Chapter 39: The Statue
As we stepped out of the stone chamber, we stumbled backward like startled deer, our minds solely focused on retreating. Oddly, from that point onward, we didn't come across another chamber, and the path ahead straightened, devoid of twists and turns.Shortly after, we heard an eerie rustling noise behind us, resembling the sound of a brush scraping against the ground.I had a sinking feeling that something was amiss and couldn't resist glancing back. My face instantly drained of color – a swarm of corpse scorpions was hot on our heels. Their sheer numbers were staggering, completely covering the ground and advancing swiftly.The other three quickly noticed the unsettling sight behind us, and although unspoken, the fear in the air was palpable.With the horde of corpse scorpions closing in, even with my injuries, adrenaline surged through me. I can honestly say, I've never run faster in my life, truly living up to the saying "When danger comes, even the slowest will flee."Suddenly, the path widened considerably ahead, revealing a staircase spanning over twenty meters.With the relentless pursuit of the corpse scorpions, we had no time to hesitate, so we dashed down the stairs in a rush.At the botto
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