Rebirth in Another World: The Ultimate Legend

After making their decision, Lin Yu and Li Meng immediately began making intensive preparations for the upcoming battle. They first posted notices in prominent locations throughout the town; each notice served as a battle horn, proclaiming their determination.

As soon as the notice was posted, the once quiet town erupted into chaos. People flocked to the notice like a tidal wave, discussing it animatedly.

"Isn't this just sending us to our deaths? The forces of darkness are so powerful, how could we possibly be a match for them?" A cowardly townsman said, his face pale and his voice trembling, his eyes filled with fear and unease.

“But if we don’t resist, we will be swallowed up by the dark forces sooner or later. Are we going to live in fear and oppression for the rest of our lives?” A strong young man retorted angrily, his eyes firm, his fists clenched as if he were ready for a fight.

Inside the martial arts hall, Lin Yu and Li Meng sat upright at a table, with a long line of people waiting to register, all filled with enthusiasm.

"What skills do you have?" Li Meng asked seriously, his eyes blazing as he looked at a thin man.

"I...I'm strong," the man stammered, his eyes darting around, seemingly lacking confidence in himself.

Li Meng shook his head in disappointment: "No, we need people with real martial arts skills or special abilities. This is not an ordinary battle, we cannot take risks."

The man left dejectedly, his back view appearing incredibly lonely.

Next, a burly man strode in, his voice booming, "I used to be a bodyguard in a security company, and I can wield a broadsword." As he spoke, he gripped the imaginary hilt of a sword with both hands and made a few forceful gestures, his movements displaying a certain imposing presence.

Lin Yu looked him over carefully, his eyes scrutinizing him, and then said, "Show me your moves."

Without hesitation, the burly man unleashed a series of fierce sword techniques, the blade flashing and whistling through the air. Lin Yu nodded slightly: "Not bad, stay."

And so they carefully selected them one by one.

During the selection process, Lin Yu discovered several promising young men. Among them was a boy named Lin Feng. Although he came from a poor background and was dressed in tattered clothes, he possessed extremely high martial arts talent. His bright eyes revealed an indomitable stubbornness, as if burning with an inextinguishable flame. When Lin Feng demonstrated his fist techniques, his movements were powerful and vigorous, each punch accompanied by a whistling sound, and his movements were fluid and natural. Lin Yu noticed him at a glance.

There was also a girl named Zhao Ling'er, who was lively and intelligent, like a mountain sprite. Skilled in light-body techniques and hidden weapons, she was extremely agile. When she demonstrated her light-body techniques in front of everyone, she was like a light butterfly, dancing gracefully, instantly attracting everyone's attention and making people cheer.

Besides recruiting, Lin Yu and Li Meng worked tirelessly to develop a detailed training plan. They tailored their training to each individual's strengths and characteristics, striving to ensure that everyone could maximize their effectiveness in combat.

Every morning, before dawn and while the night was still dark, everyone would gather in the plaza of the martial arts hall. The cold morning wind brushed against their faces, but not one of them flinched. Lin Yu and Li Meng divided the warriors into several groups.

For the strength-type martial artists, Lin Yu had them undergo rigorous weight training. They carried heavy stone blocks, squatted and ran with difficulty, their clothes soaked with sweat, every step filled with hardship, but they gritted their teeth and persevered to enhance their explosive power and endurance.

For those like Lin Feng who possess martial arts talent but lack skill, Lin Yu would personally spar with them. He would concentrate fully, guiding Lin Feng move by move, correcting his actions and power generation. He would also show him videos of battles between advanced martial artists, meticulously explaining the essence of each, which greatly benefited Lin Feng.

Those skilled in light-footed skills and agility, like Zhao Ling'er, were among those who benefited. Li Meng meticulously set up various obstacles in the forest, including suspended ropes, sharp branches, and suddenly appearing traps. Zhao Ling'er darted through them with incredible speed, constantly improving her reaction time and agility.

For those skilled in ranged attacks, such as archery and throwing projectiles, targets of varying distances and movement speeds were set up. Some targets moved rapidly left and right, while others swayed up and down, allowing them to practice precision strikes. Each successful hit was accompanied by cheers.

After each day's training, Lin Yu and Li Meng would organize a group discussion to share their experiences and learn from each other. They would sit together, sharing their day's takeaways and insights in a warm and harmonious atmosphere.

However, the training process was not without its challenges. Due to the tight schedule and high intensity of training, many people were injured. Some twisted their wrists from overexertion while practicing boxing techniques, breaking out in a cold sweat from the pain; others were knocked to the ground during intense sparring, scraping their knees and causing them to bleed profusely.

Furthermore, the scarcity of supplies brought them immense difficulties. In terms of weaponry, they possessed only a small number of swords, and their quality varied greatly; many were rusted or dulled, their blades riddled with nicks. Armor was even scarcer, consisting only of some tattered leather armor, some of which was so worn that it offered no effective protection.

The training space is also very limited, and everyone is often crowded together, unable to move freely, and they will accidentally bump into each other.

Lin Yu and Li Meng tirelessly sought help from the townspeople. Some kind-hearted villagers generously donated food and simple weapons. However, this was far from enough to meet their needs. Lin Yu knew that they were facing an extremely brutal battle and needed to be fully prepared.

Just as they were worrying about supplies and training, another problem arose.