I walk sideways in the game world

Ren Xiaoyao and Xia Lin were not intimidated by the black-robed man's aura. They carefully observed the surrounding environment, trying to find a breakthrough.

"We come here with no ill intentions." Ren Xiaoyao took a step forward, trying to ease the atmosphere, "We just want to understand the secret of this device."

The black-robed man sneered, "Secret? Are you ordinary mortals qualified to discuss secrets?"

Xia Lin pulled Ren Xiaoyao's sleeve and whispered, "Brother Xiaoyao, be careful, there's a trap!"

Ren Xiaoyao nodded gently, indicating that he understood. He fixed his gaze on the circular device, his mind constantly reflecting on the various data he had collected in the game, trying to find a solution to the current dilemma.

"Found it!" Ren Xiaoyao's eyes suddenly lit up. He pointed to a rune on the device and said, "If I'm not mistaken, this rune represents 'balance'. As long as we can change the direction of its energy flow, we can control the entire device!"

Xia Lin looked in the direction Ren Xiaoyao pointed, and indeed saw a symbol that was slightly different from the other runes.

"But how do we change the direction of its energy flow?" asked Xia Lin.

"I need your strength!" Ren Xiaoyao turned to look at Xia Lin, his eyes filled with determination. "The spiritual power in your body has similar energy properties to this device. Only you can do this!"

Without hesitation, Charlene walked over to the device and gently placed her hand on the special rune. A powerful suction force surged through her, and Charlene's spiritual energy poured into the device like a flood.

The device began to vibrate violently, emitting a humming sound. Seeing this, the black-robed man's face changed drastically, and he roared, "What are you doing! Stop it!"

However, Ren Xiaoyao and Xia Lin ignored his warning. They knew there was no turning back.

As Xia Lin continued to channel her spiritual energy, the runes on the device began to glow brightly. A powerful wave of energy, centered around the device, rapidly spread outward. The entire underground space seemed to begin to warp and deform, as if it would collapse at any moment.

"Now!" Ren Xiaoyao shouted, injecting his spiritual power into the device.

An even more powerful energy storm formed instantly, sweeping towards the army of the mysterious force like a flood that broke through a dam... The man in black robe was forced back several steps by this sudden force. He widened his eyes in disbelief and stared at Ren Xiaoyao and Xia Lin, as if he had seen something incredible.

"You ants! How dare you..." The man in black robe was furious. Before he finished speaking, he suddenly tore off his black robe, revealing an old and sinister face.

"Chief!" The men in black around him exclaimed and fell to their knees.

"All of you retreat!" The old voice carried unquestionable majesty. The surrounding men in black looked at each other, but finally obeyed the order and retreated, leaving the battlefield to their leader.

"You've successfully angered me!" A dangerous light flashed in the eyes of the mysterious leader. He slowly raised his hands, and an even more powerful energy gathered in his palms. "I will make you pay for this!"

"Xia Lin, be careful!" Ren Xiaoyao pulled Xia Lin behind him and protected her.

"Brother Xiaoyao, you have to be careful!" Xia Lin looked at Ren Xiaoyao worriedly, her eyes full of anxiety.

"Don't worry, I'll be fine." Ren Xiaoyao gave Xia Lin a reassuring look, then turned around and faced the pressure from the mysterious leader. "If you want to hurt her, you'll have to get past me first!"

"You are overestimating yourself!" The leader of the mysterious force snorted coldly, and pushed out his palms. Two black energy beams attacked Ren Xiaoyao like two poisonous snakes.

Ren Xiaoyao didn't dare to delay and quickly mobilized all his spiritual power to form a barrier in front of him to resist the attack of the energy beam. However, the strength of the mysterious leader far exceeded his imagination. The power contained in the energy beam was extremely terrifying. Ren Xiaoyao's defensive barrier only lasted for a moment before it shattered.

"Puff!" Ren Xiaoyao was hit by the energy beam, a mouthful of blood spurted out, and his body flew backwards like a kite with a broken string.

"Brother Xiaoyao!" Xia Lin exclaimed and rushed forward to support Ren Xiaoyao's shaky body.

"I'm fine..." Ren Xiaoyao suppressed the surging blood in his body and struggled to stand up, but was held tightly by Xia Lin.

"Don't move, you're already injured!" There was a hint of crying in Xia Lin's voice. She anxiously took out a bottle of pills from her arms and wanted to feed it to Ren Xiaoyao.

"It's useless, my injury..." Before Ren Xiaoyao could finish his words, he suddenly felt a strange energy flowing from Xia Lin's body into his own body, and his body, which was originally in severe pain, began to recover miraculously.

"This is..." Ren Xiaoyao looked at Xia Lin in surprise, his eyes full of disbelief.

"Don't talk and concentrate on healing!" Xia Lin did not explain, but just focused more on transferring her spiritual power into Ren Xiaoyao's body.

As time went by, Ren Xiaoyao felt that his injuries were recovering at an astonishing speed. Not only that, he also felt an unprecedented powerful force awakening in his body.

"Hahaha, is this my power?" Ren Xiaoyao couldn't help but roar to the sky. A powerful aura burst out from him, shocking the heaven and earth.

"How is this possible!" The leader of the mysterious force looked at this scene in disbelief. He couldn't understand why a person who was severely injured by him could recover in such a short time and his strength was improved!

"Prepare to die!" Ren Xiaoyao stood up slowly, with a cold light flashing in his eyes, and a long sword emitting golden light appeared in his hand.

"Brother Xiaoyao, be careful!" Xia Lin shouted worriedly.

Ren Xiaoyao didn't look back. He simply patted Xia Lin's hand gently, signaling her to be at ease. Then he transformed into a streak of golden lightning and rushed towards the leader of the mysterious force...

"Come on! Show me what you're capable of!" the mysterious leader roared, charging forward. The final battle that would determine the fate of the game world was about to begin. The golden sword light, like dawn piercing the darkness, clashed head-on with the mysterious leader's black energy, carrying an unstoppable momentum.

The two forces tore at each other, strangling each other, erupting in a deafening roar that shook the entire world. The sword in Ren Xiaoyao's hand seemed to merge with him, each strike imbued with the power to annihilate heaven and earth. A determined light gleamed in his eyes, and he held a single conviction in his heart: to protect Xia Lin and safeguard the peace of the game world!

The leader of the mysterious force was defeated, and he was horrified to find that the power he was so proud of was so vulnerable in front of Ren Xiaoyao. His heart began to waver, and his former arrogance and confidence disappeared, replaced by a deep fear.

"Impossible! This is impossible!" He roared, trying to mobilize more energy, but found that his strength was constantly dissipating.

"Evil cannot defeat good! Your conspiracy is doomed to fail!" Ren Xiaoyao's voice echoed on the battlefield like a loud bell.

Finally, Ren Xiaoyao's sword pierced the mysterious leader's chest, and the black energy instantly dissipated, as if it had never appeared. The leader collapsed to his knees, his eyes filled with despair and unwillingness. With his fall, the black-clad men also dispersed, and the mysterious force collapsed.

The game world returned to its former tranquility. People emerged from their panic and cheered to celebrate the victory. Ren Xiaoyao and Xia Lin's names were praised by people. They became heroes of the game world, and their stories were passed down from generation to generation.

Standing on the top of the ruins, Ren Xiaoyao and Xia Lin looked down at the game world bathed in sunshine, with relieved smiles on their faces.

"Everything is over." Xia Lin leaned gently on Ren Xiaoyao's shoulder, with a hint of fatigue in her tone, but she could not hide her happiness.

Ren Xiaoyao held Xia Lin's hand tightly, gazing deeply into the distance. After a moment of silence, he slowly spoke, "No, everything has just begun..."

Sunlight shone on the ancient ruins, gilding the mottled stone walls. Ren Xiaoyao and Xia Lin stood side by side on a high point. Their clothes were ragged, yet their heroic spirit was undeniable. Xia Lin gently rested her head on Ren Xiaoyao's shoulder, her face a bit tired, yet she couldn't hide the joy of victory. She whispered, "Xiaoyao, we won."

Ren Xiaoyao looked down at the woman in his arms. Her face was still stained with blood, making her look even more charming. He reached out and gently stroked Xia Lin's hair, saying softly, "Yes, we won. Everything is over."

There was a hint of emotion in his tone. For this moment, they had gone through so many life-and-death tests and brushed shoulders with death so many times. Now, they could finally relax and enjoy this hard-earned peace.

In the distance, the sky that was originally shrouded in darkness has returned to clearness. A few white clouds are floating in the blue sky, and the warm sunlight is shining on the earth. All things are full of vitality.

"Let's go back." Ren Xiaoyao took a deep breath, turned around, and looked ahead with a firm gaze. That was where they first met - the Novice Village.

Xia Lin looked up at Ren Xiaoyao's determined eyes. She knew that for him, this was just the beginning. His journey was to the stars and the sea, and she was willing to stay by his side forever, facing the challenges of the future with him.

"Okay." Xia Lin nodded slightly, a happy smile on her lips.

Hand in hand, the two of them slowly walked down the ruins along the ancient stone steps. Their backs bathed in the golden sunlight, looking particularly tall.

Suddenly, Ren Xiaoyao stopped, turned around and looked into the distance.

"What's wrong?" Charlene asked in confusion.

Ren Xiaoyao didn't say anything. He just held Xia Lin's hand tightly, his eyes deep, as if he saw into the distant future.

"They...are coming."