This is a channel with a certain distance, and the naturally formed stone steps lead us downwards. After walking for a long time, the visibility did not decrease as expected, and then I realized that the upper part of the channel was covered with a glowing moss.
The light emitted by this moss plant may be extremely faint, but the gradual change in light entering the dungeon has made me accustomed to such an environment. Although it is still difficult to see clearly the same field of view as outside, it is better than becoming blind without a torch.
Stepping out of the channel, one can really use the adjective "suddenly enlightened" to describe it. A vast space appeared before us, filled with countless pillars, stalagmites, and stalactites, presenting the most beautiful natural wonders in the most graceful manner.
With the glowing moss above, I settled down and enjoyed this rare sight. The sound of groundwater kept pounding my ears, and the magnificent scenery appeared one after another. Surprises also came time and time again.
This stunning scenery almost made me forget my purpose of coming here. If it weren't for seeing an unfamiliar person walking towards us, I might have forgotten about it. Kayed and I cleverly placed our hands on the grip of our weapons, while the two wizards behind us murmured their prepared spells for attacking spells and pulled out daggers.
"I am the master of the dungeon and a subordinate of the XXX Great Demon King. As a distinguished guest from afar, what's up?" A cold girl said empty handed, as if reciting lines.
I signaled my companions not to be too impulsive, and my own hand also slightly moved away from the weapon. I replied that we have something to do with this great demon king. At the same time, I also observed the person in front of me.
She casually tied a one handed long sword around her waist, and from the rhythm of her feet falling and walking, I can infer that she is not weak. And she is also quite confident, knowing from the face of unknown enemies without pulling out her weapon to prepare. I didn't draw my sword myself, just relying on a little bit of confidence, and besides, this time I didn't come to destroy it.
"Really? Then please follow me."
I was startled to see the girl leading the way with her back to us. Is she really so confident? Lehua also felt strange and asked, "Why doesn't your dungeon come over as soon as you see outsiders? You greet us and even turn your back to us now?"
"Because the Great Demon King prohibits us from taking action first. Even if we want to kill the other party, they must first take out their weapons to attack. Unless it is the instructions and permission given by the Great Demon King himself, as detailed in Instruction 139 XXX." The girl continued to speak coldly, and I couldn't help but doubt the authenticity of her words and the reliability of her actions, because all of this was too sudden.
After thinking for a moment, Lehua continued to ask, "If you don't have time to block the opponent's attack, is that a dead end?"
"Can't you stop it?"
"Why?"
"Because all the people who couldn't stop had already died, and the living still had a little bit of skill." Suddenly, a male voice from behind startled the four of us, and Man Hua even pulled out a dagger to point at each other.
"Hey! Hey! Don't you have something to do with the Great Demon King? Put away the knife, it's really his mother painful that this thing stabbed people!" The man stepped back two or three steps, waving his hand and laughing.
Carefully putting away the dagger, Manhua stared at the other person and asked, "You... how did you appear from behind us?"
I only heard the other person laugh and say, "The Great Demon King only prohibits us from taking action first, and does not prohibit us from sneaking attacks. Hahaha!"
"Night Demon Xia, don't just talk nonsense."
"Yes, yes, Miss." As he spoke, the man walked up to the girl.
Seeing Lehua desperately looking at the back, the man from the dungeon also said with a hint of teasing, "Take one hundred and twenty-one of your hearts, there's no one else behind. All of them have walked in front of you, with their backs to you. Let's first say we'll kill each other now. But there's only one chance, and if we miss it, we'll have to wait for the next life."
This statement made me somewhat understand why he was called the 'Night Demon Warrior', and there was indeed a feeling of impatience in his words.
After the Night Demon Hero chuckled a few times, he led the way with the woman. There was a gentle conversation between the two, although most of the time it was the man who spoke more.
Looking at their backs, I have a feeling of seeing nothing. But the personalities between the two are so different that they shouldn't be able to connect? Why do I have this idea?
Having exhausted all my observational and reasoning abilities, I attempted to gather more information from any of their small actions. And according to past habits, Kayed began to observe the surrounding terrain; Lehua recites the path we have walked; And Manhua is carefully monitoring the every move of any nearby living creature. The small Earth Eye magic and Mars in her hand represent her enough confidence to make timely responses under such vigilance.
When we noticed a large group of Tauren walking in front of us, carrying many giant swords and long bows, we couldn't help but feel nervous and our hands climbed onto the grip of the weapon. Because according to rumors, any non-human race in the dungeon has a powerful destructive power, and they also have great resentment towards outsiders.
But the two people in front seemed to turn a blind eye, just passing by with the large group of tauren, nodding to each other and then returning to their conversation.
And those tauren people didn't even glance at us, as if we were not worth it. This makes me a bit helpless, the most peaceful scene actually appears in the rumored most vicious underground city. Sigh~
The space on the second underground floor is not much different from that on the first floor, only slightly smaller. And the scenery is not so unique, with some artificial traces added.
What's particularly special is the shimmering golden light in the distance, with a clear yellow color that catches our attention. Kayed beside him asked, "What is that place? It seems like there are quite a few pieces of gold, silver, and jewelry displayed."
"That's right!" The woman's cold voice remained the same, but the Night Demon Warrior interjected, "But it's not recommended to go there because those things are all in Old Red's collection. It's not a big deal, just rush through it recklessly and there's only one way to die. Those who are smarter should know that dragons are not easy to deal with in this world."
"Dragon?"
"Yeah! A big red dragon."
This actually scared us. Before detailed texts were available to record this 5000 year history, in the ancient mythology that could only be passed down by word of mouth, the organization composed of various dragon tribes - the "Four Seas Dragon Soldiers" - was even stronger than the power of the gods united, and the Red Dragon was a dragon tribe located at the pinnacle. Nowadays, this legendary creature exists vividly in this dungeon.
Under the temptation of treasure, it was simply a fatal trap. I can't help but think of how many adventurers who have invaded the dungeon can avoid this level. I don't want to confirm, and I don't have the money to do it.
There is a legend that describes the reason why red dragons are red dragons is because they use the blood of their enemies to dye their bodies into a bright red color that will not fade. Whether this is someone else's insincere statement or a certain degree of fact, it all demonstrates their strength and achievements.
With a light sigh, he quickly followed the two people who had already walked far ahead.
In front of us was the staircase leading to the third floor, and the two people who had stopped turned to look at us. The woman said in her usual tone, "We are going to the third floor. Starting from that floor, most of the buildings will be man-made. Please do not touch walls, stones, and other strange things along the way. If you feel tired, please let us know and we will lead you to a place where you can rest. Please follow me."
After the warning, we looked at each other, but we couldn't help but follow along. Lehua asked, "Which floor are we going to reach?"
"Thirty four floors."
A voice without emotion uttered a fatiguing number. I took a deep breath and exhaled heavily. On the 34th floor, I wish I had heard it wrong. This is my first time regretting agreeing to this difficult task.
A eerie atmosphere permeates the third layer. I seem to have experienced this feeling before, it's a very unpleasant memory. I am also trying to compare the current environment with the places in my memory to see if there are any similarities or differences.
"Strange? How can there be images of rivers here?"
The sound of questioning caught the attention of others, and I followed Lehua's gaze towards a wall.
A peculiar image appeared on the wall made of stone bricks. That is an endless grassland, paired with a dark sky, and a vast river runs through the grassland. By the river, there is still a large group of people forming a long line. Some people queue up to cross the bridge, while others leave by ferry. There are many three headed dogs wandering on the grassland, driving lonely people towards the riverbank.
Approaching the wall, Lehua slowly reached out his hand to approach the peculiar image.
"Idiot! Don't touch it!" Seizing Lehua's hand, the Night Demon Hero angrily said, "Damn it! Aren't you going to die? What I just told you was just a joke! This is not interesting at all!"
Shaking away his rude big hand, Lehua caressed the painful part being scratched. But the displeased expression persisted for a while before disappearing, replaced by a puzzled expression: "What is that?"
"Hell!"
"Hell?"
Impatiently nodding his head, the Night Demon Xia looked at Lehua, who was full of questions, and continued, "That's right! It's the hell you've heard of before. Authentic, don't think it's counterfeit."
"How could hell appear here?" Lehua asked incredulously, looking at the vivid scene.
Not as expected, the Night Demon answered with a cold voice: "Because the dungeon has a considerable amount of crooked space, it is connected to some special dimensions." But the Night Demon immediately continued, "That's right! That's right! And the third layer is connected to hell. In addition to this wall, there are also some corridors that directly lead to that place. There is only one road in the third layer that is safe, and if it switches to other channels, there is a certain chance of falling into hell. If you want to enter, you can, but we don't guarantee that you can come out safely."
After pausing for a moment, the Night Demon continued, "Oh! By the way! Let's first say that the safe path is because nothing has happened yet, which doesn't mean it won't make people inexplicably run to hell. If something goes wrong, don't blame me!"
"How could this be?" Lehua asked in surprise.
The Night Demon Warrior, who walked back to the woman's side, smiled and said, "This is an incredible place in the dungeon."
Along the way, walls and walkways leading to hell keep appearing, although they all lead to the same place, the viewing angle is still different. Lehua still couldn't resist his curiosity and asked, "Do we all go to that place after we die?"
"Not entirely."
Strange answer? There is no reason why it is not entirely true. The Night Demon Hero continued, "Hell is just one of the six cycles of reincarnation, a place for bad people like us to go on vacations, massage on the Sword Mountain, and enjoy hot springs. Some things that cannot be missed in the human world will become bound spirits or resentful spirits and continue to stay in the world. Some people have gone to other places, and we can pass through them later."
"Who told you? Stop talking nonsense over there, okay?"
"Haha! If you haven't seen someone before, talk nonsense. If you haven't heard of someone before, talk lies. People~Son of a bitch."
Listening to this deeply emotional statement and that damn conclusion, I couldn't help but feel angry, but also slightly ignorant. And Lehua, who was directly refuted, was much more unhappy than me. She continued to argue, "So tell me! How can you be sure that's hell?"
"Yanluo Mansion Lord said that he occasionally comes as a guest, and so do other Mansion Lord. He also occasionally recruits us for help, although their Death God Legion is already strong enough. Fortunately, they don't allow them to fight against living creatures, otherwise I really don't have the confidence to withstand the three moves, those indestructible bastards!"
"Stop making trouble!"
Stop making trouble! This is the first time that Lehua and I have the same opinion, it's just that I didn't say it. However, as soon as the conversation box was opened, the conversation between Night Demon Hero and Lehua continued as if it were endless. Sigh~This doesn't seem like being in a vicious dungeon.
Dear passengers, please look to my left. This is the most famous Yongjiang War Domain on the eighth floor. It is also the Shura Path among the six paths, which belongs to one of the incredible spaces in the dungeon, just like the Hungry Ghost Realm on the fifth floor. The Hungry Ghost Realm is usually the place we use to dispose of garbage, but the Yongjiang War Domain is different. After some experts who think they are very powerful are captured by us, we usually throw them into the Yongjiang War Domain to see how long they can last. The best record so far is the time it lasted for a meal, and I still remember the taste of that meal. That delicious and touching feeling! Especially! At the moment when that person was torn apart, I was really... ah~indescribable! You should have witnessed it with your own eyes. On the one hand, no one has ever gone in yet. On the one hand, the Great Demon King did not ask us to go in; on the other hand, we rarely cause trouble for ourselves... "
Watching the Night Demon Hero excitedly introduce the various beauty and wonders of the dungeon, I could only shake my head helplessly, unable to say a word. I sighed again when I saw Lehua, who was introduced by Night Demon with a serious expression.
Along the way, the Night Demon not only introduced the wonders, but also occasionally said, "Ah! Please be careful, being too close there can trigger traps. Whether it's Rolling Stones or Sword Mountain, it's not easy to block them. Oh~Oh, be careful of fireball traps." He simply explained the layout of the dungeon clearly.
As experienced travelers, it is common for us to remember maps and pay attention to locations. What is the meaning behind their actions? Manhua asked instead of me, "Aren't you afraid that when you mention the various arrangements of the dungeon like this, we will announce the strategy of the dungeon after we go out?"
The Night Demon Hero and the woman beside him looked at each other before turning their heads and saying, "Yes! I didn't even expect it. But until now, I haven't seen anyone who can break through to below the tenth floor. Most of them are brought down by us like you, I think it's not a bad thing. As the Great Demon King often uses, 'Wahahaha! Time is with me!'"
"By the way!" Kayed said, "Don't you ask us what we need to do to find the Great Demon King?"
A cold voice came over: "Are you looking for the Great Demon King or are you looking for us?"
Sigh, should we say that the people in this dungeon are full of confidence, or are their nerves too rough. The data in my mind has become so chaotic that I cannot organize it, and my thoughts on the residents of the dungeon are becoming increasingly confused.
"Wait, wait, wait." Lehua interrupted the others' thinking and asked, "You just said that most of them were taken down like us. Who did you take down again?"
"A while ago, two adventurers came to find the Great Demon King and had something to do," said the Night Demon Xia. At the same time, I suddenly felt a strange aura. The Night Demon continued, "Look, they just walked over."
Three people walked in front of me. Walking slowly behind was a man dressed in black, who also gave me an unpleasant feeling, especially the weapon wrapped in cloth on his back. The boy next to me gave me a feeling of withering and shrinking. And the guide, holding a thick stack of paper, saw us walking over, and his smiling face changed to a welcoming expression. "Nightmare, Jina, do you have new customers?"
"Yes, they also want to see the Great Demon King. It's the tree, you guys have to go."
The man in black smiled and said, "Yes, we have other things to do, and besides, this kid still needs to find someone. If we don't help him find his Deep Jing sister, he doesn't care about anyone else's business. I want to strangle this guy!" The timid boy next to him immediately hid in a far corner to peep at us. The man in black smiled with a cunning expression and said, "Hey hey! You're joking, don't take it seriously."
"Well, don't give it away. Follow the slow road and be careful of the dog." The Night Demon Xia smiled and waved his hand.
The black clad man walking by gave me a meaningful smile, which made me shiver uncontrollably. What am I really afraid of? A familiar sense of fear emanated from him. It was the boy, about sixteen to eighteen years old, whose attitude of being afraid of people and things made it difficult for me to imagine the reasons why these two people were together. However, his armament emitted a spiritual aura that was awe inspiring.
Watching their departing figures, Kayed and I exchanged a bitter smile before catching up with the two guides.
The journey was relatively safe and stable. I have also encountered several Warcraft, sub human races, and some strange creatures along the way. But when they saw the two people ahead, they left as if nothing had happened. It seems that the people of the Great Demon King have managed these monsters quite well. Perhaps they have only received the same command, 'Do not allow active attacks'.
Each layer has a slightly different appearance and gives a different feeling. Sometimes one layer can take a long time to walk; Sometimes the down stairs are right on the side and can lead directly to the next floor. Several more floors revealed a very eerie feeling, and the two wizards with strong sensory abilities would involuntarily shiver.
The two people in front were just walking, especially the Night Demon still happily introducing the dungeon. And we all cautiously walked over the places they passed by, constantly paying attention to the surrounding environment. The non rush action prevented us from overworking too much. If it weren't for being in a dangerous dungeon, this trip would have been a good one.
The 21st layer, if I'm not counting wrong. This layer has a significant feature, which is the complete absence of luminescent moss. When she first arrived at this level, the leading woman took out a small torch. The torches she holds are no different from those sold outside, but these torches are usually used by one to two people and only provide minimal lighting. Although we don't have to worry about finding a way or fighting, our group of six, along with them, use this petty thing, and the condition of the dungeon is not as prosperous as imagined, unless there is another reason.
"Haven't you arrived yet?" Lehua leaned on my shoulder and asked panting.
Looking back, the Night Demon Warrior just smiled and said, "Hehe! Take your time, don't use it, you'll always arrive. It's only the 21st floor."
"Can you take a break? I'm hungry," Lehua continued to complain. Listening to her reminder, I also felt a little hungry. The woman leading the way just turned around to confirm, and then led us forward to the resting place.
During my break, I made a desperate effort to observe the surroundings. But it was just a futile effort. With that torch that was no different from a candle, I couldn't even see clearly from five steps away No, there seems to be something in the darkness That... that's a pair of eyes!
Habitually confirming the position of the weapon, others noticed my unusual movements and looked at me together. As expected, the two people belonging to the dungeon were not surprised, they knew what those were.
Suddenly, something rolled out. My heart skipped a beat, and I grabbed the handle of my sword, ready to pull it out at any moment. My trusted companions also made their own preparations at the same time. But after carefully observing the rolling things, I was stunned for a moment and also tried to think about how the ball played by children would harm us?
Standing up, bending down to pick up the ball, the Night Demon Man walked towards the spot where his eyes were. A little girl walked out of the darkness, her slender and delicate appearance beyond my imagination, like an unreal inflammation, as delicate as sheep fat. Her crystal like body made me want to see more through and wear more. She carefully took the ball from the Nightmare's hand, and her body language, like the rhythm of music, hooked my soul to the sky.
"Daughter, come back soon!"
A few simple words were like a beautifully composed and moving movement. Watching the little girl disappear into the darkness, I realized that countless people had gathered around her. However, they still hid in endless darkness, only revealing their eyes that were even more beautiful than any gemstone I had ever seen.
"Are you Jina and the Night Demon Hero? I'm sorry to show you the ugly appearance of our tribe. I hope you don't take it amiss."
"It's nothing like that, don't tell the Demon King that I'm disturbing you guys. Let him know, there's a commotion!" Shaking his hand, the Night Demon Hero walked back to the place where everyone was resting and looked at us. "Can we go now?"