Chapter 22: Tentacles of Blood

"This Blood Curse Master must be an alchemist. Otherwise, he wouldn't have left so many good things here."

After stuffing his gains into his backpack and quietly sending them into the system space package, Gunie thought to himself.

"Moreover, this Blood Curse Master might be more than just an alchemist; one can also discern some clues from the existence that could be called a great work."

"Everyone..."

Gunie cleared his throat.

At this moment, the people in various corners had all put away their respective超凡装备.

Some Black Iron-grade equipment had even been donned through simple触魔.

Black Iron equipment, also being超凡装备, was far more powerful than those Black Iron alloy装备.

Used well, it could also enhance one's strength considerably.

"We've made decent gains here, but the adventure is not over."

As he spoke, Gunie pointed to a passage on the side.

Unlike the naturally formed, twisted rock crevice passage with only the ground paved, this was an artificially excavated tunnel.

It was an artificially excavated tunnel.

Clearly, the owner of this place must have frequently traveled between the two locations.

Under the light of the Rocket Technique's flames, everyone could see the deep, pitch-black tunnel.

"Let's go!" Gunie took the lead, cautiously groping forward.

The others did not hesitate and quickly followed.

Compared to the danger-laden passage they had entered earlier, this area, frequently used by the Blood Curse Master, was evidently not heavily fortified.

After advancing smoothly for about fifty meters, a living-room-like cellar hall came into view.

After advancing smoothly for about fifty meters, a living-room-like cellar hall came into view.

Even though it was from a distant era, many items from the original owner's lifetime still remained here.

Stone tables, stone stools, as well as some wall lamps, chandeliers, decorative potted plants, rotten picture frames, and some glassware covered in dust, etc.

Stone tables, stone stools, as well as some wall lamps, chandeliers, decorative potted plants, rotten picture frames, and some glassware covered in dust, etc.

His gaze quickly swept across the corners.

His gaze quickly swept across the corners.

Through the system's dynamic map coordinates, which were like a透视挂, Gunie had already discerned the location of the so-called "great work"—the "Coin of Fate."

That "Coin of Fate" was behind a超凡之门, which no one but Gunie could open.

This adventure contained three elements: the alchemy storeroom, the Blood Curse Totem, and the great work, the Coin of Fate.

This adventure contained three elements: the alchemy storeroom, the Blood Curse Totem, and the great work, the Coin of Fate.

As for the first two, Gunie didn't mind sharing them.

As for the first two, Gunie didn't mind sharing them.

But as for the last one, he clearly had no intention of sharing it.

His gaze continued to sweep slightly around.

Gunie's gaze fixed on the超凡之门 where the "Blood Curse Totem" was located.

From the information related to the Blood Curse Totem adventure, Gunie knew there was danger within.

As for what kind of danger, Gunie wasn't sure either.

And if it was dangerous even for Gunie, then for others, it could pose a lethal threat.

The others, who had been carefully inspecting the surroundings, gathered together again.

"There are two超凡之门 in total," Ai Li stated softly.

"There are two超凡之门 in total," Ai Li stated softly.

"And then there are three passages leading elsewhere. Currently, it's unknown whether there is a shortcut to the outside."

"I think most likely not."

"Of course, the most important thing now is these two超凡之门."

When the超凡之门 was mentioned, everyone's expressions shifted slightly.

Having just opened one超凡之门, they had already tasted the sweetness.

Although these two超凡之门 were not as huge as the previous one, this place seemed to be a living room, and more important treasures were often kept closer to the living area.

Although these two超凡之门 were not as huge as the previous one, this place seemed to be a living room, and more important treasures were often kept closer to the living area.

It was highly likely that more important treasures could be obtained here.

Everyone's eyes were fixed on Gunie.

Everyone's eyes were fixed on Gunie.

Gunie didn't keep them in suspense.

"I feel a strange sense of danger here," Gunie said in a somewhat suppressed voice.

"When I open that door later, everyone be careful. Just because there was no danger earlier doesn't mean there isn't any now."

"Mm!"

Everyone nodded in agreement, their expressions turning much more cautious.

Holding the "climber," Gune stood before the Extraordinary Gate bearing the "Blood Curse Totem."

Pressing the climber against the Extraordinary Gate, Gune bowed his head and chanted devoutly.

Faint waves of incantation rippled around him once more, while a milky-white luster shimmered gently on his hands.

After about thirteen or fourteen minutes.

Gune quickly raised his hand and stowed the climber into the side pocket of his backpack.

Seeing this, everyone perked up immediately.

"Be careful, I'm opening the door," Gune said in a low voice.

"Mm!" Everyone nodded in unison.

As Gune activated as many as twelve Lanner-Elami ciphers.

Hum...

A faint scraping sound of stone quickly arose.

Gune swiftly retreated.

The moment the Extraordinary Gate opened a crack, a thick, viscous, nauseating stench of blood rushed toward them.

Swish!

A writhing blood-colored tentacle abruptly shot out through the open crack.

Its speed was so astonishing that it caught everyone off guard, lunging straight at Gune's chest.

Fortunately, Gune was prepared; otherwise, such a swift attack would have put him at a great disadvantage.

While retreating, he instantly unleashed three Rocket Spells.

Compared to alternating different incantations, casting a single spell was faster.

The Rocket Spell was the most powerful single-target offensive incantation, facing this assault so fast that Gune could barely see the opponent's afterimage.

Neither the Lightning Arc Spell nor the Ring Spell could block it.

Only the Rocket Spell could hold it back for a while.

The powerful characteristic of instantaneous spellcasting was perfectly demonstrated at this moment.

Sizz! Sizz! Sizz!

Three blazing sharp arrows, whistling through the air, intertwined with the advancing blood-colored tentacle.

Spla...sh...

The moment they touched, a crimson flame spread rapidly.

Gune could clearly see the Rocket Spells piercing through the blood-colored tentacle.

Even so, the blood-colored tentacle still broke through the blockade of the three Rocket Spells and struck Gune's chest.

Thump!

Gune flew backward like a kite with its string cut.

The other three casters had already prepared their spells; seeing the blood-colored tentacle emerge and knock Gune away.

They unleashed their spells instantly.

These fully charged spells could be released immediately.

The three spells landed on the blood-colored tentacle almost simultaneously and exploded.

Earlier, Gune's three Rocket Spells had already torn into the body of the blood-colored tentacle.

Now, with these three spells exploding upon it, the already wounded tentacle trembled and twisted in the air, blood splattering from the blast.

"Ooh~"

As if mixed with a strange roar, the blood-colored tentacle quickly retracted into the Extraordinary Gate, which was still opening.

Gune, who had been thrown over ten meters and rolled three or four times, quickly got up.

He touched his chest; where the strange blood-colored tentacle had struck, his hand came away covered in thick, sticky blood.

The front of his black coat was completely torn.

Revealing the iron-black "Black Iron Soft Armor" underneath.

The blood came from the tentacle, not from Gune himself.

At that moment, Gune felt a surge of relief.

"Fortunately, I was on guard, and those three Rocket Spells tore into the tentacle, reducing its impact force."

"Plus, I had the Black Iron-grade extraordinary equipment to withstand the fierce blow, so it didn't cause fatal damage."

"Cough, cough..."

Gune coughed heavily, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth.

"But it still injured me."

"It seems I must never underestimate the 'certain danger' the system mentioned; if I'm not careful, it could be fatal."

As the blood-colored tentacle withdrew, everyone quickly gathered around Gune.

Approaching Gune, they saw the blood on his chest and couldn't help but flinch.

If something happened to Gune, they might not be able to handle this mysterious blood-colored tentacle.

"How is it? If not, we retreat." Ai Li glanced briefly at the thick blood on Gune's chest, frowning slightly.