bacchusnovels Chapter 466 Qiu Zhang's Trial
Chapter 466 Qiu Zhang's Trial
Chapter 466 Qiu Zhang's Trial (Part 1)
"Training is not just about practicing magic."
"It's a challenge for yourself, it's about stepping out of your comfort zone and facing unknown challenges."
"Every training session, whether successful or unsuccessful, helps you become stronger."
Sean leaned slightly toward Cho Chang, placing his hands crossed on the table.
"The Triwizard Tournament is not only a stage for other warriors, but also an opportunity for you to truly understand yourself and surpass yourself."
Looking into Professor Phillips' focused gaze, Cho Chang's heart began to race involuntarily.
What was Rita's mission again?
What was the mission again?
Before Qiu Zhang could even react, Sean had already pulled out a briefcase and gestured for her to get inside.
In a daze, Qiu Zhang unconditionally followed Sean's instructions.
When she opened her eyes again, she saw a long stone path.
On the walls on both sides of the stone path, vines stretched out like narrow fingers, their dense branches swaying gently from time to time. The floor was covered with an irregular layer of stone slabs, with moss growing in the corners like countless eerie green pupils peeking from the shadows.
Sean's instructions to obtain the gem still faintly echoed in his ears.
Without a doubt, this is a secret realm set up specifically for Qiu Zhang.
The inspiration for the secret realm came from a mini-game that Sean played in his previous life.
Of course, it's not a serious game.
Qiu Zhang glanced down at her clothes; the long black robe swayed slightly with her steps, making it appear particularly heavy.
She took a deep breath, feeling slightly unwell.
To be honest, this kind of training is very rare and completely different from previous training.
However, it was precisely this drastically different training that helped her regain her confidence.
This seems to be similar to the principle of "using strong medicine for serious illnesses".
After a brief mental preparation, Qiu Zhang began her "adventure and challenge".
After walking a few steps, the light ahead gradually dimmed, and the end of the stone path seemed to be shrouded in a thick fog.
A slight breeze blew by, carrying a chill.
Qiu Zhang realized that he had unknowingly walked to the end of the corridor.
A narrow wooden door appeared on the right side of the stone path.
This door was no different from any other wooden door in Hogwarts Castle; it was just an ordinary wooden door.
Pushing open that door, you enter an even darker room.
There was still a wooden door at the far end of the room.
It looks like an entrance to the next room.
Just as Qiu Zhang was about to walk towards the wooden door, a piercing mechanical sound suddenly rang out, followed by a heavy, oppressive feeling filling the air in the room.
Qiu Zhang suddenly stopped in his tracks.
The path leading to the wooden door was instantly replaced by beams of intense red light.
The red beam of light flashed incessantly, with almost no pause.
She instinctively took a step back, her eyes fixed on the laser's trajectory—the beams of light seemed alive, constantly sweeping across the room like a giant net, covering every inch of it.
What is this?
How do I get through this?
What are the consequences of the red beam of light hitting it?
After a brief moment of thought, Qiu Zhang carefully tore off a corner of his robe and quickly threw it toward the red beam of light, his eyes fixed on the fabric.
Undoubtedly, she wanted to test whether these lasers would really have serious consequences if they collided with objects, as she suspected.
As the fabric fluttered in the air, the instant it gently touched the laser beam, Qiu Zhang could hear a sharp, electric sound, as if the air itself was being sliced apart by the red beam in an instant.
The edge of the fabric began to heat up rapidly, and was then instantly scorched by the laser, leaving a neat char mark.
It looks... a bit dangerous.
Qiu Zhang frowned slightly.
Now she knows that these lasers can produce a strong burning effect when they come into contact with objects, which makes one wonder what would happen if such lasers came into contact with the skin.
Such thinking is perfectly normal.
In certain situations, people often first consider the consequences.
Just like standing on a high mountain overlooking a cliff, you might constantly imagine yourself falling off the cliff; or looking out at the sea from a ship, you might fantasize about falling into the ocean.
However, after calming down, such thoughts vanished completely.
Qiu Zhang began to seriously consider her next move. She shifted her gaze from the charred cloth and quickly scanned the distribution of the lasers.
The laser's trajectory is very regular, with beams arranged in an alternating pattern, and the gaps between some areas are relatively large, while those between some areas are relatively small.
Frankly speaking, this is not an unsolvable dilemma.
To get through this room, you must use these gaps and move precisely step by step to test your control over the space.
So, after warming up, Qiu Zhang began his first attempt.
She slowly tilted her body and moved silently into the first safe gap.
Each step was taken carefully and lightly.
During the movement, Akiharu could clearly feel his heartbeat quickening.
Fortunately, after a few minor adjustments, she successfully traversed the first section of the journey and arrived at a relatively open area.
This also means that she still needs to go through four more stages of the journey.
She stood still, caught her breath, paused briefly, and then observed the laser layout in front of her again.
This part of the journey is much more complicated than the previous one.
The dense beams of light made it difficult to remain completely calm.
Why don't you give it a try?
Surely Professor Phillips couldn't possibly set up such a dangerous challenge for her to overcome?
With this in mind, Qiu Zhang tried again, reaching out her finger to gently touch a laser beam that just grazed the top of her head.
In just a moment, my fingertips were burned painfully by the residual heat of the laser.
Qiu Zhang immediately withdrew his hand, his heart tightening.
Too dangerous.
But she didn't give up; instead, she quickly adjusted her position and tried again.
This time, she moved more carefully, and the distance between her body and the laser beam became smaller and smaller. With each step, her body felt as if it were being pressed down by a thousand pounds of pressure.
Just as Qiu Zhang was about to pass through this area, she suddenly felt a slight touch on her chest.
She subconsciously looked down and saw that the laser beam had touched the area of her robe at the chest. With a burst of scorching heat, the fabric of the robe instantly began to burn, quickly tearing apart and emitting a piercing scorching sound.
Qiu Zhang was shocked and stopped in his tracks. Almost instinctively, he reached out to grab the torn fabric.
She could feel the temperature on her chest rising rapidly. The heat from the red beam of light reached her skin, causing an instant stinging sensation. Fortunately, it didn't directly touch her skin, but the lingering heat still made her whole body tense.
"Damn it!"
She lowered her head and cursed, almost unable to believe that she had almost been struck by lightning; thankfully, only her clothes were damaged.
However, the damaged part of the clothes gave Qiu Zhang a problem.
The tear in the robe was located right on the right side of the chest, with jagged burn marks curling outwards, revealing a large expanse of snow-white skin.
Although the damage wasn't too severe, it was enough to make the scenery inside appear and disappear.
It could even be described as almost leaping off the page.
Qiu Zhang crossed her arms over her chest, but still couldn't completely cover her exposed body; a torn piece of cloth hung down.
It was teetering on the brink of collapse and could fall off completely at any moment.
Qiu Zhang's breathing also became rapid, partly because of the danger he had just experienced.
It is also because of the current predicament.
This was during Professor Phillips' training, and she certainly didn't want to embarrass herself in front of someone she liked.
To make matters worse, the uniform was a standard robe issued by the school, and there was no underwear to change into underneath.
We need to think of a solution quickly.
Qiu Zhang looked around, finally fixing his gaze on the hem of his robe.
She gritted her teeth, tore off a large strip of cloth, and tightly wrapped it around her chest, barely covering her vital parts. The rough texture of the cloth rubbed against her delicate skin, causing some discomfort, but she couldn't care less now.
After setting up the temporary cover, Qiu Zhang turned his attention back to the checkpoint in front of him.
That momentary lapse in attention had already cost her dearly; if a similar mistake were to occur again, she wouldn't have much fabric left.
So, after mentally recalculating the route and preparing himself, Qiu Zhang began the third leg of his journey.
This time, her attention was even more focused.
The laser net in front of her, like a giant spider web, was still weaving around her, flickering erratically.
As they got closer to the next gap, Qiu Zhang's heart was in his throat.
Closer!
Closer!
So close!
She silently reminded herself not to make the same mistake as last time.
But the unexpected still happened suddenly.
A laser beam suddenly shot out from the left side of her body and pierced the lower part of her robe.
Qiu Zhang's actions were almost an instinctive reaction—she tried to lunge forward to dodge, but it was too late.
The laser beam swept across her body, quickly scorching the fabric of her robe, leaving a deep tear in the hem.
"what!"
Qiu Zhang's eyes widened in shock, and he quickly covered the exposed area with his hand.
The lower part of the robe was badly torn, and the fabric slipped off the body like feathers.
Qiu Zhang's cheeks burned bright red, and even the tips of his ears turned pink.
How could this happen?!
The emptiness and exposure made her face turn redder and redder, even her neck turned pink.
Her legs trembled uncontrollably, both from the cold and from a strange sense of shame.
"I have to hurry... I can't go on like this..." she muttered to herself, but the unprecedented stimulation was gradually eroding her will and plunging her into an unprecedented state of chaos.
Fortunately, the fourth leg of the journey was not difficult.
Compared to the previous two sections, this is child's play.
Therefore, she was not troubled by the previous two incidents again.
But the fifth leg of the journey is particularly difficult.
Unlike the first four segments, the lasers on the fifth segment are not stationary, but constantly change position.
They constantly change direction and position, their trajectories are intricate and complex, making it impossible to predict where the next ray of light will come from.
"Don't panic..." Qiu Zhang whispered to herself, even though she felt an unprecedented anxiety welling up inside her.
Her eyes were fixed on the lasers, observing their movement patterns.
Whenever they switched positions, she could see tiny gaps, even if they were just fleeting openings, enough for her to pass through.
"Hurry...it has to be fast."
Qiu Zhang gritted his teeth, took a step, kept his center of gravity low, and moved with light and agile steps.
She sometimes moved forward quickly, sometimes retreated slowly, like a cautious fox, always alert, waiting for the most suitable opportunity to cross the laser net.
Finally, after a period of testing, she found a rhythm that suited her.
Her movements became faster and faster, each time precisely avoiding the laser beam that was about to sweep across her.
The laser beams seemed to be getting closer and closer to her, but she never managed to touch their trajectory.
Qiu Zhang took a deep breath and finally approached the finish line.
However, just as she took the last step, a laser suddenly swept in from the side almost without warning.
Qiu Zhang only had time to instinctively jump away, but her left arm accidentally touched the laser.
"Hiss!"
A sharp burning pain spread rapidly, and Qiu Zhang couldn't help but gasp softly.
She didn't stop.
Another laser beam.
Qiu Zhang tried to dodge, but before she could react, the third laser beam came hurtling towards her.
This beam of light was even sharper than before, almost grazing her shoulder.
Qiu Zhang broke out in a cold sweat and instinctively dodged to the side.
This jump took away her last bit of balance, and she fell forward uncontrollably.
The tattered robe traced a graceful arc in the air, with more fabric scattering due to inertia.
Qiu Zhang fell to the ground in a sorry state, his back slamming heavily against the cold stone wall.
At that moment, she even forgot to hide her predicament, only thinking about how to avoid the next wave of danger.
Qiu Zhang tried to stand up in a panic, but lost his balance and fell back to the ground.
Only then did she realize how bad the situation was—the tears in her robe spread like a spider web, and the vital parts that had barely covered her body were now reduced to just a few tattered strips of cloth.
Qiu Zhang frantically tried to tidy up the fragments, but found that every movement brought an even stronger sense of shame.
"Calm down... I have to stay calm..." she murmured to herself, trying to ignore the trembling in her body.
However, each movement caused the torn fabric to make a faint tearing sound, reminding her of how dire her situation was.
Her lower abdomen contracted slightly due to tension, revealing a beautiful curve.
Her long legs kept crossing in her panic, trying to find a less revealing standing position.
However, this was destined to be in vain; the tattered robe offered her no protection whatsoever.
Qiu Zhang never imagined that she would expose her body under such circumstances, but this feeling of being forced to display it inexplicably stimulated her nerves.
The exposure of her lower body made her feel even more tormented, and she had to carefully calculate every step to prevent her most private parts from being completely exposed.
Her inner thighs trembled slightly with nervousness, and her skin developed a fine granulation in the cool air.
Although she tried to keep her long legs together, they only looked more alluring against the backdrop of her tattered clothes.
At this moment, Qiu Zhang is like a damaged work of art; although it has lost its original integrity, it unexpectedly reveals a unique kind of beauty.
Her face was filled with shame, yet also with a hint of helpless submission; this contradictory quality made her look both pitiful and sexy.
Just then, a new beam of red light shot towards her.
Qiu Zhang instinctively rolled to the side to avoid it, an action that caused her to completely rip off the few pieces of clothing she had left.
In her panic, she grabbed the wall next to her and used it to stand up, only to find that this action made her posture even more awkward.
She instinctively brought her legs together, trying to comfort herself, but this action only made her situation seem more alluring.
Finally, seizing the last opening, Qiu Zhang gently stepped over the last laser net.
She looked up and stood in front of the last door, her chest heaving violently.
Finally, she breathed a sigh of relief, barely able to support herself any longer, and collapsed to the ground, her body limp.
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