Am I going to die?

Long Yu surveyed the scenery around him. Here, the sky was dyed in deep purple, contrasting with twisted rock formations that jutted out like sharp needles on the horizon. The dark, twisted vegetation on the ground absorbed the weak sunlight, barely visible through heavy, dark clouds.

As he gazed upon this strange place, his senses were abruptly alerted by movement. From the shadows emerged a monstrous creature: scaly skin, three luminous eyes, and sharp claws sparking in the dim light. It was beyond Long Yu's imagination, a palpable threat in this strange world.

The creature's three eyes focused on him, emitting an intimidating gaze that quickened Long Yu's heart. Seeing him, the beast began to drool, its predatory instincts clearly awakened by the intruder's presence.

Without hesitation, the creature lunged with impressive speed, defying natural laws with its agility.

Long Yu instinctively reacted, mobilizing his qi to create a protective shield around himself. Before he could fully prepare, the creature teleported suddenly, catching him off guard.

The attack was too fast to evade completely. Long Yu narrowly escaped the creature's sharp claws, feeling a sharp burn and the warmth of blood staining his clothes.

"Damn, what the hell is going on?", thought Long Yu in panic, his mind confused by the surreal situation. He was in an unknown place, facing a creature that defied all the norms he knew.

Frustrated by missing the first strike, the creature didn't hesitate to attack again. With agile movements, it teleported behind Long Yu and launched a new assault, targeting his vulnerable back. This time, however, he was ready. With a cry of concentration, he strengthened his qi shield, which glowed intensely around him.

The creature's claws struck the shield forcefully, sparks flying as their energies collided. Long Yu channeled his qi through his arm and delivered a powerful punch toward the creature. The blow connected with impact, causing it to stagger back two steps, its eyes reflecting pain and anger.

The monster roared in response, a piercing, wild sound echoing through the surroundings, resembling the howl of a wolf.

Long Yu felt the tension escalate. With a sense of imminent danger, he quickly enveloped his feet in a green aura.

Driven by qi, he pursued the creature as it attempted to teleport away. Determined not to let it escape, Long Yu chased it without hesitation through the black trees.

As he ran after the monster, Long Yu reflected on his desperate situation. Since leaving the sect, nothing had gone right for him, yet he persisted. This was the path he had chosen.

Each step was a challenge on the uneven and treacherous terrain. His mind was focused, calculating each move and anticipating the monster's next steps.

Suddenly, he spotted the monster emerging from a dense cluster of trees. Its scales shimmered in the pale light filtered through the clouds. Realizing he had closed the distance between them, Long Yu acted swiftly.

Without warning, the creature advanced, claws slicing through the air with impressive speed. Long Yu skillfully dodged, retaliating with a series of rapid strikes. The impact caused the creature to momentarily recoil, its muscles tense with effort.

As the battle intensified, Long Yu noticed a change in the monster's behavior. Its initial aggression gave way to an evasive strategy, attempting to avoid direct attacks.

Sensing the monster becoming more dangerous, Long Yu focused his qi, strengthening his attacks. Each blow was precise and devastating, forcing the creature into a desperate defense.

In a final effort, the monster teleported to a higher position, seeking an advantage. Long Yu did not hesitate. With a powerful leap fueled by qi, he reached it in the air.

The two fought fiercely, energy crackling between them. Finally, Long Yu delivered a decisive blow. His fist, enveloped in green energy, struck the creature squarely, sending it crashing to the ground with a dull thud. The released energy shook the surrounding trees.

Approaching to finish off the monster, Long Yu saw it laugh. A chill ran down his spine.

"Auuuuuuuuuuu" The cry echoed, and then, thirty creatures appeared, teleporting simultaneously.

Long Yu, seeing these creatures vanish at once, panicked.

"Am I going to die?"

To be continued...

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