Lin Chun had also unleashed his full power at this moment.
I could clearly see the lightning power flickering within that ink, constantly clashing, trying to break through a rift.
But it was evident that this was likely the octopus monster's killing move.
We both launched our attacks at the fastest speed possible, yet breaking through was not that simple.
I gradually felt the speed at which my Shepherd's Power was being drained increasing, and Lin Chun's condition was also not good.
Was I going to die here?
Countless thoughts flashed through my mind. My eyes scanned our surroundings. I clearly saw the octopus tentacles that had fallen to the ground healing themselves at this moment, and then those tentacles surrounded us.
It seemed we had no escape.
I had previously considered that there would be many dangers here, but I never expected that after encountering the very first monster, both of us would be in such a dire situation.
"Lu Ge!" Lin Chun's roar suddenly echoed from a distance, followed by a massive boom.
Terrifying energy swept outwards layer by layer, with power constantly clashing.
I could feel that something had been shattered.
In the next instant, I felt countless bolts of lightning strike my location.
"Boom, boom, boom!"
A series of explosions erupted. The surrounding tentacles were severed one by one, and then that terrifying ink was also struck by lightning, splitting in half from the middle.
I leaped out of the ink and then turned my gaze to Lin Chun.
Upon seeing Lin Chun, my brow furrowed slightly.
This... was this still Lin Chun?
Lightning crackled around his body, his entire being enveloped in the power of thunder.
Even his hair flickered with arcs of electricity.
His eyes had turned purple.
"Lin Chun!" I shouted loudly.
Lin Chun glanced at me, then shifted his gaze back to the octopus monster.
The scattered lightning seemed to be summoned at this moment, and terrifying energy surged forth, transforming into a purple blade.
The energy struck the octopus monster's body and then slowly dissipated.
While I was still pondering what had happened, I personally witnessed countless bolts of lightning erupt from within the octopus monster's body.
Under that terrifying power, the octopus monster's body was directly reduced to fragments.
Although I had been prepared for such an outcome, I was still deeply shocked when I witnessed this scene.
That power was simply too terrifying.
I even doubted if this energy was released by Lin Chun!
"Lin Chun!" I roared again.
Lin Chun turned and looked at me. Suddenly, the lightning around his body vanished as if a power switch had been flipped, disappearing in an instant.
Lin Chun collapsed onto the ground.
I quickly walked over to check Lin Chun's body. His Shepherd's Power had been completely depleted. Fortunately, his body had not suffered any damage.
At most, he was just exhausted.
Without a word, I took out the Water of Life and gave him a gulp. Feeling his Shepherd's Power slowly recovering, I then sat down beside him, panting heavily.
Elder Yu had mentioned before that this place would be very dangerous. It was only now that I truly understood what he meant.
It had been a considerable amount of time since we entered this place. The weaker creatures that were imprisoned here over the years, through much cultivation and dormant waiting, had likely evolved into extremely powerful beings.
Just like the octopus monster before us.
I estimated that this creature was not very strong previously, but over the many years, even with gradual progress, it had reached a terrifying level.
Although I knew that with our current strength, we could definitely defeat this creature if we gave it our all, this was, after all, the very first monster we encountered in this labyrinth.
I didn't know how far I had traveled in the labyrinth, I didn't know its internal structure, I didn't know how to find the exit, and I didn't even know what kind of monsters I would encounter next...
In the face of this situation, everything was unknown.
But one thing I was certain of now was that the dangers we would face next were likely to be even more severe than this.
At this moment, I couldn't afford to dwell on such thoughts. I sat down and began to slowly recover my own state. There wasn't much Water of Life left; I had brought about a third of it out this time.
We might encounter more dangers ahead, so we should conserve it as much as possible. Because in future battles, if we encountered danger, the Water of Life might just save our lives.
Time trickled by. Nearly half a day later, Lin Chun slowly opened his eyes, a look of exhaustion and confusion in them. "Lu Ge..."
"You're awake?" I stood up with a smile, handing him a grilled octopus leg. "Eat this!"