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Just as everyone held their breath, a soft yet dazzling light condensed in the old man's hand, then transformed into a ribbon of light that floated towards the Abyss Lord. Surprisingly, the previously raging and restless beast gradually calmed down upon contact with this power, even beginning to kneel before the ground…

"This is..." Zhao De exclaimed in surprise, "Could it be that this old man possesses the ability to control creatures from the abyss?"

Chapter 827 Sacrifices

Chapter 827 Sacrifices.

“Unbelievable…” Leah was equally shocked, but she quickly realized this was a golden opportunity. “We have to seize this moment!”

No sooner had they spoken than the two sprang into action, seizing the opportunity to launch a new offensive against the Abyss Lord. This time, without the strange shield blocking their path, their attacks finally penetrated the enemy's defenses. With a deafening explosion, the Abyss Lord's massive body crashed to the ground, ultimately turning into a harmless pile of ashes.

The battle was over, and the villagers cheered, rushing forward to thank Zhao De, Liya, and the mysterious old man. However, as everyone celebrated their victory, the old man's figure quietly vanished into the crowd…

"Wait, who are you? Why are you helping us?" Leah hurriedly chased after him to ask, only to find that he had already disappeared.

"It seems we still have many unknowns to explore," Zhao De said thoughtfully. "But right now, the most important thing is to take care of these villagers."

Just as Zhao De and Liya were preparing to set off for the northern border, a young villager ran up, panting, and said, "Sirs, some elderly people and children in the village are injured and need immediate medical attention!"

“We need to deal with things here first.” Lia turned to Zhao De. “You go and organize the villagers to evacuate. I’ll go check on the injured.”

"Okay, let's do it that way." Zhao De nodded and turned to walk towards the crowd.

The village was in ruins, many houses destroyed in the battle. The villagers huddled together, their faces filled with fear and unease. Zhao De shouted, "Don't panic! We've dealt with the Abyss Lord. Please evacuate to a safe place in an orderly fashion, following instructions!"

A murmur arose from the crowd. A young woman, pulling her child close, asked worriedly, "Sir, we've heard that new enemies have appeared on the northern border. Can you... still protect us?"

Zhao De smiled slightly, his firm gaze sweeping over the crowd: "Don't worry, Lia and I will do our best to protect this land. Now, please follow our instructions, and we will resolve all the issues as soon as possible."

Just then, several villagers helped an injured old woman over. "Sir, please, please save my grandmother!" one of them pleaded anxiously.

Zhao De immediately went forward to check on the situation and saw that the old woman was pale and bleeding profusely from her wound. "Don't worry, I will do my best to treat her." As he spoke, he quickly took out the medicine he carried with him, carefully applied it to the wound, and bandaged it.

The villagers who had gathered around were full of praise. "Truly amazing! You are worthy of being called heroes!" a middle-aged man exclaimed. "If it weren't for you, we might have become victims of the Abyss Lord long ago."

“Yes, and that mysterious old man was really amazing!” another villager chimed in. “I don’t know who he is, but he seemed like a savior who came down from the sky.”

Hearing this, Zhao De thought to himself: that old man was indeed extraordinary; perhaps we will meet again in the future. However, the most important thing right now is to calm the villagers down and get them back to peace as soon as possible.

Soon after, thanks to Zhao De and Liya's efforts, the village gradually returned to order. The villagers began rebuilding their homes, and the injured received proper medical treatment. Just as the two were about to leave, they suddenly saw several children playing together. One of the children asked curiously, "Brother and sister, where are you going?"

Chapter 828 Bringing Good Luck

Chapter 828 Bringing Good Luck

“We’re going to the northern border on a mission,” Leah crouched down and answered gently. “There are some bad guys there, and we have to stop them.”

"Wow, that must be dangerous!" another child exclaimed, looking at her with wide eyes. "But I believe you can defeat those bad guys!"

Zhao De smiled and patted the child's head: "Thank you for your trust. We will do our best to protect everyone's safety. But you must also remember that courage is not about recklessly rushing into danger, but about not giving up hope even when facing difficulties."

After bidding farewell to the villagers, Zhao De and Liya embarked on their journey north. As night fell, the two rested by the campfire. Liya looked up at the starry sky and whispered, "Do you think that dark mage is really that powerful?"

"No matter what, we cannot back down," Zhao De said firmly. "As long as we are united, there is no difficulty we cannot overcome."

Zhao De and Liya continued their journey, traveling along the desolate northern road. The campfires burned low in the night, and the stars illuminated their path. The next morning, the two finally arrived at a small town. It seemed that the town had known about their arrival beforehand, as people came out of their homes to watch the two legendary heroes with curiosity and awe.

"It's that great hero who defeated the Abyss Lord!" a middle-aged woman excitedly pointed at Zhao De and said to the child beside her.

"Really? I heard he's not only brave, but also very kind." The child's eyes were filled with endless admiration for the hero.

At that moment, a town guard stepped forward and saluted: "Honorable warrior, welcome to Ellingston. We have heard of your deeds and greatly admire you. However, this place is currently fraught with danger..."

Before he could finish speaking, the sound of rapid hoofbeats came from afar. Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw a troop of soldiers riding fast horses, the general at the head of the group looking anxious as they headed straight for Zhao De.

"My lords!" The officer dismounted, knelt on one knee, and reported solemnly, "A large number of unidentified forces have been discovered invading the northern border. The situation is extremely critical. Would you be willing to go to their aid?"

A murmur of surprise and discussion immediately arose from the surrounding crowd, but most people awaited the response from the two heroes. Zhao De hesitated for a moment, then looked at Lia beside him, who nodded. He then turned back and solemnly replied, "Having chosen this path, we will fight to the very end."

Upon hearing this, the surrounding crowd erupted in cheers and applause that filled the air. "Go hero!" someone shouted. "We'll always support you!"

Over the next few days, the two resolved various minor troubles encountered on their journey to the battlefield, and the villagers who had previously suffered from their misfortunes expressed their deepest gratitude. On one occasion, while crossing a long-abandoned forest, they unexpectedly rescued several stranded merchants. Among these survivors was an old merchant who gripped Zhao De's hand tightly, tears streaming down his face: "If it weren't for the help of these two benefactors, we would all be in grave danger today."

As he was leaving, the old man took out a precious amulet from his bag and insisted on giving it to Leah: "Although I know it may not be rare for someone with such magical powers as you, young lady, this gem has been passed down through generations in our family. I hope it will bring you good luck."

Chapter 829 Not to be underestimated

Chapter 829 Not to be underestimated

Leah accepted the token, feeling the deep affection it contained, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart. She carefully put it away. Just as the two were about to continue their journey, they suddenly heard someone calling their names not far behind them…

It turned out to be a little boy who had secretly followed them from the village—one of the children who had said goodbye to them yesterday. Seeing Zhao De and Liya stop and turn to look at them, the little guy hurriedly ran forward, panting, and said, "I...I don't want to lose any more family or friends, so I want to go on an adventure with you two brave warriors..."

Faced with such sincere yet naive words, Zhao De and Liya looked at each other for a moment and then smiled. "Thank you for your trust in us, but protecting our homeland doesn't just mean going to the front lines to fight evil. More importantly, it means protecting that peaceful life itself and letting love continue." Zhao De gently stroked the child's head and explained, "Believe in yourselves and the people around you. Everyone can be a hero in someone else's heart."

After seeing off the brave young man, Zhao De and Liya continued their journey. But as they approached the northern border, a figure radiating powerful magical energy suddenly appeared ahead…

The figure stood out vividly in the morning light, his long robes billowing in the wind, seemingly imbued with some mysterious power. The atmosphere around them froze instantly, all eyes fixed on this person. It was a magician, and his extraordinary identity was easily discernible from his deep and cold eyes.

"Halt!" The mage's voice was as cold as ice, both icy and authoritative. "Are you Zhao De and Lia the ones who defeated the Abyss Lord?"

The surrounding people tensed up, and some timid individuals even began to back away, fearing an impending conflict. Leah gripped her staff tightly, but instead of acting rashly, she awaited Zhao De's decision.

“I am Zhao De,” Zhao De replied calmly, his voice revealing unwavering determination. “Are you here to stop us from moving forward?”

"On the contrary, I am deliberately challenging you." The magician sneered. "My name is Salendo. I was once the most respected chief advisor in the Northern Kingdom, but I was exiled due to some misunderstanding."

"Oh? That sounds like a long story." Zhao De smiled slightly, gesturing for Lia, who was already eager to fight, to calm down. "Then why did you come to us?"

Hearing this, many onlookers became curious and whispered among themselves:

"This is really interesting... I wonder who will win?"

"I hope the two heroes don't get hurt!" a little girl said, holding her mother's hand.

A boy standing nearby rubbed his hands excitedly: "Wow, I can't wait for their match!"

Faced with this situation, the man named Salendo continued, "The legendary hero is indeed worthy of his reputation. Very well, then so be it—if you can defeat this wand in my hand, I will join your party and journey to the northern border. Otherwise, you will have to abide by my conditions."

Upon hearing this, almost everyone present gasped. They knew that this Salendo not only looked intimidating, but was also rumored to be incredibly powerful; moreover, for most people, such a bet was an unacceptably high risk.

Chapter 830 is very unusual

Chapter 830 is very unusual

After a moment's thought, Zhao De nodded: "In that case, I shall respectfully comply." He then slowly drew the longsword that had been hanging on his back for so long…

The battle was fierce from the start, the air filled with a symphony of lightning and thunder. The two figures intertwined like ghosts, their speed so fast that onlookers could barely keep up.

"My God... Is this a true battle of the strongest?" someone in the crowd exclaimed.

Another person chimed in, "I never expected that the usually gentle and refined adult would be so cool when he fights!"

Not far away, an old man sighed to himself, "Youth is truly wonderful..."

As the battle intensified, both sides employed increasingly ruthless tactics. Zhao De admired Salen's refusal to admit defeat despite being wounded several times; while Salen's unyielding defensive stance gave Zhao De an unprecedented sense of pressure.

Just when everyone thought the outcome of the battle was still undecided...

Suddenly, an exceptionally bright beam of light pierced through the clouds and shone down onto the entire battlefield—and then an incredibly shocking scene unfolded: the two warriors who had been fighting each other with all their might miraculously stopped!

The two stood frozen in place, as if time had stood still. As the beam of light gradually dissipated, an unprecedented stillness filled the air. Salendo's expression grew even more serious; he gripped his wand tightly and surveyed his surroundings warily.

"What's going on? This feeling... is it the descent of a god?" a passerby asked in surprise in a low voice.

The old man beside him stroked his beard and nodded slowly, "Perhaps it really is... Such radiance is something no ordinary person could create."

Zhao De also sensed the subtle changes in his surroundings. His heartstrings trembled slightly, but he remained calm: "What exactly is going on?"

Salendo frowned, looking at the widening gap in the sky, through which a cluster of brilliant stars could be faintly seen. He turned to Zhao De, "It seems our duel is temporarily put on hold. Something more important has happened." With that, he shifted his gaze to Leah, "You felt it too, didn't you? A call from another world."

“Hmm.” Leah nodded. “This is a magical fluctuation I’ve never felt before; it’s very unusual.”

At this moment, more people gathered around. A little boy, pulling his mother's finger, pointed to the strange phenomenon and shouted, "Wow, stars! Stars are appearing in broad daylight!"

The crowd began to stir, with various discussions rising and falling.

"Oh my god, it's so beautiful!"

"Could something truly incredible be about to happen?"

Just as everyone was speculating, the mysterious beam of light changed again—a huge creature with silver-white wings flew out from it and slowly landed in front of Zhao De and Salendo.

It looked as holy as a legendary angel, its eyes radiating a gentle light. "Greetings, brave souls," Tian spoke in a clear and resonant voice. "I am a messenger from the heavens, sent to find the one who can change the fate of the world."

Everyone held their breath; some were so astonished they nearly lost their footing. A young soldier clenched his fists in excitement, exclaiming, "Could this be the legendary moment when heroes rise?"

Chapter 831 Listening Quietly

Chapter 831 Listening Quietly

Leah gently took Zhao De's arm: "This seems to mean that we are about to accept a new mission. No matter what the outcome, I believe you can overcome any difficulties."

"Thank you." Zhao De gave a determined smile and turned to Salendo, saying, "I think our challenge is not over yet, only the battlefield has changed. I wonder if you would be willing to join us in resolving this anomaly?"

After a moment's hesitation, Salendo replied, "In that case, I will face the unknown with you. But I still hope to resume the unfinished match at the appropriate time."

“No problem!” Zhao De agreed without hesitation and nodded to the celestial envoy to indicate that he agreed to accept the task proposed by him.