I’m Really Scared
Chapter 223: A Desperate Gamble

The dark [Defective Serum] spread in the water like ink, quickly covering the entire area around Guan Shan.

Simultaneously, he swam with all his might, not wasting a second.

As he swam, Guan Shan pulled out the Demon Blade again. When the chilling sensation temporarily subsided, he glanced back to see the water behind him had turned completely black.

Within that darkness, the water was churning, stirring the inky liquid as if a creature inside was struggling madly. Bubbles rose, accompanied by a hissing sound, as if something was being corroded by strong acid.

The [Defective Serum] lived up to its terrifying appearance, its effect astonishing!

In Guan Shan's vision, the previously hidden BOSS health bar appeared.

[Health: 30000 (-60%)]

This meant the BOSS originally had 75,000 health, an unbelievable amount for a level 29 monster!

This BOSS's health template was extremely high offense and low defense... its attack power might be so high that one mistake could instantly kill Guan Shan.

If before, Guan Shan could use the Shadow Clone to test the waters, now he couldn't afford it. Any hesitation could cost him his life.

Guan Shan's eyelid twitched, the raging currents now seeming like a blender full of blades.

He quickly moved away, sensing the water's flow changing. He immediately used the [Innocent Child's Drawing].

The 5mx5mx5m space transformed into a crude blue ocean scene, with Guan Shan suddenly sporting a crooked swim ring and a simple diving mask.

Clearly, the child who drew this couldn't distinguish between swimming and diving.

The important part was that within this 3-minute duration space, Guan Shan was virtually invincible! Provided he didn't leave the space.

As soon as he activated the item, the inky water dispersed, freeing whatever invisible presence was in the water.

Guan Shan felt the malevolent gaze return, more intense than before, as if it wanted to flay him alive.

Not knowing how painful the [Defective Serum] was, it had instantly cut the opponent's health by 60%, suggesting it must have been excruciating.

Guan Shan stayed alert, watching the water's movements, holding his breath and keeping to the center of the child’s drawing area.

“Splash…”

Next, he felt the water pressing in from all sides, like squeezing a sponge. His skin dented, bones and muscles felt stabbing pain, nearly forcing him to exhale and create bubbles.

Guan Shan stabilized himself, realizing, “Damn, the child’s drawing can only nullify physical damage, but not the pressure from the water!”

“Moreover, while the drawing lasts three minutes, I might not last that long!”

He already felt the discomfort of suffocation.

Though his body was incredibly strong, he couldn't survive without breathing, and he had to keep his muscles tense to withstand the pressure, always ready to move.

If he had to chase or flee, he'd likely drown within a minute from lack of oxygen.

The environment was too unfavorable!

The pressure around him increased, his skin began to hemorrhage, veins bulging on his forehead and arms, making him look ferocious.

Soon, the capillaries in his skin burst, turning into clouds of blood swirling in the water.

-1 -1 -1 -1…

A string of damage notifications appeared before Guan Shan, the numbers increasing!

The waterform BOSS avoided the child’s drawing area, wary, trying to wear Guan Shan down.

His vision darkened, the threat of death more terrifying than any ghost.

“The power gap is too big. I need to find a way to break this.”

Desperate, Guan Shan’s gaze fell on a floating glass shard, reflecting his image.

A shard capable of reflection… could it count as a mirror?

“I have to gamble!”

Guan Shan took out the [Mirror Shard].

[Effect: When this shard faces another mirror, an infinite loop space forms between them, lasting 10 seconds before disappearing; each mirror can only be used once; there's a chance to summon entities from within the mirror.]

He observed the surroundings, waiting for the water’s flow to align with the shards, adjusting his position to the edge of the child’s drawing area.

As seconds ticked by, the shard’s reflection flickered, and Guan Shan kicked off, rushing out!

“Now!”

He activated the last use of [Heart of Slaughter], gaining temporary invincibility against any sneak attacks from the waterform BOSS.

As expected, leaving the child’s drawing area, he felt the water attacking, transforming into countless teeth, trying to penetrate his skin. Without invincibility, he’d have been shredded!

This was only the beginning. Once [Heart of Slaughter]’s invincibility ended, he still hadn't found a suitable position.

Sweating, Guan Shan switched to the [Ksitigarbha Statue] shield.

Its shield value matched his health, totaling 12,000. In the next moment, it shattered!

“Crack!”

The shield breaking chilled Guan Shan’s heart.

12,000 shield points, gone in an instant!

He immediately felt the power that shattered the shield. His body twisted painfully, muscles contorted, water invading like thousands of maggots breeding in his pores…

Without pain, he might have screamed.

His body was mangled, blood and flesh mixing in the water, a gruesome scene.

But just before losing his vision, Guan Shan aimed, raising the [Mirror Shard].

“Activate…”

He mentally commanded, feeling his head ready to explode, desperate to escape.

Luckily, he was right!

The glass counted as a mirror!

The item activated, creating a loop between the glass and mirror shard, freezing the water.