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"Even the fastest ones run like ants!" Second shouted.
Being chased by the "enemy" right at his heels felt incredibly frustrating.
Second called out, "Er Gou, crouch down." Although Wang Er Gou didn't understand Second's intention, he crouched down anyway. Second jumped over to stand in front of Wang Er Gou.
In those few seconds of delay, the Spider Swarm caught up again. Second told Er Gou, "Get up quickly."
As soon as Wang Er Gou stood up, before he could say anything, Second lifted him onto his back. Wang Er Gou wasn't very physically fit and didn't weigh much.
With Wang Er Gou on his back, Second started running forward.
The two ahead had created a gap of about a hundred meters from Wang Er Gou. Second closed the distance quickly and soon reached an area covered with water.
The Spider Swarm followed closely behind, relentless in their pursuit. A layer of white spider silk had already covered the walls.
Second shouted, "We didn't see these creatures when we came in. Damn it, they're like ghosts!"
Wang Er Gou kept apologizing from Second's back, saying things like, "I'm just being a burden." Third got annoyed and finally said, "Er Gou, if you keep complaining, I'll feed you to the spiders." Wang Er Gou had no choice but to shut his mouth.
Now they had stepped into the waterlogged area, which only reached the soles of their shoes.
The leading spiders seemed to hesitate for a moment but couldn't resist the food that was almost within reach, so they continued their pursuit.
The group was already panting heavily, especially Second who was carrying the extra weight. The water had risen to the tops of their shoes, and the Spider Swarm's speed began to slow down until they eventually stopped advancing.
The group could hardly run anymore.
Wang Er Gou said, "Brother Cao, you can put me down now; the spiders aren't chasing us anymore."
Second instinctively turned to look back but heard Wang Er Gou yelp in pain before realizing there was still someone on his back. He chuckled sheepishly and set Wang Er Gou down first, saying, "I'm really sorry." Wang Er Gou replied, "It's fine."
Indeed, the spiders had stopped moving. Second called out to the two ahead that they could stop and take a break. Running around combined with psychological pressure was truly exhausting.
At the front, Seven let out a huge sigh of relief upon realizing that the spider had not followed them. "Damn it, luckily we didn't run into any monsters."
The air here had become thin again; if they advanced any further, breathing would become as difficult as before. The group was running hurriedly, their breaths coming in quick gasps.
When they had run out earlier, the same distance had taken only a few minutes to traverse smoothly. This time, however, it took about fifteen minutes to return, and they were exhausted from panting.
The spider remained stationed there, not retreating, as if waiting for them to emerge and observing the situation.
"What do we do now?" Second asked. At that moment, no one could provide an answer. It felt like a dead end; they couldn't go forward, and the air was getting thinner the deeper they went. It was likely that there was no life below.
The main obstacle preventing their progress wasn't just this issue but the sudden appearance of a monster earlier. They were trapped in between. The danger for the group was far from over. Who knew which part of the Spider Swarm might charge in next? Moreover, there was still a monster they had never seen before, leaving them feeling quite helpless.
Seven, at the forefront, reminded everyone, "Load your guns and be ready for any sudden situations!"
The group stood frozen against the wall. They found themselves in a predicament from which they couldn't escape! At this moment, it was crucial to remain calm; their experiences over the years taught them that this was necessary.
They might face death, but let it come with some composure.
The four gathered together as Seven and Third retraced their steps for a while. This was the first time they had encountered such a situation.
It seemed that the skeletons outside had been devoured by these creatures. These beasts were indeed diligent in their consumption of humans.
"Third," Seven asked, "are these creatures feeding on humans?"
Third replied, "This type of Poisonous Spider is used in traditional medicine. From what I've seen in medical texts, these creatures are usually solitary and do not eat meat. It seems that their environment has forced them to develop this social behavior."
Survival of the fittest—that's how it goes. In a way, one could say they have evolved.
Second complained, "These beasts have evolved to eat humans; why don't they just drink water? There's so much water here."
Third explained, "These creatures have potent venom; typically, an adult spider's venom can kill a dog. This is also their best tool for capturing prey."
As time passed on this continent, various creatures found better ways to survive, inevitably changing their established habits and taking different paths—all driven by the need to survive.
In such a situation, the spirits of the few could not help but relax. They were as tense as a taut string, their sharp eyes keenly observing the changes around them.
At this moment, neither physically nor mentally could they afford to let their guard down.
Suddenly, Seven noticed that the water seemed to be rising. It was also swaying, with small waves splashing against the walls. A heaviness settled in Seven's heart as he understood the reason.
It truly echoed the saying: "With wolves in front and tigers behind," and now the tiger was approaching.
The waves grew larger, indicating that the monster was getting closer. The Spider Swarm seemed to sense it too, retreating slightly but not completely backing off.
As expected, a Blood-Soaked Maw lunged forward. The group shifted to the side; Seven and Third opened fire while Second and Wang Er Gou refrained from shooting, fearing friendly fire.
Several bullets erupted from the barrels with a whistling sound. The impact caused both of their arms to tremble, and after firing several rounds, the sparks produced were brighter than the lamp's glow, like meteors streaking across the night sky, flashing by in an instant.
However, what left them dumbfounded was that the Blood-Soaked Maw immediately closed its jaws and swung its massive head to dodge past them before turning and retreating again.
The group stared wide-eyed at what had just happened! What the hell! Was it even possible to survive this?
Once they ran out of bullets, wouldn’t they just be waiting for death?
What kind of monster was this, so large yet so incredibly fast? Third calmly replied, “It’s a giant python.”
Seven was puzzled; being at the front, he hadn’t seen clearly how Third had figured it out.
This creature was enormous, yet its speed was proportional to its size—unbelievably swift, disappearing in the blink of an eye.
Third continued, “You can tell by its fangs. It’s a snake.”
Snakes typically swallow their prey whole without chewing due to their soft bodies; however, their fangs are still razor-sharp! Especially since they can inject venom—this is their most lethal attack.
To date, humanity's greatest enemy has likely been snakes.
Seven widened his eyes, staring at the corner where it had turned. As soon as it emerged, he would shoot it full of holes.
At that moment, Wang Er Gou noticed that the spiders had retreated a bit. He thought to himself, could these spiders be afraid of this snake?
As the saying goes, one creature can conquer another. However, he wasn't sure yet, but he brought it up to the others.
The group turned to look, and indeed, they found that the spiders had backed off significantly. What was once just a few meters away was now about twenty to thirty meters distant.
The black bodies, which originally exuded a terrifying aura, were now retreating.
Suddenly, Third proposed a daring plan: let the snake drive the spiders away and then take the opportunity to escape.
Everyone fell silent after hearing this; it was a gamble with their lives! They were betting that the snake and spiders were natural enemies, hoping they would immediately engage in a fierce battle upon meeting.
But looking at the situation now, it seemed the spiders were indeed afraid of this giant python. This was their only option left. The Spider Swarm refused to leave, and the giant python could strike at any moment.
If they sat idly by until they ran out of options, they wouldn't even know how they would die. Fortune favors the bold; if they wanted to survive, they had to take risks.
Second spoke first: "It's settled then."
The other two quickly expressed their agreement. Now it was just a matter of waiting for the giant python to attack; that would be their best chance. When they clashed with the spiders, it would be the perfect moment.
However, they hadn't considered that if the snake wasn't an enemy but rather an ally, then they would be in serious trouble.
There was no time for such thoughts; they couldn't hesitate and risk losing everything.
Since the plan was set, there was no point in dwelling on it further. But after waiting for about a minute, the giant python still hadn't appeared, and the spiders began to advance slightly.
"This is really nerve-wracking!" Second said, sweating nervously under such pressure.
The water rippled with their anxious movements.
After several more minutes of silence—unable to move forward or backward—they remained stuck.
At this moment, Seven decided to take a risky move. He leaned forward against the wall and stretched his head out to take a look.
A massive white python lay in the waterlogged area of the Stone Path, gasping for breath, sending splashes of water flying with each inhale and exhale.
A trace of crimson blood stained its mouth. This wound was likely fatal, inflicted by the shot fired by Seven.
Seven was astonished; that shot had been so close. It was a miracle the python had managed to evade it, merely grazing its lip.
The snake was strikingly beautiful, its entire body a brilliant white. In the dim light, it appeared to be around four to five meters long, its girth taking up a third of the Stone Path.
At first, Seven was shocked, but soon he felt a pang of sympathy for the creature. It was simply too magnificent.
The python seemed to be flicking its tongue, as if signaling something.
Slowly shifting his position, Seven thought he had been spotted and signaled to the others that the giant python was approaching, urging them to prepare.
He steadied his heart and readied his weapon.
On the battlefield, the greatest mistake one could make was to feel pity for the enemy, as it could lead to a fatal outcome!
The others received the signal and braced themselves. Seven quickly retreated, waiting for the python's attack, hoping for success—sometimes luck played a crucial role!
However, after several minutes of waiting, there was still no sign of it. It was unbelievable; given its earlier speed, it should have arrived in mere seconds.
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