Xiao Ming's heart pounded loudly in his chest as he stepped cautiously onto the trembling threads, his Heavenly Flame Sword gleaming faintly with infused dao qi and soul energy. His movements were deliberate, each step calculated to avoid triggering another deadly trap.
Yet, the monstrous Shadow Spider seemed unwilling to give him even a moment of relief.
The web shimmered in the dim light, its threads vibrating with eerie precision. Xiao Ming could feel the creature's malevolent will seeping through the structure. He narrowed his eyes as the spider scuttled higher into its lair, its movements nearly silent yet filled with murderous intent.
The air grew colder, dense with spiritual pressure. The Shadow Spider was preparing its next strike.
"Little Ming, stay alert. That beast won't let you reach the center so easily," Xue Mao warned, its voice sharp with urgency.
