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"This...this woman actually subdued these monsters with just a broken flute!" another villager nearby stammered in shock.
"Wow, that's impressive!" He scratched his head, then turned and gave Nightshade a meaningful look. "Don't you think so, bro? This is much easier than going straight into a fight!"
Nightshade raised an eyebrow, not responding immediately, but instead shifting his gaze to Yun Ge, who was using her skills to control the entire situation. "Indeed extraordinary, but I have a feeling things aren't that simple."
On the other side, Xue'er was also closely observing the series of changes brought about by this suddenly appearing important figure. A slight smile played on her lips. "Hmph...just as expected, is it our turn to make our move now?" she whispered to her silent companion beside her. Zhao De nodded slowly in affirmation, "That's right. Now is the perfect opportunity to show everyone our true strength."
Just as the two were discussing things in secret, the entire valley suddenly fell silent again—because at that moment, a huge red moon suddenly appeared in the sky! At the same time, a suffocating atmosphere seemed to permeate the air.
Seeing this, everyone felt extremely uneasy and fearful. "What's going on again...? What should we do this time?"
The crimson moon hung high in the sky, exuding an ominous and mysterious aura. Yun Ge remained at the forefront, her flute glowing faintly, but this strange celestial phenomenon clearly caused her to hesitate briefly. Ye Ying frowned, observing the changing environment, while Xue'er and Zhao De exchanged a knowing glance—they knew what this moment meant.
“Everyone, stay calm! This might be some kind of unusual phenomenon,” the veteran tried his best to maintain order, but clearly even he couldn’t offer any more words of comfort. The villagers looked at each other, fear beginning to spread.
Just as the atmosphere grew increasingly tense, a deep and melodious voice suddenly echoed through the valley: "No need to panic... the real threat has yet to appear." The speaker was an ordinary-looking old man, but the wisdom and calmness in his eyes were enough to reveal his extraordinary status. This man was none other than the legendary master who had guarded this place for many years—Master Baihe.
"Senior!" several young experts called out in unison.
“It’s time,” Bai He nodded. “But before that…” he turned to the still-sleeping giant creature, “we must leave this place as soon as possible. Although those rock beasts are temporarily unconscious, I fear they will soon be awakened by external forces.”
Chapter 1002 Atmosphere
Chapter 1002 Atmosphere
Nightshade immediately understood and nodded slightly to Yun Ge, "You continue to protect everyone, we'll cover the rear."
Yun Ge remained unmoved, merely nodding slightly, "I'm leaving everything to you."
Led by the veteran, the villagers began an orderly evacuation. Screams and cries mingled with hope and despair, creating a unique and suffocating atmosphere. Overall, however, the emergency evacuation went relatively smoothly.
Just then, two young men who had shown exceptional bravery in their confrontation with the rock beast reappeared in everyone's sight, quickly attracting all eyes to them:
"Hey! Guys, hurry up, we need to run!" one of them shouted at the top of his lungs, his voice laced with a hint of cynicism.
The others, even more cautiously, looked around, alert for any possible anomalies. "Wait... what do you guys think was that big red moon that just appeared in the sky? Is it some kind of monster coming...?"
Just as everyone was expressing their thoughts, a low roar suddenly came from afar—it seemed that a new threat was indeed approaching this land…
Xue'er keenly sensed the faint but clearly visible abnormal fluctuations in the air. "Prepare for battle. Proceed according to the original plan."
Upon hearing these words, the previously somewhat chaotic queue immediately became even more tightly packed. "What on earth happened...? How terrifying..."
Zhao De gripped his weapon tightly, gazing resolutely into the distance. "No matter what challenges we face, we will fight side by side."
At this moment, Yun Ge slowly turned around to face everyone. "Friends, please believe that our courage and faith in each other can help us overcome every difficulty."
Then, the sky changed again: with a blinding flash of light, a colossal creature descended directly from the clouds to the earth—its size was several times larger than all the rock beasts we had just seen!
Just as the colossal creature descended, the entire valley seemed to tremble, the pressure in the air increased dramatically, and the villagers were thrown into chaos. Some screamed and scattered in all directions, some knelt and begged for mercy, and some even forgot to run in the panic. In an instant, the whole scene became utterly chaotic.
"What kind of monster is this! How can it be so big?"
"Oh my god, it's all over..."
Master Baihe's expression instantly turned serious. "Everyone, do not panic! We must evacuate from here as soon as possible. Yun Ge, Ye Ying, Zhao De, protect everyone and evacuate quickly!"
The words had barely left his lips when the enormous creature abruptly rose from the ground, revealing a pair of ferocious eyes that gleamed with an eerie red light in the moonlight. An indescribable sense of oppression filled the air, making even breathing difficult.
"This guy... is really too powerful." Nightshade gripped the hilt of his sword tightly, a hint of seriousness flashing in his eyes.
"Hurry up and keep up, don't fall behind!" the veteran shouted from the side, trying his best to direct the villagers to evacuate along the established route.
However, among the crowd were several daring young men and women, including the two young heroes from before:
"Oh dear, brother, we've run into some serious trouble today..."
“Hmph, we need to stay calm, especially in times like these. Let’s go, let’s help them,” another person replied firmly, and began to actively assist the others who were lagging behind in picking up their pace.
Chapter 1003 Testing the Waters First
Chapter 1003 Testing the Waters First
Xue'er stood at the back of the group, vigilantly observing the situation: "Everyone, move faster! I'll cover the rear."
Suddenly, a figure flashed before everyone's eyes at an incredible speed—it was Night Shadow!
"Why are you so impulsive?" Xue'er asked, frowning.
"Hey, someone has to test the waters first. Besides, you guys aren't safe either, so it'll be good for me to go and scout it out." Nightshade chuckled and then quickly ran towards the direction of the giant beast.
Meanwhile, on the other side, Yun Ge gently played the jade flute in her hand. Instantly, a beautiful and strange melody flowed through the entire space like water, seemingly having a soothing effect. "Don't worry, he's strong and smart. I believe he'll make the right decision..." she said gently but firmly.
Just then, several more villagers, terrified, lost their footing and fell to the ground. "Watch out!" Zhao De reacted quickly, rushing forward to help one of them up. "Thank you... I was so scared..." the man said, pale with gratitude.
As the evacuation proceeded in an orderly fashion, the sky began to change: the enormous red moon hanging in the night sky gradually dimmed until it disappeared completely. In its place were countless tiny stars emitting a soft glow…
At that very moment, a sharp voice pierced the sky: "Damn it! How dare you trespass into our sacred domain!" A petite girl, clad in magnificent armor and with wings on her back, descended from the sky, pointing a delicate longsword at the giant monster in front of her and shouting her question.
All eyes turned to them instantly, making the situation even more unpredictable...
"And who are you? What exactly happened?" Xue'er, who had maintained a calm and analytical demeanor, asked.
"I am Zhao De, the guardian of the Star River Clan. That beast is a monster that escaped from the abyss rift. We must work together to seal it back!" the girl replied solemnly, her eyes filled with unwavering determination and courage.
"So what should we do now?" the veteran asked on behalf of everyone.
Zhao De's eyes were resolute. She looked around at everyone, took a deep breath, and said, "We must unite. That monster is extremely powerful, and I alone cannot seal it."
“We are willing to help,” Zhao De said, stepping forward. He turned to look at Ye Ying, Yun Ge, and the others. “But how do we coordinate?”
“First, you need to distract the monster. I can use my Star River Power to temporarily immobilize it, but only for a brief moment. You must take advantage of this opportunity to attack with all your might.”
Hearing this, the villagers exchanged bewildered glances. One of them couldn't help but whisper, "Do you think we can defeat something like that?"
An elderly woman gently patted the arm of the young man beside her, comforting him, "Be brave, young man. These brave men are here to protect us."
Just as everyone was discussing this, a little boy squeezed out of the crowd and said loudly, "I want to help too! My dad taught me some martial arts."
His mother tried to stop him but was moved by the boy's determined gaze. "Are you really willing?" Zhao De asked, and the little boy nodded vigorously.
Chapter 1004 The Spell
Chapter 1004 The Spell
Nightshade was ready. He gripped his sword tightly and said, "Alright, let's teach this giant a lesson!" He then turned and charged towards the behemoth. Seeing this, the other young warriors were inspired and joined the battle.
"Ready—" Zhao De raised her hands, and with a light flick of her fingers, countless faint yet dazzling points of light were drawn in the air, converging into a magnificent galaxy that circled around her. At the same time, she chanted a spell in a low voice.
Just as everyone held their breath, waiting for the perfect moment, Xue'er suddenly asked Zhao De, "Excuse me, miss, what kind of race are you...?"
Before he could finish speaking, Zhao De suddenly interrupted and gestured for everyone to assume attack stances: "We'll talk about it later!" He then emitted a bright light that shone on the target...
In an instant, the entire valley was illuminated as bright as day, and the giant beast seemed to sense the threat and roared.
"Now—attack!" With this command, everyone immediately sprang into action according to the plan: some were responsible for drawing the monster's attention away from its attacks, preventing it from concentrating its firepower; others targeted its weak points and launched relentless assaults.
Amidst this tense and fierce battle, the night gradually faded. As the first rays of sunlight illuminated the land, the massive figure finally fell... However, no one could have imagined that a far more terrifying secret lay hidden beneath that seemingly calm surface.
Standing before the ruins, Zhao De gasped for breath, "This is not the end. I only temporarily subdued this vanguard. According to the clan elders, the real danger has only just begun..."
As the first rays of dawn illuminated the valley, people were finally able to breathe a sigh of relief. The monster's body appeared even more ferocious and terrifying in the sunlight, but its threat was now over. However, Zhao De's stern words made everyone's hearts tighten again.
What? This is just a vanguard? Xue'er looked at her in surprise, her voice filled with disbelief.
“Yes.” Zhao De nodded, his expression more serious than ever before. “This is just a small part of the enemy’s probing. We must strengthen our defenses as soon as possible.”
A middle-aged soldier interjected, "Our village has done its best; almost everyone has participated. But against a more powerful enemy, I'm afraid..."
His wife quickly interrupted him, "Don't say that. Look, there are so many people who want to help!" She looked around at the crowd, searching for hope in the tense and expectant gazes.
At this moment, a girl who looked to be no more than ten years old walked over and bravely said, "I want to join the battle too! Although I have never learned martial arts, I can at least provide everyone with some tea and food."
Her appearance instantly brightened the eyes of some people. Several women nearby also expressed their willingness to contribute. "Yes, yes, we can also do some supply work!"
Seeing this, Yun Ge smiled and looked at Zhao De, "It seems you don't need to worry about not having enough manpower. As long as everyone works together, there is no difficulty that cannot be overcome."
Zhao De nodded slightly in agreement and continued, "In that case, we need to begin organizing a defense system. The first step is to establish outposts around the area to prevent sudden enemy attacks; at the same time, we need to gather as much information as possible about these abyssal monsters and their possible attack methods."
Chapter 1005 The Key to the Unexpected Turn of Events
Chapter 1005 The Key to the Unexpected Turn of Events
Just as everyone was busy, a gasp came from not far away. Several daring young people discovered something had fallen out of the monster's body—a crystal stone engraved with strange symbols.
What is this thing? They exchanged glances and asked each other, but neither of them could give a clear answer.
Xue'er, who rushed over upon hearing the commotion, picked up the object and examined it closely for a while. "It exudes an unusual energy... Perhaps this is the key to all these changes?"
Upon hearing this, everyone stopped what they were doing and gathered around to watch. Someone exclaimed, "It's incredible! How many secrets are hidden behind this tiny stone!"
At that moment, a gentle yet authoritative voice broke the brief silence: "Indeed, that crystal is extraordinary. And whoever unlocks its secrets will bear a great mission..." The newcomer was a kind-faced old man in a long robe, accompanied by several figures dressed in various styles, all exuding a profound aura.
"Who are you?" Nightshade asked warily, one hand on the hilt of his sword at his waist, ready to deal with any unexpected situation.
The old man smiled and replied, "No need to worry. My name is Windbell Grass. I come from a faraway place specifically to find this mysterious object."
The crowd began to discuss the matter, curious about the unexpected visitor and the importance of the message he carried.
"Can you explain everything clearly?" Zhao De asked directly.