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Seeing this, everyone present became fully focused and threw themselves into the battle. "Xue'er, what are you doing here?" Zhao De asked, unable to resist asking despite being surrounded by danger.
"Never mind all that, let's deal with these troubles first," she replied briefly as she continued to fight her opponent with her longsword.
As time went on, the battle intensified. Despite the assistance of the newly joined members, the number of enemies far exceeded expectations...
Meanwhile, the group of people who were responsible for guarding the village also experienced a thrilling ordeal.
"Have you heard? It seems like a few strangers have arrived in the village! They all look quite unusual," the villagers chattered in small groups.
"Oh dear, that's right. I just saw that young man who called himself 'Brother Li' leading some people, teaching them how to properly use farm tools as weapons for self-defense," said a young mother holding her baby, standing at the doorway and gazing at the lively scene on the playground not far away.
Chapter 110 Solving the Current Dilemma
Chapter 110 Solving the Current Dilemma
Just as everyone was engrossed in their discussion, a series of hurried footsteps suddenly came from afar. "What's going on?" someone asked curiously. A few days later, several boys came running up, panting, to report: "Outside...outside, a large number of monsters have been spotted approaching the outskirts of the village!"
These words immediately caused a huge uproar. "What? This is outrageous!" One of the experienced elders reacted instantly, quickly gathering his trusted associates to prepare for battle. "Quickly notify everyone capable to gather in the square! We absolutely cannot allow them to harm any more innocent villagers!"
Meanwhile, the fierce battle continued on the expedition team's side. Just as the two sides were locked in a stalemate, a deafening roar suddenly came from afar...
"Wait, listen in that direction!" The old man with the bellflower keenly sensed something unusual. "Could it be... that something has begun to change in the sealed land? We must resolve this predicament as soon as possible."
Faced with the increasingly dire situation, everyone was filled with anxiety and uncertainty. "But the situation is so dangerous now, even if we manage to get through it, who knows what will happen..." the old man said worriedly, looking at the people around him.
But at that moment, Zhao De stepped forward and said with a determined look in his eyes, "No matter what awaits us ahead, we have no choice but to bite the bullet and go for it. For the safety of the village, we must find the key to solving all of this."
At that moment, the surrounding darkness seemed to deepen. A rumbling sound drew closer in the distance; an unknown fate was quietly descending…
"No matter what, let's deal with these troubles first!" Yun Ge gripped her weapon tightly and charged into the battlefield.
With this roar, the morale of the crowd soared, and they brandished their weapons, fighting bravely against the enemy. And amidst this fierce battle, an even greater challenge was about to unfold.
"I hope everything goes well, and that everyone returns safely," Li Haoran murmured to himself after watching the team leave. Under his leadership, the village's defense forces also entered an unprecedented state of readiness.
Just as Zhao De and his team were fighting with all their might against the surging abyssal creatures, a blinding light suddenly illuminated the entire valley. This was followed by a violent, earthquake-like tremor, forcing everyone to stop what they were doing.
"What's going on?" The Snow Woman squinted, looking in the direction of the light. The light came from an ancient temple at the end of the valley, where, according to legend, an ancient demon god was sealed. Just as everyone was still wondering, a young villager ran into the battle area in a panic, "Something's wrong! Something's wrong! The temple gates have opened by themselves!"
Upon hearing this, everyone's expression instantly changed. The old man with the bellflower quickly made a decision: "Zhao De, Yun Ge, Lei Baozi, the three of you lead a group to guard the entrance. The rest of you continue your work here. We must prevent that thing from returning to this world."
As soon as he finished speaking, a group of villagers watching from a short distance away burst into exclamations of surprise:
"My God, are they going to challenge the legendary sealed land? That's so brave!"
“That’s right. If there’s really a problem with the seal, the whole village could be in danger.”
"That young girl looks so delicate, I never expected her to be so skilled. I'm so envious!"
"Sigh, I hope they succeed..."
Chapter 111 The Most Urgent Task
Chapter 111 The Most Urgent Task
By this time, the team waiting outside the temple to explore its interior had assembled. "Is everyone ready?" Zhao De asked solemnly after looking around.
"Yes, no problem!" Yun Ge answered firmly, gripping her sword tightly and silently preparing herself mentally for what was to come.
"Me too!" Lei Baozi added, already nocking his arrow and ready to fight at any moment.
The group embarked on their journey with heavy hearts, yet filled with a strong sense of responsibility, leaving behind many expectant and worried eyes both inside and outside the village…
At the same time, more frequent and intense fluctuations emanated from within the temple. "Hurry up, time is of the essence!" Zhao De urged his teammates to speed up their progress.
As they sped through a dark, narrow tunnel emitting a faint glow, a deep voice slowly rose from the deepest part, “Mortals, you cannot stop the wheel of fate from turning.”
These sudden words startled everyone, and the air instantly filled with an even more tense atmosphere. "Don't be scared by this! No matter what awaits us ahead, we will not back down!" Yun Ge tried to boost morale, but her words could not conceal the unspeakable fear in her heart.
Just then, a blindingly bright light appeared at the end of the tunnel. "That is..." Zhao De murmured to himself, and everyone involuntarily stopped in their tracks, holding their breath in anticipation of either a miracle or a disaster.
Wait, listen to that sound... Bellflower suddenly lowered her voice to remind everyone to pay attention to the changes in their surroundings, "It seems that we need to find a way to solve this problem as soon as possible."
Just as everyone was pondering a solution, a mysterious figure appeared around the corner of the cave. "Hey! Need any help? I know the secret about this thing~"
The newcomer was dressed in a long black robe, his face hidden under a hood, yet he gave off an ominous feeling.
"Who are you? How do you know..." Zhao De immediately became wary and asked.
The other party merely smiled slightly without answering directly, "Hehe, how about helping me complete a small task first? Then I'll naturally let everyone know the whole truth. And believe me, this information is absolutely worth exchanging..."
The mysterious figure's appearance heightened the tension. Lei Baozi warily aimed his bow and arrow at the uninvited guest: "Why should we believe you? Explain yourself!"
"Hehe," the mysterious man chuckled, "I know time is short, and I don't want to waste each other's precious time. How about this, you only need to help me obtain one thing in a nearby valley, and you will know the method to seal the demon god." His tone was full of confidence and composure.
Yun Ge frowned, but did not let her guard down: "What is that thing? And where is it? How do you know it?" She fired off a barrage of questions, trying to get more information out of it.
The mysterious man slightly raised his hand to stop him: "Calm down, young lady. If it is true, as the rumors say, that there is a strange stone there called the 'Ghost Light Crystal' that can absorb all light, even the light of the soul, find it and bring it back to me."
Zhao De's eyes gleamed with contemplation; he knew this adventure might be their only way out. "Alright, but how will you prove your sincerity?" he said in a deep voice.
Chapter 112 A Terrible Premonition
Chapter 112 A Terrible Premonition
The mysterious man nodded and took out a small scroll from his robe, handing it to Zhao De: "This is the secret to unlocking the first mechanism of the ancient temple. Take a look first."
Zhao De took the scroll, opened it, and sure enough, saw several lines of incantations written in an ancient language. He immediately felt a little relieved. "Alright then, we're willing to trust you this once. But on one condition—the village's safety must be guaranteed!" he replied firmly.
"Haha, what a wise choice! I believe our cooperation will make everything go much smoother." After saying this, the mysterious man turned and left, leaving several young heroes exchanging glances, embarking on a new journey with a hint of hesitation but more determination.
After several hours of arduous trekking, they finally arrived at their destination—a small valley surrounded by ancient runes. Silence reigned all around, broken only by the occasional rustling of leaves in the wind. "Why is this place so quiet?" Lei Baozi asked, looking around, a vague sense of unease creeping into his heart.
"Everyone be careful, don't scatter," Zhao De instructed the group to stay close together as they moved forward. A short while later, they discovered a 'ghostly crystal' emitting a faint purple glow behind a protruding rock. "Found it!" Yun Ge exclaimed excitedly, but was stopped by the Snow Maiden beside her as she reached out to touch it.
“Wait!” she warned. “Remember that strange guy? He said this stone can absorb light, even life energy… It’s best to be careful.”
Just as everyone was discussing how to safely retrieve the strange stone, rustling footsteps came from the woods not far away. Immediately afterwards, more than a dozen figures dressed in armor and carrying weapons emerged from the woods.
"Hey! There are still people wandering around here~ Looks like we're in luck today, guys!"
"Hmph, just a mere human... I thought someone's pet had run away!" another burly man, who looked taller and stronger, mocked.
Faced with a sudden and clearly hostile new adversary, their already tense nerves instantly reached their peak. "Protect the 'Ghostly Crystal'!" Zhao De quickly issued the order. "Bring it back to the village no matter what!"
After a fierce battle, despite sustaining some injuries, they were fortunate enough to successfully drive away the uninvited guests and retrieve the precious crystal intact. Returning to the spot where the mysterious figure had initially been waiting, they found themselves alone...
Just then, a cold wind swept through the woods, bringing a sense of desolation and dispelling the last bit of warmth. Where is he? Is he deceiving us? Yun Ge looked at her companions in confusion, seeking answers.
"Oh no, I have a terrible feeling." The snow woman's expression suddenly changed, and she pointed to a shadowy figure that was faintly visible not far ahead. "Look over there..."
Zhao De looked in the direction the Snow Woman pointed and saw a blurry figure swaying in the night. An indescribable tension filled the air.
"Could it be... that mysterious person?" Lei Baozi asked in a low voice, his hand gripping the bow and arrow trembling slightly.
"It doesn't look like him... This shadow looks much more eerie." Zhao De stared intently, but the darkness of the night prevented him from seeing any further details.
Chapter 1013 Facing Life-Threatening Danger
Chapter 1013 Facing Life-Threatening Danger
"No matter what, let's prepare for battle." Yun Ge gritted her teeth, drew the short sword from her back, and stood at the front, observing warily.
As they slowly approached, the figure gradually became clearer—not an enemy, but an old man who appeared to be a homeless beggar. "Young friends, what brings you here so late at night? I've lived here for many years and have never seen outsiders come to this desolate place..."
"Hello, senior," Zhao De stepped forward and greeted him politely but cautiously. "We are looking for a master who promised to help us. Have you met him? Perhaps he is the stranger you mentioned."
After hearing this, the old man remained silent for a moment before replying, "You mean that man in the black robe with a thin face? He asked me for directions to the depths of the valley... If he hadn't left some money as a thank you, I really wouldn't have wanted to get involved."
Hearing this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. "So he's still alive!" However, just as they were about to leave, the old man continued with unexpected news, "But he seems to have encountered some trouble. He looked quite hurried when he left, and he also suffered some minor injuries..."
"Injured? How is that possible! That person looked so powerful..." Even the usually calm and rational Zhao De couldn't help but be surprised.
"Alas... Don't assume that the world is peaceful just because it's far from worldly strife. In reality, there are far more dangers hidden beneath this land than you can imagine..." The old man sighed, his gaze drifting towards the dark mountains in the distance. "That friend is probably facing a life-threatening situation right now."
"We must find him as soon as possible!" The group exchanged glances and decided to set off immediately to search for him. Just as they got up to leave, the old man's slightly hoarse yet remarkably loud voice suddenly came from behind them: "Wait a minute, take this with you, it might be useful."
Turning around, they saw the old man pull a fist-sized stone covered in ancient runes from his pocket and hand it to them. "This is a rare treasure I acquired by chance when I was young—a 'spirit stone.' It is said to be made using technology lost from ancient times and can dispel all evil forces. If you ever encounter anything inexplicable, please be extremely careful."
After accepting the magical item, Zhao De nodded solemnly: "Thank you for your generous help, senior! We will find that mysterious person as soon as possible and resolve everything!"
"May good fortune always be with you." The old man smiled and waved goodbye, watching the heroes walk away into the distance, silently praying that everything would proceed smoothly...
They finally returned to the small valley where they had once encountered the enemy. The night added to the eerie atmosphere, and the surrounding air was thick with the fear of the unknown. This time, as Zhao De and his companions ventured deeper into the dark forest, they soon heard faint sounds of fighting and painful groans mingling…
"Quick! That's the direction!" Recalling the information the old man had given them before they left, and clutching the "spirit stone" that might bring hope, everyone's confidence surged, and they hurried towards the sound of battle...
"Help...help...my life..." A hushed cry for help, accompanied by intermittent metallic clanging sounds, drew closer, and the tension reached its peak.
Chapter 1014 Groping Forward
Chapter 1014 Groping Forward
"Over there...go check it out!" Zhao De commanded in a low voice. Everyone cautiously followed, groping their way forward.
Just then, a beam of light suddenly appeared in the darkness ahead, followed by a figure collapsing to the ground. "Quick! Help him!" It was that familiar yet unfamiliar voice—the mysterious man! But he was now covered in blood, barely breathing…
As Zhao De and his group rushed forward, they saw a huge black wolf lying beside the mysterious man, its body covered in blood. The air was thick with the pungent smell of blood, making everyone's heart pound.