After venturing deeper for a while, Ronald and Carter gradually passed through other forks.

Following the strategy set at the beginning, they advanced without any hesitation, and their speed wasn't much slower than normal traveling.

As time passed, the environment they were in also began to change.

Although there was no light source inside the Dust Beast, it didn't affect vision, yet the white, fibrous substance started to become milky white under the influence of color shifts.

Meanwhile, the spacious passageway was becoming increasingly narrow.

But after passing the sixth fork, the path ahead was so narrow that only one person could pass through, two people walking side by side would get stuck.

If they continued forward.

Encountering danger inside would make even turning around to escape troublesome!

However, Ronald and Catherine were neither afraid nor hesitant.

They exchanged a glance, and the decision was made in the exchange of looks. Then, they checked the flow state of the liquid on the ground and chose the passage with the most flow to proceed.

The result was that after not walking too far, an obvious difference appeared before them.

Compared to the previous passages after the forks, this passage was unusually long, Ronald and Carter completely couldn't see the end where a fork should appear.

This discovery made them somewhat excited.

Walking in this kind of maze, having changes is the best news.

If more forks continued to appear frequently later, it would mean the most common thing in the maze was continuing.

But now, perhaps there could be major changes.

So they walked straight for a quarter of an hour.

Suddenly, Catherine, who was walking behind, noticed Ronald's figure hesitate.

Without waiting for Ronald to signal, the Astrology Tower Master immediately opened his mouth to ask:

"Ronald, what did you see ahead?"

Something remarkable must be ahead for Ronald to suddenly stop.—Catherine thought so.

And the fact proved she was right.

Ronald immediately turned his head to explain to Catherine:

"I see the color ahead seems different from here. The specific situation is still unclear, but let's be cautious for now."

Changes in the maze often imply good things.

Just that Ronald didn't forget to remain cautious while being daring. So, with Catherine following closely behind, they lightened their footsteps and breathing, almost without making any noise, and continued to advance.

This scene is quite interesting.

Because in their state of being transformed by "Maze Picture Book," they became cartoonish figures, tiptoeing forward, looking both adorable and tense, even evoking a knowing smile from observers.

Continue to delve into the tunnel.

The changes Ronald saw gradually appeared in the body.

It was actually the change in color and shape of the milky-white tunnel, the walls here, or rather the body of the Dust Beast, now displayed rhythmic pulsations, akin to a human heartbeat and breath, constantly affecting the rhythm within its body.

As for the color, the milky-white glow continued to fade.

Upon careful inspection, one can start to see the sort of whiteness belonging to life's vitality, showcasing the Dust Beast's life force.

Catherine was very pleased to see such a situation:

"Ronald, it looks like we're on the right track."

"These changes seem to be saying, 'You're approaching my life essence,' a wrong fork in the maze wouldn't show such a sight."

Ronald nodded: "Exactly, the good news is increasing."

"I have a hunch that sealing this Dust Beast might be even easier than the last time."

Catherine, taking no less than her due, replied: "That's probably because I'm assisting you."

Ronald shrugged, noncommittally.

After a few more minutes of delving, the previous milky-white had completely disappeared around them. The part of the Dust Beast's body here entirely displayed a fish-like white texture.

However, right here.

This maze entered within the Dust Beast came to an end.

After a steady landing, Ronald jumped out from the funnel-like tunnel exit. He turned to extend his hand to help Catherine out of the tunnel too, then turned to scrutinize the surroundings.

Near the passage exit, an organ like a spring eye was gushing out liquid; these liquids gathered along the funnel-shaped ground, eventually flowing into the passage leading to the outside.

Honestly speaking, the connection between the funnel and the tunnel wasn't spacious.

If the diameter was any thinner, individuals of human size would have difficulty passing through here. Ronald even thought there might be exits in other forks of this maze. But once reaching those roads' "exit," they would be surprised to find they couldn't pass through the passage to go out!

Regret aside, Ronald scanned beyond this organ.

Behind was a corridor without forks.

The change in environment and the appearance of the source, both points indicated Ronald and Catherine had passed the entrance maze's test; the adventures to come were set to truly begin within the Dust Beast!

[Success! They actually succeeded!]

[The brave adventurer and his assistant, challenging the fears within and the dangers in reality, have finally overcome this challenge again!]

[But in the upcoming adventures, can they continue to enjoy such good fortune?]

The voiceover sounded.

However, compared to earlier definitions, its appearance now seemed more like celebrating.

Ronald and Catherine had no intention of celebrating because of it; they simply exchanged a smile and continued walking forward.

Even though their adventure had gone smoothly so far.

Their personalities wouldn't allow them to waste time celebrating.

Bypassing the spring-like organ, Ronald and Catherine further delved into the tunnel, with unwavering footsteps and determination.

Leaving the not-so-long passage.

As they advanced, the space ahead became more spacious.

Here was a large internal chamber; apart from some apparent distant commotion, nothing conspicuous could be discerned, nor could its function within the Dust Beast be defined.

Catherine naturally pointed to the place with some noise: "Shall we go take a look?"

Ronald nodded slightly, then proceeded first toward where the sound was coming from, with Catherine closely following behind him.

Crack—

Suddenly, the ground beneath them cracked open with a gap!

Standing right on it, Ronald and Catherine immediately slipped down.

Among them, Ronald reacted quickly, even trying to grab the wall to stop himself from falling, but the grooves on the wall were too small, making it difficult to stand or grab onto them, so he ultimately couldn't support himself and fell down.

Plop—

Yet, Ronald felt neither pain nor discomfort; the surface below him was soft, even somewhat comfortable!

Catherine's voice emerged from beneath his body:

"If I were you, I'd get up right away."

Ronald hastily got up.

At that moment, a chaotic shouting came from the hole above their heads:

"They fell! They fell!"

"Send them to the Digestion River!"

"Dissolve them, dissolve them! Turn them into nutrients, nutrients!"