After bypassing several similarly shaped forks, Kashu and his group vaguely heard a burst of hurried, chaotic footsteps in the distance.
Before long, Finn and the others came charging out of a tunnel in a miserable state.
Behind them was a vast black mass of worm-like monsters, swarming in packs.
The moment they spotted Kashu and the others, their expressions changed drastically as they shouted sharply.
"Run! Don't get close to those monsters!"
The ground beneath Kashu's feet exploded. Moving like lightning, he instantly passed Finn and the others, gripped his longsword with both hands, and swung it fiercely behind him.
A heavy, overwhelming slash lashed into the leading giant worm like the tail of a colossal beast!
The violently flung monster crashed into the horde behind it like a bowling ball, sending them tumbling in every direction.
Kashu did not pause. He leapt into the air, his body transforming into a brilliant bolt of heavenly lightning.
An irregular six-pointed star formed abruptly within the tunnel, and under the impact of violent energy, the walls on both sides shattered.
Thunderous roars and collisions rang out without end. Rubble came rolling down, temporarily blocking off the tunnel.
Only then did he have a moment to stop and assess Finn and the others' condition.
The executives were all weathered and covered in dust, but fortunately, none had suffered fatal injuries.
Only Raul, whom Gareth carried on his back, was surrounded by a pungent stench and wisps of black smoke. He looked utterly miserable, barely recognizable as human.
"How did this happen?"
Finn panted heavily, waved a hand, and replied in a hoarse voice.
"Raul was hit head-on by the monsters' dissolving fluid, and his backpack was ruined too. Do you still have any panacea?"
"Yes!"
Tiona, carrying the support pack, hurriedly answered.