I dominated the game from the start with cards.

The golden card trembled slightly in Ye Ling's hand, exuding an ancient and mysterious aura.

The runes on the card seemed to come alive, slowly flowing with golden light. A huge bone claw, accompanied by a chilling wind and carrying a suffocating sense of oppression, slammed down towards Ye Ling.

At the critical moment, Ye Ling hurled the golden card, "Divine Blessing Armor!" The card exploded in mid-air, turning into specks of golden light that quickly covered Ye Ling's body, forming a suit of armor that shone with golden light.

The bone claws slammed heavily onto the armor, producing a deafening roar, but failed to harm Ye Ling in the slightest. "How is this possible?!"

The eerie green flames in the skull's eye sockets flickered violently, as if it couldn't believe what it was seeing.

In the distance, the laughter of the Blood Demon and the Shadow echoed coldly and harshly throughout the space, yet its direction was impossible to discern.

Ye Ling narrowed his eyes. He knew he could no longer remain on the defensive and had to take the initiative to find their hiding place.

"Shu Yao, take good care of Elder Ling!" Ye Ling shouted in a low voice, his figure flashed, turning into a blur as he rushed towards the skull.

Meanwhile, Qingyue and Yingfeng are also engaged in a fierce battle with the little monsters.

Although these little monsters are not strong individually, they are numerous and fearless, making them difficult to defend against.

During the battle, a mysterious and powerful figure suddenly appeared and joined their ranks.

He was agile and his moves were fierce; every time he made a move, he could take down several small monsters.

However, under the attack of the little monsters, he was severely scratched on the back by one of them while protecting Qingyue.

He groaned, enduring the pain, and continued fighting. "Senior, are you alright?" Qingyue asked with concern.

"I'm fine, don't worry about me, focus on the battle!" the mysterious expert said through gritted teeth.

Protected by the Divine Armor, Ye Ling managed to withstand several attacks from the skull.

He kept trying to pinpoint the locations of Blood Demon and Shadow, but to no avail.

This made him increasingly anxious. He knew he had to find a breakthrough as soon as possible, or he would be worn down by them sooner or later.

Suddenly, he sensed a strange energy permeating the air around him.

This energy seemed to resonate with the power within him, filling him with a strange excitement. He vaguely sensed that this energy might be the key to breaking through his own limitations. Ye Ling took a deep breath and focused his attention on this energy.

He discovered that the energy seemed to be coming from a specific direction.

He looked in the direction from which the energy was coming and saw a hazy halo in the distance.

"What kind of place is that?" Ye Ling wondered, and he decided to go and find out.

"I'm going to check that out, you guys be careful!" Ye Ling shouted to Shu Yao and the others, then ran towards the halo of light.

He passed through thick fog and arrived in a completely new environment.

The air here is fresh and full of life, a stark contrast to the eerie and terrifying atmosphere of the past.

More importantly, the energy here is more concentrated, making the power within him restless.

"Could it be..." Ye Ling's heart stirred, and he reached out his hand to try to absorb the surrounding energy.

A powerful surge of energy flowed into his body, sending a tingling sensation through him. To his surprise, he could actually convert this energy into the energy of the cards!

Although the process was difficult, the transformed cards possessed significantly increased attack power. He couldn't wait to test the power of his new cards...

Suddenly, a cold voice came from behind him: "Who are you?" Ye Ling turned around abruptly and saw a woman in a white robe with a cold and aloof appearance standing behind him.

The woman held an ice-blue longsword in her hand, the blade radiating a chilling aura.

"I am..." Ye Ling was about to explain when he suddenly felt a strong sense of danger from behind. He instinctively dodged to the side, and a black shadow flew past his body.

"Who is it?!" Ye Ling was startled and quickly turned around to see several small monsters rushing towards him.

"Watch out!" the woman in white shouted, brandishing her long sword. Strands of icy blue sword energy shot out, cleaving several small monsters in two.

"Thank you." Ye Ling glanced gratefully at the woman in white. "My name is Ye Ling, and I'm here to..." "I know who you are."

The woman in white interrupted him, "You're here to absorb the energy here."

Ye Ling was taken aback, not expecting the other party to know his purpose. "The power here belongs to the Spirit Realm, it's not something you can touch."

The woman in white said coldly, "Leave here, or don't blame me for being impolite." "I..." Ye Ling wanted to explain, but saw that the woman in white had already raised the long sword in her hand. "Shuanghua, stop." A deep voice came.

A man dressed in a long black robe walked from a distance. He was tall, handsome, and exuded a powerful aura.

"Stardust, are you going to stop me too?" Shuanghua frowned.

“He’s not an enemy,” Stardust said calmly. “Besides, he can help us.”

Shuanghua looked at Ye Ling with a puzzled expression, but in the end she put down the longsword in her hand.

"I can absorb the energy here and transform it into the power of the cards."

"I can help you deal with the Blood Demon and the Shadow," Ye Ling explained.

Stardust nodded: "I know your abilities. Now, we need your power."

Without further hesitation, Ye Ling sat down cross-legged and began to absorb the surrounding energy.

He could feel that this energy was more concentrated than before, and the transformation was smoother.

Golden cards appeared in his hand, radiating a dazzling light.

These cards possess immense power, enough to destroy any enemy. He suddenly opened his eyes and stood up. "Ready?"

Stardust asked.

"anytime."

Ye Ling smiled confidently.

In the distance, Blood Demon and Shadow revealed ferocious smiles as they saw Ye Ling and the others begin to fight back.

"Overestimating yourselves!" Blood Demon sneered, controlling the little monsters to launch an even fiercer attack.

Countless small monsters surged in from all directions, like a tidal wave, surrounding Ye Ling and the others. The small monsters began to merge, gradually becoming one, transforming into a gigantic black monster.

It possessed a body the size of a small mountain, sharp claws, and piercing teeth, exuding a suffocatingly terrifying aura. Ye Ling took a deep breath and hurled the card in his hand. "Thunderous Might!"

The golden card exploded in mid-air, transforming into countless golden bolts of lightning that rained down on the black monster. "Boom boom boom!"

A deafening explosion resounded throughout the heavens and earth, blasting the black monster to pieces.

However, this was just the beginning. More cards appeared in Ye Ling's hand, transforming into dazzling beams of light that shot towards the remaining little monsters.

"Flame Storm!" "Freeze for a Thousand Miles!"... The little monsters were all repelled, letting out shrill screams.

Ye Ling's figure darted across the battlefield like lightning, each strike carrying devastating power. Stardust and Frostflower joined the battle, their attacks equally fierce, slaying one small monster after another. Blood Demon and Shadow's expressions grew increasingly grim.

They never expected that Ye Ling would possess such great power.

"Damn it!" Blood Demon gritted his teeth and said, "We can't let him continue like this!" Shadow smiled coldly: "Don't worry, I have a way to deal with him."

She stretched out her slender finger and pointed at Ye Ling... Shu Yao watched Ye Ling's figure weaving through the monster horde, her eyes filled with worry and admiration.

She gripped the medicine bottle tightly in her hand, her knuckles turning white, silently praying for his safety.

Every time Ye Ling averted a crisis, she would unconsciously breathe a sigh of relief; every time Ye Ling was in danger, her heart felt as if it were being tightly gripped by an invisible hand.

She knew she couldn't do much to help, so she could only cheer him on from the sidelines.

"Ye Ling, you're the best! I believe you can definitely defeat them!" Shu Yao shouted to Ye Ling, mustering her courage.

The sound cut through the clamor of the battlefield and reached Ye Ling's ears. He turned around abruptly and met Shu Yao's worried yet determined gaze.

A warm feeling welled up inside him, and his weary body seemed to be infused with new strength. He smiled slightly, gave her a reassuring look, and then turned back to the battle.

A gigantic black monster, formed from the fusion of countless smaller monsters, lunged at Ye Ling with a suffocating sense of oppression.

It brandished its enormous claws, each attack accompanied by a whistling sound as it tore through the air. Ye Ling dared not take the blows head-on, and could only rely on his agile movements to dodge. He quickly drew several cards from his deck, chanted incantations, and tossed the cards into the air.

The cards spun and danced in the air, emitting a dazzling light, eventually forming a complex golden array that trapped the black monster within.

The monster relentlessly attacked the formation, causing the golden light barrier to tremble violently, as if it might shatter at any moment. Ye Ling continuously channeled spiritual energy into the formation to maintain its stability. Sweat streamed down his forehead, but he gritted his teeth, daring not to relax for a moment. Just when the formation was about to collapse, a black figure appeared like a ghost beside the monster.

Yingfeng, a Spirit Clan assassin and Qingyue's friend, is agile, like a black lightning bolt, his dagger flashing with icy light.

He precisely targeted the monster's weaknesses, and each attack inflicted considerable damage on the monster.

The monster's attention was diverted, and the power of the attack formation weakened somewhat.

As Yingfeng moved at high speed, scenes flashed through his mind. He recalled the hardships he endured during his assassin training, those brutal exercises that nearly killed him.

But he gritted his teeth and persevered, because he knew that only in this way could he protect himself and his people.

Now, he is finally able to put what he has learned into practice and protect his friends.

His eyes were resolute, and he wielded the dagger in his hand with even greater ferocity.

With Ye Ling and Ying Feng working together, the black monster's attacks gradually weakened, and a slight opening appeared in its body. The scales of victory seemed to be tipping in their favor.

However, at that moment, two powerful dark auras suddenly descended. Blood Demon and Shadow, the two masterminds behind the scenes, finally revealed themselves.

They exuded a chilling dark power, their scarlet eyes fixed on Ye Ling, a cruel smile playing on their lips.

"It seems we'll have to take matters into our own hands." The Blood Demon's voice was low and hoarse, filled with killing intent. The Shadow didn't speak, only smiled coldly, a ball of black energy gradually gathering in his hand... Shadow Wind's figure flickered around the giant monster, like a black lightning bolt.

Each of his flashes was accompanied by the cold glint of his dagger, striking precisely at the seemingly weak joints of the monster.

At this moment, the scene of his assassin training in the dark forest flashed through his mind. Poisonous insects and ferocious beasts surrounded him, and a slight mistake could mean death.

The brutal training honed his will and endowed him with his ghostly agility and precise assassination skills. "I will never let my people down!" Yingfeng thought to himself, his dagger wielding even faster, each attack imbued with all his strength.

Ye Ling dared not relax for a moment and continued to maintain the golden array that trapped the monster.

The light of the formation flickered, like a candle flame swaying in the wind, ready to go out at any moment.

Shadowwind's agile attacks did indeed inflict considerable damage on the monster, but for this behemoth, it seemed to be nothing more than a tickle.

The monster struggled frantically, letting out deafening roars that caused the surrounding trees to shake violently.

Just as Ye Ling and Ying Feng were working in perfect harmony and a slight opening appeared on the monster, two powerful dark auras descended like a storm, instantly enveloping the entire battlefield.

Blood Demon and Shadow, the two masterminds behind the scenes, finally revealed their hideous faces.

The Blood Demon reeked of blood, its crimson eyes burning like flames as it stared intently at Ye Ling, a cruel smile playing on its lips.

"Little bug, your struggle ends here!" His voice was low and hoarse, like a call from hell.

Youying wore a chilling smile. With a flick of her slender fingers, a ball of black energy condensed in her palm, radiating a chilling aura. "I'm very interested in your abilities." She looked at Ye Ling with greedy eyes, as if gazing upon a rare treasure.

Feeling the immense pressure emanating from the Blood Demon and the Shadow, Ye Ling's heart sank. He clearly realized that these two were far stronger than any enemy he had encountered before.

The golden array's light dimmed further, as if it might shatter at any moment. Yingfeng also stopped attacking, watching the two powerful enemies warily, his grip on the dagger tightening unconsciously.

Just at this critical moment, an aged voice came from the sky: "It seems I have arrived just in time."

A golden light descended from the sky, and an elderly man with white hair and a youthful face, dressed in a white robe, appeared before everyone. It was Elder Ling.

He held an ancient wooden staff, and his body emanated a powerful spiritual energy, like a towering mountain blocking Ye Ling and Ying Feng's path.

"Hmph, it's you again, you old bastard!" Blood Demon sneered, a hint of fear flashing in his eyes.

Elder Ling smiled slightly, his gaze sweeping over Blood Demon and Shadow, and said calmly, "Today, you will not be allowed to harm a single hair on my disciple's head." He lightly tapped his wooden staff, and a powerful wave of spiritual energy spread out, forcing back the dark aura of Blood Demon and Shadow.

Shadow sneered, "You think you can stop us?"

Ling Lao ignored You Ying's provocation and turned to Ye Ling, saying gently, "Child, don't be afraid, I will protect you."

Looking at Elder Ling's kind face, Ye Ling felt a surge of warmth in his heart. He knew that he was not fighting alone.

He took a deep breath and gripped the card tightly in his hand... Suddenly, a dazzling light emanated from Elder Ling's wooden staff...