The wind was no longer cold, but had obvious heat, and was filled with the smell of sulfur. Deep in the gorge, Neo saw a looming thin red line. Although it was not active, Neo was sure that it was magma.
river
"The vertical distance between here and the surface is probably more than 11,000 meters." The repeated and boring descending movements made his mind become numb and sluggish. Neo took two gulps of water, poured some into the palm of his hand and patted it on his forehead.
After taking a photo, he secretly warned himself that in this extraordinary environment and situation, it is especially necessary to stay calm and vigilant. Any negligence may cause irreparable losses.
Down, down again!
A strong wind with rising power blew up
"Well..." A sudden burst of severe dizziness occurred, his vision went black, his limbs were paralyzed, and Neo fell straight down. Fortunately, the safety ring on the rope got stuck at the 30-meter knot, and Neo took the opportunity to die.
By holding on to the rope, I avoided the bad luck of falling into the abyss.
"Deadly gas (carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and the most deadly one is hydrogen sulfide. Ordinary people will die immediately if they take one breath)..." Neo finally regained his composure and hurriedly took the spare sheepskin bag and took two breaths, then dipped the face towel in it.
Cover your mouth and nose with water
Death is invisible, and by the time you smell it (hydrogen sulfide is the smell of rotten eggs), it's often too late. Neo feels scared for a moment. He knows that it is no longer suitable to continue to penetrate deeper vertically. He needs to find a passage and be careful of the waves.
The rising wind blows upward
However, many things are often dangling before our eyes when they are not needed, and are difficult to find when they are needed. How can it be so easy to find the entrance on the cracked rock wall? It is even unknown whether there is a pursuer far away, but it is still necessary.
The death match consumes a lot of energy and physical energy. For Neo, the most difficult test has begun.
"Hold on, hold on a little longer, this is a dark place, you can definitely find a way out, you can definitely do it!" Encouragement, constant self-encouragement, swinging again and again, climbing again and again, the inflated sheepskin bag has become more and more deflated, and the strong wind is blowing
With waves of encouragement, Neo climbed on the steep rock wall, jumped with the help of ropes, and searched, never getting discouraged and refusing to give up.
At the right time, what corresponds to the square is no longer a chasm leading directly to the underground corridor, but a deep fissure. There is really no way to the sky, no door to the earth, no place to stay, and a group of enemies are chasing after me.
After wandering in the huge fissure for more than 40 minutes, Neo finally got his wish and found a cave entrance, ending his vertical journey on the cliff.
The moment he put his feet on the ground, he, who had always been calm, couldn't help but beam with joy. His legs went weak and he almost knelt down. These three hours of physical and mental torture could definitely be said to be one of the most unforgettable tests in his life, especially the latter part.
During the journey, the palpitations and horror caused by the invisible threat of death were always tormenting his will. For this reason, he bit his lip without knowing it. He didn't know how he survived it at this time.
"It's a rare fight in life, it's great!" There was no applause, no cheers, but Neo applauded himself and howled very loudly, releasing his joyful emotions. This happiness and joy quickly diluted those negative thoughts.
, Neo once again became mentally strong, forgetting his unhappiness and highlighting his achievements. This is his little secret to maintaining his enterprising spirit.
Since ancient times, the Underdark has been divided into four layers: shallow, deep, deep and chaotic. The depth where Neo is now is at the bottom of the deep layer.
Theoretically, Neo could take a rest, and his injuries, physical strength, and energy all reminded him to do so, but considering the deathly air that blew into the cave from time to time and the desolation here, Neo decided to bite the bullet again.
Keep going for a while
Regarding the deep layers of the Underdark, Neo's knowledge is limited to books. At most, it comes from a so-called explorer's notebook. How much genuine content there is has yet to be tested in practice. Fortunately, the authenticity of these is mixed.
His knowledge at least gave him a more general understanding of this area, and produced enough caution and vigilance, which is the basis for survival in this area.
Following the only path that was wide enough and fairly flat, Neo quickly entered a stone forest area. The endless rock forest pillars that could not be seen at a glance supported the vast space.
The top of the rock can be regarded as the next door in the dark night, and you will not feel the oppression of the billions of tons of stone and soil above your head at all.
Neo could clearly feel that the air quality here had obviously improved a lot, the smell of sulfur had become lighter, and it was no longer as stale as the ones he had traveled along the way. This meant that one or several 'sources' were responsible for the air here.
The improvement of air quality has provided important help, and his way out may be in it.
After observing the surrounding situation, Neo finally chose the top of a half-column as his foothold. This half-column was about 15 meters high, irregularly round, with not many bumps and convexities, and it was not easy to climb, but in Neo's view,
Come on, it's worth it to make some effort to choose this place, especially after you get to the top, the feeling is even stronger
The top of this half-column is like a huge flat-bottomed bowl that breaks the edge. Almost half of the surface is wrapped by thick stone walls, and the rest of the surface is open. The top is flat and has about 7 square meters of free space. Neo
One person is enough no matter what
After unloading the luggage, Neo moved his aching shoulders, squatted down and fiddled with the luggage for a while. The luggage immediately became a ball, no longer as clear-cut as before, and at the same time, there was a small bundle in Neo's hand.
The foldable and lockable solid wood frame, the design idea of this thing was obtained by Neo from an explorer who has been adventuring all year round. It can be used as the keel of the luggage, or as a simple stand.
Putting wet clothes on it can not only be used as a heat-reflecting surface for the campfire, but also facilitates drying clothes and blocks some firelight. It can be regarded as serving multiple purposes.
Sacrificing two torch sticks, some rags, and fire oil, Neo built a small bonfire. The fuel was limited, and Neo needed to hurry up and complete some important tasks.
The first is the repair of the tights. Neo feels that whether he is wandering around in the underdark, or trying to get rid of the pursuit of the dark minions as much as possible, restoring the function of the tights is extremely valuable. He carries a similar feeling
Using a hot melt glue stick, wipe clean the damaged areas of the tights that have been simply sewn with needle and thread, apply melted glue like soft wax, evenly apply it, then place it on the fire to fully melt, and the damage will be repaired.
Since there were a lot of damage, this work alone took half an hour.
The next step is cooking, whether it tastes good or not, but the key is that after this trip, I don’t know when I will have a hot meal next time, so Neo pays special attention to it, just put water and dry food in the lunch box and cook it together.
, there is no secret to this business, just try to reduce the leakage of smell as much as possible
While the meal was heating up, Neo lit up the fire and took out the crochet casing to sew up the wound on his body. Unless it was a top-notch treatment, it would be difficult to completely heal the wound when it was constantly torn. Previously, Neo had been
There is no time. At this moment, it is natural to suture and cast the Pearl of Life to speed up the healing of the wounds. For some of the more serious wounds, ointments and gauze must be applied. People from the Glorious Holy See also pay attention to the use of holy water herbs in magical treatments.
, it can be seen that a two-pronged or multi-pronged approach is the only way to cure
Although water, especially drinkable water, is very precious in the deep layer, Neo still wetted the towel and wiped his body carefully. In order to satisfy the appetite of the mouth, he usually eats spices, vegetables and meat with strong smell, and is not taboo.
Body odor caused by sweat is naturally strong, so wiping it off will help after all.
He tidied without hesitation for a moment, and when it was finished, it was already 2 hours later. The firewood was burned out, and Neo used the inflated skin bag as a pillow and fell into a deep sleep. At this stage of his strength, all means were not as good as a good one.
It feels really appropriate. Only at this time can Nancy fully take over the control of his body, sort out the hidden diseases over and over again, and restore the body to its best condition as soon as possible.
"Ah!" The shrill screams gradually faded away as they fell at high speed. This was already the seventh minion of darkness who inhaled the death air and fell into the abyss. Before him, there were 1 Demon Transformer and 5 Demon Transformers.
Everyone stumbles and dies in such a sudden way. No matter how stupid you are, you can still realize how dangerous the situation here is.
"Sir, we can't go on like this. We have to find a safe place to rest for a while." The suggestion was made by William, the Demonic Transformer. Due to the lack of tools, the dark minions were delayed on the rock wall for more than 5 hours before entering and almost let them down.
The subsequent pursuit of the Gale Zone where Neo died is not only dangerous, but also becomes confusing because of Neo's previous search for an exit. Although the minions of darkness can keep up physically, their energy is obviously low. William is worried that this will continue.
, most of the members of this operation had to die in this dangerous abyss
Elius has been carried around by the soul armor, but he is not so full that a hungry man is hungry. He has eyes, and he is always paying attention to the energy consumption of the soul armor. He also knows that his group is really doing their best.
And most of them were on the verge of collapse. Elius knew that William's advice was right, and he gritted his teeth and said: "I'm really unwilling!"
"I can somewhat understand your feelings, but I think that the reason why Neo is stronger than us this time is that he is fully prepared and has convenient tools. However, this terrain is special and difficult to repeat. We can definitely use it in the subsequent hunts."
Lost time has been regained. In fact, I feel that Neo was forced to go deep underground to avoid our pursuit. This itself has shown a failure in the overall situation. Traveling in the deep layers of the Underdark is more difficult, sometimes because of the two places.
There are no caves or tunnels connecting each other, making it impossible to pass between each other. In order to overcome this difficulty, many of the races living at this depth are excellent portal builders or tunnel excavation experts, and the living environment here is complex and harsh.
, the creatures are powerful, and the conflicts between them are sharp. Places with food and water are often occupied by the strong or heavily guarded. As a pathbreaker, Neo travels here alone, without a guide or guidance, and it is absolutely difficult for his subordinates.
I believe that the final victory must belong to us.”
After listening to William's analysis, Elius was moved, but he would not admit that William was smarter than him, "Well, I have actually taken these into consideration, but I just don't want to live up to the expectations of Lord Fader. I hope that it can be done as soon as possible."
Capture Neo...Oh, forget it, let’s not talk about it anymore, let’s open the hole and rest!”
"Yes!" William turned his head and said loudly: "Your Majesty's orders, open the acupuncture point and rest." Then he took the lead and said: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your consideration for your subordinates."
The minions of darkness have not learned anything else. The most important skill to master is to follow the trend and say flattery. When they heard what William said, they didn't know what to do. They howled loudly and said flattery, about being grateful and loving soldiers like sons.
There are also flattering words such as longevity and boundless life, regardless of the occasion. Elius is so depressed, thinking what kind of bastards are he recruiting! It’s just uneducated. He can slap a horse’s hooves even if he flatters him.
He suddenly felt that the dark forces were suspected of being a welfare institution. Otherwise, how could a social scum like this kind of social scum, who was incompetent in writing, incompetent in martial arts, willing to talk but not talk, and who wanted to suffer but not suffer, live?...
Elius was thinking wildly here, and several demon changers and demon servants over there worked together to open a cave on the rock wall. The result seemed to be a blessing in disguise. After the cave was opened for more than ten meters, the sound came out empty, and after advancing a few meters, it was connected.
An underground hall with an area of more than 100 square meters and other passages has a resting place and the air has improved. Some of the minions of darkness even wondered whether the problem of eating and drinking could still be solved...
Tired, exhausted, hungry, and thirsty, the minions of darkness cannot be satisfied by just sleeping now.
Elius was a half-monk and became a necromancer. He was an outstanding evocation mage before, specializing in the water system. In fact, he can become a mage and break through level 5. This is one of a kind. As a
He reached level 8 before he was 50 years old. He was indeed proud of himself. He asked the magic changer to dig a hole in the ground, and then he took out a treasure "Crystal Stone" and cast a spell, directly using it to connect to the water elemental plane for a short time.
This pool of living water alone attracted three minutes of flattery from the minions of darkness. Most of them were sincere this time. It is too difficult to get some water at this depth. The indigenous creatures here are generally
They all get water from the target's blood, and they pee less than a camel.
The minions of darkness drank water one after another, and their morale recovered a lot. Some demon transformers volunteered to go find food regardless of their fatigue. Elius agreed and ordered them to bring more people and be cautious. Several demon transformers
Went happily
Next, Elius set up a magic circle to replenish the energy of the soul armor, and used the "Dark Curtain" to seal the sulfur-smelling gale outside the cave passage. He also reshaped the evil corpse dog into a wall.
The lizard was released to continue tracking, he cast a flame-concentrating spell to create three campfires, and also launched a poison-concentrating circle outside the cave to collect death energy...
A series of actions made him the soul of the team and the core value of the team was undoubtedly reflected, so it was inevitable to receive waves of flattery. Although Elius considered himself a scholar, he also enjoyed it very much. He was surrounded and sat down in the middle.
He touched the few hairs on his head with excitement and said to William: "Neo, I'm afraid he's resting on some cold rock right now! Compared with us, hum! Let's see how long he can hold on!"
Of course, in fact, Neo's little life on the run was far more prosperous than Elius imagined. He had no worries about food and drink, and no shortage of bedding. More importantly, in the previous four-party melee in Fort Worth, Neo made a lot of money.
One vote, not to mention the benefits mainly from dark power brought by killing those dark minions, the vitality stolen from the battlefield by the Ayahuasca alone brought his vitality storage close to the maximum limit, and together with Valencia
Including Tina, the two of them have almost never let the effectiveness of the life series of techniques disappear since the fight started. Even so, the life force savings are still quite abundant up to now.
After sleeping for about 5 hours, Neo's ears suddenly moved, then he opened his eyes, and quietly sat up. Soon, Neo saw the evil corpse wall lizard climbing. This guy spent a lot of time first.
I found the entrance where Neo escaped from the chasm, and spent more time getting here. There was no other way. Although the wall lizard was good at wandering on the cliff, in terms of normal walking, it was far inferior to the skeleton hound.
This is the first time Neo has seen such a monster, but dark power is his core attribute power. For all the three-level decompositions that are related to dark power, with just one glance, he can tell that this guy is the product of Dark Evil. Simply
Lure the enemy deep, and then use a fierce attack, Neo uses 'Life Intake' to suck this guy into pieces. He already knows from Nancy that this skill of his is vicious and domineering. Pay a little attention to the position of the strike, and the target will usually follow.
Souls cannot escape, they will be converted into energy and absorbed by him. Considering that among the minions of darkness are the spellcasters he fears the most, Neo's attack is naturally to kill them all, crushing the bones and raising the ashes, strangling the souls, and avoiding future troubles as much as possible.
At the same time, Elius, who was meditating, suddenly opened his eyes, a fire-like green light flashed through his eyes, and then a ferocious smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. The evil corpse wall lizard was killed, but he was also there.