C14 Test

Before Qin Biao stretched a vast road, lined with unfamiliar herbs and peculiar statues. At its end stood a platform similar in size to where Qin Biao was, with something atop it emitting a white glow.

Yet, these details paled in comparison to the sight that truly astonished Qin Biao: three identical roads lay adjacent to his, each occupied by Tiger Man, Purple Rat, and a wild boar, respectively. Qin Biao's path was tucked away in the corner, with numerous other paths branching off into obscurity.

Despite his reluctance, Qin Biao had been spotted. The three individuals on the neighboring paths regarded him with a cold, surprised gaze.

With an awkward smile, Qin Biao waved. The trio of powerhouses glanced at him as if he were a fool, then promptly ignored him, much to Qin Biao's relief. Being under the scrutiny of such formidable figures would have been exceedingly uncomfortable.

Qin Biao soon realized that invisible demonic energy had sealed the walls on either side, preventing entry from the outside and escape from within, effectively isolating the four individuals on their respective paths.

Relieved, Qin Biao knew that facing any of the three bosses would be impossible in his current state. As he was about to delve further into his surroundings, a roar erupted nearby.

Turning his attention, Qin Biao saw a wild boar, its snout exhaling white qi, with horns as large as those of a bull and tusks protruding menacingly. The boar, larger than Qin Biao's entire Purple Rat, seemed to have advanced slightly and was now facing a stone statue. Incredibly, the statue came to life, transforming into a stone Leopard, eyeing the wild boar with predatory intensity.

Accustomed to dominance in the forest, the wild boar could not tolerate such a challenge. It charged at the stone Leopard, which, with astonishing speed, leaped through the air, propelled by the demonic energy, and lunged at the wild boar.

The wild boar showed no signs of fear, raising its massive head as its two tusks, like long spears, lunged at the stone Leopard!

The stone Leopard met the charge head-on, not flinching in the slightest. Just as Qin Biao braced for the Leopard to be utterly destroyed, the wild boar seemed to have struck an iron wall, letting out a pained scream and retreating in a frenzy, its horn riddled with dense cracks.

Now wary, the wild boar kept its distance, cautiously eyeing the stone Leopard while emitting a series of low growls.

Undeterred, the stone Leopard charged forward once more, powered by the demonic qi, and clamped its gaping jaws onto the wild boar. The boar's bristles stood on end, ready to confront the Leopard like a porcupine!

Qin Biao had no illusions about his own fate if he were to face such a creature; he'd be skewered in an instant. But the stone Leopard was a different beast altogether, seemingly oblivious to the bristles as it bit down on the wild boar's flesh!

With an enraged roar, the wild boar furiously thrust its horn into the stone Leopard's body. Despite the growing cracks, the boar's assault was relentless.

In the end, at the cost of one of its horns, the wild boar managed to reduce the stone Leopard to rubble. However, the boar was hardly in better shape, collapsing to the ground, gasping for air, with blood oozing from its mouth, a shocking sight to behold.

Meanwhile, Tiger Man and Purple Rat were too engrossed in their own struggle against the stone monster to notice the wild boar's plight. Both had sustained injuries of varying severity. The small rats that had followed Purple Rat were now nothing but carcasses, and a significant patch of its fur had been torn away. Tiger Man's robust frame was marred by numerous wounds, from which blood continued to seep.

Witnessing the ferocity of the three leaders' battle, Qin Biao's spirits plummeted. With three statues also before him, he realized that facing them would be tantamount to a death sentence.

Filled with regret for ever entering the cave, Qin Biao found himself trapped in a dilemma. He sat down, vexed, contemplating his next move, and resolved that no matter what, he would not advance another step.

Just as Qin Biao had made his decision, the ground beneath him began to tremble violently. Panicked, he leapt to his feet only to see the road behind him crumbling away piece by piece, revealing the dark, fathomless waters below.

Instinctively, Qin Biao took two steps forward, but the stone tiles underfoot gave way, plummeting into the abyss. A massive maw suddenly yawned open, swallowing the fallen tiles whole, nearly catching Qin Biao's claws in its bite. Thankfully, the white qi intervened, shielding him from harm.

"Damn!" Qin Biao, driven by instinct, bolted down the path as the tiles continued to drop behind him, each one greedily devoured by the gaping mouth. His pace quickened with each stride until, after crossing another tile, the cascade of falling stones abruptly ceased. Gasping for breath, Qin Biao collapsed onto the ground.

In that moment, he noticed the three heavyweights observing him intently. Startled, Qin Biao nonetheless extended a claw in a gesture of goodwill. A wild boar nearby scoffed and nodded toward something behind Qin Biao. Confused, Qin Biao turned around stiffly, only to be greeted by a sinister rustling sound.

The statue behind him was shedding tiny fragments of stone, as if something within was struggling to break free. Fear gripped Qin Biao as he tried to back away, but the white qi formed an impenetrable barrier behind him.

"I'm done for!" Qin Biao hammered against the white qi, desperate to escape, but his feeble claws made no impact. Powerless, he could only watch as the statue slowly stirred to life.

It was a hound statue, now with its head free and eyes fixed on Qin Biao. The wild boar trio had already wrapped up their own skirmishes and seemed content to watch the unfolding drama without urgency.

Qin Biao's spirit was shattered, overwhelmed by a sense of impending doom as the hound, now fully liberated, advanced toward him. Collapsing to the ground, his eyes brimmed with despair.