Soul travels through the world of immortality

At this moment, a powerful dark energy came from not far away, like a giant black dragon, pouncing on everyone with its fangs and claws bared. Xiaolong felt the danger approaching, and without hesitation flapped his wings and flew into the air, trying to resist this sudden attack with his own strength.

However, this dark energy was much more powerful than they had imagined. It was like a ferocious beast, constantly attacking Xiaolong's defenses. The dark energy gradually gathered into one terrifying vortex after another, each vortex carrying endless pressure and destructive power. Although Xiaolong tried his best, he was ultimately unable to withstand this powerful force.

Everyone present was stunned, watching Xiaolong being swallowed by the darkness and disappearing without a trace. For a moment, fear and despair enveloped the entire battlefield, as if the end of the world was about to come.

"Xiaolong!" Li Mingyang shouted, his voice full of pain and anger. Losing Xiaolong was not just losing a friend, but also losing an important ally. Xiaolong had always been with them, facing all kinds of difficulties and challenges together. Now, he was swallowed by the darkness, which made Li Mingyang feel extremely sad.

However, now is not the time to be sad, because the enemy is obviously still nearby and may launch the next round of attacks at any time. Li Mingyang quickly adjusted his mentality, turned his grief and anger into strength, and commanded the elf warriors to deploy their formations and prepare for possible challenges. He knew that only by unity can they overcome the current predicament.

At the same time, Li Mingyang also began to think about the next move. He understood that the enemy had already noticed their presence and their strength should not be underestimated. They must find a way to break through the enemy's defenses and move forward. In the process, he also needed to protect the remaining companions and not let anyone get hurt.

Xiaolong's disappearance was undoubtedly a huge blow, but it did not shake his determination to pursue the truth.

On the contrary, it aroused his stronger fighting spirit.

"We must keep moving forward," Li Mingyang said firmly to the elf warriors, "Xiaolong's sacrifice cannot be in vain. I believe that as long as we unite as one, there will be no difficulties that we cannot overcome."

His words inspired and encouraged the elven warriors, and they decided to follow Li Mingyang's footsteps and continue searching for Xiaolong's whereabouts.

The elf warriors were inspired by Li Mingyang's words and regained their spirits. They continued to move forward, carefully approaching the location mentioned by the scout. As they got closer, the dark atmosphere in the air became thicker and thicker, and it was obvious that they were approaching the enemy's lair.

Finally, in a hidden valley, they found a huge cave. There were traces of shadow beasts at the entrance of the cave. It was obvious that this was their hiding place.

Li Mingyang ordered a part of the elven warriors to deploy defenses on the periphery to prevent the enemy from escaping, while he led the elite troops to conduct in-depth investigations.

After entering the cave, they felt a powerful dark force enveloping the surroundings, as if it was going to devour all life.

The cave was filled with a foul smell and there were strange lights flashing on the walls, which made people feel creepy.

Li Mingyang led the team forward carefully, secretly alert in his heart.

Suddenly, a low roar came from the front, and then a huge shadow beast appeared in front of them.

Its body is huge and powerful, exuding a suffocating aura.

Li Mingyang was not afraid at all. He waved the sword in his hand and started a fierce battle with the shadow beast.

Other elven warriors also joined the battle. They shot bows and arrows, cast magic, and fought a desperate battle with the shadow beasts.

After a fierce fight, they finally defeated the shadow beast and found some clues that seemed to point to another place.

Li Mingyang decided to continue tracking and not miss any clues.

They followed the clues and came to a mysterious place where there was an ancient castle.

The castle was surrounded by black fog, giving it an eerie feeling.

Li Mingyang realized that this might be the enemy's lair and the key to finding Xiaolong.

He led the team to sneak into the castle quietly and carefully explored every room.

Deep in the castle, they found an entrance to a basement, from which they could hear low roars.

Li Mingyang decided to venture into the basement to see if he could find Xiaolong's whereabouts.

When they pushed open the door to the basement, they were shocked by the sight before them...

Although the underground light was dim and the humidity was high, the surrounding environment was still clearly visible to the elves with special night vision. As they continued to go deeper, they found a deep cave below. Surprisingly, they found a large underground base!

This base is not only home to a large number of shadow beasts, but also contains many strange devices that seem to be able to enhance the strength of the shadow beasts.

Just as they were preparing to conduct a more in-depth study of the base, suddenly, those originally quiet shadow beasts seemed to have received some kind of instructions and launched a fierce attack on Li Mingyang and his group.

A thrilling battle began. Li Mingyang and the elven warriors demonstrated outstanding combat skills and unparalleled tacit understanding, which gradually tilted the battle situation towards their side.

Even so, the battle was far from over, and even greater challenges were waiting for them to face. At this critical moment, Li Mingyang resolutely chose to go deep into the enemy's rear to find the trace of the mastermind behind the scenes.

Li Mingyang took a deep breath, tightly grasped the weapon in his hand, and stepped into this mysterious secret room. He looked around vigilantly, and was secretly alert in his heart.

"Who are you? Why do you want to capture Xiaolong?" Li Mingyang questioned the person in front of him, with a hint of determination and anger in his voice.

The Shadow Mage turned around, revealing a pale face with a strange light flashing in his eyes. He smiled slightly, and his tone revealed his disdain for Li Mingyang: "I am a Shadow Mage, and I must get what I want. Xiaolong has a special power. As long as I master this power, I can become the master of the world!"

Li Mingyang frowned, realizing that he was facing not just an ordinary enemy, but an evil force that was ambitious and wanted to control the world. He knew that this battle would be extremely difficult, but in order to protect the little dragon and the entire Elf Forest, he had to go all out.

"You won't succeed!" Li Mingyang roared, his body emitting a strong fighting spirit, ready to meet the upcoming challenge.

The Shadow Mage sneered, "Then give it a try, kid. See if you have the ability to stop my plan!" As he spoke, he raised his hands and chanted an ancient spell. As the spell was chanted, the entire secret room began to shake violently, the magic circle on the ground shone with a strange light, and a powerful magic power gathered from all directions.

Li Mingyang felt unprecedented pressure, but he did not back down. He gritted his teeth and struggled to resist the powerful magic released by the Shadow Mage. His eyes were burning with fighting spirit, and he had only one belief in his heart - defeat the enemy in front of him and protect justice!

Li Mingyang clenched the sword in his hand, his whole body tense, and he watched the movements around him vigilantly. His eyes were like burning flames, full of anger and determination. He shouted loudly to the air: "It is you who controlled the shadow beasts, it is you who put the Elven Forest into crisis, and it is you who caused Xiaolong's disappearance!"

As he finished speaking, a mysterious figure slowly walked out of the darkness. It was a shadow mage in a black robe, his body was shrouded in black mist, making it impossible to see his face. But from the powerful aura emanating from him, one could feel that his strength was extraordinary.

The Shadow Mage raised his head slightly, revealing a pair of deep and cold eyes. He raised an evil smile and said softly, "Yes, all of this is my masterpiece. However, you are wrong, the little dragon is not dead, I just temporarily sealed it in a special dimension. It is crucial to my plan."

Hearing that Xiaolong was still alive, Li Mingyang was relieved, but he did not let down his guard. He tightly gripped the hilt of his sword, stared at the enemy in front of him, and asked, "Why? Why did you do this?"

The Shadow Mage chuckled, as if mocking Li Mingyang's ignorance. He slowly said, "Because I need the power of the little dragon. The ancient bloodline contained in its body is the key to my completion of the final ritual. Once the ritual is completed, I will be able to gain supreme power and rule the entire world."

Li Mingyang stared at the Shadow Mage with his eyes wide open in disbelief. He could never have imagined that this guy had such crazy ambitions. He gritted his teeth and said firmly: "I won't let you succeed! I will stop you no matter what!" After that, he raised his sword, ready to fight the Shadow Mage to the death.

"You are dreaming!" Li Mingyang's eyes widened as he glared at the Shadow Mage in front of him, and he shouted, "Justice will surely triumph over evil, and your evil plot will never succeed!"

The shadow mage raised his mouth slightly, revealing a contemptuous smile, and sneered: "Really? Then let's wait and see who will be the final winner." As soon as he finished speaking, he waved his hands violently, and the originally calm magic circle suddenly flashed with dazzling light. Then, countless shadow beasts surged out from all directions like a tide, quickly surrounding Li Mingyang tightly.

Facing this huge enemy lineup, Li Mingyang showed no fear at all. He resolutely drew the sword from his waist, pointed the sharp tip of the sword directly at the Shadow Mage, and said firmly: "Today, even if it costs me my life, I will stop you!"

As his words fell, a thrilling battle began.

Li Mingyang swung the sword in his hand, and every swing was accompanied by a sharp sound of breaking through the air. In the blink of an eye, several shadow beasts were cut down by the sword. His swordsmanship was as swift as a storm, dazzling people.

However, the number of shadow beasts was astonishing, and these strange creatures seemed to be unaffected by damage. Their bodies were like nothingness, and they could quickly recover even if they were cut off. They came one after another, filling the gaps left by their companions.

Li Mingyang gradually felt powerless, his physical strength began to decline, and the shadow beasts continued to pour in. Just as he was about to be overwhelmed by the shadow beasts, suddenly, a dragon roar resounded throughout the secret room.

The little dragon's figure appeared in the light, breaking free from its restraints, breaking through the limitations of the dimension, and returning to the ground. Its scales flashed with dazzling light, emitting a powerful aura.

Seeing this scene, the shadow mage's face turned livid, and he stared at Xiaolong with wide eyes in disbelief. He originally thought that Xiaolong had been trapped by his spell and could not escape, but now it seems that he underestimated Xiaolong's strength.

"Xiaolong, hurry up!" Li Mingyang shouted loudly, and at the same time used all his strength to force the shadow beasts around him to retreat. He knew that Xiaolong's appearance brought them a glimmer of hope. If Xiaolong could leave here, there might be a chance to find other people to help them.

Xiaolong heard Li Mingyang's call, and turned his head to look at Li Mingyang, with a hint of reluctance in his eyes. But he knew that staying here would only put the two of them in greater danger. So he spread his wings and prepared to fly away.

However, at this moment, the Shadow Mage made his move. He released a wave of dark energy, which attacked the little dragon. The little dragon dodged swiftly and avoided the attack.

The little dragon didn't hesitate. It opened its mouth and blew out a breath of dragon's breath, which directly hit the Shadow Mage. The power of the dragon's breath was so strong that it pushed the Shadow Mage back several steps.