They pursued the schemers through the castle and finally found them. There, the schemers were chanting incantations around a magic book that emitted a mysterious light, clearly carrying out some evil ritual.
"Your conspiracy is over!" Li An shouted, while gathering powerful magical energy in his hands.
The conspirators showed a hint of panic upon seeing Li An and his group. But they quickly regained their composure. "Hmph, you little brats think you can stop us?" a tall conspirator sneered.
Chapter 285 They couldn't even handle a few kids
“Let’s give it a try!” Harry said fearlessly, his wand gleaming with golden light, ready to launch an attack at any moment.
Just as tensions were about to rise, Voldemort suddenly appeared before them. His face was grim, and his eyes flashed with rage: "You bunch of fools! You can't even handle a few kids!"
When Lian saw Voldemort appear, his heart sank. He knew that Voldemort was far more powerful than these schemers, and this battle would be much more difficult.
"Li An, be careful!" Guo Yao had arrived at the scene at some point. Seeing Voldemort appear, she was filled with worry and loudly warned Li An.
Li An turned to look at Guo Yao, a hint of tenderness flashing in his eyes: "Don't be afraid, I'll be fine." After saying that, he took a deep breath, mobilized all his strength, and prepared to meet Voldemort's attack.
Voldemort snorted coldly, conjuring a ball of black flame in his hand and hurling it towards Li An. Li An's eyes sharpened, and he quickly dodged to the side. The black flame grazed his body, leaving a large crater in the ground.
"Hmph, you've got some skill," Voldemort said coldly, then launched another attack. His attacks were like a storm, catching Li An and the others off guard.
"Everyone be careful, don't fight head-on!" Li An shouted as he dodged Voldemort's attacks while looking for an opportunity to counterattack.
Just then, Li An suddenly remembered the lost magic book. An idea struck him, and he immediately rushed towards it.
"Want the magic book? Not so easy!" Upon seeing this, one of the schemers immediately rushed forward to stop Li An. A cold glint flashed in Li An's eyes, and he suddenly unleashed his power, sending the schemer flying.
Finally, Lian obtained the lost spellbook. He quickly opened the spellbook, searching for magic that could defeat Voldemort.
"Hmph, even if you get the spellbook, you're no match for me!" Voldemort was even more furious when he saw Lian obtain the spellbook, and his attacks became even more frenzied.
Ignoring Voldemort's attacks, Lian focused intently on his spellbook. Finally, he found a powerful spell.
"This is it!" Li An was overjoyed. He quickly began to cast the spell according to the instructions in the magic book...
As Lian chanted his incantation, a powerful force erupted from his body. This force was dazzling, forming a stark contrast to Voldemort's dark power.
"What...what kind of magic is this?" Voldemort was filled with fear upon seeing this power, and his attacks became somewhat chaotic.
"Voldemort, your end has come!" Lian roared, unleashing all his magical power. A torrent of light swept towards Voldemort.
"No!" Voldemort screamed in despair as his body gradually dissipated in the light. The other conspirators, witnessing Voldemort's defeat, collapsed to the ground in terror.
"We did it!" Harry shouted excitedly, his face beaming with the joy of victory.
"Yes, we succeeded." Li An was slightly out of breath, a tired smile on his face.
Guo Yao rushed over and hugged Li An tightly, saying, "You're amazing, Li An." Her eyes were full of admiration and love.
Chapter 286 This is all thanks to everyone
Li An gently stroked Guo Yao's hair: "This is all thanks to everyone."
At this moment, the entire castle was enveloped in the joy of victory. Li An became a hero of the academy, and his relationship with Guo Yao became even stronger.
However, Li An felt a vague sense of unease. He knew that many unknown dangers awaited them in the world of monsters. He was especially worried about Guo Yao, fearing she might encounter peril there.
“What should we do next?” Hermione asked, looking at Lian.
Li An took a deep breath and said with a firm gaze, "We cannot let our guard down. There are still many dangers in the world of monsters. We must be prepared to meet new challenges." After speaking, he looked at Guo Yao, his eyes full of concern: "Especially you, Guo Yao, you must be careful."
Guo Yao nodded and said with a smile, "I will, don't worry."
"Guo Yao, you must hold on. I will definitely find a way to lift your curse," Li An murmured softly, his voice filled with anxiety and concern. His forehead was covered in sweat, but he didn't bother to wipe it away. He just held Guo Yao tightly, as if that would give her strength.
Finally, a vast marketplace appeared before them. At the entrance, two enormous lanterns emitted an eerie glow, casting a mysterious hue over everything. Inside, all sorts of bizarre monsters roamed about; some had three eyes, some dragged long tails, and others exuded an eerie aura. A peculiar scent filled the air, a mixture of spices, herbs, and the distinctive aroma of monsters.
Li An cautiously stepped into the market, his eyes scanning his surroundings warily, his hands gripping the weapon at his waist tightly. With each step, he could feel the strange gazes cast upon him by the surrounding monsters, gazes filled with curiosity, vigilance, and even hostility. His heart pounded involuntarily, a sense of tension spreading through him.
"This is the Monster Market..." Li An murmured to himself, his voice trembling slightly. He had never imagined that he would one day step into this mysterious world, especially under such a perilous circumstances.
As he walked, Li An saw a stall where several monsters were sitting together drinking and chatting. He took a deep breath, walked over, and tried to make his voice sound as calm as possible: "Gentlemen, I would like to ask you if you have any magical artifacts that can lift curses?"
The monsters turned around and looked at him with strange eyes. One of them, a short monster with pointed ears, sneered: "Hmph, you? You want to find a divine artifact? Don't dream!" The other monsters also laughed.
Li An frowned slightly, a surge of anger rising within him, but he still forced himself to remain calm and patiently said, "I really need it. As long as you can provide clues, I am willing to pay the corresponding reward."
Another tall, fleshy monster stood up and approached Li An step by step, a malicious smile on his face: "Reward? What can you give us? With your frail appearance, you might not even be enough to fill our teeth!" As he spoke, he stretched out his thick arm, trying to grab Li An.
Li An quickly took a step back, dodging the monster's attack, a cold glint in his eyes: "I don't want to be your enemy, but if you insist on forcing me, then don't blame me for being impolite!" His hand had already subtly gripped the hilt of his weapon; if the opponent dared to make any further moves, he would strike without hesitation.
Chapter 287 The Yokai of the Nura Clan
Just as the two sides were locked in a stalemate, a clear, cold voice rang out: "What are you doing? What kind of skill is it to bully a human?" Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw a woman dressed in a white kimono slowly approaching. Her skin was as white as snow, her eyes as bright as stars, and her figure graceful, like a fairy descended from heaven. She was the Yuki-onna, a yokai from the Nura Clan.
The monsters' expressions changed slightly upon seeing the Snow Woman, and they all lowered their heads, not daring to look her in the eye. "Lady Snow Woman..." their voices were filled with a hint of reverence.
The Snow Woman walked to Li An's side, glanced at the monsters, and said coldly, "Get out of here!" The monsters were as if they had been granted a pardon and hurriedly ran away in a sorry state.
Li An looked at the Snow Maiden, a hint of gratitude in his eyes: "Thank you for your help, young lady."
The Snow Maiden smiled slightly, a smile as warm as the spring sun, which warmed Li An's heart: "No need to be polite. I only helped you because I saw that you were genuinely concerned for the girl beside you." As she spoke, her gaze fell on the unconscious Guo Yao.
Li An sighed softly: "She is my girlfriend. She is under a mysterious curse. I heard that only by finding a divine artifact can it be lifted, so I came here to look for clues."
The Snow Woman nodded slightly, a hint of sympathy flashing in her eyes: "I see. This monster market is a mixed bag, and finding clues to the divine artifact won't be easy. Be careful, there are many monsters here with ill intentions."
Li An looked at the Snow Maiden gratefully: "Thank you for the reminder, young lady. I will be careful. May I ask if you could give me some more guidance?"
The Snow Maiden approached Li An, her eyes filled with a hint of ambiguity. She gently took Li An's arm and said with a smile, "Seeing how sincere you are, I'll help you out. Come with me, I'll take you to see someone who might be able to provide you with some useful information."
The surrounding demons, witnessing this scene, all showed surprise and looked at Li An with newfound respect. For a human to gain the favor of the Snow Woman was unprecedented.
Li An smiled somewhat awkwardly. He could feel the slight chill emanating from the Snow Maiden, but he did not break free because he knew that the Snow Maiden's help was crucial to him.
They walked through the bustling market and came to a secluded corner. There was a small stall there, and sitting in front of it was a tall, kind-looking monster, Qing Tianfang.
"Qingtianfang, this young master is looking for a divine artifact to lift the curse. Do you have any clues?" Xue Nu stepped forward and asked with a smile.
Qing Tianfang raised his head, looked at Li An and Guo Yao on his back, and a trace of solemnity flashed in his eyes: "...The matter of the divine artifact is not so easy to find out. However, for the sake of Xue Nu, I can give you a test. If you can pass it, I will tell you some clues."
Li An took a deep breath and nodded firmly: "Okay, I accept the test."
Qing Tianfang stood up, stretched his limbs, and grinned: "Haha, you've got guts! My test is simple: fight me. If you can last a quarter of an hour against me, you'll pass."
Li An's heart skipped a beat. He knew that Qing Tianfang, as a yokai from the Nura Clan, was definitely not to be underestimated. But for Guo Yao's sake, he had no room to back down. He gently placed Guo Yao on a chair beside him, then drew his weapon from his waist and assumed a fighting stance: "Come on!"
Chapter 288 Attack Resolution
The battle erupted instantly. Qing Tianfang roared and charged forward like a tiger, his fist whistling through the air as it slammed towards Li An. Li An dodged the attack with lightning speed, simultaneously swinging his weapon to thrust at Qing Tianfang. Qing Tianfang remained calm, deftly deflecting Li An's attack with a simple arm movement.
"Hmph, you've got some skill!" A hint of admiration flashed in Qing Tianfang's eyes, and then his attacks became even more ferocious. Each of his attacks was imbued with immense power, leaving deep footprints in the ground.
Li An dodged and weaved, constantly searching for Qing Tianfang's weaknesses. His forehead was covered in sweat, and his breathing became rapid, but his eyes grew increasingly determined. He knew that this was not only a test, but also his hope of finding the divine artifact.
Just then, a figure suddenly rushed out from the side and joined the battle. Li An 243 looked closely and saw that it was actually Hua Kaiyuan Yura.
"Hmph, you human who colludes with demons, I'm going to teach you a lesson today!" Yura said as she brandished her shikigami and attacked Li An and Aotabo.
Li An felt a wave of helplessness; he hadn't expected an Onmyoji to appear and cause trouble at this crucial moment. While dodging Hua Kaiyuan Yura's attacks, he shouted, "Girl, you've misunderstood! I'm just looking for a divine artifact to lift the curse and save my girlfriend!"
Yura Kagein remained unmoved: "Humans who associate with yokai are all bad people! Today I will definitely get rid of you, this menace!"
Aotabo was also enraged by the sudden attack: "You ignorant Onmyoji, how dare you come here and cause trouble!" With that, he turned around and attacked Kakaiin Yura.
Chaos erupted on the battlefield. Li An had to deal with the attacks from Qing Tianfang, dodge the shikigami of Hua Kaiyuan Yura, and prevent them from harming the unconscious Guo Yao. The situation became increasingly critical.
"This won't do!" Li An thought to himself. Suddenly, an idea struck him. He used the surrounding environment to create a brief moment of chaos. While Qing Tianfang and Hua Kaiyuan Yulu were still somewhat at a loss, he quickly ran to Guo Yao's side, picked her up, and shouted, "Everyone, stop fighting! Listen to me!"
Aotabo and Kakaiin Yura both stopped and looked at him with suspicion.
Li An took a deep breath and explained his purpose and what had happened in detail. After listening, Yura Hanakain hesitated for a moment: "Are you telling the truth?"
Li An nodded seriously: "It's absolutely true, I swear to God."
Yura Kakaiin was silent for a moment, then sighed, "It seems I misunderstood you. In that case, I'm willing to help you find the divine artifact. After all, lifting the curse is a good thing."
Qing Tianfang scratched his head and said, "Hehe, since that's the case, I won't pursue it. Consider the test you just went through as passed."
Li An looked at them gratefully: "Thank you both! With your help, I believe I will definitely find the artifact."
Just then, a mysterious voice came from the darkness: "Finding the artifact won't be so easy..." Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw a figure slowly emerge from the darkness. He was shrouded in a layer of black mist, making it impossible to see his face. It was none other than Shouwu.
"Headless, do you have any clues?" the Snow Woman stepped forward and asked.
Chapter 289 Powerful and Ferocious Monster
The headless demon slightly raised its head, its voice seemingly coming from the deepest hell: "The divine artifact has been targeted by Ibaraki-dōji, and he is already searching for its whereabouts. You must be careful; he is a powerful and ferocious demon..."
The moonlight, like water, bathed an ancient and mysterious forest. The trees towered into the clouds, their branches intertwining to almost completely obscure the sky, creating a tense and oppressive atmosphere. The occasional hoots of owls added to the eeriness. Li An cautiously traversed the forest, his eyes gleaming with excitement and anticipation, for he had a vague feeling that the divine artifact that could save Guo Yao was nearby.
"Yaoyao, just hang in there a little longer, I will definitely find the artifact to save you." Li An silently prayed in his heart, and a look of determination flashed in his eyes when he thought of the unconscious Guo Yao.
Suddenly, a cave emitting a faint light appeared ahead. Li An's heart pounded, and he strode forward. As he got closer to the cave, the mysterious aura grew stronger. "Could the divine artifact be inside?" Li An muttered to himself, his hands trembling slightly, his heart filled with excitement.
However, just as he was about to step into the cave, a powerful and icy aura swept over him from behind. Li An's expression changed drastically, and he turned around abruptly to see a tall figure slowly emerging from the darkness. The newcomer exuded black demonic power, which surged and rolled like a raging sea, freezing the surrounding air and sending chills down his spine.
"Ibaraki-dōji!" Li An said through gritted teeth, his eyes filled with vigilance and anger. He hadn't expected Ibaraki-dōji to appear at this crucial moment.
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