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As they ventured deeper, they remained alert and vigilant because the mutated spider, which posed a grave threat to them, still lurked in the shadows. While Bai Han had swiftly dispatched all the small monsters, the large spider had managed to escape.
It was likely that the spider was strategizing, either by laying an ambush or powering up to prepare for their next encounter. If they were to confront it directly, it would probably fall to a single blow since it only had 500 HP.
Bai Han’s awakened skills, fortuitous bonuses, and powerful equipment made it unlikely for any monster below levels 15 to 16 to withstand his attacks.
Despite encountering small monsters along the way, the duo paid little attention to them and easily defeated them before continuing their exploration of the mystic realm. As they walked, they discovered various EXP bonus items, causing their levels to reach level 8.
As they approached a wide open area within the realm, they noticed that the surroundings became increasingly barren and the light began to fade away. It seemed as though they were gradually venturing into the darkness.
“Wait a minute. Something feels off.” Lin Yuwei said to Bai Han, who had stopped in front of her, with a puzzled expression. “It’s obvious that the road ahead is getting wider and wider. We should be walking from a forest to an open land. Logically speaking, there should be more clues here.”
“We are walking towards darkness step by step. We have to go in the opposite direction now,” Bai Han replied.
Lin Yuwei looked at Bai Han as if he was mistaken. “Are you mistaken? We came from that place in a straight line. How can we go back?”
“How do you know we were walking in a straight line? The dense forest became more and more sparse. Although the direction seemed clearer, the surroundings became symmetrical. We can’t guarantee that we were really walking in a straight line. What’s leading us forward is probably that dimming light. However, we don’t know if this light is leading us straight or not,” Bai Han explained.
This was an important clue. Something was leading them towards darkness, and the destination couldn’t be good if there was no light. Obviously, since it was already dark and there was no light, it was definitely not something good.
As they turned to go back, their bodies trembled and their pores opened wide. The hair on their skin stood up, and they found that there was no longer a path behind them. The twisted trees had wrapped around them tightly, creating a barrier that seemed impossible to break.
The forest behind them seemed to be filled with countless twisted monsters, making it more terrifying than any ghost they had ever encountered.
Every twisted branch seemed to lead to a dark hole, from which they feared that something terrible would emerge. Lin Yuwei, frightened once again, took refuge behind Bai Han. Her experiences in this mystic realm had been beyond her imagination.
Bai Han took out his Gold Magic Crossbow and shot out an arrow, but it was stopped by the power of the gnarling forest. Even with its true damage, the arrow was no match for the power of the forest.
“It seems we have no choice but to face this head-on. Ever since we stepped foot in this mystic realm, it was clear that there would be no turning back. The twisted forest will block our path no matter which direction we choose. The four people we encountered before chose another direction after escaping, which means they too, have their own challenges ahead of them and won’t be able to go back either,” Bai Han explained to Lin Yuwei.
The two of them took out their weapons and used the items they had collected from the monsters they had defeated to increase their defense and attributes
They used two absolute attribute dice, with Bai Han choosing to add Strength and Lin Yuwei adding Intelligence.
When they were done buffing up, they ventured toward the darkness. However, after a few steps, they noticed the twisted jungle closing in on them, seeming to stick to their every move. It was as if they had walked only 10 meters, yet the jungle had already surrounded them.
Eventually, the trees vanished, leaving them standing in a wide open space with the twisted forest still looming behind them. However, there was no visible scenery in front of them.
[Ding! Congratulations on triggering the special mission. Now, please find the entrance to the mission.]
[The moment the mission entrance is found, the details of the mission will be sent directly.]
[This mission is a timed mission!]
[When the mission countdown ends, the Twisted Jungle will surround the two of you. You will not be able to walk out of the restraints of the Twisted Jungle!]
[Countdown begins in 20 minutes!]
With only 20 minutes left, finding the entrance to the mission was crucial. If they failed, they would be trapped inside the Twisted Jungle and perish.
Despite their efforts, the dense forest proved impenetrable even to Bai Han’s Golden Magic Crossbow. They needed to find another way.
Observing the mission notification, Bai Han unsheathed the dagger on his body and attempted to stab the forest. However, it seemed to be as impenetrable as an iron plate, resisting all attempts to damage it.
Bai Han surveyed the open land in front of them, realizing that the twisted jungle behind them was not a clue. There must be some unknown secrets hidden in this open space.
“Let’s keep moving forward,” Bai Han said decisively. “We know that the entrance to the mission is here, and it’s not in the Twisted Jungle behind us. We also know that we can’t harm the Twisted Jungle barrier, so we have to find another way to enter the mission.”
“I will follow your lead,” Lin Yuwei said, nodding in agreement. She seemed to be greatly affected by the situation, no longer daring to have her own opinions.
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