A magical journey of a sharp-tongued woman and a goofy man

Upon hearing this, Ye Shuli's pretty face instantly froze, and her spiritual energy seemed to explode, crackling and distorting the air around her.

"Holy crap, they're going this far?" She gritted her teeth, each word seeming to spring from an ice cave. "The dark forces want to cause trouble? They're tired of living!"

Jiang Ye was startled by her sudden outburst of aura and quickly jumped back, almost falling on his backside.

"Sister Li, calm down! Calm down! I know you're angry, but... can we please reduce our spiritual energy for a moment? I feel like my hair is about to stand on end!"

Ye Shuli took a deep breath, trying to calm the rampaging spiritual energy within her body.

Damn it, is fate really against her?

She finally managed to transmigrate here, and before she could even enjoy a few days of living the life of a rich woman, she's expected to save the world?

"So, this time we're going against the fate of the entire continent?" Ye Shuli clenched her fists so tightly that her nails almost dug into her flesh.

If they fail, this continent will be utterly destroyed, with countless lives lost and nothing growing.

Just thinking about it makes me feel incredibly stressed.

She felt as if she were carrying a mountain on her shoulders, making it hard for her to breathe.

But she can't back down!

Absolutely not!

"Damn you, God, you just wait!" Ye Shuli looked up at the sky, her eyes burning with fierce battle intent. "Since fate is playing tricks on me, then I'll grind fate into the ground!"

Seeing her so passionate, Jiang Ye felt his blood boil as well.

"Sister Li, whatever you say, we'll do! My life is yours anyway!"

The people around Ye Shuli were also inspired by her courage and gripped their weapons tightly.

Yeah, what's there to be afraid of!

Just do it!

Ye Shuli looked around at the hopeful faces and felt a strong sense of responsibility welling up in her heart.

For these people, for this continent, she will fight with all her might and struggle against fate to the very end!

"Xiao Jiangzi, pass down the order: everyone prepare for battle!" Ye Shuli's eyes were firm, and her tone was powerful. "This time, we will show the forces of darkness why flowers are so red!"

"Alright!" Jiang Ye snapped to attention and gave a less-than-perfect military salute. "Mission accomplished!"

Suddenly, a slightly lewd voice came from not far away: "I say... heroes, fighting and killing is no good! Why don't we... sit down and have a good talk?"

The sudden sound instantly petrified the previously excited crowd.

The treasure hunter, a short, stout man with shifty eyes, rubbed his hands together and had a large belly, as he squeezed out of the crowd.

"Hero, don't misunderstand! Don't misunderstand! I'm not here to cause trouble!" The treasure hunter smiled broadly, looking like a Maitreya Buddha. "I'm here... to deliver intelligence!"

Ye Shuli raised an eyebrow, staring sharply at him: "What intelligence?"

The treasure hunter chuckled, pulled a crumpled map from his pocket, and handed it to Ye Shuli like a prized possession: "The exact location of the dark forces' lair! How about that, pretty generous, right?"

Ye Shuli took the map, examined it carefully, and was secretly delighted.

This is really a timely help!

With this map, they can strike directly at the heart of the enemy's territory, saving them a lot of time and effort.

"What do you want?" Ye Shuli asked bluntly.

She understood the principle that there's no such thing as a free lunch.

The treasure hunter rubbed his hands together, his eyes gleaming: "Hehe, all I want is... a little reward. Just give me a share after it's all done!"

Ye Shuli sneered, "You have quite the appetite! However, as long as the information you provide is true, I won't treat you unfairly."

Upon hearing this, the treasure hunter beamed with joy: "Hero, rest assured, my information is absolutely reliable! I'm honest with everyone!"

Having obtained the exact location of the dark forces' lair, Ye Shuli and the others immediately set off on their journey.

Along the way, they encountered many obstacles, but they overcame them one by one.

The surrounding psychic energy seemed to be guiding them, flickering with a faint light, like guiding stars in the night sky.

"This psionic energy... seems to be helping us!" Jiang Ye said in surprise.

Ye Shuli nodded: "It seems that the world is also looking forward to the victory of light over darkness."

When they arrived at a desolate place, the tribal chief appeared with his people.

They brought a large amount of supplies and provisions, which provided tremendous help to Ye Shuli and the others.

"Heroes, although our strength is meager, we hope to contribute to this battle!" the tribal chief said firmly.

Looking at these simple and kind people, Ye Shuli was deeply moved.

She knew that this battle was not just for herself, but for all living beings on this continent.

Jiang Ye also felt the unity of everyone. The surrounding spiritual energy was filled with a warm aura, like a spring breeze, making people feel extremely comfortable.

“Sister Li, it seems we are not alone,” Jiang Ye said softly.

Ye Shuli smiled and said, "Yes, we have so many companions, what is there to be afraid of?"

With the help of the tribespeople, Ye Shuli and the others quickly reached the entrance to the dark forces' lair.

Looking at the eerie and terrifying cave before her, Ye Shuli took a deep breath.

"We're ready!" everyone answered in unison, their voices resounding through the sky.

Ye Shuli drew her longsword, its blade pointing deep into the cave: "Let's go!"

Just then, a deafening roar came from the depths of the cave, like a demon from hell, sending chills down everyone's spine.

"Roar--"

Inside the eerie cave, green flames roared, illuminating the surrounding jagged stone walls.

A nauseating stench filled the air, accompanied by low chanting, and a chilling dark power was steadily gathering.

"Holy crap, what is this? A culinary disaster?" Jiang Ye covered his nose, looking disgusted.

In the center of the cave, on a huge altar, the Dark Demon General was raising his hands and chanting incantations.

Around the altar, a group of men dressed in black lay prostrate on the ground, trembling.

"They're performing a dark ritual, attempting to summon even more powerful dark forces," the weak voice of the artifact spirit echoed in Ye Shuli's mind. "They must be stopped!"

"Stop them? Of course we should stop them! But..." Ye Shuli's lips curled into a sly smile, "Why should we stop them now?"

Everyone stared at her in bewilderment, and the treasure hunter couldn't help but ask, "Hero, if we don't stop them now, are we going to wait until they successfully summon them before stopping them? Wouldn't that be even more dangerous?"

"You idiot!" Ye Shuli tapped his head. "Wait until they're almost finished with their ritual before you make your move. That's when the dark forces are most concentrated. Wouldn't it be more satisfying to wipe them out in one fell swoop?"

Although everyone felt that Ye Shuli's decision was somewhat risky, they still had great trust in her strength and wisdom, so they all nodded in agreement.

They hid in the shadows, quietly waiting for the perfect moment.

As the Dark General's chanting grew faster and faster, the green flames on the altar burned brighter and brighter, and the surrounding dark power almost solidified into a tangible form.

"Now!" Ye Shuli gave the order, and everyone rushed out like arrows released from a bow.

"Boom!" Jiang Ye smashed the altar with a punch, the Dark Demon General's chanting stopped abruptly, the green flames were extinguished instantly, and the surrounding dark power ran rampant like a frightened beast.

"Aaaaah! My power!" The Dark Demon General let out a shrill scream. His carefully prepared dark ritual was completely destroyed, and the powerful dark energy backfired, causing him unbearable pain.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Ye Shuli unleashed her divine artifact. Golden light illuminated the entire cave, and divine power surged towards the dark forces like a tide, devouring them one by one.

"Aaaaah!" The soldiers of the dark forces screamed in agony as they were purified by the divine power, their bodies gradually turning to ashes.

The Dark Lord watched helplessly as his subordinates were annihilated, his heart filled with rage and fear.

He never imagined that his meticulously planned scheme would be so easily ruined by a woman.

The onlookers cheered and jumped for joy, having witnessed the miracle of light triumphing over darkness, their hearts filled with hope and happiness.

The tribal chief excitedly grasped Ye Shuli's hand, praising her bravery and wisdom repeatedly.

Ye Shuli smiled slightly

"It's over?" Jiang Ye wiped his sweat, looking excited.

"No..." Ye Shuli looked at the Dark Demon General, a cold glint in her eyes, "The show has only just begun..."

Seeing that the situation was hopeless, the Dark Demon General's scarlet eyes blazed with a frenzied hatred.

"You bastards! I'll make you pay with your lives!" he roared, raising his hands high, his body surging with black energy, like a ferocious beast ready to devour its prey.

"Dark Punishment!" A jet-black energy ball condensed in his hand, radiating an aura of destruction, as if it wanted to devour everything.

The air seemed to freeze, and a suffocating sense of oppression washed over us.

"Sister Li, be careful!" Jiang Ye's heart alarm bells rang, and without thinking, he stood in front of Ye Shuli.

"Xiao Jiangzi!" Ye Shuli's pupils shrank suddenly, and she tried to pull him away, but it was too late.

"Boom—" The dark energy ball slammed into Jiang Ye, and the shockwave from the explosion spread out, sending sand and stones flying and darkening the sky.

Ye Shuli was thrown back and crashed heavily to the ground, a metallic taste rising in her throat.

"Jiang Ye!" she cried out in anguish, struggling to get up, only to see that Jiang Ye's figure had already been shrouded in black mist.

"Cough cough..." Jiang Ye's weak cough came from within the black mist. He stood up unsteadily, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth, but he grinned: "Sister Li... I'm fine..."

Ye Shuli felt a pang of pain in her heart, and tears blurred her vision. This silly boy!

"Hold on!" she roared, and the divine weapon in her hand shone brightly, its golden energy surging like a mighty river as it roared toward the Dark Demon General.

"Holy Judgment!"

The power of the divine artifact was unstoppable, and the Dark Demon General was completely unable to resist it. The moment he was swallowed by the golden light, he let out a shrill scream.

"Do not--!"

His body began to disintegrate, turning into black fragments that dissipated into the air.

With the death of the Dark Demon General, the remaining dark forces were thrown into chaos, scattered like stray dogs.

“It’s over…” The treasure hunter looked at the defeated dark forces, breathed a sigh of relief, and plopped down on the ground.

The priest chanted holy incantations, purifying the remaining dark energy on the battlefield, while the tribal chief directed his people to clean up the battlefield.

Everything settled down, and light once again enveloped the earth.

"We won...we won..." The tribespeople cheered and celebrated their hard-won victory.

Ye Shuli staggered to Jiang Ye's side and supported his swaying body.

"How are you?"

Jiang Ye's face was pale, but he forced a smile: "Sister Li... I told you... I'm fine..." He suddenly grabbed Ye Shuli's hand, a sly glint in his eyes, "It's just... I seem a little hungry..."

Seeing his carefree attitude, Ye Shuli burst into laughter through her tears and punched him in the chest: "You brat! All you ever think about is eating!"

Suddenly, she felt her hand go empty. Looking down, she saw that Jiang Ye had already fainted.

"Jiang Ye!"

Ye Shuli's heart tightened, and a bad premonition welled up inside her...