It was raining heavily on the surface of the sea, and it seemed like it would continue for a long time. Even the island that had been standing in the sea for a long time was swaying a little.
In the depths of the unknown island, in the intricate underground space.
A few adventurers were not in a good situation either!
Splash splash splash … splash splash splash …
Thud thud thud …
The sound of turbulent water and hurried footsteps mixed together.
"Damn it, how can such a huge monster be raised in the barren underground space?! Does it eat its own tail every day? "
"Stop talking nonsense, run!"
Elvin and Milan dragged the weak Gary and ran for their lives in the puddles. With the help of the Transcendent Knight's strong physique, Gary's strong body floated in the air like a kite.
Behind them.
Slash —
The attack missed, and three long claw marks were left on the rock wall.
In the darkness, an aquatic lizard-like monster with a bone helmet on its head and dark green scales on its back was in hot pursuit. It occupied more than half of the corridor, and it was in hot pursuit.
According to the level of the human Transcendent, this powerful monster was at least at the level of a peak-level Knight. Even in the strange ruins, it was undoubtedly at the top of the food chain since it dared to look so arrogant!
Not to mention that Gary was not in a good state now, even if the three of them worked together in perfect condition, they had no chance of winning in such a narrow space with such a huge and thick monster.
Previously, in order to avoid the second radiation, the three of them decided to continue moving forward and left directly from the seventh hall to the tenth hall. After passing through the eighth hall, "Radiance", they did not smoothly reach the seventh hall, "Victory", as they had expected.
As they walked, the three of them were surprised to find that a large area of the corridor in front of them had collapsed, and it had connected to a completely "unknown" area! There were forks everywhere, and it was no longer the very regular twenty-two paths at the beginning.
However …
Before they could make a choice after seeing this situation, the big lizard hiding in the dark, who knew what prey it was preparing to ambush, had already attacked first.
Fortunately, Elvin's "Data Analyzing Vision" had marked its outline in advance, so it did not succeed in its sneak attack.
Left with no choice, the three of them could only choose a random path and rush in.
"Milan, quickly divine where we should go."
"There's a big guy chasing after us. How do you expect me to divine?! Eh? Eh? Eh? "
Just as Milan opened her mouth to refute Elvin, he had already grabbed her collar and lifted her onto his shoulder.
"Leave the escape to me. Hurry up with the divination!"
Although a Knight's physical attributes were at most a few times that of an ordinary person, the Extraordinary transformation had completed a comprehensive and systematic improvement. The fact that they were able to utilize their physical attributes, which didn't seem too exaggerated, to the extreme was not as simple as being slightly stronger than ordinary people in every aspect!
Just like how Elvin was carrying two people at the same time, but he was still able to escape like a thief!
"Quick, run faster! I can smell the stench from its mouth … "
Sizzle!
A mouthful of stinky green mucus splattered behind the three of them, melting a part of the rock wall.
[Sword Style – Wave Jump!]
Elvin used his secret swordsmanship to speed up and leap a large distance forward. After pulling the big lizard far away, he let Milan relax and focus on the divination.
"The key and the way out are pointing to the same place, but it's definitely not the theoretical top of the inverted tree, the first original 'crown'. It's even further down!"
Milan said quickly while lying on Elvin's shoulder.
"It doesn't matter. Running for our lives is more important!"
Following Milan's guidance, Elvin suddenly turned at the next intersection. The tunnel here was obviously not as meticulously excavated as the hall in front. There were even traces of half-finished construction in many places.
"It's underwater!"
"Okay, hold your breath! Three, two, one … "
At the end of the path, there was a small pool formed by accumulated water. As if there was a pressure difference, water gushed out of the small pool and formed a fountain. At least, it meant that the underwater path was connected to other places.
Splash!
Under the water.
At the crucial moment, Milan's divination did not screw up. A slanted downward passage appeared in the relatively clean water, and there were obvious signs of artificial excavation.
Looking at the large area of cracks and subsidence on the wall, it was obvious that something must have happened to this ruin. It was that unknown change that caused the structure to change, and it started to seep water, and it was seawater …
Not long after diving into the underwater passage, they heard creaking sounds coming from above. It was the sound of sharp claws scratching the rocks.
When this underwater passage was first excavated, it was obvious that the problem of such a huge creature was not considered. The fresh prey had escaped, and no matter how violent the big lizard was, it could not drill its way in.
Temporarily avoiding the disaster, the three of them swam to the other side of the passage. Unsurprisingly, there were various kinds of marine fish swimming in the water. This passage was indeed connected to the sea.
Swimming was a basic skill for the navy. As extraordinary Knights, the three of them stretched their limbs, relying on their superhuman physique, they were much stronger than the so-called swimmers.
Even if they braved the reverse current, they reached the other end of the passage in just a minute.
During this time, they were extremely grateful that they had the help of an "illumination" that could be used underwater. If they had used a torch, they might have lost their way or even lost their way because the torch was extinguished.
Puff!
"Huff … Huff …"
The three of them came out from the other end of the passage, but the scene in front of them was not the sea that they had imagined. It was another vast underground cavern!
There was a large expanse of water and air. Perhaps it was because of the difference in potential between the two sides of the passage that caused the seawater on one side to gush to the other, which also provided a source of food for the creatures living on the other side.
No longer thinking about the principle, the three of them climbed ashore. Their bones creaked and their muscles vibrated. In the white mist rising, their clothes quickly dried. However, there was a layer of snow-white salt on them, which made them feel a little uncomfortable.
"What is this place?"
Milan looked up at the rock wall that was at least dozens of meters high. The breeze was mixed with the smell of fish. This place was obviously connected to the outside world. At least they did not have to worry about being trapped forever.
"Shh —"
Elvin gave the two of them a look.
Milan and Gary followed Elvin's finger and were instantly shocked.
On the other side of this vast space, the rock wall was covered with grottoes of various sizes. Each grotto was supported by very classical and exquisite pillars that were half-buried into the ground. One layer was stacked on top of another, like a staircase that was divided into three levels.
The outside of each level was densely packed with marble sculptures. They were all images of fit and beautiful men. Some were bare-handed, while others were holding various weapons. They were like ancient guards in this underground space.
The style was exactly the same as the ones that were destroyed by the pirates in the previous two halls.
However, in the eyes of Elvin and the other two, the originally exquisitely carved architectural sculptures had been eroded by water and wind for an unknown period of time. They were already mottled and withered beyond recognition.
It showed the prosperity of this place in the past, but also engraved the desolation and bleakness of the present.
However, there was one thing that contrasted with the mottled antiquity. That was the topmost level of the three grottoes. There was a crown-shaped sculpture that almost reached the ceiling of this space.
The three sharp horns carved from snow-white rock were like a huge crown. At this time, there was not even a speck of dust on it. There was not even a trace of mottling caused by the passage of time.
Thump … Thump …
Gary and Milan did not have much of a reaction. Elvin's heart beat violently when he saw the building, especially the snow-white crown sculpture.
Ever since he arrived at this island, his spiritual senses were unprecedentedly strong at this time.
Go in! Go in!
Thinking back to the strange plant roots and the actions of the giant lizards, it seemed a little deliberate. His group had come all the way here. Although it was a little thrilling, it was far from fatal. It was as if they were deliberately driven here.
As for those little monsters that looked like frogs and fishes? Those that had been turned into mosaics were not worth his concern.
Elvin was a little hesitant. However, the owner of this place seemed to be more anxious than him.
The moment they entered this space, a breeze that could only be sensed by spirituality blew from the direction of the cave on the third floor.
As the three of them felt a slight chill in their hearts, the shadow of a tall man in a long robe suddenly appeared in front of them. He did not speak. Like a silent film, he extended his translucent right hand and made an inviting gesture in the direction of the grottoes.
Although his appearance was strange, it could not erase the elegance and calmness that seemed to be carved into his bones.
"You … Who are you?"
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