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Just as the villagers were discussing amongst themselves, Zhao De's voice broke the silence once more: "Everyone, focus! Don't let these distractions affect you. Remember what our objective is!" His words, though brief, were powerful, immediately drawing everyone's attention. At the same time, Ling Xi, standing to the side, gripped her sharp blade tightly, her gaze sweeping firmly across her surroundings, seemingly prepared for any eventuality.
Chapter 997 Let's go, let's go take a look.
Chapter 997 Let's go take a look.
Suddenly, an ominous tremor ran through the air.
"Damn it, the enemy seems to have activated some kind of defense mechanism!" Zhao De shouted, reminding everyone to stay alert.
Almost at the same time, a beam of light shot rapidly from a distance, its target being Lingxi.
But she didn't panic. Instead, she smiled slightly and quickly moved to a relatively safe position to avoid the attack.
"Be careful, young lady!" an elderly man watching from a distance called out, his words filled with deep concern. "Those people won't hold back!"
Just then, Yuki stepped forward gracefully, slowly raising her staff, which emitted a ghostly blue light, and drew several strange symbols in the air. Instantly, a powerful and invisible force surged from the tip of the staff, forming a transparent barrier that enveloped everyone. "This should hold them off for a while, right? Let's get out of here quickly."
Just when everyone thought the crisis had temporarily subsided, an unexpected event occurred—a huge iron cage suddenly fell from the sky, landing less than three meters in front of the group. "Heh heh, it seems your escape won't be so easy!" the person hidden in the shadows said smugly. His laughter sounded unusually jarring, particularly jarring in the quiet night.
Faced with the sudden turn of events, Ye Lan frowned but didn't show much anxiety. "Hmph, you think you can trap us with such methods?" As he spoke, he began to mobilize his magic power and unleashed a powerful spell towards the obstacle. In an instant, sparks flew and loud bangs echoed, and the seemingly impenetrable structure crumbled into fragments scattered all over the ground.
"Wow, that's amazing! He's like a hero from a movie!" A boy watching nearby was so excited he couldn't speak.
With the last obstacle gone, the team resumed their march. "The final checkpoint is just ahead," Zhao De glanced back at his companions, "Ready for the final challenge?"
"As long as I have a breath left, I will not give up the fight!" Lingxi answered first, her tone full of determination.
"That's right, for our ideals, for the future, and for our own right to survival!" the others echoed.
Just then, hurried footsteps sounded from ahead. "They're here again!" a scout rushed back to report. "And...it looks like reinforcements are coming!"
"Damn it, it's like a persistent ghost!" Zhao De cursed, but quickly rallied. "Listen up, everyone: no matter what happens, we must persevere. This is our only option!"
"Understood, Captain! We will not let you down no matter what!" The members saluted in unison to show their determination.
What followed was a new and even more intense round of clashes...
Meanwhile, two men, hidden not far away and observing the entire scene, were exchanging opinions:
"What exactly are these people looking for that would cause such a large-scale conflict? There's probably more to it than meets the eye, isn't there?"
“Definitely, bro. And I also suspect it might be related to the recently rumored newly discovered secret ruins.”
The other person replied, casually lighting a pipe, taking a deep drag, and exhaling swirling white smoke, "But this could be an opportunity for us anyway. Let's go take a look."
After saying this, the two turned and left this bustling yet turbulent land, leaving behind the still-unresolved clamor and sounds of struggle that gradually faded into the distance...
Chapter 998 Remaining Calm and Composed
Chapter 998 Remaining Calm and Composed
Just as the battle was about to erupt, the air seemed to grow heavy. At that moment, a sudden bolt of lightning cleaved the night, striking the heart of the enemy camp. A figure clad in black armor, his cloak billowing in the wind, descended from the sky—it was none other than the legendary, mysterious assassin, Nightshade.
"Oh my, isn't this Brother Ye Lan? And Miss Ling Xi too... It seems tonight is destined to be an extraordinary night!" Someone in the crowd exclaimed, prompting several people around to nod in agreement.
Seeing the arrival of reinforcements, Zhao De felt a slight sense of relief: "I didn't expect you to come too. Perfect, you can lend us a hand!"
"Hey, how could I not join in the fun?" Nightshade chuckled in response, but his eyes were fixed on the other side. "Don't let your guard down. The real contest has only just begun."
In the blink of an eye, the enemy seemed to have sensed the arrival of reinforcements and quickly adjusted their tactics, preparing for an even fiercer attack. With a command, hundreds of enemies armed with various weapons surged forward like a tidal wave. Arrows flew and swords clashed, creating a bloody and intense scene in the dark, silent night.
"Wow, this scene is truly breathtaking! It's like a big-budget movie production!" exclaimed a young man among the onlookers. Next to him stood an older man who shook his head with a worried expression. "Sigh, if this fight continues, I wonder how many innocent lives will be lost... I hope they can end all of this soon."
At the same time, Yukihime once again raised the staff that emitted a ghostly blue light. Rings of light gradually spread out, weaving in mid-air to form a massive shield that tightly protected the group. "Let's move forward, everyone, now's the time!" she shouted, her brows drenched in sweat, yet her voice remained calm and composed.
"There's a cave up ahead where we can hide temporarily," Lingxi suggested, pointing to a small entrance not far away. "Let's go inside and talk!"
As everyone moved quickly, a series of booming sounds and piercing screams came from behind. Clearly, the enemy wasn't about to give up easily and had quickened their pace to pursue them relentlessly.
As soon as they stepped into the depths of the cave, a violent tremor shook the area, as if the entire mountain range was about to be overturned. "This is bad! They must have triggered some kind of device!" Zhao De immediately realized the urgency of the situation and said to the others, "We must hold this place no matter what until we find a way to break the spell!"
"Don't worry, Captain, we've fought this hard for our dreams! How could we give up so easily?!" One of the team members patted his chest proudly and assured his teammates, then waved his arm to signal them to get into a defensive stance.
However, not long after, a strange sound was heard, as if some heavy object was slowly approaching... Everyone couldn't help but feel a chill: Could there be traps or mechanisms waiting for them inside?
"Hey, hey, what is that? It sounds pretty creepy!" A curious underling peeked out to try and see what was going on, but the next second he was so frightened by what he saw that he gasped in horror—it was a huge rock monster!
"Uh... guys, we might be in a bit of trouble..." he stammered, pointing ahead.
Chapter 999 A Moment of Life and Death
Chapter 999 A Moment of Life and Death
"Huh? What's going on?" Ye Lan, who was bringing up the rear, turned around and asked. When he followed the direction of the pointing finger and saw the enormous body slowly moving towards them, he couldn't help but frown. "Looks like this is quite a problem..."
At this critical moment, more voices suddenly came from outside, as if another force had joined the fray.
"There seems to be something new going on outside!" Lingxi alertly reminded her companions.
"Who is it? Is it friend or foe?!" Zhao De clenched his fists, his face grave, and looked out of the cave.
"We'll only know by going out and seeing for ourselves." Nightshade chuckled softly, reaching for the scabbard at his waist. "But no matter what, we must forge a path for our future!"
"That's right, whatever awaits us ahead, let's face it bravely!" Yuki smiled and nodded, her eyes shining with determination and hope.
Ye Lan and Ye Ying exchanged a glance, remaining silent in tacit agreement. At this moment, the noise outside the cave grew increasingly louder, and the faint sounds of clashing weapons could be heard.
"Judging from this commotion, it's either the enemy or trouble," Zhao De analyzed with a furrowed brow. "But either way, we can't just sit here and wait to die."
Before the words were even finished, a loud crash resounded, and the cave entrance was smashed open. Everyone immediately went on alert, drawing their weapons to prepare for the new challenge. A white figure emerged from the darkness, followed by many others, some even carrying wounded warriors, slowly entering their field of vision.
"My God, that's..." someone in the crowd exclaimed softly, "The Snow Queen?!" This remark drew gasps of surprise from those around them.
Sure enough, familiar faces gradually came into view behind the woman at the head of the group—these were allies who had fought side by side on the northern battlefield. "Looks like we're not so unlucky this time, at least it's our own people!" the young man commented excitedly again, while the old man beside him finally showed a hint of relief.
"Sister Xue'er?" Lingxi called out in surprise and quickly went to greet her. "What are you doing here? And them..."
The Snow Queen smiled gently and placed her hand on Lingxi's shoulder to comfort her: "We brought our troops here immediately after receiving the intelligence. We even encountered many fleeing villagers along the way who gave us directions. I didn't expect the situation to develop so quickly..."
Meanwhile, the rock monster showed no sign of stopping; instead, it accelerated its advance. Each heavy step it took caused the ground to tremble, making the already precarious space even more dangerous. "Hey! That monster's still there! Stop talking!" the curious younger brother couldn't help but shout, drawing everyone's attention back to the impending threat.
Nightshade nodded slightly and looked at his companions: "Now that our friendly forces have arrived in time, things are much easier. Let's split up! Zhao De, you lead these people to a relatively safe place to settle down; Nightshade and I will deal with that big guy; as for the rest of you—get ready for the next attack."
Just as everyone was performing their duties, several dark figures suddenly emerged from the depths of the cave. They moved with incredible speed and cunning, and in the blink of an eye, several unarmed villagers lay dead in pools of blood.
Chapter 1000: Forming a Defense
Chapter 1000: Forming a Defense
"What's going on... what is this thing?!" one of the soldiers who had just joined the battle asked in terror, and the surrounding air seemed to freeze.
"Damn it, are they creatures from the underworld?!" The experienced veteran gritted his teeth and revealed the truth, then directed his teammates to form a defensive formation.
As the battle intensified, new sparks flew as the forces inside and outside the cave converged.
"Heave-ho!" Someone shouted, instantly igniting the fighting spirit of the crowd.
Meanwhile, Ye Lan and Ye Ying used their agility to launch a fierce attack on the rock beast. Every move they made was precise and powerful, and their momentum was overwhelming, drawing cheers from the spectators.
"Wow! That's so cool!" The young man from before cheered and clapped with shining eyes.
Just as both sides were extremely focused, a strange melody suddenly drifted from afar, melodious like heavenly music yet full of mysterious allure.
After everyone stopped and listened intently for a moment, they found their bodies beginning to sway uncontrollably to the rhythm...
"Wait—there's something wrong with this melody! Stop all unnecessary movements!" Xue'er, who had keenly sensed something amiss, shouted a warning. "Everyone be careful! It might be an enemy trap!"
"A trap?" A murmur of doubt arose from the crowd. However, when they saw that the previously ferocious monster had become much quieter after hearing the music, they realized that things might not be so simple.
"Is there really anyone who can control the whole situation in such a complex and chaotic way?" the old man muttered to himself, a sense of awe rising in his heart.
Just as everyone was wondering what to do next, the music stopped abruptly, replaced by another wave of even more intense and powerful footsteps.
"Who? Another new opponent?" Zhao De looked gravely in the direction they had come from, signaling his team to prepare for defense. "No matter what, we must remain calm in the face of any unexpected situation!"
However, what happened next was far beyond his expectations—
"Hey, doesn't that look like Master Yun Ge from our village who's been missing for so long... How come she suddenly appeared here?"
One of the villagers rubbed his eyes in disbelief and asked. The others who knew Master Yun Ge were all shocked, unable to believe whether what they were seeing was real or an illusion.
Amidst everyone's confusion, a gentle yet firm voice rang out: "Please don't worry, everyone. I've come to help you quell this disaster. Please lower your guard and follow me." Then, the legendary musician slowly walked towards the center of the battlefield…
"Can we really trust this person? Or is there something else going on behind the scenes?" Xue'er asked her companion Zhao De thoughtfully, her eyes flashing with a hint of doubt.
Zhao De frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then replied softly, "We have no other choice at the moment. Since she said she's willing to help, we might as well choose to believe her for now. But everyone must remain highly vigilant and not let their guard down." After saying that, he turned to the crowd and announced the decision.
Although the villagers were still somewhat hesitant, they nodded in agreement, led by the old soldier. The musician—Master Yun Ge—slowly walked to the front line and stopped less than ten feet from the rock beast. He then drew an exquisite flute from his sleeve, placed it to his lips, and gently began to play a long, melodious tune…
Chapter 1001 The Miraculous
Chapter 1001 The Miraculous
The previously restless and roaring monster seemed to be completely soothed by this heavenly sound. Its eyes, as big as copper bells, gradually became gentle and peaceful, and its huge body slowly curled up and fell asleep on the ground. "How is this possible?!" "This is too amazing..." Incredulous discussions continued to rise from the crowd.
"Hey! You two young men over there, come quick and see what's going on!"
Upon hearing this, the two young men who had been observing the battle from the shadows—the same young man who had just praised Ye Lan and his companion's martial arts skills and his friend—immediately stepped forward. "What's going on, guys?" the young man asked casually.