Rebirth in Another World: The Ultimate Legend

The sound of horses' hooves approached from afar, rolling in like muffled thunder, instantly putting everyone's nerves on edge again. Lin Yu stared intently in the direction of the sound, his hand unconsciously gripping the hilt of his sword, his knuckles turning white from the force, as he silently wondered whether the approaching party was friend or foe.

When the mysterious group finally came into view, a hint of doubt and wariness flashed in Lin Yu's eyes. The elderly man at the head of the group wore a flowing white robe, exuding an air of otherworldly wisdom. His gaze was deep and serene, as if he understood everything in the world. The people behind him also possessed extraordinary bearing, each with an upright posture and a solemn expression.

The old man broke the silence first, his voice steady and powerful: "We heard that this place is being ravaged by dark forces, causing immense suffering and death, so we have traveled a great distance to help." Although Lin Yu was still wary, the village's imminent danger left him no room for hesitation. He quickly clasped his hands in thanks and said, "Thank you all for your righteous help. The village is currently in a life-or-death crisis, and your arrival is truly a timely help."

The old man nodded slightly, his gaze slowly sweeping over the ravaged village and the villagers who, though exhausted, had eyes full of determination. He said in a deep voice, "Let's not talk too much for now. Time is of the essence. Let's see how we can fight this powerful enemy together." With that, he waved to the people behind him, and boxes of mysterious objects were carefully carried out.

Lin Yu curiously approached to examine the box, only to find it filled with all sorts of strangely shaped, shimmering magical artifacts and scrolls exuding a mysterious aura. The old man picked up a crescent-shaped artifact and patiently explained to Lin Yu, "This artifact is called 'Cold Moon Blade.' When thrown, it transforms into countless sharp blades, killing enemies invisibly." Lin Yu listened, nodding frequently, a spark of hope igniting in his eyes.

The villagers gathered around, their eyes filled with both curiosity about these novel objects and awe of the unknown power. Seeing this, the old man encouraged them loudly, "Fellow villagers, don't be afraid! As long as we understand them carefully and master them properly, these can all be used to our advantage, increasing our chances of defeating the darkness!"

Under the elder's careful guidance, the villagers began cautiously trying to use these magical artifacts and scrolls. Some were at a loss for words at first, clumsily making mistakes and causing quite a few laughs. For example, a young man threw the artifact too forcefully, hitting his own foot instead, causing him to wince in pain; another villager accidentally mispronounced the incantation while unrolling a scroll, resulting in a plume of black smoke that blackened his face. But no one gave up, discussing and experimenting with each other, the atmosphere tense yet full of hope.

Lin Yu practiced intently to the side, sweat dripping from his forehead and soaking his clothes, but he was completely unaware. He had only one thought in his mind: "If I can master these mysterious powers, perhaps I can really protect the village and the villagers."

Zhao Ling'er hurried over with water and food, her face showing concern: "Rest for a while, don't overexert yourself." Lin Yu took the food, quickly drank a sip of water, ate a few bites of dry rations, and then continued his intense practice.

Night fell quietly, and the village was brightly lit. Everyone continued their rigorous training without the slightest slackening. Each person knew that the upcoming battle would be a life-or-death struggle.

Lin Yu and the old man sat on a large rock at the village entrance, gazing at the vast starry sky, lost in thought. Lin Yu finally couldn't help but ask, "Senior, why did you lead everyone here to help?" The old man sighed deeply, his gaze becoming distant and profound: "The forces of darkness have plagued the world for too long, leaving devastation in their wake. Although we cultivate in seclusion, we cannot stand idly by. Moreover, justice will ultimately triumph over evil; this is an eternal truth. If we do not step forward now, when will we?"

Just as the two were talking, a scout came running up in a panic, his voice trembling with fear and anxiety: "It's bad! A large force of dark forces is heading towards the village at an extremely fast speed. They'll probably arrive in less than half an hour!"

Lin Yu stood up abruptly, his eyes resolute and fearless: "Immediately notify everyone to prepare for battle!"

The village instantly sprang into action, with people taking up arms and, brimming with newfound strength and unwavering faith in victory, preparing for yet another life-or-death battle.