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What I find incomprehensible is how this light is so striking, drawing us in, yet it hasn't attracted anything else. Of course, we know there are other creatures in this cave. We've at least seen the Giant Bat and the Blood-Eyed Monster. Why haven't they been drawn here?
Fear and unease slowed my pace, almost making me stop entirely. But Jack kept urging me to move faster, as if he was convinced there was something ahead to satiate our hunger. Didn't he realize the immense danger lurking within?
Jack and I had a significant disagreement on this matter. No matter how cautiously I approached the light source, we eventually reached it without incident. I glanced back; the reach of this light extended far beyond that of the One-Eyed Beast Flashlight. However, the light itself wasn't intense or blinding; it seemed to have strong penetration or perhaps its large surface area created this effect.
Standing before this massive source of light felt like being immersed in an ocean of illumination. I turned to look at Jack; his face and body reflected a calm, crystalline green—not the eerie green emitted by his watch dial, but rather soft and almost divine.
Jack was completely absorbed in the light before him, seemingly entranced. According to my expectations, he should kneel down to pray at any moment because this truly appeared miraculous.
We had taken a wrong turn; instead of reaching the Underground River, we found ourselves at the edge of the cave. This was a second-best outcome since it confirmed our direction. The crystalline green light emanated from this wall-like Cave Wall.
It was a band of light rising at least five meters from the Ground, with no visible end on either side. This band didn't glow uniformly like a piece of jade but consisted of many patchy luminous objects that were densely packed and varied in shape. Yet they shared one common trait: they emitted a stable, gentle light.
Because this light wasn't glaring, I stared at it for a long time but couldn't determine what it was; I had no memory of any glowing gemstones. Indeed, these luminous patches resembled pieces of jade encased in raw stone.
My cautious nature urged me to set aside these uncertainties temporarily and start paying attention to my surroundings, especially above the light band. It was hazy up there; while the band illuminated far away, it didn't brighten what lay above.
Suddenly, I felt Jack's arm around my neck loosen. Coming back to reality, I turned to see Jack had freed himself and was slowly walking toward that patch of light.
To observe the light band fully, I stopped about seven or eight meters away from it. Any closer would hinder my ability to take in the whole view, and if something went wrong, I worried I wouldn't have enough time to react.
However, Jack's actions disrupted my plan. I lowered my voice and called out to him, "Jack, don't go over there."
Jack didn't hear anything. He continued to move forward slowly. I cursed him silently, but my hands quickly raised the AK-47 automatic rifle, my head and eyes constantly scanning everything in front of me and around me. Since this fool acted recklessly, I had to provide cover; I was genuinely afraid of this disorganized and undisciplined guy.
Jack's movements were still quite uncoordinated. He walked awkwardly, but I thought it was mainly due to his exhaustion. His injuries were primarily on his chest and right arm, which shouldn't affect his ability to walk. Despite his slow speed, he soon reached the end of the distance.
I saw Jack stop in front of a glowing wall, standing there for about four or five seconds. Then he spread his arms and leaned against it, resembling a Muslim in prayer.
Of course, I couldn't understand his actions, nor would I think he had suddenly changed his faith. My first instinct was that he was possessed.
This was a situation that couldn't get any worse. Ever since we discovered this light, Jack's reactions had been abnormal; it seemed that the light had an unusually strong attraction for him. Yet I felt no discomfort at all; I wasn't affected by this light in the slightest and remained highly alert. Was I immune to it?
We had to leave here immediately. Finding the edge of the cave would at least clarify my direction; from there, I could locate the Underground River, find water, and perhaps even start a fire for warmth.
With both hands on my rifle, I cautiously approached Jack, ready to subdue him in an instant and take him away from here. My instincts were uneasy; I felt that I too could lose my mind at any moment.
My primary focus was on Jack; I couldn't determine what abnormal behavior someone possessed might exhibit. Even though one of his arms was incapacitated, judging by what I saw during his struggle with the Blood-Eyed Monster, he could still overpower me with just one arm. However, his stamina had already dropped to zero; that was my only advantage.
The closer I got to Jack, the stranger he seemed. His head appeared to be sinking into the stone wall before him. It was as if he wanted to burrow into the rock; his face was completely engulfed by the green glow of the stone surface.
From behind him, my view wasn't very clear, but I could still see that his face was submerged in the wall. The moment I witnessed this scene, my heart felt like it was gripped by a hand. It was an indescribable fear.
This was a man-eating stone wall!
No matter how cautious or terrified I felt, I couldn't just watch as Jack was consumed by the wall. In a frenzy, I rushed forward and grabbed Jack by his hair and collar, pulling him back.
With a loud thud, we both fell to the ground. Jack wasn't hurt; he landed on top of me while only I sustained injuries.
Before my eyes flashed alternating lights and darkness, reminiscent of a malfunctioning computer screen, along with Jack's furious face glowing green.
"What do you want? Are you planning to kill me?"
I reached back to touch the back of my head and felt liquid; I must have cracked my skull. The sensation of a concussion was familiar to me, and I knew I was experiencing a severe one. My head felt like a pile of crushed Tofu Pudding.
I felt my eyes rolling slightly upward, and Jack's face appeared somewhat blurred. However, I hadn't completely lost consciousness; I could still speak.
"Get away from the stone wall; it will eat you."
In front of me, I saw the back of Jack's head; he must have turned to look at the glowing stone wall.
"Damn it, is that why you're here? Let me tell you, it's not it that's eating me; it's me who's eating it. And don't disturb me while I'm eating; unless, of course, you're joining me."
My head was still foggy, and the sounds reaching my ears were buzzing and unclear. I had to analyze his words to understand their meaning. But when I saw Jack's green face, an involuntary fear gripped me. I noticed his eyes glowing with an eerie green light.
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