“Yes, we will face it together until the very end.” Su Ting and Su Ting smiled at each other, and the three stood side by side, ready to meet the new challenges that were about to begin.
As the villagers watched this scene, their fear and anxiety were gradually replaced by感动 (a deep sense of being moved). Perhaps many unknowns and dangers lay ahead, but at this moment, they firmly believed that as long as this unity and courage existed, no difficulty was insurmountable.
And so, as night fell, this new battle had just begun...
"So, what should we do next?" Su Ting asked, looking at the huge figure approaching in the distance. Although he had doubts, he did not back down.
The woman's gaze turned grave, and she gently shook her head. "This aura is different from the ancient behemoths we encountered before. We may need a more comprehensive plan." She turned to the group and said firmly, "But we have no time to hesitate. Everyone must be prepared for battle!"
Upon hearing this, the villagers immediately sprang into action. Some continued piling firewood, while others picked up weapons to prepare for battle. The village chief approached the three heroes, his voice filled with respect: "Brave warriors, thank you for protecting our village. Please believe that in this darkest hour, our hearts are always with you."
Su Tingchao nodded to the old man. "Thank you for your trust. We need everyone's strength now. Please tell the villagers to stay vigilant and follow instructions." After saying that, he turned his head again to look at the ominous voice approaching from the front.
A sliver of light appeared on the horizon, but as the shadow grew clearer, the air seemed to grow heavier. A deep, deafening footstep echoed through the air, causing the earth to tremble slightly. Finally, everyone saw an unbelievably enormous creature—a gigantic monster covered in scales, with multiple heads and wings—appear before them.
“That’s…that’s the legendary ‘Guardian of the Underworld’!” a young hunter exclaimed in shock. The other villagers turned pale upon hearing this. “How could it be here?” another man asked his friend anxiously, but no one could answer his question.
Su Ting took a deep breath, drew his sword, and golden light flowed in his hand: "No matter what, now that it has come, we cannot let it destroy the peace of this land!" With that, he walked towards the behemoth, each step showing extraordinary determination.
Seeing this, the previously panicked villagers gradually quieted down. Some bolder young people even stepped forward along with the heroes. In an instant, a group of fearless figures, armed with simple tools, gathered in the center of the square.
The underworld guardian seemed enraged by the challenge. It roared deafeningly and lunged at Su Ting and his companions with its gaping maw. At that critical moment, Su Ting suddenly pushed off the ground, his body soaring into the air like an arrow, pointing straight to the sky. "Hah—" With a roar, his sword slammed down heavily on one of the heads.
Meanwhile, Su Ting and the unknown woman also began to display their abilities. The former swiftly drew complex rune patterns on the ground, then slammed his fists into the center, causing countless points of light to surge and form a protective shield that enveloped the three of them; the latter took out a bottle of crystal-clear liquid from her bosom and sprinkled it around, instantly filling the air with an invigorating fragrance…
Chapter 766 The Crisis Is Not Over
Chapter 766 The crisis is not over.
Just as the battle reached its climax, the entire battlefield was suddenly enveloped in a soft light, which then gradually subsided. It turned out that the old tree spirits from the nearby forest had sensed the fierce fighting and spontaneously came to their aid.
These normally unnoticed life forms displayed abilities beyond human imagination: they not only healed the injured, but also used their own energy to set up a barrier that temporarily halted the advance of the underworld guards.
The onlookers who witnessed this scene were full of praise:
"That's amazing...it's just like something out of a myth."
"This is what a true powerhouse is like. When will I be able to become that strong?"
"If we are all as brave and united as they are, no enemy is too great to fear."
However, the crisis was not over. Taking advantage of the brief respite, the woman calmly analyzed the situation and quickly offered advice: "We need to find a way to completely seal this thing away, otherwise even if we exhaust our strength, it will only be a temporary measure." She looked at Su Ting and Su Ting for their agreement.
After exchanging a glance, the two answered in unison, "Let's do it that way!"
Su Ting and Su Ting nodded quickly; all three understood that sealing this guardian of the underworld was their only option. The woman turned to the villagers, her eyes resolute: "Listen up, everyone, we need more help to complete this ritual. Now, I need the bravest warriors to come with me to find the materials needed for the seal!"
"I'm willing to help!" A sturdy young man named Zhang Yong raised his hand without hesitation; he was one of the village's best hunters. Following him, more people stepped forward, expressing their willingness to join the fight.
Just as the group was preparing to set off, an elderly man said worriedly, "But the situation outside is unclear. Are you sure you can come back safely?"
"Don't worry, grandpa, we'll be careful," another young man reassured him with a smile. His name was Chen Fei, and although he was young, he had already demonstrated extraordinary courage and wisdom.
With a command, the squad led by Su Ting embarked on their journey. Meanwhile, in the village, the ancient tree spirits were using their power to protect the land and heal the wounded villagers. Su Ting and his companions were making final preparations for the upcoming battle.
"I never expected that these warriors would be so brave, and even the tree spirits that usually hide in this forest would be willing to show themselves and help us..." the women in the village whispered among themselves. "It seems that we are really saved."
Time ticked by, and just when everyone thought everything would proceed smoothly, a deep roar suddenly came from afar. "Oh no! The underworld guardian seems to have sensed something; it's trying to break through the barrier!" a young villager shouted in panic.
Immediately afterwards, the previously calm sky became unusually oppressive, and an indescribable pressure filled the air. Everyone's gaze was fixed in the same direction—the location of the underworld guards.
At this critical moment, Su Ting and his group rushed back with the necessary supplies. They were all covered in dust, but their eyes shone with an indomitable spirit. "Is everyone ready?" Su Ting asked.
Chapter 767 Victory is in sight
Chapter 767 Victory is in sight
"We're all ready, we can start anytime!" a young voice answered confidently. It was Zhang Yong, who had volunteered to join the expedition team earlier.
"Then let's begin!" Su Ting shouted. "For our homeland, for every person who lives here, we must do everything in our power to stop this evil force from invading."
The woman swiftly produced a crystal that emitted a soft glow, chanting incantations; Su Ting once again activated the hidden power beneath the ground by swinging his fists; and Su Ting raised his sword high, waiting for the perfect moment to deliver a fatal blow…
At that very moment, the underworld guards suddenly launched a new and fierce attack, causing the entire barrier to shake violently. "Hold on! Just a little longer!" the woman urgently directed the others to cooperate with her actions.
"Hurry, hurry!" someone said anxiously, "We can't hold on much longer!"
"Keep going!" came encouraging voices from nearby. "Victory is in sight, we can't give up!"
Finally, with everyone's combined efforts, and as the last glimmer of light flashed, the underworld guardian let out a deafening wail before slowly collapsing, its massive body ultimately dissipating into countless specks of light...
Just as everyone was still basking in the joy of victory, suddenly the sky darkened again, and an invisible pressure enveloped the entire village. The villagers looked at each other, a sense of foreboding rising in their hearts.
"It...it can't just disappear completely so easily, can it?" Zhang Yong asked nervously, his voice trembling.
At this moment, the woman quickly scanned her surroundings, a determined glint in her eyes. "Don't panic, everyone! Although the Underworld Guardian has been temporarily sealed, we cannot let our guard down. Its power has not completely dissipated and could revive at any time."
Su Ting gripped his sword tightly, his brow furrowed: "So, the real battle has only just begun?"
“That’s right,” the woman nodded. “We must find a way to completely destroy the Underworld Guardian before it fully recovers.”
Su Ting dusted off his hands: "Then what are we waiting for? We need to act immediately!"
The team quickly assembled and prepared to set off to find a solution. Just then, a young villager jogged over, holding a yellowed parchment. "I found this ancient map," he said, "which seems to indicate the location of some powerful weapon! Perhaps it can help you."
The woman took the map and studied it carefully: "This is indeed the hiding place of the divine artifact mentioned in the ancient books—the 'Sword of Heavenly Meteor.' If we can find it, we might have a chance to completely defeat the guardians of the underworld."
Upon hearing this, cheers erupted from the crowd: "Great! Our village is finally saved!"
"Yes, once we get the 'Sword of Heaven', what terrifying monster would dare to challenge us?"
Faced with everyone's expectations and trust, Su Ting felt unprecedented pressure, but he knew that only by moving forward could he bring hope to everyone. "Then, let's go!" he said boldly.
The group embarked on their journey to their destination. Along the way, they encountered many difficulties and challenges: ferocious beasts in the dense forest, the confusion of losing their way... but no matter how difficult the obstacles, they could not stop these brave individuals from moving forward.
Chapter 768 Divine Artifact
Chapter 768 Divine Artifact
A few days later, when they finally arrived at the legendary cave, everyone held their breath, waiting to see what would happen next. Just then, a figure quietly appeared nearby—it was the elderly man who had previously worried about the young man's safety.
The old man slowly approached, his eyes filled with concern and worry for his younger generation: "Have you really thought this through? This path is not easy; it's even fraught with unknown dangers."
“We’ve made up our minds, Grandpa.” Chen Fei gently patted the old man’s shoulder. “Precisely because the road ahead is arduous, we must unite as one to overcome these difficult times. Please go back with peace of mind; we will return with news of victory!”
Hearing this, the old man's eyes welled up with tears, but he still smiled with relief: "Good children, I believe you can succeed. Remember, no matter when or where, always be brave and kind."
Su Ting took a deep breath, his gaze fixed resolutely on the pitch-black cave entrance. "Now that we're here, we must find out what's going on," he said, and stepped into the cave first. The others in the group followed closely behind, their hearts filled with a mixture of trepidation and anticipation.
Not long after they entered the cave, they discovered it was far more complex than they had imagined. The cave was filled with a maze of branching paths, each step seemingly leading them into uncharted territory. Just as everyone was feeling lost, Su Ting suddenly stopped, signaling everyone to remain vigilant.
"Did you hear that? What was that sound?" he asked in a low voice.
Everyone held their breath, listening intently. Sure enough, after a few seconds of silence, faint but clearly audible footsteps and low murmurs came from afar. This instantly put them on edge—could it be the monster guarding the divine artifact?
"Don't be afraid, no matter what difficulties we encounter, we'll face them together!" the woman encouraged softly, while she also quietly tightened her grip on the short sword in her hand, ready to deal with any possible crisis at any time.
The group cautiously advanced in the direction of the sound, their unease growing with each step. Just as they were about to reach the source of the sound, a massive shadow suddenly burst forth from the darkness, blocking their path. There stood a tall, muscular, and ferocious humanoid creature, roaring in an incomprehensible language.
The villagers gasped, but Su Ting stood ramrod straight, utterly fearless. “Friend or foe? If you don’t intend to attack us, please back down, otherwise…” he said resolutely, slowly drawing his longsword as a threat.
The monster was clearly startled by the sudden surge of power. After a moment's hesitation, it actually slowly stepped aside, making way for the monster. "Wow, you finished so quickly? You guys are amazing!" Zhang Yong exclaimed excitedly.
"This is just the beginning; there are definitely more challenges ahead," Su Ting said, maintaining his usual calm demeanor.
Passing through the passage, they soon arrived at the center of a vast and empty hall. The hall was filled with countless rare gems and treasures, but these held no appeal for them now. Their gazes were fixed on a sword radiating dazzling light not far ahead—the legendary "Sword of Destruction."
Chapter 769 Issuing Orders
Chapter 769 Issuing Orders
"Look, that's the 'Sword of Heaven'!" Su Ting pointed to the gleaming artifact not far away, his eyes filled with longing. "If we can get it, we'll have a chance to completely defeat the Underworld Guardians and save the entire village."
Just as everyone was about to step forward to retrieve the sword, the surrounding light suddenly shifted, and the once bright space instantly became pitch black. A powerful, evil force spread out, enveloping everyone within it. Immediately afterward, a deep, terrifying voice echoed in the air: "Anyone who dares to touch my treasure will face the punishment of death!"
Everyone immediately became alert, looking around for the source of the sound. At that moment, a massive and chilling figure gradually emerged from the darkness…
"That's...that's a guardian of the underworld!" someone cried out in terror.
"So that's how it is. It's been hiding here all along, guarding this artifact," the woman calmly analyzed.
"But why does it look so much more powerful now than before?" Su Ting asked, frowning.
"It's probably because of the environment here that it has gained some kind of power boost," the woman guessed. "In any case, we must find a way to defeat it as soon as possible."
Just then, an unexpected voice rang out: "Don't be afraid, I actually know how to deal with it."
Everyone turned around and saw that it was Xiao Gang, the young villager who had provided the map earlier, who had reappeared. "I once had the privilege of reading an ancient manual that recorded how to utilize the true power of the 'Heavenly Meteor Sword'."
Xiao Gang stepped forward and said firmly, "According to the records in that book, we need to place the 'Sword of Heavenly Meteor' on a specific stone platform in the center of the hall and recite the incantation in a special way in order to unleash its true power."
Everyone was startled by this, especially Su Ting and the woman, who exchanged a glance as if they had seen a glimmer of hope. "Why are you only telling me now?" Su Ting asked anxiously.
"Because I can't be completely sure if these are effective," Xiao Gang said frankly. "I won't be able to be sure of what's recorded in the book until I see the true face of the underworld guardian."
Su Ting nodded without saying anything more, then turned to the others and gave the order: "Alright, do as he says! Everyone be careful and prepare for battle!"
Some people in the group couldn't help but whisper among themselves:
"I never expected that Xiao Gang, who is usually so unremarkable, would have such crucial information."
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