A Mysterious Journey Through the Shang Dynasty

It was a quiet night, the moon was covered by dark clouds, only emitting a faint light. The Wang family's territory was immersed in tranquility, and the people were all asleep, unaware of the approaching danger.

Suddenly, a group of black shadows sneaked in like ghosts. They moved quickly and silently, as if they were integrated into the darkness. These black shadows were all dressed in black night clothes, with black cloth covering their faces, revealing only pairs of eyes flashing with cold light. Among them, there were also some strange ghost monsters, which exuded an evil aura that made people shudder.

Those shadow monsters were tall, with thick limbs and covered with a layer of black scales, which flickered strangely in the weak light. Their eyes were like burning red fireballs, emitting a fierce light. Their mouths showed sharp fangs, and sticky liquid dripped from time to time.

They skillfully avoided the patrols of the Wang family, cleverly used the terrain and shadows, and approached the core area of the family step by step. When they approached the patriarch's residence, they were discovered by a vigilant guard. The guard shouted loudly, trying to sound the alarm, but the shadows acted quickly and knocked the guard down with lightning speed. The shadow monsters let out a low roar, as if cheering for the upcoming killing. They twisted their huge bodies, and their sharp claws scratched deep marks on the ground.

At this time, the chieftain was awakened by the shouting. He immediately realized the danger and quickly picked up his weapon to prepare for the enemy. However, the enemy was numerous and powerful. They surged like a tide and launched a fierce attack on the chieftain. The shadow monsters were even more ferocious. They attacked the chieftain with sharp claws and sharp teeth. A shadow monster suddenly pounced on the chieftain, opened its bloody mouth, and showed a ferocious expression. The chieftain dodged sideways, but the monster's claws still cut a deep gash on his arm.

Although the chieftain was brave, he was outnumbered. He fought hard, wielding his sword and engaging in a fierce battle with the enemy. The sword flickered and shone, and every move was full of power and determination. However, the enemy's attacks became more and more fierce, and the chieftain gradually fell into trouble. He was unable to defend himself against the attacks of the shadow monsters, and was injured in many places.

At this critical moment, the Wang family members were not defeated by fear. When the noise of the battle sounded, the members woke up from their sleep. Without any hesitation, they immediately picked up the weapons around them and rushed towards the enemy.

The young and strong tribesmen rushed to the front, waving their swords and broadswords, their eyes full of anger and determination. They stood like a solid wall in front of the enemy. The enemy's attack came like a storm, but the tribesmen did not flinch and used their bodies to build a line of defense. The shadow monsters pounced on the tribesmen with their fangs and claws, but the tribesmen were not afraid and fought them bravely. A shadow monster jumped high and then hit the ground heavily, shaking the surrounding tribesmen to the ground. But they quickly stabilized their bodies and continued to fight against the monsters.

A young tribesman shouted: "Protect the family, protect the totem!" His voice was full of power, inspiring other tribesmen. Everyone worked together to resist the enemy's attack. The roar of the shadow monsters and the shouts of the tribesmen intertwined, filling the entire battlefield with a tense atmosphere.

Just when the battle was at a stalemate, an accident happened. A group of shadow monsters suddenly rushed out from the flank. Taking advantage of the tribesmen's unpreparedness, they quickly broke through the defense line and rushed to the place where the totem was. The tribesmen were horrified and turned around to stop them. The shadow monsters ran away, shaking the earth and mountains, with greed flashing in their eyes.

"We must not let them succeed!" an old tribesman roared. He led a group of tribesmen and rushed towards the shadow monster. They used their bodies to form a human wall to block the totem.

The shadow monsters attacked the human wall frantically. They were so powerful that every impact made the tribesmen shaky. But the tribesmen gritted their teeth and held their ground with all their might. A shadow monster slapped the human wall with its claws, making a dull sound.

At the same time, the tribesmen who were fighting against the shadows were also in a tough battle. The shadows attacked more fiercely, and they kept looking for the tribesmen's flaws. Some tribesmen were injured and fell to the ground, but they still got up tenaciously and continued to fight.

At this critical moment, a brave young man stood up. Although he was young, his eyes were full of determination. He picked up a bow and arrow and aimed at a shadow monster that was attacking the human wall. With a "whoosh", the sharp arrow flew out and accurately hit the shadow monster's eye. The shadow monster screamed and fell to the ground. It rolled on the ground in pain, roaring angrily.

The boy's actions inspired the other tribesmen. They all picked up bows and arrows and shot at the shadow monsters. Arrows rained down like rain, and the shadow monsters fell to the ground one after another. Some of the shadow monsters were full of arrows, but they still struggled to stand up.

Seeing that the situation was not good, the shadows began to increase their attack strength, trying to break through the defense line as soon as possible. But the tribesmen did not retreat, they protected the totem with their lives.

Finally, the enemy saw that they could not seize the totem and feared that they would attract more resistance, so they had to withdraw quickly. The Wang family's territory was in ruins, and the family members were grief-stricken by the sacrifice of the patriarch, but they were also proud of themselves for successfully protecting the totem.

This news spread quickly among the eight families, causing an uproar. Each family felt the threat of the Shadow Alliance, as if a sharp blade was hanging over their heads. The eight families, who were still hesitant before, finally realized the importance of unity.

After Mo Yu and I learned the news, we immediately went to the Wang family to express our condolences and support. When we saw the devastated scene and the sad but determined eyes of the family members, our hearts were filled with emotion.

"I didn't expect the Shadow Alliance to be so rampant that they even dared to directly attack the family." I said with a frown.

Mo Yu held my hand tightly, his eyes revealing determination, "This also allows the eight major families to see the common crisis they are facing. We must seize this opportunity to promote the combination of totems."

We began to actively run between the various families, using this incident to explain to them the urgency and necessity of the combined totem. "Fellow clan leaders, the Shadow Alliance has already begun to act, and the experience of the Wang family is a wake-up call. If we don't unite and use the combined totem to fight against the Shadow Alliance, we may be the next to be attacked." Mo Yu said earnestly.

Some families began to waver, and they discussed the impact of this incident. And those families that were originally inclined to our proposal became more resolute in their stance.

At an emergency meeting of the eight major families, the atmosphere was tense and solemn. Representatives from each family looked serious, weighing the pros and cons in their minds.

"The experience of the Wang family has made us deeply aware of the horror of the Shadow Alliance. We can no longer fight alone, we must unite." A family representative spoke first.

"That's right. The combined totem is our only hope at the moment. Only in this way can we have enough power to fight against the Shadow Alliance." Another representative echoed.

After intense discussions, the eight major families finally agreed on the combination of totems. This decision was like a ray of light in the darkness, giving people hope.

Mo Yu and I are filled with joy and relief. We know that this is just the beginning, and there are still many difficulties and challenges waiting for us. But we firmly believe that as long as the eight major families unite as one, we will be able to defeat the Shadow Alliance and protect this land and its people.

As the preparations for the totem combination began, a tense but hopeful atmosphere permeated the town. People took action and contributed their strength to defend their homes. Mo Yu and I continued to move forward on this difficult road for our love and for the peace and tranquility of this land.