608 Mysterious Flames in the Sky
"Inferno. As the name suggests, whether it's a human or a beast, anything that comes in contact with this mysterious fire would be set ablaze instantly and turn to ash! But this mysterious fire wouldn't burn any rocks or plants. These are raised by witches and they are used to guard important places in the forest! In other words, Xiangxi Phantom Lord's hideout must be getting close. Besides raising spirits, he must have also specializes in voodoo! At the very least, he's proficient in breeding these beetles! In other words, we may encounter more of these hexes as we proceed.
"If you bump into any of them again, remember not to provoke them! Once they detonate, you must ensure you are nowhere near the flames. I'm sure you're all familiar with the consequences of being in contact with the flames by now." Chen Xiaobei carefully explained what he knew about the situation.
Everyone heeded the words, bearing them in mind. This kind of lesser known valuable experience could often save lives at crucial moments! Most of them felt grateful towards Chen Xiaobei's advice, changing their perception of him as well.
Of course, those four guys who wanted to set a death trap to Chen Xiaobei were not shaken. Not only were they ungrateful, they turned more hostile towards him!
"Okay! Let's keep moving!"
Luo Puti commanded them in a loud voice, "Now that we're already getting closer to the hideout of Xiangxi Phantom Lord, we shouldn't be separated anymore. We all have to be aware as this is not a drill!"
The divisions were vigilant; all ready for combat and assembled. As they proceeded, the atmosphere was surprisingly calm and uneventful.
After a while, they stumbled upon a door built on a stone wall. Judging from the erosion by the wind and frost, the stone door was estimated to be hundreds of years old.
"I'm going to take a look."
Lin Nutao impatiently stepped forward.
He was no fool. Making use of his training experience in Jianghu, he observed the door for a moment. After deciding that there was no danger, he slowly approached the side of the stone gate.
He was absolutely not a foolhardy boorish person. He used his experiences of training in Jianghu first. After observing it for a few times and confirmed that there was no danger, he then slowly approached the side of the stone gate. He stretched his arm to push it twice but the stone door did not budge.
*Boom!*
Lin Nutao calmed down and concentrated his True Qi in his palm and pushed it forward! His tremendous strength caused the door to collapse and shake the mountains.
"What are you doing?!" demanded Chen Xiaobei who was shocked.
"Are you blind? Can't you see that I'm opening this door?" Lin Nutao responded nonchalantly.
"I've said it earlier, remember not to provoke the Infernal Flying Beetle! You made such a loud commotion, as though you're seeking death!"
Anxious, Chen Xiaobei was on high alert looking around as he shielded Luo Puti behind him.
"Heh, after identifying some voodoo bug you think you're the greatest?" Lin Nutao smiled scornfully. "I've been walking in Jianghu for a decade and I recognize all kinds of traps. I've never missed a sight of those traps. If there's danger, I would already have discovered it first!"
"That's right!" Lin Qisi quickly boasted, "Earlier, when Shixiong Lin went to Demonic Tribe's Thousand Traps Temple alone, he managed to went through hundreds of trap, unharmed. In the end, the elder of Demonic Tribe was captured alive! As compared to Thousand Traps Temple, this cave is nothing!
Hearing all that, Chen Xiaobei was not relieved. He sternly said, "As I said earlier, those Infernal Flying Beetles specializes in guarding important places! Since that door was easily broken, this proves that we are surrounded by dozens of those Infernal Flying Beetles in hiding!"
"Tsk!" Wang Poqiong glared at Chen Xiaobei then put on a fake smile. "Everyone has eyes, if there is such a thing of that flaming beetle, can it still not be seen? I only see a know-it-all in front of me who is begging to get everyone to respect him!"
"I'm acting like I know everything? Well, that's the least of my concern. I'm afraid that you wouldn't know when you will die!" Chen Xiaobei blinked and immediately opened his clairvoyant eyes! Since there was no abnormality seen on the surface, the danger must be hidden in the dark!
With a false smile, Ouyang Jingxin said, "Young one, you really don't have to be too nervous! Brother Lin is always super sensitive to danger and his judgments are not wrong! What's more, those cursed bugs may be from another place, it's not certain that Xiangxi Phantom Lord raised them."
Everyone nodded in agreement. They all believed in Lin Nutao's experience and thought that Chen Xiaobei was overreacting.
Luo Puti could not help but whispered, "Xiaobei, aren't you a little too agitated? I don't sense any danger either…"
"Run!" Chen Xiaobei bellowed after Luo Puti finished her sentence.
"Buzz…"
The next moment, there was a burst of buzzing sounds and within a radius of ten meters, the entire place was lit up!
"Good grief… That kind of voodoo bug… They were actually hiding beneath the ground…"
Within this brief period, everyone was screaming in terror; their bodies trembling with fear and shivers sent down their spines! Despite their fear, no one froze in this deadly crisis!
"Whizz! Whizz! Whizz… Buzz…."
As the buzzing sound grew louder, there were countless Infernal Flying Beetles rushing out of the ground and flying towards them! Flying in the starry night sky then surrounding the crowd, the entire area glowed lime green.
"We're dead… I should have listened to that kid earlier… We are all going to die…"
Everyone howled fearfully. When they thought about the guy who was reduced to ash, they fell into despair! Thinking about Chen Xiaobei's warning made them regret as well.
"Don't just stand around! Everyone squat behind me!"
At this time, Chen Xiaobei was the only one that remained calm. There were countless of those Infernal Flying Beetles around and it was impossible to rush out of their encirclement. One could only hope for the best in a situation like this.
"Squat behind you? Who do you think you are? I don't want to die!"
Some of them collapsed and some have already lost their sanity, all of them desperately wanted to break out of the encirclement.
*Boom! Boom! Boom!*
Those who had not even moved yet already bumped into those Infernal Flying Beetles, reduced to ash instantly!
"Xiaobei! Do you really have a plan?" Luo Puti asked anxiously, her heart pounding.
"Hurry up and squat!" Chen Xiaobei had no time to explain and was busy fumbling around his body.
"Buzz…"
Along with the ferocious buzzing, countless Infernal Flying Beetles had adjusted their position and were ready to launch a full-scale assault towards the crowd!
"Everyone! Do it now!"
Luo Puti trusted Chen Xiaobei completely and also, there were no options left in this situation! Dozens of people had already gone insane trying to get out of the desperate situation. They instinctively hid behind Chen Xiaobei, squatting obediently!
"Xiaobei! The lives of these people are in your hands now!"
Watching how the mysterious green flames in the sky were about to come crashing down, this was everyone's only hope.
Chen Xiaobei threw something into the air and shouted.
"Everyone, kneel down now!"