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The demon leader roared to the sky, unleashing a suffocating pressure. The gem on its chest shone even brighter, like a miniature sun about to explode. The surrounding air distorted, the ground trembled, and even the sky gradually turned an ominous dark red. A sense of impending doom enveloped everyone. "It...it's about to unleash its ultimate attack!" Lin Yu's face was pale as he clutched his reopened wound, blood seeping through his fingers. The others were in no better shape; under the demon leader's powerful pressure, they all felt breathless, their bodies as if crushed by a boulder, unable to move. Sister Wu endured the discomfort, her medical instruments flashing, a soft light enveloping Lin Yu, stopping his bleeding and healing his wounds. "Hold on, Lin Yu!" Li Xuan stared intently at the gem on the demon leader's chest, a resolute glint in his eyes. He sensed that the gem was the source of the demon leader's power, and also its weakness. "Mu Yang, cover me!" Li Xuan roared, his figure flashing as he charged towards the demon leader. "No, Li Xuan! It's too dangerous!" Mu Yang grabbed his arm. "Its power has reached its peak; you can't get close!" "But this is the only way now!" Li Xuan broke free from Mu Yang's grasp. "We must destroy that gem!" "I'll go!" Ling Feng suddenly spoke, his staff gleaming brightly, an energy barrier enveloping everyone. "Protect yourselves!" "Ling Feng, you..." Old Zhou looked at him worriedly, knowing Ling Feng's power was almost exhausted. Ling Feng didn't answer, silently reinforcing the energy barrier, resisting the demon leader's increasingly powerful pressure. Seeing Ling Feng fighting so desperately, Li Xuan grew even more anxious. He knew he couldn't delay any longer. "Old Zhou, Sister Wu, take care of Lin Yu and Mu Yang. Mu Yang, be ready to support me at any time!" Li Xuan took a deep breath, a glint of light flashing in his eyes. He activated his mental perception ability, and everything around him slowed down. He saw the trajectory of the demon leader's energy flow and its weak point in defense. "Now!" Li Xuan shouted, his figure flashing like lightning. Just as the demon leader was about to attack, he found an opening and rushed in with incredible speed. The demon leader seemed to sense Li Xuan's intention; it let out an angry roar, and a torrent of scorching flames erupted, rushing straight at Li Xuan. At the critical moment, Mu Yang threw an ice crystal, forming an ice wall in front of Li Xuan, blocking the flame attack. Li Xuan seized the opportunity, his dagger flashing with a cold light, aiming straight for the gem on the demon leader's chest. Just as the dagger was about to touch the gem, a figure flashed in front of Li Xuan—it was Mu Yang. He grabbed Li Xuan's arm, anxiously shouting, "Li Xuan, are you crazy? This is too dangerous!" Li Xuan frowned; he knew Mu Yang was worried about him, but now was not the time to hesitate. “Mu Yang, believe me! I see an opportunity. Only by destroying that gem can we survive!” His tone was firm, his eyes gleaming with unwavering determination. “But…” Mu Yang wanted to say something, but Li Xuan interrupted him. “No buts! Elder Zhou, Sister Wu, please take care of Lin Yu! Mu Yang, cover me!” Li Xuan’s tone was resolute. He quickly broke free from Mu Yang’s grasp and charged towards the demon leader again. Seeing Li Xuan’s determination, Mu Yang sighed. He knew he couldn’t stop him. He could only grit his teeth, his hands gathering ice crystals, ready to support Li Xuan at any moment. Elder Zhou and Sister Wu also understood the seriousness of the situation. They quickly provided emergency treatment to Lin Yu while vigilantly observing the surrounding movements. Ling Feng continued to maintain the energy barrier, resisting the demon leader’s pressure and buying time for Li Xuan. Li Xuan took a deep breath and maximized his mental perception. Everything around him became crystal clear. The demon leader’s movements, the flow of energy, and even the subtle changes in the air could not escape his perception. The demon leader roared again, unleashing an even more powerful pressure. It swung its enormous claws, aiming a fierce blow at Li Xuan. Li Xuan dodged the attack at the last second. With his agile movements, he weaved through the gaps in the demon leader's attacks, as elusive as a ghost. The demon leader's attacks grew increasingly ferocious, cratering the surrounding ground and filling the air with a strong smell of sulfur. But Li Xuan fought with increasing courage, constantly dodging attacks while searching for an opportunity to approach the gem. Finally, he found a perfect opening. After one of its attacks missed, the demon leader's body momentarily froze.

"Now!" A glint flashed in Li Xuan's eyes, and he moved like lightning, instantly rushing to the demon leader's chest.

He raised the dagger high, aiming it at the dazzling gem.

"Die!" Li Xuan roared, and plunged the dagger down hard.

However, just as the dagger was about to touch the gem, the demon leader suddenly let out a shrill scream. Its body trembled violently, and a powerful energy surge erupted from the gem… “Li Xuan!” Mu Yang exclaimed, his ice crystal transforming into a streak of cold light, shooting straight at the demon leader. The demon leader let out a deafening roar, the gem shone brightly, and a powerful shockwave sent Li Xuan flying. He crashed heavily to the ground, a trickle of blood spilling from the corner of his mouth. At the critical moment, Mu Yang's ice crystal blade accurately struck the demon leader's claws, slightly hindering its attack. Lin Yu, despite his unhealed injuries, forced himself to join the battle. He wielded his giant axe, like a berserker, recklessly hacking at the demon leader. Each attack carried a do-or-die spirit; even if it couldn't inflict fatal damage, it successfully drew the demon leader's attention. Ling Feng's figure flickered erratically; he manipulated the wind element, forming sharp wind blades that continuously slashed at the demon leader's body. Although the wind blades couldn't penetrate the demon leader's tough skin, they still caused it sharp pain, disrupting its attack rhythm. The demon leader wildly swung its claws, each attack carrying devastating power. Deep craters were smashed into the ground, and the air was filled with dust and the stench of blood. Li Xuan, Mu Yang, Lin Yu, and Ling Feng were in grave danger under the demon leader's relentless onslaught. Just then, Sister Wu's voice suddenly rang out: "Li Xuan, its power comes from the runes on its back! Attack runes!" Hearing this, Li Xuan's spirits lifted. He endured the excruciating pain and sprang to his feet. He knew this was their only chance of victory. "Mu Yang, Lin Yu, Ling Feng, cover me!" Li Xuan shouted, his figure transforming into a bolt of lightning once more, charging towards the demon leader. Mu Yang, Lin Yu, and Ling Feng understood immediately, each using all their strength to draw the demon leader's attention. Mu Yang's icy blades transformed into streaks of cold light, relentlessly attacking the demon leader's eyes; Lin Yu's giant axe swung relentlessly, clashing head-on with the demon leader's claws time and again; Ling Feng manipulated wind elements, creating a tornado that trapped the demon leader within. Under the cover of the three, Li Xuan successfully circled around to the demon leader's back. He took a deep breath, concentrating all his strength on the dagger in his hand. The demon leader sensed Li Xuan's intention and struggled frantically, trying to break free from the tornado's restraint. But Mu Yang and the other two fought desperately, managing to hold it off. Li Xuan seized the opportunity, his dagger plunging fiercely into the runes on the demon leader's back. "Pfft!" With a soft sound, the dagger pierced the runes. The demon leader let out a shrill scream, its body trembling violently, and the light emanating from it gradually dimmed. "Now!" Li Xuan shouted. Mu Yang, Lin Yu, and Ling Feng simultaneously launched their strongest attacks. Ice crystal blades, a giant axe, and wind blades struck the demon leader simultaneously. The demon leader could no longer withstand the blows and collapsed to the ground. Everyone breathed a sigh of relief as they watched their fallen leader. They had received a huge reward, and their strength had been further enhanced. Just as everyone was immersed in the joy of victory, a portal suddenly appeared in the sky. A mysterious power emanated from within the portal, seemingly summoning them. Ling Feng looked at the portal, his expression grave: "This power..." The moment the dagger pierced the runes, the demon leader let out a deafening howl, its massive body trembling violently. The runes on its back, which had originally shone with an evil red light, now dimmed, like a candle flickering in the wind, ready to be extinguished at any moment. The demon leader's power suddenly weakened, and its previously storm-like attacks became sluggish and powerless. Li Xuan seized the opportunity, drawing his dagger, performing a backflip to create distance, and shouted, "Now! Attack with all your might!" Mu Yang's ice crystal blade emitted a chilling aura, transforming into streaks of light that precisely pierced the demon leader's joints. Lin Yu's giant axe, imbued with ferocious power, cleaved fiercely into the demon leader's leg, leaving a deep wound. Ling Feng manipulated wind elements, forming countless sharp wind blades that sliced ​​through the demon leader's body like a slow, agonizing death. The demon leader roared in agony, waving its claws in an attempt to retaliate, but it was already at its limit. Its movements grew slower and slower, its wounds multiplied, and finally, under the combined attack of the group, it collapsed to the ground with a thud, kicking up a cloud of dust. When the dust settled, the demon leader's massive body had vanished, leaving behind only a pile of glittering rewards. Experience points, gold coins, equipment, skill books… a dazzling array of rewards. Li Xuan and the others basked in the glory of victory, their faces beaming with joy. This arduous battle not only brought them rich rewards, but more importantly, it further enhanced their strength. Li Xuan felt an unprecedented surge of power within him; he knew he was one step closer to his goal of revenge. Sister Wu stepped forward to heal the group's wounds. Old Zhou stroked his beard, looking at them with satisfaction and admiration in his eyes. Lin Yu excitedly pumped his fist and shouted, "We won! We finally defeated the demon leader!" However, just as everyone was immersed in the joy of victory, a sudden change occurred. In the sky, a huge portal slowly opened, radiating dazzling light. A mysterious and powerful force emanated from within the portal, surging towards the group like a tide, seemingly beckoning them. Ling Feng's expression changed, his gaze fixed on the portal, and he said in a deep voice, "This power... I've never felt it before." His voice carried a hint of solemnity and unease. This power was unfamiliar and powerful, carrying a chilling aura. What exactly was it? Was it a new challenge, or an unknown opportunity? Everyone looked at the portal in the sky, their hearts filled with both curiosity and apprehension.

Li Xuan took a deep breath, his eyes resolute, and took the lead in walking towards the teleportation portal.

His figure disappeared into the light. Mu Yang followed closely behind, and the others followed without hesitation.

What awaits them inside the portal...?