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"This...this can't be a joke, can it?" a middle-aged man said incredulously. "Do those people even know magic?"
Another young man frowned in thought: "New weapons? Experts accompanying them? Where did these guys come from? Have we already revealed too many of our trump cards?"
The little girl's expression changed upon hearing the news, but she quickly regained her composure and said firmly, "No matter what methods they use, we cannot give up easily. Now that we know their intentions, we can deploy our defenses more effectively."
"Well said!" a burly villager clapped his hands in approval. "The young girl has guts! We can't show weakness either. No matter how strong the enemy is, we people from the mountains aren't pushovers! Don't you all agree?"
Chapter 1086 Everyone Takes Their Places
Chapter 1086 Everyone Takes Their Places
"Yes!" A burst of enthusiastic cheers erupted from the crowd.
At this moment, Zhao De stepped forward, his eyes sharp: "Alright, now we need to concentrate even more and not let any more oversights occur." He paused, then continued: "Xiao Liu, you immediately lead your men to strengthen the defenses, paying particular attention to key locations that may be attacked; Amin, you are responsible for notifying everyone to prepare for battle and ensuring that every household knows the safe evacuation location."
The girl nodded gently. "I will increase the range of my spell and try to use some distracting illusions to confuse them and buy them more time to prepare."
Just then, an elderly woman walked over and patted the little girl's head. "What a sensible child. Don't push yourself too hard, sweetheart. Remember, staying alive is the most important thing, okay?"
"Hmm...I understand," the girl replied with a gentle smile.
Just as everyone was busy preparing, the faint sound of horses' hooves approached from afar. The sound grew clearer and closer...
Suddenly, a bright light streaked across the sky, followed by a deafening roar—it was the enemy's first signal flare!
"Looks like they've arrived! Everyone, get into position!" Zhao De shouted.
Meanwhile, a special team was hidden a little further from the village—the secret counterattack squad decided upon in the discussions last night. At this moment, Captain A-Jie was leading several handpicked, agile men, crawling forward silently towards the enemy's flank. "Brothers, give it your all! This is it!"
At that very moment, shrouded in thick white fog, another pair of eyes were intently focused on the changing battlefield situation—it was Xiao Wang, who had returned with the urgent intelligence report. He had now changed into night clothes and was mingling among the enemy troops to conduct reconnaissance…
Suddenly, an eerie silence descended, as if the air itself had frozen... Then, a deafening explosion resounded throughout the heavens and earth...
What followed was chaos—flames shot into the sky; screams and cries filled the air; people scattered and fled for refuge...
Upon seeing this, Zhao De immediately issued an order to organize a counterattack, while also reminding everyone: "Everyone must cooperate well, remain vigilant, and never let the enemy find an opening!"
Just as the fight was raging, an elderly man, badly injured and covered in blood, staggered up to Zhao De, panting and shouting:
"Boss... something bad has happened... the southern defense line has been breached! We've suffered heavy casualties... reinforcements are coming soon..."
Upon hearing the news, Zhao De's face immediately turned extremely grim. He knew the situation was extremely critical...
However, at that moment, a clear and powerful voice suddenly came from afar:
"Don't be afraid, reinforcements will be here soon!"
No sooner had the words left his mouth than several dark figures flashed out—it was the special operations team that had been on a secret mission earlier, arriving in an instant…
With the arrival of the special operations team, Zhao De's furrowed brows relaxed slightly. He quickly adjusted tactics, deploying the new force to the defense. "A-Jie, you lead your team in a flank attack from the south. Make sure to restore the defensive line as soon as possible!" he ordered.
"Received!" A-Jie replied succinctly and forcefully before leading his elite team away from sight at lightning speed.
Just as the situation on the battlefield began to change, several villagers were discussing something on a high ground on the outskirts of the village. "Did you see that? It looks like someone just sneaked around to the enemy's rear," a young man whispered to an old man beside him, pointing into the distance.
Chapter 1087 The Opportunity to Win
Chapter 1087 The Opportunity to Win
"Oh my, those are our counterattack troops! I never imagined there were such experts in our village," the old man exclaimed. "It seems we really have a chance to turn the tide this time."
"I hope so... I heard they're very well prepared this time." Another voice chimed in.
Meanwhile, at the heart of the battle, the girl was unleashing all the magic she knew, buying time for the villagers while creating chaos for the enemy. "Watch your step!" she shouted, and instantly a row of flames ignited on the ground, halting some of the approaching enemies.
"That's amazing!" exclaimed a young mother holding her crying child. "If this little girl hadn't been there, we probably would have been defeated by those bad guys long ago."
Just as the two sides were locked in a stalemate, Xiao Wang, who had previously infiltrated deep into enemy territory, finally found a suitable opportunity to send a signal back: the enemy commander was located in an open area with relatively weak defenses. "Now I can make good use of this intelligence," he thought to himself, and quickly and covertly withdrew from the area.
Just when the situation seemed to be turning around, the sky suddenly darkened further. The dense clouds seemed to foreshadow an ominous sign—a heavy rain was imminent. "This damn weather..." an elderly man busy moving supplies muttered, looking up at the sky, "Why did it have to rain at a time like this?"
Sure enough, the first raindrop landed on their faces soon after, followed by a torrential downpour. This not only affected people's vision, but worse, it greatly reduced the effectiveness of certain fire-attribute skills. "What should we do?" The girl frowned and looked at Uncle Zhao De beside her, who looked exhausted but still insisted on directing the overall situation.
“It’s alright,” the latter gave her a firm look, “As long as we are united, there is no difficulty we cannot overcome. Just hold on a little longer, and dawn will eventually come.”
In this situation, filled with both uncertainty and hope, night deepened. Yet, even under such difficult conditions, a few individuals refused to give up on any chance of victory…
The rain poured down, as if the sky itself were about to collapse. In the village, the firelight was gradually suppressed by the rain, but the battle continued, and everyone gritted their teeth and persevered.
Ajay, leading his squad, launched a flanking attack, moving with the agility of cheetahs through the woods. "Ready?" he asked, turning to his men, each giving him a powerful look. "Move!" he whispered the command. Instantly, arrows and magic clashed, piercing the night sky.
Meanwhile, on the high ground on the other side of the village, the villagers were still observing the changes on the battlefield. Seeing a series of explosions and flashes of light from magical collisions erupting behind the enemy lines, one of the young men exclaimed, "Look! Our people have begun to fight back!" The old man beside him squinted, gazing ahead, "This scene is truly exhilarating. I hope the children will return safely."
At the heart of the battle, the girl was utterly exhausted, but she still struggled to cast spells to maintain the defensive line from being breached. "Keep going..." she muttered to herself, trying to encourage herself.
Chapter 1088 Facing Challenges Head-on
Chapter 1088 Facing Challenges Head-on
"Go, little girl!" came the encouraging voices of several women from not far away. "You are our hero!" Hearing these words, she felt a warm power flow through her body and gripped the magic wand in her hand again.
Just then, a piercing bugle call shattered the tranquility of the rain—a signal! It indicated that the team members who had infiltrated behind enemy lines had found the perfect opportunity to launch a fatal attack. Zhao De, keenly sensing this signal, immediately made arrangements: "Attention everyone! Assemble immediately! Proceed according to the previous plan!"
Minutes later, the already passive enemy suddenly became even more panicked. Their commander, as the intelligence had predicted, was indeed in a weakly defended position with few guards, and was now facing heavy fire from all directions. "Protect the general!" a guard shouted, but it seemed too late…
The villagers watching from afar were even more excited: "My God! I never thought we would win... This is so exciting!" Some cheered and jumped for joy; others silently prayed that this counterattack would completely crush the invaders.
Just when everyone thought victory was imminent, an unexpected event occurred: several massive bolts of lightning suddenly struck the village. "Oh no... this isn't an ordinary storm..." a sense of foreboding flashed through the girl's mind. Then, a blinding flash of light illuminated almost the entire night sky, followed by a deafening roar...
After the dust settled, everyone present stared in astonishment at the figure slowly appearing in the sky—it was actually the legendary ancient deity!
"Who dares to misbehave on my territory?" The voice was authoritative yet gentle.
The surroundings fell silent instantly...
“What should we do? The situation has become more complicated now…” Zhao De said softly.
“Perhaps…we could try to communicate with this deity?” the girl suggested cautiously.
The two exchanged a smile and chose to face the unexpected challenge head-on.
Surrounded by the villagers' astonishment and silence, the ancient deity hovered in the air, radiating a dazzling light. His arrival brought an unprecedented stillness to this chaotic land.
A villager whispered, trembling, "Is this really... a legendary deity?"
Another elderly man beside him nodded, his eyes filled with awe and surprise: "I remember my grandfather once told me a story about the descent of the sky god. It seems this isn't just a legend!"
The girl bit her lip, then turned to Zhao De and said firmly, "We have to try, no matter what. Maybe he's just here to stop this fight."
Zhao De nodded, a barely perceptible anxiety flashing in his eyes: "Alright, let's go up together."
The two walked together toward the ancient deity, struggling through the mud. All eyes were on them.
"Stop." The voice rang out again, vast and distant as if from the heavens. Zhao De and the girl immediately halted. "Who are you two? Why are you starting a fight here?"
Faced with such a powerful being, Zhao De took a deep breath and looked up to reply, "Honorable deity, greetings. I am Zhao De, the leader here. Actually, these conflicts were not initiated by our soldiers. The real enemy is a group of invaders, and my comrades and I are doing our best to defend our homeland from invasion."
Chapter 1089 did not immediately express a stance.
Chapter 1089 did not immediately express a stance.
The ancient deity did not immediately respond, but slowly bent down to gaze at the corpses and wounded scattered on the ground. "Such a bloody scene… was everything you did truly to protect the people here?"
At this moment, the old village chief, who had been standing quietly to the side, suddenly stepped forward and knelt down: "Please listen to me, esteemed ones, this young soldier and that brave girl are the hope of all of us. It is because of their selfless dedication that so many families can be reunited tonight." After he finished speaking, many villagers followed the old man's example and knelt down to express their support for the two.
Seeing this, the previously aloof being seemed to relax its guard slightly. "Since what you say is true, then I will refrain from interfering in your affairs for the time being. However, remember, I will always watch over this land and will not allow any meaningless acts of destruction to continue."
Just then, a series of hurried footsteps interrupted their conversation—it was A-Jie, who had just returned to the group to report the situation. "Captain!" he shouted, rushing towards Zhao De, his face filled with anxiety. "It's bad! A new wave of enemy troops is approaching the north gate of the village!"
Upon hearing this news, everyone present gasped. "What do we do now?" the girl asked, knowing the problem was serious but still hoping to get some solution or comfort from her companion.
Zhao De closed his eyes and pondered for a few seconds. When he opened them again, his gaze was as firm as iron: "No matter how things develop next, we must hold on to the end! We cannot let the efforts of our comrades who sacrificed their lives be in vain."
After saying this, he immediately turned to give instructions to the others to prepare for the new crisis; at the same time, he did not forget to add to the figure that was faintly visible in the sky: "Great being, please believe that we will prove ourselves worthy of your trust with our actions!"
As the orders were relayed, the entire camp was quickly transformed into a tense, busy, yet orderly atmosphere...
Just as she was about to leave, the girl turned back and looked into those eyes that seemed to pierce through all illusions and reach the depths of her soul, whispering, "Would you care what happened here...?"
The deity smiled, but did not directly answer her question, leaving behind only a cryptic statement:
"The struggles of the mortal world are always unpredictable. Only those whose inner light never fades can overcome all difficulties and reach the other side of victory."
After he finished speaking, his figure gradually faded and disappeared; however, not long after he left, faint points of light began to twinkle in the night sky, as if countless stars had gathered together...
"What we need to do is not just resist new threats," Zhao De said firmly to all his team members. "We also need to make the light that protects us shine even longer."
At this moment, a strange sense of determination and courage permeates the air—even though the road ahead is full of unknowns and challenges.
As Zhao De finished speaking, the entire village seemed to be activated by an invisible force. The villagers, recovering from their shock, spontaneously began preparing for the impending battle. Young people brought out weapons from their homes, elders offered words of encouragement and support, and even the children did their best to help pass on information and supplies.
Chapter 1090 No More Manpower Available
Chapter 1090 No More Manpower Available
"Look over there!" a villager exclaimed to the old man beside him, pointing to the approaching enemy outside the north gate. "They look like... the Demon Army!"
The old man squinted and examined it carefully: "That's right, it really is those monsters. Hopefully, Captain Zhao and the others can lead us to victory once again."