But just as he stepped onto the first stair, his clothes were tugged. Looking back, he found that the Great Toad had gently bitten the back hem of his clothes.
Only after communicating with it did he learn that the Great Toad did not want him to go up. It indicated that there was danger above, something terrifying up there! As for what exactly was terrifying, the toad could not express it.
Chen Mo chuckled and soothed the Great Toad, saying that he would be fine. He also said that he would return to the First Floor later and take it away with him then.
The Great Toad was instantly overjoyed. It had been here for a very, very long time and had long wanted to leave, but it had no way of doing so and had been trapped here. Now that it had an opportunity, it was naturally delighted beyond measure.
Yet it was still somewhat worried about Chen Mo's safety. It was very dangerous above, and it would be best if he did not go up.
Chen Mo could only turn back and comfort it, coaxing the Great Toad properly. Only then did he slowly head up to the Second Layer under the toad's reluctant gaze.
The Barrier between the First Floor and the Second Layer felt strangely sensitive, like a sheet of plastic film. He had to exert a little force to pass through it. As he crossed it, he heard a faint "Pop!" before entering the Second Layer.
The moment Chen Mo entered, a bolt-like flash of cold light hacked toward his head!
In an instant, Chen Mo flashed to the side. His Spiritual Sense swept out as well, and he discovered that a huge praying mantis had attacked him. That cold flash was its raptorial