As soon as I put it on, I met a sickly man

The black-robed man's wild laughter echoed in the air, like a death knell from hell.

The black fog grew thicker and thicker, almost obscuring everyone's vision.

Ding Chen felt his consciousness begin to blur, and Xiaoxuan's cold hand was like an ice pick, piercing his heart.

He tried hard to gather his strength, but found that the true energy in his body seemed to be frozen and difficult to circulate.

"Give up, mortal!" The man in black robe grinned, and the black energy ball expanded in his hand, emitting a suffocating sense of oppression.

"Your struggle is meaningless!"

The black-robed man's men howled excitedly and launched an even more fierce attack on everyone like hungry wolves pouncing on their prey.

General Lin waved his long sword and barely resisted the enemy's attack, but he had more and more wounds on his body and his movements became slower and slower.

Yingfeng's figure flickered in the black fog, reaping the lives of his enemies like a ghost, but he was outnumbered and gradually felt overwhelmed.

Even the strong Ah Hu began to stagger. His body was covered with scars and his clothes were stained with blood.

Ding Chen gritted his teeth and tried his best to resist the erosion of the dark power.

Xiaoxuan's gentle smile and the simple faces of the village appeared before his eyes.

He can't fall, he must protect them!

"Ah!" Ding Chen roared and forcibly mobilized the remaining true energy in his body.

A faint golden light emanated from him, briefly forcing back the surrounding black fog.

"A dying struggle!" The man in black robe sneered, and the black energy ball in his hand suddenly shot towards Ding Chen.

At this critical moment, a figure suddenly stood in front of Ding Chen.

"Xiaoxuan!" Ding Chen exclaimed.

Xiaoxuan's face was pale, with a trace of blood at the corner of her mouth, but her eyes were firm and there was no fear at all.

She stretched out her slender palm to meet the deadly black energy ball.

"You..." Ding Chen's heart seemed to be tightly grasped by an invisible big hand.

Xiaoxuan looked at Ding Chen with a faint smile on her face. "Don't worry..." She paused, a strange light flashing in her eyes. "I... haven't lost yet..."

Xiaoxuan's face became paler, but her eyes were like two shining stars, firm and bright.

She quickly reached out and took out a small silver needle from her waist, and quickly inserted it into the surrounding soil several times. The moment the silver needle entered the soil, the surrounding black fog seemed to dissipate slightly.

"Ding Chen, look!" Xiaoxuan called softly. Although her voice was weak, it was filled with unquestionable firmness.

Ding Chen followed her gaze and saw a special plant growing on the grass not far away. Its leaves emitted a faint green light, and its roots were thick and tough.

He suddenly realized that this plant was the precious herb that he and Xiaoxuan had found in the mountains and could absorb the power of darkness.

"This herb can restore our strength!" Xiaoxuan quickly picked a few plants and distributed them to Ding Chen, General Lin, Yingfeng and Ahu.

Ding Chen took the herb, chewed it and swallowed it without hesitation.

A warm force rose from his dantian and quickly spread to his limbs and bones. The true energy that had been eroded by the dark power gradually recovered, and the qi and blood in his body became unobstructed.

He felt a clarity and strength he had never felt before.

General Lin, Yingfeng and others also gradually recovered their strength, and their eyes became firm and sharp again.

When the man in black robe saw this scene, his face suddenly turned ashen, and a hint of surprise and anger flashed in his eyes.

"Do you think you can defeat me like this?" There was a slight tremor in the black-robed man's voice, but he quickly calmed his mind, and the black energy ball in his hand expanded again, and the light became more dazzling.

Ding Chen gripped his sword tightly, his eyes flashing with coldness: "I won't let you succeed!"

General Lin brandished a long sword, Yingfeng's figure was like a ghost, and Ah Hu brandished a sledgehammer. The four of them formed an indestructible line of defense and launched a fierce attack on the man in black robe.

The man in black robe is worthy of being the leader of the dark forces. Facing the attacks of everyone, he is still at ease.

He waved his hand violently, and a black energy wave burst out from his hand, hitting everyone directly.

In the critical moment, Xiaoxuan stepped forward again. She held a silver needle in her hand, and a faint green light emanated from her body. She moved lightly on the battlefield, relieving the pain of everyone and providing continuous treatment.

"Ding Chen, be careful!" Xiaoxuan's voice echoed in the air, reminding him to avoid hidden dangers.

Ding Chen looked at Xiaoxuan gratefully, and a warm feeling surged in his heart.

He took a deep breath, and the fighting spirit in his eyes became even stronger.

Seeing this, the black-robed man roared angrily: "You lowly mortals will never be able to defeat me!"

At this moment, the ground suddenly shook violently, and a huge black shadow slowly rose from the ground. It turned out to be a huge dark beast.

Its eyes were like two balls of burning black flames, and it let out a deafening roar with overwhelming power.

As soon as the dark monster appeared, it launched a fierce attack on everyone.

Ding Chen and others were not afraid at all. They cooperated with each other and gradually found the weakness of the giant beast.

"General Lin, attack its right wing!" Ding Chen shouted loudly.

General Lin responded immediately, his long sword like a dragon, and went straight for the right wing of the giant beast.

The beast roared in pain, but continued to attack tenaciously.

"Yingfeng, you are responsible for cutting off its tail!" Ding Chen continued to command.

Yingfeng's figure flashed and appeared behind the giant beast like a ghost. The long sword in his hand pierced into the giant beast's tail mercilessly, and the giant beast struggled in pain.

"Xiaoxuan, you continue to treat us!" Ding Chen's voice was firm and powerful.

Upon hearing this, Xiaoxuan quickly provided treatment to the injured people, with determination and resoluteness flashing in her eyes.

Just as everyone was gradually gaining the upper hand, a glimmer of success flashed in the eyes of the black-robed man. He whispered, "The real fun has just begun."

Every swing of the sword and every strike seemed to pave the way for the upcoming decisive battle.

Ding Chen's eyes became sharper and sharper. He looked at the heart of the giant beast, and a hint of determination flashed in his eyes.

"Is this... our end?" Ding Chen whispered, his voice filled with determination and indomitable spirit.

Ding Chen seized the opportunity, and his figure flashed like lightning. The long sword in his hand was wrapped in sharp sword energy and pierced straight into the heart of the dark beast.

The sword hit the vital point with incredible precision. The giant beast let out an earth-shaking howl, and its huge body fell to the ground, stirring up a cloud of dust.

The man in black robe was furious when he saw his trump card was destroyed, his eyes were red. He roared, went into battle himself, and started a desperate fight with Ding Chen.

The man in black robe had a ghostly figure and ruthless moves. Each of his attacks carried devastating force and went straight for Ding Chen's vital points.

Ding Chen responded calmly, with exquisite swordsmanship and agile body, and fought with the man in black robe to a standstill.

The surrounding space was distorted by the power of the two people, with howling winds, flying sand and rocks, as if it were the end of the world.

Xiaoxuan watched the fight nervously from the side, her eyes full of worry and love.

She knew Ding Chen's strength, but she also understood how powerful the man in black was. The outcome of this battle depended on the fate of everyone.

She clenched her hands tightly and prayed silently for Ding Chen. Her trust gave Ding Chen endless strength.

During the fierce battle, Ding Chen gradually felt overwhelmed. The attacks of the man in black robe became more and more fierce, and he also had many wounds on his body.

Just when he was about to collapse, Xiaoxuan's gentle smile and the villagers' expectant eyes suddenly flashed through his mind, and a powerful force surged from his heart.

He closed his eyes, felt the power, and realized a new realm.

When he opened his eyes again, there was a dazzling light in Ding Chen's eyes. He combined this new power with his own belief and launched an unprecedented attack.

A golden light shot up into the sky, illuminating the entire battlefield. The man in black robe was hit by this powerful force, let out a scream, and his body flew backwards, falling heavily to the ground, his life or death unknown.

The village returned to peace again, and everyone cheered and celebrated this hard-won victory.

Ding Chen and Xiaoxuan hugged each other tightly, their love and friendship became more indestructible in this battle.

"It's over..." Ding Chen said softly, but there was an imperceptible tremor in his voice.

Xiaoxuan looked up at him, a hint of doubt flashing in her eyes. Just as she was about to ask, she suddenly heard a loud noise in the distance...