Disturbed by the toxin, Lu Hong lost his balance and dove headfirst into the swamp after smashing the giant snake.
It took considerable effort for the five of them to escape from the swamp.
The four who managed to break free from the snake's jaws kept thanking Lu Hong and informed him that Adonis was currently in grave danger, urging him not to venture deeper into the forest and to return honestly to the city ruins with them to wait for Earl Bacon's rescue.
"I am the support sent by Earl Bacon."
With one sentence, Lu Hong crushed their hopes.
"Just you alone?"
"Yes," replied Lu Hong, "Why were you trapped here? Where are the others?"
