Chapter 162: Sign, Mine Soldiers, Tentacle Monster
Ryan and several magic alchemy puppets were walking in front like "mine soldiers", exploring the way.
The underground palace here is like the ancient tombs in the tomb-robbing novels of previous lives, cold and scary.
Deep in the dark corridor, there is always an unknown existence. Sometimes the cold wind blows into the clothes, like some cold soft animal passing through the spine, giving people goose bumps all over the ground.
However, the "demon energy of the abyss" here is already very strong. Breathing deeply makes Ryan feel as if thousands of pores have opened up.
But in order to conceal his [Divine Healing Technique], he pretended to take out a gas mask and put it on his face.
His storage ring contained some commonly used medical instruments, nothing special. The mages had probably already checked them and had no interest in taking them away.
Mages are one of the wealthiest professions among the extraordinary, especially high-level mages. No one in this group of red robes would look down upon such a small fortune.
…
The underground palace is very quiet, so quiet that you can clearly hear your own breathing and heartbeat.
The magical light in their hands looked like stars in the endless darkness.
After walking for a while, Ryan had a general understanding of the layout of these buildings. In the era of the "Monkr Civilization", this was probably a huge city with hundreds of thousands of people living here.
They built and carved out a large number of buildings along the rock walls of this deep pit .
Houses, palaces, altars, baths, blacksmith shops... everything needed for life is here.
Even though countless years have passed and all objects have decayed, traces of the ancient civilization's human life can still be seen.
Ryan didn't dare to be careless at all.
Because before this, the High Priest of Mafa had already told him that there was no way back from this temple.
Although the Colemans could not clearly explain what kind of danger there was in the temple, he had just heard a piece of news from the red-robed wizards behind him that there seemed to be some "monster" in the depths of the darkness.
Although Ryan was curious why these guys didn't go up but went down, he didn't dare to ask.
Even if they were asked, those wizard masters probably wouldn't answer about a "mortal being".
The further you go down, the more forks there are in the corridor.
However, from beginning to end, Ryan did not sense any trace of the existence of the "monster".
He was in no hurry to get away.
For the time being, it seems that having a group of red-robed wizards following him is safer than going alone.
…
Since it is a city inhabited by large numbers of humans, there must be writing.
Just then, as we approached a corridor, we saw a fork in the road and a "road sign" carved on the rock wall.
On the left is the [Buchner Feeding Cave], and on the right is the [Gallery of Sorrows].
Although Ryan didn't know what the "Bichner" was, there was a clear "Danger, Do Not Enter" warning on the left wall. Deep in that corridor seemed to be some kind of monster fed by ancient civilization humans...
Ryan didn't dare to show that he understood it. Without waiting for the mages behind him to say anything, he just lowered his head and walked into the passage on the right.
Although the red-robed wizards were not happy with Ryan's self-willed behavior, they did not say anything.
After all, in the end you have to choose one path to take, and no one knows which one is the right one, so it saves some effort if someone makes the right choice.
[Prayer Square], [Mitkan Exit], [Night Shadow Corridor], [Matika Cave], [Red Wine Cellar], [Grass and Tree Poison Cave]...
Almost all the forks in the corridor are marked with "road signs" in ancient Monk's language.
Then, relying on Ryan's ability to recognize "road signs", the group walked smoothly towards the depths of the underground without encountering any danger.
But in this dark environment, everyone's expressions were tense and their energy was greatly exhausted.
After walking for a while, they began to rest again.
The eight red-robed wizards began to discuss the route again.
"From what we can see now, this must be a relic of the Monk civilization. Since the way up is blocked, there may be other ways out below. We have enough food and water, so we don't have to worry about the survival crisis for a long time. What's more, the temple should be down there, and we may get something else if we look for it further..."
"Master Kidd, I find that the further we go down, the safer it seems. We have been walking for so long and haven't encountered any secret passages, and the tentacle monster can't be sensed at all..."
"We should have escaped the monster's hunting range... Unfortunately, Becker and Rojas were attacked by the monster and left us forever."
"Everyone should be careful. I feel like there's something strange about this deep pit..."
“…”
Ryan didn't say anything. He listened to the conversation between the red-robed wizards and roughly understood the current situation.
The top has been blocked by the "giant flower", and it seems that the only way is to go down.
Moreover, from what those people said, it seemed that they were still unwilling to give up on the "Temple" and were always thinking about finding some "crystal of divine power".
…
After a while, the repairs were completed and everyone started to descend again.
Finally, after walking for several kilometers in the corridor and descending about a thousand meters in total, the corridor forked again, and the icon read:
On the left [the cave where Büchner was fed], on the right [the eastern part of the Great Gallery];
Ryan didn't know what the "Bichner" was, and the caves where it was fed were marked everywhere.
Is it a large number of monsters fed by the ancient humans of the "Monkr Civilization", or is it just a very large monster?
If Ryan had not seen the "giant flower" that ate them before, he thought it should be the former; otherwise, they had walked for several thousand meters, so how big would the creature have to be?
But apparently, now he thinks the latter is also possible.
However, he prayed secretly that after countless years, all the monsters should have decayed.
Thoughts flashed through my mind.
Ryan chose to take the right passage without hesitation.
But this time, an accident happened!
Those noble wizards probably felt that following Ryan, a "mine sweeper", the entire time was not a sense of participation, and it also did not allow them to demonstrate their superiority over the shrimps as high-level extraordinary people.
Then, on this multiple-choice question, these mages made the choice for Ryan.
"Stop! Go left!"
“…”
Ryan's eyelids twitched as he listened. For the sake of his own life, he still felt that he should remind him: "That magician, I think..."
"You have no right to feel that way!"
Before he could finish, the red-robed wizard interrupted him and said expressionlessly: "My divination tells me that the left side is safer..."
“…”
Ryan's face twitched and he muttered to himself: I hope your divination works.
He did not insist. After all, if these wizards knew that he could speak "Mongol ancient language", then all his secrets would be exposed. His fate would be no better than being a "mine sweeper" and he might even die on the spot...
Moreover, he was not sure whether he had avoided danger because he led the way, or whether the bottom of the pit was inherently safe.
Ryan prayed that "Buchner" had died over the years.
But apparently, it didn't.
Divination is based on specific circumstances. Anything that is beyond the extraordinary person's own divination ability is never accurate.
Those humans from ancient civilizations specially fed that creature, apparently because it had a long lifespan and could protect the city for countless years!
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Ryan and the alchemical dolls led the way.
It was also the first time he walked into a corridor marked "Danger".
There are no cobblestone roads here, just roughly chiseled holes of varying sizes, like spider holes.
Fortunately, when he passed by just now, Ryan saw another line of words on the wall: "Foolish and reckless tribesman! If you do not enter this place, please stand on the stone slab with the 'Star Grass' logo, so that the tentacles of the 'Bichna' will not regard you as food."
This seems to be a sign left behind to warn the tribe members.
Among those red-robed wizards there was an ancient characters enthusiast. When he saw this large piece of text, he excitedly made a copy of it.
Then he pointed at the three ancient characters "Bichner" and said to his teammates as if he had discovered a new world: "Lord City Lord, if I remember correctly, we have seen this word seven or eight times in the corridor we came from... This may be a very important clue."
“…”
Ryan's face twitched when he heard this.
But after he glanced at the contents on the wall, his eyes kept looking for the "Star Grass" logo on the wall.
Then, he really saw a relief mark with the word "grass" on the wall in a corner.
Coincidentally, the group of people didn't talk much along the way, but as soon as the ancient character enthusiast opened his mouth, a rustling sound was suddenly heard in the air, like the sound of a snake or some creature rubbing against the ground .
The sound was urgent, obviously coming very quickly.
And because this cave is connected everywhere, it seems as if monsters are coming from all directions, making it impossible to tell where they come from!
The perception mage in the team was the first to notice the abnormality and shouted anxiously: "Oh no! That monster is coming again!"
Hearing the word "again", Ryan almost cursed the ancestors of these idiots.
Damn it, if you didn't seek death, how could you be in this situation now?
Ryan also guessed at this moment that the "Bichna" might be the tentacle monster that this group of people encountered before!
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How powerful must this "Bishina" monster be to be able to kill two red-robed wizards and leave a group of people helpless?
Then, in the blink of an eye, the eight red-robed wizards were instantly covered with magic shields of various colors, looking as if they were facing a formidable enemy.
Of course, these wizards wouldn't care about the life or death of a "tool".
Ryan didn't know how to cast a magic shield, and he wasn't sure he could escape from the tentacle monster that killed the red-robed wizard. He pretended to be panicked and hid in the corner with the relief of "Star Grass".
Although the unprotected corner did not give him any sense of security, he still believed the words written on the stone wall!
Then!
With a whoosh sound!
Just like the scarlet tongue of a frog when it preys on insects, it disappeared in the blink of an eye.
"Ah! Help me..."
Ryan felt a fishy wind blowing in front of his eyes, as if something had appeared, but it was gone. When he heard the scream, the sound was at least several hundred meters deep in the cave.
After counting again, there were eight great magicians, but now there are only seven left!
"What the hell is that?!"
Ryan also looked terrified. He used his "intelligent brain" to slowly replay the scene he had just seen, but because it was too fast, his eyes only captured a series of blurry images.
It looks like a scarlet tongue as thick as a bucket with tumors on it!
Moreover, since it is called a "tentacle monster", it must have more than one red tongue!
Damn it, this is what you call "divination results are safer"!
Sure enough, if you don’t do it, you won’t die.
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"Quick, chant [Fire Wall]!"
The remaining few red-robed wizards chanted spells without hesitation and released fire spells. Although the heat would attract the monster, it was also the most effective means.
This is something they have tried before!
At this moment, the screams were still echoing in the tunnel, and the scarlet tentacles struck again like lightning...
But this time, the magic group was prepared. Just when it entangled a red-robed magician, the fire spell had already burned the passage.
The tentacle felt the burning pain and shrank back at lightning speed.
But whether it was the breath of the living or the energy of the fire spell, it had successfully attracted its attention.
Ryan stood in the corner, not daring to move, but he smelled a burning smell in his nose: "Huh... It's not the smell of meat, but rather the smell of burning plants?"
The smell of burnt protein fat and plant fiber was very different, and as a pharmacist, he could easily tell them apart.
However, before he could think about it, the tentacle monster came again!
This time it seemed to be enraged. It did not pester the animal to eat, but rushed forward like a hammer.
“Bang!”
The narrow corridor left no room for them to dodge, and the tentacle hit one of the mages who was unable to dodge, with a muffled sound. Although he was covered by a magic shield, the huge force instantly knocked him out, and he fell heavily on the stone wall, spitting out a large mouthful of blood.
"Go! Go back!"
Seven red-robed wizards threw out kerosene cans one after another, and then released fire spells, sealing off almost all the tunnels in front of them!
As a "mine sweeper", it is impossible for Ryan to be taken away by a group of great wizards.
Then, the seven people ran a few steps and blocked the passage they came from with kerosene!
Leaving behind, Ryan was on the other side of the flames.
"What a bunch of idiots!"
Lei cursed in his heart, but there was nothing he could do.
It's obvious that those high-grade kerosene are prepared for high-level monsters. If you force your way through, it would be strange if they are not burned to a crisp inside and tender outside!
He had no choice. If he stayed here, he would be burned to death sooner or later.
Then he had no choice but to choose a passage without flames and rush in.
fortunately!
It seemed that the tunnel was specially designed for the safety of any tribesmen who strayed into the area. The tunnel was like a railway tunnel, with "safety points" set up at regular intervals.
Every few dozen meters Ryan ran, he would see a stone slab marked with a "star grass" relief.
Ryan didn't know whether he was too weak and not "delicious" enough, or because the group of great wizards attracted all the attention of the tentacle monsters. He always felt that the tentacles seemed to ignore him...
The lightning-fast tentacles almost brushed past him several times, but they didn't wrap him up and eat him.
Without giving him time to think, Ryan ran away.
Since he couldn't go back the same way, he could only try to choose a path that made him feel safe.
If you choose one wrong path, all paths will be wrong.
There were almost no stone slabs behind, only rough holes. The rustling sound kept coming from all directions, and the tentacle monster seemed to be everywhere.
But suddenly, as Ryan was running, something strange happened!
"not good!"
It was as if some tentacle had grabbed his shoulder, and a huge force came over him. Ryan's face changed drastically, and he instinctively tried to resist and break free, pushing his feet hard against the ground... But!
It was still like a mantis trying to stop a chariot, and the "strange force" on his shoulders instantly pulled him into a hole on the side!
He couldn't help but be horrified. He had awakened almost all of his strength attributes, but he had no room to resist under that "huge force" and was pulled in?
What the hell is this!
