After scaring off Manda, the countless Explosive Tags inside the cavern immediately fluttered through the air, then converged in a dark corner and formed Konan's figure.
Found it!
Konan took a sealed wooden box from the dark corner, then sealed it away in a scroll.
Hiss...
At the same time, at the cavern entrance, countless snakes of varying sizes and brilliant colors packed together outside. Even above the cavern, snakes slithered down, flicking their tongues.
Konan put away the scroll. Her cool, serene face showed no fear as she walked toward the sea of snakes as though taking a leisurely stroll.
Hiss...
The sea of snakes erupted, instantly turning into a towering wave that surged toward Konan and completely swallowed her in the blink of an eye.
But white sheets of paper burst forth like snowflakes, darting rapidly through the sea of snakes and speeding away.
Just as she was about to reach the entrance of Ryūchi Cave, an enormous building appeared before her.
The building was resplendent in gold and jade, with carved railings and ornate pillars. Countless huge white lanterns hung from it, illuminating the dark underground cavern as brightly as day.
At the top of the building hung a plaque bearing the words "Ryūchi Cave."
The countless white sheets of paper in the air showed no intention of stopping upon seeing the building and charged straight into it.
"Hm? You're not stopping?"
Inside the enormous building, countless delicacies and fine wines were spread across table after table. At the seat of honor sat a green-haired woman who appeared dignified and gentle. Yet at that moment, her—no, its—mood was rather unpleasant.
It was Tagorihime, a capable subordinate of the White Snake Sage. It could transform into a human, and anyone who entered Ryūchi Cave, regardless of their purpose,