Online Fortune Telling: Your Son Has Another Dad

Chapter 614 - 612: Diego

Just as the navy soldiers held flamethrowers, trying hard to scorch the blood-red vines on the temple gate, one vine quietly crept under their feet, taking advantage of the flickering flames.

"Ah!"

Suddenly, one navy soldier let out a startled cry.

It turned out that his ankle was entangled by the blood-red vine that extended out.

The vine’s strength was far beyond his imagination, so no matter how much he struggled, he couldn’t break free from it.

The other three navy soldiers nearby saw this and quickly dropped their flamethrowers, ready to step forward and help him break free.

But at that moment, the blood-red vines clinging to the gate surged toward the three men like venomous snakes.

The three hadn’t even had time to react before they were also wrapped up by these countless vines.

The surrounding navy soldiers holding flamethrowers saw this and instinctively wanted to open fire and burn these damn vines.

But the vines were also wrapped around their comrades.

Once they opened fire, those four comrades might be burned into charred corpses.

"Ah... ah... ah..."

Amidst the screams, everyone stood in place, utterly helpless.

The scene before their eyes was exactly as described by that short-haired girl earlier.

When the living were entangled by the blood-red vines, the sharp tips would pierce into their bodies and suck out their blood and flesh.

Once the blood and flesh were entirely consumed, only dry, shriveled corpses would remain.

The four navy soldiers were currently going through this ordeal.

As the ends of the blood-red vines pierced in, the four let out a series of anguished howls, repeatedly trying to escape.

Unfortunately, the vines had already wrapped around their bodies, making their struggles futile.

"Open fire! Burn these damn vines!"

At this moment, Lieutenant Hussein commanded harshly.

The navy soldiers holding flamethrowers gritted their teeth upon hearing the order, but still chose to follow Lieutenant Hussein’s command.

However, the result was as before.

No matter how searing the flames from the flamethrowers were, they couldn’t inflict any damage on the blood-red vines.

As time gradually passed, the blood-red vines slowly retreated toward the gate.

The four navy soldiers previously entangled by the vines appeared in front of everyone’s eyes.

A few minutes ago, these four were just like everyone else, alive and breathing.

Yet now, they had become shriveled corpses, skin tightly wrapping around bones.

The expressions of extreme agony still lingered on their faces.

As if trying to tell others the kind of pain they just endured.

"Look, those vines are retreating!"

Just as most people were immersed in sorrow, someone suddenly shouted out.

Upon hearing this, everyone raised their heads and looked toward the Divine Temple gate.

After consuming the blood and flesh of four living people, the blood-red vines didn’t continue to cling to the gate as before.

Instead, they slowly retracted to the base of the wall, exposing the entire gate.

"This..."

This scene left both Diego and Lieutenant Hussein utterly shocked.

Could it be that only by allowing those blood-red vines to consume enough human blood and flesh can the temple gate be opened?

The two, having speculations in their hearts, exchanged a glance.

"Should we go in?"

Lieutenant Hussein hesitated for a moment, then sought Diego’s opinion.

Hearing this, Diego frowned, hesitated for a moment, and then shook his head: "This temple is too dangerous, it’s best not to go in."

"Indeed!"

Lieutenant Hussein nodded gently, seemingly agreeing with Diego’s caution.

But as he turned his head to look at the blood-red gate that was within reach, he inexplicably felt an enticing force, drawing him to push the gate open.

Fortunately, he had strong self-control; otherwise, he might have been seduced by that gate.

However, not everyone had such formidable self-control.

Many navy soldiers were also drawn by this force, their eyes fixated on the temple gate, and slowly started advancing toward it.

"Quick... hold them back!"

Upon seeing this, Lieutenant Hussein immediately shouted.

The navy soldiers who weren’t tempted heard the order and quickly rushed forward, pinning those men to the ground.

"This place is too bizarre!"

"We’d better keep some distance!"

Lieutenant Hussein wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, speaking with lingering fear.

"Indeed! This temple is extremely uncanny!"

Diego nodded in agreement.

Subsequently, Lieutenant Hussein promptly issued an order, instructing the nearby navy soldiers to stay at least a hundred meters away from the Blood-colored Divine Temple.

Meanwhile, the blood-red vines that had retracted to the base of the wall slowly climbed back to the temple gate.

Upon seeing this, Diego and Lieutenant Hussein shared a silent glance.

This Blood-colored Divine Temple was too mysterious and inexplicable, far beyond the capabilities of ordinary people to explore.

...

At night, the sea breeze was slightly cool.

Aboard the warship near the unnamed island, Diego frowned, contemplating how to deal with the matter of the Blood-colored Divine Temple.

Just then, the room door was suddenly knocked.

He stood up and opened the door, finding it was one of the military personnel who accompanied him here during the day.

"What happened?"

Diego immediately noticed the urgency on the other’s face.

"Mr. Diego, Lieutenant Hussein... he has gone mad!"

"He just led others to barge... barge into that Blood-colored Divine Temple..."

The military escort’s voice trembled as he spoke.

"What?"

Hearing this, Diego was momentarily stunned.

Then he hastily asked, "Isn’t the temple door supposed to be opened with human blood and flesh?"

"How did Lieutenant Hussein open that gate?"

Upon mentioning this, the military escort looked even more terrified: "He killed several people who were unwilling to go to the Blood-colored Divine Temple with him. He used their bodies to open the temple door..."

"This..."

This time, it was Diego’s turn to be anxious and at a loss.

His mind went blank, never expecting that Lieutenant Hussein, who seemed so calm during the day, could be this crazy!

"Quick... take me to the island to assess the situation!"

Diego took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down.

He followed the military escort and once again set foot on the unnamed island.

Upon reaching the front of the Blood-colored Divine Temple, Diego froze in his tracks.

In front of the gate lay more than a dozen shriveled corpses scattered haphazardly.

Obviously, these were the people killed by Lieutenant Hussein and others.

Now, these bodies had become nourishment for the blood-red vines.

"Phew..."

Diego let out a deep sigh and said solemnly, "Contact the naval high command!"

"Report the situation here truthfully..."