"This can't go on, we have to think of a way!" Su Ting said loudly.
"I know!" The masked youth suddenly had a flash of inspiration. "This magic stone is the key; we must attack both the gem and the monster simultaneously!"
Chapter 710 We Cannot Let Our Guard Down
Chapter 710 We Cannot Let Our Guard Down
“Good idea!” Su Ting nodded. He quickly approached the magic stone while signaling the others to continue holding the monster back.
Liu Yan and Su Ting understood each other perfectly, and they attacked the monster even more fiercely, while the masked youth began to chant more complex incantations. The surrounding runes gradually brightened and resonated with the magic stone.
"Now!" the masked youth shouted, and he and Su Ting launched their fatal blows almost simultaneously. The moment the magic stone was struck, it released a powerful energy wave that completely engulfed the monster.
"No...impossible!" The monster's voice vanished in the light at the last moment.
With the monster gone, peace returned to the secret chamber. The four breathed a sigh of relief, exchanged smiles, and although exhausted, they knew this was only a temporary victory.
“We did it…” Liu Yan said breathlessly.
“It’s not over yet.” Su Ting’s eyes remained firm. “This is just the beginning; even greater challenges await us.”
“Yes, we cannot let our guard down.” Su Ting sheathed his longsword and looked into the distance. “But we have at least taken an important step.”
Just then, cheers erupted from outside the secret chamber. They had heard the commotion that the battle was over and were eager to see the outcome.
"This is wonderful!" the village woman cried with joy. "Thank you, you true heroes!"
The villagers rushed into the secret room and, seeing the four men standing despite their exhaustion, were filled with admiration and gratitude. Some helped care for the wounded, while others busied themselves cleaning up the battlefield. Su Ting, the masked youth, and Liu Yan sat down to rest and discuss their next plan.
"That monster was really too strong. If we hadn't worked together..." a villager exclaimed, looking at the four young heroes before him with admiration in his eyes. "You guys are simply the chosen ones!"
Another villager chimed in, "Yes, our village has never produced such remarkable people before. I truly hope that one of my children will become a warrior like you in the future."
"No, no, it's all because of everyone's trust and support." Liu Yan responded with a smile, her eyes gentle yet full of strength, as if they could give people great comfort. "Without your help, we wouldn't be where we are today."
At this moment, the old man slowly stepped forward, his eyes piercing as he looked at the crowd, and said, "Children, you are indeed the pride of our village. But now is not the time to celebrate. As far as I know, such creatures do not exist alone, and there may be a greater conspiracy hidden behind them."
Su Ting frowned, listening intently. "Teacher, do you know anything about these monsters and the secrets behind them?"
The old man sighed and nodded: "I do know some things. Long ago, there was a great war on this continent, where many ancient races fought for a mysterious power. Ultimately, this war caused the continent to split into several pieces, and this power was said to have been sealed away to prevent it from causing disaster again. But now it seems that someone is trying to break the seal..."
Hearing this, everyone fell into deep thought. The masked youth said softly, "Then our mission is to prevent this from happening; we must protect this land no matter what."
Chapter 711 A chilling and terrifying feeling
Chapter 711 A chilling and terrifying feeling
Just then, a commotion arose outside the secret chamber, followed by a piercing shriek—a sound that sounded both familiar and unsettling. Everyone's expression changed; they quickly stood up, bracing themselves for the next test to come.
"Oh no, more enemies have appeared!" Su Ting drew his sword, his gaze fixed resolutely on the door. "Everyone, follow me! We can't let the village suffer any more harm!"
Just as the group was preparing to rush out to face the unknown challenges, a young villager suddenly called out to them: "Wait, there are many strange markings outside, they look like some kind of magic circle!"
The news created a tense atmosphere. The masked youth quickly left the secret chamber to investigate, only to find intricate runes carved on the ground, forming concentric circles that radiated outwards. "This...this is a barrier? No, it looks more like some kind of trap!"
"We must find a solution as soon as possible!" Su Ting said anxiously.
Just then, a beam of light rose from the ground, enveloping the entire space. A powerful force was gathering, causing the air to seem to solidify.
"What's going on?" a village woman who was watching asked in a panic.
The masked youth took a deep breath, trying to understand the nature of this power: "This is not just a simple trap; it is also trying to absorb the life force around it to strengthen some kind of evil source of power."
The masked youth's words sent a collective gasp through everyone present. Liu Yan frowned, a hint of worry in her eyes, "This power feels like it comes from some kind of dark entity... We must find a way, or the entire village will be in danger."
"Teacher, do you know anything about this?" Su Ting asked the old man.
The old man's expression was also very solemn. He slowly spoke, "I have heard that some ancient magic can strengthen itself by absorbing life force. But this kind of magic is extremely dangerous, and if used carelessly, it can cause disaster."
Just then, the light in the secret room grew stronger and stronger, as if it would devour everything. A suffocating atmosphere filled the air, and everyone held their breath, waiting for what would happen next.
"Look over there!" a young villager exclaimed, pointing to a blurry figure that was gradually appearing on the ground.
Everyone looked in the direction he was looking, and saw a shadowy figure slowly emerging from the light. The figure was draped in a black cloak, its face hidden in the shadows, giving off a sinister and terrifying feeling.
The villagers watching immediately became agitated. Some began to whisper among themselves, while many others took a few steps back in fear, huddling together for a sense of security.
"What the hell is this thing?" a burly man shouted, gripping his wooden stick tightly, seemingly ready to fight.
"Don't move!" Su Ting shouted in a deep voice, his eyes fixed on Su Tingying. "We don't know its true intentions yet, so don't make any rash moves."
At this moment, Su Ting finally revealed himself completely. He slowly raised his hand, a ray of light flowing from his fingertips before transforming into a cloud of black mist that dissipated. "Who are you? How dare you trespass into my territory?" His voice was deep and hoarse, filled with a threatening tone.
Chapter 712 The Woman in White Robes
Chapter 712 The Woman in White Robes
"This is our home, why do you claim it as your territory?" another villager said angrily, clearly extremely dissatisfied with this uninvited guest.
Liu Yan gently patted the back of the hand of the villager next to her, comforting him, "Don't get excited. The other party is obviously very strong. Let's find out the situation first."
"Hmph, ignorant brat." Su Ting's tone revealed a hint of disdain. "Since that's the case, let me see if you're even qualified to speak with me."
As soon as the words were spoken, a powerful sense of oppression surged from all directions, as if the entire space was being squeezed. Many people began to have difficulty breathing, and their faces turned pale.
"Let's fight back together!" Su Ting shouted, releasing his battle aura to confront the force. Seeing this, the others followed suit, joining forces to resist this sudden new threat.
Meanwhile, on the outskirts of the village, a woman in a white robe stood quietly, her gaze gentle yet resolute. "Looks like another tough battle is about to begin," she murmured to herself, then turned and walked deeper into the village.
Just as the two sides were locked in a stalemate, a clear and melodious voice suddenly broke the tense atmosphere—
"stop!"
Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw a woman in white robes walking slowly towards them. Her appearance instantly attracted everyone's attention, and even Su Ting involuntarily stopped his attack.
"Who are you?" Su Ting asked warily, after all, in this situation, any unfamiliar face could represent unknown risks.
The woman smiled slightly, but did not answer the question directly. Instead, she turned her gaze to Su Ting and said, "I know what you want, but please believe me, doing so will only bring more disaster."
These words caused a subtle change in Su Ting's expression, and even the villagers watching showed surprise. A glimmer of hope arose in their hearts: perhaps this mysterious visitor really could help solve the problem?
Just when everyone thought things were about to take a turn for the better, several blinding lights suddenly flashed across the distant horizon, followed by a series of chilling roars...
As soon as the woman in white finished speaking, the light in the distant sky and the ensuing roar sent a wave of unease through everyone. Su Ting shifted his gaze from the mysterious woman, looked up at the sky, and a hint of wariness flashed in his eyes.
"Hmph, I didn't expect you to arrive so quickly." Su Ting said in a low voice, the hoarseness carrying a hint of anxiety, "Who exactly are you? Why are you interfering in my affairs?"
The woman in white did not answer him immediately, but turned to the villagers: "Everyone, find a safe place to hide first. The situation here may be much more complicated than I imagined."
Although the villagers were terrified by this sudden turn of events, under Su Ting's command, they quickly sprang into action, searching for cover to hide under. Liu Yan followed closely behind the woman in white, trying to glean more information from her: "Excuse me, do you know anything about this person... and about those voices?"
“Who I am is not important,” the woman in white smiled gently. “What matters is that I can help you. But first, we need to deal with this friend in front of us.”
Chapter 713 Leader
Chapter 713 Leader
Upon hearing this, the villager who had been so angry earlier stepped forward again. Although he was still afraid, he forced a trembling voice and said, "Since you put it that way, then we are willing to follow your arrangements."
The flashing light in the sky grew closer, accompanied by a louder and more terrifying roar. A huge shadow was vaguely visible behind the clouds, like a massive monster approaching the village.
"All of you, leave here immediately! I will do my best to buy time!" the woman in white said firmly, then turned to face Su Ting. "And you, if you truly value this place, then cooperate with me. Otherwise, when that thing arrives, no one will be spared."
Su Ting was silent for a moment, clearly considering the other party's suggestion. "Alright, I admit, I do need help," he finally conceded, "but don't expect me to completely trust you."
Meanwhile, several villagers, some brave and others too terrified to move, remained where they were. One young man even boldly stepped forward, watching the two mysterious figures converse with curiosity. When he saw Su Ting nod in agreement, he exclaimed in surprise, "What? This guy actually agreed!"
The old man beside him gently patted his shoulder in comfort, "Calm down, young man. Perhaps this is an opportunity. As long as the two of them can join forces to fight the next threat, we have hope of getting through this crisis."
Sure enough, before he could finish speaking, the woman in white robes had already walked with Su Ting towards the center of the village, where an ancient stone tablet stood out prominently in the sunlight. As the two approached, a powerful energy fluctuation could be clearly felt emanating from their bodies…
"It seems we'll have to wait a while longer," the old man said with a hint of helplessness. "But at least for now, it seems like a savior has appeared."
The young man nodded, following closely behind, his heart filled with trepidation and anticipation. Meanwhile, the atmosphere throughout the village was unusually tense; everyone was quietly praying that everything would go smoothly—besides the impending battle, an even greater mystery awaited unraveling…
Just then, the woman in white robes suddenly stopped and turned to look at Su Ting: "Are you the leader of this group?"
Su Ting nodded with slight surprise: "Yes, what are your instructions?"
The woman in white smiled slightly, seemingly satisfied with Su Ting's attitude: "Very good. After we leave, you will be responsible for keeping everyone calm and preparing for the worst. If there is any emergency, remember to evacuate everyone outside the village immediately."
“Don’t worry,” Su Ting replied firmly, “As long as you and that… gentleman can help us, I will do my best to protect everyone.”
"Yes, thank you for your trouble." After saying that, the woman in white turned to face Su Ting again, her eyes flashing with an undeniable light. "Let's go, let's begin."
Although Su Ting's expression was stern, he still followed her, and the two walked side by side toward the ancient stone tablet. The surrounding villagers whispered among themselves, filled with both curiosity and fear.
An elderly woman whispered, "These two people don't seem like simple people. I hope they really can save us from this predicament..."
Chapter 714 No Difficulty Is Insurmountable
Chapter 714 No Difficulty Is Insurmountable
A young man beside him nodded in agreement, saying, "That's right, look at the power emanating from them, it's simply not like that of ordinary people."
Meanwhile, the enormous shadow in the sky gradually became clearer. Its massive size resembled a moving small mountain, hovering in the air and approaching the village with a deafening roar.
The young man clenched his fists, his eyes filled with both fear and anticipation: "That's terrifying! But if they dare to face even such an enemy, then it proves that their strength is indeed formidable..."
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