The genius who counterattacked the mainland

They left the cave with the mysterious figure. The storm outside had subsided, and the dark clouds in the sky gradually dissipated, revealing a faint ray of sunlight. The air in the rain-washed mountains was exceptionally fresh, but the eerie atmosphere seemed to have not completely dissipated, as if it was hiding behind every strange rock, spying on their every move.

The mysterious figure, supported by the others, slowly advanced. His body remained frail, his steps unsteady, but his eyes shone with determination. "We must hurry. The evil forces may have noticed I've been unsealed, and they won't let this go." His voice, though weak, carried an undeniable urgency.

Xu Tiancai and the others nodded and quickened their pace. They advanced along the rugged mountain path, the stones slippery beneath their feet, requiring every step to be taken with care. The surrounding mountains were eerily silent, with only the sound of their footsteps echoing through the valley.

As they walked, they discovered that the mountain path ahead was blocked by a dense thornbush. The thorns were long and sharp, gleaming coldly, like a natural barrier set by nature. A faint black mist filled the thornbush, and from this mist came a low, growling sound that made people shudder.

"This thorn bush doesn't look simple. There seems to be something inside." Agang said, holding the battle axe tightly.

Xu Tiancai carefully observed the thorn bush and discovered that its growth seemed to follow a certain pattern. Within the tangles of thorns, there were tiny gaps that might allow one to pass through. "Let's try to pass through the gaps in the thorns. Everyone, be careful not to touch the thorns," Xu Tiancai said.

They began to cautiously move toward the gap in the thorn bushes. Ah Gang led the way, gently pushing aside the thorns with his battle axe, clearing a narrow passage for them. Lin cast a small protective spell to prevent the thorns from scratching them. Xu Tiancai followed closely behind, supporting the mysterious figure.

However, as they entered the thorn bush, the roars became clearer, and the black mist grew thicker. Suddenly, several black wolf-like monsters leaped out from the thorn bush. Their bodies were as dark as night, their eyes flashing an eerie red light, and their fur was covered in sharp thorns that blended seamlessly with the thorns.

The wolf-shaped monsters pounced towards them at an extremely fast speed. A Gang swung his battle axe and chopped at one of the wolf-shaped monsters. The battle axe hit the monster's body, splashing a burst of black sparks, but the monster was only pushed back a few steps and did not suffer much damage.

Lin cast a fire spell, and a blazing flame burned towards the wolf-shaped monster. The flames enveloped the monster's body, and the monster struggled painfully in the flames. However, these monsters seemed to have a certain resistance to the flames, and they still pounced towards them in the flames.

Xu Tiancai fused the power of the stars and the power of the phoenix together, forming a series of light blades, which he shot towards the wolf-shaped monster. After the light blades hit the monster, they left deep wounds on its body, and green blood flowed out of the wounds.

The mysterious figure also held on and cast a weak spell. A lightning bolt appeared in his hand and struck a wolf-shaped monster. After being struck by the lightning, the monster's body trembled slightly and its movements became slow.

Under their combined attack, the wolf-shaped monsters were gradually repelled. However, these monsters did not flee. They surrounded the thorn bushes, staring at them intently, as if waiting for the next opportunity to attack.

"We have to leave here as soon as possible. There are too many monsters, and we can't consume too much energy here." Xu Tiancai said.

They quickened their pace, struggling through the thorn bushes. Finally, they successfully passed through the thorn bushes and came to the other side of the mountain.

On this side of the mountain range lay a vast forest, its trees tall and dense. Sunlight filtered through the gaps between the leaves, creating patches of golden light. A fresh scent filled the air, and birds sang cheerfully in the branches, creating a stark contrast to the gloomy mountains above.

"It looks much safer here. We can rest in the forest and recover our strength," Lin said.

They found an open area in the forest and sat down to rest. The mysterious figure pulled some herbs from his chest and began to heal his wounds. Xu Tiancai and Agang ate some dry food to replenish their strength. Lin set up some simple warning spells around the area to prevent any danger from approaching.

During the break, the mysterious figure began to share more information about the mysterious mountain temple. "That mysterious mountain is called 'Peak of Destiny,' and the temple is hidden at its summit. A powerful barrier protects the mountain, and entry is only possible after passing a series of trials. Within the temple lies a divine artifact with the power to change the fate of the world, but it's protected by numerous mechanisms and guardian beasts, making it extremely dangerous," the mysterious figure explained.

"Then how do we pass those tests and traps?" asked Agang.

The mysterious figure shook his head. "I only know some general information. We'll have to figure out the specifics once we get there. However, we must be careful as we move forward. The evil forces may set traps along the way."

After a short rest, they continued on their journey. They followed the forest path, spotting many strange creatures along the way. There were colorful winged foxes, hopping gracefully through the trees, their feathers gleaming with a riot of color. There were trees covered in eyes that moved as they moved, as if watching them. And there were transparent elves that fluttered among the flowers, scattering shimmering clouds of powder.

These strange creatures did not pose a threat to them, but instead made them feel the mystery and beauty of the forest. However, Xu Tiancai did not let his guard down, as he knew that in this mysterious world, dangers often lay beneath beautiful appearances.

As they walked, they heard the sound of gurgling water. Following the sound, they came upon a clear stream. The water shimmered golden in the sunlight, and many colorful fish swam happily in the water.

"This stream looks very clean. We can replenish some water here," said Lin.

When they arrived at the stream and were about to drink water, they suddenly noticed some strange symbols swimming in the stream. These symbols emitted a faint light and formed various complex patterns in the water, as if conveying some kind of message.

"What is this? These symbols don't seem simple." Xu Tiancai squatted down and carefully observed the symbols in the stream.

The mysterious figure approached, his expression growing serious as he surveyed the symbols in the stream. "This is an ancient water magic rune. Someone is sending us a message through the stream," the mysterious figure said.

They tried to decipher the meaning of the runes, and after some effort, Xu Tiancai finally understood. "These runes say that we've been targeted by evil forces. They've set an ambush in the forest, so be careful," Xu Tiancai said.

"It seems we can't stay here for too long. We have to leave as soon as possible." A Gang said.

They stood up and were about to leave when the forest around them suddenly became quiet. The birds stopped singing and those strange creatures disappeared without a trace, as if the entire forest had held its breath.

"Oh no, there's an ambush!" Xu Tiancai said in a low voice.

They quickly prepared for battle. Ah Gang stood in front, axe raised. Lin cast a defensive spell, enveloping everyone. Xu Tiancai and the mysterious figure stood behind, ready to attack at any moment.

Suddenly, a group of warriors in black armor emerged from all directions of the forest. Their faces were obscured by their helmets, revealing only pairs of glowing red eyes. They wielded black swords, from which a black liquid flowed, dripping onto the ground with a sizzling, corrosive sound.

"They are warriors from the Dark Legion, everyone be careful!" the mysterious figure shouted.

The Dark Legion's warriors rushed toward them at breakneck speed. Agang swung his battle axe, slashing at the warrior in front. The axe collided with the black sword, creating a sharp metallic sound. Agang felt a powerful force radiating from the axe, and his arm went numb from the shock.

Lin's defensive magic began to flicker under the attack of the Dark Legion warriors, as if it would shatter at any moment. She quickly cast a strengthening spell to increase the strength of the defensive magic.

Xu Tiancai combined the power of the stars, the power of the phoenix, and the power of the guardian pearl to form a series of light arrows. The light arrows shot towards the warriors of the dark army. After the light arrows hit the warriors, they left scorch marks on their armor, but did not cause much damage to the warriors.

The mysterious figure cast a weakening spell, and black lightning appeared in his hands. The lightning struck the soldiers of the Dark Legion. After being struck by the lightning, the soldiers' bodies trembled slightly, but they still rushed towards them.

"These soldiers are very strong, we have to find a way to break through their encirclement!" Xu Tiancai shouted.

They began to break out in one direction. Agang led the way, swinging his axe with all his might, pushing back the approaching warriors. Lin cast magic in the back, providing support for Agang. Xu Tiancai and the mysterious figure were in the middle, constantly attacking the surrounding warriors.

During the breakout, they discovered that the Dark Legion's warriors seemed to be following a specific formation. Their attacks and movements had certain patterns, and as long as they could find this pattern, they could find a way to break through.

"Everyone, pay attention to their patterns of action. We will break out from their weak points!" Xu Tiancai shouted.

They began to carefully observe the actions of the Dark Legion warriors, and after some effort, they finally found the weak link in the warriors' formation. They concentrated their strength and rushed towards this weak link.

A Gang swung his battle axe, slashing at a warrior, knocking him to the ground. Lin cast a powerful spell, repelling the surrounding warriors. Xu Tiancai and the mysterious figure took the opportunity to rush out through the gap.

They successfully broke through the encirclement of the Dark Legion soldiers, but did not stop and continued to run towards the depths of the forest. They knew that the Dark Legion soldiers would not let them go easily, and they had to leave the forest as soon as possible.

As they ran, they found a huge swamp in front of them. The swamp was filled with thick fog, and some huge figures were faintly visible in the fog.

"There's a swamp ahead, we have to go around it." Xu Tiancai said.

But they found that the surrounding forests seemed to be blocked by the warriors of the Dark Legion, and the only way to go was through the swamp.

"It seems we have no choice but to cross the swamp," said Agang.

They approached the swamp cautiously. At the edge of the swamp was a muddy land where some strange plants grew. The leaves of these plants were large and thick, covered with mucus, and emitted a pungent smell.

"Everyone, be careful with these plants, they may be dangerous." Xu Tiancai warned.

They began to enter the swamp, taking each step carefully. The mud in the swamp was very sticky, and once their feet sank in, they needed a lot of effort to pull themselves out. Moreover, the fog in the swamp grew thicker, blurring their vision.

Suddenly, several gigantic tentacles emerged from the swamp. These tentacles were covered in suction cups, each covered in sharp teeth. They rapidly reached out towards them, attempting to drag them deeper into the swamp.

Agang swung his battle axe, slashing at the tentacle. The axe struck the tentacle, sending a shower of black slime flying. However, the tentacle merely flinched, quickly attacking again. Lin cast a wind spell, attempting to blow the tentacle away. The wind spell collided with the tentacle, creating a chaotic vortex of air currents in the swamp.