allonlinenovel Chapter 484
Chapter 484
Just as Jing Chu was about to relax his tense nerves and let his tired body rest, he suddenly heard a strange, chilling sound coming from deep within the Taoist temple. The sound was muffled and dragging, as if something incredibly huge and heavy was slowly and laboriously moving across the cluttered ground. This sudden noise instantly sent chills down his spine, his heart clenched, and his recently relaxed nerves tensed again, every hair on his body standing on end. He dared not relax for a moment, immediately becoming alert, quickly turning around, waving vigorously at the scattered guards, and shouting loudly, "Quick! Everyone, regroup!" His voice echoed in the empty and eerie Taoist temple, carrying a hint of urgency and tension.
As the eerie sounds grew louder and more frequent, a nauseating stench filled the air. Everyone instinctively covered their mouths and noses, their brows furrowed, their faces filled with disgust and fear. Then, an unimaginably enormous black shadow slowly emerged from the depths of the Taoist temple. It was a monster the size of a mountain, its body so massive it almost obscured a corner of the temple. With each step it took, the ground trembled violently, as if a mini-earthquake had occurred; the surrounding buildings shook, tiles fell, and shattered with a crisp cracking sound.
Upon closer inspection, the monster's body was covered in strange runes. These runes shimmered with an eerie green light, like countless will-o'-the-wisps leaping about, exuding a mysterious and dangerous aura. Even more bizarrely, when these runes came into contact with rainwater, they emitted a hissing sound, like ignited gunpowder, emitting puffs of pungent blue smoke.
Jing Chu's face was grave, his forehead covered in fine beads of sweat that mingled with the rain and slid down his cheeks. He knew the monster before him was no ordinary creature, and defeating it would be a fierce battle. He instinctively gripped his longsword, his knuckles turning white from the effort, but his eyes remained resolute, radiating a death-defying determination. "Everyone, be extremely careful! The runes on this monster are very likely related to the markings on the black-robed man from before!" he shouted a warning to the guards, his voice still clearly audible amidst the rain and the monster's footsteps.
The words had barely left his lips when the battle erupted once more, fierce as a storm. Without the slightest hesitation, Jing Chu lightly touched the ground and charged towards the monster like an arrow released from a bow. His longsword was raised high, its cold light gleaming, aimed directly at the monster's vitals. Seeing this, the guards mustered their courage and followed closely behind. They fanned out from different directions, launching an attack on the monster. Shouts of battle echoed through the empty Taoist temple, attempting to overwhelm the terrifying beast with their sheer force.
However, reality dealt them a heavy blow. The monster's hide was thick and tough; their attacks were like mosquito bites, barely causing any real damage. Some swords struck the monster's hard skin, leaving only shallow white marks; some spears were deflected. The monster seemed enraged by these attacks, letting out a deafening roar that spread like shockwaves, making everyone's eardrums ache. Many even lost their footing and staggered backward.
Just when everyone was at a loss and filled with despair, Jing Chu, in the midst of the fierce battle, suddenly noticed a rune on the monster's body flashing exceptionally brightly, thanks to his keen observation skills. The rune's light was like a flickering signal light, standing out starkly against the monster. A flash of inspiration struck him, a glimmer of hope appearing in his mind, and he immediately shouted at the top of his lungs, "Quick! Focus your attack on that rune!" His voice was filled with a do-or-die determination.
Hearing this, the group clung to the hope as if grasping at a straw, immediately adjusting their attack. Ignoring the monster's frenzied counterattacks, they charged recklessly towards the rune. Some were scratched by the monster's claws, bleeding profusely; others were knocked to the ground by its tail, but quickly rose again to continue the fight. After a fierce and brutal battle, the rune was finally destroyed by the combined attack of the group. With a muffled "bang," the rune burst forth with a blinding light, then shattered into fragments and dissipated into the air.
The monster let out a painful roar, its voice filled with resentment and rage. Its body began to shake violently, its steps faltering as if it had lost its balance. Seeing this, Jing Chu knew this was his last chance. Gritting his teeth, he mustered all his strength and thrust his sword into the monster's heart. The sword pierced its body, and the monster collapsed to the ground with a thud, splashing up a huge cloud of water and dust. With a muffled thud, the monster dissolved into a pool of black water, emitting an even stronger stench of decay, slowly flowing across the ground.
Jing Chu gasped for breath, his longsword trembling slightly from the exertion. He looked at everything before him, but felt no joy of victory. He knew this battle was far from over; this seemingly powerful monster might only be the vanguard, and an even more terrifying crisis might lurk in the darkness, silently approaching them.
As the monster crashed to the ground and dissolved into a pool of black water, the world seemed to freeze, everyone immersed in the relief of surviving a catastrophe. Rain pattered on the ground, mingling with blood and mud, flowing around their exhausted bodies. Their tense nerves finally relaxed, and they all let out a long sigh of relief. The weapons they had been gripping dropped unconsciously, their faces etched with exhaustion and relief, believing that this nightmarish battle was finally over.
However, another strange thing happened. Just as everyone lowered their guard, the seemingly lifeless pool of black water began to slowly ripple. Then, the fallen monster slowly started moving again, as if it had broken free from the abyss of death and returned. The runes on its body shone brightly, even more dazzlingly than before, hurting the eyes. An even more powerful and terrifying aura emanated from the monster, like an invisible storm, pressing down on the surrounding air and making everyone's breathing rapid and difficult.