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Faced with this surreal scene, Yunxiao seemed completely unsurprised: "This dragon is called 'Azure Flame,' one of our clan's guardian beasts. It possesses extremely strong defensive capabilities and perception, enabling it to assist us in locating the ancient seal and determining its authenticity." He then added, "Of course, this is contingent on everyone giving us enough trust to cooperate."

After a long silence following the introduction, someone finally stood up to express their support for the proposal—it was the old man who had previously remained neutral and observing, but was now attracted by the spectacular scene and decided to join in: "I think what this gentleman said makes sense. Instead of fighting alone, why not try to join forces to meet the unknown challenges?"

As soon as he said this, the other people who were still hesitant nodded in agreement. After all, in the face of an unprecedented crisis, uniting was the best choice.

"Then it's decided! But before that, there's an important matter to attend to," Yunxiao smiled and turned to look at the injured man still lying on the grass, struggling to recover. "Could you please entrust this person to us? Only he can truly lead us to the target location and uncover all the mysteries."

Chapter 1019 Giving Trust and Support

Chapter 1019 Giving Trust and Support

His words immediately caused a stir among those around him. "Why should we hand him over to you? What if he encounters danger again?" the young man questioned with dissatisfaction.

"Don't worry," Yunxiao raised his hand in a gesture of assurance, while releasing a faint blue glow that enveloped the entire area. "I guarantee with my honor that I will not allow anyone to be harmed. Moreover, this mission is of great importance, and every step requires careful consideration."

Just as the two sides were about to continue their argument, a shadow suddenly streaked across the sky, blocking out the sunlight—

"Oh no! Something's wrong!" Zhao De suddenly looked up into the distance, his expression changing drastically.

Everyone looked in the direction indicated and saw several rapidly moving black dots approaching the village. "Get ready!" the old man shouted, quickly organizing a defensive line. "We cannot let our guard down, whether they are enemy or friendly!"

At the old man's shout, the entire village tensed instantly. The villagers hurriedly grabbed various makeshift weapons, preparing to deal with the sudden threat. At that moment, the shadow in the sky gradually grew larger, and several black dots became clearer. They turned out to be several figures dressed in dark armor, flying with agile movements.

"Those guys are so fast, could they be accomplices who attacked us before?" Zhao De frowned, gripping the iron hammer tightly in his hand.

"It's hard to say..." Zhao De calmly analyzed from the side, "But whether they are enemies or allies, we must be vigilant before we figure out their intentions."

The silver-haired man, Yunxiao, slightly raised his hand to stop the crowd from further discussion. "Please be patient, everyone. Let me check the situation first." As he spoke, he slowly spread his hands and gently tapped them in mid-air. A bright yet gentle beam of energy shot out from his fingertips, heading straight for the rapidly approaching objects.

As the two sides drew closer, the appearance of these flying warriors became clear—they not only wore battle robes completely different from those of the men in black they had encountered before, but their cold and resolute faces also left a deep impression. "Looks like they're traveling together," Yunxiao muttered to himself.

"What? Do you know each other?" the young girl asked in confusion.

"You could say that." The leading black-armored warrior then folded his wings and landed steadily on the ground. His gaze swept across the surroundings like lightning before finally settling on the group of wary individuals before him. "Lord Yunxiao, it's been a long time! We immediately set off for here after receiving your request for assistance. What is the current situation?" His tone was respectful yet firm and resolute.

A few soft gasps rose from among the onlookers. "So they really are a family!"

"These guys' equipment looks so advanced! It's like something out of a science fiction movie..."

People whispered among themselves, their eyes filled with surprise and a hint of inexplicable excitement.

"Oh dear, that was terrifying!" Zhao De laughed heartily, putting down the heavy iron hammer as if he had suddenly relaxed a lot.

"Thank goodness they're not here to cause trouble," another villager said with a sigh of relief. "Just by looking at them, you can tell they're on the same side as the people who appeared earlier."

Seeing the change in everyone's reaction, a female character from the newly arrived team—a girl with long blue hair and fair, delicate skin—stepped forward: "Nice to meet you. I'm Zhao De, a member of the Night Shadow Squad." She gave an elegant bow. "We've been ordered to assist the Celestial Messenger in completing their mission, so please give us your trust and support."

Chapter 1020 We Can Continue Moving Forward

Chapter 1020 We Can Continue Moving Forward

Just as everyone was being overwhelmed by this series of dramatic twists and turns, the injured person lying on the ground recovering his strength finally slowly opened his eyes...

"Who...who are you? Where is this...?"

Upon hearing the weak but familiar voice, the people who had been busy or engaged in discussions immediately gathered around. "She's awake! That's wonderful!"

Yunxiao gently crouched down and asked tenderly, "How are you feeling? Can you still walk?" After receiving an affirmative answer, he stood up and looked around: "Friends, we need to proceed according to the plan. First, this warrior will lead the way to the location of the ancient seal; second, we need to strengthen security along the way to avoid interference."

Before the words were even finished, strange fluctuations suddenly came from not far away. "What's going on? It seems like something is getting closer..."

"Is this another new problem?" a boy asked in surprise.

"Whatever it is, we're all ready, right, brothers?" Zhao De raised his hammer and shouted to boost morale.

"That's right! As long as we are united, there's no problem that can't be solved!" the little girl responded enthusiastically.

Just then, the old man who had been silently chanting incantations with his eyes closed slowly opened them and looked towards the mysterious source of energy that was gradually growing larger—

"Hmm...it seems the real test has only just begun."

The mysterious energy fluctuations gradually intensified, like the pulse of some powerful creature, causing the entire space to tremble slightly. The villagers' eyes held both worry and anticipation. Amidst this unease, the long-haired blue girl—Zhao De—suddenly raised her head, an unusual glint in her eyes.

"Don't be nervous, everyone. Based on my observation, this force is not hostile, but its appearance means that some important events may be about to happen." Zhao De's voice was calm but carried an undeniable confidence.

"Then what should we do?" Zhao De frowned, trying to find some information he could grasp from the other party's words.

Yunxiao nodded. "Indeed, as Zhao De said, we need to remain vigilant and be prepared for all the challenges ahead. Everyone, please get ready."

Just as everyone was composing themselves, a simply dressed, seemingly ordinary villager muttered under his breath, "They're really amazing... These people seem to know everything they say and do..."

“That’s right!” another villager next to him chimed in. “In the past, when we encountered difficulties, we could only rely on everyone’s joint efforts to solve them. We never expected to have such a powerful helper now.”

Meanwhile, a brother and sister standing on the edge of the field were whispering to each other: "Sister, look at that sister (referring to Zhao De), she's like a hero in a fairy tale, so cool! I want to be like her!" the younger brother said with envy.

"Don't even mention you, I felt my heart race several times too~" The younger sister said with a smile, pinching her younger brother's cheek.

As everyone waited with mixed feelings, a warm, gentle yet powerful aura suddenly descended, bringing an unprecedented sense of security to everyone—the injured soldier who had been resting had fully recovered and stood up. "Thank you all for your concern and care. I'm fine now and can continue."

Chapter 1021 Protecting You

Chapter 1021 Protecting You

Zhao De patted his comrade, who had just recovered his energy, on the shoulder and laughed, "Haha, that's more like a brother! Don't worry, this time we won't let anyone get hurt!"

But at that very moment, an even stronger yet inexplicably familiar atmosphere filled the air once more...

"What is this...? How could this be?" The old man, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly raised his head, his face full of uncertainty about the future.

Almost simultaneously, the Night Shadow Squad members began exchanging rapid glances and reacted immediately: "Everyone on guard, but don't make a move rashly."

"Why?" the little girl, curious about this commanding decision, couldn't help but ask.

Zhao De turned to look at her gently and explained, "Because this aura is familiar, it's not a danger signal for us. But if it is indeed heading this way, we must make sure there are no misunderstandings that could lead to conflict."

Sure enough, not long after, a gentle breeze blew, and an old man dressed in a white robe and carrying a wooden cane slowly walked into the open space in the center of the village. His arrival did not cause any disturbance, but rather gave people a sense of tranquility and peace, as if he had always belonged to this place.

"It's been a long time..." The visitor sighed softly and cast friendly glances around.

Faced with this abrupt yet harmonious change, everyone present fell into a brief silence. Finally, Zhao De, who had been acting as the mediator, broke the awkward silence: "Sir, may I ask who you are…?"

Before he could finish speaking, the other party waved his hand, signaling him to calm down: "Don't worry too much about me. What's truly important is what you're about to experience together. Tell me..." The white-haired old man's gaze pierced through the soul as he looked at the front of the crowd, "How's the celestial mission progressing? And are you all ready for the great journey that's about to begin?"

"Could he... be someone who knows what we're going to do?"

"Wait! You mean he knows about the seal?"

Countless questions instantly surfaced in everyone's mind. Even the usually calm and decisive silver-haired man, Yunxiao, couldn't help but feel a hint of doubt deep in his heart: "You mean... all of this is predestined? And we have already been chosen as the best candidates to complete this mission?"

The old man smiled but said nothing, only slowly raising his wooden cane and pointing towards a certain direction at the edge of the sky. Following his gaze, the crowd saw that the dark clouds that had hung over them were gradually dissipating, replaced by a sky full of glittering stars…

"So, this is the answer... Whether it's fate or not, as long as we have faith in our hearts and fight side by side, there is no dream that is impossible to achieve!" The young soldier clenched his fist and declared firmly.

At this moment, everyone felt a renewed hope and expectation—although the road ahead remains bumpy and unknown, at least they would no longer walk alone...

Under the night sky, the starlight fell upon the earth in a dreamlike glow, as if the fingers of fate were gently caressing this land. Yet, amidst this tranquility, the villagers' hearts were filled with anticipation of the impending changes.

The old man slowly turned around, meeting the expectant and anxious gazes of the crowd. He smiled slightly: "The seal of the Heavenly Realm is about to be broken. This will be an unprecedented journey. But please remember, you are not fighting alone. I, and many others, will protect you."

Chapter 1022 Solving the Problem Together

Chapter 1022 Solving the Problem Together

"Old sir, who exactly are you?" Zhao De couldn't help but take a step forward and ask, his eyes filled with inquiry.

The old man in white robes did not answer his question directly. Instead, he gently patted Zhao De's arm and said, "You will understand everything in the future. But right now, the important thing is that we must get to our destination as soon as possible. Time waits for no one."

Just then, a slightly trembling voice came from the crowd: "Wait... could it be that we can really meet those beings from ancient legends?"

The speaker was a young villager named Abin. Ever since Zhao De and the others arrived, a longing and yearning for the outside world had grown wildly in his heart. "Can...can I really go with them?"

Zhao De glanced at the young man's eager gaze, then turned to the mysterious old man for advice. The old man simply nodded, offering no further comment.

Upon seeing this, Abin's face lit up with excitement: "Thank you! That's fantastic!" He then quickly ran to the back of the line, his hands trembling slightly with nervousness, but he still managed to keep up with the pace of the group.

As they approached the village entrance, they suddenly heard an old woman calling for her grandson to come back and retrieve something he had forgotten. The figure then came into view. "Oh dear, I'm so sorry... I've caused you all trouble," the old woman hurriedly apologized.

"It's alright, it's alright!" Several young girls smiled and took the food package full of water bottles from her hand and handed it to the young man who was walking slowly ahead with a backpack.

This heartwarming scene touched the hearts of many onlookers—even in the face of such a critical and unknown situation, the mutual support and care between people still brought warmth.

Just as everyone was ready to embark on their journey, a series of low, roaring sounds suddenly echoed from the depths of the distant forest.

"That direction..." Yunxiao said in a low voice, pointing to the source of the sound with a solemn expression.

Zhao De immediately understood what he hadn't said: "Everyone, stay alert and be prepared to fight at any time." He then glanced at each of his companions to make sure everyone was ready to face any potential challenges before continuing to lead the team forward.

Just as the atmosphere was becoming increasingly tense, a familiar figure came into view: it was another village boy, Ali, who was running from not far away, panting.

"Something's gone wrong! Something seems to have attacked from the edge of the village!" he anxiously relayed the message to everyone.

Everyone was shocked to hear this, but it also strengthened their resolve to protect these innocent civilians from harm!

At this moment, a girl who seemed timid and shy but stepped forward at the crucial moment, standing at the front of the group and blocking the villagers, bravely spoke:

"No matter what kind of enemy they are, if they dare to harm our village, then they must pay the price!" Her words, though naive, were full of resolute power, causing everyone present to look on with admiration.

However, just as everyone's morale was soaring because of these words, a dazzling light suddenly streaked across the sky, followed by countless glittering points of light that scattered around like stars falling...

"What...what's going on?" The shocked old village chief asked, pointing to the sky in confusion.