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Zhao De, not to be outdone, brandished his staff and unleashed a powerful magical attack: "Don't underestimate us!"
Despite facing numerous difficulties, Zhao De and his comrades did not give up hope. They developed a tacit understanding and worked together to fight against their formidable enemy. However, as time went on, the situation became increasingly unfavorable…
"This can't go on, we have to think of something!" Zhao De gritted his teeth and persevered, trying to find a breakthrough. "Lia, Zhao De, do you have any good ideas?"
After a moment of contemplation, Leah suggested, "Perhaps we can try to take advantage of the surrounding environment, such as those rock pillars, and maybe we can find hidden mechanisms or something."
Zhao De nodded in agreement: "That's right, there might really be a chance to turn the tide!"
Just as the three were discussing their strategy, the Shadow Beast suddenly interrupted their conversation: "Human friends, time is running out. If you truly wish to defeat the darkness, you must make a decision as soon as possible."
Faced with an unprecedented crisis, Zhao De took a deep breath and looked firmly at his companions: "Whatever awaits us ahead, I believe that as long as we are united, there is no difficulty we cannot overcome. Are you ready?"
Chapter 809 Cover
Chapter 809 Cover
"Ready!" Lia and Zhao De responded in unison, their eyes gleaming with unyielding spirit.
Just then, the voices of several passersby came from one side of the main hall. It turned out that during the chaos, a few survivors had followed the Shadow Beasts into this place, and they were stunned by the scene before them.
"My God! What's going on?" A middle-aged man covered his mouth, unable to believe his eyes. "These people are actually fighting Shadow Beasts?"
A young woman standing nearby stared wide-eyed, her voice tinged with admiration: "That young man wielding the sword is so cool! Can he really defeat those monsters?"
"Looks like they're here to save our heroes?" another old man said softly, his eyes filled with gratitude. "I hope they succeed."
Hearing these discussions, Zhao De remained focused, his resolve only strengthened. "Everyone, listen to my command," he swiftly ordered. "Lia, you provide cover; Zhao De, you and I will search for a way to activate the Heart of Light. We must act quickly!"
Meanwhile, the enemy within the black mist began to grow agitated. "Damn it, how dare they ignore me!" it roared, intensifying its attack. Countless sharp stone spikes erupted from the ground, aimed directly at Zhao De and his companions.
"Watch your step!" Lia shouted a warning, simultaneously firing several arrows that accurately struck several rocks that were about to strike them. Her movements were fluid and graceful, each motion so natural and smooth that it was truly admirable.
Meanwhile, Zhao De stared intently at the crystal ball on the altar, trying to find any clues he could use. "There must be some secret here," he muttered to himself, "but what is it?"
Suddenly, a thought flashed through his mind. "Wait... could it be..." He looked up sharply at the ever-changing rock pillars around him, "If I could control these rock pillars, perhaps I could create a safe passage to the Heart of Light!"
"Zhao De, what did you find?" Lia asked while firing, her eyes full of anticipation.
"Follow me, I know what to do!" Zhao De rushed towards the nearest rock pillar without hesitation. With a gentle wave of his staff, several stones began to move according to his will.
Seeing this, passersby exclaimed in amazement. "It's amazing!" the young woman exclaimed excitedly. "Can they really do that?"
“I believe they can succeed.” The old man nodded firmly. “This is our only hope.”
As time ticked by, Zhao De finally used his magical power to carve a path to the altar. Just then, the enemy within the black mist seemed to realize the gravity of the situation and roared again, "We won't let you succeed!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the entire hall shook again, this time much more violently than before. But Zhao De did not stop; instead, he quickened his pace and ran forward. "Hurry up, we're almost there!" he shouted back to his companions.
Just as they drew closer to the Heart of Light, a burst of intense light suddenly erupted from the crystal ball, illuminating the entire space. Immediately afterwards, a warm yet powerful force enveloped everyone, completely dispelling even the darkness that permeated the air…
Chapter 810 There's Hope
Chapter 810 There's Hope
"This is..." Zhao De looked at everything happening in front of him in surprise, his heart filled with joy and emotion.
In that instant of dazzling light, the entire hall seemed to be enveloped in a sacred aura. Passersby stared in stunned disbelief, as if witnessing an incredible miracle.
"My God, what kind of power is this?" The middle-aged man's voice was filled with shock. "This light... it's too dazzling!"
The young woman covered her mouth, tears welling in her eyes: "They really did it! They're amazing!"
The old man's hands trembled with excitement: "We're saved! Thank you to these brave young people!"
However, the light did not last long. As the light gradually faded, Zhao De, Lia, and the Shadow Beast felt an unprecedented pressure surging from all directions. The enemy in the black mist was clearly unwilling to accept defeat; it let out an even more frenzied roar, attempting to launch another attack.
"Don't let your guard down!" Zhao De shouted a reminder. "The darkness hasn't been completely eradicated yet; we must hold out until the very end!"
Leah nodded, gripping her bow and arrows tightly, ready to face any potential danger. "Understood, we will protect everyone here."
Just then, a young survivor suddenly rushed in front of the three, his face filled with anxiety: "Sorry to bother you, but the situation outside seems to be worse. A group of monsters is approaching, what should we do?"
Zhao De frowned, realizing the situation had become extremely critical. "Listen up, everyone," he said, turning to the passersby, "we need your help now. If anyone is willing to step forward and fight with us, please pick up the weapon next to you."
Hearing this, many hesitated, as facing an unknown and terrifying creature was no easy task. But soon, several brave individuals stepped forward. "I'm willing to help!" said a young man who looked like a hunter. "I can't stand idly by; we must protect this place together!"
Another middle-aged woman joined in: "I'm joining too. For my family, for everyone, we must stand together!"
Seeing this, more and more survivors were inspired and joined the impending battle. Watching this, Zhao De felt a surge of hope. "Very good. Now, listen to my command. We will set up a defensive perimeter centered on this altar. Lia, you continue to provide ranged support; everyone else, assign tasks according to your abilities, and try to buy as much time as possible until we can fully activate the Heart of Light."
Just as everyone was preparing to face the impending challenge, the powerful dark aura suddenly became unusually quiet, as if it were brewing something even more terrifying...
"What's going on?" Leah asked, puzzled. "Why hasn't the enemy attacked immediately?"
Zhao De shook his head: "I don't know, but this is definitely not a good thing. Please stay alert and be ready for battle at any time."
Just then, the young survivor ran back, his face filled with terror, and said, "Something's wrong! Those monsters seem to have changed; they... they've become even bigger and stronger!"
Chapter 811 Perseverance
Chapter 811 Perseverance
These words immediately caused an uproar. "How could this be?" "Was the previous attack just a test?" Various worries and questions arose one after another.
Just as everyone was discussing the matter, a deafening roar came from outside the main hall, followed by a violent shockwave that shook the entire building. "It's here!" Zhao De shouted. "All personnel, attention! Immediately enter combat readiness!"
As the first mutated monster appeared at the doorway, everyone held their breath. The creature was enormous, covered in hard scales, and its eyes glowed with a bloodthirsty red light. Its appearance instilled an unprecedented sense of oppression in everyone present.
“This is the real test…” Zhao De gritted his teeth, his eyes as resolute as ever. “No matter what, we cannot give up. For the sake of light, for the sake of hope, we must persevere to the end!”
As Zhao De's firm words fell, Lia swiftly drew back her bowstring, aiming the arrow at the enormous monster. Her movements were quick and steady, without the slightest hesitation. "I will do everything in my power to buy everyone time," she said calmly, her voice filled with determination.
“Leah, you’re not alone!” A young man who looked like a hunter stepped forward, holding a spear in his hand. “My name is Jack, let me help you!”
At the same time, the middle-aged woman also picked up a weapon, her eyes filled with maternal resilience: "I am Maria. If these monsters dare to harm my children, I will make them know the consequences."
The atmosphere grew even more tense, yet a strange force seemed to unite everyone. Just then, several more low, chilling roars echoed from outside the door, followed by a surge of even more monsters into view. Each one was larger and more ferocious than the ones they had seen before, and a suffocating aura filled the air.
"Don't panic, everyone! Proceed according to plan!" Zhao De shouted. "Lia, take charge of ranged attacks. Jack and Maria, you two stay close and protect her. Everyone else, find your positions. We need to hold the enemy back as much as possible."
The words had barely left her lips when the first monster to charge was struck in the eye by a precise arrow from Leah, roaring in pain. But this clearly didn't stop its advance; instead, it fueled its even greater rage. It brandished its massive claws and lunged at the crowd, plunging the scene into chaos.
"Watch out!" Jack rushed forward in time, using his spear to block the attack, but due to the vast difference in strength, he was sent flying several meters away. "This guy is really strong..." he said, barely managing to support himself, a trickle of blood escaping from the corner of his mouth.
"Don't give up, we can win!" Maria encouraged her companions as she bravely confronted another monster that tried to flank them. Despite her age disadvantage, her rich experience and wit allowed her to successfully evade several fatal attacks.
At this moment, the other survivors also began to play their roles: some threw stones, others used whatever tools they could find to fight back. Although each individual seemed so small and vulnerable, the resistance they created together was exceptionally powerful.
Chapter 811 The Worn Magic Book
Chapter 811 The Worn Magic Book
Just as the battle reached its climax, a clear voice suddenly rang out from the crowd: "Wait, let me see if I can help." The speaker was a little girl who looked quite young. She was holding a tattered magic book and carefully flipping through it.
"Who are you? It's dangerous here, quickly find a safe place!" Zhao De said hurriedly, worried that the little girl would get hurt.
However, the girl shook her head: "I believe I can help everyone. Please give me a chance!" With that, she began to recite a spell recorded in the book. As the last syllable faded, a dazzling light emanated from the book, gradually forming a protective shield that enveloped the entire battlefield. The monsters, who had been attacking frantically, seemed to be hindered, their movements becoming much slower.
"Wow, this is amazing!" Jack exclaimed. "I never knew such incredible power existed!"
"Thank you, young lady. It seems the Heart of Light truly can bring miracles." Zhao De looked at the girl gratefully, his belief strengthened even more.
But soon they discovered that the monsters didn't give up; instead, they became even more agitated and restless. They seemed to sense some kind of threat and began desperately trying to break through the barrier…
“No, we can’t hold out much longer at this rate,” Leah said, frowning. “We have to find a way to solve this problem completely.”
“Perhaps we can use the power of the Heart of Light to strike their core directly?” Zhao De suggested. “But that would require someone to get close to the monster horde.”
Everyone fell silent, because they all knew what this meant—it was almost tantamount to a suicide mission.
“I’m willing to give it a try.” At that moment, a slightly weathered yet incredibly firm voice rang out. Everyone turned around in surprise and saw an elderly man standing in the last row. His eyes were filled with determination and courage. “I have lived long enough. Now it’s time to contribute my last bit of strength to the next generation.”
“Grandpa…” the little girl called out with tears in her eyes; she was clearly the old man’s granddaughter.
"Don't worry, my dear," the old man gently comforted her. "Remember, no matter what happens, always believe that light will triumph over darkness."
After saying this, he resolutely walked towards the direction of the monster horde...
"Wait!" Zhao De suddenly remembered something. "If you really have to do this, at least let us provide cover for you. We can't let you sacrifice yourself in vain."
The old man stopped and turned to look at Zhao De, a hint of gratitude flashing in his eyes. He nodded: "Alright, then I'll leave it to you."
Zhao De quickly organized the team and discussed tactics with Jack and Leah. They decided that Zhao De and Jack would provide fire support, while Leah would use her special abilities to create cover for the old man. The little girl still stood to the side, clutching the tattered magic book tightly, her eyes filled with worry.
"Are you ready?" Zhao De asked everyone, his gaze sweeping firmly over each of them.
Everyone responded in unison: "Ready!"
The battle resumed. Zhao De and Jack launched the first attack, gunshots and magical flashes mingling to form dazzling beams that struck the monsters' core. The monsters roared and charged angrily at the two, but they nimbly dodged them all.
Chapter 812 Reciting the Final Incantation
Chapter 812 Reciting the Final Incantation
Leah waved her hands, and wisps of mist appeared in the air. These mists gathered in the air to form a barrier, obscuring the monsters' vision. She whispered an incantation, and the mist began to thicken, making it difficult for the monsters to discern directions.
"Grandpa, be careful!" The little girl's voice trembled with tears, but her eyes were unusually determined. She flipped through the magic book, searching for a way to help her grandfather.