It’s a strange invasion, is it okay for me to fight back?

Chapter 682 In a Minute

The teleportation array that Meteor left outside the Abyss Labyrinth came together by chance, allowing Huangfu Miaomiao to finally reunite with Feng Ling.

Feng Ling pulled Huangfu Miaomiao aside, looked her up and down, and found it somewhat amusing. "You've gained a little weight. I almost didn't recognize you just now."

Huangfu Miaomiao sobbed, "All I do every day is eat and sleep, and I can't go out to do anything. How can I not get fat?"

Feng Ling smiled and said, "I'm not letting you go out because I'm afraid you'll be discovered by the alien species. It's good to take this time to recuperate."

Pei Xianjue spoke up at the opportune moment: "A new source of labyrinth spread has appeared within the Mogu territory, and Miaomiao's abilities can be of help, so she has joined the team for this operation..."

Pei Xianjue was about to explain in detail when Feng Ling interrupted him halfway through: "Let's talk about it up here, it's not safe here."

Not safe?
Everyone instinctively looked around. In the desolate wilderness, apart from the human-faced crows, there were no pollutants. They couldn't see any danger.

However, since Feng Ling said that, there must be a reason.

Everyone stepped onto the wings of the giant kite and quietly made their way to its flat back.

Pashan, unaware of what was going on, cautiously followed behind Lingfei. He then discovered that many pollutants were crawling on the kite's back, each one large and robust. Pashan became even more docile and obedient.

Feng Ling explained, "There is a Spring Maze nearby. The pollutants inside are shaped like a capillary network. Their tentacles keep extending, searching for living things to link with, and then turning the creatures into their own parts. There are many tentacles hidden in the grass of this wasteland, so it is relatively safe in the air."

Then he asked them, "And what's going on with you? Why did you suddenly come here?"

Pei Xianjue and Huangfu Miaomiao explained the whole story together.

Ling Feiran then recounted her experience of going out to find Pashan.

Feng Ling understood, "Oh, I see... There's a thick fog that can make people feel weak, and a huge rock monster."

Lin Pengpeng hurriedly said, "Although the Mountain Demon is large, as long as we don't hurt the Mountain Lice, we won't trigger a boss battle! Moreover, we have discovered that its weak point is its legs. Now the only obstacle is that maze boss called Chaos. It wanders around, causing the fog area to expand continuously, which is very troublesome!"

Feng Ling looked at Lin Pengpeng, and then realized that Pei Xianjue, Huangfu Miaomiao, and Ling Feiran were all looking at her.

His eyes were full of expectation.

She touched her face and asked hesitantly, "Do you... want me to come and help?"

Pei Xianjue nodded vigorously, "Yes! Our team is trapped in the safe house in the maze and desperately needs help!"

"I'm afraid not now."

Everyone was stunned.

The one who refused was Ye Zheng, who was standing behind Feng Ling.

Ye Zheng said, "Feng Ling just finished a battle and has used up most of her energy. She needs time to recover."

Pei Xianjue quickly examined Feng Ling's body but couldn't see any obvious external injuries. The wounds were probably covered by clothing. Feng Ling was wearing a long raincoat, revealing her lower limbs covered with silver scales, with some bloodstains remaining in some areas.

Huangfu Miaomiao hurriedly asked, "Feng Ling, where are you injured?"

Feng Ling shrugged. "The physical wounds have healed, but the repeated healing does consume a lot of energy."

"Repeatedly?" Ling Feiran frowned slightly. "What kind of monster is so powerful that it can cause you to be injured repeatedly?"

Feng Ling sighed deeply, "Ah, it's a long story..."

Everyone listened in silence. But after Feng Ling said "It's a long story," she said nothing more.

Ye Zheng rolled his eyes speechlessly behind her, knowing that Feng Ling was being lazy and didn't want to waste her breath explaining.

Ye Zheng said, "There's no definitive conclusion yet, but based on our speculation, they are likely monsters from the Mother Nest labyrinth. Whenever Feng Ling fights them, her various bodily functions become stiff and sluggish to varying degrees. This might be Meteor's trick, trying to use the characteristics of the Mother Nest creatures to restrain Feng Ling. Therefore, in order to overcome this physiological change, Feng Ling is currently..."

She paused for half a second, then continued, "She needs to undergo desensitization training; she needs to adapt to this change as quickly as possible."

Feng Ling nodded in agreement and added, "I'm exhausted."

Upon hearing this, Huangfu Miaomiao couldn't help but ask, "Is Meteor also nearby? Then can I switch bodies back with her?"

Feng Ling curled her lips and said in a chilling tone, "She's incredibly cunning. I've been guarding here for so long and haven't seen her show up once. I have no idea what kind of mischief she's up to."

Huangfu Miaomiao was very worried, "Is she planning to use the monsters in the Mother Nest Maze to deplete your stamina, and then take the opportunity to escape? Oh right!"

Huangfu Miaomiao suddenly exclaimed, her eyes wide, "A teleportation array! Meteor set up a teleportation array here, did he already plan his escape route?!"

—Actually, the teleportation array was purely coincidental, but it's quite normal for Huangfu Miaomiao to make such an association.

Ye Zheng sneered: "If Meteor really uses the teleportation array to escape, it will actually be a good thing for us. Didn't you say that the other side of the teleportation array is already surrounded by thick fog? If Meteor rashly rushes in, she will definitely fall into weakness, and then it will be easy to catch her."

Ling Feiran looked at Feng Ling, "Feng Ling, are you planning to wait here for them to come to you?"

"I'm tired," Feng Ling sighed. "The killing has been exhausting, so I'm planning to go to the Spring Maze to recover."

"Go to the maze to recover?" Pei Xianjue was completely confused. "Won't the maze be even more dangerous?"

Ye Zheng spoke again: "We have observed that the monsters that move around in this wasteland frequently enter and exit the Spring Labyrinth due to the lack of food. They use the pollutants in the labyrinth as a food source. As long as they avoid the organs on the tentacles, there will be no danger of parasitism."

Pei Xianjue frowned upon hearing this, "The...organs on the tentacles?"

“Yes, chunks of meat, like internal organs,” Feng Ling added. “You’ll know what it is when you go in.”

Ye Zheng looked at Feng Ling: "Should we take them into the maze together?"

Feng Ling said nonchalantly, "Let's go together. It's too dangerous to stay here. Besides, they're all exhausted and need to find a place to rest."

“Alright.” Ye Zheng looked at Pei Xianjue and his group. “Let’s discuss dealing with the dungeon boss once your card energy has recovered.”

Pei Xianjue bit her lower lip, her expression hesitant.

Feng Ling added, "Oh dear, once the card energy is restored, killing a few bosses will be a piece of cake!"

Staying on the wasteland, besides being wary of the tentacles hidden in the grass, one must also be careful of attacks from alien species represented by meteors.

There really isn't a better place to go right now.

“Alright,” Pei Xianjue breathed a sigh of relief and nodded in reply, “Then let’s go into the Spring Maze together. We can rest while we discuss how to deal with Chaos and the Mountain Demon.”

Feng Ling sat down, propped her chin on her hand, and said lazily, "In a minute~"

Huangfu Miaomiao felt a sense of familiarity and snuggled up to Feng Ling to sit down. It had been a long time since she had gone into the maze with Feng Ling.

The kite's wings rose, carrying the group of people slowly into the air.

I'm sure you've already figured it out, I'm stuck in slump...