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"Hmm... your opinion makes a lot of sense." Zhao De thought for a moment and nodded in agreement. "Alright, Teacher Ling Yunzi, if we agree to form an alliance with you, what can you do for us? For example... how about leading the way to a safe area to settle these villagers?"
Ling Yunzi nodded slightly in approval. "Of course, come with me." With that, he stood up and gestured for everyone to follow him as he walked in a certain direction.
Along the way, they encountered many other people who were also filled with fear and anxiety due to the unforeseen events. When they saw strangers leading a rescue team, many people immediately gathered around to ask what had happened:
A mother holding her baby said with gratitude in her eyes, "Thank you! If it weren't for you, I don't know how I would have survived this ordeal..."
Several elderly people on the other side also expressed their admiration: "What an incredibly brave young man! It's truly rare to see such a kind person stepping forward to save everyone at such a critical moment!"
Chapter 871 Things That Should Be Done
Chapter 871 Things That Should Be Done
Faced with such praise, the young follower couldn't help but scratch his head shyly and reply softly, "Oh, no, no... these are just things I should do, haha..."
However, just as everyone was busy calming the crowd, Ling Yunzi's calm yet magnetic voice rang out again from not far away: "Everyone, please note that we are about to face an even greater challenge. Please be mentally prepared!"
Everyone was drawn in by these unexpected words, stopping what they were doing and turning to look at him...
Ling Yunzi's voice echoed in the empty space, like a gentle breeze, yet carrying an invisible pressure. Everyone fell silent, their gazes turning unanimously to this suddenly appearing guide.
"A challenge?" Li Ming frowned, puzzled. "Could it be that besides the unknown, there's something even more troublesome waiting for us here?"
An older village chief leaned over and asked, "Sir, do you mean we're about to face something even more serious than what we're facing now? If possible, could you tell us what it might be like? At least so we can be prepared."
"Well... I can't reveal too many details for now." Ling Yunzi continued with a meaningful smile, "But please believe me, it's not that I'm deliberately hiding anything, it's just for everyone's safety."
Hearing this reply, Lin Jie became particularly dissatisfied: "Hey! How can anyone believe us if you keep doing this! How can we feel at ease when you're being so vague?"
Just then, Vivian quietly tugged at his sleeve and whispered, "Calm down, they're the ones in charge here. And judging from their previous behavior, they didn't seem to have any ill intentions, otherwise they would have attacked us already, right?"
Upon hearing this, the latter was speechless, but still unwilling to show weakness easily, he just snorted and turned his head away.
Seeing this, Zhao De quickly stepped in to ease the tension, saying, "Mr. Ling Yunzi, is there anything we can do in advance to strengthen ourselves in order to deal with the situation that may occur next? After all, this is the first time we have encountered such a thing, and we really don't know what to do."
After listening to the captain's words, the young man in the white robe seemed quite satisfied and nodded, replying, "Well, since you are such enthusiastic partners, I am naturally happy to help you all."
He casually took out a few seemingly ordinary jade slips from his spatial storage and handed them to everyone.
"This contains some cultivation techniques and methods I've accumulated over the years. Of course, the extent of benefit each person receives depends on their individual comprehension and the circumstances that bring."
Upon receiving them, the main characters were immediately drawn to the power contained within them, completely forgetting everything else and becoming immersed in it; while the others watched from the sidelines, they couldn't help but marvel at the incredible secrets hidden behind these mysterious items.
Just as everyone was immersed in this atmosphere, a series of hurried footsteps came from not far away—it turned out to be a man covered in wounds running from the direction of the village ahead. He said in a panic:
"Quick! Hide! A group of unknown forces is approaching! Judging from their attire, they seem to be specifically after the 'key'!"
Chapter 872 Unfathomable Strength
Chapter 872 Unfathomable Strength
Everyone was startled by this, and those who had been engrossed in the mysteries of the jade slip were pulled back to reality by this sudden turn of events. The old village chief asked nervously, "The key? You mean that ancient legend?"
The man, covered in wounds, nodded heavily and said, "That's right! And they seem to know that the 'last key' is hidden here."
Ling Yunzi's expression turned serious. "It seems you don't have much time left. You must improve your strength as soon as possible." As he spoke, he lightly tapped his finger in the air, and a powerful force immediately spread out. Everyone present felt a cool sensation rising from the soles of their feet, and their bodies were filled with unprecedented vitality.
Lin Jie was the first to notice the changes in himself, and exclaimed in surprise, "This is... my body feels stronger than ever before?!"
"Was that a technique to unleash potential used by Lord Ling?" Vivian's eyes gleamed with excitement. "I could almost hear my blood flowing even more violently!"
Zhao De took a deep breath and said with a firm gaze, "Alright, guys, now's not the time for surprises. What we need to do is seize this unexpected opportunity to improve ourselves and meet the challenges ahead!" His voice was full of inspiring determination.
Li Ming clenched his fists and said, "That's right! No matter who the enemy is or how terrifying they are, we cannot back down. We must fight to protect what is important to us—"
Before he could finish speaking, a group of strangely dressed people appeared at the edge of their line of sight. The leader was a cold-faced middle-aged man. He waved his hand and gave the order, and the people behind him immediately dispersed to form an encirclement.
The villagers who had gathered around were terrified and scattered in all directions. "It's so scary... What kind of beings are they?" a young mother asked her husband, who was also filled with panic, as she tightly hugged her young child.
Ling Yunzi slowly turned to face the uninvited guests. “Since you have come here, you must be seeking something precious. However, before you can obtain anything, you will probably have to go through some trials.” His words were soft, but they carried an undeniable power, as if they could shake the deepest fears in people’s hearts, making his unspoken meaning impossible to underestimate.
The leader of the newcomers did not lower his guard because of the seemingly harmless young man before him. "Hmph, there's no point in saying more. Just hand over what we need. Otherwise, don't blame us for being impolite today!"
The atmosphere instantly became extremely tense...
At this moment, Li Ming stepped forward and bravely responded, "Even if the opponent is terrifyingly powerful, we should not give up hope. As long as we are united, there is no difficulty that cannot be overcome!"
On the other side, Lin Jie was already rubbing his hands together, eager to try it out. "Heh, this is a perfect opportunity to test just how powerful this new skill I just learned really is!"
Vivian chuckled twice, then focused intently on her opponent, preparing for the inevitable confrontation. Meanwhile, the villagers whispered amongst themselves.
My goodness, that girl is amazing too!
I never imagined these outsiders possessed such unfathomable strength...
Hopefully, everything will go smoothly this time...
Just as tensions were about to rise, an elderly man who appeared to be of special status slowly stepped forward and spoke, preventing a potential conflict from erupting between the two sides:
"Stop, everyone. Whether you are guardians or intruders, please listen to what this old man has to say..."
Chapter 873 We cannot let the enemy succeed so easily.
Chapter 873 We cannot let the enemy succeed so easily.
The old man's sudden appearance eased the tense atmosphere somewhat. He wore a long robe embroidered with dragon patterns, and although his face was aged, he exuded an aura of unapproachability, clearly holding immense prestige among the villagers.
The newcomer's leader frowned slightly, but did not attack immediately. Instead, he asked in a deep voice, "And who are you?"
"My name is Chu Fengnian, and I have a small reputation in the surrounding villages. Young man, this is 'Tianxin' Village, and it's not as simple as it seems." Chu Fengnian's words were calm as still water, yet they made everyone around him prick up their ears. Lin Jie and the others exchanged glances, all very curious about the "not simple" the old man spoke of.
"I know what you're talking about... about the legendary guardian secret, right?" The leader's gaze suddenly sharpened. "But you can't stop us today!"
Upon hearing this, Li Ming stepped forward, blocking Chu Feng's path, and firmly said, "Then let's see just how capable you are to succeed! Everyone be prepared, no matter what happens, we cannot let the enemy get away with it easily."
Vivian nodded gently, her right hand slowly gathering energy: "Don't worry, Brother Li, I will do my best to support everyone." Her voice was gentle yet powerful, filling everyone with confidence in her.
Meanwhile, among the onlookers on the periphery, the murmurs grew louder and louder:
That little girl looks delicate and frail, but she seems to be hiding a very powerful energy...
The way those young heroes stood up really made me feel much more at ease.
Hopefully they can resolve this matter smoothly... We ordinary people can only watch from afar...
Seeing this, Chu Feng smiled lightly, "Everyone, please be quiet and listen to what I have to say." Then he turned to the enemy leader and continued, "I understand your desire for power, but some things cannot be obtained by seizing them."
The leader gave a cold snort, and was about to retort—
Lin Jie suddenly attacked! His speed was even faster than lightning; before anyone could react, he was already in front of his opponent. "Try this!" With a loud shout, a powerful force erupted from his fist, slamming directly into the leader!
The latter clearly hadn't expected this seemingly naive young man to possess such terrifying power, and could only barely parry in his haste. The collision of the two powerful auras instantly stirred up vortexes in the air, and the entire scene seemed to have been completely detonated by this sudden attack!
"So strong... so incredibly strong!" A boy not far away exclaimed in amazement, his eyes wide. "I wish I could become that strong someday..."
"Hey, stop dreaming, okay? How could something like that be possible for ordinary people like us?" The friend next to him replied with a look of envy and admiration.
At this moment, Zhao De, not wanting to be left behind, quickly joined the battle. "Lord Ling Yunzi has taught us so many precious things; we can't let them go to waste! Brothers and sisters, let's go!" With that, he unleashed the techniques he had just mastered, charging towards the enemy...
As the battle intensified, the feelings of the onlookers became increasingly complex.
Chapter 874 Endless Slaughter
Chapter 874 Endless Slaughter
This is like a battle of gods... We probably can't even get a word in edgewise.
That young man named Zhao De is so handsome! I really want to go up and fight alongside him!
- I wonder when this will end? Our village has never experienced anything so serious before.
Just as the two sides were locked in a fierce battle with no clear victor, the mysterious man quietly stood not far away, observing all the developments.
His brows were furrowed, clearly indicating that he had already made a new plan.
Finally, unnoticed by anyone, the mysterious powerful figure vanished in a flash...
However, outside the battlefield, the old man who called himself Chu Fengnian still did not give up his efforts to resolve the issue peacefully.
"Stop fighting, this won't benefit anyone..." But faced with the two factions locked in combat, his words were as insignificant as a raindrop in a vast ocean...
Just then, a strange woman's voice suddenly rang out throughout the room: "Everyone, please listen to me. I believe that as long as we communicate properly, there is no problem that cannot be resolved!"
The mysterious woman's voice, like a clear spring, instantly drew everyone's attention. Zhao De and the others who were engaged in fierce combat also stopped fighting and looked curiously in the direction from which the voice came.
A woman in a light blue dress, with a beautiful and refined appearance, slowly walked into the center of the battlefield, emanating a reassuring aura. She gently waved her hand, and it seemed that some strange power calmed the tense atmosphere in the arena.
"Listen to me, everyone. I am Qingling Fairy, the head of Tianyao Mountain. I have come here only to resolve our grievances and do not wish to interfere in your disputes." Qingling Fairy's tone was gentle yet firm. "But if this endless fighting continues, I'm afraid that in the end, it will only be the innocent people who suffer."
The onlookers were buzzing with discussion:
Who is this girl? She's so beautiful, like a fairy!
-So she's the famous Fairy Qingling? It's said she's capable of taking on a hundred enemies single-handedly.
If only this battle could truly be ended...
Seeing that everyone had quieted down and was waiting for her to speak, Fairy Qingling continued, "Now that everyone has stopped, please tell me what happened. I am willing to do my best to help mediate."
Just then, the mysterious expert who had disappeared reappeared in everyone's sight. "Hmph, how utterly laughable. Do you think you can solve the problem with a few empty words?" The man sneered, his sharp gaze fixed on Qingling like an eagle's. "This is our battlefield; those who have nothing to do with it should stay out of it."