vncnus Chapter 218...Is this the end?
Chapter 218...Is this the end?
Chapter 218 ...Is this the end?
The dark and cold cave was filled with a strange vitality, as if some unseen special energy was slowly flowing within it.
"It's so cold..."
The boy let out a muffled groan, like a kitten, and slowly woke up.
This is Takita. He has been lying on the spot for a day and a night. His wounds have even scabbed over, and the blood has long since congealed into hard lumps, which peel off piece by piece as he struggles to sit up.
"What am I doing..."
Takita rubbed his eyes, feeling as if he had climbed a mountain tens of thousands of meters high, and his whole body was weak.
He looked around blankly at the scenery: a dark cave, with a light coming from somewhere that allowed him to see what was inside.
When he saw the densely packed jigsaw puzzle on the cave wall, he cried out as if he had been electrocuted.
"Ah!! Have I fainted?!"
He quickly got up and searched himself over for a while. After confirming that he was still alive and had not lost any limbs, he breathed a long sigh of relief.
"Phew...that was dangerous."
Takita looked at the jigsaw puzzle pieces on the wall, some of which were still stained with blood, and he felt a chill run down his spine.
"Thank goodness... I think I've completed the second trial... I really underestimated this place. I'm such an idiot."
His eyes held a complex expression as he looked down at his palms. His once beautiful fingers were now worn beyond recognition, covered in tiny cuts. Although they were beginning to heal, the blood-stained bandages wrapped around his palms clearly told him everything he had gone through.
Just as he stood there, bewildered and unsure of what to do next, a faint voice echoed from the depths of the cave...
"Hagoromo Takita, please continue forward and complete the final trial..."
The sudden sound startled him, and he abruptly looked up into the dark depths of the cave.
The voice didn't seem to ring out again. He clenched his fist, hiding the wound in his palm, stood up, and took a deep breath.
"Alright, since we've come this far..."
Lifting his feet, this somewhat frail figure, covered in wounds and exhausted, staggered towards the depths of the cave.
......
"The immortal has arrived..."
Princess Tsurugi looked up at the white snake sage who was pretending to sleep, and respectfully offered a reminder.
Beside her were Princess Tashin, who was in charge of the first trial, and Princess Ichikishima, who was in charge of the second puzzle trial.
At this point, they no longer had any other thoughts about Takita; all that remained was calm and waiting.
Their trials were not easy; in fact, Princess Ichikishima's trials were far more difficult than before. Yet, the boy, whose face still bore the marks of youth, still managed to overcome this hurdle through sheer wisdom and willpower.
The White Snake Immortal slightly opened his eyes, glanced at the three goddesses around him, and finally fixed his gaze on Princess Tsuratsu.
"Go ahead, child... proceed as usual. This little guy has potential; you don't need to go easy on him."
Her words were simple. Princess Tsurugi nodded slightly, and then her figure began to become illusory and blurry, gradually disappearing from the spot.
Takita took out some dry food and a water bag he was carrying with him, and casually ate a few bites as he walked.
The dry rations were so hard and bitter that they could only be eaten after being softened with water.
He lacked physical strength, so even if it didn't taste good, it was tantamount to saving his life, which was crucial for his next third test.
Even though he has no idea what the third trial is, or what challenges and crises he will face.
He walked slowly, but it didn't take him long before he arrived at a tall cave. A mysterious woman had already appeared in the center of the open space.
The woman's figure was somewhat ethereal, with a smile on her face, and her expression was unreadable.
Takita was taken aback. He knew without even thinking that the other party was probably the snake spirit in charge of the third level... After all, the "goddesses" of the first two levels were probably not human.
Therefore, Takita remained completely vigilant towards the woman before him, keeping a watchful eye on her.
"You've arrived, little guest."
The woman spoke, a smile on her face, her voice like a gentle breeze passing by, carrying a slightly seductive power.
Takita clenched his fist nervously. The stinging pain from the wound on his fingertip brought him back to his senses, and he regained his alertness and vigilance.
"Are you the one who will put me through the third test?" Takita asked directly, getting straight to the point.
He didn't care about manners anymore; in this dangerous place, he couldn't trust any common sense.
Princess Tsurugi showed no anger at the other party's rudeness. Instead, she smiled slightly and nodded, signaling Takita to step forward.
"Your performance is very good. At least in all these years of records, you are one of the few people who have been able to get to this point." Tsurugihime's voice was calm and clear, as if she were just having a casual chat.
However, Takita, who almost died in the previous test, did not think so. After all, aside from the fact that the opponent could not be identified as a creature, the white bones scattered on the ground under the opponent's feet also told the story of what the fate of those who failed was.
Princess Tsurugi seemed to sense the other party's concerns and explained again, "The immortal is very interested in you and looks forward to your performance in the third stage... which is my final stage. If you are ready, we can begin at any time."
Takita frowned, his eyes filled with wariness, unsure of what the upcoming test would be.
However, he was fully prepared mentally. No matter what form of test the other party would use, he could persevere... no, he absolutely had to persevere.
His family, brothers, and friends are all waiting for him to return.
"I understand... May I ask what the final test is? And what about the immortal you mentioned..."
Before Takita could finish speaking, Tsurugi gently shook her head.
"Don't worry, the final test is... mental training. It's also a test of whether you're suited to the immortal techniques of our Dragon Cave... As for the immortal, if you pass the trial, she will naturally see you and tell you all the information you want to know."
After finishing her sentence, Princess Tsuru asked again, "Are you ready?"
Takita couldn't see through the other person's thoughts, but this was someone else's territory, and if the other person wanted to kill him... it might not even take a second.
"I understand, and I'm ready... Let's begin!" Takita took a deep breath, his eyes gradually sharpening.
Princess Tatsumi smiled slightly upon hearing Takita's reply...
However, the next second, this woman, who seemed charming and alluring, suddenly opened her mouth, stretching her lips all the way to her ears, and instantly transformed into a monster resembling a snake demon.
Takita's pupils contracted; even though he was mentally prepared, he was still startled.
But he had no time to think about whether the other person's transformation was good or not, because in his vision, Tsuratsuhime's neck suddenly stretched out, and a huge, blood-red mouth was biting at his neck at an unbelievable speed.
"!!!"
Takita instinctively wanted to dodge, but unfortunately, his strength was like that of an ant, and he had no chance at all in front of this snake demon.
puff-
The sound of sharp teeth piercing his neck reached Takita's ears clearly. His vision blurred instantly, and then the excruciating pain in his neck caused his consciousness to gradually fade...
"Is this the end...? How could this be..."
He couldn't hear any sounds around him; his vision was completely black, as if he had fallen into an ice cave. The chill emanating from his entire body made his soul tremble.
Having landed a successful blow, Princess Tsuratsu slowly released her mouth, her neck retracting within two seconds, and her ferocious face beginning to soften and become kind again.
"Little guy... this hurdle won't be easy..."