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"It seems these warriors have truly received help from a master," a young man said enviously.

The dark warrior was finally defeated, turning into a wisp of black smoke and dissipating into the air. The woman in white turned around, looked at Zhao De and his group, and smiled, "Alright, you can enter the temple now. The clues you need are inside."

"Thank you so much for your help!" Zhao De said gratefully.

"You're welcome, it's what I should do." The woman in white nodded and then disappeared.

The group regrouped and headed deeper into the temple. They pushed open the heavy doors and entered a dark and gloomy world.

The temple's interior was ornate and solemn, displaying a variety of rare treasures. But hidden among these dazzling artifacts lay an even greater mystery. The group cautiously explored the narrow passageways.

Finally, they arrived at the heart of the temple—a vast, secret chamber. In the center of the chamber sat an ancient crystal ball, which shimmered with an eerie light.

“That’s the key we need!” Zhao De said excitedly.

Lin Xiaomeng stepped forward and gently touched the crystal ball. Suddenly, a series of images flooded her mind. She saw various possibilities for the future, as well as dangers hidden in a deeper layer.

“This is not just the key, but also a bigger secret,” Lin Xiaomeng said solemnly.

Just then, soft footsteps sounded from a corner of the secret room, and everyone immediately became alert and turned around. They saw a woman in black standing quietly in the shadows, a cold smile on her lips.

“You are indeed extraordinary, but the real test has only just begun,” she said coldly.

The onlookers looked worried. "It seems this isn't over yet," someone whispered.

Chapter 1176 Facing an Even Stronger Enemy

Chapter 1176 Facing an Even Stronger Enemy

"What will happen next? Will they be able to handle the new challenges?" another passerby asked anxiously.

The woman in black continued, "You have found the crystal ball, but you do not know its true power. Now, I will take it back and use its power to achieve my purpose."

"You wish! We will protect the crystal ball!" Zhao De stepped forward, gripping his longsword tightly.

A brand new battle is about to begin, and an unknown fate awaits these brave warriors.

"Are you ready? We will face an even more powerful enemy," Zhao De asked firmly.

"No matter how difficult it is, we'll face it together." Lin Xiaomeng gripped her bow and arrow tightly, her gaze resolute.

The mysterious leader nodded and led the team to meet the upcoming new challenge.

"Then, let's fight!" the woman in black sneered.

The two exchanged a smile, their hearts filled with determination and confidence. As the curtain slowly rose on the battle, a new adventure continued...

Meanwhile, in a distant corner, the figure who had been secretly observing the scene wore a smug smile. "This game is getting more and more interesting. I really want to know what happens next."

Zhao De and Lin Xiaomeng led their team to the center of the secret chamber, facing the challenge from the woman in black. A tense atmosphere filled the air; everyone held their breath, preparing for the impending battle.

"Hmph, do you think you can protect this crystal ball with your strength? How naive." The woman in black sneered, a cunning glint in her eyes.

"We will not let you succeed!" Zhao De said firmly, brandishing his longsword and preparing to fight.

The onlookers began to discuss the scene. "Looks like another fight is about to start. This time, the opponent seems pretty strong," a young passerby muttered.

"Zhao De and his team will definitely win! Look at their eyes, they're full of determination." An elderly man said with a hint of admiration in his voice.

Just then, the woman in black suddenly reached out, and a powerful dark force erupted from her hand, rushing straight towards Zhao De and his group. The group immediately scattered, each seeking cover.

"Watch out for her attack!" Lin Xiaomeng shouted a warning, quickly firing several arrows in an attempt to distract the woman in black.

However, the woman in black seemed to have been prepared, easily dodging the arrows and continuing to cast dark magic. She clasped her hands together, chanted an incantation, and the entire secret chamber was instantly shrouded in darkness.

"The curtain of darkness descends!" Her voice echoed in the secret chamber.

The dark power spread rapidly, and the team members all felt a sense of oppression. Zhao De gritted his teeth and swung his sword forward, only to find himself trapped in a thick black mist, unable to see anything.

"Don't panic, everyone! Spread out!" he shouted.

The footsteps in the darkness grew closer, and Zhao De's heart pounded, but his hands didn't stop. Suddenly, a flash of cold light appeared, and an arrow pierced the air, striking the darkness ahead with pinpoint accuracy. The darkness was temporarily dispelled, revealing a dark figure.

"A perfect opportunity!" Zhao De seized the chance, swinging his sword with all his might, and slashed down. The dark power was shattered, and the figure of the woman in black gradually became visible.

"You guys are actually quite capable," the woman in black sneered, but a hint of wariness appeared in her eyes.

The onlookers cheered for Zhao De and his team. "Well done, do it again!" a young man shouted excitedly.

Chapter 1177 These people are really greedy

Chapter 1177 These people are really greedy

"Zhao De, now's the time!" Lin Xiaomeng quickly adjusted her position and fired another arrow, this time with greater precision.

The woman in black clearly hadn't expected such a swift counterattack. She hastily dodged, but was still struck in the shoulder by an arrow. She groaned in pain, staggered, but still didn't give up.

“You are indeed very strong, but I will make you pay the price,” she said through gritted teeth, then chanted the spell again, and the entire chamber began to tremble violently.

"Oh no, she's about to unleash an even stronger spell!" one of the team members exclaimed.

Zhao De and Lin Xiaomeng exchanged a glance, understanding that they couldn't give the woman in black time to complete her spell. Zhao De took a deep breath, gathered all his power, and shouted, "Shield of Light!"

A dazzling light erupted from his body, forming a massive light shield that blocked the way. The black-clad woman's dark power collided with the light shield, producing a deafening sound.

"Quickly, everyone attack together!" Zhao De shouted.

The team members acted swiftly, each employing their unique skills to launch a fierce attack on the woman in black. The dark power gradually weakened, and the woman in black's expression became ferocious.

"You ants..." she roared angrily, but in the end she could not withstand the combined attack of the crowd and was knocked to the ground.

The onlookers cheered. "Great! Zhao De and his team won!" a little girl shouted excitedly.

"This battle was absolutely fantastic!" exclaimed a middle-aged man.

Lin Xiaomeng stepped forward, gently helped the woman in black who had fallen to the ground, and asked, "Why did you do this? Who ordered you to do it?"

The woman in black coughed, a trace of blood trickling from the corner of her mouth. "I... I was just carrying out a mission. You'll never guess who the real mastermind is."

"Who is the mastermind behind this?" Zhao De pressed.

"You'll find out soon..." the woman in black said weakly before suddenly turning into a wisp of black smoke and disappearing.

"What does this mean?" Lin Xiaomeng looked at the empty ground with a puzzled expression.

"No matter what, let's get out of here first," Zhao De said in a deep voice.

The group tidied themselves up, picked up the crystal ball, and prepared to leave the temple. As they stepped out of the secret chamber, sunlight streamed in, making everything appear bright and warm.

The mysterious leader stepped to the front of the group, his gaze serious. "We must bring the crystal ball back to the organization and find out its true purpose."

“That’s right, we still have a long way to go.” Zhao De nodded.

Just as they were preparing to set off, a passing caravan came by, saw the crystal ball in their hands, and a glint of greed flashed in their eyes.

"You've found the legendary crystal ball?" The caravan leader stepped forward, his eyes gleaming. "This is priceless!"

“Yes, we found it, but we must take it with us now,” Zhao De said firmly.

"Can you protect something this important?" the leader sneered. "Why don't you ask us for help?"

As soon as the words were spoken, the caravan members drew their weapons, clearly preparing to seize the crystal ball.

The onlookers, seeing this, expressed their concern. "They just defeated such a strong opponent, and now a new enemy has appeared," someone whispered.

Chapter 1178 What's a Little Obstacle?

Chapter 1178 What's a Little Obstacle?

“These people are so greedy,” a woman said, frowning.

"We've already overcome so many difficulties, what's a little obstacle?" Lin Xiaomeng chuckled, drawing her bowstring taut, her eyes flashing like lightning.

"You asked for this," Zhao De said coldly, gripping his longsword tightly, ready to face the new enemy.

A new battle is about to begin, and an unknown fate still awaits these heroes. Meanwhile, the figure who has been observing from the shadows still wears a slight smile, watching everything unfold.

"This game is getting more and more interesting. I really want to know what will happen next," he thought to himself.

The caravan leader sneered, his long sword already drawn, and his men assumed attack stances. The atmosphere suddenly became tense.

"You bunch of reckless fools, do you really think you can protect the crystal ball with just a few of you?" The leader's voice was laced with disdain. "Hand over the crystal ball, and perhaps I might spare your lives."

The crowd began to whisper among themselves, many looking worried, clearly uneasy about the impending battle. An old man sighed softly, "Ah, what a disastrous day..."

“We have no time to waste here, nor do we want to cause any more pain,” Zhao De said in a deep voice, gripping his long sword tightly with a determined look in his eyes. “But if you insist on taking it, then I have no choice but to fight you to the end.”

Lin Xiaomeng's eyes were sharp as an eagle's; her bow was already fully drawn, ready to fire at any moment. "Whoever makes the first move is courting death," she warned coldly.

One of the caravan members, unable to contain himself, brandished his spear and charged at Zhao De, shouting, "Take them down!"

Zhao De dodged the attack to the side and swiftly counterattacked, his longsword striking the opponent's spear with a crisp sound. Immediately afterward, his teammates joined the battle, each displaying their unique skills, engaging the caravan members in fierce combat.

"This is incredible! These people are amazing!" a young man exclaimed excitedly to his friend.

"Yes, she just defeated such a strong woman in black, and now she can easily deal with this group." The friend nodded in agreement, his eyes filled with envy.

Just as the battle reached a stalemate, the mysterious leader suddenly stepped forward, a burst of light emanating from his hand, which then transformed into a powerful energy blast that sent several approaching enemies flying. "Enough! I don't want to see innocent lives bleed because of greed anymore."

"Who are you?" the leader asked in shock, realizing he couldn't see his suddenly appearing opponent at all.

"That's none of your business," the mysterious leader said calmly. "Now, please leave, or you'll face the consequences."