Seeing this, the others also came to Xie Xie's side...
Yue Zhengyu frowned and said, "What happened? Xie Xie looks like he's taken a heavy blow!"
Yuanen Yehui narrowed her Beautiful Eyes and said, "Just now, at the end of the Dark Forest, there seemed to be strong spiritual fluctuations. Perhaps it's related to this."
Xu Lizhi handed over a Bun, worryingly said, "Wulin, have a Bun."
After Xie Xie took it, he devoured it in just a few bites...
A few minutes later, the sea of consciousness that was struck by the intense spiritual impact finally stabilized...
He said, still shaken, "That was terrifying. If I hadn't cut off the connection in time, I'd likely have become an idiot!"
Tang Wulin pressed, "Xie Xie, don't just talk to yourself, tell us what happened."
Xie Xie took a deep breath and narrated word by word, "At the end of this Dark Forest, I saw a place akin to a mini-world, surrounded by spatial ripples!!"
"Afterwards, I controlled my clone to break into it..."
"Then, an irresistible spiritual attack transmitted from the clone to my real body! Even severing the connection was useless!"
After hearing Xie Xie's words, Yue Zhengyu inhaled sharply, "Sss...That sounds terrifying. If our real bodies were to enter this mini-world, would we be torn to shreds!"
Wu Siduo said with eyes full of dread, "Very likely. Normally, a spiritual attack shouldn't transfer from a clone to the real body, but this..."
Xu Xiaoyan bit her thin lip, "Doesn't that mean we are now trapped on Demon Island?"
We can neither retreat nor advance, this is a dead end!
However, what Xie Xie said next still kindled a flicker of hope in their hearts...
"Don't be discouraged, everyone. One thing I'm sure of is that this mini-world doesn't attack the body. I speculate that the reason I was subjected to a spiritual attack just now is very likely because I used a clone!"
Tang Wulin immediately grasped his meaning, "Xie Xie, are you suggesting... that the spiritual attack just now was this mini-world's self-defense against non-living entities?"
Although a clone looks human, its essence is still Soul Power!
Xie Xie nodded earnestly, "Mhm!"
Tang Wulin propped up his chin, "If that's the case, then let me try it!"
His spiritual power and physical strength were far greater than the others, so even if a spiritual attack was triggered again, he should be able to withstand it!
Ye Xinglan interrupted, "Let's all go together!"
Tang Wulin hesitated, "But..."
Yue Zhengyu vetoed, "There are no buts, we are a team, and we can't let you face danger alone!"
Tang Wulin felt a surge of emotion, "Okay."
With teammates like these, they wouldn't shrink back, no matter how dire the situation!
After deciding to go together, they quickly made their way through the Dark Forest...
With Xie Xie's guidance, they soon arrived at the end of the Dark Forest...
When they halted, each of them couldn't help but swallow hard upon seeing the purple-black light and the dense spatial ripples ahead...
Xu Lizhi exclaimed in surprise, "It really is a mini-world! And apart from my heart pounding, it seems I've taken no harm!"
Wu Siduo said coldly, "It seems that what Xie Xie said was right! This mini-world probably only attacks non-living entities!"
Yuanen Yehui shook her head, "That's not necessarily true. I remember Xie Xie sent his clone into this mini-world. Maybe we'll only be attacked if we try to enter!"
Yue Zhengyu complained, "This Demon Island really keeps one's heart racing at every moment. If only we knew, we would have stayed nicely at the Northern Sea Base for a dozen days!"
Tang Wulin glanced at Yue Zhengyu, "Since we're already here, let's not talk such disheartening words!"
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He paused for a moment, then continued, "Let me go first. If anything happens, everyone..."
Before he could finish, he walked directly in front of the small world, staring intently at it...
Inwardly he thought, "Let me see what strangeness you really hold!"
Then, he lifted his leg and stepped into the small world...
In an instant, Tang Wulin's entire figure and aura vanished within the Dark Forest...
Seeing this, the others couldn't help but exclaim, "Wulin!!"
Xie Xie took a step forward, intending to rush into the small world, but Yuanen Yehui caught his arm...
Her expression was ice-cold as she said, "Wait a bit longer. Right now, it's not clear what's happened to Wulin..."
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On the other side, Tang Wulin's vision blurred, and when it refocused, he suddenly found himself in an enormous valley...
Upon closer inspection, he realized that the scenery within the valley was completely different from the outside!
The entire valley was covered with lush green plants, all brimming with a strong life force, and even the air concealed various long-lost natural energies!
All of this made Tang Wulin unconsciously voice his confusion, "This... where is this???"
As he was bewildered, a somewhat aged voice came through, "Oh? You entered without an invitation, not bad at all!"
Tang Wulin followed the direction of the voice and saw an old man in a gray robe had appeared behind him without notice...
He immediately backed away, staring at the man warily...
With a grave face, he asked, "Who are you? And where is this place?"
The elder was not angered and, stroking his beard gently said, "Young fella, don't be afraid. I mean you no harm. Besides, you must be a student from Shrek Academy, right?"
At hearing this, Tang Wulin's guard dropped slightly, and he nodded, "Yes, I'm an inner court student at Shrek Academy!"
Then, he pressed on, "Senior, I've answered your question, could you now tell me where this is?"
The elder chuckled lightly, "This is Silent Devil Island, a place where devils live!"
Tang Wulin frowned slightly, "Silent Devil Island? But all this... doesn't seem to have anything to do with those words, does it?"
If it were outside, it might be understandable, but this small world seemed nothing like the home of devils!
The elder spoke with profound meaning, "You will understand later. This place is called Devil Island not only because of the environment!"
"By the way, I should remind you, on Devil Island, don't let cheap kindness harm you!"
Tang Wulin bowed his fist, "Thank you for the reminder, senior!"
Although he didn't know what was at play, he still deeply remembered those words in his heart...
The elder turned slowly, taking labored steps, "Child, I think you must be here for special training, follow me"
Tang Wulin quickly said, "Senior, wait please, my companions are outside. They've also come here for special training!"
But the elder, upon hearing this, seemed as if he didn't and kept moving forward...
Helplessly, Tang Wulin had no choice but to follow...
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