Taking the opportunity of traveling through books

The Ultimate Showdown

At the far west, a valley shrouded in thick fog. The mist rolled in, like a dormant beast, evoking a sense of dread. The three of us cautiously entered the valley, and a chilling aura instantly enveloped us. I felt a tightness in my chest, as if the flow of my spiritual energy was being obstructed.

"The spiritual energy here... is so thin, and..." Wei Xue's voice trembled a little, "I don't think I can use my magic!"

I tried to mobilize the spiritual power in my body, but as expected, an invisible pressure restrained my strength, preventing me from fully exerting my full potential. Hao Yang was in the same situation as me. He frowned, gripped his weapon tightly, and looked around vigilantly.

"It seems that this is their base camp." Hao Yang's voice was low and solemn.

The valley was silent, with only the rustling of leaves in the wind adding to the eerie atmosphere. I held Hao Yang's hand tightly, my palm clammy and cold. This feeling of powerlessness made me feel uneasy.

Suddenly, a sinister laugh shattered the valley's tranquility. From the thick fog, a group of men in black slowly emerged, exuding a suffocating, oppressive presence. The leader, the man in black, was the one who had vanished earlier. He looked at us, a sneer curling his lips. "Welcome to my domain, little ones."

I felt a chill run from my feet to my head. The strength of these men in black was unfathomable, far superior to ours. Especially in this valley where our power was suppressed, we were at a disadvantage.

"You shouldn't come here." A burly man behind the man in black said in a condescending tone, "This is where you will die." He glanced at us contemptuously, his eyes full of disdain.

"Yaoyao..." Wei Xue's voice was filled with fear as she grabbed my arm tightly.

I took a deep breath and forced myself to calm down. There was no way I could escape. Now that I was here, I had no choice but to fight to the death. Just as I was about to speak, I suddenly remembered a special technique passed down in my family...

I took a deep breath, suppressing my chaotic thoughts. A special technique passed down in my family tradition emerged in my mind—the "Reverse Scale Technique." This is a forbidden technique that can unleash one's potential even when spiritual power is suppressed. It should not be used lightly unless absolutely necessary. But now, we have no other choice.

I closed my eyes and silently chanted the incantation. A strange energy began to flow through me. I felt my body gradually become lighter, and the pressure that had been restraining me dissipated. I slowly opened my eyes, and a glint of light flashed in them.

"Yaoyao, you..." Wei Xue looked at me in surprise, as if she felt the changes in me.

I smiled slightly and tightened my grip on the spirit sword. A strong sense of confidence surged from the bottom of my heart. "It's okay, I have an idea."

Just then, a commotion erupted from the dense fog. More men in black emerged from all directions, surrounding us. Their eyes were fierce, murderous, and their weapons flashed with a cold light. The leading man, still confident of victory, looked at us and sneered, "It's just a last-ditch effort."

Behind him, a burly man in black stepped forward and slammed his axe to the ground with a deafening thud. "You ants, you think you can resist?" His voice was filled with disdain and mockery, as if in his eyes, we were just a bunch of vulnerable weaklings.

I felt Wei Xue's body tremble slightly. She clutched my arm tightly, her eyes filled with fear. Hao Yang protected me behind him, his eyes icy as he stared at the surrounding men in black, his grip on the weapon tighter.

I took a deep breath and channeled my spiritual energy to its full potential. The power of the "Reverse Scale Technique" was about to be revealed! I shouted softly, and the spiritual sword in my hand shone brightly, pointing directly at the leading black-clad man. "Who will win is still to be seen!"

The spirit sword swung, its energy radiating like a rainbow. I unleashed the full power of the "Reverse Scale Technique." With each swing, several men in black fell. The system's voice echoed in my mind: "Congratulations, host! You've successfully killed an enemy and received points!" I had no time to heed these prompts. More enemies surged forward like a tide, their attacks dense and ferocious. I had to give it my all.

Behind me, Hao Yang stood like an impenetrable wall, using his strong body to withstand the enemy's attacks. He wielded his weapon with great vigor, each swing carrying the force of thunder, sending the enemies who approached us flying. He would occasionally glance back at me, his eyes filled with concern and encouragement.

Wei Xue wandered around us, her staff flickering with light, casting a variety of auxiliary spells to defend us from attacks from all directions. She was once my enemy, but now she fights alongside me. I am relieved by this transformation.

The battle was incredibly fierce, shattering the surrounding rocks in the aftermath. Dust billowed, obscuring the sky. Hao Yang and I fought back to back, trapped within the enemy's encirclement. A man in black took advantage of my unpreparedness and attacked from the side. Hao Yang, quick-witted, pulled me behind him and blocked the attack with his own body.

"Hao Yang!" I exclaimed, only to see him groan and a trace of blood flowing from the corner of his mouth.

He smiled at me and said, "It's okay, just a minor injury." At that moment, our eyes met, and I saw determination and love in each other's eyes. This feeling of sharing life and death made us even more fearless.

I took a deep breath and poured my spiritual energy into the sword once more. An even brighter light burst forth from the tip, forcing back the surrounding enemies. I could feel the strength within me rapidly draining, but I knew victory was not far away.

Suddenly, the leading black-clad figure let out a sharp whistle, and the surrounding black-clad figures retreated like a tide, disappearing into the thick fog. Silence fell once again, with only our heavy breathing echoing through the valley. I was about to breathe a sigh of relief when I suddenly felt a chill from behind. Hao Yang suddenly pushed me away... "Yaoyao, be careful..."

A sharp pain came from my back, and I stumbled a few steps. My vision went black, and I almost fainted. In a daze, I heard Hao Yang groaning in pain. I forced myself to look back and saw him lying on the ground with a black dagger stuck in his chest.

"Hao Yang!" I screamed and crawled to his side, tears streaming down my face. Wei Xue also cried out in surprise and rushed over to help.

"Yaoyao...don't cry..." Hao Yang weakly grabbed my hand, with a bitter smile on his face, "I'm fine..."

"How can you be okay! You..." I choked and tried to help him stop the bleeding in a panic, but found that the wound was so deep that the bone was visible, and blood kept gushing out.

Wei Xue's face was solemn. She quickly pulled out several bottles of pills from her storage bag and fed them to Hao Yang. "This is the healing elixir my master gave me. It should last for a while," she said, pulling out a jade pendant from her storage bag. "Yaoyao, take this and activate the teleportation array to take Hao Yang back to the tribe to heal!"

I took the jade pendant and held it tightly in my hand, my heart filled with despair and fear. Hao Yang was injured to save me, if he... I didn't dare to think about it anymore.

"Go quickly!" Wei Xue urged, "I'll take care of this!"

I looked at Hao Yang deeply, then turned around resolutely and ran towards the teleportation array. Behind me, Wei Xue and the remaining men in black were fighting again, and the shouts of killing shook the earth.

I activated the teleportation array and brought Hao Yang back to the clan. Elder Wei and the other clan members were shocked to see Hao Yang's injuries and immediately sent him to be treated. I waited anxiously outside the door.

A few hours later, Elder Wei came out, a look of fatigue on his face. "Hao Yang's injuries have stabilized, but it will take some time to heal."

My heart finally settled, but a heavy weight still hung in my chest. Although we'd won this battle, the price we paid was too high. Furthermore, the men in black retreated so suddenly; something felt amiss. It felt like there was a larger conspiracy hidden behind them... What could this be? My mind was filled with questions, and a sense of foreboding gripped me.