Bab 1248: Adapt, evolve, overcome (I)

A sense of pure thrill coursed through Cain's soul as he finally discerned the path through the blood tentacles. This newfound understanding didn't mean the journey would be easy, but his eyes showed no fear or hesitation. He dove deeper into the fifth level, confronting the blood tentacles that sought to hinder his progress.

As the scarlet dragonborn advanced, more tentacles emerged from the crimson ocean below, each larger and more aggressive than the last. Their sinuous forms lashed out with lethal intent, aiming to ensnare and crush him. But now, Cain could fight back effectively. With each tentacle that surged toward him, he delivered precise blows that disrupted the flow of blood within them. His strikes shattered them entirely, sending cascades of blood back into the ocean and making their regeneration far more difficult.