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Everyone's attention was drawn to his sudden suggestion, and they accepted the help of these precious medicines as instructed. Soon, the team, which had been slightly tense and uneasy, became much more confident and their morale soared.

Meanwhile, exclamations of amazement could be heard from the surrounding crowd from time to time:

"Wow, that little girl actually dared to be the first to challenge such a monster... She truly deserves to be one of the most outstanding representatives of the younger generation! I wish I had that kind of courage..." a man dressed in blue cloth exclaimed in admiration.

On the other side, two older women were whispering amongst themselves: "Look at that little fellow over there who stepped forward and introduced himself. He looks so young, yet he can utter such grand ambitions. Oh dear, maybe our village really has found a new hero this time!"

Just as everyone was discussing the matter, the situation on the battlefield became increasingly unpredictable. The dragon seemed to realize that its enemy was not as easy to bully as it appeared, and began to change its tactics, becoming even more cunning and elusive…

As the battle intensified, Xiao Hu and the others found themselves in a fierce struggle. "This is bad! This is bad! At this rate, we'll all perish here!" Yun Xiao cried out for help, desperately trying to hold the line. "We have to find a way to get this out of here as soon as possible..."

Just then, Zhao De suddenly remembered hearing that an ancient ruin in this area might hold a secret power powerful enough to suppress this behemoth. She hurriedly shouted to her teammates, "I remember there's a legendary ruin nearby that supposedly seals a power capable of suppressing this giant beast! If we can find and release it, we might be able to turn the tide! Anyone want to come with me to try and find clues?!"

Upon hearing this, Zhao De immediately responded, "I'm willing to accompany you. We must do everything we can to buy time so that everyone can break through safely."

After the two nodded in agreement, they immediately set off, while the rest of the group did their utmost to block the dragon's path in order to buy the protagonist more precious time to complete the mission...

However, a bold idea sprouted in Zhao De's mind at that moment: he decided to try to concoct a powerful, unprecedented elixir, which might come in handy at the most crucial moment. "If this fails..." Watching the two figures gradually disappear into the distance, Zhao De made a silent vow, "I must give them a surprise as a gift, no matter what!"

Chapter 1029 Heroic and United

Chapter 1029 Heroic and United

As Zhao De and Wind Chime Grass ventured deep into the ancient ruins in search of the secret power to subdue the dragon, the battle raged on. Cloud and the others, relying on their unwavering will and close teamwork, tenaciously resisted the enemy's attacks. Although the situation seemed increasingly unfavorable, no one gave up hope, and everyone fought with all their might on the front lines.

Amidst the crowd of onlookers, murmurs and discussions rose and fell.

“Wow, it’s truly spectacular! Those young heroes are amazing,” an old man exclaimed. “If I weren’t so old and had trouble walking, I would love to join in and help.” A young man next to him immediately chimed in, “Yes, yes! Please don’t say that, Grandpa. This isn’t something ordinary people like us can get involved in.”

On the other side, several young women looked on with envy: "Tell me, how brave and united they are! If only we could find a partner as courageous as them..."

Just then, the smaller monsters, who had been suppressed and dared not make a move, suddenly launched a large-scale counterattack as if they had received some kind of command. "Watch out behind you!" Red Flame sharply warned her teammates, then swung her long whip a few times to disperse several approaching small enemies. "It seems this monster is not going to let us deal with it so easily."

Just when everyone thought they were about to face certain death, a gentle breeze swept across the battlefield, carrying a faint, strange fragrance—it turned out that Zhao De, the apprentice pharmacist, had finally completed the preparation of the mysterious potion he had mentioned and tossed it into the center of the battlefield. As a faint blue light spread out, everyone felt as if a new source of vitality was surging within their bodies, and even their breathing became much smoother.

The crowd watching from afar erupted in cheers, showering the audience with praise. "Unbelievable! This tiny medicine bottle has such miraculous effects!" "I never imagined that this seemingly frail young man possessed such extraordinary skills! It seems our village truly has hidden talents." A simply dressed but sprightly old man exclaimed excitedly, "Looks like we'll be adding a few more legendary tales to our story today! Hahahaha!"

Encouraged, Xiaohu's morale soared, and he raised his arms and shouted, "Friends, God will not let down those who work hard. Let's cheer each other on and fight to the end!" Hearing his passionate words, everyone rallied their spirits, faced the challenge head-on, and launched a new round of fierce battle against the dragon.

Just as everyone's morale soared, buoyed by Zhao De's miraculous potion, the dragon roared once more as it swooped down from the sky, its massive wings whipping up a powerful storm. Little Tiger gripped his longsword tightly, his gaze fixed firmly on the approaching enemy. "Prepare for the final battle!" he shouted.

"Wait, we still have an ace up our sleeve." Just then, Bellflower's voice came from afar, and she and Zhao De hurriedly returned to the group. "Found it! We really found a way to control this behemoth! But it will take a little while to activate the mechanism."

A chorus of surprised exclamations immediately arose from the onlookers.

"My God, is there really a way? This is so exciting!"

"What did they go through to find it? It's really nerve-wracking."

"Hey buddy, look, isn't that one of the legendary sacred objects that girl is holding?" A young man next to him nudged his friend and asked in a low voice, both of them looking at each other with admiration.

Chapter 1030 The Consequences Are Unthinkable

Chapter 1030 The Consequences Are Unthinkable

Faced with the doubts and expectations of the crowd, Hongyan was the first to stand up and say, "I believe they can do it. We just need to persevere."

“That’s right! Don’t just stand there, the key is to protect our two friends and get them to complete their mission as quickly as possible!” another young girl echoed. These words gradually calmed the previously chaotic and uneasy crowd.

At a command, everyone re-assuming fighting stances, forming a solid defensive line around Zhao De and his companion, repelling all external interference. Occasionally, exclamations and whispers from passersby could be heard.

"Wow, that's so cool! So this is how heroes unite and work together to fight against evil forces!"

"Did you see that? That guy over there with the big shield seems to be really good at defense. He always steps up at crucial moments and blocks fatal damage. He's so cool!" A boy said to his friends with a face full of admiration.

On the other side, a seemingly composed middle-aged man shook his head and sighed, "Sigh... While I admire your courage, isn't this taking a huge risk? Beings of this level are simply beyond the capabilities of ordinary people..."

Despite the surrounding discussions, it had no effect on any of the soldiers present. Especially after the Wind Chime Grass successfully placed the mysterious item according to the ancient totem's instructions, a faint light shield formed around it, enveloping the entire area…

Just as the light shield formed, a strange, low roar suddenly came from afar. "Damn it, this is bad! Look, it's preparing for another attack..." Yunxiao, who was in charge of scouting, hurriedly returned to report to everyone, "Everyone must be careful!" After saying this, he couldn't help but frown.

However, just as everyone was filled with trepidation, the activated magical artifact emitted a dazzling light and began to slowly rotate, accompanied by a deafening roar. Immediately afterwards, countless tiny particles of light seemed to appear in the surrounding air, rapidly converging to form an immense energy wave that spread outwards in all directions…

"What's going on? Did they succeed?!" Everyone held their breath in anticipation.

At that very moment, under the impact of the powerful energy wave, the arrogant and lawless dragon suddenly let out a series of screams and quickly contracted its body, as if it were enduring great pain and torment.

"It seems to be working!" Many people breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this.

Just as everyone was preparing to cheer and celebrate their victory, someone suddenly exclaimed, "Wait... look closely, something looks like it's about to fall here from the sky... no, it's a huge object hurtling towards us..."

Everyone looked up and saw a vaguely visible but unusually large figure rapidly moving towards the center of the battlefield on the distant horizon...

"What is that thing? Could it be that something even more powerful than this monster is coming?!" someone exclaimed, and an atmosphere of fear and unease instantly filled the air.

Zhao De frowned, gazing at the rapidly approaching target in the sky. "No matter what, we cannot allow innocent people to suffer any more. We must act immediately, or the consequences will be unimaginable."

Chapter 1031 A Kind Smile

Chapter 1031 A Kind Smile

Hongyan also looked solemn: "That's right. No matter what happens next, please remember that we will do our best to face it."

In the midst of this extremely tense atmosphere, the enormous shadow finally revealed its true form, accompanied by a deep, powerful yet somewhat affectionate voice: "Hahahaha, finally found you kids!"

Before anyone could react, the newcomer slowly landed and stopped a short distance away. Before them stood an elderly man dressed in simple ancient robes, with a kind smile on his face.

The old man didn't seem like an enemy; instead, he possessed an inexplicable warmth. Bellflower looked at him in surprise and whispered to Zhao De, "Who...is this person?"

Before Zhao De could speak, a passerby who was watching couldn't help but interject, "Hey! Don't you guys recognize him? This is the famous old mage Lovis, the legendary person who can communicate with the power of heaven and earth!" As he spoke, his face was full of admiration.

Yunxiao recognized the man and hurriedly stepped forward to bow: "Master Lovis, it really is you! We just successfully suppressed that dragon with that sacred artifact. However... we have encountered a new situation. A huge, unidentified object is heading this way."

The old man raised an eyebrow slightly, as if he had anticipated this series of events. "Haha, don't worry," he said softly. "That 'giant object' is my mount, the Flying Stone Statue. It sensed the power activated by the sacred object and immediately rushed over here. In fact, I have been wandering around this area for quite some time, searching for a suitable person to use this sacred object."

Upon hearing this, everyone present breathed a sigh of relief, and the previous tense atmosphere instantly eased considerably. At this moment, several young soldiers nearby began to whisper amongst themselves:

"What? It was just a false alarm... But speaking of which, that Mr. Loves was so cool! Not only could he talk, but he could also summon such a huge monster as a pet. How awesome was that!"

Just as everyone was immersed in the sudden relaxation, they suddenly heard Hongyan raise his voice and shout, "Wait! Although we're safe for now, we still need to quickly find a way to completely resolve the problem of this dragon that has been temporarily suppressed. After all, what if its power weakens and it breaks free again?"

Her words resonated with those around her—indeed, while the situation seemed much better now, it was only temporary and didn't mean they were completely out of danger. "That's right!" a burly young man wielding a giant axe chimed in, "We need to seize this opportunity to come up with a plan! Otherwise, we might really be finished next time..."

At this moment, the old mage Lowes, standing before everyone, appeared even more approachable. He smiled and reassured them, "Don't worry, children, I've brought several important clues and some special materials. We can use this information, along with the control device you found, to work together. I believe we can completely seal this terrifying beast."

He then pulled an ancient scroll from his sleeve and handed it to Zhao De: "It records the specific steps of an ancient ritual; I hope it will be helpful to you." He then turned to the entire team and announced: "From now on, please follow my command. Let us unite as one to meet the challenges ahead."

Chapter 1032 The Work in Progress

Chapter 1032 The Work in Progress

Just when everything seemed to be progressing positively, a strange commotion arose again in the distance. The dragon, which had been quiet due to being controlled, seemed to sense the threat posed by the newly appeared powerful being and began to struggle violently in an attempt to break free of its restraints…

"Oh no, we can't delay any longer!" Zhao De gripped the precious scroll tightly in his hand. "Everyone, let's get moving! Let's prepare the relevant materials according to the information given by Professor Loves."

Zhao De's call to action immediately resonated with everyone present. The soldiers quickly adjusted their mindset and began actively preparing for the upcoming mission.

“Quickly gather these herbs and minerals,” the old mage said to Yunxiao, pointing to the list of materials on the ancient scroll. “They are the key elements needed for the ritual.”

"Understood!" Yunxiao nodded, then led his companions into the surrounding forest.

Red Flame wasn't idle either; she began organizing the remaining team members to check the status of their weapons and equipment. "Everyone, check yourselves to make sure everything is working properly," she said, her voice filled with resolute strength.

Just as everyone was busy at work, a passing villager stopped to watch everything unfold. "Wow, what big thing are these young people doing?" he muttered to himself, looking at the hurried figures around him. "I heard a dragon appeared here...it's unbelievable!"

At this moment, another curious passerby who had overheard the conversation joined in: "Haven't you noticed that old gentleman in the white robe? He's said to be a legendary magician! Judging from their tense expressions, they must be about to do something big, right?"

Their conversation attracted the attention of more onlookers, and several brave (or perhaps impulsive) individuals even offered to join the adventure. "We're from a nearby town too, so just let us know if you need any help!" one of the young men, carrying a bow and arrow, said boldly.

Zhao De looked to Loves for advice, and the latter smiled and nodded, "Every friend who is willing to lend a helping hand will be a valuable asset."

After receiving permission, the newcomers quickly integrated into the team and were assigned different tasks based on their individual strengths. A strange yet uplifting atmosphere filled the air—everyone seemed inspired by their impending destiny.

As time ticked by, preparations drew to a close. At the same time, the previously restless dragon suddenly became even more ferocious. "Hurry, it's about to lose control!" Bellflower anxiously warned.

The group quickened their pace, and after the last batch of supplies arrived, they immediately gathered in an open area next to the location of the giant beast. "Now proceed according to the previously discussed plan," Zhao De announced loudly. "Everyone, do your part. We must successfully seal this beast!"

At this critical moment, a deep and majestic roar echoed from the sky—it was the sound of Lovis approaching from afar aboard his flying statue. "Hold on, children!" The master waved his staff, directing his mount to land steadily, and immediately joined the ongoing sealing work.

Chapter 1033 An Important Ally

Chapter 1033 An Important Ally

Just as everything seemed to be progressing smoothly, someone suddenly discovered an unknown force quietly infiltrating the scene—a feeling that sent chills down everyone's spine. "What is that..." a young swordsman muttered, frowning.

"Oh no, other forces have intervened in this incident!" With the keen senses of a falcon, Red Flame was the first to realize the problem, and she immediately warned everyone loudly.

"Who dares to disrupt our sealing ceremony?" Lovis said sternly, then turned to Zhao De. "We need to speed things up and not give the enemy any chance to sabotage the plan."

"Understood!" Zhao De replied firmly, his gaze sweeping over each of his comrades-in-arms. "No matter what happens, we must unite to overcome the difficulties and never back down!"

Just then, several figures clad in black cloaks appeared faintly at the edge of the distant woods, rapidly approaching. What thrilling developments will their arrival bring to the story to come?

"Who goes there? How dare you trespass into this forbidden area!" Faced with the sudden threat, Zhao De gripped his magical artifact and shouted the question...

"Halt!" Zhao De stepped forward, his eyes gleaming. His voice echoed through the woods, carrying an undeniable authority. "Who are you? What is your purpose here?"

A cold laugh came from the shadows: "Oh, you're quite alert. We're here to help you solve your problem."