Bizarre Survival: I Can Devour Thousands of Talents

Chapter 253: The Sealed Demon Cave! Clues to the Rift of the Abyss?

Ling Xiao put away all the rewards.

In the fierce battle just now, the puppets frantically activated the alchemical matrix buried underground, while Ling Xiao also unleashed his full firepower without reservation.

The clash between the two forces reduced the floating island to ruins.

Ling Xiao carefully spread his senses around and, finding no missing materials, prepared to leave.

Ling Xiao "intruded" into the rune teleportation array once again, activating the array with increasing skill, and returned to the ground.

boom--

After his return, bursts of fire filled Death Valley.

The remaining demons were wiped out one by one by Ling Xiao.

Thanks to the existence of underground caves and other terrain features, once he blocks the door, virtually no monster can escape.

Lingxiao used overwhelming firepower to completely wipe out the enemy's stronghold.

The Valley of Death, which Aran Town considered a major threat, no longer exists.

Even the small fish and shrimp that venture out are finding it difficult to thrive.

"Help someone to the very end."

Ling Xiao had already made up his mind.

"The dwarf apes have been mostly killed off, and now Death Valley has lost its first two words and become an ordinary valley."

"Let's take care of the last strange mountain pass while we're at it!"

Recalling the intelligence he had previously obtained, Ling Xiao once again set off for that most dangerous place.

……

Ling Xiao stood on a branch of a giant tree, holding onto the trunk and looking around.

"A ravine...a ravine...where is it here? It should be easy to find, but I shouldn't be looking in the wrong place, right?"

It wasn't that he didn't believe the warning that the elites of Yalan Town had given their lives for, but rather that the terrain of the mountain valley was very obvious, especially in this bitterly cold winter.

There were no lush, overlapping branches to block the view.

His vision and spatial awareness had already fed back a large area around him.

There are no valleys!

This is the strangest place!

It is so detailed that even some shallow depressions and slightly raised hills are depicted, but there is no terrain that can be called a valley.

The intelligence regarding Aran Town is currently accurate.

Because Ling Xiao found most of the correct locations by following the instructions.

Logically speaking:

The exploration team members who came to Yalan Town died one after another, and according to the town mayor and others, they had no means of communication to send back messages.

There wasn't even a chance to warn them...

That means they concluded that there was great danger lurking in this place based on the fact that there was no news of anyone!

This result only proves that this place is strange.

They called it a "strange mountain hollow"!

What does that mean?

This indicates that after the people went missing, the town of Yalan reorganized its exploration team and returned to this place, but did not get close. They only confirmed from a distance that the strange place was located in a mountain valley, which is why the news reached his ears in this way!

Ling Xiao needs to figure out the logical order of events.

The current situation is easy to understand: either the intelligence about Alan Town is wrong, or... his spatial perception is malfunctioning!

Do not!

It's not just about spatial perception!

As a result, his vision was also "blinded" by something!

"Tsk... how prophetic... this place might really be a bit strange!"

Ling Xiao's sharp gaze swept across the surroundings.

Unfortunately, no suspicious points were found.

"Could it be that I remembered it wrong?"

"But I'm practically at 50% mental age, how could I possibly make mistakes or errors!"

Ling Xiao was amused by his own audacious idea.

He suddenly thought of something.

I came from Death Valley.

From a geographical perspective, Alan Town is located in the southeast of the Strange Mountain Valley, and I was also heading southeast when I left Death Valley and headed this way!

Brief summary.

The perspective from which you explore the strange mountain valley is different from that of the people in Aran Town!

Although this conjecture is absurd, who says it's impossible?

Once Ling Xiao had an idea, he no longer hesitated.

They immediately left and retreated back to Death Valley, then took a large detour from the direction of Aran Town to get closer to the approximate location of the strange mountain pass.

This time, we finally made a discovery!

"We cannot see the true face of Mount Lu because we are in the mountain ourselves!"

Ling Xiao crossed his arms, stared at the faintly visible mountain hollow in the distance, and grinned, "We can only see it from this side, so does that mean we can only trigger the danger by approaching from this side?"

"What's going on? Is this specifically targeting Alan Town?"

Now that we've identified the problem...

Ling Xiao's curiosity fueled his enthusiasm, and he immediately went forward to investigate.

But he hadn't gone far when a sudden feeling of suffocation overwhelmed him.

That was a colossal wave that swept directly from the spiritual world!

To put it in more colloquial terms...

This sudden pressure is like walking alone in the wilderness at night, only to have a foul gust of wind rise from the bushes beside you, and out leaps a huge, white-browed tiger with claws bigger than a human head!

Ling Xiao's breathing became labored, as if he had lost all the strength he had worked so hard to accumulate.

They were facing a direct threat from a top predator!

"Damn...that's really scary!"

But he is no longer the person he used to be.

This invisible pressure came quickly, and it was also quickly dispelled by his force!

The moment it sensed the threat, the domain that had been gathered around its body suddenly expanded!

The Fiery Realm erupts!

The world of fire enveloped everything within sight!

bang bang bang-

Ling Xiao's breathing became slightly heavy, and the hairs on his back stood on end. The sense of crisis, like thorns on his back, made him extremely alert.

The flames swirled and dissipated.

However, the Blazing Domain was not removed.

If he were facing an enemy who generally posed a threat to him, then the Ice Soul Domain would definitely be the best choice among the three domains, as it could be both offensive and defensive.

After all, snow and ice can provide a significant boost.

But in this emergency, only the extremely violent Blazing Flame Domain can keep up with Ling Xiao's output!

The best defense is a good offense!

A threat that can cause such heart palpitations must be so powerful that defensive measures are unlikely to withstand even a single blow.

Lingxiao was never known for his defensive skills.

He rarely faced enemy attacks head-on in battle.

So sometimes, like now, a desperate attack is more likely to turn the tide!

I stood quietly for a while.

The melting ice and snow around them turned into flowing water, which evaporated into wisps of water vapor upon reaching the edge of the blazing domain.

Ling Xiao frowned in confusion, somewhat baffled.

That chilling pressure...

It came quickly and went quickly; he thought it was because he reacted quickly that he wasn't greatly affected.

But upon closer reflection, it becomes clear that the oppressive aura dissipated almost simultaneously with the opening of the domain, or more precisely, before it even unfolded...

My Flame Barrier didn't hit anything; it completely blew air...

"An illusion? Impossible... Something must have happened, but it didn't last long? That doesn't seem to make sense..."

He stroked his chin with his left hand, and with a casual wave of his right, he grabbed the dense moisture in the air and condensed it into an ice spear.

Aim carefully, then throw with force!

The ice spear swept past swiftly and shot fiercely into the mountain hollow!

boom--

Snapped!

First came a dull thud, followed by the crisp sound of the ice spear shattering!

Anyway, I'm just idling around.

While pondering, Ling Xiao sent the strange occurrences of the place to the others, and occasionally threw out ice spears to test the waters.

"Since we're already here, let's take a closer look!"

Ling Xiao took it all in stride.

"At worst, I'll just teleport away. I came stealthily anyway, and if I can't win, I'll just pretend I was never here!"

The bigger the storm, the more expensive it becomes; risks and opportunities coexist.

In this world, things without risk are the biggest traps with the greatest hidden dangers.

For example, places like dungeons, which harbor dangerous monsters, can actually yield rewards after a battle.

This is the survival rule that Ling Xiao summarized.

Simply put, just do it!

They traveled and threw money along the way.

The consumption of ice spears in the freezing cold is practically negligible.

Ling Xiao has always been a pragmatist. As long as it is in his own interest, he doesn't mind kiting his opponent to death amidst the enemy's furious curses.

Unfortunately, the ice spear shot into the ravine, and apart from the popping sound, there was no further sound.

"Come……"

"What?"

Ling Xiao stopped in his tracks, realizing he had been hallucinating.

The latest novel is first published here!

But he knew that he should treat everything that seemed ambiguous as if it were real.

"Closer..."

My legs involuntarily lifted up, then immediately retracted under conscious control.

"This is weird! Who?!"

Ling Xiao scanned his surroundings with murderous intent, but saw no one.

"Untie me...come...come quickly..."

The dreamlike, seductive music rang out again, but Ling Xiao, who was on guard, was not affected.

He looked into the valley, knowing full well that was the source of the strange occurrences!

After recognizing the interference of this strange force.

Despite the various words still echoing in his ears, Ling Xiao's mind was as solid as a rock, protected by his "Unwavering Will" and "Eternal Ice Heart".

The abnormal disturbance would not be effective unless it directly destroyed his mind.

Otherwise, if you try to make a subtle change, these two "thought imprints" will detect the change the moment it occurs and immediately detect the anomaly!

Lingxiao had been saved by them many times.

Although in terms of pure combat ability, they can be described as "utterly powerless".

But in Ling Xiao's heart, this was the source of his confidence to survive in the other world!

When you have confidence, you walk with peace of mind.

Lingxiao approached the strange mountain hollow step by step.

He knew why all the exploration team members from Aran Town had never returned.

First, an irresistible pressure shatters one's defenses, then a seductive voice lures one to a mountain valley.

He was almost intimidated by this series of moves, let alone the people of Yalan Town.

As for that final, gaping maw that devours life...

Soon, very soon we'll see it...

Ling Xiao finally reached the edge of the ravine; once he went around it, he would see the source of the strange phenomenon.

This place is also where decadent music is most prevalent.

The temptations and distractions that directly target the mind are poured into the brain almost non-stop. How could anyone else have endured this long?

They were probably already mindless zombies on their way here.

Ling Xiao carried a long sword.

A dark red aura surrounded him, poised to unleash its furious power, which had reached its peak.

He wanted to see what kind of ghost was playing tricks and harming people here!

As he entered the mountain valley, a deep crevice came into Lingxiao's view.

As he saw the crack, the noise around him suddenly amplified considerably.

"Come quick... come quick..."

"You wanted me to come? Well, here I come!"

Ling Xiao sneered but did not approach rashly. Instead, he attached the extreme blazing flames in his domain to the blade, raised it high, restrained it with strong winds, and then swung it down fiercely!

The wind and fire blades that swept through the mountain valley shattered after they were launched, but this triggered even greater power!

The originally orderly wind shattered into incredibly powerful wind blades, and the qi in the fireworks exploded, unleashing an even more domineering bombardment in a short period of time!

No need for precise aiming, just fill the cracks with water!

The dense black mist suddenly exploded, not as if it had been blasted apart, but rather as if the contents of the mist dispersed on their own.

The power of wind and fire was blocked by the black mist.

A notification also appeared in front of Ling Xiao.

[A moderately dangerous demon-sealing cave, containing powerful monsters that require time to destroy. It may contain clues about the [Rift of the Abyss]. Defeating it completely will yield desired rewards...]

"Oh ho!? I've encountered something quite unusual!"

Ling Xiao was very surprised.

The Demon-Sealing Cave.

This was the first time he had ever heard of it, and the first time he had ever seen it.

Within the guild, there are dedicated individuals like Li Xiang responsible for gathering intelligence, with the most significant source being the idle gossip circulating in the chat channel.

Ling Xiao has confidence in the professional skills and work ethic of his team members.

Whenever something as eerie as the Demon Sealing Cave appears, it will definitely be recorded.

He will definitely find out.

Even if there isn't much specific information, at least you can get an impression.

Ling Xiao is now certain that this is the first time he has learned of the existence of the Sealed Demon Cave, which means that he is very likely the first survivor to encounter it.

Of course, it cannot be ruled out that other survivors also encountered this.

The lack of news suggests that they ultimately couldn't escape the clutches of evil...

Same as always.

First, send a message back to the rear for record-keeping.

Ling Xiao quickly received replies from Qi Heng and the others. Compared to their usual trust, they were just as confident in him this time, but they also had some concerns.

Demon Sealing Cave...

Just hearing the name makes you look intimidating...

Moreover, the brief information about the underground caves and floating islands was based on a comprehensive level assessment.

This time it directly became dangerous.

It's really hard not to feel worried.

But... I'll say it again!

Since we're already here!

Having finally found the person in question, how could Ling Xiao not personally have a chat with him?

He wasn't arrogant or conceited.

If this Demon Sealing Cave appears to be extremely dangerous, then he will take his leave without saying a word!

But if it's only "moderate" now, then don't blame him for barging in!

After making up his mind to go in, Ling Xiao's first problem was how to get in!

Go straight down into the cave and come out alive. Whether you return victorious or flee in disarray, the entrance won't be sealed off after you go in.

Getting to the floating island is easy, but leaving requires a complete solution. Whether you can fly away is unknown; if you flee in panic, you'll have to resort to a no-rope bungee jump.

Ling Xiao was determined to enter the Demon Sealing Cave, and at first he wondered how to get in.

Soon, it got dark!

He looked up in surprise and found that it wasn't dark, but rather darkness extending from the crack and enveloping him.

In the blink of an eye.

They've come from the human world to the underworld!

Ling Xiao shifted his gaze back, and not far away, a humanoid creature with horns on its head and a scarlet body slowly raised its head.

Then it split open its mouth, revealing a mouth full of sharp teeth.

"Alright, alright...you finally fell for it! You still came in!"

"you're right!"

Ling Xiao smiled slightly, offering no rebuttal.

"By the way, let me ask you, why is your head so pointy?"

The monster, whose chains on all four limbs had broken, lunged forward upon hearing this, roaring with a ferocious expression, "You dare ask me?!"