Mainland Martial Arts

Chapter 490 Abandoned City

Chen Yu ran, looking back as he watched the giant snake approaching, his heart filled with fear. "What should I do? It's catching up!" His voice was filled with despair, as if he had already seen himself being devoured by the giant snake.

Lin Feng, Xu Tian, ​​Chen Xiner, and Chen Yu had been desperately running for a long time on this seemingly endless sandy road, exhaustion and despair written all over their faces. Their clothes were soaked with sweat, then dried by the wind and sand, now covered with a thick layer of dust. Their cracked lips trembled slightly, and they let out heavy gasps.

"There's an abandoned city ahead. Let's go in and hide!" Lin Feng's voice was hoarse with fatigue, but at this critical moment, he exuded an unquestionable determination. He hugged Chen Xiner tightly, sweat dripping from his forehead, dripping onto the scorching sand beneath his feet, and evaporating instantly.

"Hurry up! They're almost catching up!" Chen Yu shouted breathlessly. His legs felt heavy as if they were filled with lead, and every step was extremely difficult. His eyes were wide with fear and tension, and he kept looking back at the giant snake that was chasing him.

However, fate always seems to play tricks on us. Just as Chen Yu finished speaking, his left foot was suddenly caught by a rock hidden in the sand, sending him careening forward. His arms flailing in the air, trying to grab onto something to steady himself, but it was all in vain.

"Ah!" Chen Yu let out a terrified scream, his body drew an arc in the air and fell straight to the ground.

Seeing this, Xu Tian stopped without hesitation, a look of determination flashing in his eyes. He quickly reached out and precisely grabbed Chen Yu's arm, which was still in mid-air. His arm muscles tensed, veins bulging, and he used all his strength to throw Chen Yu forward.

With a whoosh, Chen Yu was flung to the city gate like a cannonball. His body rolled several times on the ground, raising a cloud of dust.

Xu Tian didn't even have time to catch his breath, turning around and continuing to run. The giant snake was already within reach, its massive body twisting rapidly on the sand, stirring up a gust of wind. Its eyes flashed with bloodthirsty light, and its gaping maw seemed poised to devour Xu Tian at any moment.

Chen Yu got up from the ground, brushed off the dust on his body, and shouted at Xu Tian: "Xu Tian, ​​you are taking revenge!" There was a trace of anger and grievance on his face, but at this moment he had no time to care about anything else, so he turned around and ran towards the city.

"Brother Yu, come in quickly!" Chen Xiner shouted anxiously, her voice tinged with tears. In Lin Feng's arms, her body trembled slightly, her eyes filled with worry for Chen Yu.

Chen Yu reacted quickly, quickening his pace and rushing into the city. Lin Feng, holding Chen Xiner, and Xu Tian followed closely behind. Their figures flashed in the wind and sand, disappearing behind the city gate.

The giant snake came to the city gate and stopped. Its eyes were fixed on the city, and its huge body twisted back and forth at the gate, making a series of dull noises. However, just when everyone thought it would recklessly chase in, it suddenly turned around and slowly left.

Lin Feng, Xu Tian, ​​and Chen Yu leaned against the city wall, breathing heavily. Their chests heaved violently, and sweat dripped down their faces, dripping onto the dry ground. Chen Xiner stepped out of Lin Feng's arms. Her legs were still a little weak, but she managed to stand.

"Why didn't the big snake chase us anymore?" Chen Xiner asked puzzledly, her eyes full of confusion and curiosity.

Lin Feng swallowed his saliva and said with a deep breath, "Maybe this is the residence of God." His voice carried a hint of relief after fatigue, as well as a hint of excitement that was difficult to conceal.

After saying this, the four of them turned and looked deep into the city. There was complete silence here, with only the sound of wind and sand blowing, as if telling of the city's past glory and vicissitudes.

Xu Tian looked around, then turned to Lin Feng and said, "How do you know?" His eyes were full of confusion, and he was very curious about Lin Feng's guess.

Lin Feng breathed slightly, pointed at the surrounding buildings and said, "Otherwise, how could there be such a big city in this uninhabited area? And the giant snake didn't dare to come in, there must be a reason." There was a glint of wisdom in his eyes, and he was full of desire to explore this mysterious city.

Chen Xiner nodded slightly and said, "Let's go in and take a look first." There was a hint of anticipation and a hint of nervousness in her voice.

Then, the four of them walked together toward the city. Their footsteps echoed distinctly in the silent streets. The corridor was long, and they walked for a long time. Along the way, they discovered that the walls were covered with murals. Although these murals were somewhat blurred due to age, upon closer inspection, they could still make out records of sacrificial events. In the paintings, people dressed in gorgeous clothes, holding offerings in their hands, knelt devoutly on the ground, and prayed to the sky. Their expressions were solemn and solemn, as if they were engaging in a silent dialogue with the gods.

"These murals look very old. I wonder what happened here in the past." Chen Yu said to himself as he looked at the murals. His eyes were full of curiosity and awe, as if he had been brought into a mysterious world by these ancient murals.

As they advanced deeper, the city gradually unfolded before them. The houses were dilapidated, their roofs gone, leaving only the remains of broken walls. The walls were covered with the marks of time, and some had collapsed, revealing the brickwork beneath.

Lin Feng, Xu Tian, ​​Chen Xiner, and Chen Yu, filled with trepidation and curiosity, advanced step by step deeper into the city. Their footsteps echoed in the silent streets, each step raising a fine dust that seemed to disturb the long-sleeping ancient city.

As Chen Xiner walked, she looked up from time to time and looked around. Her brows were slightly furrowed, and her eyes were full of confusion: "Is this really the residence of God? Why does it look like an abandoned city?" Her voice was soft, but it was particularly clear in this empty city, with a hint of uneasiness and confusion.

Xu Tian scratched his head, a confused expression on his face: "Did we go to the wrong place?" His eyes wandered among the ruins around him, trying to find some clues from these dilapidated buildings to confirm their guess.

Lin Feng's eyes were always scanning the surroundings vigilantly. He shook his head slightly, his tone firm but with a hint of thought: "The big snake didn't dare to chase in. If this is not the residence of God, then there are things here that even big snakes are afraid of." His voice was low and powerful, and in this silent environment, it seemed to ring an alarm bell.