It's not too late to meet in the book

The night was as dark as ink, deep and oppressive. An ancient ruin, hidden deep within the dense forest, slowly revealed its outlines, like a guardian of time, quietly awaiting something. At the center of the ruins stood a majestic stone temple, surrounded by intricate runes and ancient totems, exuding an air of mystery. Here lay the source of the conspiracy that Su Xiaoxiao and her companions had long pursued, and where they would face the mastermind behind it in their final showdown.

Inside the stone hall, the light was dim, with only a few ancient oil lamps barely illuminating the surroundings, casting mottled shadows. An indescribable tension hung in the air, as if even the very air had frozen. Su Xiaoxiao, Lin Yu, Li Ming, Yang Tao, and Renault stood side by side, their gazes fixed firmly into the depths of the stone hall, where a figure in a black robe quietly awaited their arrival.

"Finally, we meet." The black-robed man's voice was low and hoarse, with a barely perceptible sneer. "Su Xiaoxiao, and your friends, you are braver than I thought."

Su Xiaoxiao stepped forward, her eyes burning with anger. "We are not here to be brave, we are here to reveal the truth, stop your conspiracy, and protect the world from your harm."

The black-robed man shook his head slightly, seemingly unconcerned with Su Xiaoxiao's words. "The truth? The truth you seek is nothing but an existence that mortals like you cannot understand. Everything I do is for a greater goal, for the evolution of this world."

Lin Yu gripped the sword tightly in his hand, and the tip of the sword tapped the ground lightly, making a crisp sound. "Evolution? The evolution you speak of is built on the suffering of countless innocent lives. We would rather not have such an evolution."

Li Ming pushed up his glasses, his eyes gleaming with wisdom. "Furthermore, we've found the key to cracking your plan. Your conspiracy will ultimately fail."

Upon hearing this, the black-robed man curled up his lips into a strange smile, "Oh? Really? Then let me see what you are capable of that can stop me."

With a deep roar, the black-robed figure suddenly vanished, leaving only a shadow in the air. Immediately afterwards, a powerful wave of energy surged from all directions, and the stone hall suddenly became turbulent, with clouds and sand flying everywhere.

Su Xiaoxiao reacted quickly. With a wave of her hands, a brilliant light shot out from her palms, transforming into a light shield that protected everyone. "Everyone be careful, he's coming!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the figure of the man in black robe appeared outside the light shield like a ghost. With a wave of his hands, a black energy beam came straight at him, colliding with the light shield and erupting with a deafening roar.

Yang Tao roared, leaping up like a beast, and pounced on the black-robed man. His fists, wrapped in a gust of wind, smashed into him fiercely. The black-robed man snorted coldly, twisting his body strangely, easily dodging Yang Tao's attack, and took the opportunity to counterattack, sweeping a shadow whip kick towards Yang Tao.

Renault's eyes and hands flashed with swiftness. A light curtain appeared in front of Yang Tao, blocking the black-robed man's attack. "I'll help you!" He shouted, and the power in the badge surged, transforming into rays of light that attacked the black-robed man.

The battle instantly reached a fever pitch, with each of the five players showcasing their strengths in a fierce clash with the black-robed man. Su Xiaoxiao's magic, Lin Yu's swordsmanship, Li Ming's technological assistance, Yang Tao's power, and Renault's mysterious power—these five forces intertwined together, forming a stark contrast to the black-robed man's dark power.

Inside the stone hall, light and shadow intertwined, energies collided, and each blow shook the stone walls and sent dust flying. However, no matter how powerful the black-robed man became, the five men always worked closely together, never abandoning each other. With their courage and determination, they gradually eroded the black-robed man's advantage.

As time went on, the black-robed man's offensive became increasingly chaotic, and his breathing became increasingly rapid. He had obviously not expected that these five seemingly ordinary young men could possess such an indomitable will and strong teamwork ability.

"You... are indeed not simple." The man in black robe panted, and for the first time, a hint of fatigue appeared in his voice.

Su Xiaoxiao took the opportunity to launch the final attack. She raised her hands high, gathering everyone's strength. A dazzling light burst out from her hands, illuminating the entire stone hall like the scorching sun, and directly hitting the core of the black-robed man.

The black-robed figure was swallowed by the light, uttering a shrill scream before eventually dissipating into a wisp of black smoke. With his disappearance, the dark power within the stone hall dissipated, and everything returned to peace.

The five men smiled at each other. Although exhausted, their hearts were filled with the joy of victory and relief. They knew that victory in this battle was not only a testament to their strength, but also a hymn to justice and courage.

"We did it." Su Xiaoxiao said softly, tears glistening in her eyes.

Lin Yu patted her shoulder and said, "Yes, we did it. For this world, for justice, we gave everything, but it was all worth it."

Li Ming pushed up his glasses and said with a smile, "We can go back to our original world."

Yang Tao smiled naively, "It's not easy."

Renault looked at everyone, the badge in his hand emitting a warm glow. "Yes, as long as we unite as one, nothing is impossible."

Outside the stone hall, the first rays of morning light penetrated the clouds and shone upon them, as if offering the highest praise for their bravery. In this new dawn, the five walked out of the stone hall hand in hand, and the portal of time and space reappeared, bringing them back to their original world.