【Sweetheart Lover】

Chapter 128 Panting in the Dark

As soon as the shadow finished speaking, a heavy gasp came from the darkness ahead. The gasp was like thunder rolling in the distance, with a heavy and oppressive rhythm, and every breath seemed to vibrate the surrounding air.

Everyone was horrified, and Ruan Jianan's body froze in place. His eyes were fixed on the source of the sound in the darkness, and his pupils shrank in extreme fear. His throat seemed to be tightly strangled by an invisible hand, and he could only squeeze out a dry "cluck". His legs seemed to be filled with lead water, so heavy that he couldn't move at all, and every muscle in his body was tense to the extreme.

Lin Yanan covered her mouth, her eyes filled with despair. Her fingers turned white from exerting too much force, tears welled up in her eyes, but she tried hard to hold them back. Her body kept shaking like a leaf in the autumn wind, as if she would be completely crushed by fear in the next second. Her breathing was rapid and disordered, and every breath was filled with deep fear and anxiety.

Qin Hao clenched the weapon in his hand, and beads of sweat oozed from his forehead. His teeth were clenched, and the muscles on his cheeks bulged due to the force. His eyes were firm and sharp. Although his heart was filled with fear, he still forced himself to remain calm. His fingers tightly clasped the handle of the weapon, and his knuckles turned white due to the force, ready to deal with any possible danger at any time.

The stranger took a step back unconsciously, his breathing becoming rapid. A hint of hesitation and fear flashed in his eyes, and his injured body made his movements slow and clumsy. His lips trembled slightly, and he murmured in a low voice: "What on earth is this?" His heartbeat was particularly clear in the silent darkness, as if it was ringing a countdown bell for the upcoming unknown fear.

The panting sound was getting closer and closer, as if some huge monster was approaching. Every heavy footstep seemed to hit everyone's heart, making their hearts beat violently.

Ruan Jianan swallowed hard and said in a trembling voice: "This... this sound, is it the end of us?" His voice was trembling with a hint of despair, as if he had foreseen the tragic ending that was to come.

Lin Yanan finally couldn't hold back any more, tears welled up in her eyes, "I don't want to die, I don't want to die here!" Her voice echoed in the darkness with desperate cries. She completely lost control of her body, collapsed to the ground, and pounded the ground with her hands powerlessly.

Qin Hao took a deep breath and pretended to be calm and said, "Don't panic, let's face it together. Maybe there is still a chance." Although his voice was firm, the slightly trembling tone still exposed his inner fear. He glanced at everyone, trying to give them some courage and confidence.

The strange man smiled bitterly and shook his head. "Chance? What chance do we have in the face of this unknown fear?" His voice was full of helplessness and despair. His injured body almost made him lose hope of survival.

At this moment, a pungent stench hit me in the face, making me sick. The smell was like a mixture of rotting corpses and spoiled blood, so strong that it was hard to breathe.

Ruan Jianan couldn't help but retching. "This smell is horrible!" His stomach churned and his face turned pale. He covered his mouth and nose with his hands, trying to block out the disgusting smell.

Lin Yanan was almost fainted by the smell, her body was shaky, her eyes became blurry and her consciousness began to blur.

Qin Hao tried hard to hold back his discomfort and shouted loudly: "Everyone cover your mouth and nose!" His voice seemed particularly strained in the stench, but he still managed to remain clear and firm.

The stranger covered the wound with his hand, his face becoming paler. The pain from the wound intensified due to the strong stimulation, his brows knitted tightly together, his painful expression was heartbreaking.

In the darkness, a huge outline gradually emerged. The outline was tall and twisted, like a moving mountain.

Ruan Jianan widened his eyes, "What...what kind of monster is this?" His voice became sharp because of fear, his legs went weak and he almost fell to his knees.

Lin Yanan collapsed to the ground in fear, completely losing the ability to move. Her lips trembled, but she could no longer make any sound.

Qin Hao raised his weapon, ready to fight to the death. A trace of determination flashed in his eyes, "Even if it means death, I must fight!" He leaned forward slightly, making an attacking gesture.

The stranger closed his eyes in despair, waiting for the verdict of fate. His heart was filled with regret and unwillingness, "Is this the end?"

However, just as the monster was about to appear, a black shadow suddenly rushed forward. The black shadow's movement was as fast as lightning, and it disappeared into the darkness in an instant.

Everyone was stunned by the shadow's actions.

Ruan Jianan opened his mouth wide, "Can he...can he do it?"

Lin Yanan raised her head slightly, a glimmer of hope flashing in her eyes.

Qin Hao held the weapon tightly and followed the figure of the black shadow closely.

The strange man also opened his eyes and prayed silently in his heart.

There was a sound of fierce fighting in the darkness, accompanied by the roar of monsters and the groan of black shadows.

Ruan Jianan's heart was in his throat. "What happened?"

Lin Yanan clasped his hands together and prayed continuously.

Qin Hao's body was tense, ready to rush forward to provide support at any time.

The strange man gritted his teeth, endured the pain and stood up.

Suddenly, everything became quiet.

The heartbeats of the crowd seemed particularly clear in the silence.