Under Xu Xin's watchful gaze, layer upon layer of mutant vines wrapped around the heart's exterior began to peel away from the outermost layer. Dozens of vines flickered with red light in rhythm with the heartbeat, swaying gently.
"Damn it!" Xu Xin cursed under his breath, then turned to the four beasts and whispered, "In a moment, I'll fire the burning arrow. Once the vines catch fire, we'll run to the ground as fast as possible, got it?"
The beasts all nodded in response.
He steadied himself and loaded a burning arrow onto the crossbow.
Looking into the underground space, dozens of vines swayed around the vine ball, covering it like a row of guardians standing by the "heart."
Xu Xin squinted, aiming at the gaps between the vines, and pulled the trigger.
"Woosh——" With the enhancement of the blue-grade crossbow, the speed of the burning arrow was incredibly fast. Sparks flew from the arrow as it rubbed against the air, tracing a streak of light in the sky.
