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The villagers and warriors' gazes immediately shifted, and they saw a dark, cloud-like energy storm moving towards them. As this unknown force drew closer, a suffocating and eerie atmosphere filled the air.
Just then, an unassuming but sharp-eyed old villager suddenly spoke up: "I have never seen this power before... It is far more powerful than any threat we have encountered before!"
Many people around him turned even paler upon hearing this, and some couldn't help but whisper, "It's over, can we really still win? How can we possibly defeat an enemy like this..."
Upon seeing this, Evan Spike immediately stepped forward and loudly reassured everyone, "Please don't be afraid, my team and I are prepared for this situation. As long as we are united, no challenge is insurmountable."
But soon a voice countered, "But look at that thing!" a young soldier shouted, pointing to the gradually clearing target. As the storm drew closer, a floating castle slowly appeared in its center—radiating a chilling light that mingled black and blood red.
"Oh no... how could this be..." The old villager was now ashen-faced, as if he had witnessed some indescribable scene of terror. "That's... the forbidden city of Aztlan! It's said that only the darkest and most evil forces can awaken it!"
Cassano immediately realized: "So this means... we're facing something far more than just an ordinary enemy."
Zhao De took a deep breath to calm himself. He knew that the more panicked he became in this situation, the more likely he was to lose. "Everyone, calm down and listen to me. No matter how terrifying and powerful the enemy is, we can no longer hesitate or back down. Remember, we are standing here to protect our homeland and for our right to survive! Everyone can contribute!"
As soon as he finished speaking, cheers erupted from the crowd: "Yes!" "That's right, follow the leader and charge!" Although many doubts and fears still lingered in their hearts, everyone present was deeply inspired by these morale-boosting words.
Evan nodded in agreement with Zhao De's point of view. "Very good, then let's work together. Please be patient, everyone, we will quickly formulate a specific battle plan." After saying that, he began to discuss the details with the other members of the Time and Space Administration, including how to use the available resources for an effective counterattack, the allocation of different tasks, and so on.
However, just as everything was preparing to enter the crucial implementation phase, the Forbidden City, which had been suspended in the air, suddenly released hundreds of eerie blue beams of light. They rained down on the area where the village was located like a meteor shower!
"Get down!" Zhao De and Ai Wen shouted in unison at almost the same moment.
Several thunderous booms followed, shaking the ground violently several times. After the smoke cleared, deep craters were visible in many places. Fortunately, thanks to timely warnings, there were no major casualties.
Chapter 1108 Making a Big Deal
Chapter 1108 Making a Big Deal
“They really struck first.” Evan squinted at the distance. “It seems they have realized our intentions and are trying to force us to submit or eliminate our obstacles through this attack method.”
Cassano patted the broad back of the golden eagle beside him. "Then we can't just sit here and wait to be killed any longer! It's time to fight back!"
The golden eagle seemed to understand the meaning behind his words, responding with a loud cry. Then, the massive bird spread its wings and took to the air, leading the other warriors from the other world towards the area shrouded in dark clouds...
Meanwhile, in another hidden corner, two figures quietly approached the group of people who were about to set off for the front lines:
"Did you see clearly? This is the team we're looking for. There seem to be a few formidable members in it."
"Hmm, but I think we're not bad either. Hehe, if the plan goes smoothly, we might even snag a big bargain!"
The two exchanged knowing smiles as they talked, as if they already knew what was going to happen next.
Just as everyone was getting ready to engage in the upcoming battle, what exactly was this "great bargain" that the mysterious visitor was talking about?
With many questions in mind, the team finally reunited and headed towards their destination.
The clouds in the sky grew thicker, and the light emanating from the floating Forbidden City of Aztland seemed to foreshadow an inevitable disaster. Evan Spike, Casano, and Zhao De stood at the forefront of the village, leading the villagers in their final preparations.
"This...this is going to our deaths, isn't it?!" a little child asked, tightly gripping his mother's hand.
“No, child, we are protecting our home.” The mother’s voice trembled slightly, but she answered firmly, a faint glimmer in her eyes.
A tense atmosphere also filled the group of soldiers not far away. "Hey, man, do you really think we can win?" a young soldier asked his friend anxiously.
“Who knows? But all I know is that if we give up, there’s really no chance left. Let’s try anyway!” Another soldier patted the former on the shoulder, trying to give him courage.
Just then, a strange sound suddenly came from the edge of the village, attracting everyone's attention. Everyone turned around and saw a group of various strange creatures joining the group—some had wings that were light and transparent like veils, some were covered with hard and heavy shells, and some had more arms than humans...
The villagers began to whisper among themselves:
"Oh my god, look at that little guy with so many eyes!"
"It's incredible how wonderful this world is."
Evan stepped forward to thank his new friends, "I'm so glad you were able to lend a helping hand in this time of crisis. May I ask your name?"
One of the elves, who resembled a deer, answered, "I am Leia, from the depths of the forest. I came here after hearing of the crisis. These are my companions."
With the arrival of this strange reinforcement, everyone present felt an unprecedented surge of confidence. "Wow, even these legendary creatures are helping us! What do we have to be afraid of?" someone exclaimed excitedly.
Chapter 1109 A Smile at Each Other
Chapter 1109 A Smile at Each Other
In this inspiring atmosphere, Evan turned to face everyone and said, "Now is not the time to be afraid or doubt your abilities. Now that we have such strong support, we should face the challenges bravely! No matter the outcome, believe that doing your best is already something to be proud of."
As soon as the words were spoken, a chorus of responses rang out. "Go for it!" "That's right, we must protect our home!" Even those who had been most worried and afraid before showed resolute expressions.
Meanwhile, the two men observing everything from the shadows exchanged a knowing smile. "The plan worked as expected," one of them murmured.
"Yes, they completely let their guard down..." another person chimed in, their tone revealing an indescribable change in emotion.
Just as Evan was leading the group to set off, the elf named Leia seemed to sense something. Her ears twitched slightly, and a look of caution appeared on her face. "Please wait, some unknown force is quietly approaching."
Zhao De frowned upon hearing this. "What do you mean? Has the enemy launched an attack?"
Leia shook her head. "I don't know the specifics, but it gives me a very uncomfortable feeling. We have to be extra careful."
Just then, the ground trembled again, but this time it wasn't from an enemy attack—the golden eagle was already fully prepared and ready to take flight. "No matter what, we can't wait any longer," Evan said firmly. "All personnel, listen up: proceed according to the original plan. Maintain tight formation and pay close attention to any changes in our surroundings. Move out!"
The group immediately responded to the order and embarked on a difficult and unknown journey.
The mysterious figure in that hidden corner revealed a cold smile, exchanged a few words in hushed tones, and then quickly disappeared.
Evan led the way, guiding the group through the woods surrounding the village towards the increasingly prominent halo of light in the distance. A light drizzle fell from the sky, but no one stopped. The entire group was filled with a tense yet excited atmosphere. Along the way, small animals could be seen fleeing in panic, further deepening the fear in people's hearts of the unknown disaster.
As they were traversing a narrow, densely wooded path, a young soldier tripped over a protruding tree root and fell to the ground with a cry of pain. His friends quickly helped him up, asking with concern, "Are you alright?" The young man nodded awkwardly, brushing the mud off himself. "Sorry to have worried everyone."
Just then, a strange sound came from not far away. "What is that?!" an older villager in the crowd exclaimed in surprise.
Immediately afterwards, several strange creatures emerged from the depths of the forest. They were about the size of cats and dogs, but covered in green fur and had small wings. "Hello! We are little elves who came from the other side of the forest to help fight off the invaders. May we travel together?" the leader asked in a clear, childlike voice.
Looking at the group of adorable creatures before him, Zhao De couldn't help but smile warmly. "Welcome! Every extra person increases our chances of winning." He then waved to them, signaling them to follow.
Chapter 1110 The Seemingly Insignificant Stick
Chapter 1110 The Seemingly Insignificant Stick
Leia stepped forward, using her keen senses to detect any approaching danger. "Everyone, stay alert. The terrain here is complex and not suitable for large-scale troop movement. The enemy may choose to split up and launch harassing attacks."
“Speaking of which…” An old man passing by stopped and looked at the strange creatures. “I have lived in this village all these years and have never heard of such creatures. Today, not only have I met them, but they have also become my partners in battle. It’s truly amazing!”
Just as they were taking a short break, Cassano suddenly noticed some movement in a bush not far away. "Hey, who's there? Come out!" he shouted. A moment later, a huge black bear slowly emerged, startling everyone present into holding their breath, ready to fight. But to everyone's surprise, this seemingly ferocious beast walked up to Leia and obediently sat down, as if they were old friends reunited.
"Don't be afraid, he's an old acquaintance of mine, his name is Bruce. He rescued it once before, and we've been inseparable ever since." Leia explained to everyone with a smile, gesturing for them to continue on their way.
As time passed, they drew ever closer to Aztland. A suffocating magical aura filled the air, making even breathing difficult. "Is everyone ready?" Evan stopped, turned, and looked into everyone's eyes, asking. At that moment, as if by telepathy, everyone nodded firmly.
Suddenly, hundreds of life forms of various shapes, all undeniably hostile, surged forth from all directions. "Protect yourselves and help each other!" With this shout, the entire group immediately scattered and plunged into the battle…
"Wow, that little girl is amazing! She can conjure up so many spells with that seemingly insignificant stick." An old hunter, who was struggling to defend himself from the attack, said admiringly to his comrade beside him.
Meanwhile, Cassano was using his power to create a massive ice wall, temporarily blocking the frontal shockwave. "Hey buddy, give it your all!" he shouted to the people behind him who were struggling to maintain their formation.
Just as the two sides were locked in a fierce battle and unable to easily extricate themselves, the mysterious figure mentioned earlier finally couldn't hold back any longer. "It seems it's time to take the final step to resolve this trouble." With that, he vanished into the night, disappearing without a trace.
At the same time, Zhao De noticed a subtle change in the air. "Something's not right. We must find the weakness as soon as possible."
"Miss Leia, what do you think we should do?" He turned to his companion for advice.
However, the other party's expression was serious, and they were clearly in the process of thinking, so they did not give an immediate reply.
Just as everyone was wondering how to proceed, another unexpected situation quietly unfolded...
"Wait, look there! Isn't there something flashing with different colors of light?" a curious boy exclaimed, pointing to something not far away.
"It is indeed strange... but why worry about so much? Let's hurry up and eliminate these enemies in front of us." A burly man retorted dismissively.
But the others couldn't help but look in his direction...
Chapter 1111 High Morale
Chapter 1111 High Spirits
In the dense forest not far from them, there was indeed something that constantly shifted between blue, purple, and gold light, standing out conspicuously in the pitch-black night. This light seemed to possess some kind of peculiar magic, impossible to ignore even in the midst of a fierce battle.
Evan was the first to notice this anomaly. He immediately ordered the team to retreat temporarily, maintaining a safe distance from the unknown enemies. "Don't rush to attack, everyone. Let's see what's going on." As soon as he finished speaking, the sphere of light seemed to sense their gaze and slowly moved towards the team. As the distance closed, everyone gradually became able to see that it was a transparent crystal ball floating in the air, with a mysterious and powerful force flowing within it.
"What...what is this?" a young soldier asked in horror, clearly having never seen anything so bizarre before.
"I don't know, but judging from the energy it releases, it's not a good thing." Leia looked ahead warily.
Just as everyone held their breath, observing this strange change, Zhao De suddenly had an idea. "Leya, do you think that change in light might be some kind of code? Or rather, it might be a message."
Upon hearing this, everyone's attention once again turned to the girl known for her keen perception. Leia frowned slightly, seemingly trying to interpret the meaning of these colors using her unique ability. "Perhaps... but I need to concentrate more."
Seeing this, everyone around stopped talking, and a solemn yet expectant atmosphere filled the air. Time passed slowly, until—
"I understand!" Leia exclaimed, her eyes snapping open. "This is a coordinate system to guide us! By following the color changes, we can find the true entrance to Aztland!"
The discovery instantly ignited the team, with everyone's face filled with excitement and surprise.
"So, does this mean we can really find the legendary place?"
"That's great! Finally, we can see hope."
However, at that very moment, the previously invisible figure reappeared, his silhouette positioned not far from the light. "It seems you are far more intelligent than I imagined," the voice was deep and menacing, "but unfortunately, the path to Aztland is destined to be reserved only for those who deserve it..."
Evan quickly realized, "Are you all ready? Tonight is our night to prove ourselves, no matter what!"