401: The Ancient Ferocious Beast Eclipse (VII)

The passage was narrow and deep, filled with a damp, decaying smell. Luminous mineral stones embedded in the rock walls on either side emitted a faint glow, barely illuminating the path ahead.

Su Han held Bi Yao tightly, his steps like flight.

Behind them, the roar of the Corroding Abyss grew fiercer, accompanied by the rumble of collapsing rocks, shaking the entire underground world.

Su Han could feel the ground beneath his feet trembling slightly, as if it could collapse at any moment.

"Hold on, Bi Yao!"

Su Han's voice echoed in the darkness. As he ran, he paid attention to his surroundings.

The passage was sometimes wide, sometimes narrow, sometimes sloping upward, sometimes plunging downward, like a natural labyrinth.

Bi Yao kept her eyes tightly shut, her face as pale as paper, her forehead covered in cold sweat.

The Spirit Energy within her body was completely depleted, and with the activation of the Soul-Devouring Curse, waves of pain crashed over her like a tide.

She gritted her teeth, enduring the discomfort in her body, trying not to be a burden to Su Han.

Suddenly, a fork in the path appeared ahead.

Su Han hesitated for a moment, then chose the left passage.

However, they had only run a few steps when the rocks behind them collapsed with a roar, blocking their way.

At the same time, a low roar came from the right passage, as if some massive creature was approaching.

Su Han's heart tightened. He held Bi Yao tighter and quickened his pace.

In the right passage, the putrid smell grew stronger, and the sound of bones grinding could faintly be heard.

Su Han clenched his fists, ready to face any danger that might appear at any moment.

Just then, a massive cave appeared ahead.

A thick layer of mist filled the cave, making it difficult to see what was inside.

Su Han cautiously entered the cave, observing his surroundings vigilantly.

Suddenly, a piercing shriek came from the mist.

Su Han's expression changed. He quickly shielded Bi Yao behind him.

He saw a massive figure slowly emerge from the mist. It was a winged bat monster. Its eyes flickered with a faint green light, and sharp fangs were revealed in its mouth.

The bat monster let out a roar, flapping its huge wings and lunging towards Su Han.

Su Han drew the short sword from his waist and met it.

The short sword clashed against the bat monster's claws, sending sparks flying.

Su Han tried to find the bat monster's weakness. He discovered that the bat monster's eyes were its most vulnerable point.

So, seizing the opportunity, he thrust his sword towards the bat monster's eyes.

The bat monster cried out in pain, letting out a shriek, and stumbled back a few steps.

However, the bat monster did not give up its attack.

It flapped its wings, stirring up a fierce wind that almost made Su Han lose his footing.

Su Han gritted his teeth and unleashed the Cold Jade Technique, forming a shield of ice around himself.

Just as Su Han and the bat monster were locked in a stalemate, Bi Yao suddenly let out a faint cry: "Su Han, behind you..."

Su Han's heart jumped. He quickly turned around.

He saw a massive crack slowly opening on the cave wall behind them, with countless black tentacles extending from the crack.

Su Han didn't have time to think. He picked up Bi Yao and dodged to the side.

The tentacles brushed past their bodies, bringing with them a bone-chilling cold.

Su Han inwardly cursed, never expecting that so many dangers were hidden within this cave.

However, while dodging the tentacles, Su Han unexpectedly discovered a stone door.

The stone door was covered in ancient runes, emitting a mysterious light.

Su Han picked up Bi Yao and walked to the stone door, attempting to open it.

He used all his strength to push the stone door, but it didn't move at all.

Su Han carefully observed the runes on the stone door. Suddenly, he remembered the similar runes he had seen in the Netherworld Valley.

He closed his eyes, recalled the arrangement of the runes, and then, following the method from his memory, gently touched the runes.

As Su Han moved, the runes on the stone door lit up, and the stone door slowly opened.

A musty scent wafted out. Behind the stone door was a spacious stone chamber.

In the center of the stone chamber was a large stone platform. On the platform lay an ancient book and a bead emitting a blue light.