Chapter 1323

A cloud of black mist floated above the dome, covering most of the dome.

At the edge of the black mist, where the mist was thin, Gu Ding and the others could vaguely see white egg-shaped objects hanging on the dome, as if they were pregnant with something.

The others did not quite understand what the black mist was, but Gu Ding frowned slightly.

He felt that the black mist here was the same substance as the pool water he had collected from the blood pool. Perhaps it was just that the source was different, so it appeared to be different colors and states.

In Gu Ding's opinion, those white egg-shaped objects were most likely lifeforms similar to the blood pool toad from before. Combined with the corpses he had seen along the way, Gu Ding was very sure that there was an unknown danger within the black mist.

He shared his guess with everyone present through voice transmission, not even hiding it from Qian Duoduo and the others.

"Gu Ding, if your guess is right, then we should leave this area as soon as possible," Neptune reminded him.

"Gu Ding, I also think we should leave as soon as possible. It would be best if we could catch up with Testo and the others."

Although Qian Duoduo was bold, he did not want to provoke the demons and exotic beasts here. He had come to the Hidden Dragon Temple to seek opportunities, not to seek death. No matter how many treasures he had, no matter how high the quality, there was a limit to them. Naturally, he did not want to waste them.

Gu Ding had learned his lesson from the blood pool, so he had no intention of collecting the black mist. He nodded and agreed to leave.

The two groups of people stepped quietly into the void and retreated toward the exit of the temple. At the same time, they looked warily at the sky above the dome, afraid that something would come out of the black mist.

Just as the group was about to retreat to the exit, they heard a shrill scream coming from not far from the exit. In just a moment, the scream stopped abruptly.

Not long after, a buzzing sound was heard. It sounded like some kind of insect flapping its wings at a high frequency.

At this time, the group had reached the exit, and their expressions were not very good. They knew that there seemed to be something outside the exit approaching in this direction, but they could not retreat. Once they retreated, it might lead to more trouble.

Soon, the buzzing sound got closer and closer, and a two-meter-long insect appeared at the exit in front of the group.

The insect was blood-red with black patterns on its body. It looked like a mosquito that had been magnified countless times. The biggest difference between it and a mosquito was that it had nine suckers in its mouth.

The mosquito flapped its wings and stopped right in front of everyone. When it saw the group, it was obviously stunned, but soon its eyes turned red, and the nine suckers in its mouth turned into nine long whips, shooting towards the group.

Biggie and the others immediately activated their Dragon Seals and used their strongest moves to fight back.

He knew that he had to get rid of the thing in front of him as soon as possible. Otherwise, he would be in big trouble.

He grabbed one of the mouthparts and was about to rip it off when his expression changed. He could feel the Vitality in his body being rapidly drained away. Even his Soul Power was being slightly drained.

Gu Ding instantly understood what was going on with the dead body they had encountered earlier. He immediately sent a voice transmission to the others. "Don't touch its mouthparts!"

By the time Gu Ding said this, it was already a little too late. Qian Duoduo and one of his men had their wrists entangled.

Gu Ding frowned and exerted his strength again, forcibly ripping off one of the mouthparts. Black blood gushed out from the broken part, and the giant mosquito let out a scream.

The sound it made was like the cry of a cicada in summer, but it was sharper, higher, and more ear-piercing.

This scream made Gu Ding feel that something was not right.

He quickly moved toward the giant mosquito, and the white bone blade in his hand slashed at the giant mosquito's head without holding back.

In just an instant, a cold black blade slashed out. At first, it only left a small cut on the giant mosquito's body from its forehead to its tail.

The giant mosquito let out another painful wail. This time, the scream was more intense than before, but it suddenly stopped. A moment later, the cut completely exploded, and black blood burst all over the ground.

The mouthparts that were attacking the others finally went limp and shriveled like a withered plant.

"Let's go!"

Gu Ding did not wait for Qian Duoduo to react. He grabbed him and his man and ran away with the group of people.

Just as they moved, there was a sudden tremor in the black fog in the hall. Hundreds of blood-colored giant mosquitoes emerged from the black fog and chased after them along the passageway.

"There are a lot of mosquitoes coming out of the black fog. They're catching up!" Neptune's voice was suddenly heard.

"It really is this kind of insect in the black fog!"

Gu Ding frowned slightly. The mosquito he had just killed was at the level of a 7-star lord. This meant that the other mosquitoes should also be of the same level, just like the toad in the blood pool.

As for Biggie, Lilliath, and the others, the Dragon Seal only increased their cultivation by five small ranks. Even if they activated the Dragon Seal, their cultivation would only increase to the mid-level of a 3-star lord, and their combat effectiveness would at most reach the level of a 6-star lord. If they encountered a 7-star lord opponent, they would not be able to hold out for long. Not to mention that there were now a large number of 7-star lord exotic beasts with extremely strange attacks.

Gu Ding threw Qian Duoduo and the other man to Biggie and said to the others, "You guys go first. Stop when you reach a safe place. I'll stop these mosquitoes!"

In the past, everyone would have been worried about Gu Ding. However, after seeing Gu Ding's performance in the blood pool not long ago, everyone had a new assessment of Gu Ding's strength and no longer doubted his ability.

The group passed by Gu Ding and continued to speed forward.

Gu Ding, on the other hand, stayed where he was and guarded the corridor alone.

As he listened to the buzzing sound approaching, Gu Ding stretched out his hand toward the void. "Mirror Order!"

An invisible layer of mirror condensed again. Gu Ding stood quietly in place, waiting patiently.

Not long after, the swarm of mosquitoes caught up. When they saw Gu Ding in front of them, they immediately attacked.

Mouthparts gushed out like a tidal wave, instantly filling the entire corridor.

However, the next moment, there was a continuous stream of shrill cries.

Gu Ding turned around with a slight smile. "I used to hate mosquitoes the most on Cerule in the summer!"

After saying this, Gu Ding strode away, leaving the ground full of mosquito corpses. Even though a few did not die, they were in an extremely weak state and could not move.

It did not take long for Gu Ding to catch up with Lilliath and the others.

"You guys rest in this corridor and replenish the Vitality you just lost!" Gu Ding said to Qian Duoduo and the others.

The two of them nodded, and the group stopped, waiting for the two of them to recover.

The two of them took the medicine and began to regulate their breathing. After about three or four minutes, the two of them stood up one after another.

"Gu Ding the boss, it's done. Let's continue!" Qian Duoduo nodded at Gu Ding.

The group continued along the long corridor.

"What the hell is this level? We've already passed through two main halls, but we haven't even seen a hair of the secret treasure. We've been chased by all kinds of monsters … I don't know where Testo and the others are … "Qian Duoduo could not help but complain.

"There's an exit ahead!"

In order to cope with the situation, Gu Ding's Black Pupil was always open. He saw another exit at the end of the long corridor not far ahead.