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The mysterious leader smiled slightly, seemingly unconcerned. "Of course." As soon as he finished speaking, he waved his hand lightly, and an invisible force seemed to ripple through the air. Then, a screen of light descended from the sky, presenting everyone with a series of strange and magnificent scenes: a majestic ancient castle, a dark and deep dungeon, and creatures of various shapes and even some terrifying forms never seen before…
"This is part of the world we face," the mysterious leader said as the images faded, looking back at Zhao De and Lin Xiaomeng. "If you are willing to accept the test and join us, you will have the opportunity to see more unknown things and become an important member in the fight against evil forces."
Seeing this amazing scene, the passersby, who were initially in shock, quickly came to their senses and began to discuss it. "Wow, that's incredible! To be able to demonstrate magic to this extent!" "This is definitely not something an ordinary human could do. It seems they might really be some kind of mysterious organization!" "If I were them, I would definitely consider it. After all, this would give them more powerful allies and support!"
Just as everyone was discussing this, the old man standing not far away stepped forward and said softly to the young soldiers, "Although I don't know if all of this is true or false, now that you've come this far, you can't back down so easily. Facing every challenge bravely is the mark of a true warrior. No matter the outcome, remember this: as long as you have faith in your heart, you can overcome any difficulty."
The old man's encouragement strengthened Zhao De and Lin Xiaomeng's resolve. Finally, after a brief exchange, they decided to try trusting these mysterious individuals and temporarily join their side to face the new challenges together.
Just as the two were about to respond, the mysterious leader's gaze suddenly turned serious: "Very good, you've made a wise choice. But remember, the road ahead is full of unknowns and dangers. And you need to be prepared that once you embark on this path, there's no turning back."
Chapter 1169 Bless Them
Chapter 1169 Bless Them
“No matter what, we must persevere; this is the most basic tenet of a warrior,” Zhao De replied.
“That’s right,” Lin Xiaomeng continued, “As long as we are united, there is nothing we cannot overcome.”
The mysterious leader nodded, then turned and signaled the group to begin their operation. "Then, follow me; the real adventure has only just begun."
As they walked away, the crowd gradually dispersed, leaving only a few elderly people still chatting in the same spot.
"Sigh, I really don't know what will happen next."
"Yes, we can only hope that they can get through this difficult time."
"Anyway, these two kids are absolutely wonderful! Let's all wish them all the best."
The mysterious leader led Zhao De, Lin Xiaomeng, and his secretive team through the edge of the city into a dense forest. The trees towered high, sunlight filtering through the sparse leaves, casting dappled shadows on the ground. As they walked, one of the team members suddenly stopped, looking around warily: "Everyone, be careful, something seems off here."
"What's wrong?" Zhao De asked, frowning.
Lin Xiaomeng also stopped and looked around: "I feel an indescribable energy fluctuation in the air. There must be something hidden nearby."
Just then, a dark shadow emerged from the bushes and rushed towards them. Zhao De instinctively drew his longsword and assumed a defensive stance. "Watch out!" he shouted, while Lin Xiaomeng beside him had already prepared a beam of light, ready to deal with the unknown threat at any moment.
The mysterious leader lightly waved his staff, and a powerful force field immediately repelled the dark figure. As the smoke dissipated, a strange creature clad in a black cloak appeared before them, its eyes gleaming with greed and ferocity.
"You bastards, how dare you trespass on our territory!" the monster roared.
The air around them seemed to freeze, but Zhao De showed no sign of backing down. "We're just passing through, and this place doesn't belong to you," he said firmly.
The onlookers became tense upon seeing this, and a few bold young men quietly approached and whispered among themselves.
"Wow, that guy in the cloak is so scary! He's like a monster from a movie!" a boy said in a trembling voice.
"But that young man with the sword looks even more formidable! He doesn't seem afraid of that monster at all!" another passing girl exclaimed excitedly.
"Yes, look at his resolute eyes, it's truly admirable!" an old man next to him exclaimed.
At this moment, the mysterious leader smiled slightly, clearly accustomed to such scenes. "Don't be afraid, these are just minor obstacles. Let me handle them."
With that, the tip of the leader's staff emitted a dazzling light, instantly illuminating the entire space. The light pierced the darkness like a sharp sword, striking the monster's heart. The monster let out a piercing scream, then vanished into thin air as a wisp of black smoke. Witnessing this, the onlookers, who had been discussing amongst themselves, gasped in shock, their faces filled with a mixture of astonishment and awe.
"That's amazing! That's a true master!" someone exclaimed.
“Yes, it seems they really aren’t ordinary people…” another passerby agreed wholeheartedly.
Chapter 1170 Keep Going
Chapter 1170 Keep Going
Having resolved the immediate crisis, the mysterious leader turned to Zhao De and Lin Xiaomeng and said, "Alright, this was just a small test. There are many more challenges ahead, and I hope you can persevere."
"Don't worry, we won't give up easily now that we've chosen this path," Zhao De replied firmly, his eyes gleaming.
"Yes, we will definitely prove our strength." Lin Xiaomeng gripped the bow and arrow tightly, her eyes burning with determination.
The mysterious leader nodded, signaling the group to continue. They stepped onto a path leading into the unknown depths, the surrounding world growing increasingly mysterious and unpredictable. However, for Zhao De and Lin Xiaomeng, this was only the beginning…
As their departing figures gradually disappeared into the distance at the edge of the forest, a young woman passing by couldn't help but exclaim, "I really envy them, being able to experience so many thrilling and exciting things."
Her companion said softly, "Yes, but they also bear a heavy responsibility and pressure. However, I believe they will be able to overcome all difficulties."
The two exchanged a smile, their hearts filled with curiosity and anticipation for Zhao De and Lin Xiaomeng's future journey. Meanwhile, in that distant and unknown realm, the true adventure was just beginning—
"Ahead lies the legendary forbidden land, where ancient and powerful secrets are hidden. Are you ready?" the mysterious leader asked again.
Zhao De and Lin Xiaomeng exchanged a glance, then looked together at the unknown world shrouded in mist ahead. "No matter what happens, we will stand together and face it together," Zhao De said in a deep voice.
“That’s right.” Lin Xiaomeng gripped her weapon tightly. “Let’s walk together toward the unknown future.”
As the group ventured deeper into the forest, an increasingly oppressive atmosphere filled the air. The trees grew denser, and the moss on the ground was thick and soft, making each step tread with extreme caution. Zhao De gripped his sword hilt tightly, his eyes scanning the surroundings warily, while Lin Xiaomeng walked even closer to him, her bow and arrow ready to respond to any sudden danger.
The mysterious leader walked at the front, his steps still steady as ever. "Everyone, stay alert. There may be unknown dangers lurking here." His voice echoed through the dense forest, making everyone's heart beat faster.
"This forest is strange; it feels like something is watching us," one of the team members said in a low voice, a hint of tension in his voice.
“Yeah, I always feel a little uneasy,” another teammate chimed in.
Just then, a gentle breeze rustled the leaves, as if the entire forest was whispering secrets. Suddenly, a huge black bird flew out from the treetops, letting out a sharp cry, which startled everyone into raising their weapons.
"Don't be afraid, it's just an ordinary bird," the mysterious leader said calmly, but his gaze remained unwavering.
As they continued onward, a deep roar suddenly came from ahead, followed by a tall figure slowly emerging from the thick fog. It was a beast with huge fangs, its fur standing on end, and its eyes gleaming with greed and ferocity.
"Here we go again!" Zhao De shouted, quickly drawing his longsword and assuming a fighting stance.
"Everyone, attack together!" Lin Xiaomeng also quickly fired an arrow, aiming at the beast's head.
The surrounding team members drew their weapons, ready for battle. Several passersby, seeing this, couldn't help but stop and watch, discussing the scene amongst themselves.
Chapter 1171 Completely Enveloped
Chapter 1171: Completely Enveloped.
"Wow, what kind of monster is that? It looks really powerful!" a boy exclaimed.
"These people are incredibly strong, especially that young man with the sword!" another girl exclaimed in amazement.
"Yes, their courage is admirable. I hope they can defeat this monster," an elderly man nearby remarked.
The beast roared and pounced on Zhao De. Zhao De dodged the attack by sidestepping, then counterattacked, slashing his sword at the beast's shoulder. The beast roared in pain again, but Zhao De's offensive became even more ferocious.
"You bastards, how dare you trespass into my territory!" the beast roared in a deep voice.
“Your territory? Not an inch of this land belongs to you!” Zhao De retorted without backing down.
At the same time, Lin Xiaomeng fired several arrows in quick succession, accurately hitting the beast's vital points. Her teammates also joined the battle, working together to force the beast back.
Just as the situation was becoming clearer, a faint voice suddenly came from afar: "Foolish humans, you are courting death."
Everyone stopped what they were doing and looked warily in the direction from which the sound came. A mage dressed in black robes and holding a staff slowly emerged from the mist, his eyes filled with coldness and killing intent.
"You people dare to challenge the power of darkness!" the black-robed mage sneered.
"No matter who you are, this is not a place for you to run wild!" Zhao De said firmly, gripping his longsword tightly.
The black-robed mage smiled slightly, and with a gentle wave of his staff, the surrounding space instantly distorted. Countless dark energies converged into a powerful force field, enveloping them all within it.
Passersby held their breath upon witnessing this scene, their hearts nearly stopping.
“It’s terrifying…” a young woman said, trembling.
“But these warriors are really amazing, they will definitely win!” The man next to him was convinced.
At this critical moment, the mysterious leader struck again, the tip of his staff radiating a dazzling light that clashed fiercely with the dark energy. The two forces collided repeatedly in the air, producing deafening sounds.
"Your strength is indeed not to be underestimated, but in the end you still cannot escape my control!" the black-robed mage sneered.
"We will not give up easily!" Zhao De shouted back.
“That’s right, we will definitely persevere to the end!” Lin Xiaomeng stood firmly beside Zhao De, fighting alongside him.
The mysterious leader smiled slightly, and the light in his hand grew even brighter, ultimately tearing the dark energy apart completely. The black-robed mage let out a scream and vanished into thin air as a wisp of black smoke.
The onlookers breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this, their faces showing admiration and envy.
"That's amazing! That's a true powerhouse!" someone exclaimed.
“Yes, they are not only strong, but also very brave,” another passerby said with genuine admiration.
After resolving the immediate crisis, the mysterious leader turned to Zhao De and Lin Xiaoyang and said, "There are still more challenges ahead, so be careful."
"Don't worry, we won't let you down," Zhao De replied firmly.
"Yes, we will do our best." A determined flame burned in Lin Xiaomeng's eyes.
The mysterious leader nodded, signaling the group to continue. Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, they resolutely embarked on the path leading to the forbidden land.
Chapter 1172 The Voice Was Calm and Firm
Chapter 1172 The Voice Was Calm and Firm
A young woman passing by murmured, "I really envy them; they get to experience so many thrilling adventures."
Her companion nodded: "I hope they have a safe journey."
The two exchanged a smile, their hearts filled with anticipation and blessings for Zhao De and Lin Xiaomeng's future journey. Meanwhile, in that distant and unknown realm, a new adventure awaited them—