A Fantasy Love Story Across the Warring States Period

Chapter 312 Deep into the Beast's Belly, Perilous Situation

Just as the behemoth was about to close its mouth, Yi Chen swiftly unleashed a powerful wind spell, sending a howling gale into the beast's mouth, preventing it from closing completely. Huan Mo seized this fleeting opportunity, darting into the beast's throat like a black lightning bolt. The woman in white followed closely behind, while Yi Chen, at the last moment, used the force of the wind to also enter the beast's body.

Upon entering the behemoth's body, they found themselves in a dark, viscous space, permeated by a nauseating stench. Dark green slime flowed on the ground, bubbling and gurgling. The walls were covered in protruding tumors that wriggled intermittently, as if alive. Huanmo suppressed his discomfort, inwardly wary: "This place is too eerie; every corner is fraught with danger. We must proceed with extreme caution."

Wanru and Ying continued to maneuver around the giant beast, drawing its attention. Wanru was filled with worry; she frequently glanced at the beast's mouth, silently praying that her companions would successfully find the core and destroy it. "Huanmo, you must succeed! We're here to buy you time," she said, biting her lip, her eyes filled with determination.

Ying stared intently at the behemoth's every move, his blade gripped tightly in his hand, ready to counter any attack. "This giant beast... we can't let it hurt us easily, and we certainly can't let it harm our companions inside," he thought to himself, his gaze as sharp as an eagle's.

Inside the behemoth, Huanmo and the other two cautiously advanced. Suddenly, black spikes shot out from the fleshy growths on the wall, hurtling towards them. Huanmo reacted swiftly, deflecting the approaching spikes with her sword while shouting, "Watch out!" The woman in white and Yichen also reacted quickly. The woman in white conjured a shield, blocking some of the spikes, while Yichen used magic to knock down the remaining ones.

“The defenses inside this behemoth are so tight, finding its core won’t be easy,” Yi Chen frowned, a hint of worry in his eyes. Huan Mo nodded and said, “But we have no way back; we must keep going.” The three continued to grope their way forward, their footsteps leaving deep imprints on the sticky ground.

After walking for a while, they came across a huge cave ahead, emitting bursts of red light, as if blazing flames were burning within. Huanmo's heart skipped a beat; he guessed that the core might be inside that cave. "It seems the core is in the cave ahead. Everyone be careful; the closer we get to the core, the greater the danger might be," he whispered.

As they approached the cave, a swarm of tiny black insects suddenly surged out, densely packed and rushing towards them like a tide. Though small, these insects were incredibly fast, instantly surrounding them. The woman in white's expression changed, and she swiftly cast a fire spell in an attempt to drive the insects away. However, the insects seemed unaffected by the fire and continued their frenzied attack.

Huanmo was extremely anxious. He brandished his sword, relentlessly slashing at the approaching insects, but there were simply too many to kill. "This won't do! We have to find a way to get rid of them!" he shouted. Yichen, meanwhile, was quickly thinking of a solution. Suddenly, an idea struck him, and he said, "These insects might be sensitive to strong light. Let's try using strong light to disperse them."

After speaking, Yi Chen concentrated his spiritual power and unleashed a dazzling beam of light. As soon as the light flashed, the insects scattered, making way for them. Huan Mo and the others seized the opportunity to quickly rush into the cave.

Upon entering the cave, they saw a massive red sphere, its surface shimmering with an eerie light, constantly pulsating as if it were the heart of a colossal beast. Huanmo's heart leaped with joy; he knew this was the beast's core. "That's it! Let's attack together and destroy it!" he shouted.

The three immediately launched their attack. Huanmo's sword, imbued with sharp sword energy, pierced towards the core, while the woman in white unleashed a powerful spell. Yichen also channeled his spiritual power into his spell, creating an energy wave that surged towards the core. However, the core seemed to sense the danger; a transparent protective shield suddenly appeared around it, blocking all their attacks.

Huanmo and the others were taken aback, a sense of unease creeping into their hearts. "How do we break through this protective shield? Our attacks aren't working on it," Yichen said, frowning. Just as they were pondering a solution, the giant beast seemed to sense the danger within its body. It began to shake violently, attempting to throw Huanmo and the others off.

Huanmo and the others struggled to maintain their balance amidst the violent shaking. Huanmo was filled with resentment. He looked at the core and secretly vowed, "No matter what, we must destroy it. We can't let our previous efforts be in vain."

Just then, the mysterious voice resounded in Huanmo's mind once more. This time, the voice seemed somewhat faint, but it was still clearly discernible. The voice told Huanmo that to destroy the core, the energy source of the protective shield must be found and its energy supply cut off. Huanmo's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly looked around, trying to locate the energy source.

However, the behemoth's shaking intensified, and the surrounding environment became increasingly dangerous. Rocks began to fall from the cave ceiling, and the slime on the ground began to boil. Could Huanmo and the others find the energy source for the protective shield in this perilous environment and successfully destroy its core? And could Wanru and Ying, outside the behemoth's body, continue to withstand its attacks and buy enough time for their companions? What would be the outcome of this thrilling battle? Everything remained uncertain, waiting for them to discover…