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Just then, the old man returned quickly with several entourage, his expression grave. "The situation is indeed not optimistic," he said in a deep voice, "but please believe that we have made full preparations. Please quicken your pace and evacuate this area as soon as possible."
"What was that sound just now?" a young girl asked curiously.
The old man sighed and explained, "That's the roar of a special creature, one of the biggest threats we're about to face. But that doesn't mean we're helpless. As long as we unite, we'll definitely defeat them."
No sooner had he finished speaking than a series of hurried footsteps approached, and a man in plain clothes rushed over, his expression grave. "Sir, we've just received word that the enemy has broken through our lines and is closing in!"
These words immediately caused an uproar in the crowd. "Oh no, what should we do?"
"Are we really going to be safe and sound?"
“Don’t panic,” the old man said in a deep voice. “We are ready to fight. Everyone, continue to follow our team to the shelter.”
“But,” a young man said anxiously, “what if those monsters catch up with us? Won’t we be doomed?”
“Don’t lose faith,” a young woman exclaimed. “We are surrounded by trained professionals who will protect us.”
“That’s right,” Zhao De replied firmly, “As long as we are united, there is no difficulty that we cannot overcome.”
Lilith gripped the magic crystal tightly, her eyes resolute. "No matter what dangers lie ahead, I will do my utmost to protect everyone."
The old man nodded in satisfaction: "That's true courage. Follow me, and we'll definitely find a solution."
Just then, a clearer roar came from afar, accompanied by tremors. Everyone involuntarily stopped and nervously looked around.
“It seems the enemy is very close,” the old man said in a deep voice, “but we cannot panic. We must maintain our formation and retreat quickly.”
"That magic crystal..." a middle-aged man suddenly remembered, "Lilith, can it really exert power?"
Lily didn't dare to be careless. She closed her eyes and silently chanted the incantation. The magic crystal instantly emitted a dazzling light, and everything around her seemed to soften.
Chapter 1216 Successful Evacuation
Chapter 1216 Successful Evacuation
"This is incredible!" the onlookers exclaimed in amazement. "This magic is truly amazing!"
“Yes,” the old man said with a smile, “with this power, we will definitely be able to evacuate successfully.”
“Look!” a young man shouted, “Those monsters seem to be blocked by something and aren’t moving forward!”
Everyone turned around and saw a golden barrier appear in front of them, blocking the monsters' path.
“That’s great,” Lilith breathed a sigh of relief. “It seems we’re safe for now.”
Lilith's words eased the tension slightly, but she knew it was only temporary. The group continued onward, each member following the old man's directions closely, though their hearts remained in their throats.
"Hurry up, keep up with the group!" A woman dressed simply tugged at the child beside her. "Look how brave that little girl is! We should all try to be brave too!"
The children's eyes sparkled with curiosity and admiration as they gripped the woman's hand tightly and quickened their pace.
Suddenly, a chaotic commotion erupted from the back of the line: "Monster! There's a monster behind us!" a panicked young man shouted, immediately triggering a wave of panic among the surrounding crowd.
Upon hearing this, Lilith quickly turned around and saw several hideous, barbed creatures stealthily approaching the lone group. "Mr. Zhao, we have to do something!" she pleaded with the man who had remained calm and resolute throughout.
“I know what to do,” Zhao De replied decisively, and immediately began to organize the capable people around him into a small team. “You few are responsible for leading the rest of the people to continue to the shelter; Miss Lilith, please come with me to deal with the pursuers behind us.”
Seeing someone step forward to take responsibility has given many people some courage. But some voices have questioned, "Is this really okay? Isn't it too dangerous?"
In response, an elderly man who had never spoken before suddenly said, "If everyone is afraid of difficulties and does not try to overcome them, then where is our future? Now is the time for us to face the challenges together."
These words resonated with many, and soon more volunteers joined the protection team. "That's right, since we've chosen to fight this difficulty together, we can't let anyone be left behind," another young man passionately expressed his support.
Just as Lilith was preparing to unleash an even more powerful spell to stop the enemy's pursuit, a familiar yet unexpected figure appeared before them—a mysterious woman who had once traveled with them.
"Wait, let me help," she said softly, her tone revealing an unusual strength. "Leave this to me, and get everyone out of here as soon as possible."
The appearance of the mysterious woman surprised everyone. Her eyes seemed to see through everything, and her graceful movements revealed an undeniable power.
“You are…” Lilith looked at her in surprise, a strange sense of trust welling up in her heart.
"No need for further words, go quickly." The mysterious woman interrupted Lilith with a smile, then turned to look at the approaching monster. "I won't let anything happen to you."
Seeing such a strong person step forward, the tension in the group immediately eased. People looked at each other with admiration, especially the children, whose eyes were filled with worship.
"That's amazing!" a little girl exclaimed to her mother, her eyes wide.
Chapter 1217 The Old Hunter
Chapter 1217 The Old Hunter
"Yes, look how she can protect so many of us all by herself," the auntie chimed in, her eyes gleaming with gratitude.
Lilith and Zhao De exchanged a glance and nodded in agreement. They immediately began organizing the remaining people to continue forward. "Everyone, please keep up with our pace! Maintain formation and don't fall behind!" Lilith raised her voice to encourage everyone.
Just as everyone was preparing to set off, a seemingly experienced old hunter spoke up and asked, "Miss, are you sure you can handle these monsters?"
Faced with the question, the mysterious woman smiled slightly and did not answer the question directly. Instead, she said calmly, "Your safety is the greatest help to me. Now, please leave quickly."
Seeing this, some more people in the crowd volunteered to stay and help the mysterious woman fight off the threats behind her. "We can't let her fight alone, I want to join the battle too!" the young man who had spoken earlier shouted excitedly.
“Well done, young man! But ensuring the safety of everyone else is the top priority. Don't worry, I'm here, everything will be alright,” the mysterious woman said gently yet firmly. These words filled the hearts of everyone who had decided to stay with warmth, but also strengthened their resolve to protect their companions.
Meanwhile, Lilith led the main force forward at a faster pace, and after some effort, they finally reached a relatively safe place—an abandoned village. Although it was dilapidated, at least they were temporarily away from danger.
"Let's rest here for a while, and then discuss the next steps," Lilith told everyone, panting.
"It's incredible! If we hadn't met Lilith and that brave older sister, we might already be..." a boy exclaimed.
Another girl, a few years older, said, "Yes, they appeared like heroes from heaven when we needed them most."
Just as everyone was talking, a gentle breeze blew by, carrying with it the sounds of fighting from afar. Although they couldn't see the specifics, everyone knew that the lone female warrior was currently engaged in a life-or-death struggle with a terrifying enemy.
"I hope she's alright," someone whispered a prayer.
"There won't be any problem, she's so amazing!" someone nearby immediately replied.
Amidst everyone's worry and prayers, Lilith was also filled with unease. She gazed resolutely towards the distant dark forest. "We can't just sit here and wait," she said, turning around. "I need some reliable men to come back with me to support her."
“I’ll go!” The young man who had volunteered stepped forward again, his eyes full of courage.
"Count me in," the old hunter said slowly. "Perhaps I can be of some help."
Soon, a small team was formed. In addition to the young people and veteran hunters, there were several brave individuals who had also volunteered for the rescue mission. They quickly packed their equipment and set off on the return journey with Lilith.
On the other side, the mysterious woman, facing numerous enemies alone, showed no fear. Her long hair flowed in the wind, dazzling like a silver waterfall in the moonlight. She moved with the agility of a swallow, her sword flashing in and out, each move imbued with immense power. Facing the monsters swarming in from all directions, she did not retreat, but instead fought with ever greater ferocity.
Chapter 1218 Black Bear Monster
Chapter 1218 Black Bear Monster
"You really think you can defeat me?" The mysterious woman scoffed, then unleashed a beautiful spinning attack, cleaving a massive black bear-like monster charging at her in two. The surrounding creatures trembled at the sight, yet continued their relentless assault. Just then, a familiar voice rang out from afar: "Stop!"
Lilith and the others arrived at the scene!
"You've arrived just in time." Although she appeared calm on the surface, her slightly trembling fingers betrayed a hint of exhaustion. At this moment, all the onlookers were deeply impressed by this heroine who was fighting a powerful enemy alone.
"That's amazing... He's practically like a superhero from a book!" a passerby exclaimed excitedly to his friend.
Another pedestrian was even more dumbfounded: "How is this possible? She's fighting so many monsters all by herself and she's not at a disadvantage! It's unbelievable!"
Hearing the praises coming from all around, the young man proudly boasted to his friend beside him, "You know what? If I hadn't suggested staying to help, we might all be in big trouble by now!"
"Haha, you really know how to pat yourself on the back! Actually, we should thank these two beautiful heroines!" the old hunter laughed and scolded, then looked at the mysterious woman and Lilith who were directing the counterattack.
Just when the situation seemed to be under control, a strange power surge suddenly erupted from the distant forest, accompanied by a low roar, and a dark figure sped toward the battlefield at an astonishing speed.
"What is this thing?!" the young man exclaimed in terror.
In that instant, the enormous black shadow appeared before everyone—it was a being several times larger than an ordinary monster, its body covered with thick and sharp bone spikes, its eyes burning with blood-red light, and every breath it took seemed to cause the surrounding temperature to drop several degrees.
"Be careful, this one is different..." the mysterious woman said, her brows furrowed. Even having faced countless dangers, she felt an unprecedented sense of threat at this moment. Her voice had barely faded when the monster launched its attack, wielding its scythe-like forelimbs and charging directly at the front of the group.
At this critical moment, the mysterious woman moved swiftly, dodging the heavy blow like a ghost, and quickly returned several lightning-fast slashes. However, while these attacks successfully drew its attention, they clearly did not cause it much damage.
At the same time, the old hunter and several other warriors joined the battle. "Spread out! Don't let it find a fixed target to attack!" With his command, the squad members who were originally standing together immediately spread outwards, trying to use agile movements to dodge the behemoth's fierce and chaotic attacks.
As the battle raged on, Lilith anxiously pondered a strategy. "We must find a weakness..." she muttered to herself, her eyes rapidly scanning the enemy, hoping to glean some valuable information. Just then, a passerby's casual remark sparked a flash of inspiration: "Come to think of it, this monster looks so familiar... like I've seen it somewhere before."
Chapter 1219 The Ancient Seal
Chapter 1219 The Ancient Seal
Upon hearing this, Lilith's heart skipped a beat. She turned to look at the passerby, a hint of curiosity flashing in her eyes, "Are you sure? Where have we seen you before?"
The passerby scratched the back of his head and said uncertainly, "It seems to be... well, it's an old legend I heard from the village elders when I was a child. It says that there is an ancient seal hidden deep in the mountains and forests, inside which is trapped a creature called the 'Shadow Spirit,' which is said to have the power to control darkness and cold."
"Shadow Fiend?" Upon hearing this, the mysterious woman's eyes narrowed. Although she was not familiar with the name of this creature, she judged from her rich combat experience that this monster was definitely not an ordinary beast.
Meanwhile, the battle on the field intensified. The giant let out a deafening roar, swinging its forelimbs wildly in all directions. Everyone dodged, but many were still knocked to the ground by the aftershocks, the wounded crying out in pain.
"This won't do!" the mysterious woman shouted, her longsword flashing in her hands in a dense, impenetrable attack, trying to withstand the pressure from ahead. "We have to find a way to lure it away and find its weakness!"
"Wait, I have an idea!" Lilith suddenly shouted. She took a slender, shimmering staff from her backpack, pointed it to the sky, and chanted an incantation: "Power of light, guide us in the right direction—"
As soon as he finished speaking, an extremely bright beam of light descended from the sky and landed squarely on the giant monster, causing it to let out a painful roar, its body trembled violently, and its movements became much slower.
The onlookers were all amazed by this scene.
"Wow, that's amazing! This young lady is not only beautiful, but also incredibly strong!"