Free Web NovelChapter 132: Trapped in the Cocoon
In his previous life, he had only been an ordinary person.
He managed to evade the first attack and avoided the second, but could not dodge the third.
In an instant, the thick white substance stuck to the protective barrier formed by his talismans, layer upon layer, completely covering it.
Darkness immediately engulfed him.
He could no longer see anything outside.
All that remained was the faint rustling sound of leaves being eaten, just like when he first arrived.
In the darkness, Xiao Shou felt a surge of panic.
He quickly took out a luminous stone to illuminate the small space within the barrier.
Where exactly was he in this secret realm?
Such enormous trees and such massive insects that attacked upon sensing movement.
None of this had ever been mentioned in the original story.
As Xiao Shou suppressing his fear, he held the glowing stone and carefully observed his surroundings, while his thoughts churned wildly.
At that moment, he suddenly realized that although he had always complained about being transmigrated into a novel and becoming cannon fodder...
In truth, he had always relied on the original story.
Every step he took, he would first think about the plot before making a decision.
Even his reckless attempt to test the boundary membrane gate and his lack of panic after getting separated from the group were all because he had read the original story and believed he understood the dangers and opportunities of every area Xiao Ran had passed through in this secret realm.
However, he had forgotten one thing.
The path Xiao Ran had taken was a relatively safe route that Penglai Immortal Isle had explored over many years.
In reality, the White Silver Secret Realm was vast and boundless.
How could it possibly be fully described in just a dozen Chapters?
The author had only written from Xiao Ran’s perspective and describing what she had seen.
But what about the places she had never seen?
Now, facing a region that had never appeared in the original story and was not even on Chen Zhiyi’s map, Xiao Shou no longer had the advantage of prior knowledge.
With nothing to rely on after being trapped, panic finally set in.
He looked at the completely sealed space illuminated by the luminous stone, unable to find even the slightest gap.
Whether it was just his imagination or the giant insects were truly that powerful, his breathing felt increasingly heavy as if the oxygen in the air was being consumed with every breath.
To be safe, Xiao Shou adjusted his breathing and activated an internal breathing technique.
After placing the luminous stone at the center of the small space, he summoned a treasure artifact and cautiously launched an attack at the white substance outside the barrier.
A flash of spiritual light appeared and vanished.
The white substance outside did not even tremble.
Seeing this, Xiao Shou’s expression grew more serious.
He increased the power of his attacks, switched to different types of artifacts, and tried again and again.
No matter what he used, the white substance remained like an immovable mountain, absorbing every attack without the slightest reaction.
Not even a single mark was left behind.
This was deeply discouraging.
Could it be that he really could not escape?
His path of cultivation had only just begun.
He had not even reached Foundation Establishment and yet he might die here.
The negative thought flashed through his mind, but he immediately shook his head.
He reminded himself again and again that this was an unexplored area not covered in the original story.
He could not rely on luck or blind optimism.
With his fortune, there was no way he would be saved by chance.
His only way out was to rely on himself.
After encouraging himself like this, he reviewed all his attack methods.
The only things he had not used were special items like the Five Thunder Orbs, which would cause mutual destruction in a confined space.
Even if they worked, using them here would likely cost him half his life.
Wait.
That’s right, he still have his Absolute Fusion ability.
How had he forgotten about that?
Since direct attacks were ineffective, he could try using his ability to alter its structure.
Perhaps that would reveal a weakness.
With a plan in mind, Xiao Shou activated his Absolute Fusion ability.
He extended both hands through the protective barrier and pressing them against the white substance.
The moment his hands made contact, he activated the ability.
A glow immediately spread rapidly outward.
From the outside, Xiao Shou could not see anything, but from within the barrier, everything was clear.
His Absolute Fusion ability had actually enveloped the entire white substance surrounding the sealed defensive barrier.
A large amount of energy surged outward.
He felt uneasy.
Would it work?
After a few breaths, the glow then faded.
The enclosed space expanded by about one meter, becoming slightly larger.
At the same time, a thin white strand that was as fine as a hair fell into Xiao Shou’s hand. fɾeewebnoveℓ.co๓
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[ Ice Silk Worm Thread ]
Grade: Tier 1
Description: Produced by the Ice Silk Worm that feeds on Ice Heart Tree. The silk is tough. It can absorb all attacks below the Foundation Establishment stage and converting them into defensive power. It was also a common material for refining robes.
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After receiving the information, Xiao Shou was stunned.
So they were not soybean worms or green caterpillars.
Those massive creatures were actually silkworms.
What they had been shooting was not attacks, but silk.
And he himself was trapped inside a gigantic and incredibly sturdy cocoon.
He suddenly felt like he could never look at silk the same way again.
But after understanding the truth, he finally relaxed.
Without caring about appearances, he slumped onto the ground and took a deep breath.
He casually played with the long strand of silver silk in his hand and wrapping it around the back of his hand again and again.
Even after many loops, it still did not reach the end.
