I dominated the game from the start with cards.

Ye Ling whirled around and saw the ball of black energy in Youying's hand flying towards Shu Yao. In the nick of time, he threw out his "Diamond Shield" card. A flash of golden light, and a massive shield appeared before Shu Yao, absorbing all the black energy. "Ye Ling!" Shu Yao exclaimed, her eyes filled with worry. Ye Ling didn't have time to respond; his gaze returned to the clones. These clones were like leeches, relentlessly surging forward, keeping him constantly on the defensive. He was anxious, yet he couldn't find their weakness. Each clone was a perfect replica, without a single flaw. He even began to doubt whether these clones truly possessed a weakness. "This won't do!" Ye Ling gritted his teeth; he had to find a way, or they would all be worn down by these clones. Meanwhile, Shu Yao's emerald light enveloped Qingyue and Yingfeng, accelerating their recovery. Yingfeng's face was pale, but he still gripped his dagger tightly, his eyes warily scanning his surroundings. Although injured, Qingyue maintained an optimistic smile, comforting Shuyao, "It's alright, Sister Shuyao, I'll recover soon." Suddenly, a clone broke through Ye Ling's defenses and pounced towards Shuyao and the others. Ye Ling's heart tightened, and he wanted to rush back to help, but he was entangled by the other clones. "Watch out!" Yingfeng shouted, standing in front of Shuyao. However, the clone was too fast, and Yingfeng had no time to react. At this critical moment, Qingyue's figure flashed, blocking Shuyao and Yingfeng. "Qingyue!" Shuyao exclaimed. The clone struck Qingyue hard, and her petite body fell heavily to the ground like a kite with a broken string, blood flowing from the corner of her mouth. "Qingyue!" Shuyao rushed to Qingyue's side, enveloping her in a glowing green light, trying to heal her injuries. Yingfeng also struggled to his feet, his eyes filled with anger and self-reproach. He gripped his dagger tightly, wishing he could tear that clone to pieces. Seeing Qingyue injured, Ye Ling's heart sank. He felt a surge of anger welling up from the depths of his heart, threatening to engulf him. Watching Qingyue fall helplessly was a feeling that nearly drove him to the brink of collapse. He gripped the card tightly, his knuckles turning white from the force. Suddenly, he felt an unprecedented power surge within him, warm and powerful, rapidly coursing through his entire body. He raised his head, his gaze icy as he stared at the clones, uttering each word with a sharp edge: "You... all deserve to die!" The card in his hand began to gleam with a dazzling light… Seeing Qingyue injured, the burning anger within Ye Ling transformed into an unprecedented power, surging and roaring within him. He felt the card in his hand tremble slightly, as if responding to his emotions. He channeled this surging power into the card "Diamond Shield," and the golden light on its surface suddenly became dazzlingly bright, the complex runes seeming to come alive, shimmering and dancing across the card. A powerful energy surge spread outwards, the golden light dissipated, and the "Diamond Shield" card had upgraded to the epic-level "Diamond Divine Shield," radiating a chilling pressure. "Diamond Divine Shield!" Ye Ling roared, throwing the upgraded card. The card expanded in the wind, transforming into a massive golden shield, possessing not only unbreakable defense but also formidable offensive power. A ferocious golden dragon head appeared on the shield's surface, emitting a deafening roar as it slammed into the nearest clone. With a deafening boom, the clone was shattered by the Diamond Divine Shield, the black mist instantly dissipating without leaving a trace. A glint of light flashed in Ye Ling's eyes; the power of this epic-level card was indeed extraordinary! He activated the Diamond Divine Shield again, charging through the clones like a golden chariot, scattering them wherever it went, seemingly unstoppable for a time.

Seeing Ye Ling's immense power, the colossal figure let out a deafening roar. Its massive body began to emit even denser black mist, concentrating its power as it slammed down towards Ye Ling. This strike contained world-destroying power, the air itself whistling sharply as it was compressed. Ye Ling felt the immense pressure and quickly recalled his Vajra Shield, holding it in front of him. "Boom!" With a deafening roar, Ye Ling was blasted away, crashing heavily to the ground, spitting out a mouthful of blood. Although the Vajra Shield blocked most of the attack, the immense impact still severely injured him. "Ye Ling!" Shu Yao, Qing Yue, and Ying Feng cried out in unison, trying to rush to his aid, but they were held back by the other clones. Ying Feng's dagger flashed, its cold light gleaming as he slew the approaching clones one by one, but he was outnumbered and also sustained numerous wounds. Although injured, Qing Yue still struggled to stay afloat, using her spiritual power to attack the clones, buying time for Shu Yao. Shu Yao continuously healed Qingyue and Yingfeng with her emerald light, while anxiously watching Ye Ling's condition. Seeing Ye Ling suppressed by the enormous figure, she was filled with worry and fear. The clones surged forward like a tide, almost engulfing Ye Ling's figure in the black mist. The enormous figure raised its giant fist again, slamming it down towards Ye Ling. Ye Ling struggled to get up, but found himself unable to move. He watched helplessly as the giant fist fell, his heart filled with despair. Just at this critical moment… “Ye Ling!” Shu Yao broke through the clones' encirclement and ran towards Ye Ling. She hugged him tightly, her body pressed against his back, saying, “We'll live and die together.” Ye Ling felt Shu Yao's warmth and love, a new power surging within him… He clenched his fists. Shu Yao's soft body pressed against Ye Ling's back, the warm touch dispelling the despair in his heart. “We'll live and die together,” Shu Yao's voice rang in his ears, firm yet gentle. Ye Ling felt Shu Yao's love, and a new power surged within him. His nearly depleted spiritual energy gushed forth like a spring, repairing his damaged body. He clenched his fists, and the flame of hope rekindled in his eyes. Meanwhile, Ying Feng and the suddenly appearing mysterious expert were fighting side-by-side. The mysterious expert wore a black cloak, obscuring his face, but every movement exuded a powerful aura. He swung his staff, and dazzling golden rays ripped through the night sky, striking the giant figure's clones like meteors. The clones, drawn by the sudden attack, turned towards the mysterious expert. Ying Feng seized the opportunity, his figure moving like a ghost among the clones. The dagger in his hand gleamed coldly, precisely stabbing at the clones' joints. These joints were the clones' weak points; once struck, they would lose their mobility and be at the mercy of their prey. Ying Feng's movements were lightning fast; several clones were struck in succession, turning into black mist and dissipating. "Well done!" The mysterious powerhouse glanced approvingly at Yingfeng, then continued waving his staff to draw the clones' attention. Ye Ling slowly stood up in Shu Yao's arms, feeling the abundant spiritual energy within him, his heart filled with gratitude and love. He turned to look at Shu Yao, his eyes filled with tenderness: "Thank you, Shu Yao." Shu Yao smiled slightly at him, her eyes filled with determination: "We'll fight together!" Ye Ling took a deep breath and threw out the card "Flame Storm." The card transformed into a massive pillar of fire, engulfing the surrounding clones. The flames roared, consuming the clones completely. Ye Ling recalled the warm moments he shared with Shu Yao—walking under the moonlight, playing in a sea of ​​flowers, making wishes under the stars… Those beautiful memories filled him with fighting spirit; he couldn't let his beloved be harmed. He had to protect her, protect their shared future. As more and more clones were destroyed, the enormous figure began to tremble violently, letting out a deafening roar. The surrounding black mist began to swirl wildly, forming a massive vortex. "Oh no! It's about to unleash its final attack!" Qingyue exclaimed. Ye Ling and Shu Yao exchanged a glance, both seeing the gravity in each other's eyes. They knew an even more arduous battle was about to begin. The mysterious powerhouse suddenly stopped what he was doing, looking at the enormous figure with a strange glint in his eyes. He slowly began to speak, "This power... could it be..." He paused abruptly, turning to look at Ye Ling, his eyes filled with inquiry. "Who exactly are you?" The embers of the fiery storm drifted in the air, reflecting on Ye Ling's resolute face. Shu Yao's gentle gaze gave him boundless strength, memories flooding back like a tide. He remembered the worry in Shu Yao's eyes when they first met, the gentle touch as she healed his wounds, their heartfelt confessions under the moonlight... These beautiful moments, like precious jewels, were carefully treasured in his heart. Now, these memories had transformed into a powerful driving force, propelling him, protecting her, and safeguarding their future. "I won't let you get hurt." Ye Ling gripped Shu Yao's hand tightly, his tone resolute. Shu Yao returned the grip, her eyes filled with a tenderness that seemed to melt all the ice and snow in the world. As more and more clones were destroyed, the colossal figure trembled more violently, letting out a deafening roar. The surrounding black mist was stirred by an invisible hand, forming a massive vortex. At the center of the vortex, darkness churned, like a gateway to another world. "It's going all out!" Qing Yue's voice trembled slightly as she gripped the talisman in her hand, ready to deal with any unexpected situation. The mysterious expert remained calm, his staff gleaming with golden light, like a star about to explode. "Be careful, this power is extraordinary." He turned to Ye Ling, his eyes filled with inquiry. "Are you ready?" Ye Ling took a deep breath, examining the remaining cards in his hand one by one. He knew that what followed was a life-or-death battle. He had to give it his all to protect Shu Yao and survive. The colossal figure's roar abruptly ceased, and the surrounding black mist suddenly froze, as if time itself had stood still. A suffocating sense of oppression enveloped everyone, as if an invisible giant hand had gripped their throats. "It's here!" Ying Feng uttered a low shout, the dagger in his hand gleaming coldly; he was ready for battle. Suddenly, a massive rift opened in the center of the colossal figure, from which endless darkness surged forth, like an abyss that devoured everything. The darkness rapidly spread, engulfing everything around them. Ye Ling and the others felt as if they were trapped in endless darkness, unable to see their own hands in front of their faces, and even unable to sense each other's presence. "Ye Ling!" Shu Yao's voice rang out in the darkness, tinged with panic. Ye Ling gripped Shu Yao's hand tightly, trying to offer her comfort, but his own heart was filled with unease. This darkness seemed capable of devouring everything, even suppressing his spiritual power. "Be careful!" The voice of the mysterious powerhouse came from the darkness, followed by a golden light that pierced the darkness, illuminating a small area around them. Bathed in golden light, Ye Ling saw a gigantic black tentacle hurtling towards them. Ye Ling swiftly threw out his card, "Guardian Shield," which transformed into a golden barrier, blocking the tentacle's attack. However, the tentacle's power was immense, and the barrier shattered after only a moment. "Retreat!" the mysterious expert shouted, pulling Ye Ling and Shu Yao backward. From the darkness came the cries of Ying Feng and Qing Yue, along with the sounds of clashing weapons. Ye Ling was anxious, but he could see nothing and do nothing. Suddenly, the mysterious expert stopped, his staff pointing into the depths of darkness. "There!" Ye Ling looked in the direction of the staff and saw a gigantic black figure looming in the darkness, radiating a terrifying aura, like a demon from hell. "That is…" the mysterious expert's words trailed off, his gaze fixed on the black figure, his eyes filled with shock and…fear.