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Just as the team was about to disperse, hurried footsteps suddenly came from not far away, and a villager came running up breathlessly: "It's bad! Those guys are moving heavy machinery..."
Before he finished speaking, everyone immediately became alert, and a tense atmosphere filled the air. "Quickly, everyone come with me to the scene to check the situation!" Zhao De shouted, his tone firm but tinged with anxiety.
In no time, the group approached their destination. The once dimly lit alleyway was now brightly lit, and several figures were busily working around some strange and unusually complex machinery. Upon seeing this, everyone present tensed up.
"Judging from this formation, they're probably not ordinary enemy troops." After observing from the back row for a while, an elderly man who usually seemed quite insightful commented in a low voice, "Could it be related to that grand conspiracy we mentioned earlier?"
These words immediately sparked a murmur of discussion, but more than anything, there was unease and worry. At that moment, Xiao Fei once again demonstrated his extraordinary skills, silently climbing to the nearest high point to observe. From here, one could see the situation below more clearly and all the possible routes the enemy might take.
He jumped down shortly afterward, saying, "Based on my analysis, those machines appear to be components used to manufacture tools of mass destruction. We must stop them as soon as possible! Otherwise, the consequences will be unimaginable."
Upon hearing this, even the most optimistic and cheerful person couldn't help but gasp, as if the air itself had frozen instantly.
However, at this critical juncture, an unexpected turning point appeared—
"Kind people, please help me look for my dog!" A little girl's voice came from nearby. Everyone looked over and saw a little girl anxiously searching for something, leading a small dog. This seemingly ordinary dog was barking threateningly in the direction of the group of men in black, as if it had discovered some extremely important clue…
The little girl seemed a bit confused when she saw so many people gathered there: "Um... are you looking for something? My dog keeps walking that way, saying it's discovered something amazing."
This sudden turn of events immediately drew everyone's attention. "Perhaps there really is something fishy going on," one of the older women tentatively suggested.
"Well, at least it's a clue. Why don't we follow this intelligent little dog to investigate?" After a brief discussion, everyone quickly reached a consensus, and even Zhao De, who was usually cautious, nodded in agreement.
Thus, led by a seemingly unremarkable little dog that appears to possess some kind of peculiar intuitive ability, a special team composed of heroes from all walks of life sets off towards an unknown and perilous place...
As they drew closer, they finally stopped in front of an abandoned warehouse. "Is this it? It looks quite ordinary..." a villager asked, puzzled.
The little girl gently patted the puppy beside her: "Wangzai never lies. There's definitely something wrong here!"
As soon as the words were spoken, blinding lights suddenly shone into the warehouse, and then the door was violently pushed open—a sinister, terrifying face with a slight smile appeared before everyone's eyes:
"Hmph, now that you're here, don't even think about leaving alive..."
Chapter 989 Is there really some unspeakable secret?
Chapter 989 Is there really some unspeakable secret?
This sudden turn of events caused everyone present to gasp, and a suffocating silence filled the air.
At the same time, Zhao De exchanged a glance with his companion—they both clearly realized that the difficulty of this battle was probably beyond their imagination…
"No matter what, we must protect the safety of these innocent people," Zhao De said in a low voice, the atmosphere so tense it was almost suffocating.
Faced with a formidable enemy and the impending battle, everyone present felt a strong sense of responsibility and mission. Meanwhile, the incredibly brave little dog quietly stayed by the little girl's side, seemingly ready to meet the challenge at any moment...
The little girl clung tightly to the puppy, her face pale. She was clearly frightened by the atmosphere, but the puppy, named Wangzai, showed no fear, still watching the mysterious figure who emerged from the warehouse warily.
"Haha, I didn't expect there to be such a spirit dog. Interesting... But do you think you can defeat me with just courage?" the man asked with a sneer, his eyes sweeping across each person's face as if scrutinizing their resolve and courage.
"Who exactly are you? Why are you causing trouble here?" A young villager couldn't help but step forward and questioned, his voice filled with obvious anger.
The other party merely snorted dismissively, "Why ask so many questions? Since you've come to us of your own accord, today is destined to be a life-or-death struggle."
"We won't give up easily," Zhao De said, clenching his fist, while quickly gesturing to the back to signal everyone to get ready. At this moment, an uncle who had been silent in the crowd spoke up: "Don't look down on us country folk! Even if we die, we have to find out the truth."
Upon hearing these words, many villagers voiced their support. Although they were afraid, none of them intended to back down. This, in turn, gave them greater strength to face the powerful and unpredictable enemy before them.
At this moment, the old man who had previously offered his opinion suddenly stepped forward. "I am rather curious, what is the purpose of your elaborate scheme? Could it be that you truly have some unspeakable secret?"
"Oh?" The other person was clearly surprised that someone would bring up this issue directly. "Alright, considering you're about to die, I might as well let you learn more."
After saying that, he slowly began to tell the story behind his plan... It turned out that the real purpose of this group of men in black was not simple. They wanted to use some ancient ritual to awaken a demon god that had been sleeping for thousands of years and hoped to gain the power to dominate the world by manipulating it!
Everyone was shocked when they learned the truth. "How could someone have such a crazy idea! We must act immediately to stop this from happening!" another young man shouted indignantly.
Just as everyone was about to take action, a slight anomaly suddenly appeared in the air. Several beams of light flashed and shot into the warehouse from all directions—it seemed that reinforcements had arrived!
"Great!" Everyone present was excited at the sight. With a whooshing sound, a dozen agile figures appeared, the leader being Xiao Jie, one of the core members who had been sent to the front lines earlier. "Boss, we finally found you! The situation is urgent, please hear my report..."
Chapter 990 Too Late to Explain
Chapter 990 Too Late to Explain
Seeing this, Zhao De quickly chimed in: "There's no time to go into too much detail now, but in short, a major conspiracy has been discovered here. We need to resolve the current crisis as soon as possible."
The two sides immediately began discussing tactical deployments. Meanwhile, not far away, the little girl and her friend Wangzai quietly watched this unfold…
Finally, through everyone's joint efforts, a detailed and rigorous strategic plan was formulated. "Warriors, remember that protecting the innocent and eliminating evil is our fundamental purpose!" As the leader's encouraging words fell, all the warriors were ready to go...
Under the cover of night, a major battle concerning the safety of the entire village and countless innocent lives is about to erupt. At this moment, no one knows where this battle will lead, but at least one thing is certain—no matter what arduous tasks or perilous situations await ahead, this small team temporarily formed by ordinary villagers will never back down.
Just as everyone was about to rush towards the warehouse to launch an attack, more commotion and footsteps came from afar, as if a new variable had appeared. "It seems things won't end so simply." Looking at the new wave of unidentified individuals approaching, Zhao De frowned and muttered to himself.
"No matter what happens next," the old man standing next to him said calmly but firmly, "as long as we work together, there is no difficulty we cannot overcome!"
Before anyone else could respond, a sharp voice pierced the silence: "Oh my, I never expected to encounter such a grand scene... I can't miss such a good show!"
As these provocative words were uttered, everyone involuntarily turned to look at the source of the sound.
What came into their view was a slender woman wearing a black cloak, with an enigmatic smile on her face and a pair of bright eyes that seemed to see through everything.
"Who are you? And what's going on?" Zhao Deying took a few steps forward and asked.
The woman did not answer directly, but instead shifted her attention to the abandoned warehouse and the enormous threat brewing within it.
"Wow, this looks like a really big deal... So, everyone? How about we team up to uncover the secrets here and maybe give the world a little 'surprise'?"
Amidst the stunned silence, the mysterious woman's suggestion was like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples that further complicated the already tense situation...
As soon as the mysterious woman finished speaking, the surrounding villagers fell into a brief silence. Zhao De stared intently into her eyes, trying to find a clue in her expression, but her bright eyes seemed to hold only a deep fog.
"What kind of cooperation are you referring to?" the old man asked slowly, his tone gentle yet tinged with a barely perceptible wariness. "And what about the surprise you mentioned... what benefit would that bring us?"
“Oh, my dear old lady.” The woman chuckled softly, her tone as casual as if she were discussing the weather. “We each have our own purposes, don’t we? You want to protect this land from devastation, while I—I just want to have some fun.”
Upon hearing this, several disgruntled whispers immediately arose from the crowd: "This guy is completely untrustworthy!" and "Is she even on the same side as those people?"
Chapter 991 Who exactly is this person?
Chapter 991 Who exactly is this person?
Seeing this, Xiao Jie quickly stood next to Zhao De and whispered, "Boss, let's not act rashly. Let's find out more about the other side first."
Just as they were still hesitating, the little girl suddenly tugged at the hem of the man's shirt beside her. "Uncle, I think that lady might really be able to help." Her childish voice was not loud, but it was exceptionally clear in the quiet night. "The puppy Wangzai didn't bark! It always gives a warning when it encounters bad people."
Everyone was stunned for a moment upon hearing this, and then someone nodded in agreement: "That's right! We all forgot to consider that just now."
Sensing the subtle shift in the atmosphere, the woman in black smiled slightly, seemingly unsurprised by the outcome. "Looks like the young lady has a good eye~ Hmm, well, since everyone agrees to let me join the plan, please allow me to put in a little effort."
Having said that, she gently raised her right hand and then swung it down sharply. Countless points of light appeared out of thin air, quickly coalescing into seemingly fragile yet indestructible energy shields that surrounded everyone. The villagers, who had been on high alert, were instantly astonished: "My God! Who is she?!"
Just then, the old man suddenly stepped forward and said, "Since you are willing to lend us a hand, how about we go and explore the warehouse together?" But before that...
The tone shifted abruptly, the old man's sharp gaze fixed on the enigmatic person before him... "Please at least state your name and true purpose, so that we may repay your great kindness in the future!"
Upon hearing these earnest words, the woman paused for a moment, then chuckled: "Hehe, truly worthy of the demeanor of an elder. Alright, since you're so respectful, I'll comply. I won't reveal too much about my real name for now; you can call me Lingxi. As for my purpose... I'll tell you once I've resolved the current trouble."
"Miss Lingxi, please guide me!" Without further ado, let's set off! Zhao De, without hesitation, immediately led the team deeper into the warehouse. As they approached their destination, the entire village seemed to hold its breath in anticipation of the impending final confrontation...
"Be careful, who knows what traps might be waiting for us inside..." a young villager warned.
"Don't worry!" another person patted his chest confidently and said, "With so many experts with us, what is there to be afraid of! As long as we unite as one, we will definitely defeat that so-called demon god!"
Just then, Lingxi, who was walking at the front, suddenly stopped and raised one hand to signal everyone to halt. Immediately afterward, an invisible wave swept across the entire area, seemingly silently sensing something.
"What's wrong? What happened?" Zhao De asked in a low voice.
Lingxi did not answer immediately, but closed her eyes, a look of solemnity on her face.
A moment later, she opened her eyes and looked at everyone. "I have some good news and some bad news to tell you... The bad news is that we may be a step too late; but don't worry, because the good news is that I already know how to stop this from getting any worse!"
"What method? Tell us quickly!" several young soldiers asked in unison.
Chapter 992 has been awakened
Chapter 992 has been awakened
Just as everyone was anticipating the answer, a powerful aura was approaching, once again plunging the scene into an even more oppressive atmosphere...
"Wait... Could it be that... that thing has been awakened?" The old man stammered, voicing the speculation in everyone's mind.
Lingxi nodded slightly: "That's right, but fortunately the ritual is not yet fully completed. In other words, as long as we act quickly, there is still a chance to turn the tide."
"Then what are we waiting for!" A thunderous response erupted from the crowd. "Let's go! Let's face the challenge! No matter how difficult or bumpy the future may be, we will not back down!"
However, just as the entire team regrouped and prepared to face the enemy, a strange aura suddenly came from behind, accompanied by a low but clear voice:
"Ah, courage is certainly commendable, but reality is often far more cruel and merciless than imagined..."
Everyone turned to look, only to find several figures dressed in strange attire standing behind them. The leader's face was obscured by a black cloak, but his eyes, gleaming with an eerie light, were particularly striking…
"Who are you?" Zhao De asked in a deep voice, and at the same time, the people around him began to gather around alertly, forming a protective circle.
Instead of answering directly, the other party sneered: "That's a question I should be asking... Since everyone's so interested in tonight's big show, how about we play a game? Ready?"
Several people dressed in strange attire slowly entered, each emanating an indescribable aura. Although the villagers were somewhat frightened, they showed no sign of backing down. After all they had been through, their courage had been forged into something much stronger.
"Who are you?" Zhao De asked again, his tone filled with wariness. "What do you mean by 'game'?"
A deep, hoarse voice came from beneath the black cloak: "I am a member of an ancient family on this continent, and also a guardian of the secrets of this world. The predicament you face is not as simple as an enemy invasion."