boyutpedia Chapter 343 Untitled Draft
Chapter 343 Untitled Draft
Chapter 343 Untitled Draft
As they walked, the view suddenly opened up before them, revealing an incredibly wide river. The water rushed down, surging and roaring like a wild horse. The current was so rapid it was breathtaking, as if it could swallow everything in an instant. Even more astonishing was the strange light emanating from the river, dreamlike and ethereal, captivating and mesmerizing all who beheld it.
The soldier cautiously stepped forward, his weapon gently probing the river's depth. However, upon dipping his weapon in, he was astonished to find the water unfathomably deep, its exact depth impossible to gauge. This discovery plunged everyone into deep thought and anxiety, as they began to ponder how to cross this treacherous river.
Just then, the sharp-eyed thief suddenly shouted excitedly, "Look! There seems to be a boat on the riverbank over there!" Following his pointing finger, everyone looked and indeed saw a seemingly dilapidated but actually quite sturdy wooden boat moored on the bank not far away. Overjoyed, they rushed over and, together, slowly pushed the boat into the river.
Just as everyone was excitedly preparing to board the boat and begin their river crossing, something unexpected happened. With a loud splash, a gigantic water monster suddenly emerged from the river. Its massive body was several meters tall, covered in thick scales that gleamed with a cold, icy light. The monster opened its blood-red maw, revealing sharp, fangs, and spewed out a powerful gust of air, accompanied by a deafening roar, issuing a stern warning to the expedition: "This river is my territory; you will not pass through easily!"
The warrior gripped his sword tightly, took a fearless step forward, and shouted, "We must cross the river! If you insist on stopping us, don't blame us for being impolite!" The monster laughed wildly as if it had heard a joke, and its huge claws slammed down towards the warrior. The warrior nimbly dodged to the side, and swung his sword to strike the monster's claws. The priest quickly began chanting healing spells, ready to heal the wounded members of the team at any moment.
While the water monster attacked the warrior, the thief stealthily circled around to the side, trying to find the monster's weakness. He pulled out a specially made dagger and stabbed at a relatively thin patch of skin below the monster's eye. The monster, in pain, angrily lashed out with its tail, sending the thief flying. Seeing this, the mage cast a spell to immobilize the monster, buying the thief time to recover.
At this moment, the wise man in the group stepped forward and shouted to the water monster, "We are just passing by and have no ill intentions. If possible, we are willing to pay a price in exchange for the right to cross the river." Upon hearing this, the water monster quieted down slightly, and a thoughtful look appeared in its eyes. The members of the expedition team waited nervously for the water monster's reply.
Faced with this sudden turn of events, everyone gasped in shock. However, the brave and fearless mage stepped forward calmly, taking a step forward and saying to the water monster, "Respected Water Monster, please calm your anger. We did not intend to offend your territory; we are merely a group of adventurers who have embarked on a journey to find the divine artifact. Please, do us a favor and let us cross the river."
Upon hearing the words "divine artifact," a barely perceptible hint of awe flickered in the water monster's previously ferocious eyes. After a moment of silence, it spoke, "Since you have come for the divine artifact, I will allow you to cross the river safely if any of you can solve my riddle. Otherwise, don't blame me for being impolite!" With that, the water monster's eyes, as large as copper bells, fixed intently on the group, awaiting their answer. The riddle concerned the meaning of an ancient magical incantation. The magician pondered deeply, ultimately solving the riddle with his profound knowledge. The water monster kept its promise and submerged, allowing the expedition team to successfully board the wooden boat and row to the opposite bank. Once ashore, they saw a gleaming stone platform in the distance, deducing that the divine artifact was there. Filled with a mixture of nervousness and excitement, they quickened their pace towards the platform.