Make me leave the team? My beast girl and I can win easily.

But they soon discovered that this was not only a "test of earth and metal," but also a test of wisdom!

Because ahead lies a huge maze.

The walls are thick and solid, and the passageways are intricate and complex.

The key issue is that their intelligence seems to...

It cannot withstand such a test.

After the four fishmen rushed into the maze, they quickly lost their way.

They are accustomed to charging around recklessly based on instinct and strength.

Why would I need to use my brain in a place full of forks and dead ends?

"This way, this way!" Kaz chose a passage based on his intuition.

"Captain, this looks like a dead end..." Capo weakly warned.

"Shut up!"

"I said this way, so this way!"

"The Warriors' instincts are usually right!"

Kaz forced himself to lead the team.

They hadn't gone far when they indeed found a thick rock wall ahead.

They had to retreat in a sorry state.

"Try the left side!"

"There's a wall on the left too..."

"right!"

"Captain, it looks like...we just passed by on the right?"

"There are our fallen scales on the ground..."

"..."

Not to mention that they kept walking into dead ends.

What drove them even more crazy was that, instead of finding an exit, they felt themselves getting deeper and deeper into the area!

The surrounding rock walls grew higher and higher, the passage became narrower and narrower, and the light grew dimmer and dimmer.

Every now and then, a flying sword would appear out of nowhere and slash across;

Sharp rock spikes suddenly emerged from the ground and walls without warning.

Each fishman had many more scars on his body.

The Naga race is indeed remarkably resilient, with a regenerative ability far exceeding that of humans.

This recovery ability is further enhanced, especially after the "Blood Curse" is cast.

The wound will stop bleeding and shrink at a speed visible to the naked eye.

But the problem is...

The attacks just won't stop!

In the maze, the attacks from flying swords and ground spikes seemed endless!

Before the first wound had fully healed, another attack followed!

Even if the damage is just from scraping, it won't be enough to withstand it!

Moreover, these "flying swords" and "ground spikes" deal very high damage.

Their prized, hard scales began to crack under the relentless attacks, revealing the fragile flesh beneath.

However, even so, the five fishmen never had a single doubt in their hearts.

This is the "Trial of the Brave"!

It was the path to supreme glory that the High Priest opened to select the tribe's true warriors!

Every difficulty encountered in the trials, no matter how unreasonable it may seem, must have its own reason!

This must be to temper their will!

Hang in there!

Don't let minor injuries defeat you!

"We are the warriors of the Naga race!"

Kaz, enduring the excruciating pain, roared hoarsely.

"ah--!"

Just then, a short, piercing scream rang out!

It's Carter!

It seemed to be slow to react due to fatigue.

A sharp rock spike suddenly pierced the ground beneath its feet, precisely penetrating its chest!

The spearhead protruded from its back, dripping with green blood.

"Captain...save..."

Carter's eyes were filled with disbelief.

It looked down at the rock spike piercing it, then looked up at Kaz.

He tried to say something, but only green blood foam came out of his mouth.

"Carter!"

Katz and his teammates were furious and wanted to rush over to their rescue.

However, before they could take any action—

"call out!"

"call out!"

……

Several faster golden flying swords, like sharks smelling blood, shot towards us from different directions.

It swept past Carter's body in an instant!

Its enormous body was instantly cleaved into several pieces by the incredibly sharp flying sword!

Head, torso, limbs... separated and scattered.

Green blood was sprayed all over the ground.

The scene was horrific.

Kaz's heart sank, and a surge of grief and indignation welled up inside him.

It could only silently vow in its heart: "Carter... go in peace."

"When I get back, I will definitely... conquer your beloved Nata for you!"

Only three fishmen remained in the maze.

They became more cautious, but their fatigue and injuries continued to accumulate.

The maze seemed endless, the attacks never ceased, and the tragic deaths of his companions made the atmosphere extremely oppressive.

As they walked, they felt increasingly dizzy.

The constantly changing points of reference made their already not-so-sharp minds even more confused.

A flicker of doubt even crossed Kaz's mind: "Are there really fishmen... who can pass such a trial?"

"How exactly did those legendary heroes manage to do it?"

……

Outside the dream world, Lin Yu monitors the dream in real time through a crystal ball.

Watching these fish-men, dizzy and battered in the simplified maze, I felt a strong sense of speechlessness welling up inside me once again.

"No way..." Lin Yu sighed, rubbing her forehead. "I had Lin Shan simplify this maze to this extent; there are only a few branching paths..."

"You guys can't even get out of here?"

He had initially thought the other party made a grand entrance with a very imposing presence.

They thought the other party was very strong.

The results of it?

The other party pooped a huge amount.

Their combat strength... is somewhat strong, but not much.

They're not even smart.

There were zero tactics and almost no teamwork.

They were nothing but a bunch of brutes who relied on their racial talents and brute force to run rampant.

"well…

"Old Master Lin sighed, feeling somewhat bored.

He had originally hoped they could hold on a little longer.

At this rate, they'll all perish inside before they even get out of the maze.

"Lin Shan..." Lin Yu said helplessly, "Move the maze exit... directly to their vicinity."

"I really can't stand seeing them make even a small opening."

If they all die here, who will help him test the newly acquired BOSS skills?

……

In his dream, Kars grows increasingly desperate, repeatedly emerging from dead ends.

His bloodshot, yellow, vertical pupils suddenly widened!

It seemed... to see light at the end of the rock face!

Moreover, there seems to be a gap!

"Look everyone, it's the exit!"

"The exit is just ahead!" Katz exclaimed excitedly, his voice trembling as he hurriedly shouted to the two remaining teammates.

"Really, Captain?!"

May the God of the Deep Sea protect you!

Carl and Capo were instantly invigorated, and a surge of energy welled up in their exhausted bodies.

"It must be our wisdom that moved the god of the deep sea!"

"He is guiding us!" Katz exclaimed, tears welling in his eyes, as he led the way towards the light.

"Quick, get out of there!"

"We're about to succeed!"

The four murlocs, with their health nearly depleted, once again unleashed their will to survive.

The red light of the "Blood Curse" was activated again, and it desperately rushed towards the "Light of Hope" that was so close at hand!

However, just as they were about to reach the maze's exit—

"Puff puff puff—!"

Without warning, a set of spikes suddenly shot out from the ground in front of the exit!

He shot towards Kaz, who was charging at the front!

The timing was perfect, and the speed was extremely fast!

Katz's pupils suddenly contracted!

The effects of the blood curse on its body were just about to dissipate at that moment.

His body sluggish for a moment, unable to evade the deadly attack!

At this critical moment—

"Captain, watch out!"

A figure behind suddenly unleashed its last bit of strength, slamming hard into Kars' side and back!

This force propelled Kars forward a large step, narrowly avoiding the tip of the spikes!

Katz staggered to his feet, then turned around in astonishment.

Carl took his place.

The spikes that shot out from the ground pierced through his abdomen and chest!

The rock spikes pinned its massive body in mid-air, and green blood gushed out like a fountain!

Behind Karl, more than a dozen golden flying swords, which had been gathering power for a long time, rushed in with a sharp sound of tearing through the air!

Greenish blood foam kept gushing from Karl's mouth.

It turned its head with difficulty and, with its last strength, uttered its final words.

"Captain... run... don't worry about me..."

Then, its figure was completely engulfed by that golden sword light…

Katz's heart was plunged into grief once again.

It dared not look again, gritted its teeth, turned around, and ran wildly towards the maze exit with all its might!

Another banshee, Nafang, was added to its shoulders.

……

Outside the dream, Lin Yu saw that the other party was finally about to escape the maze, and a satisfied smile appeared on her face.

It's time to test out the new toy.

He took out the "Essence Pill" that he had previously refined using the "Chainsaw Maniac" from his [Space Bracelet].

After taking the pill, a violent power erupted within his body.

At the same time, several new selectable skills appeared in his skill bar.

He looked at it and chose "Desperate Chainsaw," the most disgusting mechanic skill of "Chainsaw Maniac."

Immediately afterwards, Lin Yu took out the epic item—[Seven-Aperture Exquisite Heart].

With a thought, the skill "Learning and Practicing" of the "Seven Apertures Exquisite Mind" is activated!

A mysterious energy connected him with the temporary skill "Desperate Chainsaw".

In an instant, within the rotating halo inside the [Seven Apertures Exquisite Heart],

A point suddenly lit up, emitting an energy aura that originated from the same source as the "Desperate Chainsaw" skill!

The temporary skill "Desperate Chainsaw" granted by the "Essence Pill" has been successfully solidified.

It was stored in the [Seven Apertures Exquisite Heart], forming an independent "Skill Imprint"!

Lin Yu can unleash the "Despair Chainsaw" at any time by activating this mark, as long as he is willing.

After doing all this, Lin Yu's gaze fell on the two remaining mermen in front of him.

"Now that you're here, how can you not experience the mechanics of this dungeon?"

His thought flashed through his mind, and the ground began to tremble violently…