Me? I was transported into a book? And I became a vicious villain?

A black shadow shuttled through the ruins at an astonishing speed. It seemed to blend into the darkness, with only its occasionally flashing scarlet eyes exposing its essence as not belonging to this world. It stopped in front of a broken stone statue and let out a low roar, as if in mourning or in anger.

At the same time, the central square of the city was brightly lit and filled with laughter. People sang and danced, celebrating the victory and the joy of surviving the disaster. Children ran and played in the square, their faces filled with innocent smiles, as if the shadow of war had never fallen.

"Mengmeng, look, everyone has regained their former energy." Xiao Yichen looked at the lively scene in front of him and couldn't help but smile.

Chu Mengmeng also looked at the celebrating crowd, her eyes full of relief: "Yes, this victory was hard-won, we should all cherish this hard-won peace."

"Peace..." Xiao Yichen muttered to himself, but his eyes gradually became deep. "Although the Shadow King has been eliminated, who can guarantee that there will be no new threats?"

Chu Mengmeng understood Xiao Yichen's concerns. She put away her smile and said seriously, "You are right. We cannot take it lightly. This battle has taught us that the strength of just a few of us is far from enough. We need to train more city guardians."

"I think so too." Xiao Yichen nodded, "I have already started preparing. I plan to set up a special organization to recruit and train young people with potential and pass on our responsibility to protect the city."

"Well, this is a good idea. Let me help too!" Chu Mengmeng was eager to try.

"Okay, let's work hard together!" Xiao Yichen held Chu Mengmeng's hand with a firm look in his eyes.

In the following days, the city guardians helped people rebuild their homes while preparing for a new organization. They named the organization "Guardians of Light", which means protecting the light and hope of the city.

As soon as the news came out, it immediately received a warm response from the general public. Many young people with special abilities signed up to participate, hoping to contribute to protecting the city.

"It seems that everyone cherishes this hard-earned peace and is willing to work hard to protect it." Chu Mengmeng looked at the endless stream of applicants, her heart filled with hope.

"Yes." Xiao Yichen nodded with satisfaction. "I believe that with everyone's joint efforts, the 'Guardians of Light' will definitely become the backbone of protecting the city, allowing this city to be bathed in light forever."

However, just as the city guardians are full of hope for the future, a new crisis is quietly brewing. The dark shadow lurking in the dark is watching the city with eager eyes, waiting for the opportunity to make a comeback...

"Well, this is a good idea. Let me help too!" Chu Mengmeng was eager to try.

In the following days, the city guardians helped people rebuild their homes while preparing for a new organization. They named the organization "Guardians of Light", which means protecting the light and hope of the city. At the same time, in order to improve efficiency, they made a clear division of labor: Xiao Yichen and Chu Mengmeng were responsible for the preparation and establishment of the "Guardians of Light" and the recruitment and training of new members, passing on their combat experience and the concept of protecting the city to the next generation; Su Mubai and Lin Wan'er were responsible for the city's security and management, ensuring the order and stability of the city, and assisting Xiao Yichen and Chu Mengmeng in handling the daily affairs of the "Guardians of Light".

The Light Messenger and the Ancient Ruins Guardian, as seniors who have experienced countless battles, have become advisors to the Light Guardians, providing guidance and assistance to the city guardians. With his profound knowledge and rich experience, the Light Messenger has developed a comprehensive training plan for the Light Guardians and personally guided the newcomers to master various skills; the Ancient Ruins Guardian uses his understanding of various ancient powers to provide intelligence support to the Light Guardians and help them identify and respond to potential threats.

Thanks to the efforts of the city guardians, the city gradually regained its vitality and people's lives became better and better. However, as the preparations for the "Guardians of Light" were proceeding in an orderly manner, Xiao Yichen felt a little uneasy. Because he knew that the shadow lurking in the dark and the secrets behind it were the biggest threat to the city...

The sun shines on the rebuilt city. On both sides of the street, newly planted saplings have sprouted and swayed gently in the wind. Children chase and play in the square, and their clear laughter echoes in the air, creating a lively scene.

"Mengmeng, look, how happily the children are smiling!" Xiao Yichen looked at the children in the square, his eyes full of satisfaction.

"Yes," Chu Mengmeng raised the corners of her mouth and revealed a sweet smile, "Seeing them like this, I feel that all the efforts are worth it."

At the training base of "Guardians of Light", the newcomers are training hard. Su Mubai instructs them on how to control their own strength, while Lin Wan'er teaches them combat skills and experience. The young faces are full of seriousness and determination. They are eager to become heroes like Xiao Yichen and Chu Mengmeng, to protect the city and the people they love.

Everything was moving in a good direction, and the city guardians gradually relaxed their vigilance. However, beneath this seemingly calm surface, an undercurrent was quietly surging.

That evening, Xiao Yichen and Chu Mengmeng were patrolling on the edge of the city. The afterglow of the setting sun shone on them, casting two long shadows. Xiao Yichen suddenly stopped, frowned slightly, and looked towards an abandoned factory in the distance.

"What's wrong?" Chu Mengmeng noticed something strange about Xiao Yichen, and looked in the direction he was looking, but found nothing.

"There..." Xiao Yichen said solemnly, "I felt a strange energy fluctuation, very weak, but very evil."

Chu Mengmeng's heart trembled. She knew that Xiao Yichen's feeling was not wrong. The two looked at each other and walked towards the abandoned factory without hesitation. The weapons in their hands emitted a faint light, ready to deal with the impending danger at any time.

The factory was dark, and the air was filled with the pungent smell of mold and rust. Xiao Yichen and Chu Mengmeng moved forward cautiously, and their footsteps were particularly clear in the silent factory. Suddenly, Chu Mengmeng slipped and almost fell. She looked down and found a pool of black viscous liquid on the ground, emitting a disgusting smell.

"What is this?" Chu Mengmeng covered her mouth and nose, trying to endure the discomfort.

"Be careful!" Xiao Yichen grabbed Chu Mengmeng and protected her behind him. He squatted down and carefully observed the liquid on the ground, his face becoming more and more solemn.

"This... seems to be the blood of the Shadow King!"

Xiao Yichen's words were like a thunderclap, exploding in Chu Mengmeng's ears. The blood of the Shadow King? How is that possible! He had been completely destroyed, so why would his blood still appear? Could it be that...

A terrible thought came to their minds, and Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen's faces turned extremely ugly. They realized that things were far from as simple as they imagined, and a new crisis was quietly approaching...