Godslayer: Agent of the Gods, the Stabilizing Force at the Start

Just then, a figure slowly emerged from the woods.

Upon closer inspection, everyone realized it was the old night watchman, Li Deyang.

His face was somewhat pale, and his eyes revealed a hint of helplessness.

“You’re still here…” Li Deyang sighed.

"Senior Li, what brings you here?" Su Ming asked, standing up to greet Li Deyang.

Li Deyang walked to the group and slowly sat down: "I was worried about you all, so I came along."

"Senior Li, is there anything else you want to tell us?" Hongying asked, noticing that something was off about Li Deyang's expression.

Li Deyang was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Actually, there is no treasure in this forest at all."

It was all a lie, a lie designed to lure people to their deaths.

Upon hearing Li Deyang's words, everyone exchanged bewildered glances, their faces showing surprise and confusion.

"How is this possible?" Baili Pangpang exclaimed, his eyes wide with disbelief. "If there's no treasure, why would so many people come here to take risks?"

Li Deyang shook his head with a wry smile: "A dark force is manipulating this behind the scenes."

They spread rumors of a treasure in order to lure people into the forest, where they would either become food for the monsters or be controlled and used by them.

"Then why are you only telling us now?" Su Ming asked, frowning, a hint of dissatisfaction in his eyes.

“I was kept in the dark until recently when I discovered the truth. I originally wanted to stop you, but you insisted on coming, so I had no choice but to go with you, hoping to protect you at a crucial moment,” Li Deyang explained.

Everyone felt heavy-hearted after hearing Li Deyang's words.

They never imagined that the treasure they had been searching for was actually a scam.

"So what should we do now?" Cao Yuan asked, a hint of confusion in his eyes.

Su Ming pondered for a moment, then raised his head and said with a firm look in his eyes, "Whether there is treasure or not, we cannot allow this dark force to continue to do as it pleases."

We must find them, expose their conspiracy, and protect this forest and the people living around it.

The team members nodded in agreement after hearing Su Ming's words.

Their eyes revealed a firm belief: no matter what difficulties they encountered, they would fight this dark force to the end.

“Alright, since you’ve made your decision, I’ll go with you,” Li Deyang said, a relieved smile on his face.

“Senior Li, we appreciate your kindness. But this is too dangerous. You should go back,” Su Ming said, worried about Li Deyang’s safety.

“No, I will stay. It is my responsibility, and my promise to this forest,” Li Deyang said resolutely.

Seeing that Li Deyang had made up his mind, Su Ming stopped trying to persuade him.

He knew that Li Deyang was an experienced night watchman, and with his help, their chances of winning would be much greater.

“Alright then, Senior Li, let’s go together,” Su Ming said, extending his hand to shake hands firmly with Li Deyang.

After finishing their hotpot meal, everyone packed their bags and embarked on their journey once again.

This time, their target was no longer the treasure, but the dark forces hidden deep in the forest.

Their figures gradually blurred in the thick fog as they walked towards unknown dangers, but their eyes revealed unwavering determination and courage...

In the forest, the tranquility was completely shattered by the tense atmosphere. Everyone stopped in their tracks, watching the danger that was gradually approaching.

Su Ming could clearly sense that these soldier ants had made a qualitative leap in strength compared to those he had encountered before. The aura emanating from each one was so powerful that it was terrifying. They had clearly reached the peak of the Chuan Realm. Their hard shells shimmered with a cold luster in the dim light, as if they were an indestructible armor.

Their numbers were astonishing; more than thirty giant soldier ants slowly surrounded the group, forming an impenetrable encirclement.

Each soldier ant brandishes its sharp antennae and enormous pincers, making a chilling "snap" sound, seemingly declaring its territorial sovereignty and formidable power to the world.

Su Ming took a deep breath, his eyes revealing fearlessness and determination.

He knew that only by relying on the powerful force of the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation could he have a chance to break through this encirclement.

He swiftly formed hand seals and chanted incantations. In an instant, a dazzling light burst forth from his body, and the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation was summoned.

Four flying swords hovered in the air, humming and exuding an ancient and mysterious aura.

Each sword was engraved with strange runes, which now seemed to be awakened, shimmering with a faint light, communicating with Su Ming's mind, and waiting for his command.

"Everyone be careful, stay close behind me!" Su Ming shouted, and charged towards the swarm of soldier ants first.

The sword formation, like a sharp bolt of lightning, instantly sliced ​​into the ant colony.

The first flying sword, imbued with powerful sword energy, was like a heaven-cleaving sword, piercing straight towards the head of a soldier ant.

Sensing danger, the soldier ant quickly used its massive pincers to defend itself, but how could it easily withstand the power of the flying sword? With a "crack," the pincers were severed, and the flying sword pierced the soldier ant's head, instantly killing it.

Black blood gushed out like a fountain, splashing onto the surrounding grass and emitting a pungent odor.

Seeing this, the other soldier ants not only did not retreat, but were enraged and pounced on Su Ming even more frantically.

The second flying sword spun rapidly in the air, creating a small storm of blades.

Wherever the storm went, the antennae and limbs of the soldier ants were severed. They struggled in pain and made pitiful cries, but they could not escape their fate of being cut up.

The third flying sword released powerful sword energy waves, which spread outwards like surging waves.

The nearby soldier ants were struck by the sword energy wave, their bodies flying backward like kites with broken strings, crashing into a patch of trees and bushes, scattering branches and leaves everywhere.

The fourth flying sword transformed into a streak of light, rapidly circling around Su Ming and forming a sturdy sword screen shield.

Once the soldier ants get close, they are cut by the sword energy on the sword screen, and their attacks are blocked, unable to harm Su Ming in the slightest.

The team members followed closely behind Su Ming, using the brief safe space created by the sword formation to launch a fierce counterattack.

Baili Pangpang roared and swung his giant axe, each swing carrying immense force, repelling the approaching soldier ants one by one.

His face was full of determination, sweat dripped incessantly from his forehead, and his eyes revealed an unwavering resolve.