Who Designed This Underworld Dungeon?

Chapter 1541 - 941: Escape, Prototype Emerges

The branches beneath Temude and the others suddenly started trembling, an unexpected attack that could catch anyone off guard and make them lose balance.However, the battle-hardened warriors showed no sign of losing their balance; their feet seemed to be firmly suctioned onto the branches.

Haha, trying to make us lose balance and fall into the magma? Sain Dungeon, you’re too naive!

Then someone screamed in pain as the branches vibrated and splattered hot magma onto them.

"Ow ow ow! Run!"

Seeing that the branches were shaking even more vigorously and causing more magma to splash around, everyone lost their previous confident demeanor and quickly ran towards the clearing ahead.

Fortunately, the clearing in the sea of magma was rather high, and it wasn’t too far. Even in heavy armor, with some effort, they could rush over to safety.

The success rate of this endeavor wasn’t low, as the branches, though shaking, formed a single path, and there were no obstacles or enemies along this simple road, just a sprint to secure one’s safety!

If one believed it would be that simple, they were underestimating the cunning of the Sain Dungeon.

Temude and the others didn’t believe things would proceed so smoothly, and they were on high alert for any possible dangers as they ran forward.

Soon, the anticipated anomaly arrived!

"Whoosh!"

The thick branch in front of them suddenly lifted high!

The branch rose like a stimulated octopus tentacle, and the magma it scooped up poured down like a torrential rain, with the red "raindrops" more deadly than any fancy attack.

Getting splashed might not be fatal, but it would certainly be excruciatingly uncomfortable, and no sane person would want to endure such torture for no reason.

The warriors hurriedly turned back and ran toward the path they had come from, as the branch was curling towards them, leaving no road ahead if they continued forward.

But a more sinister obstacle lay in wait on the return path.

A slenderer branch suddenly rose from the magma on the side and swept horizontally towards the group at a high speed!

Was it trying to sweep them off?

"Damn it!"

Since the branch attacking them held no killing intent, the warriors, accustomed to fighting foes, couldn’t sense the lurking danger. They only reacted when their eyes detected something amiss.

In an instant, everyone leaped into the air!

No problem, it’s just like skipping rope; even a three-year-old can manage this—

"Crack!"

Just as the branch sweeping towards their legs was about to contact them, it suddenly split in the middle, and an even thinner branch rose up!

"Ah?"

Temude shouted in surprise, and a second later was struck on the helmet by the still-hot branch!

Five or six others, including him, were sent flying, while those who weren’t hit managed it because they didn’t jump as high, and the splitting branch had whizzed over their heads, making them break out in cold sweat.

Who in the world has branches that suddenly split mid-air!

Not to mention how rare it is to encounter plants that actively attack people!

"Grab something!"

The warriors who were sent flying immediately tried to grab hold of something, but with magma all around, there was nothing suitable to grab. If only a stone column could magically extend from the clearing to their aid.

Sounds like they needed a Hades able to use Crystal Magic, as the ability to alter terrain was too overpowered in the dungeon.

In mid-air, Temude tried rotating his body to reach out for something, but no movement could overcome the gap and clutch onto a rock. The group of warriors was plunging straight into the magma.

"Quack! We’re done for now!" one of them screamed in despair.

They had never experienced falling into magma in their entire lives and hoped they never would!

As the warriors fell into despair, those nearby who hadn’t been hit suddenly shouted, triggering the Combat Skill, Summoning Star!

Those who hadn’t flown too far, including Temude, were immediately pulled back by the sudden surge of purple Gravity Lightning.

"Thank heavens!"

He took the chance to grab the raised branch and with another leap, returned to the entrance.

The other warriors were also pulled back by this timely rain of Gravity Magic, their faces reflecting the joy of narrowly escaping disaster as they mimicked Temude’s actions and leaped back.

"We’re finally sa—"

The last warrior had just uttered these words mid-air when the taut branch he was holding suddenly slackened.

He was catapulted like a rock from a sling, thrown into the depths of the magma sea!

"Aaaaah!"

Everyone forgot about running for their lives, turning instead to gaze in shock at the scene. There was nothing else.

Because another branch had sprung from the magma, striking that warrior towards the opposite side.

But it wasn’t over yet; just a few meters into the air, the unfortunate warrior was smacked back in reverse by another branch. Back and forth, it looked like they were playing badminton with him!