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The first match was between Yunxiao and Taksis, one of Zhao De's most powerful Qi Masters. Taksis was shrouded in an incredibly dense purple mist, appearing extremely eerie and unpredictable. However, Yunxiao was not to be outdone, taking out a special badge from his robes and activating it to unleash astonishing speed and agility!

As the two players traded blows, with each winning and losing, cheers from the audience rose and fell continuously.

"Incredible! That little boy was so fast he was practically invisible!" someone exclaimed.

"But that Qi Master is also extremely powerful! Just look at the strange power fluctuations; he's no ordinary person..."

Just as everyone held their breath and awaited the result, a strange fluctuation suddenly emanated from the depths of the ground, and the entire scene became completely silent as if shrouded in an invisible force...

At the same time, Zhao De felt his communication device on his waist vibrate slightly. Looking down at the screen, he saw the following message:

[Emergency Report - A new enemy is approaching, please make a decision quickly!]

Seeing this, Zhao De suddenly raised his head and looked around. Almost at the same moment, Zhao De, who had been standing calmly to the side, also frowned. "They've arrived? Earlier than I expected..." he muttered to himself.

Suddenly, the ground began to tremble violently, and dust could be vaguely seen rising in the distance.

"Earthquake? No, this isn't an ordinary earthquake!" Zhao De reacted quickly and shouted, "Everyone, take cover! A new enemy is coming!"

The surrounding crowd immediately stirred, but most of the adventurers did not panic; instead, they quickly went into battle stance. The young girl's eyes gleamed with determination as she gripped her staff tightly. "No matter who dares to disrupt our duel, we will never back down easily!"

Taxis and Yunxiao had stopped what they were doing. The former was emanating an even stronger purple aura, as if preparing to face an even more powerful enemy; while the latter had put away his previous swift movements, and his eyes revealed an unusual seriousness.

"What's going on?" someone asked from the crowd. "Could something really terrible be about to happen?"

Zhao De looked at Zhao De, and the two seemed to sense a certain tacit understanding at the same time. "It seems that our cooperation has been tested in advance from this moment."

Just as everyone was discussing the matter, a cloud of dust rose higher and higher in the distance, followed by a group of warriors clad in black armor rushing out. The leader was a tall man with a cold face. He coldly swept his gaze over the crowd and asked, "Do you have any important clues hidden here?"

Chapter 1039 Who's Behind This?

Chapter 1039 Who's Behind This?

These words immediately sparked even greater panic. Hongyan drew her sword again and stood beside Zhao De. "Whoever wants to stop us from fighting against the evil forces must first get past me!" Her voice was clear and powerful, reigniting the fighting spirit in those around her.

The experienced middle-aged swordsman beside him nodded in agreement: "That's right. Now that we've decided to fight side by side, we can't back down even a step, no matter what dangers we face."

Hearing this, many who were initially hesitant were ignited with fighting spirit. "Let's face it together!" "Yes, now that we've come this far, there's no reason to give up!" A torrent of encouragement and support surged forth, making the entire team even more united.

Just then, the leader seemed to realize that the situation was not as simple as he had imagined. "Interesting... I didn't expect such a small place to gather so many heroes. Very well, let's see who can hold out until the end!" With that, he ordered his men to launch an attack.

The two sides clashed immediately, and the battle became incredibly fierce, with flashing swords and clashing blades. Zhao De and Hong Yan cooperated seamlessly, not only attacking and defending with ease but also supporting each other. On the other side, Zhao De's squad also demonstrated extremely high combat effectiveness. They had a clear division of labor and looked after each other, handling this sudden challenge with ease.

Suddenly, the tall man swung his spear at Zhao De. "Don't think you're the only ones who understand teamwork!" he sneered. "Now take this!"

Seeing this, Taxis, who had originally intended to continue fighting, quickly turned around and stood in front of them. The two weapons clashed, producing a piercing metallic scraping sound...

Just as the battle was at a stalemate, a melodious yet somewhat eerie flute tune suddenly drifted through the air. As the music began, a thin layer of mist began to rise in the air. "What's going on? Why is this mist suddenly appearing?"

A murmur of doubt and worry rose from the crowd again. "Is there some other conspiracy? Or is the enemy using some trick to mislead us?"

Faced with this sudden turn of events, even the usually composed Zhao De couldn't help but frown. "It seems today's battle is destined to be anything but simple," he murmured to his companion, then looked up at the thick clouds gathering in the sky…

"Wait a minute, don't you think this fog... is a little off?" Zhao De asked, looking around warily.

Hongyan gripped her sword tightly, remaining vigilant. "Indeed, there's a strange feeling I can't quite put my finger on. We need to be extra careful."

The thin mist in the air grew thicker, enveloping the entire battlefield in a mysterious atmosphere. All sounds seemed to be swallowed up by this strange power, leaving only the lingering sound of the flute echoing in the air. The tension among the crowd rose ever higher.

"What kind of magic is this? I've never seen anything so bizarre!" a young adventurer exclaimed, his voice trembling noticeably. His words immediately resonated with those around him. "Yes, who's behind this?"

Chapter 1040 No Way Out

Chapter 1040 No Way Out

"Don't panic, everyone." Taxis took a deep breath, trying to appear calmer. "No matter what happens, staying calm is the most important thing. Split up and try to find out what's causing this strange phenomenon."

Just as everyone began searching for anything suspicious according to plan, a dark figure darted through the mist at incredible speed, rushing towards the direction of the red flames. "Watch out behind you!" a sharp-eyed young adventurer shouted a warning.

Before she could finish speaking, the dark figure was already inches away. Fortunately, Red Flame reacted quickly, leaping up to dodge the attack. "Damn it! Who are you?" Red Flame brandished her sword, pointing it at the figure, but she could only vaguely make out that the figure was dressed in a night-clothes-like outfit, making them even more mysterious in the dim light.

By this time, Zhao De and the others had regrouped. "This won't do," Zhao De said in a deep voice. "Our vision and hearing are limited by this fog, and there are likely more unknown enemies hiding in it."

Zhao De nodded thoughtfully. "That's right. But we can't easily give up control to these guys. We have to find a way to break the deadlock as soon as possible."

Just as they were discussing countermeasures, the tall enemy leader suddenly let out a cold laugh, "Haha, what an interesting confrontation! Since you all enjoy darkness and the unknown so much, then next..." He abruptly stopped, turned around, and raised his arms to the sky: "Come and feel true despair—summon the gate to the Shadow Realm!"

Suddenly, the sky changed color; the already low-hanging clouds became even more sinister and terrifying. Then, to everyone's astonishment, a massive, pitch-black spatial rift slowly formed…

Upon seeing this, the crowd erupted in chaos. "Is this... a ritual to summon otherworldly creatures? That's too dangerous!"

At this critical moment, Yunxiao, who was usually taciturn, finally spoke. "Gentlemen, please stop arguing for now." He looked around at the crowd anxiously waiting for a reply and continued, "Although the situation is unfavorable to us, I believe that as long as we unite and cooperate, there are no difficulties that cannot be overcome."

These words indeed injected a powerful boost of confidence into many wavering and uneasy hearts. "That's right! Now that we've chosen to join this battle, we can't give up so easily!"

Then, after a brief silence, the battlefield resounded with even more determined and powerful footsteps. Everyone was moving towards a common goal: to prevent an even greater catastrophe from imminent…

Meanwhile, another small incident was quietly unfolding in another corner of the battlefield. "Oh no! Someone seems to be seriously injured and has collapsed!" A cry for help rang out from not far away, attracting the attention of many. "Come quickly and help! There's someone in urgent need of medical assistance!" Soon, several comrades skilled in medics rushed over to help treat the wound.

However, just as everyone was focused on dealing with the immediate crisis, the strange spatial rift in the distance was slowly expanding...

Just as everyone was doing their best to resist the impending unknown threat, Zhao De asked his companions in a low voice, "Do you think we can really win this test?"

The latter replied with a meaningful smile, "Who knows? But at least for now, none of us have a way out."

Chapter 1041 Immovable as a Mountain

Chapter 1041 Immovable as a Mountain

The battlefield shrouded in mist grew even more tense, everyone's heart pounding. Yunxiao's words seemed to ignite the faintest starlight in the night sky, rekindling a flame of hope in everyone's hearts. Meanwhile, the enemy leader still stood arrogantly before the rift, as if awaiting the arrival of some even more terrifying monster.

Just then, a young female adventurer rushed to Red Flame's side, panting, and said, "Sister Red Flame, there's a child trapped over there, we have to go and rescue him quickly!"

"What?!" Hongyan was shocked upon hearing this and said without hesitation, "Take me there!" The two quickly weaved through the crowd and ran in the direction the little girl had indicated. Along the way, unidentified dark figures kept flashing around them, but the two nimbly dodged them all.

Just as they reached the child and were about to carry him away, a cold voice rang out. "You can't escape."

Turning around, they saw a short, agile man, also dressed in night clothes, standing not far behind them. "Hmph, how dare you disturb the master's business?" he said sinisterly, his eyes filled with murderous intent.

Hongyan gripped the hilt of her sword tightly. "If you don't back off, don't blame me for being impolite!" However, the other party just sneered twice, completely disregarding her threat.

At that very moment, on the other side, Zhao De, responsible for covering the main force's advance, was leading several soldiers in a fierce battle against a group of strange creatures emerging from a spatial rift. "Be careful, what those things spew out is corrosive!" he shouted a warning to the others, while simultaneously slashing at a defeated subordinate who was trying to ambush him from behind.

Some civilians who were passing by watching the battle were terrified as they watched what was happening before their eyes: "My God, what are these strange things! Is this world going to end...?" Some even burst into tears.

However, just as the situation seemed to be getting worse, Li Hua, who had been silently following behind, suddenly had a flash of inspiration. "Wait, I've got an idea!" she hurriedly said, grabbing Zhao De's arm.

"What's the plan?" Although he wasn't sure, he still looked at the girl, who usually liked to keep quiet, with hope.

Li Hua took a deep breath to calm himself before speaking, "I just discovered that those strange creatures are particularly sensitive to fire. If we can create a wall of fire to keep them out, and then take the opportunity to break through the formation..."

Upon hearing this, the surrounding soldiers nodded in agreement. "That's indeed a good idea! Let's implement this plan quickly." Soon, several mages skilled in fire magic stepped forward.

Meanwhile, on the other side, after struggling to gain the upper hand against the enemy for a long time, Red Flame finally chose to take a more violent approach—unleashing a powerful skill that released a heat wave capable of covering an area of ​​several meters in radius. "Die!" The shadowy figure that had been baring its fangs and claws as it tried to pounce was instantly swallowed up.

As the last wisp of black smoke dissipated into the air, the eerie atmosphere that had permeated the entire battlefield finally eased temporarily. But everyone knew this was merely a brief calm before the storm…

At this very moment, the mysterious enemy who had raised his hands high to summon the Shadow Realm remained motionless in that pose.

Chapter 1042 Too Late!

Chapter 1042 Too Late!

"The game... has only just begun," he muttered to himself, a wicked smile playing on his lips. Then, a gigantic black hole-like entity appeared in the sky and gradually expanded...

Everyone's heart tightened again upon witnessing this scene. How could they possibly stop it?

"We can't let him succeed no matter what!" Zhao De said firmly, clenching his fists, his eyes gleaming with an unwavering determination. Then he turned to his companions behind him and asked, "Are you all ready? Let's face the even greater crisis ahead together!"

However, he was met with silence. Everyone looked at each other, hesitant to make a move—after all, no one knew what would happen next…

At this critical moment, a gentle yet exceptionally powerful force suddenly descended from the sky and enveloped the entire scene...

"This feeling is... the aura of the God of Light?!" Someone in the crowd shouted first, followed by countless incredulous gazes fixed on the dazzling source of light that was gradually taking shape in the void...

In this tense and breathtaking moment, the light grew brighter and brighter, eventually transforming into a figure clad in dazzling armor who slowly descended onto the battlefield. It was a handsome young man, bathed in holy light, whose appearance caused everyone to hold their breath.

"You are...?" Zhao De asked tentatively, his heart filled with complex emotions. Whether it was hope or despair, it became blurred at this moment.

The young man smiled and nodded. "I am Zhao De. I have been entrusted by the God of Light to come and help you defeat evil."

Among the onlookers, someone exclaimed, "My God, have gods really descended to earth?" Others knelt on the ground and prayed devoutly. "Thank the gods, we are still saved!" Their eyes regained their light.

“But that enemy is too powerful…” Li Hua’s hesitant voice broke the brief silence. “I’m afraid it would be difficult for one person to completely stop him, wouldn’t it?”

Upon hearing this, Hongyan stepped forward and joined the conversation: "And time is running out. We must find a solution as soon as possible! Otherwise, it will be too late when the black hole is fully activated!"

Seeing this, Zhao De did not answer immediately. Instead, he closed his eyes and focused on sensing the changes in the surrounding energy before opening them and saying, "That's true, but I'm not fighting alone. Each of you is an important fighting force. Please believe in the power deep within your hearts." As he spoke, his gaze lingered on the crowd for a few seconds. "Especially you—a person with a pure heart—you can unleash more amazing potential than anyone else."

The boy being mentioned paused for a moment, then quickly regained his composure and nodded firmly. "I will do my best! No matter what, I will not back down today."

“That’s right, none of us should be afraid!” another voice rang out from the back of the crowd. Everyone turned to look and saw a seemingly frail girl, yet brimming with courage and determination, stepping forward. “Even if it means sacrifice, we must protect every life on this land!” She gripped her bow and arrow tightly, ready to face the unknown challenges.

Encouraged, everyone present felt a renewed fighting spirit. "Alright!" Zhao De was the first to raise his fist in response. "Let us unite to resist the disaster that has befallen this world!"

Thus, with the newly recruited reinforcement Zhao De leading the charge and the concerted efforts of all ordinary people, an unprecedented confrontation is about to begin...

Chapter 1043 Encountering Big Trouble