Chapter 683 Magic Wand

As night deepened, an indescribable sense of oppression permeated the forest. The distant roars grew ever closer, as if countless unknown dangers lurked in the darkness. Su Ting and his team quickly adjusted their stance, preparing to meet the new challenge that was about to begin.

"Everyone stay alert, we don't know what we'll encounter." Su Ting's voice was deep and firm, and his eyes revealed fearless courage.

Everyone in the team gripped their weapons tightly. Rocky was excitedly eager to try, while Lucy silently chanted incantations in her mind, preparing for the upcoming battle.

Suddenly, a series of hurried footsteps broke the brief silence. A group of villagers, armed with makeshift weapons, rushed out of the bushes, their eyes filled with fear and helplessness.

"Are you warriors from the ruins?" an older villager stepped forward and asked in a trembling voice.

Su Ting nodded in response: "Yes, we are looking for ruins."

"Please, please save our village! Those monsters attacked us last night, and we're all almost at our breaking point!" another villager pleaded anxiously, his eyes filled with despair.

Seeing the villagers' plight, Su Ting had an idea. "We can't stand idly by," he said, turning to his teammates. "We must help them."

Rocky immediately nodded in agreement: "Of course, that's what heroes should do!"

Lucy smiled gently and raised her wand: "With me here, everything will be alright."

Su Ting nodded, and after asking the villagers for more information, he decided to split the group into two: one group would stay in the village to help with the defense, while the other group would continue to explore the ruins to find a possible way to resolve the crisis.

“I’ll go to the ruins with you, Brother Su,” Rocky volunteered.

“Okay, let’s go. Lucy, you stay here to protect the villagers.” Su Ting patted Rocky on the shoulder and turned to walk into the depths of the forest.

Meanwhile, Renault and several warriors stayed behind to help the villagers set up defenses and prepare for the approaching enemy.

The atmosphere in the village became tense yet orderly as the villagers began to erect temporary barriers, constructing a makeshift defensive line using branches and stones. Lucy moved among them, instructing them on how to more effectively set up magic circles to provide extra protection in case of an enemy attack.

The night deepened, and a tense atmosphere filled the air. Suddenly, a huge shadow leaped out from the woods, its eyes flashing red, and it let out a deafening roar. The villagers screamed in terror, grabbing their weapons, but their movements were clearly slow and chaotic.

"Don't be afraid, chant the spell with me!" Lucy shouted, waving her wand. Instantly, a dazzling light shot out from the tip of the wand, temporarily knocking the monster back a few steps.

"She's amazing...this young lady is a savior!" a villager exclaimed excitedly, and the people around him nodded in agreement.

However, this was only the beginning. More monsters swarmed in from all sides, seemingly sensing the presence of the village, and charged forward frantically. Renault and the warriors quickly launched an attack, using their experience and strength to hold off the monsters' onslaught.

In the midst of the fierce battle, Lucy's wand shone like the brightest star in the night sky, illuminating the darkness. She continuously unleashed various spells, supporting her companions while also protecting the villagers behind her.

Chapter 684 Guiding Lighthouse

Chapter 684 Guiding Lighthouse

"Can we hold out?" a young soldier asked breathlessly, sweat dripping down his face.

Renault beheaded yet another monster, then turned to look at him, his eyes filled with unwavering determination: "As long as she's here, we will not fail."

As time passed, the battle intensified. Meanwhile, in the direction of the ruins, Suting and Rocky were also battling an unknown enemy. Could they find the key to solving the problem, and could the village survive this calamity?

Just as the situation was becoming increasingly critical, a surviving villager suddenly rushed out of the crowd and ran towards Su Ting. "Brother Su, something's happened in the village, come back quickly and help!"

Su Ting stopped, his brow furrowed. "Loki, you keep going, I'll be back as soon as possible."

Rocky hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded firmly: "Okay, be careful, Brother Su!"

Su Ting turned and galloped towards the village, his heart filled with trust in his companions and a burning desire for victory. What awaited him ahead? What would become of the village?

"We will win, Su Ting." Rocky prayed silently, quickening his pace as he embarked on a journey filled with unknowns and challenges...

"Brother Su, look!" Rocky's voice came from ahead, interrupting Su Ting's thoughts. He stopped and saw a mysterious light flashing within the ruins ahead, foreshadowing an even greater adventure about to begin...

Su Ting quickly caught up with Rocky, and the two traversed the dense forest to reach the entrance of the ruins. The door to the ruins was already open, and the light emanating from it drew them in like a guiding lighthouse.

"Is this the legendary ruin? It doesn't look like it would hold any treasures," Rocky said with some doubt, scanning his surroundings.

“Don’t be careless. Many ancient mechanisms and mysteries often exist in environments like this. Let’s go, we need to find the secret of this light.” Su Ting said firmly, taking the lead in stepping into the ruins.

As soon as they entered the ruins, strange runes began to appear on the surrounding stone walls, emitting a ghostly blue light. The air seemed to grow heavy, and the entire space was filled with a sense of oppression.

"Is this... a magic trap?" Loki looked around warily.

Su Ting frowned and said softly, "Be careful, these runes might be part of the protective mechanism. We need to be extra cautious."

Just then, a crack suddenly appeared in the ground, and several ugly goblin monsters crawled out of it. They roared and pounced on Su Ting and Rocky.

"Attack!" Su Ting shouted, quickly drawing his sword to meet the attack, while Rocky gripped his dagger and fought alongside him.

After a fierce battle, the two goblins were defeated and disappeared into the rift. Su Ting glanced back at the runes and noticed they had become more active.

“These guys seem to be just testing the waters; things will definitely get more dangerous next,” Su Ting analyzed.

Meanwhile, the battle in the village continued fiercely. Lucy waved her wand, unleashing one powerful spell after another. Reno and the warriors fought with all their might to hold off the ever-surging monsters.

An elderly villager, panting, leaned against a tree, trembling as he gazed at the battlefield, muttering to himself, "I never imagined we would face such a disaster. Fortunately, we have these heroes here."

Chapter 685 A Road Leading to the Depths of Darkness

Chapter 685 A Road Leading to the Depths of Darkness

A young man next to him nodded, his eyes full of admiration: "Especially that young lady magician, she was like a godsend. If it weren't for her, we probably wouldn't have been able to hold on."

Before the words were even finished, an enormous monster suddenly burst out of the woods with a deafening roar, heading straight for the village. The villagers' faces instantly contorted with terror.

"Everyone, hold your ground! Repeat the incantation with me!" Lucy shouted, and a dazzling light once again gathered in her hands.

Led by her, the villagers mustered their courage and chanted the incantation in unison. Instantly, several beams of magic converged into a thick pillar of light, blasting the enormous monster backward and sending it crashing to the ground, where it lay motionless.

"Fantastic!" Cheers erupted from the crowd. "That was amazing! We can win!"

Renault beheaded a monster, wiped the sweat from his face, and said to the warrior beside him, "See? As long as you have faith, there is no difficulty you cannot overcome."

Meanwhile, Suting and Loki finally found the source of the light—a gem embedded in the wall, surrounded by mysterious runes.

“This gem looks extraordinary; it might be the key to unlocking some important mechanism.” Su Ting reached out and gently touched it. Instantly, the gem emitted an even stronger light, illuminating the entire hall of the ruins.

"Wait, look over there!" Rocky said, pointing to a stone gate not far away. The huge stone gate was slowly opening, revealing a path leading into the depths of darkness.

Just as the two were preparing to explore further, a series of hurried footsteps shattered the silence. A villager covered in blood stumbled into the ruins, shouting in panic, "Brother Su, something terrible has happened! Something even more terrifying has appeared outside the village, and our defenses are about to collapse!"

Su Ting's heart sank, and he immediately turned to look at Rocky: "You stay here and protect this place. I'm going to the village to provide support, and I'll be right back!"

Rocky gripped the dagger tightly, gritted his teeth, and nodded: "Brother Su, you must also be careful. We will definitely get through this!"

“I believe in you,” Su Ting gave Rocky a firm look, then resolutely turned and ran outside.

Su Ting swept through the dense forest like a whirlwind, the wind whistling in his ears, his heart filled with worry for the village and a yearning for victory. Finally, he burst out of the woods, only to be met with an even more brutal battlefield.

"Oh my god, look over there!" a villager cried out in terror, pointing to the edge of the village. Everyone looked up and saw a huge shadow slowly approaching, like some terrifying creature from the abyss.

"What...what the hell is that?!" Another young man gasped, his face turning pale. "Can we really win?"

Just then, Su Ting appeared in everyone's sight. "Don't panic! Listen to my instructions!" he shouted, stabilizing the shaky situation.

"It really is Brother Su back!" a villager exclaimed excitedly, his eyes filled with surprise and anticipation.

"That's great! There's hope now that Brother Su has arrived!" An old man's trembling voice carried a hint of relief.

Su Ting quickly scanned the battlefield, his gaze finally settling on the enormous monster. "Miss Lucy, please lead the villagers to safety," he decisively ordered. "Reno, you and the soldiers come with me; we're going to confront that behemoth head-on."

Chapter 686 Curiosity about the Unknown

Chapter 686 Curiosity about the Unknown

"Understood!" Renault swung his sword at a small monster that was trying to ambush him, then turned and ran towards Su Ting, his eyes filled with fighting spirit.

Just as they were preparing to launch their attack, the monster suddenly opened its gaping maw and spewed out thick plumes of black flame. The flames engulfed everything in front of them, and the air was filled with a suffocating, acrid smell.

"Get out of the way!" Su Ting shouted, simultaneously wielding his sword to block the force of the flames. But he knew this was only the beginning.

"Hold on, everyone! Follow the same tactics, take turns attacking, and don't give this guy a chance to retaliate!" Lucy raised her wand, conjuring up dazzling magical shields to protect every corner.

"Brother Su, will this really work?" a young soldier asked anxiously, his forehead covered in sweat.

"Don't worry, as long as we are united, there is no difficulty we cannot overcome." Su Ting's firm gaze gave him confidence, and then he led the charge towards the monster.

The battle was exceptionally fierce. Although each attack seemed insignificant, they accumulated and eventually caused cracks to appear in the enormous creature. Just then, a booming sound suddenly came from afar…

"Su Ting, look over there!" Lucy exclaimed, noticing the strange light flashing in the sky outside the village.

Meanwhile, within the ruins...

"Something seems off about this place..." Rocky muttered to himself, staring intently at the slowly opening stone door, his grip on the dagger tightening.

"No matter what, ensuring safety here is the most important thing." He took a deep breath, cautiously awaiting what was to come.

On the other side, Su Ting and the others, who had just escaped from the jaws of the giant beast, looked back at the light screen, their hearts filled with doubt and unease. "What exactly is going on?"

“We’d better go and take a look…” Renault said in a deep voice, his tone filled with barely concealed tension.

“Alright, let’s go.” Su Ting nodded, then turned to the soldiers behind him and said, “You stay here to protect the villagers, Lucy and I will go and check the situation.”

Just as they were preparing to set off, a seriously injured villager spoke with difficulty: "Brother Su, please be careful..."

“We will,” Lucy said softly, her eyes gentle. “And we’ll be back soon and won’t let you down.”

As soon as they finished speaking, the two walked towards the unknown light, leaving everyone with a resolute silhouette.

Su Ting and Lucy walked side by side toward the light curtain, the air around them seeming to grow heavy. Their hearts were filled with doubt and unease, but even more so with curiosity about the unknown.

"What do you think that light is?" Lucy asked softly, her eyes sparkling.

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