Chen Shang bent his knees slightly, then, using the power of his legs, launched himself into the air. With a light push off the nearby wall, he soared towards the trembling spiderweb in the ceiling.
Like an arrow released from a bow, his blade cut through the air in a fierce arc, aiming for the seemingly empty spot above.
But this time, unlike before, his strike didn't hit nothing. Instead, it made contact with something solid. The sound of metal clashing rang out, echoing through the empty corridor. Sparks flew as his blade collided with something in the air. Chen Shang's old momentum faded as he tilted backward, guarding his vital points with his arm as he fell back to the ground.
Landing smoothly, he quickly adjusted his position and once again locked his gaze on the ceiling, scanning for any clues.
[Wow, fighting the air like a pro!]
[That was awesome!]
[You're such a fangirl! He was rolling on the ground! How is that awesome?]
[Our streamer looks good doing anything. Jealous much?]
While the playful banter carried on in the chat, Chen Shang remained calm, carefully observing the faint movements on the ceiling.
The rustling sound returned, this time growing distant. The spiderweb trembled violently, as if whatever was hidden within it was trying to escape.
Chen Shang wasn't about to let that happen. He immediately gave chase, leaping once more toward the shaking web, slashing at the invisible target. However, this time, his strike missed.
Rolling to a stop, he quickly scanned the ceiling again. The creature's speed had increased, as webs both behind and ahead of it began to quiver. The spider's movements were becoming harder to track.
Chen Shang stopped and pulled a blood bag from his inventory. He threw it into the air, following it with a precise knife throw. The blade pierced the bag, causing it to burst, spraying blood in all directions.
In this rain of blood, the outline of the creature began to take shape. The blood revealed a massive spider clinging to the ceiling, about the size of a grown adult.
Though Chen Shang no longer held his weapon, he could now see his target. Without the need to rely on the quivering webs, he charged towards the giant spider, ready to attack. However, the creature was incredibly fast. Just as Chen Shang was about to strike, it dodged.
At the last moment, Chen Shang switched tactics, grabbing onto a strand of web. The web, which had appeared delicate, was surprisingly strong, slicing into his hand and leaving deep cuts.
Using the web as leverage, Chen Shang propelled himself forward. Like a fish in water, he moved swiftly through the air, aiming for the giant spider. But instead of attacking directly, he grabbed hold of the creature's legs, using all his strength to pull it down from the ceiling and slam it onto the floor.
A loud crash echoed through the building, as if a heavy weight had just dropped onto the ground. Dust and debris flew into the air, but the spider didn't seem fazed by the impact.
To Chen Shang's surprise, the spider immediately got up and tried to escape.
Frowning, Chen Shang realized, This thing must be stronger than me. Right now, it's letting me chase it because we're still in the first phase of the game—hide and seek. If it was really fighting me, I wouldn't stand a chance.
He quickly gave chase, but the spider's speed and agility far outmatched his. Despite its size, the creature moved with incredible precision.
After a brief pursuit, the spider suddenly halted beneath a dimly flickering light. It seemed hesitant to move into the lit area.
Chen Shang seized the opportunity, grabbing the creature by one of its legs and dragging it into the light.
As soon as the spider entered the light, something strange happened. The texture of its body changed from hard and metallic to soft and fleshy. Chen Shang looked down to find that the massive spider had transformed into a young boy, drenched in blood. The boy's arm was still tightly gripped in Chen Shang's hand, his expression uncomfortable in the light.
"This isn't fun! Not fun at all!" the boy suddenly shouted.
Chen Shang hesitated for a moment, unsure how to proceed. While the boy's current form seemed harmless, he knew that in its spider form, this creature was far stronger than he was. If it transformed again, Chen Shang could be in serious trouble.
"Now, it's my turn to find you!" the boy said, glaring at Chen Shang.
Without hesitation, Chen Shang released the boy's arm and retreated into the shadows.
The boy, still standing in the dim light, covered his eyes with his hands. "When I count to one hundred, I'll come find you!"
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