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Chapter 822 Stay put and keep watch, just in case
“No matter what dangers await us inside, we cannot back down.” Leah followed closely behind Zhao De’s steps, and a faint light began to gather in her hands—one of the signs that she was about to cast a spell.
Just as the group was about to step into the mist, they suddenly heard hurried footsteps behind them. "Wait, please wait a moment!" Turning around, they saw the young townsman from before running up, panting. "I want to join you! Although I'm not very strong in combat, I'm familiar with this area and might be able to help."
Zhao De hesitated for a moment, then nodded in agreement: "Okay, then you have to keep up and don't fall behind."
The young townspeople smiled gratefully upon hearing this and quickly followed the group. As they ventured deeper into the mist, the surrounding light grew dimmer, and even the air seemed to thicken. The occasional low growls sent chills down their spines.
"The atmosphere here is really oppressive," the little girl muttered softly, but she showed no fear. "Luckily, we're not fighting alone."
Jack nodded: "That's right, there's no difficulty we can't overcome when we're united."
Suddenly, a commotion arose not far ahead, followed by a huge black shadow leaping out of the thick fog and lunging at the group. "Watch out!" Zhao De shouted, quickly drawing his sword to meet the attack. He nimbly dodged the monster's first wave of attacks, then swung his sword at its vitals. At the same time, Lia released a beam of light, striking its target squarely and causing it to let out a painful scream.
The young townspeople watching were stunned by what they saw. "That's amazing..." he murmured to himself, his eyes filled with admiration.
The battle ended quickly, but everyone knew this was just the beginning. Just as they were preparing to continue, they suddenly heard cheers from behind. "Go warriors! You must defeat those vile creatures!" It turned out that several villagers had quietly followed them and were standing at a safe distance, cheering them on.
Encouraged by this unexpected support, the team's morale soared. "Don't worry, we'll resolve this as soon as possible!" Zhao De turned back and smiled at the villagers before leading the team deeper into the darkness.
After a long and arduous journey, the group finally arrived at what appeared to be the core area. The atmosphere here was distinctly different from the outside world—colder and more malevolent. "Can you feel it? This is the source of that power," Lia whispered, her expression turning unusually serious.
"Are you ready?" Zhao De looked at each of his companions, and after receiving affirmative answers, he took the lead and stepped into the space filled with unknown dangers...
Just as the group was completely focused on the impending battle ahead, a faint voice interrupted their thoughts. "Wait, look over there!" the young townsman shouted, pointing to a spot to the right. Following his finger, they spotted a hidden entrance to a small cave, seemingly concealing some secret.
“This could be an important clue,” Leah analyzed. “We should go check it out first.”
Therefore, after ensuring that there were no further threats in the vicinity, everyone decided to split up: one group would explore the mysterious cave, while the other group would stay behind to keep watch, just in case.
Chapter 823 Fierce Battle
Chapter 823 Fierce Battle
The cave was unusually narrow, allowing only one person to pass at a time. When the explorers cautiously reached the end, they unexpectedly discovered an ancient book and some scattered notes. These notes recorded stories of the area's past, and more importantly, described how to completely eradicate the long-standing evil spirits.
"Great! If we can do what the book says, maybe we can really end this disaster!" Leah excitedly shared her discovery with the others.
However, just as they were preparing to put their plan into action with high hopes, strange noises rang out outside—a new enemy they had never encountered before had appeared. Faced with this sudden turn of events, everyone immediately went on high alert…
“It seems the situation is much more complicated than we imagined.” Zhao De gripped his sword tightly, his gaze fixed firmly ahead. “But no matter what, we must persevere, for the sake of the town’s residents and for our own sake.”
"Quickly, everyone get ready to fight!" Zhao De's voice was exceptionally clear in the silent cave. He quickly directed his teammates to adjust their formation, preparing to meet the approaching new enemy.
At this moment, a young townsman couldn't help but ask, "What are those things? We've never seen them before!"
Leah frowned and replied, "I don't know, but they're clearly much stronger than the monsters we encountered before. We must be even more careful."
"Hearing you say that, I feel a little unsure..." the little girl muttered, but she still gripped the staff tightly in her hand, her eyes showing no sign of backing down.
Just then, a low, eerie roar resounded, followed by several monsters radiating a ghostly blue light appearing before them. "Is this the new enemy you were talking about?" Jack asked, looking at these unprecedented creatures with a hint of tension in his voice.
“Yes, it seems so.” Zhao De nodded. “But don’t worry, we have a way to deal with them.” With that, he gestured for Leah and the other companions to act according to the methods in the book.
"Will this trick really work?" a villager in the crowd asked the person next to him in a low voice, his tone full of worry.
"Of course! Didn't you see how amazing they were just now? They'll definitely be fine!" another young man replied confidently, though he was also a little apprehensive.
As the battle officially began, a powerful magical fluctuation filled the air. Lia chanted ancient incantations, and dazzling light gradually gathered between her hands; simultaneously, Zhao De led the remaining warriors to the forefront, confronting the eerie blue monsters head-on.
"Wow, that's so cool!" A group of children nearby watched the scene intently, and one of the little boys excitedly waved his fist and shouted, "I want to be a hero like them too!"
Just as the two sides were locked in fierce combat, a beam of light suddenly descended from the sky, striking the core of one of the monsters with pinpoint accuracy and instantly annihilating it. "Who did this?" Everyone was astonished and frantically searched for the source of the light.
Just then, a clear and melodious voice rang out: "It's me~ I didn't expect to meet you all here." Looking in the direction of the voice, a girl dressed in a gorgeous robe and holding a magic wand slowly walked out from under the shade of the tree, smiling and greeting everyone.
"Zhao De? What are you doing here?" Lia asked in surprise. She had been one of the most talented students in the academy, and the two had a good relationship.
Chapter 824 Facing It Together
Chapter 824 Facing It Together
"Haha, actually I was drawn here by the unusual energy. Looks like we have the same goal." Zhao De winked and said playfully, "Why don't we cooperate? Maybe we can solve the problem faster."
"Great! We're so lucky to have you here." Zhao De immediately agreed. "Now let's proceed according to plan and try to end this battle as soon as possible!"
With Zhao De's arrival, the atmosphere on the battlefield instantly changed. Although the girl appeared frail, the powerful magical aura emanating from her gave everyone a sense of confidence.
"Ready? Let's teach these monsters a lesson!" Leah shouted excitedly, the light between her hands shining even brighter. She and Zhao De exchanged a glance, seemingly reaching a tacit understanding. Then, almost simultaneously, the two female mages unleashed powerful magical attacks. Two beams of light, one blue and one purple, streaked across the sky like meteors, accurately striking the two rampaging monsters and obliterating them.
A gasp of amazement erupted from the crowd. "Wow! Is this real magic? It's absolutely breathtaking!" A middle-aged man exclaimed, his mouth agape, his eyes gleaming with envy and admiration. "How wonderful it would be if my daughter could become a magician like that someday," a mother nearby said, gently stroking her child's head, her eyes filled with hope for the future.
Meanwhile, Zhao De and his warriors weren't idle either. Taking advantage of the favorable situation created by the two mages, they quickly adjusted their tactics, moving more flexibly and maneuvering among the enemy to find the best opportunity to attack. "Hey, watch this!" Jack swung his longsword, a beautiful leaping slash cleaving a monster trying to ambush Leah in two. "Well done, brother!" Cheers from his comrades came from not far away.
Just as the battle situation was becoming clearer, a series of tremors suddenly came from deep underground, as if some enormous entity was rapidly approaching. "Not good, this tremor... could there be an even stronger enemy?" Zhao De's expression changed drastically, and he immediately ordered everyone to be on high alert.
"Don't be afraid. Now that you're here, we won't let you down," Zhao De comforted with a light laugh, but beneath her seemingly relaxed expression lay a barely perceptible seriousness. "Whatever it is, we'll face it together."
Just then, the ground suddenly cracked open, and a colossal beast covered in hard scales emerged. Its blood-red eyes scanned its surroundings, and it let out a deafening roar that sent chills down the spines of everyone present. "That...that's the legendary Abyss Lord?" a villager asked in a trembling voice, clearly terrified by the sight before him.
"It seems this battle is far from over." Leah gritted her teeth and gripped her staff tightly. "Everyone, hold on!"
"Don't worry," Zhao De patted his friend on the shoulder, looking firmly ahead, "As long as we are united, there is nothing we cannot overcome."
Just as everyone was on high alert, a young man covered in blood suddenly ran from afar, panting and shouting, "Something's wrong! The village has been attacked too! We need backup!"
Chapter 825 Gradually Fading from its Original Color
Chapter 825 Gradually Fading from its Original Color
The news struck like a thunderbolt from a clear sky, exploding in everyone's ears. Zhao De frowned and looked at the two mages beside him: "What should we do? We must make a decision as soon as possible."
After a moment of contemplation, Zhao De said, "How about this, Liya and I will stay here to deal with this big guy, and you take the others to rescue the villagers first."
As soon as Zhao De finished speaking, the atmosphere became tense. Lia nodded in agreement: "That's right, we must resolve the problems here as soon as possible so we can help the village."
“But…” Jack looked at the two of them hesitantly, “Can the two of you handle that monster?”
Zhao De smiled slightly, a confident glint in his eyes: "Don't worry, we have our own methods. You just need to ensure the safety of the villagers."
Among the onlookers, a young girl clung tightly to her mother's hand, her eyes filled with both fear and curiosity: "Mommy, can they really defeat that big monster?"
The mother gently patted the little girl's head and said tenderly, "Of course, they are real heroes. Look, they are ready."
Just then, the enormous abyss lord let out another deafening roar, as if declaring war on everyone. The ground trembled more and more violently, making it almost impossible to stand.
“Alright, it’s settled then!” Zhao De turned to Jack and the other soldiers. “Set off immediately! Remember to be careful and protect yourselves and the villagers.”
Jack nodded, then turned to the other soldiers and shouted, "Did you hear that? Proceed according to plan, and be quick!"
With a series of synchronized footsteps, the warriors swiftly left the battlefield, heading towards the village. Only Zhao De, Lia, and the terrifying abyss lord remained in the air.
"It seems we'll have to go all out." Leah took a deep breath, and the staff in her hand began to emit a dazzling blue light. "Are you ready?"
“I’ve been ready for a long time!” Zhao De replied firmly, and purple light gathered between his hands.
The two mages exchanged a knowing glance, then simultaneously launched powerful magical attacks. Two beams of light, one blue and one purple, pierced the sky like swords, hurtling towards the Abyss Lord. However, this behemoth was clearly not so easy to deal with. It opened its massive maw and spewed out a stream of black flame, instantly devouring the incoming spells.
"This...this guy's defense is so strong?" Leah frowned, feeling a little anxious.
"It's alright, keep attacking! We'll break its shield sooner or later." Zhao De said as he quickly adjusted his tactics, trying to find the enemy's weakness.
Just then, a bold villager shouted from afar, "Go for it! You can definitely win!"
Hearing the encouraging words, Lia rallied and launched an even fiercer offensive alongside Zhao De. The atmosphere on the battlefield reached its peak; everyone held their breath, anticipating the final victory.
Just then, the Abyss Lord suddenly stopped its attack, lowering its head as if listening to something. A moment later, it suddenly raised its head and let out a deafening roar. Then, strange changes began to occur on its body—the hard scales slowly softened and gradually faded from their original color, replaced by a faint silvery-white luster.
"What's going on? Could it be..." Leah's eyes widened in surprise, unable to believe what she was seeing.
Chapter 826 The Ability to Control Abyssal Creatures
Chapter 826 The Ability to Control Abyssal Creatures
"It seems things aren't as simple as they seem." Zhao De was equally shocked, but a hint of wariness flickered in her eyes. "Regardless, we can't let our guard down. Keep fighting!"
The Abyss Lord's physical transformation elicited gasps from the onlookers. They had never witnessed anything like it, and were filled with both fear and curiosity. A middle-aged man clenched his fists, his voice trembling as he said, "What...what kind of monster is this going to turn into?"
The young woman standing next to him comforted him, "Don't be afraid, Zhao De and Lady Liya are so capable, they will definitely be able to handle this!"
Meanwhile, the two mages quickly adjusted their strategy. Zhao De, watching the changes in the Abyss Lord closely, already had a bold idea in mind. "Lia, we have to hurry, it might be in its most vulnerable state right now!" she shouted.
“I understand.” Leah nodded, the light on her staff growing even brighter. “I hope my guess is right.”
The two launched their magical attacks simultaneously once more, this time choosing different directions, attempting to deliver a fatal blow to the enemy from the side. Blue and purple beams intertwined, charging towards the Abyss Lord like two agile dragons. Just as they were about to strike their target, something unexpected happened—the silvery-white sheen seemed to possess some kind of protective function; both attacks were deflected upon contact with its surface!
"Watch out!" Zhao De shouted a warning. But it was too late. The rebounding energy wave instantly overturned everything around them, including the villagers who were watching. Amidst the flying dust, only chaotic screams could be heard.
As things gradually calmed down, people were surprised to find that not only was the Abyss Lord unharmed, but Zhao De and Lia were also injured. The two struggled to their feet, their expressions grave.
"Damn it..." Zhao De cursed under his breath, "This guy is even more difficult to deal with than I imagined."
Not far away, several brave villagers were trying to help the injured evacuate the scene. "Hurry up! It's too dangerous here!" one of the elderly men urged anxiously.
Just then, an old man in a tattered robe slowly stepped out of the crowd, attracting everyone's attention. His appearance seemed to carry some mysterious power, making the air quiet. "Please let me try," the old man said calmly, walking towards where Zhao De and his companion were.
"Who are you?" Lia looked at the unremarkable-looking person in front of her with some confusion.
"No need to ask any more questions, just trust me." The old man smiled gently, then closed his eyes and began chanting an ancient incantation. With each syllable, the surrounding environment seemed to be enveloped by an invisible energy. A faint mist filled the air, making one feel as if they were in a dream.