Chapter 685: Ouroboros
The hull of the ship was adorned with a pile of tangled Ouroboros snakes!
Bai Youwei had never imagined that the most crucial clue had been right before her eyes all along, and yet she had been oblivious to it!
The Ouroboros, also known as the tail-devouring snake, is a common symbol in religion and myth, taking the form of a snake consuming its own tail, creating a closed circle.
Humans often attribute meanings such as "infinity" and "cycle" to this symbol. It perfectly corresponded to the labyrinth they were in now, where no matter which way they went, they always ended up back at the starting point.
On the fishing boat in front of Bai Youwei, there were seven Ouroboros snakes!
The seven snakes were entwined with each other, like a tangled mess of yarn. Their bodies were a harlequin pattern of black and red color, with a black that was almost rust-colored, and red that resembled blood. Under the dim lighting, it was hard to see clearly,