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The dark clouds churned faster and faster, like a gigantic black monster, lunging at them with bared fangs and claws. A suffocating atmosphere enveloped everyone; the joy of victory was completely washed away, replaced by tension and unease. "What is that?" Sister Wu gripped Old Zhou's arm tightly, her face pale and her voice trembling. Old Zhou frowned, his gaze fixed intently on the dark clouds, and slowly said, "I'm afraid it's... an even more powerful enemy." "An enemy? More powerful than those monsters before?" Lin Yu asked incredulously. His newly acquired power had filled him with confidence, but now he felt a tinge of fear. Ling Feng took a deep breath and said in a low voice, "This aura... is extremely malevolent. It's probably a higher-level thug sent by a mysterious organization." Li Xuan's premonition was confirmed; his heart sank. He knew a fierce battle was inevitable. "We must act immediately!" Li Xuan said decisively. "We can't sit idly by and wait to be killed. Before they fully arrive, we must set up our defenses and occupy advantageous terrain." Mu Yang, however, offered a different opinion: "No, I think we should find a place to hide first, observe the enemy's situation, and then make a plan. A rash attack will only expose our position and put us on the defensive." Li Xuan and Mu Yang disagreed, and the two looked at each other, the atmosphere becoming tense for a moment. "Li Xuan is right," Old Zhou agreed. "We can't be passively defensive; we must take the initiative. Moreover, our strength has greatly increased now, making it a good time to counterattack." Although Sister Wu was afraid, she knew this was not the time to hesitate, and she firmly stood by Li Xuan's side: "I trust Li Xuan's judgment; we should take the initiative." Ling Feng remained silent, standing quietly to the side, seemingly deep in thought. "But..." Mu Yang wanted to say something, but Li Xuan interrupted him. "Mu Yang, I know you're worried about our safety, but we can't keep hiding; sooner or later we'll have to face them. Rather than being passively attacked, we should take the initiative and seize control." Li Xuan's tone was firm and unquestionable. Mu Yang remained silent for a moment, then finally nodded, "Alright, I'll listen to you." Just then, Lin Yu suddenly shouted excitedly, "I've got it! My newly acquired skill can come in handy!" He clenched his fist, his eyes gleaming, "I can create a large energy barrier to temporarily block the enemy's attack and buy us time!" With that, Lin Yu took a deep breath, clasped his hands together, and chanted incantations. A powerful energy surged from his body, forming a huge, semi-transparent energy barrier in front of him, radiating dazzling light. Everyone who saw this was astonished. They hadn't expected Lin Yu's new skill to be so powerful. "Well done, Lin Yu!" Li Xuan praised. "With this barrier, we can buy more time." Ling Feng's eyes flashed with approval. He walked to Lin Yu's side and patted him on the shoulder: "Good job, young man." Lin Yu scratched his head somewhat embarrassedly: "Hehe, I just learned this skill myself. I hope it will come in handy." Li Xuan looked around at everyone and said in a deep voice: "Everyone, get ready, the enemy will arrive soon!" As soon as he finished speaking, dark clouds approached, and a powerful sense of oppression enveloped everyone…

Lingfeng suddenly looked up, his eyes blazing, gazing into the depths of the dark clouds, and whispered, "Something's not right..." The dark clouds churned, almost pressing down on the ground, and in the thick darkness, one could vaguely see ferocious outlines writhing.

A suffocating pressure descended, as if the entire sky were about to collapse.

“No…” Ling Feng’s voice was low and heavy. He looked up at the rolling dark clouds, a hint of unease flashing in his eyes. “This aura… is even stronger than I expected.” Fear spread among the crowd. Even Lin Yu, who had been full of confidence before, felt a touch of trepidation. But he quickly took a deep breath, straightened his back, and said loudly, “I agree with Li Xuan’s idea! We can’t back down! Besides, I’ve discovered that after my abilities improved, I can use a new skill!” As he spoke, he pushed his palms forward, and golden light gathered in his palms, rapidly expanding to form a huge, semi-transparent energy barrier, radiating a warm glow that enveloped everyone. “This barrier can withstand some of the attacks, buying us some time!” Seeing this dazzling light, the crowd’s previously low spirits were instantly ignited, and a surge of hope rose in their hearts. "Well done, Lin Yu!" Li Xuan patted him on the shoulder approvingly. "Your new skill came at just the right time!" Mu Yang nodded as well, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes: "I didn't expect you to have such a trump card." Just then, a deafening roar came from the dark clouds, and huge black figures swooped down from the clouds, like demons crawling out of the abyss of hell. They had ferocious fangs, sharp claws, and their bodies were engulfed in raging flames, emitting a nauseating smell of sulfur. "It's a demon!" Old Zhou exclaimed, his face turning even paler. The demons opened their blood-red maws and spewed out streams of scorching flames, scorching the ground and filling the air with a pungent, burnt smell. Li Xuan and the others dodged in all directions, their energy barriers hissing as they resisted the fierce fire attacks. "We can't just defend passively!" Mu Yang roared, his figure flashing as he rushed towards a smaller demon. He moved with agility, weaving through the flames and skillfully dodging attacks. His dagger flashed like a cold light, aiming straight for the demon's eye. "Thud!" A muffled sound rang out as the dagger pierced the demon's eye with pinpoint accuracy. The demon let out a piercing scream, its body trembling violently before collapsing to the ground with a thud. Seeing this, the other demons launched an even more frenzied attack, unleashing a torrent of flames. Lin Yu's energy barrier, though sturdy, began to crack. Li Xuan dodged the flames while observing his surroundings, quickly devising a strategy. He knew this couldn't continue; they had to find a breakthrough as soon as possible. Ling Feng's figure moved like a ghost among the demons, his hands flashing with a strange light. Each strike hit the demons' weaknesses, inflicting heavy damage. Sister Wu, meanwhile, healed her wounded companions from the rear, her hands radiating a soft white light as she soothed their wounds and eased their pain. Just then, Old Zhou, still recovering from his previous injuries, struggled to dodge the demonic flames. He stumbled and nearly got hit by the fire… Ling Feng whirled around, his eyes sharp, “Old Zhou!” Old Zhou staggered, almost falling to the ground. The scorching flames almost licked the hem of his clothes, and the smell of burning flesh instantly filled the air. A look of terror appeared on his aged face, and he instinctively closed his eyes, awaiting the pain. “Old Zhou!” Ling Feng’s eyes widened in horror as he rushed towards Old Zhou without hesitation. However, the demon’s attack was too fierce; he was forced back by the surging flames and couldn’t get close at all. In the nick of time, a figure leaped out and shielded Old Zhou with her body. It was Sister Wu. The scorching flames instantly engulfed Sister Wu’s back. She groaned, her clothes on the back charred, and a foul smell of burnt flesh filled the air. “Sister Wu!” Li Xuan and Mu Yang exclaimed simultaneously. Sister Wu gritted her teeth, enduring the excruciating pain, and pulled Old Zhou from the flames. Her back was to everyone, so her expression was obscured, but her trembling body betrayed her agony. "I'm alright..." Sister Wu's voice was weak and hoarse, but she forced herself to stand and helped Old Zhou slowly back. Just then, Sister Wu noticed a strange phenomenon. The demons touched by the water mist from her medical supplies had their flames extinguished, emitting a hissing sound, and their bodies began to emit white smoke, their movements becoming sluggish. "They...afraid of water?" A thought struck Sister Wu, as if grasping at a lifeline. She immediately sprayed more medical supplies, creating an even larger mist. The mist quickly spread, enveloping everyone. The demons' fire attacks were indeed hindered; their offensive weakened significantly, emitting angry roars, but they dared not approach easily. "A good opportunity!" Ling Feng's eyes flashed, his hands rapidly forming hand seals, chanting incantations. A powerful energy surge emanated from him, distorting the surrounding air. "Heavenly Thunder Technique!" Ling Feng roared, unleashing dazzling bolts of lightning that struck precisely the demons trapped in the mist. "Boom! Boom! Boom!" Violent explosions echoed through the sky; the lightning's power was immense, instantly blasting several demons to pieces. Thick black smoke and a nauseating stench filled the air. Seeing this, a glimmer of hope ignited in everyone's hearts. However, at that moment, an even stronger sense of oppression emanated from the depths of the dark clouds, as if an invisible giant hand was slowly descending, making it difficult for everyone to breathe. Ling Feng's expression changed, and he said in a deep voice, "Not good, the demon leader is about to appear..." Before he could finish speaking, a huge crack suddenly opened in the dark clouds, and a blood-red light shot out, illuminating the entire sky. A gigantic figure slowly emerged from the crack... It had a ferocious face, enormous wings, and exuded a suffocatingly terrifying aura. "Prepare for battle!" Li Xuan took a deep breath, his eyes fixed firmly on the enormous figure, the weapon in his hand gleaming with a cold light. The demon's roar was deafening, flames surged like a tidal wave, and the pungent smell of sulfur made it almost impossible to breathe. Ling Feng seized this fleeting opportunity, took a deep breath, and swiftly formed hand seals. Dazzling arcs of electricity danced at his fingertips, the surrounding air seemed to freeze, and a powerful energy wave rapidly spread out from him. "Heavenly Thunder Slays Evil!" Ling Feng roared, his voice echoing through the air like a thunderclap. Instantly, dark clouds churned in the sky, thunder roared, and thick bolts of lightning, like silver snakes dancing wildly, descended from the sky, striking precisely the demons trapped in the mist. Dazzling light illuminated the entire battlefield, followed by deafening explosions. The demons struck by lightning instantly turned to ashes, not even having time to scream.

Thick black smoke and a burnt smell filled the air, and the air was thick with the scent of death.

With a single strike, several demons vanished into thin air! "Well done, Lingfeng!" Lin Yu excitedly waved his weapon, his eyes gleaming with excitement.

Old Zhou and Sister Wu, having survived the ordeal, watched this scene with lingering fear, but a relieved smile appeared on their faces.

However, Li Xuan and Mu Yang remained vigilant. They keenly sensed an even stronger oppressive force permeating the air, as if an invisible giant hand was slowly descending, making it difficult for them to breathe. Li Xuan's special perception triggered a frantic warning; a strong sense of crisis enveloped him, making the hairs on the back of his neck stand on end. "Be careful!" Li Xuan shouted, the dagger in his hand flashing coldly. Almost simultaneously, a huge crack suddenly appeared in the dark clouds, and a blood-red light shot out, illuminating the entire sky. This light was eerie and malevolent, carrying a chilling oppressive feeling, like a gaze from the depths of hell. A gigantic figure slowly emerged from the crack... It had a ferocious face, enormous wings, and exuded a suffocatingly terrifying aura. Just by hovering in the air, it caused the surrounding space to distort and deform, as if unable to withstand its terrifying pressure. Its scarlet eyes, like two burning coals, stared intently at the people below, filled with contempt and killing intent. "This is..." Old Zhou's voice trembled, his eyes filled with fear. He had lived so long, experienced countless battles, yet he had never seen such a terrifying being. "The Demon Leader..." Ling Feng's face was grave, his voice low and menacing. The arcs of electricity flickered in his hand, revealing his inner unease. Li Xuan gripped his dagger tightly, his gaze fixed on the enormous figure, a powerful sense of powerlessness washing over him. This power far exceeded their current capabilities. "Prepare..." Mu Yang's voice was low and firm. He held his longsword horizontally before his chest, ready for battle.

However, before he could finish speaking, the word "prepare" had just left his lips when the enormous demon leader moved.

It suddenly opened its enormous jaws and let out a deafening roar, a visible shockwave spreading outwards from it in all directions...

The ground began to shake violently, cracking open with huge fissures, as if the whole world was about to collapse.

Li Xuan felt a powerful force come towards him, slamming him away...