I dominated the game from the start with cards.

"Come out!" Ye Ling's roar echoed in the darkness, but only elicited a chilling shriek.

The laughter was like the hooting of an owl, piercing and sinister, sending chills down one's spine.

"Hehehe...Young man, your courage is commendable, but unfortunately, your strength is too weak."

The shadowy voice finally had a specific location, slowly drifting out from the darkness behind them, and a blurry figure gradually appeared.

The shadowy figure moved erratically like a ghost. She wore a black robe and a strange mask, revealing only a pair of eyes that shimmered with an eerie green light, which was chilling.

"Shadow!" Elder Ling spat out the name through gritted teeth, the talisman in his hand flashing with golden light, he was ready for battle.

Ye Ling gripped the card tightly in his hand, feeling the power emanating from it.

He knew that he had to go all out against this powerful enemy.

Shu Yao's face was pale. She gripped Ye Ling's sleeve tightly, her eyes filled with worry.

Qingyue lay unconscious in Yingfeng's arms.

While in a coma, Qingyue seemed to dream of happy times from the past, running and playing with Yingfeng in the mountains and forests, carefree.

Her lips curled up slightly, as if she had returned to her carefree childhood.

But the danger in reality is getting closer and closer, and the stark contrast between dreams and reality adds to the cruelty.

The Blood Demon lurked nearby, his violent energy surging around him, as if ready to launch an attack at any moment.

The mysterious powerful figure stood quietly to the side, his face hidden under his cloak, making it impossible to see his expression. His appearance made the whole situation even more unpredictable.

"Do you think you can stop me with just a few of you?" Shadow's voice was full of disdain. She slowly raised her hand, and black energy gathered in her hand, forming a huge black energy ball.

"Stop her!" Elder Ling shouted, and the talisman in his hand transformed into a golden light, shooting towards the shadowy figure.

Yingfeng brandished his dagger, rushing towards Youying like a black lightning bolt.

Ye Ling took a deep breath, drew a card, and shouted, "Come forth, my guardian spirit!"

The card transformed into a beam of light, and a gigantic figure appeared before Ye Ling, blocking the shadow's attack.

However, the power of the shadow was too great, and Ye Ling's guardian spirit was defeated after only a moment's resistance. The aftershocks of the shadow's attack swept over, and both Ye Ling and Shu Yao were blasted away.

"Ye Ling!" Shu Yao exclaimed in surprise. She struggled to stand up, only to find that she was already seriously injured.

Despite the excruciating pain, Ye Ling crawled to Shu Yao's side and helped her up.

"Are you alright?" Ye Ling asked anxiously.

Shu Yao shook her head, looking at Ye Ling with worry in her eyes: "Ye Ling, be careful..." You Ying's figure reappeared in front of them, the black energy ball in her hand ready to be released.

"It's over..." Youying's voice was cold and ruthless. Just at this critical moment, a figure suddenly appeared in front of Ye Ling and Shu Yao, blocking Youying's attack. "Who is it?" Youying's voice was filled with surprise. The newcomer slowly turned around, revealing an old and kind face.

"Elder Ling..." Ye Ling looked at the figure in front of him in surprise. He did not expect Elder Ling to appear at this time.

Elder Ling smiled slightly at Ye Ling, then turned to look at You Ying and said calmly, "You Ying, your sins end here."

Elder Ling stood in front of Ye Ling and Shu Yao, remaining unmoved in the face of You Ying's attacks.

The shadowy black energy ball collided with Elder Ling, bursting forth with dazzling light.

As the light faded, Elder Ling remained standing in the same spot, only his face had become even paler.

Ye Ling looked at the injured Shu Yao, his eyes filled with anger and determination.

He held Shu Yao's hand tightly, feeling her faint pulse, and an unprecedented anger surged in his heart.

He suddenly raised his head and roared at everyone around him, "No matter who you are, if you dare to hurt my lover, I will not let you get away with it!"

Shu Yao sensed Ye Ling's anger and concern, and was deeply moved.

She smiled weakly and whispered, "Ye Ling, don't worry about me, I'm fine..." The newly awakened power within Ye Ling surged once more, and a powerful energy burst forth from his body.

He channeled this power into the card in his hand, and the card instantly emitted a dazzling light, upgrading to a rare rarity. As the light faded, the patterns on the card became clearer, radiating powerful spiritual energy.

He threw out several cards, which spun and danced in the air, forming a powerful shield that temporarily blocked the shadow's attack.

Seeing this, Youying let out a sharp, cold laugh: "A mere trick, yet you dare to show off your skills before an expert!" She gathered her power again, preparing to launch an even more powerful attack.

Just then, the Blood Demon suddenly appeared beside the Shadow, his violent energy surging around him, creating a powerful sense of oppression.

"It seems we share the same goal, Shadow." Blood Demon's voice was deep and filled with killing intent.

Shadow looked at Blood Demon, a sly glint in his eyes: "Pleasure doing business with you, Blood Demon. As long as we can get rid of this brat, everything else is negotiable."

Ye Ling and You Ying locked eyes, a tense atmosphere filling the air.

Ye Ling sneered, "Youying, do you think you two can stop me? Today, I'll make you pay the price!"

Shadowy sneered, "You? A greenhorn like you, daring to spout such nonsense? Who do you think you are?"

"You'll soon find out what I am!" Ye Ling's eyes were filled with determination. He poured more power into the card, making it shine even brighter, like a star about to explode.

Suddenly, a dark figure flew from a distance and landed beside Qingyue.

It's Shadow Wind!

He anxiously checked Qingyue's injuries and was relieved to find that she had only fainted.

Yingfeng helped Qingyue up, watching the surrounding movements warily.

He witnessed the tense standoff between Ye Ling, Youying, and the Blood Demon, and his heart was filled with worry.

Elder Ling slowly walked to Ye Ling's side, patted his shoulder, and whispered, "Child, the rest is up to you."

Remember, stay calm and believe in your own strength.

Ye Ling nodded, his gaze fixed firmly on Youying and Blood Demon.

He took a deep breath, and the card in his hand vibrated with a buzzing sound, a powerful force gathering momentum... "It seems that there will be a fierce battle today..." Elder Ling said in a low voice as he looked at the approaching Shadow and Blood Demon.

The shadowy figure let out a sharp, piercing laugh, like the cry of an owl, sending chills down one's spine.

“What a laughable struggle,” she said, her voice as icy as she swept her gaze across the crowd. “You think this will stop me? What wishful thinking!”

Her ethereal figure distorted slightly in the air, as if it might vanish at any moment, yet it carried a suffocating sense of oppression.

The Blood Demon stood beside her, his body swirling with dark red demonic energy, which intertwined with the Shadow's chilling aura to form a nauseatingly evil power.

"Our goals are the same, Shadow," Blood Demon said in a deep voice, his crimson eyes fixed on Ye Ling, "I'm going to take this kid's power!"

A sinister smile curled at the corner of Shadow's lips. "Pleasant to cooperate, Blood Demon."

"As long as we can get rid of him, everything else is negotiable." Her dark green eyes, like those of a venomous snake, were fixed on Ye Ling, radiating a chilling light.

Ye Ling met You Ying's gaze without fear, his eyes burning with rage.

"Shadow, do you think you two alone can stop me?"

"Today, I'll make you pay!" The cards in his hand vibrated, as if in response to his resolve. "You? A mere brat, daring to spout such nonsense?"

Shadow's tone was full of disdain, "What do you think you are?"

“You’ll soon find out what I am!” Ye Ling’s voice was as cold as ice. He poured more spiritual power into the card, making its light even more dazzling, like a star about to explode.

Youying smiled disdainfully, and suddenly, her figure began to flicker and become illusory, as if she might disappear into thin air at any moment.

"Let us witness the special abilities of our Ghost Clan!"

Her voice was elusive, as if it came from all directions, "We can switch between reality and illusion at will, and..." She paused, her tone becoming even more sinister, "...and absorb your fear to enhance our own power!"

These words shocked everyone.

Being able to switch between reality and illusion is terrifying enough, not to mention being able to absorb fear to enhance one's own power!

This means that the more fear they have, the stronger the shadow will become!

Elder Ling's expression was grave as he whispered, "Everyone be careful, don't be misled by her words! Fear will only make her stronger!"

Shadow Wind gripped his weapon tightly, his eyes scanning the surroundings warily, ready to respond to Shadow's attack at any moment.

He knew this was a tough battle, and the slightest mistake could lead to utter ruin.

Qingyue remained unconscious, lying quietly on the ground, as if isolated from the world.

"Now, feel real fear!"

The shadowy voice rang out again, and her figure vanished completely into the air, leaving only a chilling echo.

Ye Ling gripped the card tightly in his hand, feeling the chilling aura permeating the surrounding air. He knew that the Shadow's attack was imminent... He abruptly turned to look at Elder Ling, "Senior..." "Senior, protect Shu Yao and Qing Yue!"

Ye Ling spoke urgently, the cards in his hand flying, flashing with blue, red and gold light, reflecting on his tense face.

The shadow's attack was faster than expected. Before he could finish speaking, a dark figure struck like lightning, aiming straight for Ye Ling's throat.

Ye Ling quickly drew out a "Diamond Talisman" card, and a layer of golden light shield instantly enveloped him.

The shadowy figure crashed into the shield with a sharp screech, causing the shield to tremble violently, but it did not shatter.

The shadowy figure, having failed in its attack, circled in the air and let out a piercing laugh: "You've got some skill, but that's all!"

She flashed, transforming into several afterimages, attacking Ye Ling from different directions. Ye Ling continuously switched cards to defend against the shadowy attacks.

"Blazing Flames!" A fiery red card transformed into a raging sea of ​​fire, engulfing the lingering shadow of the ghost.

However, when the flames subsided, the shadowy figure remained unharmed. She seemed to be able to move between reality and illusion, and the flames could not touch her true form at all.

Seeing Ye Ling struggling, the mysterious expert and Ying Feng attacked simultaneously.

A mysterious and powerful figure wielded a long sword, its blade flashing like a rainbow, piercing straight into the shadowy figure.

Yingfeng moved like a ghost, his figure elusive, the dagger in his hand gleaming coldly, waiting for his chance to strike.

However, Youying merely smiled disdainfully, and a powerful dark force erupted from her body, blasting the mysterious expert and Yingfeng away.

"Overestimating yourself!" Shadow once again locked onto Ye Ling, transforming into a black shadow with a speed too fast for the naked eye to follow.

Ye Ling felt a blur before his eyes, and then a powerful sense of oppression came rushing towards him.

He hurriedly summoned his last defensive card, but it still couldn't stop the shadow's attack.

"Pfft!" A mouthful of blood gushed out, and Ye Ling flew backward, crashing heavily to the ground. The shadowy figure reappeared in front of him, looking down at him with a cold killing intent flashing in its eyes.

"It's over, kid!"

At this critical moment, Qingyue, who was lying on the ground, suddenly opened her eyes.

She weakly raised her hand, muttering incantations. A strange spiritual power surged from her body, transforming into a pale blue light that enveloped Youying.

The shadowy figure suddenly stopped moving, a pained expression on its face.

"What... power is this?!" Qingyue's interruption gave Ye Ling a chance to catch his breath. He struggled to stand up, looked at Qingyue's pale face, and felt a pang of self-reproach.

"Qingyue, you..." Qingyue managed a weak smile and said, "Brother Ye Ling, it's good that you're alright..." Before she could finish speaking, she fainted again.

Ye Ling held Qingyue tightly, his heart filled with pain and self-blame.

If it weren't for protecting him, Qingyue wouldn't have been so badly injured. He raised his head, his gaze cold as he stared at Youying, his anger burning fiercely within him.

Just as the Shadow was about to launch another attack, a strange light suddenly appeared in the sky. This light, like a shooting star streaking across the night sky, slowly descended with a powerful pressure... "What is that..." Elder Ling murmured to himself, his eyes fixed on the light in the sky.