I dominated the game from the start with cards.

"Frozen Purgatory!" The Ice Maiden's voice seemed to emanate from the deepest abyss of hell. The surrounding temperature plummeted, and icy frost filled the air. Visible ice crystals danced in the air, condensing into sharp ice blades. Space distorted, and a suffocating energy surge, like a roaring beast, swept towards Li Xuan and the others. Li Xuan's expression turned grim. He activated his mental perception to its fullest extent, a sense of danger washing over him like a tidal wave. This energy surge was stronger and more violent than before, containing an aura of annihilation. "Mu Yang, Lin Yu, attack the source!" Li Xuan decisively shouted. He knew that directly confronting this attack was unwise; he had to dismantle it before it fully materialized. Mu Yang and Lin Yu didn't hesitate. Their figures flashed, transforming into two afterimages, rushing towards the center of the energy surge from the left and right respectively, attempting to interrupt the skill before it fully formed. They were surrounded by their own energy, like two shooting stars streaking across the night sky, their momentum unstoppable. However, the Poison Scorpion and the Ice Maiden were prepared. Just as Mu Yang and Lin Yu were about to approach the center of the energy fluctuations, the two suddenly separated, appearing like ghosts from either side, one behind Mu Yang and the other behind Lin Yu. "Hmph, naive!" Poison Scorpion sneered coldly, a dagger shimmering with a ghostly green light appearing in his hand, which he viciously stabbed towards Mu Yang's back. At the same time, Ice Maiden flicked her slender hand, and an ice spike shot towards Lin Yu's chest like lightning. Caught off guard, Mu Yang and Lin Yu, though reacting quickly, were still struck. Mu Yang groaned as a deep, bone-revealing wound appeared on his back, blood instantly staining his clothes. Lin Yu, struck by the ice spike, was sent flying backward, crashing heavily to the ground, spitting out a mouthful of blood. "Damn it!" Li Xuan cursed inwardly upon seeing this. He hadn't expected Poison Scorpion and Ice Maiden to be so cunning, setting a trap for Mu Yang and Lin Yu. "Old Zhou, Sister Wu, protect them!" Li Xuan shouted, his figure flashing as he rushed towards Poison Scorpion and Ice Maiden. He knew that he had to hold off these two powerful enemies, otherwise Mu Yang and Lin Yu's lives would be in danger. Old Zhou and Sister Wu also understood the seriousness of the situation, and they immediately stepped forward to treat Mu Yang and Lin Yu's injuries. Li Xuan engaged in fierce combat with Poison Scorpion and Ice Maiden. His mental perception constantly predicted their attacks, his figure dodging like a ghost, while his dagger thrust out repeatedly, searching for their weaknesses. However, Poison Scorpion and Ice Maiden cooperated perfectly, combining offense and defense, and Li Xuan was unable to defeat them for the time being. The Ice Maiden's icy gaze swept over Mu Yang and Lin Yu, who lay on the ground, a cruel smile playing on her lips: "Today is your death day." The Poison Scorpion coldly echoed, "No one can stop us..." His dagger flashed with an eerie green light once more, aiming for Li Xuan's heart... The Ice Maiden's chilling voice was like a death knell, "Today is your death day." The biting cold seemed to freeze the air, and Li Xuan and the others' situation grew increasingly dire. The Poison Scorpion's dagger flashed with an eerie green light, like a venomous snake's tongue, aimed directly at Li Xuan's heart. At the critical moment, Li Xuan's body instinctively shifted to the side, the dagger grazing his ribs, drawing a spray of blood. "Cough cough..." Lin Yu struggled to stand, but coughed up another mouthful of blood. The Poison Scorpion's attack not only injured his body but also shattered his fighting spirit.

A flicker of despair crossed his eyes; he knew he might not be able to leave this place alive.

Sister Wu frantically tried to treat him, but to no avail. The scorpion's dagger was coated with a special poison, rapidly eroding Lin Yu's life. "Lin Yu!" Mu Yang cried out in anguish, wanting to rush forward, but Old Zhou held him back tightly. "Calm down, rushing in now will only be a pointless death!" Old Zhou's voice was deep and powerful, but it couldn't hide his worry. Li Xuan's pressure was mounting. The combined attack of the scorpion and the ice maiden was incredibly powerful, leaving him struggling to cope. He knew that if they couldn't find a breakthrough soon, they would all perish. "Frozen Purgatory!" The ice maiden activated her skill again, the surrounding temperature plummeting, ice blades raining down like a storm. Li Xuan barely managed to dodge the fatal attacks, but several wounds appeared on his body. The scorpion's attacks were like a persistent leech, relentlessly pursuing him. Each swing of his dagger carried a sharp killing intent, forcing Li Xuan to retreat continuously. "This won't do!" Li Xuan was extremely anxious. He had to find a way to break the deadlock, or they would surely die. He glanced at Lin Yu lying on the ground, his heart aching. Lin Yu's breathing was growing weaker and weaker; his life was rapidly slipping away. He couldn't just watch his companion die! "I must... I must find their weakness!" Li Xuan gritted his teeth, a resolute glint in his eyes. He dodged the attacks of the Poison Scorpion and the Ice Maiden while desperately trying to think of a countermeasure. The Poison Scorpion and the Ice Maiden's coordination was flawless; their attacks were like a relentless tide, giving Li Xuan no chance to breathe. Their combined attacks were incredibly powerful, making them impossible to defend against. Li Xuan was already covered in wounds, his clothes stained with blood. His strength was gradually being exhausted, and his movements were becoming sluggish. "It's over!" The Poison Scorpion grinned maliciously, his dagger once again aimed at Li Xuan's heart. At this critical moment, Li Xuan suddenly closed his eyes. "What is he doing?" The Poison Scorpion wondered, but his movements didn't stop for a moment. The Ice Maiden was also slightly surprised, but she didn't lower her guard, still gripping her ice blade tightly. Li Xuan closed his eyes and activated his mental perception ability to the fullest. Everything around him seemed to disappear, and his consciousness entered a strange space. In this space, he could clearly sense the energy fluctuations around him, and even "see" the energy flow of the Poison Scorpion and the Ice Maiden. He began to simulate various countermeasures in his mind, rehearsing the battle scenario again and again. Time seemed to stand still, only his thoughts were running at high speed. Finally, he discovered the energy core of the Poison Scorpion and the Ice Maiden's combined attack... "Wait!" Li Xuan suddenly opened his eyes, his eyes flashing with a sharp light... "Wait!" Li Xuan suddenly opened his eyes, his eyes flashing with a sharp light. He saw it; at the center of the Poison Scorpion and the Ice Maiden's combined attack, there was a tiny energy vortex, the source of their power, and also their greatest weakness! The Poison Scorpion's dagger was already close at hand, but Li Xuan showed no intention of dodging. The corners of his mouth slightly turned up, revealing a strange smile. Just as the dagger was about to pierce his chest, he jerked back, narrowly avoiding a fatal blow. "What are you doing?" Scorpion was stunned, not understanding why Li Xuan was so reckless. Li Xuan didn't answer, but turned to look at Mu Yang and Lin Yu, his eyes filled with determination. "Mu Yang, Lin Yu, listen to my command!" At the same time, Sister Wu, who had been silently treating Lin Yu, suddenly stood up. Ignoring her own injuries, she staggered towards Lin Yu and stuffed a precious healing pill into his mouth. "Lin Yu, you must hold on!" The pill melted instantly in his mouth, a warm current flowing through Lin Yu's body. His pale face gradually regained some color, and his breathing became more steady. "Sister Wu..." He looked at Sister Wu gratefully, his eyes filled with guilt and emotion. "Don't talk, conserve your strength!" Sister Wu endured the pain and helped Lin Yu to his feet. "We'll fight together!" Lin Yu took a deep breath and gripped his weapon tightly again. He knew he couldn't fall again; he had to fight to the last moment for his comrades, for survival! Seeing this, Li Xuan's heart filled with hope. He knew they still had a chance! "Mu Yang, feign an attack on Poison Scorpion! Lin Yu, draw Ice Maiden's attention!" He quickly issued the orders, his tone calm and decisive. Mu Yang and Lin Yu carried out Li Xuan's commands without hesitation. Mu Yang brandished his longsword, launching a fierce attack on Poison Scorpion. Lin Yu, using his agile movements, constantly moved around Ice Maiden, drawing her attention. Poison Scorpion and Ice Maiden, though somewhat puzzled, didn't pay much attention. In their eyes, Li Xuan and the others' desperate struggle was futile. However, they didn't know that Li Xuan was secretly preparing a fatal blow. He quietly circled behind Poison Scorpion and Ice Maiden, his gaze fixed on the energy core of their combined attack. "Now!" Li Xuan silently chanted, mobilizing all his energy to launch an attack on the energy core. A dazzling light flashed, and the combined attack of Scorpion and Ice Maiden suddenly broke down. Their attack rhythm was disrupted, and its power was greatly reduced. "What's going on?" Scorpion and Ice Maiden were both startled, realizing something was wrong. However, they didn't panic; instead, they revealed an even colder smile. "Looks like you two have some skill." Scorpion licked his lips, his eyes filled with bloodlust. Ice Maiden also abandoned her contempt, and the ice blade in her hand emitted an even more chilling aura. "Then let me show you our true power!" An even more powerful energy wave emanated from Scorpion and Ice Maiden, and the surrounding air began to distort and deform... Li Xuan gripped his weapon tightly; he knew that the real battle had just begun. The dazzling light pierced through the energy vortex intertwined by Scorpion and Ice Maiden like a sharp sword. The once seamless combined attack, like a stone thrown into still water, rippled and eventually dissipated. Li Xuan's attack was incredibly precise, hitting the core of the energy, a single, decisive blow! "Damn it!" Scorpion cursed under his breath, retreating rapidly. Ice Maiden reacted just as quickly, instantly conjuring an ice shield to block the scattered energy fragments. Mu Yang and Lin Yu seized the opportunity, pressing their advantage. Mu Yang's longsword flashed with light, aiming straight for Scorpion's vitals. Lin Yu, like a nimble cheetah, circled Ice Maiden, constantly searching for openings in their attack. Li Xuan didn't stop; he knew this advantage was only temporary. He quickly adjusted his breathing, preparing to launch the next wave of attacks. "Interesting," Scorpion wiped the blood from his mouth, a ruthless glint in his eyes, "I didn't expect you could actually break our combined attack." Ice Maiden withdrew her ice shield, her body radiating a chilling aura.

"However, the game ends here."

The two exchanged a glance, then simultaneously pulled out a black bead from their bodies. They crushed the bead… A plume of black smoke, like the miasma of hell, instantly spread out, engulfing everything around them. Li Xuan and the others were plunged into darkness, losing their vision. A strong, pungent stench filled their nostrils, making them nauseous. “Cough cough…” Lin Yu coughed violently, feeling difficulty breathing. “Careful!” Mu Yang grabbed Lin Yu, shielding him behind him. Li Xuan squinted, trying to make out the scene before him. However, the thick fog obscured everything; he could only vaguely sense a powerful sense of oppression approaching them. “What is this…” Old Zhou’s voice trembled, filled with fear. Sister Wu gripped her medical tools tightly, her face pale. From within the black fog came the sinister laughter of the venomous scorpion. "Welcome to...the abyss of despair!" He paused, his voice growing even more eerie. "Enjoy your last moments..." The Ice Maiden's voice followed, a whisper from hell, "Soon...you will become part of us..." Li Xuan felt a chill creep up his arm, and instinctively swung his sword. However, the blade seemed to strike thin air, offering no resistance. The black mist thickened, the oppressive feeling intensifying. Li Xuan's heart sank; he knew they faced an unprecedented crisis... The figures of the Poison Scorpion and the Ice Maiden gradually materialized within the black mist, their eyes gleaming with an eerie light, a cruel smile playing on their lips.

The scorpion slowly raised its right hand...