They wore combat goggles, activated the heat perception mode, and the lenses constantly refreshed environmental data around them, clearly presenting everything hidden in the darkness in the form of heat signatures. Even the slightest movement could be instantly detected.
The group slowly advanced deeper into the ice cave, the ice surface beneath their feet becoming increasingly slippery, occasionally revealing ancient remains frozen beneath the ice, adding an eerie atmosphere.
Just then, a rustling sound suddenly came from the darkness ahead, breaking the silence in the cave.
The sound was subtle yet continuous, like the scraping of hard scales against the ice, carrying a dry harshness that set teeth on edge, drawing closer with each passing second, each sound stepping on the rhythm of their hearts.
Wu Yang's expression instantly became grave, his steps abruptly halting. He slowly raised his right hand, palm down, and shouted in a low voice, "Stay alert!"
Swish—
