dognovel Chapter 1161 The Spirit Dog of the Ancient Temple
Chapter 1161 The Spirit Dog of the Ancient Temple
Wow...
Wow...
The sound was unusually muffled, as if a thousand-pound weight was pressing down on it, and each drag made a crisp yet piercing sound.
Listen carefully, and you'll hear that it's the sound of an iron chain rubbing against the ground. But it's deeper and heavier than the sound of an ordinary iron chain, as if someone is dragging a huge, rusty iron chain, moving forward step by step.
This eerie sound was like a ghost, appearing and disappearing intermittently, making it difficult to pinpoint its exact location.
But without a doubt, the sound came from the direction of the main hall, and it was accompanied by a mysterious atmosphere and a sense of fear that made people's hearts pound.
This feeling was ever-present, echoing throughout the excessively quiet ancient temple, suddenly transforming the originally peaceful and serene atmosphere into a sinister and terrifying one, making one's hair stand on end and shiver with fear!
Upon hearing this sudden, strange noise, Su Xiaoya's body froze in place as if she had been frozen in place, her feet seemingly rooted to the spot and unable to move.
At the same time, all the pores on her body opened up due to extreme tension, and the fine hairs stood up straight, just like a hedgehog after being frightened.
At this moment, she dared not breathe heavily, for fear that even the slightest noise would attract unknown danger.
It's not that she doesn't want to leave.
Rather, they can't leave!
She could only grit her teeth, clench her fists tightly, and slowly turn her gaze toward the location of the main hall, trying to see through the darkness to discern what secrets were hidden there.
As time passed, the sound of chains dragging on the ground not only did not diminish, but grew closer and louder, and even the subtle friction sounds within it became very clear.
Clearly, the other side is gradually approaching.
Faced with this situation, Su Xiaoya's heart began to race, galloping wildly like a runaway horse.
She subconsciously clenched her fists even tighter, and strands of lightning gathered in her palms. Faint currents danced and leaped across her fists, as if the slightest disturbance would cause these lightning bolts to erupt into a fierce and unparalleled attack.
At this moment, all sorts of wonderful ideas flooded my mind, which somewhat distracted me from my inner fear.
Could it be that this sound belongs to some powerful protective force within the secret realm?
Or perhaps a ferocious beast that has been sealed here for a long time is about to break free?
……
In an instant, a multitude of speculations swirled in Su Xiaoya's mind, putting her in a dilemma—should she make a snap decision to turn around and run away, or should she muster the courage to go and find out for herself?
Well!
And they overlooked the fact that she couldn't move.
Just as Su Xiaoya was hesitating, a small figure slowly emerged from the shadows of the main hall.
That was—a snow-white puppy.
This little dog is tiny, only about the length of a child's arm and the height of three fists.
Its fur is as white as snow, without a single blemish, as if it were woven from countless tiny snowflakes, soft and smooth.
Its eyes are round and bright, like two crystal-clear black grapes, moist and full of innocence and liveliness.
Those eyes were staring intently at Su Xiaoya, as if they were telling her something.
The puppy's tail wagged rapidly, like a blooming flower, drawing graceful arcs in the air with its movements.
Its face bore a pitiful expression, which evoked pity in one's heart. Its eyes also revealed an indescribable longing, as if it had been waiting for a long time and had finally seen its long-lost relatives.
Its little paws gripped the ground tightly, as if trying to maintain its balance.
Its body trembled slightly, as if it was trying to control its inner excitement.
Its adorable appearance makes you want to hold it in your arms and cherish it.
But that's not the most crucial point.
Most importantly, two long, heavy iron chains were tied to the puppy's two hind legs, resembling two black dragons coiled around its body. The chains shimmered with a faint, eerie light and were engraved with dense runes, like twinkling stars in the night sky.
At the other end of the chain was not a lock, but a square stone incense burner, about half a person's height, standing firmly at the entrance of the main hall like a majestic mountain.
Compared to the tiny puppy, the incense burner appeared enormous, creating a stark contrast.
With each step the puppy took, the chain dragged along the ground, making a "clattering" sound, just like a mournful lament—the very sound Su Xiaoya had just heard.
It moved very slowly and with great effort, as if carrying the weight of the entire world on its back.
But it was extremely stubborn, its short legs taking difficult steps, one step at a time, resolutely walking towards Su Xiaoya.
how to say?
It's like an elderly person in their twilight years, trudging along the long river of time. Their steps are incredibly heavy, yet they stubbornly refuse to stop, striving, desperately—to keep going!
A gleam of surprise flashed in those wet, dark eyes the moment they saw Su Xiaoya.
The affection in his eyes grew stronger and stronger like a tide, as if he had a thousand words to say, but was tightly bound by the heavy iron chains, unable to touch Su Xiaoya.
Looking at its pitiful appearance, Su Xiaoya's wariness instantly dissipated, replaced by a strange feeling of heartache.
Did this little dog know she was coming, which is why it was desperately dragging its chain and the stone cauldron, trying to run out and see what was happening?
But the iron chain was so thick and heavy, and the incense burner weighed a thousand pounds. How much pain must it be in for such a small dog?
Su Xiaoya's nose felt sore.
My heart ached a little.
She crouched down and carefully reached out her hand, wanting to touch the puppy's head.
Just as her fingertips were about to touch the puppy's fur, the puppy suddenly stopped, tilted its head, and looked at her like a curious child, letting out a soft whimper.
The sobbing carried a mix of grievance, longing, joy, and a barely perceptible hint of...anxiety, like a melodious tune slowly flowing through the air.
At the same time, a slight tremor suddenly came from deep within the Mahavira Hall, like the heartbeat of the earth, or like a giant beast that had been sleeping for thousands of years slowly awakening.
Su Xiaoya was startled, and her outstretched hand froze in mid-air.
The tremors grew stronger and stronger, as if something inside the palace was about to burst forth from the ground.
The puppy's tail, which had been wagging happily, suddenly tucked between its legs, and it let out a low growl. Its eyes were filled with fear, but it still stood in front of Su Xiaoya.
Immediately afterwards, a huge black shadow rushed out of the palace—it was a massive black panther.
The black panther exuded an aura of evil.
Its fur was as black as ink, its muscles were taut, and it exuded a powerful aura.
The black panther's eyes, like burning flames, revealed ferocity and cunning.
The black panther opened its mouth and roared, causing the tiles of the ancient temple to fall down in a rustling sound.
Its sound was like thunder, echoing in the air and chilling people to the bone.
Su Xiaoya clenched her fist, and lightning crackled in her palm.
Although the black leopard appeared in a very strange way, Su Xiaoya was not afraid.
Just as the black panther pounced, before Su Xiaoya could throw the Heavenly Thunder in her hand, the puppy suddenly went berserk and rammed into the black panther.
The two collided with a loud bang.
The black panther's impact was like an earthquake, sending the puppy flying and crashing heavily to the ground.
But it quickly got up and charged at the black panther again.
The black panther opened its blood-red maw, revealing sharp fangs, and pounced on the puppy.
The puppy was fearless; it retaliated against the black panther with its sharp claws while biting the panther's throat with its sharp teeth.
Enraged, the black panther lashed out at the puppy with its massive claws.
The puppy nimbly dodged, but was still scratched by the black panther's claws, its fur stained with blood.
However, the puppy did not back down; its eyes were filled with determination and loyalty—it seemed that it was determined to protect Su Xiaoya.
It used its last strength to charge at the black panther once more, engaging it in a life-or-death struggle.
Su Xiaoya watched with great anxiety.
She didn't want to just watch the puppy get hurt.
I'm also afraid of accidentally hurting someone.
Therefore, she had been preparing for this moment, fully alert, and waiting for an opening. She gathered lightning, dodged the puppy, and shot it straight at the black panther.
The lightning struck the black panther, causing it to stagger backward in pain.
The puppy lay on the ground, covered in injuries.
Its two hind legs, in particular, were so badly injured by the chains that the flesh was almost completely torn apart and the bone was visible.
After all, it was fighting while dragging heavy iron chains and a thousand-pound stone cauldron.
Su Xiaoya didn't even dare to imagine how much it hurt!
Su Xiaoya quickly ran over and picked it up. Looking at its weak appearance, she felt a pang of sadness and tears welled up in her eyes. At the same time, she secretly vowed to take it away from this dangerous place.