate the most is the insect. Jiang Heng laughed, seeming quite proud of his smart decision.
However, as the saying goes: good fortune never comes alone, and misfortune never comes alone. Before his laughter ended, he only heard the sound of gurgling water behind him.
Zhan Chen reacted quickly and jumped onto the shore, shouting loudly to Zhou Ziru and Jiang Heng who were still in the water: Brother Ziru Jiang, be careful something is coming out from behind.
As soon as he finished speaking, there was a loud popping sound, and the Yuan River behind Jiang Heng exploded. A giant monster jumped out of the water, setting off a huge wave of water, and swept Jiang Heng and Zhou Ziru away.
They were all thrown into the air.
Fortunately, they were both strong Martial Emperors and reacted quickly. They both landed on the ground with a backflip, and then looked at the monster in the water. After just one encounter, Jiang Heng frowned. It is said that extreme joy leads to sorrow. Avoiding pits and falling into wells, they were again attacked by powerful monsters.
The predator is watching.
I saw that the monster was more than ten meters long, with a thick and round body, about two meters in diameter, headless and legless, with only two huge mouthparts on the front and rear ends. It was all dark and tightly wrapped in fine scales.
There is only a small area of softness in the abdomen
It is pure white and has no scale protection; it has a body like a leech and is as long as a giant python. The most terrifying thing is that there are two rows of tiny eyes on both sides of its back. These eyes are embedded in the scales, and there are countless of them at once.