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The air around them suddenly became heavy. Lingxi narrowed her eyes, carefully observing the group: "Your words sound quite profound, please elaborate!"

At this moment, the mysterious figure standing at the front removed her hood, revealing a face that appeared slightly youthful yet exuded unwavering determination. Her eyes were as captivating as the brightest stars in the night.

The little girl tugged at the clothes of the man next to her and whispered, "That lady doesn't seem to have any ill intentions towards us~ And... I don't think the dog Wangcai is showing any hostility."

Upon hearing this, the group relaxed their guard slightly, but remained highly vigilant. The mysterious woman chuckled softly, then slowly said, "My name is Ye Lan. I am indeed not an enemy, but an ally here to help you. However, to overcome the current calamity, we need to complete a small task—rescuing our friend imprisoned deep within the ancient tower."

The villagers exchanged glances, but ultimately decided to believe the young girl. "Alright," Zhao De nodded, "we will fully cooperate with your plan."

As soon as he finished speaking, Ye Lan slightly waved his sleeve, and a soft light enveloped everyone. When the light dissipated, they found themselves inside a huge, eerie, and terrifying ancient tower…

Chapter 993 Beware of being eavesdropped on

Chapter 993 Beware of being eavesdropped on

At this moment, the entire building was unusually quiet, with only faint sounds echoing in the air that sent chills down one's spine. Suddenly, a series of hurried footsteps broke the oppressive atmosphere. Ye Lan immediately gestured for everyone to remain silent, conceal themselves, and prepare for any potential danger.

Just as everyone was focused and holding their breath, two guards appeared in a corner not far away and began to talk:

"Hey, do you think it's because something really important happened above that they sent us here on patrol?"

"Who knows? It's probably just another one of those higher-ups doing something on a whim. Just follow along."

"Hey, stop talking nonsense, buddy, or someone's eavesdropping!"

...

Hearing these discussions, Xiao Jie couldn't help but smile wryly and turn to look at his companions: "I didn't expect even the enemy's ranks to be in such disarray..."

Taking advantage of the enemy's brief absence, Ye Lan quickly led the team towards their destination. Finally, after several twists and turns, they arrived at a secret chamber, where a beautifully carved door quietly awaited the warriors' opening…

At that moment, Lingxi and Yelan exchanged a glance, seemingly reading something in each other's eyes. The former nodded slightly, signaling the latter to go first and solve the keyhole problem so that they could break in later to rescue their companions.

The mysterious woman closed her eyes, concentrated, and silently chanted an incantation. A faint light gathered between her hands, which she then swiftly inserted into the keyhole.

With a soft click, the door to the secret chamber slowly opened, revealing the scene inside... At the same time, the entire ancient tower suddenly began to shake violently, as if some unknown force was brewing and about to be unleashed...

Just as everyone was stunned, hurried footsteps approached from outside the door, followed by a shout: "Oh no! Someone's broken in! Quickly notify the others to strengthen security!!!"

The situation became increasingly tense and complicated... Ye Lan frowned and looked at his companions behind him, saying firmly, "No matter how many difficulties and obstacles await us, we must face them bravely to the end, because this is the real test and opportunity!"

"Absolutely right!" the old man clapped his hands in praise, his eyes filled with anticipation and determination for the future. "As long as we are united, there are no difficulties we cannot overcome!"

With a simple gesture from Lingxi, everyone nodded in agreement and set off to face the impending challenge of destiny!

However, no one could predict what thrilling stories awaited these brave and fearless villagers next...

Just when everything seemed to be progressing smoothly, the figure who had been following him silently approached Zhao De's ear and whispered a warning: "Be very careful, this matter is probably not as simple as it appears..."

Upon hearing this, Zhao De's expression immediately became much more serious. He gripped his weapon tightly and looked into the distance: "Then let's wait and see!"

Driven by a mysterious force, the ancient tower began to tremble slightly, and a suffocating sense of oppression filled the air. The villagers in the group exchanged tense glances, while Ye Lan's eyes remained firm, as if she had long been mentally prepared for what was to come.

Just then, a patrol of guards rushed past not far away. The soldier in the lead shouted in terror, "Quick! Seal off this area! Someone has broken into the tower!" His voice echoed in the silent corridor, attracting even more noise.

Chapter 994 A Large Number of Ancient Scrolls

Chapter 994 A Large Number of Ancient Scrolls

A young, somewhat flustered voice responded, "Do we really need to do this? They're just a few petty thieves."

"What do you know? This is an order from higher up!" the leading guard roared, glaring at him.

Lingxi stared intently at the tightly closed door ahead. As everyone held their breath, she gently traced the intricate carvings with her fingers and whispered, "Everyone, get ready. We must act immediately once the door opens!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Ye Lan completed the last line of the incantation. A beam of light swiftly passed through the keyhole, and with a crisp click, the door finally opened. Behind the door, the room was filled with numerous ancient scrolls, books, and strange alchemical tools; clearly, this place was not simply for imprisoning hostages.

Just as everyone's attention was focused on exploring this newly discovered space, suddenly, hurried footsteps came from another direction, and several figures were rapidly approaching them. "Damn it, enemy reinforcements have arrived!" Zhao De cursed under his breath, quickly drawing his short sword and assuming an attack stance.

The Night Maiden, however, remained unusually calm, even a barely perceptible smile playing on her lips. "Let's proceed according to plan," she said softly. "Just don't let them discover the true entrance."

As expected, the guards didn't immediately notice their presence—instead, upon seeing the open room, they all stopped and cautiously looked around. "Why is it open here?" one of the men, who appeared to be of slightly higher status, muttered to himself.

Another companion curiously looked around: "Maybe the earthquake moved something? But then again, if something goes wrong with these valuable documents, we'll all be implicated."

The old villager who had been standing silently to the side quietly moved a little closer to Zhao De and whispered, "Let's hurry up and leave now, maybe we can avoid the pursuers."

Zhao De nodded, glanced around, and then decided, "Miss Ye, we'll follow your instructions. What's the next step?"

The latter smiled slightly and pointed to a mural in an inconspicuous corner, saying, "What we're really looking for is behind there. We need to move quickly to avoid being discovered."

Then, through Ye Lan's skillful manipulation, the seemingly ordinary wall slowly revealed another hidden passage... However, at that moment, the sounds of even more enemies came from outside:

"Did you find it?"

"Not yet, sir. Please be patient..."

"You idiot, if you don't find it for me soon, you're going to be beheaded!"

The situation grew increasingly dire. Lingxi gripped her weapon tightly and turned to look at her brave and determined companions behind her: "Are you ready? No matter how great the difficulties, we cannot give up, for we are the guardians of this continent!"

Just as the entire team was poised to set off, a young guard rushed over from a distance, his face full of anxiety, and said to his colleague, "Hey, I just heard some unusual noises over here, could there be a problem?"

The person accompanying him replied nonchalantly, "Who knows? The higher-ups are always suspicious. Anyway, there's no real benefit to be gained from these missions; it's just a formality."

Chapter 995 Impeccable Cooperation

Chapter 995 Impeccable Cooperation

Their conversation attracted the attention of other guards nearby, and the atmosphere became even more tense.

Just then, Zhao De turned back and gave his companions a determined look before rushing out of cover and launching a fierce attack on the nearest enemy...

The battle is about to begin. What secrets lie hidden behind this soon-to-be-opened secret chamber door becomes the most suspenseful yet anticipated part of the story...

"Quick! We need to end this battle as soon as possible before we can move on!" Lingxi shouted, the sharp blade in her hand flashing coldly, its edge even more menacing under the moonlight.

Ye Lan nodded, "Believe in yourselves, and believe in our flawless cooperation. Let's go, friends!" With that, she led everyone to take their first step into the unknown depths...

As Ye Lan finished speaking, everyone sprang into action. Ling Xi's blade slashed past a charging guard, its sharp tip gleaming coldly in the moonlight. Zhao De followed closely behind, his short sword flashing like a whirlwind, each strike accompanied by a splatter of blood.

"Who are these people? How dare they steal here!" A tall guard roared and charged at them, but he was quickly struck by a spell from Ye Lan and fell to the ground, unable to move.

The villagers watching from afar were filled with awe and shock. "My God, this young lady's strength is incredible!" a young man exclaimed.

"This...this must be a legendary magician! I never imagined our village would be full of hidden talents," the old man beside him exclaimed, a hint of excitement flickering in his cloudy eyes.

At the same time, more patrolling soldiers rushed in from all directions. One of the men, who appeared to be an officer, shouted, "Quickly, surround this place completely! Don't let a single person escape!"

The battle intensified, and the ordinary soldiers were clearly struggling to keep up with the intruders' formidable strength. "Sir, these guys are tough! If this continues, we might..." a young squad leader reported breathlessly to the senior officer beside him.

"Shut up! Hold this place no matter the cost!" The officer, his face ashen, issued the final ultimatum and personally took up a weapon to join the melee.

Suddenly, Lingxi sensed several strange footsteps behind her. Turning around, she saw two people dressed in black and wearing masks appear silently in her line of sight. They held strange staffs and seemed to exude an unsettling aura.

"A new enemy has appeared!" she immediately warned her companions. "Everyone, be careful!"

However, Ye Lan merely glanced at the newcomers, then revealed a meaningful smile, "Finally, you've shown up..."

Meanwhile, on the other side of the battlefield, several villagers couldn't help but exclaim in admiration: "That guy named Zhao De seems to be quite the expert as well. Judging from his skills, he's no ordinary person."

Another old farmer squinted at the scene of the battle, shaking his head and saying, "My goodness, it's terrifying! I wish I had that kind of ability."

Just as the situation was at a stalemate, a strong gust of wind swept up the dust and leaves on the ground, forming an invisible force in the air that directly blew back all the enemy troops who tried to approach several steps.

Chapter 996 Successfully Arrived at the Destination

Chapter 996 Successfully Arrived at the Destination

"Alright, everyone, please be quiet." A cool yet authoritative voice rang out, and all eyes were involuntarily drawn to it—a woman in a magnificent robe with sharp eyes was standing next to Lingxi.

She was one of the true masterminds behind this operation, and a highly secretive yet influential figure on this continent—Xue Ji. "Everyone, you've all worked hard. Now, please proceed according to the strategy we discussed earlier. Remember, only by resolving the current troubles in the shortest possible time can we ensure our safe arrival at our destination!"

After speaking, Ye Lan raised her cane and pointed it lightly. The walls near the entrance to the secret chamber immediately began to twist and change until they completely opened up the path leading deeper into the chamber...

But at that moment, the previously silent night was suddenly filled with a deafening sound:

"You think you can escape like this?!" The voice of the subordinate who had been blown several meters away by the wind but still stubbornly got up and continued to command was now almost maniacal. "Today, I will make sure you don't leave alive!" After saying that, he roared at his men around him: "Archers, set off the flares! Teach these arrogant bastards a lesson!"

Instantly, countless blazing, dazzling sparks shot straight into the sky...

"Oh no, they're planning to use fire!" A worried voice immediately rang out from the crowd.

Faced with the sudden crisis, Zhao De and Ling Xi exchanged a resolute look. Zhao De spoke first to boost morale, saying, "No matter what happens next, we must persevere to the end. After all, the hopes of an entire world are waiting for us to fulfill! Let's go, friends! Victory is just around the corner!"

After he finished speaking, everyone immediately followed him and bravely marched into the mysterious and unpredictable place...

Meanwhile, a few bystanders observing all these changes from a secluded corner not far away were having a hushed conversation:

"Did you see that? These guys are quite interesting. They actually managed to turn the tide despite being surrounded!" commented a man who looked rugged but was actually quite intelligent and cautious.

“It’s more than just interesting, brother. I think this is far beyond our imagination,” the young man wearing a wide-brimmed hat chimed in.

The two exchanged a smile, and after confirming that no danger was approaching their location for the time being, they quietly left this bustling yet extremely dangerous place of trouble...

Night deepened, but the atmosphere of battle grew even stronger. Firelight flickered in the night sky, illuminating the tension and resolve on everyone's faces.

"These guys are incredible!" exclaimed one of the villagers watching. "They're like gods descended from heaven!"

"Don't underestimate those young people, they've come prepared." Another voice chimed in, clearly also captivated by the fierce battle. "Look at Miss Lingxi, her eyes are so resolute, as if she already knows the outcome."