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The massive form of the Spider Queen blotted out the sky, her eight sharp legs swinging like the scythes of death, exuding a nauseating stench. She let out a piercing shriek that made everyone’s eardrums ache, as if she intended to tear apart the tranquility of this space.
Xuan Yang quickly shielded Qu Si Yang behind him, his expression grave as ink. This Spider Queen was far more powerful than the previous guardian beasts; her aura radiated an ancient ferocity that was not easily overcome. He gripped his sword tightly, sweat forming in his palms.
“Everyone be careful! The venom of the Spider Queen is extremely potent; even a drop could spell doom! Don’t let her touch you!” a terrified Trialist shouted, his voice trembling and his face as pale as paper. It was clear he was paralyzed with fear by this monstrous creature, his legs shaking uncontrollably.
“What the hell is that thing? It’s huge!” another Trialist couldn’t help but curse, clearly shaken as well.
The Spider Queen paid no heed to their terror; she lunged at them, her gigantic legs crashing down with a howling wind. The ground shook violently, debris flying everywhere as the crowd scattered like frightened rabbits.
“Run for your lives!” someone screamed.
Xuan Yang concentrated, and five Shadow Puppets appeared in an instant, like black phantoms tracing eerie arcs through the air as they charged at the Spider Queen. The Shadow Puppets skillfully dodged her attacks, leaping and rolling through the air like dancers while persistently distracting her, buzzing around like annoying mosquitoes.
Qu Si Yang also unleashed a defensive ability, enveloping herself and Xuan Yang in a golden light that resembled an inverted giant bowl, shielding them from the Spider Queen’s onslaught. This golden glow shone like a beacon of hope in the darkness.
“This isn’t going to work; we need to find her weakness!” Xuan Yang commanded the Shadow Puppets while observing the Spider Queen’s movements, trying to identify any vulnerabilities. His gaze was sharp as an eagle's, scanning every action of the Spider Queen without missing a detail.
At that moment, Qu Si Yang suddenly shouted, “I’ve got it! The weakness of the Spider Queen is in her abdomen! There’s a red mark there!”
Xuan Yang immediately focused on the Spider Queen’s abdomen. Indeed, there was a red mark resembling an eye that flickered with an eerie light, seemingly the source of her power.
“That’s her energy core!” Qu Si Yang explained. “If we attack there, we can deal a heavy blow! The deeper the color of that mark, the more concentrated her energy is; it’s also her most vulnerable spot!”
Xuan Yang felt a surge of hope—there was indeed a way out! He quickly directed the Shadow Puppets to attack the Spider Queen's abdomen. The Shadow Puppets surged forward like black lightning, striking fiercely at that red mark. The weapons in Puppet Master’s hands gleamed coldly as they ruthlessly tore through the Spider Queen's defenses.
The Spider Queen let out a chilling scream, her massive body trembling violently as if struck by electricity. She wildly swung her legs in an attempt to shake off the Shadow Puppets’ assault, but it was futile; they clung to her like maggots, preventing any escape.
The red mark gradually dimmed, and the Spider Queen's movements became increasingly sluggish as her strength rapidly waned. Finally, she emitted a roar of defiance before collapsing heavily to the ground, kicking up clouds of dust like a small mountain crumbling.
“Did we… did we win?” one Trialist stared blankly at the fallen Spider Queen, unable to believe his eyes.
“We won!” The crowd erupted in cheers, their faces lighting up with joy from having survived this ordeal. They embraced one another, celebrating this hard-won victory.
"Thanks to Qu Si Yang, we were able to find the Spider Queen's weakness," one Trialist said gratefully, admiration written all over his face.
"Indeed, Qu Si Yang is amazing! She's like our goddess!" another Trialist chimed in, his eyes sparkling with adoration.
Qu Si Yang smiled slightly and humbly replied, "Actually, it's all thanks to Xuan Yang. He directed the Shadow Puppet to attack the Spider Queen's weak point. Without his Puppet Master skills, we wouldn't have been able to get close to her abdomen."
Xuan Yang chuckled and waved his hand dismissively. "We're a team; the victory belongs to all of us. Without your distractions, my Puppet Master wouldn't have been able to function either."
As everyone celebrated their victory, Qu Si Yang suddenly pointed ahead and exclaimed, "Look over there! What is that? It seems like there's a building!"
Her voice carried a hint of surprise and curiosity.
Following Qu Si Yang's point direction, the group gazed into the depths of the mist, where an ancient structure faintly emerged. The building appeared shrouded in fog, like a slumbering giant quietly awaiting the arrival of people.
The architectural style was completely different from that of the village, exuding an air of mystery. Towering walls were adorned with various strange patterns; these designs were ancient and enigmatic, as if they were telling old stories. Behind each pattern lay a hidden history waiting to be uncovered.
"That's a ruin!" one Trialist exclaimed. "Legend has it that deep within the Misty Forest lies an ancient ruin filled with countless treasures and secrets! I can't believe it's real!"
"Let's go take a look! We might find some treasures!" another Trialist said excitedly, greed gleaming in his eyes as he rubbed his hands together in anticipation.
Xuan Yang hesitated for a moment before saying, "The ruins are definitely very dangerous; we should be cautious. How about we rest here for a while to regain our strength before making any plans?"
"What are you afraid of? There are so many of us; what danger could we possibly face? Besides, fortune favors the bold! If you don't enter the tiger's den, how can you catch its cub?" one Trialist scoffed, clearly blinded by thoughts of treasure.
"Exactly! Xuan Yang, when did you become so timid?" another Trialist echoed.
In the end, they decided to enter the ruins despite the potential dangers that loomed ahead, driven by the allure of treasure.
The entrance to the ruins stood firmly closed, covered in intricate runes that twisted like tadpoles and emitted a mysterious glow. It seemed to possess some kind of magic that beckoned people to explore.
"How do we open this door? Do we need brute force?" one Trialist asked as he stepped forward and attempted to push it open, but it wouldn’t budge.
Qu Si Yang examined the runes closely and suddenly said, "I know! These runes are an ancient code; if we decipher it, we can open the door! It's a form of ancient mechanism that requires a specific sequence and technique to trigger."
Qu Si Yang began attempting to crack the code. She extended her finger and gently pressed and slid over the runes but failed several times. Each failure made her frown deepen further.
“Let me give it a try,” Xuan Yang said as he stepped forward, carefully examining the runes on the door.
Xuan Yang began to study the runes, realizing that they were very similar to those he had seen in the dilapidated temple before; they seemed to belong to the same system.
He attempted to apply the knowledge he had acquired in the temple and quickly deciphered the code. Following a specific sequence, he pressed several runes in turn and then pushed with all his strength.
With a rumbling sound, the entrance to the ruins slowly opened, echoing like the snoring of a slumbering giant through the empty forest. An ancient and mysterious aura rushed forth, as if transcending time and space to bring them into an unknown world.
The group cautiously entered the ruins and discovered a vast hall. The walls of the hall were also covered in runes, which glimmered faintly like stars in the night sky, illuminating the entire space.
In the center of the hall stood a massive altar, upon which rested a sparkling gem. The gem radiated an alluring light, resembling a brilliant star that captivated everyone's gaze.
"That is the Heart of the Puppet Master!" one of the Trialists exclaimed, his eyes filled with greed as he couldn't help but want to rush forward and claim the gem for himself.
At that moment, a cold laugh suddenly echoed from a corner of the hall. The laughter was eerie and sinister, sending chills down their spines.
"Do you think you can obtain the Heart of the Puppet Master? It won't be that easy!" A shadow emerged from the corner, its voice hoarse and deep, like that of a demon from hell.
The figure was clad in black, its face obscured except for a pair of greedy eyes that glinted with cold light in the darkness, resembling two sharp daggers.
"It's Shadow!" one of the Trialists cried out in terror, his voice trembling as fear gripped him.
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