Time Travel: Ancient Martial Arts Chronicles

Ye Wuhen was in the ancient temple, his eyes fixed on the crystal ball, his mind racing, thinking about how to get the information out. "It's definitely not easy to get out of this shabby place, I can't die here." He muttered, groping around the temple to see if there was any mechanism to leave. Suddenly, he found a small hole in the base of the crystal ball, the shape of which was somewhat similar to the family emblem on his body. "Hey, could this be used?" He took out the emblem and tried to insert it into the small hole. At the moment the emblem was embedded, a portal opened next to it. "Wow, it really works. Let's go!" Ye Wuhen jumped into the portal without hesitation.

On Lin Xiaoxiao and Little Fox's side, the black smoke released by the black-robed man was getting closer and closer. Lin Xiaoxiao thought quickly and took out a small bottle from her bosom, which contained the previously prepared bewitching powder. "Look, you are still arrogant, little fox, cover me!" She shouted at Little Fox. Little Fox cleverly rushed towards the black-robed man to distract him. Lin Xiaoxiao took the opportunity to throw the bewitching powder towards the smoke. The powder and smoke mixed, producing a violent reaction. The black-robed man was choked and retreated repeatedly. "Humph, you are still a little naive to fight with me." Lin Xiaoxiao said proudly, pulling Little Fox towards the light.

On Lin Yu and Bai Zhi's side, Bai Zhi began to unleash her ultimate move. She stuck her staff into the ground, muttering something, and the spiritual energy around her began to gather. "Wrath of Light, purify everything!" With Bai Zhi's shout, a huge white beam of light shot out from the staff and rushed towards the tentacle monster in the swamp. When the tentacle monster touched the beam of light, it was like it had met its nemesis. It screamed and began to shrink back into the swamp. Lin Yu took the opportunity to rush over and slashed at the tentacles that had not yet retracted, "Today is the day you die, don't even think about running away!"

The battle between the family rescue team and the wild boar monster reached a fever pitch. The elder swung his staff faster, each stroke unleashing a powerful surge of spiritual energy that sent the wild boar monster reeling. A team member, wounded on the leg by the wild boar's tusks, gritted his teeth and shouted, "Brothers, for the family, for the captain, we must fight!" Emboldened, the other team members attacked even more fiercely. Seizing the opportunity, one team member stabbed the wild boar's eye, sending it flailing in pain and crashing into a nearby tree.

After Ye Wuhen emerged from the portal, he found himself in another corner of the forest. The trees here were even more eerie, their branches twisting like snakes. "This haunted forest is endless," he frowned, preparing to head back toward his family. Suddenly, he heard a familiar voice, like Lin Yu's cry. "Could it be them?" Ye Wuhen ran toward the sound.

Lin Xiaoxiao and the little fox finally reached the bright light, which turned out to be the exit. As soon as they exited, they saw chaos all around them: wild boar monsters rampaging and the family's rescue team engaged in a battle. "What's going on?" Lin Xiaoxiao exclaimed in surprise. The little fox also looked around warily. Just then, they saw Ye Wuhen running towards them. "It's Ye Wuhen!" Lin Xiaoxiao shouted.

After Lin Yu and Bai Zhi dealt with the swamp monster, they rushed in the direction of the movement. They spotted the family's rescue team battling the boar monster and immediately joined the fray. "Don't be afraid, everyone! We're here!" Lin Yu shouted, his sword still stained with the swamp monster's slime, wielding it with vigor. Bai Zhi also began using magic to attack the boar monster, relieving the pressure on the team members.

Ye Wuhen ran over to Lin Xiaoxiao and the others, not having time to say anything more. "Let's take care of these guys first, then we can talk." With that, he charged towards the wild boar monster. With everyone working together, the wild boar monster gradually lost ground. Just when everyone thought victory was in sight, the black-robed figure reappeared. He stood on a branch in the distance, observing everything coldly, as if plotting a larger conspiracy.

"Why is this guy here again?" Lin Xiaoxiao frowned. Ye Wuhen looked at the black-robed figure, his eyes filled with vigilance. "Everyone be careful, this guy is tough to deal with," he shouted. The wild boar monster seemed to regain its strength upon seeing the black-robed figure appear, and attacked them frantically once again. The situation instantly became tense again, and they had to face a new challenge, and this time, the appearance of the black-robed figure made everything even more complicated and dangerous.

Chapter 39: Dark Conspiracy and Desperate Counterattack

The black-robed figure, perched on a branch, let out a sinister laugh that seemed to pierce the soul, sending shivers down everyone's spine. "You think you can escape so easily? You're naive." The black-robed figure's voice echoed through the air, carrying an undeniable authority. As if receiving some kind of command, the wild boar monsters' attacks became more organized. They split into several small groups, charging at the crowd from different directions.

Ye Wuhen frowned, knowing the black-robed figure was a formidable foe. "Everyone, form a circle, back to back. Don't let them disperse!" Ye Wuhen shouted. Everyone quickly followed his instructions, forming a tight defensive formation. Lin Yu swung his sword, the spiritual energy radiating even brighter. Each swing repelled several wild boar monsters. "These beasts, I'll kill them all!" Lin Yu roared, his eyes filled with rage and unyielding determination.

Bai Zhi continued to cast magic, and rays of light formed a barrier outside the defense circle, temporarily blocking the wild boar monster's attack. "My spiritual power won't last long. I have to find a way to break the deadlock." Bai Zhi said anxiously. Lin Xiaoxiao and the little fox were also busy. The little fox used its speed advantage to shuttle around the edge of the defense circle, occasionally attacking the wild boar monster's legs to disrupt its attacks. Lin Xiaoxiao used her dagger to accurately stab the approaching wild boar monster. Her eyes were firm, "We will definitely get through this difficult time."

While fending off the wild boar monster's attacks, Ye Wuhen observed the black-robed figure. He noticed that the black-robed figure held a black crystal ball. Every time the black-robed figure turned the crystal ball, the wild boar monster's attack would change. "That crystal ball must be the key to controlling the wild boar monster. I have to find a way to get it," Ye Wuhen thought.

At this moment, a member of the family rescue team was suddenly thrown into the air by a wild boar monster that broke through the defense line. "Go save him!" the elder shouted. Ye Wuhen saw the opportunity and flashed towards the team member who was thrown into the air. He swung several spiritual blades in the air, repelling the surrounding wild boar monsters, and then caught the team member. "Are you okay?" Ye Wuhen asked. The team member shook his head, "Captain, I can still fight."

The black-robed figure observed Ye Wuhen's actions, his lips curling slightly, as if mocking their struggle. "Your resistance is futile. This forest will be your grave," he declared, increasing the spiritual energy input into the crystal ball. The wild boar monsters grew even more ferocious, their eyes glowing red, and their attacks intensified.

After Ye Wuhen escorted his team back to the defensive perimeter, he declared, "We can't just sit back and take a beating like this any longer. I'll deal with the black-robed man, you hold on!" With that, he charged toward the black-robed man. Seeing Ye Wuhen flying toward him, the black-robed man sneered, "You're overestimating your own abilities." He swung his black robe, and a powerful black spiritual force surged toward Ye Wuhen. Ye Wuhen didn't flinch. He channeled all his spiritual energy into his sword and slashed at the black spiritual force. With a loud boom, the two forces collided, creating a massive explosion that toppled the surrounding trees.

Under the impact of the explosion, Ye Wuhen steadied himself and continued to charge towards the black-robed man. The black-robed man was somewhat surprised; he hadn't expected Ye Wuhen to so easily neutralize his attack. "Hmph, you have some skills, but you're still going to die," the black-robed man said, casting another spell. Ye Wuhen nimbly dodged the black-robed man's attacks, constantly looking for opportunities to approach him and seize the crystal ball.

Meanwhile, everyone in the defensive circle was under immense pressure. The wild boar monster's attacks were becoming increasingly fierce, and cracks had already appeared in Bai Zhi's spiritual barrier. "Everyone hold on, Ye Wuhen will definitely succeed!" Lin Yu shouted. He was also wounded in many places, but he still fought tenaciously. Lin Xiaoxiao watched Ye Wuhen fight with the black-robed man and silently prayed for him in her heart, "You must win!"

Just when the defense circle was about to collapse, Ye Wuhen finally found a flaw in the black-robed man. Taking advantage of the gap between the black-robed man's magic, he rushed towards him at the fastest speed and reached out to grab the crystal ball. The black-robed man noticed Ye Wuhen's intention and wanted to dodge, but it was too late. Ye Wuhen's hand touched the crystal ball. The moment he grasped the crystal ball, a powerful information flooded into his mind. He saw the conspiracy behind the black-robed man and the truth about the evil power of this forest. "So that's how it is..." Ye Wuhen muttered to himself.

The black-robed figure's expression changed drastically when he saw Ye Wuhen holding the crystal ball. "You can't know this! Give me back the crystal ball!" the black-robed figure shouted, launching an even more fierce attack on Ye Wuhen. Ye Wuhen took the crystal ball and began to fight back. Using the information he gained from the crystal ball, he discovered the weaknesses in the black-robed figure's magic and neutralized his attacks time and time again.

As Ye Wuhen battled the black-robed figure, the people in the defensive circle unleashed a greater force. They knew Ye Wuhen would need time, and they had to hold on. Lin Yu's sword danced even faster, each strike laced with mortal resolve. Bai Zhi also used up the last of her spiritual energy to strengthen the defensive barrier. Lin Xiaoxiao and the little fox continued to assist the others in the battle, their eyes filled with hope, for they believed Ye Wuhen would defeat the black-robed figure and lead them out of this perilous forest.

(End of this chapter)