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Everyone was immersed in the joy of victory, and a warm and invigorating atmosphere filled the air.

Fan Tong gently put the girl in white down and checked her injuries with concern to make sure she was alright.

The girl in white smiled slightly and nodded gratefully. Their eyes met at that moment, and it was as if the whole world had stood still.

However, this tranquility did not last long.

Suddenly, the mysterious old man's words broke the brief silence.

He whispered, "Be careful, a mysterious force is watching us from the shadows..." The smiles on everyone's faces froze instantly, and their expressions turned alert.

Fan Tong frowned, quickly turned around, and looked around, trying to find traces of that mysterious power.

The surrounding air seemed to freeze, and everyone held their breath, creating a suffocating atmosphere.

The girl in white followed closely behind, her hand gently resting on Fan Tong's back, her eyes revealing determination and support.

The purple-haired youth laughed heartily from the side, "What's there to be afraid of? With us here, what's a little sneak attack!" His words were interrupted by a sharp whooshing sound.

A black energy arrow shot from the shadows, heading straight for everyone's hearts.

Fan Tong reacted quickly, shoving the girl in white aside and dodging away himself.

However, the sudden attack was too swift, and the group was still unable to completely evade it.

The old man in black robes quickly spread his hands, releasing a powerful spiritual energy barrier in an attempt to block the black energy arrow.

With a loud bang, the spiritual energy barrier shook violently, and the old man in black robes was forced back several steps, his figure swaying precariously.

The sheer power and eeriness of this mysterious force sent chills down the spines of everyone present.

"Everyone be careful, this force is not simple!" Fan Tong shouted a warning, his voice filled with a sense of urgency.

The crowd quickly gathered together, exchanging glances with unease and wariness in their eyes.

The tension in the air grew stronger, as if an even greater crisis was about to strike.

Just then, the purple-haired youth accidentally fell while dodging, spraining his ankle and limiting his mobility.

He gritted his teeth and tried to stand up, but the pain in his feet made it impossible for him to stand steadily.

Fan Tong immediately realized this sudden situation and quickly turned his gaze to the purple-haired youth, a thought forming in his mind.

"Biluo, go help him return the feather!" Fan Tong decisively ordered.

The girl in white responded immediately and quickly ran to the purple-haired youth's side. A faint blue light shimmered in her hands as she healed his wounds.

However, the watchful eye and threat of this mysterious force seemed to hang over their heads at all times, ready to erupt at any moment.

The shadowy presence seemed to draw ever closer, sending chills down one's spine.

The moment the purple-haired youth fell to the ground, it was like a thorn piercing Fan Tong's heart.

He caught a glimpse of the purple-haired youth's pained expression out of the corner of his eye, and a strong sense of self-reproach welled up in his heart.

He gritted his teeth and pushed the power of the spirit pearl to its limit, a faint golden light emanating from his body.

"Step back!" Fan Tong roared, his voice carrying an undeniable air of authority.

He stepped forward and stood in front of the crowd, like a majestic mountain peak.

The black energy arrows struck again, this time in greater numbers and at a faster speed, almost blocking all their escape routes.

Fan Tong waved his arms, and the golden light acted as an indestructible shield, blocking all the energy arrows.

However, the mysterious force's offensive did not stop.

The moment the energy arrows touched the golden light, they transformed into clusters of black flames, clinging to it like maggots, constantly scorching the golden light barrier.

The air was filled with a nauseating, burnt smell.

Fan Tong frowned. He could feel the scorching heat of the flames, as if they were burning his bones to ashes.

He kept adjusting the power of the spirit orb, trying to dispel the black flames.

The golden barrier resembled a turbulent sea, sometimes churning violently, sometimes as calm as a mirror.

The two sides exchanged blows, engaging in a fierce contest.

The black flames, like menacing claws, relentlessly devoured the golden light, while the golden light, like a sturdy fortress, tenaciously protected everyone.

Everyone's hearts were in their throats, especially the girl in white.

While tending to the purple-haired youth's wounds, she watched Fan Tong's battle with bated breath.

The eerie blue light in her hand flickered erratically, mirroring her inner state, which was filled with both worry and a hint of determination.

The old man in black robes stood at the back, his eyes deep, staring intently at the black flames, as if trying to find some flaw in them.

His hands were clenched into fists, his knuckles turning white.

The gray-robed elder and the green-robed pharmacist were also watching the battle intently; they had never seen such a bizarre power before.

The golden-robed priest stood not far away, quietly observing everything. His face was expressionless, as if nothing concerned him.

Red-haired boy

Fan Tong's forehead was covered in beads of sweat, and he could feel his spiritual energy being rapidly depleted.

The black flames seemed endless, surging wildly towards him.

His arms began to tremble slightly, but he still gritted his teeth and refused to back down.

He knew that his friends and his lover were behind him, and he could not allow them to be harmed in any way.

Just as Fan Tong was about to exhaust himself, the red-haired boy, who had been silent all along, suddenly exclaimed, his voice tinged with surprise: "Wait, look... that black flame looks like..."

The red-haired boy's exclamation was like a bolt of lightning, instantly igniting the tension in everyone's hearts.

Fan Tong quickly turned his head, his gaze following the direction the red-haired boy was pointing.

Sure enough, the black flames seemed to pause briefly when they launched their attack, as if they were gathering their strength.

"This power will pause briefly when it launches an attack!" the red-haired boy shouted, his voice filled with excitement and hope.

Fan Tong immediately understood his meaning. He took a deep breath and pushed the power of the spirit pearl to its limit, making the golden light around him even more dazzling.

"The time has come!" Fan Tong roared, and with a wave of his hand, golden light slashed towards the black flames in front of him like a sharp sword.

The power of the spirit orb clashed violently with the black flames in mid-air, producing a deafening roar.

The black flames were completely dispelled the moment they came into contact with the golden light, turning into wisps of black smoke and dissipating into the air.

Seeing this, a glimmer of hope ignited in everyone's hearts.

The girl in white gripped her sword tightly, staring intently at Fan Tong. At that moment, their eyes met once more.

Fan Tong felt her gaze and a warm feeling welled up in his heart.

Their love grew even stronger during this time of crisis, as unshakable as a rock.

"Be careful, don't let your guard down!" Fan Tong shouted a reminder, his voice tinged with gentleness.

The girl in white nodded slightly, and the eerie blue light in her hand became even more stable, as if cheering him on.

With her help, the purple-haired youth gradually regained his mobility, and his face regained its fighting spirit.

However, just when everyone thought they could catch their breath, an even more terrifying force suddenly emerged.

The black flames quickly coalesced into a huge black sphere, which rolled toward them.

Wherever the sphere went, it corroded deep trenches into the ground, and seemed to swallow up the air, leaving behind a deathly silence.

Everyone stared in astonishment at the scene, their breath catching in their throats.

Fan Tong's eyes gleamed with determination and fearlessness as he clenched his fists, ready to meet this new challenge.

Just as the giant black sphere was about to touch everyone, he shouted, "Are you all ready?"

The crowd responded in unison, their voices filled with determination and courage.

The girl in white gripped her sword tightly, her eyes resolute, as if to say, "No matter what, I will fight alongside you."

A huge black sphere slowly approached them, and a suffocating sense of threat filled the air.

However, their hearts were filled with unwavering conviction.