The labyrinth stretched before them, a seemingly endless network of twisting passages and towering rock formations. The air crackled with a sense of danger, a constant reminder of the formidable traps and hidden guardians that awaited them. The silence, occasionally broken by the rustle of unseen creatures, only amplified the tension.
Wang Li followed discreetly, maintaining a comfortable distance. He watched in fascination as the Jade Lotus Palace cultivators encountered the first trap.
A hidden pressure plate triggered a deafening roar, and from the depths of the labyrinth, a horde of ravenous beasts surged forward – their eyes glowing with predatory hunger.
Palace Mistress Jiu Lan, the picture of calm amidst the chaos, raised a hand.
