"What are the Prince and Princess doing?" Zi Mo stood behind the water monster, looking at the two people flying rapidly in mid-air with a puzzled expression.
Dongfang Zhan looked straight ahead and saw two sharp mountain peaks standing opposite each other, like a small door, with only three or four meters between them. Looking at the huge water monster, which was five or six meters long, he understood the two people's intentions. His gaze towards Shen Lixue became more thoughtful: "She is really smart!"
The water monster faced Shen Lixue, and Dongfang Heng launched another attack, his massive body moving between the two mountain peaks.
Shen Lixue breathed a sigh of relief, her expression relaxing as she gently floated to the ground: "It finally fell for the trap!"
When the water monster saw Shen Lixue land, it tried to headbutt her, but found a mountain peak blocking its way. Its neck couldn't reach that far. It tried to whip her with its tail, but found that its tail was behind it. Its huge body filled the small mountain peak, so its tail couldn't reach. It tried to kick her with its legs, but found that its legs were long enough to reach Shen Lixue.
Trying to move forward, I found that my body was too big and I was stuck tightly by the mountain peak. I couldn't move forward even an inch, and I couldn't retreat even a step. It was truly a case of being stuck in the middle, unable to move forward or backward.
Dongfang Zhan, Li Youran, Zi Mo, and the guards flew over the water monster, secretly relieved. The water monster was stuck and wouldn't cause any more trouble. That's great!
"Kill it, lest it regain its freedom and chase us again!" Looking at the water monster that could only roar and had no attack power, Li Youlan patted her still wildly beating heart. She was still in shock. Being chased by the water monster was too dangerous, and she didn't want to experience it again.
Everyone was eager to kill the water monster, but none of them acted on their own. They all looked at Shen Lixue and asked for her opinion.
Shen Lixue's eyes narrowed: "The water monster has very thick skin, and ordinary swords can't cut through it at all. We can't kill it. If we use our swords against it, it will definitely enrage it. With its power of anger, it can smash the small mountain and continue chasing us without any problem!"
Li Youlan smiled awkwardly: "It was my oversight!" She looked at Dongfang Heng and Dongfang Zhan. They were both members of the royal family, who were autocratic and arrogant. Why were they suddenly listening to Shen Lixue's opinion?
"Cut!" A guard quietly slashed the water monster with his sword. The water monster was unharmed, but his sword was chipped in several places. Looking at his half-damaged beloved sword, his lips twitched.
With a loud "bang!", a shower of pebbles fell from the sky, and large dust particles rained down on everyone.
The group cleared away the dust and looked up to see the water monster ramming its large head against the mountain peak; a section of the left-hand rock peak had already been smashed to pieces.
That water monster is really something!
The guards looked at Shen Lixue with even more admiration. Luckily, they hadn't killed it; otherwise, if the water monster got angry, they would have been doomed.
"It will take some time for the water monster to smash through the mountain peak. Let's hurry, it shouldn't be able to catch up!" Shen Lixue glanced at the water monster and flew forward first.
Dongfang Heng, Dongfang Zhan, and Zi Mo followed closely behind. Li Youlan looked at the water monster; a fifth of the high mountain peak had been broken off by it. Startled, she didn't linger and quickly flew away.
The group moved forward quickly, and the sound of heads hitting rocks behind them grew fainter and fainter.
As the sun gradually set in the west, the fog in the mountains grew thicker and thicker. At first, it was a transparent white, then a light white that was visible to the naked eye, then ivory white, then light gray, and finally dark gray.
"This fog might be poisonous, everyone be careful!" Shen Lixue's beautiful eyes darkened slightly as she solemnly warned.
Everyone had already taken the antidote, but they still dared not be careless and were on high alert, watching their surroundings warily.
The fog on Black Fog Mountain changes color constantly. They had only reached the halfway point, and before it even got dark, the fog had already turned dark gray. If they went to the top, it might turn black. Black Fog Mountain truly lived up to its name. The fog must have carried a lot of toxins. There's something strange about this mountain.
As the sun set, Shen Lixue suddenly felt a change in her vision. The light gray mist instantly turned black, enveloping her and blurring her vision. It was like a night without stars or the moon, pitch black, with nothing but darkness before her eyes.
Shen Lixue frowned. The black mist of Black Mist Mountain was indeed as good as its reputation. It was so thick that you couldn't even see the road. How was she supposed to get around?
"Dongfang Heng!" For some reason, Shen Lixue suddenly tripped and staggered back a few steps, reaching out to grab Dongfang Heng's arm. In such a strange environment, the two of them could not be separated.
Her small hand felt light, and she grasped at empty air. All around was quiet; everyone had vanished, and it seemed as if she were the only one left in the world. Before the black mist spread, Dongfang Heng was clearly standing beside her. How could no one be there? The fog was thick; he couldn't see her, but he should be able to hear her voice.
"Dongfang Heng!" Shen Lixue called out, her head suddenly spinning as she inhaled some of the black poisonous gas.
A hand suddenly reached out and grabbed her wrist. It was icy cold and not Dongfang Heng's hand. Shen Lixue was startled and slapped him.
"It's me, Dongfang Zhan!" Dongfang Zhan dodged Shen Lixue's attack and transmitted his voice secretly.
"What are you doing here? Where is Dongfang Heng?" The black fog was too thick and the poisonous gas was too strong, so Shen Lixue couldn't speak. She also communicated with Dongfang Zhan through telepathy.
“There’s no one around, he must have left!” Dongfang Zhan said calmly. “Let’s go too. The fog is too thick and the poisonous gas is extremely strong. If we linger, we might get poisoned!”
Shen Lixue frowned, feeling disappointed at not finding Dongfang Heng. However, Dongfang Zhan was right; they had to leave. Dongfang Heng was highly skilled in martial arts and possessed profound inner strength. With his abilities, leaving this place for safety would not be a problem.
Thinking of this, Shen Lixue turned around and walked quickly forward, with Dongfang Zhan following slowly behind.
As Shen Lixue searched for Dongfang Heng, Dongfang Heng was also searching for her. In the instant the black mist filled the air, Dongfang Heng reached out to grab Shen Lixue. Even though she was standing right in front of him and his hand was outstretched towards her, he still managed to grab nothing.
"Li Xue, Li Xue!" The voice, imbued with profound inner strength, traveled far in the pitch-black night, but received no echo whatsoever.
Dongfang Heng frowned, his gaze deep, and strode forward. There was not a single person beside him. The two of them were clearly standing very close, so how could they have gotten separated?
"Prince An!" A slender figure stumbled and ran over.
The black fog was so thick that Dongfang Heng couldn't see the person in front of him, but he recognized her voice as Li Youlan. He said indifferently, "Miss Li."
"The Prince is looking for Princess Lixue!" Li Youlan's voice was clear and elegant, quite charming.
Dongfang Heng remained silent, which was taken as tacit agreement.
"Princess Lixue is so smart, she will definitely be alright!" Li Youlan comforted her gently and understandingly.
Dongfang Heng knew, of course, that Shen Lixue would be alright. What angered him was the eerie environment filled with black mist, and that he hadn't stayed by Shen Lixue's side.
The fog grew thicker, and the air he inhaled carried a faint, unpleasant odor. Dongfang Heng frowned and walked in one direction. Shen Lixue had already left, and he couldn't waste any more time. He needed to get out of this thick black fog as soon as possible and reunite with her.
The density of the fog varied depending on the location on Black Mist Mountain. After Shen Lixue walked a distance, the fog gradually thinned and turned into a light black color, making it possible to see the figures of people nearby. However, something was mixed in with the fog, which smelled like wine and was intoxicating.
Shen Lixue had already taken the pills and was immune to all poisons, but she was still dizzy from the smoke and her vision was somewhat blurry. Looking at Dongfang Zhan, who was dressed in blue and walking beside her, she frowned. Before the black mist spread, she and he were a long distance apart. How did they end up together? Dongfang Heng, who was so close, had disappeared.
The fog turned pale white, like a foggy morning in winter. A few drops of water condensed on Dongfang Zhan's eyelashes, and a faint blush appeared on his cheeks. His deep eyes were somewhat confused, like an ice lotus blooming at dawn, bewitching people.
He's always had a strong sense of self-control, so how could he have become so...dazed? Is there something alluring in the mist?
The thought flashed through her mind, and Shen Lixue frowned, becoming wary as she quickened her pace.
A gentle breeze blew by, and Shen Lixue felt that the breeze carried an intoxicating fragrance that was refreshing and beautiful, like a dream. Her beautiful face gradually turned rosy, and her body slowly felt a surge of heat.