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"Look! That warrior looks like he's about to unleash a powerful attack!" someone in the crowd shouted.

Upon hearing the exclamation, everyone present instantly held their breath and stared at the sky, awaiting the miracle that was about to unfold. At the same time, several men in black also sensed the strange atmosphere permeating the air and involuntarily stopped their attacks, looking up. "What on earth is this guy up to?" the leader murmured, his tone tinged with doubt and apprehension.

In that instant, Zhao De suddenly swung his arm and pointed forward—several golden beams shot out from his fingertips like arrows towards the densely packed enemies closing in. These seemingly ordinary beams of light actually contained immense destructive power, triggering a chain reaction of explosions upon contact with their targets. "Ah—!" Screams erupted as the unfortunate ones struck collapsed to the ground, some even turning to ashes...

"That's amazing!" a young man exclaimed excitedly, his eyes shining. "If only I had that kind of power..." Before he could finish, a middle-aged man interrupted him, "Stop talking nonsense. The most important thing now is to help this hero relieve some of the pressure." With that, the latter quickly turned and ran back to call more strong men from the village to join the defense.

Meanwhile, the battle in the sky entered its final, fiercest phase. "Hmph, do you think you can win like this?" Despite suffering heavy losses, the enemy refused to give up their chance to counterattack. The leader took a deep breath and then uttered a strange incantation. Under his command, his remaining subordinates began to form a special formation, preparing to unleash a more powerful spell in an attempt to reverse their disadvantageous situation.

Meanwhile, Guo Jing, who had just returned to the front lines after dealing with an emergency in the village, also noticed the changes here. "Oh no! I have to hurry and help!" Thinking this, he didn't linger and immediately activated his spiritual power, riding the wind towards the scene of the battle…

"Keep going, brother! Just hold on until I get there!" His distant shouts seemed to give Zhao De, who was in a critical situation, boundless energy, and brought a bit of life back to his face. "Did you hear that? Reinforcements are coming soon! We must get through this..."

Chapter 1136 Unexpected Situation

Chapter 1136 Unexpected Situation

Just then, a sharp whistle rang out from somewhere in the crowd below, followed by a series of footsteps. "Everyone, please prepare yourselves. More dangers may be on the horizon... but as long as we unite and work together, no difficulty is insurmountable!" It turned out that a volunteer team temporarily assembled by the village chief was on its way to join the battle, hoping to provide more assistance and support to the protagonists.

“That’s right, we should all do our part!” a young woman suddenly said. Inspired, she immediately mobilized others around her to collect usable supplies or provide direct medical and logistical support to help the frontline soldiers fight better. “Yes, yes, is there anything else we can help with?” Other villagers also responded, expressing their willingness to lend a helping hand to overcome the difficulties together.

The scene was incredibly busy and tense, yet also filled with heartwarming moments. Everyone was united by a shared belief in protecting their home from evil...

Just as the two forces were fiercely clashing, strange ripples suddenly appeared in the air. Zhao De was surprised to find that the space in front of him seemed to be subtly distorted—could it be that a mysterious expert was secretly helping him? Or perhaps something worse… Just then, a deep, resonant voice suddenly rang out from nowhere, causing everyone's hearts to tighten abruptly:

"You think this contest will be decided so easily? Hmph, you're being too naive. The real game has only just begun..."

The voice was filled with authority and oppression, causing everyone to involuntarily stop what they were doing. For a moment, the standoff between the sky and the ground seemed to be paused, and everyone's gaze was fixed on the invisible yet suffocating presence in the air.

“That voice… could it be…” whispers came from the crowd. Several elders had clearly made a connection, but no one dared to be sure what kind of power it was.

Just as everyone was immersed in the fear of the unknown, a beam of light rose from behind Zhao De, instantly spreading out to form a huge light shield that protected the entire battlefield. "No matter who you are, anyone who wants to harm our village will not succeed so easily!" His tone was firm, and his eyes flashed with an uncompromising light.

This action not only greatly encouraged his companions, but also inspired courage in the villagers: "Yes! We must not back down!" "That's right, our village has never been afraid of evil forces!" Resounding voices echoed from all around.

However, the mysterious figure's cold laughter followed immediately: "Oh? Since that's the case, then let me show you true power." His figure slowly materialized—an old man in a black robe with a cold expression. The temperature in the air plummeted several degrees, and even time seemed to slow down before him.

Meanwhile, an unexpected situation arose on Guo Jing's side: the route that was supposed to reach the front lines was suddenly blocked. "What happened? This road has collapsed!" Faced with such a sudden change, he immediately realized the seriousness of the problem. "Quickly find another route to detour!" Although the situation was urgent, he remained calm and composed, directing the team to quickly adjust their direction and move forward.

Chapter 1137 Facing It Together

Chapter 1137 Facing It Together

Meanwhile, on the other side of the battlefield, the fighting reached a fever pitch once again.

"This guy's strength is terrifying!"

"However, that hero doesn't seem to be underestimated either... I really hope to see who wins in the end."

"Don't just watch, guys! We need to get into the fight too!" Several young men were eager to join in, but were stopped by the slightly older ones: "Don't rush, the most important thing right now is to protect the village according to plan! We'll talk about it later."

"But what if that hero gets into danger if we don't help?" Their worry was palpable. At that moment, someone stepped forward and suggested, "How about this, we create some noise here to attract some of the enemy's attention?" This suggestion was immediately met with unanimous approval and was quickly put into practice.

With this coordinated effort, the battle between the two sides became increasingly stalemate, while the uninvited guest in the sky began to unleash even more unpredictable moves in an attempt to deliver a fatal blow.

"It seems we've really met our match this time... but we absolutely cannot give up!" Despite the extremely unfavorable situation, Zhao De showed no sign of cowardice; on the contrary, his fighting spirit only grew stronger. "As long as I have a breath left, I will fight with all my might to protect this land and all those who trust me!"

Suddenly, a powerful surge of energy erupted from nearby—it was the long-awaited Guo Jing, who had finally overcome numerous obstacles to arrive and join the attack. "Don't worry! No matter who the opponent is, we'll face them together!" The two men nodded in unison and launched a fierce attack together…

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Just as the battle was about to reach its crucial moment, a young woman appeared in the crowd. Her gaze was resolute, and she clutched a seemingly ordinary piece of jewelry tightly in her hand. Just as she was about to take action, she was suddenly stopped by a strange man: "Who are you? Why are you here at a time like this?"

The young woman looked firmly at the slightly wary stranger in front of her, smiled slightly, and said, "My name is Zhao De, and I came here specifically to help. News of your village's difficulties has already spread. I know I may not be able to do much, but I can at least do my part."

Her words, though gentle, were full of power, standing out in the tense atmosphere. "This ornament is no ordinary object; it possesses the ability to interfere with an opponent's senses," Zhao De explained softly, as he slowly raised the ornament in his hand—instantly, the entire battlefield was covered by a soft yet imperceptible light.

“You’re right, but the situation is unclear… what if you are…” The stranger’s words were interrupted by a sudden, intensified spatial distortion. The old man in black robes seemed to sense this and stopped his attack, his sharp eyes scanning every corner around him.

"Hmph, I didn't expect there to be others trying to stir things up besides these ants? Very well, let me see just how powerful this so-called 'miracle' really is!" As the voice fell, the air seemed to freeze, becoming heavy, and everyone's breathing became more rapid. At this moment, Zhao De and Guo Jing were doing their best to resist the old man's powerful attack, but they quickly noticed the change in the situation.

Chapter 1138 Witness the True Power

Chapter 1138 Witness the True Power

"She's our comrade! Don't let her get hurt!" Zhao De's voice pierced through the crowd, reaching the softest part of everyone's heart. "Listen up, everyone! No matter what happens next, please protect Miss Zhao De and every one of our fellow villagers!"

"Understood!" the villagers responded in unison, and immediately adjusted their formation to prepare for the upcoming new storm.

Just as everyone was on high alert, the mysterious old man finally couldn't contain his anger and launched the first attack. A dark red light suddenly appeared in his hand, which then transformed into countless extremely sharp blades of energy that attacked Zhao De.

"Get out of the way!" a bold young man couldn't help but shout. However, faced with such a sudden and extremely fierce attack, even though Zhao De was prepared, it would be difficult for her to escape unscathed—but at this critical moment, the ornament she had been holding tightly in her hand suddenly burst forth with dazzling brilliance!

As this strange power spread, everyone present could clearly feel that the pressure, which had previously seemed inescapable, was suddenly weakened or even isolated by some kind of mysterious energy. "What... is going on?" Even the black-robed elder couldn't help but show a hint of surprise and stopped his attack to carefully examine Zhao De.

"Hmph, it's just relying on external objects..." Despite this, the other party still refused to give up and continued to apply pressure: "But do you really think you can beat me like this?" After saying that, he once again gathered a huge amount of energy, trying to destroy the ignorant little girl in front of him and everyone under her protection in one fell swoop.

Seeing this, Guo Jing immediately shouted and leaped forward to block the deadly attack: "We absolutely cannot let him succeed!" At the same time, Zhao De quickly moved to her side and used all his strength to shield her from the invisible pressure coming from all directions: "Hold on! I believe we will find the key to breaking this deadlock!"

Just as the two were giving it their all, cheers and shouts suddenly erupted from afar. "Reinforcements have arrived! More villagers are coming with all sorts of equipment!" It turned out that the village chief himself was leading an even larger and more organized volunteer force that had just come into view…

At this moment, the villagers brought not only an increase in manpower, but also an unprecedented boost in morale. The air was filled with the determination to fight and the confidence to win.

"Great! The reinforcements have finally arrived!" a villager shouted, waving his weapon. "Let's take down this villain together!"

“Yes! We can’t let our heroes fight alone!” another woman said, her eyes glistening with tears.

Just as everyone was preparing to launch a fierce attack on the enemy, the old man in black robes smiled coldly: "No matter how many come, it will be in vain... Since that's the case, then let me show you true power!"

The words had barely left his lips when the air on the battlefield suddenly seemed to freeze, even breathing became heavier. Then, dark clouds began to gather, a fierce wind arose, and lightning roared—an immense surge of energy was rapidly gathering…

Guo Jing frowned as he looked up at the sky: "What kind of magic is this? Could it be that this guy can control the weather? This is unbelievable..."

"Now is not the time for lamentation; we need to come up with a solution quickly," Zhao De calmly replied, then turned to his newly arrived supporters and explained, "Listen up, everyone, please find a safe place to take shelter from the rain and lightning as soon as possible. Leave the rest to us."

Chapter 1139 Giving You Some Courage

Chapter 1139 Giving You Some Courage

"No problem!" a young man replied without hesitation. "Don't worry, we'll protect ourselves and not hold you back. We'll also do our best to support the heroes fighting on the front lines!"

At this incredibly tense moment, the young woman surnamed Zhao once again raised the ornament in her hand, which shimmered with a soft light. After she whispered a few incantations—a strange scene unfolded!

The storms and lightning that should have raged across the entire area were instead blocked by some kind of transparent barrier. The world outside this barrier seemed to retain its original chaotic state, but within it, a relatively safe and peaceful place had formed.

"Wow, this is amazing! It's like a living magic shield!" a little boy exclaimed in surprise, his eyes sparkling with curiosity and admiration.

Just as everyone was immersed in amazement, the black-robed elder's expression turned extremely ugly. "Damn little brat..." he cursed through gritted teeth, then focused all his attention back on fighting the energy barrier that Zhao De and the others had erected.

Faced with the enemy's increasingly fierce offensive, Zhao De showed no sign of backing down. "Brother Guo, doesn't this scene seem familiar?" she said, slightly dodging an ice spike attack that was falling from the sky.

"Are you referring to the records in that ancient book?" The other person seemed to understand her meaning instantly and also skillfully dealt with the various elemental attacks flying around them. "That's right. According to the book, if you can summon enough positive willpower at a critical moment, you can turn the tide... and now may be that so-called critical moment!"

Meanwhile, the growing number of people joining the battle from the periphery gradually sensed the change in the air. "Something feels off," one middle-aged man muttered to himself. "It's like some invisible force is gathering."

Indeed, just as they said, under the watchful eyes of countless people, a path illuminated by tiny fluorescent lights quietly formed and eventually pointed to the girl in the very center, who was struggling to resist the onslaught of a powerful enemy...

"Is this really possible?" the young woman asked her companion in a low voice, her eyes showing both determination and a hint of worry.

Guo Jing gave her an encouraging smile and replied, "I believe you can do it. We all believe you can do it. In any case, as long as your heart is full of light, there is no darkness that cannot be overcome."

Upon hearing this, Zhao De nodded, took a deep breath as if he had found some source of strength, and resolutely took a step forward. "Then... let's create a miracle together!"

Just as Zhao De finished speaking, the entire battlefield suddenly fell silent. The wind and thunder seemed to have been paused, and all eyes were focused on the young woman. Her expression became exceptionally serious, and the jewelry in her hand shone even brighter.

"Go for it, Brother Zhao!" A little girl's voice rang out from the edge of the crowd, her voice young but full of encouragement. "We're all behind you supporting you!"

“That’s right, this isn’t just your problem,” a burly-looking man chimed in. “While we can’t use magic like you, we can at least give you some encouragement!”

Chapter 1140 The odds of victory will greatly increase

Chapter 1140 The odds of victory will greatly increase

As more and more people spontaneously joined in cheering for Zhao De, an invisible yet enormous positive energy was rapidly gathering and spreading—this is precisely the "power of positive will" described in ancient books.

The old man in black robes was clearly taken aback by the sudden turn of events: "This is... impossible! How could you ignorant ants do such a thing... Hmph! I will never allow this to happen!"

Suddenly, it raised both arms and swung them towards the sky, attempting to dismantle the power of this unity through more forceful means. For a moment, the chaotic, swirling energy seemed poised to tear everything in its path apart…

But just then——

Wow! This is even more exciting than a performance by a theatrical troupe! An old man selling tea by the roadside put down his busy work and stared intently at the center of the scene. "This young lady really doesn't seem to be an ordinary lady from a wealthy family."

"Grandpa, look! That halo looks like it's going to envelop everyone!" the old man's granddaughter exclaimed excitedly, pointing to the expanding area illuminated by the fluorescent light.

At the same time, Zhao De felt an unprecedented warmth and power surging through her body. "That's right... now is the best time..." she silently murmured a sentence only she could hear, then closed her eyes and took the final step forward with all her might!

When that energy, gathered from countless people, reached its peak—

"A miracle has occurred!" someone shouted from afar, their voice filled with barely concealed excitement. "Look over there, what's happened?"

The previously dark and heavy space was instantly covered by a dazzling golden light, engulfing the entire field of vision. The storm and lightning were all swallowed up without a trace; even the once arrogant old man in black robes was affected and looked disheveled.

Seeing this, Guo Jing quickly stepped forward to support him, saying, "Well done, Zhao De! But we must not be careless; this guy is not completely defeated yet!"

Indeed, after a brief setback, the mage quickly regained his footing. "Hmph... You really think you can defeat me like this? Utterly foolish humans, let me show you what the true laws of darkness are..." He began chanting the spell again.

Meanwhile, Zhao De, after her successful attempt, wore an even more confident and composed expression. "It's okay, I already know what to do..." She turned to her friend beside her, whose eyes also held a firm gaze, and smiled in affirmation.