Alliance: Start Suona, send away the stupid sister Zhou

"Then it's decided." The mysterious woman nodded in agreement, "Get ready for the final battle!"

"Wait!" Xiao Ran hurriedly stopped him, "We have to find a way to get rid of these little monsters that keep coming out to harass the people so that we can concentrate on dealing with that behemoth..."

So the few of them temporarily separated and worked together to continue to resist the continuous invasion from the rats, and to find ways to effectively resist or disperse these mutant species...

Just as everyone was racking their brains to think of a solution, suddenly a few strange lights flashed in the bushes not far away, attracting everyone's attention...

"There seems to be something interesting over there?" The flying knight suggested, pointing at that place.

"Let's go and take a look!" Lin Feng said decisively. Everyone followed him and moved forward carefully in the direction of the flashing light, taking every step very cautiously.

The light spots in the bushes gradually became clearer - they turned out to be several ancient stone tablets with complex runes engraved on them, emitting a faint but steady light. These lights seemed to be driving away the surrounding rats, making them dare not easily approach this area.

"What's strange here?" Xiao Ran squatted down and carefully observed the inscription on one of the stone tablets.

The mysterious woman gently stroked the surface of the stone tablet. "These are ancient soul-calming stones... According to legend, they can calm evil spirits."

Lin Feng frowned: "Then if we can use this soul-calming stone... maybe we can solve the current problem!"

Just as they were thinking about how to move these heavy soul stones to the center of the battlefield, desperate cries for help from villagers were heard in the distance. Several giant rats took advantage of the situation and were threatening the safety of several children who were alone.

The Flying Knight made a prompt decision: "Brother Feixiang, take the two brothers to protect the children; Lin Feng, you and I will try to move these stone tablets first. Xiao Ran, Miss Mysterious, please do your best to hold back the newly appeared giant snake."

After the tasks were clearly assigned, everyone took action separately. Flying Knight and Lin Feng worked together to push one of the smaller but still extremely heavy soul-suppressing stones slowly towards the core of the battle; at the same time, Fei Xiang Ge quickly gathered several warriors to rescue the villagers who were in danger.

On the other side, Xiao Ran relied on his extraordinary skills and keen perception to dodge and shuttle among the many monsters, and each attack could accurately hit the enemy's vital parts. "Don't think about escaping!" Whenever a monster tried to bypass him to chase other human targets, it would always be intercepted in time.

The mysterious woman concentrated on guiding the powerful energy waves on her staff, and whispered more complex and difficult magic spells. She wanted to try to subdue this giant with a powerful forbidden technique that she had never used before...

At this critical moment, a stronger spiritual pressure suddenly came from the horizon. A heroic figure cut through the sky and landed directly in front of the giant green-scaled snake. The man was tall and handsome, and exuded a righteous aura - it was Zhao Yunlong, the demon-killing hero famous in the martial arts world!

Everyone was relieved to see someone coming to help, but then they were shocked by his amazing fighting power. "Thank you for your help, brother! We are trying to find a way to deal with this tough guy!" Lin Feng stepped forward to say hello and expressed his gratitude to the strong man who suddenly came.

Zhao Yunlong smiled and waved the sword in his hand towards the huge creature in front of him: "No need to be polite, we are all like-minded people; besides, it is the duty of a cultivator to eliminate demons and defend the way, isn't it? Now please feel free to deal with the current situation and leave the rest to me!"

Before he finished speaking, the other person had already launched a fierce attack, instantly cutting the entire space into countless pieces, forcing the other party to temporarily restrain his breath and concentrate on fighting the enemy in order to avoid being completely suppressed...

At the same time, Feixiang and his team had successfully rushed to the surrounded children and brought them back to the refuge area deep in the village. They also picked up a lot of fallen weapons along the way for emergency use. "Thank you uncle, you are so awesome!" The rescued children expressed their respect to the heroes and sent their most sincere gratitude...

As the Soul-Suppressing Stones were gradually moved into place, the situation on the battlefield finally began to change: the originally aggressive rat group became timid after feeling the strong pressure from the ancient relics, and gradually lost their previous fearless and courageous attitude...

"Now!" Lin Feng shouted loudly upon seeing this scene. Everyone immediately adjusted their positions to build a more solid and reliable defense line around the stone tablet, ready to welcome the last wave of crazy counterattack that was about to erupt...

At the center of the battlefield, the confrontation between Zhao Yunlong and the giant green-scaled snake had reached its most critical moment. A dazzling white light was faintly visible on the tip of the former's sword, indicating that he was about to release his ultimate move...

Just as all eyes were focused on this, the mysterious woman suddenly pulled out a crystal ball that looked ordinary but actually contained huge energy from her arms and held it high above her head...

"Let the storm come even harder!" She whispered and then smashed it hard to the ground. Instantly, the whole world seemed to be caught in some kind of strange time and space stagnation. Everything slowed down and even the sound could not be transmitted normally...

When everything returned to normal, the crystal clear ball had turned into a sky full of stars, spreading out to cover every corner of the field, completely changing the situation of a battle that had been decided...

"What happened just now? Why do I feel like I missed a very exciting scene?" Zhao Yunlong, who had just joined the battle and was not fully aware of how the situation changed, asked puzzledly.

"Haha, it's okay, it's okay. We will definitely win!" Lin Feng patted his shoulder and said excitedly.

"But is that thing really that magical?" The mysterious woman showed a barely perceptible smile at the corner of her mouth. She did not give an answer immediately, but turned her head to look at the dark power gradually fading away in the distance...

"What should we do next?" The Flying Knight asked the question that everyone was thinking about at the moment.

"It's very simple..." Lin Feng looked at his companions with a determined look and answered, "Of course we should go to the Mountain of Gods and Demons and fight against the disciples left behind by the gods and demons!"

After a short rest, everyone started their journey to the God and Demon Mountain. After the mysterious woman used the energy crystal to change the situation on the battlefield, she did not explain too much, as if everything was still in her plan. Although Zhao Yunlong was full of doubts, he knew that these people were not simple characters. At least at this time, they were on the same front.

"There should be a shortcut ahead that can lead directly to the mountains through the dense forest." Lin Feng said as he checked the map in his hand. This map was given by an elder in the village and is said to have been passed down for hundreds of years. "But there are several dangerous places marked on the map, please be careful." The mysterious woman walked at the end of the team, and seemed to be alert to everything around her. "We may encounter unexpected things on this road, and we must be prepared to fight at any time."

Sure enough, after passing through a dense forest, they found a small house that seemed to be deserted but exuded a strange atmosphere. At this moment, a hunchbacked old woman slowly walked out, with a pair of sharp eyes embedded in her wrinkled face, her eyes were deep and unpredictable. "Oh, I didn't expect that there would be guests visiting..." Her voice was sharp and a bit cold.

Xiao Ran immediately stepped forward and stared at the other person warily: "Hello, grandma, where does this lead to? We need to go to the God and Demon Mountain to look for some clues..."

The old woman narrowed her eyes and looked up and down at the group of humans who had intruded into her territory. "Hehehe~ There are many dangerous things on the Mountain of Gods and Demons. Not everyone can easily set foot there! Especially at a time like this..."

Lin Feng also stepped forward and added: "In fact, we are tracking a group of monster nests that have committed many evil deeds. They should come from the God and Demon Mountain."

Hearing this, the old woman's mouth curled slightly, and a complex light flashed in her eyes, "If you really want to find those guys... I can help." She said with a hint of meaning, and motioned for everyone to go into the cabin to talk.

After entering the cabin, the interior decoration was simple and old, but strangely, the air was unusually fresh. In the center, there was a stone platform with several bottles and jars of various shapes and exotic herbs, which exuded a strange fragrance. "Sit down." The old woman picked up a pipe and lit it, took a deep breath, and exhaled a light smoke that floated around her.

The flying knight asked, "Granny, what do you know? Can you tell us some specific information about that nest?"

“Hmm…” The old woman nodded, then put down the object in her hand and said slowly: “There are indeed many unknown secrets in the Mountain of Gods and Demons, including the ‘nest’ you are looking for. But it is protected by a powerful barrier and is not easy to approach; even if you go in, you may not be able to escape unscathed…”

Lin Feng asked eagerly: "Then how can we break through that kind of obstacle? Is there any way to bypass it or remove the seal or something?"

At this time, a sly smile appeared on the old woman's face: "Of course, I have it, but it will cost a little..." She stretched out her hand and spread her palm to indicate some kind of exchange. "For example, some precious medicinal herbs or special items. In short, it may not be difficult for you to get them."

Everyone looked at each other and seemed to have reached a consensus. "As long as it can solve this crisis and save more innocent lives, we are willing to give it a try no matter how much it costs!" Lin Feng responded decisively.

Seeing this, the old woman nodded in approval and said, "Very good, very good. Then I will show you a clear way. Go north until you reach three forks in the road. Choose the left path and go about ten miles. You will see an abandoned temple. There is a key that can open the door to the mountaintop. The real destination is hidden somewhere... Remember to pay attention to safety along the way, especially don't walk around at night to avoid being attacked by unknown creatures."

After saying these words, the old woman stood up and prepared to see the guest off. "One more reminder: no matter what the result is, don't rely too much on external forces. The real winner often depends on each person's luck and strength."

When leaving this mysterious place, everyone felt an unprecedented solemnity and sense of responsibility. "Let's go, partners. There is still a long way to go. Overcoming all obstacles and moving forward is the only option." Lin Feng encouraged. So the team set out again towards a more dangerous and unknown goal...

As night fell, the surroundings were gradually shrouded in darkness, with only the starlight to guide the way forward. Just as everyone was moving forward carefully along the path, a slight but harsh sound suddenly came from not far away.

"Stop!" Lin Feng suddenly shouted in a low voice. "Something seems to be wrong..." He looked around with a sharp gaze, trying to find possible threats.

Then Xiao Ran also held the dagger tightly and was ready to fight at any time. "Don't make any noise, keep the formation and don't be alone..." After he finished instructing his companions, he slowly moved closer to the suspected location of the sound to investigate...

At the same time, the mysterious woman closed her eyes and thought quietly, gently playing with the few crystals left over from the previous spell, as if she was trying to sense something. After a moment, she opened her eyes and showed a hint of surprise, "It seems that we are not alone and someone is secretly following us!"

At this critical moment, a black shadow emerged from the darkness like a ghost and attacked the nearest member...

Zhao Yunlong turned around abruptly, the long sword in his hand was already unsheathed, and collided with the black shadow. The sound of metal clashing echoed in the night sky, and sparks flew everywhere.

"Who are you? How dare you attack us!" Zhao Yunlong shouted angrily, but his hands did not stop moving, and he waved his sword repeatedly to block the opponent's attack.

Lin Feng also reacted quickly, and appeared beside Zhao Yunlong in a flash, waving his fists and creating gusts of wind. "Everyone be careful, the number of enemies is unknown!" He warned loudly, while looking around vigilantly.

The figure in the dark was obviously quite powerful, and within a few moves he had evenly matched Zhao Yunlong. At this moment, the flying knight had already swooped down from the sky, with the sharp claws in his hands shining with cold light, ready to deliver a fatal blow.

Just when the situation reached a stalemate, a deep voice sounded in the night: "Stop! You misunderstood."

Along with the sound, the black figure suddenly stopped attacking and slowly took a few steps back. With the illumination of the torch, everyone finally saw his appearance clearly - this was a man wearing black armor, with a firm and deep gaze, and a mysterious symbol engraved on his forehead.

"Who are you? Why did you suddenly attack us?" Lin Feng asked coldly.

The man in black nodded slightly and smiled gently, "I'm sorry to have caused you trouble. I'm one of the guardians of the God and Demon Mountain, and I've been ordered to test whether those who pass through here are qualified."

"Test?" The mysterious woman asked slowly, with a hint of curiosity in her eyes. "What kind of test?"

The man nodded and slowly explained: "Everyone who wants to enter the God and Demon Mountain must go through a trial. This is the rule left by our ancestors. This battle is one of them. Anyone who can defeat me will get the key to the top of the mountain." (End of this chapter)