I walk sideways in the game world

Chapter 272: Exploring the Ruins and Encountering a Trap

Miasma swirled like smoke at the entrance of the valley, and a chilling wind whistled past, like the growl of a wild beast, making one's hair stand on end. Ren Xiaoyao dismounted, took a deep breath, suppressed the uneasiness in his heart, and looked forward with a determined gaze.

"Are you ready?" His voice echoed in the valley with an unshakable determination.

"We will follow Young Master Ren's arrangements!" Everyone in the caravan responded in unison. Although there was a hint of trembling in their voices, they were more excited about the unknown and eager for treasure.

Xia Lin tightly grasped the long whip in her hand, a trace of worry flashing in her beautiful eyes. She gently pulled Ren Xiaoyao's sleeve and whispered, "Brother Xiaoyao, be careful."

Ren Xiaoyao turned around and gave her a reassuring smile, "Don't worry, I will protect you."

He turned around, took a deep breath, and took the lead into the misty valley. Everyone followed closely behind him, embarking on this dangerous journey into the unknown.

The valley was eerily silent, with only the sound of footsteps echoing in the empty valley. On either side were towering cliffs, the light was dim, and the atmosphere was oppressive and suffocating.

"Watch your step!" Ren Xiaoyao, who was walking in front of the team, suddenly reminded in a low voice. He scanned the surroundings with sharp eyes, not daring to relax at all.

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately became alert, walked lightly, and observed their surroundings carefully.

After walking for about half an hour, the view suddenly opened up. A massive stone gate appeared before them, blocking their path. The stone gate was carved with intricate patterns, and strange runes could be vaguely seen, shimmering with a faint light.

"This is the entrance to the ruins!" President Wang looked at the stone gate in front of him, a hint of greed flashed in his eyes, and his tone was full of excitement.

"This stone door..." Xia Lin, who was standing by, looked at the runes on the stone door, her eyebrows slightly furrowed, as if she had noticed something.

"These runes seem to be some kind of ancient mechanical device..." At this time, Master Li, a member of the team who was proficient in mechanical devices, stepped forward and carefully examined the runes on the stone door. His expression gradually became solemn. "I'm afraid it will be very difficult to decipher it..."

Before he finished speaking, the runes on the stone gate suddenly glowed brightly, and a powerful energy wave emanated from the stone gate. Everyone felt a flash before their eyes...

When everyone regained consciousness, they discovered that their surroundings had undergone a drastic transformation... The blinding light faded, and the scene before them was completely altered. The cramped valley had vanished, replaced by a vast underground space. Above them lay a dark mass of rock, and unknown vines dangled from the cracks, swaying gently in the faint breeze.

"This is..." President Wang was so surprised by the scene in front of him that he was speechless.

"It seems that we have entered the interior of the ruins." Ren Xiaoyao looked around with a serious expression.

There was a wide road paved with bluestone slabs under my feet. There was a tall stone pillar standing at regular intervals on both sides of the road. The stone pillars were carved with strange patterns and emitted a faint green light, making the surrounding environment even more eerie.

Master Li walked quickly to the stone door and carefully observed the runes on it. His brows knitted tightly as he muttered to himself, "It really is an ancient mechanical device... I never thought it could actually exist in this world..."

"Master Li, is there a way to break this mechanism?" President Wang asked anxiously, his eyes gleaming with greed. He knew that the more dangerous a place, the greater the opportunity. The treasure within this ruin must be extraordinary.

Master Li shook his head and said in a heavy tone, "This mechanical technique has been lost for a long time. I have only seen records of it in ancient books. I am afraid that cracking it will be difficult..."

Before he finished speaking, bursts of low roars suddenly came from the distance, like the roar of a wild beast, or like a call from hell, echoing in the empty underground space, making people shudder.

"What's that sound?" President Wang's face changed, and there was a hint of fear in his voice.

Everyone's heart trembled, and they tightened their weapons, looking around vigilantly.

"Oh no, it seems that this mechanical technology has triggered some restrictions and alarmed the guardian beast in the ruins!" Master Li's face changed drastically and he exclaimed.

The roaring sound was getting closer and closer, accompanied by heavy footsteps, as if some huge monster was approaching them... Ren Xiaoyao's eyes flashed with a gleam, and he said in a deep voice: "Master Li, you concentrate on cracking the mechanism, leave this to me!"

"Xiaoyao, you have to be careful!" Xia Lin looked at Ren Xiaoyao worriedly and clenched the staff in her hand.

Ren Xiaoyao gave her a reassuring look, turned and walked to Master Li, and asked in a low voice: "Master Li, is there anything I can help you with?"

Master Li stared at the runes on the stone door, his brow furrowed. After a moment's silence, he said, "This mechanism is incredibly ingenious. It's going to be difficult for me to decipher it in a short time. Xiaoyao, please protect me and don't let anyone get close!"

Ren Xiaoyao nodded, drew the longsword from his waist, and scanned the surroundings with vigilance, his eyes sharp as a torch. He assigned Xia Lin and Pharmacist Chen to guard the stone chamber, while he himself stayed beside Master Li to protect him.

Time ticked by, and Master Li remained clueless, sweating profusely. The terrifying roar grew closer, jarring his eardrums, as if the monster would burst forth from the earth and tear them to pieces.

"Roar--!"

A deafening roar echoed in the empty underground space, and everyone felt the ground beneath their feet shaking.

"Oh no, it's coming!" President Wang shouted in horror with a pale face.

Ren Xiaoyao's eyes fixed, and he said in a deep voice: "Everyone, don't panic, maintain your formation, and prepare to meet the enemy!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a black shadow rushed out from the darkness, as fast as lightning.

"Be careful!" Ren Xiaoyao was quick-witted and quick-handed. He pushed Master Li away from him, but he himself could not dodge in time and was knocked away by the black shadow.

"Xiaoyao!" Xia Lin exclaimed and hurried over to help Ren Xiaoyao up.

"I'm fine." Ren Xiaoyao shook his head, stood up, and stared at the black shadow.

With the faint green light emanating from the stone pillar, everyone finally saw the true face of the black shadow.

It was a huge monster, shaped like a giant wolf, covered with black scales, with a pair of blood-red eyes emitting a ferocious light, fangs exposed in its mouth, and dripping with smelly saliva.

"It's the Earth Demon Wolf!" President Wang exclaimed, his tone filled with fear.

The Earth Demon Wolf is one of the most ferocious monsters in this relic. It is powerful and bloodthirsty.

The Earth Demon Wolf let out a deafening roar and pounced towards everyone.

"Everyone, come together!" Ren Xiaoyao shouted and took the lead to meet them.

Xia Lin, Pharmacist Chen, and the others also drew their weapons and engaged in a fierce battle with the Demonic Wolf. For a moment, the stone chamber was filled with shouts and cries of killing, the glow of magic and the roar of the Demonic Wolf intertwined, and the scene was in chaos.

Ren Xiaoyao, holding a long sword, nimbly moved around the Earth Demon Wolf, searching for its weakness. Although the Earth Demon Wolf was huge, its movements were extremely agile, and when it swung its claws, it brought up gusts of wind, making it difficult to defend against.

Just as everyone was fighting fiercely with the Earth Demon Wolf, a black shadow appeared silently at the entrance of the stone chamber, staring at everything in front of it with a cold gaze.

"Hmph, a bunch of ignorant people who dare to break in here!" The black shadow sneered, and a hint of murderous intent flashed in his eyes.

"I've found a way to crack it!" At this moment, Master Li suddenly shouted excitedly, breaking the chaos in the stone chamber.

Everyone looked at Master Li at the same time, their eyes filled with hope.

"Really? Master Li, please tell me how to crack this mechanism?" President Wang asked excitedly.

Master Li pointed to an inconspicuous rune on the stone door and said, "The key to this mechanism lies in this rune. As long as..."

Before he could finish his words, a terrifying noise suddenly rang out from the top of the stone chamber. Then, countless pieces of rubble fell from above, drowning out Master Li's voice...