PFC Chapter 145 The Eerie Passage
Chapter 145 The Eerie Passage
"Wait..." Before Zhuang Yu could finish speaking, the light in the passage suddenly went out, replaced by a thick darkness, so dark that one could not see their own hand in front of their face.
A chilling aura surged in like a tide, carrying a biting cold that seemed to threaten to engulf them.
"What happened?" Wang Yao's voice trembled slightly as she gripped Zhuang Yu's sleeve tightly.
Zhuang Yu shielded Wang Yao behind him, remaining vigilant and alert.
Thick fog had spread out of nowhere, rolling and surging in the darkness like a lurking beast.
Visibility was less than a meter, and the air was filled with a nauseating, fishy stench that was suffocating.
"Be careful!" Zhuang Yu shouted in a low voice, and spatial power circulated around him, forming a protective barrier.
He felt an inexplicable sense of oppression, as if something was lurking in the thick fog, watching them menacingly.
Wang Yao also held her breath, nervously watching her surroundings. The dangerous atmosphere in the air made it almost impossible for her to breathe.
In the silence, a rustling sound suddenly came from afar, growing clearer and clearer as it approached.
Immediately afterwards, several pairs of eerie green eyes lit up in the thick fog, flickering like will-o'-the-wisps, sending chills down one's spine.
“Shadow Beasts!” Zhuang Yu recognized these creatures lurking in the darkness at a glance.
They are agile and swift, feeding on the power of space, and are the most dangerous beings in this gloomy passage.
Almost simultaneously, several shadow beasts burst out of the thick fog, opening their blood-red mouths to reveal sharp fangs, and pounced on Zhuang Yu and Wang Yao.
Their eyes gleamed with a greedy light, as if they had spotted delicious prey.
Zhuang Yu reacted quickly, unleashing his spatial power instantly to trap a shadow beast in a small space, rendering it unable to move.
However, attacks from other Shadow Beasts came one after another, leaving him somewhat overwhelmed.
Sharp claws sliced through the air with a piercing whistling sound, heading straight for Zhuang Yu's vitals.
"Zhuang Yu, be careful!" Wang Yao exclaimed, her heart leaping into her throat.
Zhuang Yu had to defend against the Shadow Beasts' attacks while also protecting Wang Yao; the situation was extremely critical...
"Yao'er, don't be afraid!" Zhuang Yu shielded Wang Yao behind him, and the power of space acted like an invisible giant net, repelling the attacking shadow beasts one by one.
But he felt uneasy. These shadow beasts were fearless and numerous. If this continued, his spatial power would eventually be exhausted.
"Yao'er, don't be afraid!" He tried to calm Wang Yao, but his voice trembled slightly.
The fishy stench was even stronger, almost enough to make a person faint.
The eerie green eyes gleamed in the thick fog, like will-o'-the-wisps from hell, sending chills down one's spine.
The Shadow Beast's claws sliced through the air with a piercing shriek, each attack carrying a suffocating sense of oppression.
Although Zhuang Yu's spatial power was formidable, he gradually began to feel strained.
Small wounds began to appear on his body, and blood seeped into his clothes, causing a series of stinging pains.
Wang Yao was extremely anxious as she watched Zhuang Yu's wounds multiply.
She gripped Zhuang Yu's sleeve tightly, her fingertips turning white, but she was powerless to do anything.
She hated her own weakness, feeling she could only be a burden to Zhuang Yu, watching helplessly as he faced danger alone.
"Zhuang Yu..." she choked, her voice trembling so much it was almost inaudible.
The thick fog churned even more violently, as if it were about to engulf them.
The Shadow Beast's attacks grew increasingly fierce, pouring down like a torrential downpour.
Zhuang Yu's spatial power had been largely depleted, and his movements had begun to slow down.
He gritted his teeth, beads of sweat forming on his forehead, and a sense of despair rose in his heart.
Are they really going to die here?
Suddenly, Zhuang Yu felt a familiar fluctuation emanating from the mysterious space within his body.
This fluctuation, though faint, was clear, like a ray of dawn in the darkness, rekindling his hope.
"Yao'er, hold on tight to me!" he roared. Wang Yao hugged Zhuang Yu tightly, feeling his rapid heartbeat vibrating like a drum in her ears.
"Space power... return to its place!" Zhuang Yu suddenly closed his eyes and murmured softly.
Zhuang Yu concentrated his mind, his consciousness sinking into his dantian, and reconnected with that mysterious space.
Within the space, spiritual energy shone as brightly as a vast galaxy, and a pure power surged into his meridians, flowing throughout his entire body.
He felt an unprecedented power, as if he controlled the entire world.
With a wave of his hands, he unleashed a torrent of spatial power, like a flood bursting its banks, creating an invisible shockwave that instantly dispelled the surrounding fog.
Caught off guard, the Shadow Beasts were struck by this powerful force, letting out mournful howls as they crashed to the ground as if struck by a giant hammer, their eerie green eyes gradually dimming.
As the thick fog dissipated, some light returned to the passage, and its outline could be vaguely seen.
The fishy smell that filled the air gradually dissipated, replaced by a fresh scent.
Wang Yao was speechless with shock at what was happening before her eyes.
She had never seen Zhuang Yu possess such immense power, as if a god had descended to earth, inspiring awe in all who beheld him.
Overwhelmed with joy at surviving the ordeal, she could no longer contain her emotions and threw herself into Zhuang Yu's arms, hugging him tightly with tears in her eyes.
"Zhuang Yu, I'm so glad you're alright..." she choked up, her voice trembling violently.
Zhuang Yu gently stroked Wang Yao's hair and softly comforted her, "It's alright, Yao'er, I won't let anything happen to you." His tone was gentle yet firm, as if it could dispel all fear.
Feeling Zhuang Yu's warm embrace, Wang Yao's fear gradually dissipated, replaced by a strong sense of security.
She looked up at Zhuang Yu's resolute face, her heart filled with gratitude and love.
"Let's go." Zhuang Yu took Wang Yao's hand and continued walking forward along the passage.
The passage remained dark, concealing unknown dangers.
But at this moment, they leaned on each other, their hearts filled with courage and hope.
Suddenly, Zhuang Yu stopped, staring intently ahead, and whispered, "Yao'er, look..."
Following Zhuang Yu's gaze, Wang Yao saw a portal shimmering with a mysterious light at the end of the passage.
The light was not ordinary gold or white light, but multicolored and unpredictable, as if it contained the mysteries of the universe.
The space around the portal distorted slightly, like ripples on water, emanating strange energy fluctuations.
"What is that?" Wang Yao couldn't help but exclaim in a low voice, her eyes sparkling with curiosity.
She could sense the immense power hidden behind that portal, which made her both excited and somewhat fearful.
Zhuang Yu did not answer. He narrowed his eyes and carefully sensed the energy fluctuations emanating from the portal.
This fluctuation felt both familiar and strange to him, as if it had some connection to the mysterious space within his body.
His heart began to race, and a strange sense of anticipation welled up within him.
Could there be some earth-shattering secret hidden behind this portal?
“Let’s go take a look.” Zhuang Yu took Wang Yao’s hand and quickly walked towards the mysterious door.
As they drew closer, the light from the portal grew even brighter, and the surrounding space became even more distorted.
An invisible pressure came over her, making it difficult for Wang Yao to breathe.
The spatial power around Zhuang Yu surged, forming a protective barrier that shielded him and Wang Yao from the invisible pressure.
His face lit up with excitement, like an adventurer about to uncover the secrets of a treasure.
However, just as they were about to touch the portal, it suddenly shone brightly, and an overwhelming force surged out, violently blasting Zhuang Yu and Wang Yao away.
"Yao'er!" Zhuang Yu only managed to call out once before feeling dizzy and losing consciousness.