He's Going to Cheat!

Seeing this, the Doppelgangers all raised Spiritual Power Shields to ward off the hidden weapons.

Fortunately, these arrows had merely been triggered by relatively ordinary mechanisms. Their impact and piercing power were limited, and they caused no real harm.

Their strongest defensive measure, Invincible Golden Body, had not even been forced out.

Even so, the sudden attack was like a warning bell, instantly putting them on high alert.

Chen Ze's expression also grew grave. Within this ruin, so full of the unknown and danger, the slightest carelessness could bring fatal consequences.

"The dangers in this ruin are impossible to guard against. Everyone, be as careful as you can," Chen Ze said sternly.

"Yes, Master," the Doppelgangers answered in unison.

Afterward, they continued onward with utmost caution. The poisonous mist filling the passage seemed to be changing.

Its color gradually deepened, shifting from a faint green to a dark, murky ink-green, while its toxicity grew increasingly potent.

Its pungent odor was like concentrated poison. Merely taking one breath made one dizzy and lightheaded, nearly fainting.

Chen Ze and the others had no choice but to increase their spiritual power output and maintain the strength of their shields, ensuring the safety of themselves and the Doppelgangers.

Just then, a deep roar sounded from ahead.

The sound echoed continuously through the narrow passage. The powerful sound waves made their eardrums ache, as if they could shake a person's soul right out of their body.

Chen Ze's heart tightened. He abruptly stopped and listened intently to the eerie, hair-raising sound.

The roar became clearer and clearer, as though some enormous, savage beast were rapidly approaching.

Chen Ze frowned and slightly raised the Purple Firmament Sword in his hand.

The Doppelgangers also readied themselves in formation, not daring to relax in the slightest.

A moment