Chapter 198 - Taming the 3rd Tutee - 2

Just as they finished emerging on the other side, Ren's mushrooms pulsed with alarm. His eyes widened and he raised a hand, stopping Liora dead in her tracks.

No explanation was needed, the ground beneath their feet vibrated subtly, revealing the nearby presence of something enormous. A deep worm, it had to be eight meters long, moving in their vicinity.

Ren made a silent signal to Liora: don't move.

They remained completely still, barely breathing.

Ren's mushrooms pulsed once, very softly, synchronizing with the tunnel's natural rhythm. Staying calm was crucial now, the deep worm might be Bronze rank and in its element, but as long as it didn't detect them, they wouldn't have to face it.

Liora maintained her position, her control perfectly held. There was no fear in her posture, only absolute concentration.

The worm drew closer. They could feel its massive presence moving the earth around them as if it were water.