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The strange light still hung in the sky, like a bridge leading to the unknown.

Fan Tong took a deep breath and took the lead in walking towards the direction where the light was descending.

His eyes were firm, fearless of the unknown dangers, like a brave warrior about to embark on a journey.

The people around looked at each other, hesitated for a moment, and then followed Fan Tong's lead.

Curiosity drove them to explore the secrets behind this strange light.

A tense atmosphere filled the air, and everyone's breathing became rapid.

As they approached the area shrouded in light, the surrounding air began to distort, and a strange energy fluctuation rippled through it.

Suddenly, a group of strangely shaped phantoms appeared out of thin air, exuding a chilling aura, like messengers from hell.

"Watch out!" Fan Tong shouted in a low voice, drawing his sword from his waist and assuming a defensive stance.

The others also reacted quickly, drawing their weapons and watching the surrounding phantoms warily.

These phantoms moved with lightning speed, emitting sharp howls, and pounced on the crowd like ghosts.

The battle was about to break out, and the tense atmosphere instantly reached its peak.

Fan Tong brandished his longsword, unleashing streaks of sword energy that clashed with the phantom, producing a series of ear-piercing metallic clangs.

However, these phantoms seemed immune to physical attacks; the sword energy passed through their bodies without causing any real damage.

Realizing the situation was dire, Fan Tong tried to mobilize the power of the spiritual pearl within his body to dispel the illusions.

However, to his shock, the power of the Spirit Pearl had no effect on these illusions!

"What's going on? My spirit pearl's power has failed!" Fan Tong thought to himself, feeling increasingly pressured.

Just then, the green-robed pharmacist suddenly exclaimed, "My medicine chest!"

The green-robed pharmacist's exclamation was like a sharp needle, piercing everyone's tense nerves.

In an attempt to protect the medicine box, he took a direct hit from the phantom and staggered to the ground.

The old-fashioned medicine box shattered, scattering rare medicinal herbs all over the ground, shimmering faintly in the dim light like fragments of scattered stars.

A rich medicinal aroma permeated the air, intertwining with strange energy fluctuations in the air to create a suffocating atmosphere.

"Pharmacist!" the purple-haired youth exclaimed, wanting to rush forward to help, but he was entangled by several phantoms and could not break free.

Fan Tong's heart sank.

The apothecary's medicine chest is filled with many miraculous healing medicines, which are their guarantee for exploring new territories.

The damage to their medicine boxes and the scattering of their medicinal herbs are undoubtedly adding insult to injury for them.

He gritted his teeth, brandished his sword to repel the approaching phantom, and shouted anxiously, "Everyone be careful! Protect the Pharmacist!"

The group had to contend with the phantom's relentless attacks while also protecting the injured pharmacist, creating a perilous situation.

The gray-robed elder roared and brandished his giant axe, forcing back the phantom that approached the apothecary, but was also scratched on the arm by another phantom.

Blood flowed down his arm, staining his clothes red.

Fan Tong's gaze sharpened, realizing that things couldn't continue like this.

He took a deep breath and shouted, "Don't spread your attacks! Concentrate your forces and attack the same target!"

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately changed their strategy and focused their attack on a phantom.

Sword energy, axe shadows, and spiritual power intertwined, pouring out like a storm.

The phantom let out a shrill cry, its body trembling violently, yet it still did not dissipate.

At this moment, a sudden change occurred.

The other phantoms seemed to be summoned, and they all moved toward the attacked phantom, merging together like drops of water flowing into the ocean.

A sickening sizzling sound filled the air, and a gigantic phantom slowly took shape.

It was taller and more ferocious than the previous phantom, exuding a chilling aura.

The enormous phantom let out a deafening roar, waving its massive claws and slamming them down on the crowd.

The ground trembled violently, dust billowed, and the sky was obscured.

Everyone tried to dodge, but the shockwave still made their blood and qi surge.

"Oh no! Its power has increased!" the purple-haired youth cried out in terror, his face pale.

Fan Tong's expression also turned serious.

He felt a powerful sense of oppression, as if a mountain was pressing down on his chest, making it hard for him to breathe.

He gripped his longsword tightly, his gaze fixed on the enormous phantom, a strong sense of unease rising within him.

Just then, the girl in white suddenly pointed to the chest of the giant phantom and exclaimed, "There..."

The white-clad girl's voice was especially clear amidst the tense battle. She pointed to the massive phantom's chest and exclaimed, "There...there's a weak point in the energy!"

Fan Tong's heart skipped a beat, and his gaze quickly locked onto the direction she was pointing.

Sure enough, a faint light emanated from the chest of the giant phantom, contrasting sharply with the surrounding dense darkness.

He was overjoyed and immediately made a decision, shouting, "Everyone step back, I'll handle this!"

Having said that, Fan Tong dashed forward like a rabbit, his longsword drawing a dazzling light in the air.

He concentrated all his strength, pouring the energy of the spirit pearl into the tip of the sword.

The sword tip left afterimages in the air before finally piercing the illusion's weak point.

With a crisp "thud," the sword tip struck its target accurately.

The enormous phantom let out a shrill scream, its body trembling violently as if torn apart by an invisible force.

The surrounding phantoms, as if their souls had been ripped away, vanished into nothingness.

In its final struggle, the enormous phantom burst forth with a brilliant light before collapsing and vanishing into countless fragments.

The chilling atmosphere in the air dissipated, and tranquility returned.

After the battle, everyone's faces were filled with the joy of victory, and a sense of exhilaration arose spontaneously.

The girl in white quickly walked to Fan Tong's side and gently wiped the sweat from his forehead.

The two locked eyes, the atmosphere so intense it was almost palpable.

However, at that moment, the source of the strange light suddenly changed.

A powerful suction force emanated from the center of the light, drawing everyone in.

Everyone was startled, feeling an irresistible force pulling them away.

They struggled desperately, but could not break free from the force binding them.

"Hold on, everyone!" Fan Tong shouted, his voice filled with determination.

The girl in white gripped Fan Tong's hand tightly, a hint of fear in her eyes.

Fan Tong felt her trembling, his heart tightened, he gritted his teeth, and gripped the rock beside him tightly with his other hand, trying to resist the powerful suction.