The frail counselor you said, you fight against three heroes alone?

Xiaohong subconsciously grabbed the wide sleeves of the man in white, her fingertips turned slightly white, and her nervousness was evident.

"Let's go." The man in white said calmly, as if the rolling clouds and strange light could not move him.

He took the lead and walked towards the direction of the light.

The others followed closely behind, not daring to slack off in the slightest.

The road to light is not an easy one.

A vast swamp stretched before them, with dark green mud bubbling and emitting a sickening stench.

Luo Xiaoyu was a reckless person. After taking one look at the swamp, he wanted to rush straight into it.

"Isn't it just a piece of mud? What are you afraid of!" She said as she was about to lift her foot.

"You can't do that, Xiaoyu!" Granny Lin grabbed her and said, "This swamp doesn't look simple. If we get stuck in it..." Before she could finish her words, a huge bubble rolled up in the middle of the swamp and burst with a "puff". A fishy smell came to her face, making her cover her nose.

"Mother-in-law, I..." Luo Xiaoyu wanted to argue, but was stopped by Mother-in-law Lin's stern look.

The two were deadlocked and neither would give in.

Others also gathered around and looked at the swamp. The atmosphere was stagnant for a moment.

Doctor Zhang squatted down, picked up a stone and threw it into the swamp. The stone disappeared instantly without even a ripple.

"This swamp is very deep, and there may be undercurrents underneath," he stood up and said in a serious tone, "If we enter rashly, I'm afraid it will be dangerous."

Everyone was silent, and their eyes turned to the man in white, waiting for his instructions.

The man in white looked at the swamp in front of him, his lips slightly raised, revealing a mysterious smile.

"Don't worry, I have a way." He said, slowly raising his right hand...

Everyone held their breath, their eyes fixed on the raised right hand of the man in white.

They anticipated that a magical force would soon emerge, perhaps a bridge that appeared out of thin air, or perhaps an invisible force that lifted them across the swamp. In short, they expected the man in white to demonstrate extraordinary means and take them across this dangerous place easily.

However, what the man in white said next surprised them.

"This swamp seems to contain some strange energy. My magic power is restricted here." There was a hint of surprise in his tone, as if even he himself had not expected this situation.

Everyone looked at each other, and their originally relaxed mood was instantly replaced by tension.

Luo Xiaoyu couldn't help but complain: "What? Aren't you powerful? How come you can't even get through a swamp?"

The man in white ignored Luo Xiaoyu's complaints. He looked around with a frown on his face, as if he was thinking about a strategy.

Others also began to re-examine the predicament they were facing, and their blind trust in the man in white began to waver.

Gurgle, gurgle—bubbles kept coming out of the swamp, and a pungent sulfur smell filled the air, making people feel sick.

Xiaohong's face turned pale and she covered her chest. She felt nauseous and dizzy.

She groaned in pain and her body was shaking.

"Xiaohong, what's wrong with you?" Granny Lin asked with concern and quickly supported her.

"I... I feel uncomfortable..." Xiaohong said weakly, her face becoming increasingly uglier.

Others also began to have difficulty breathing. The pungent smell seemed to be toxic and unbearable.

They quickly covered their mouths and noses with clothes, trying to block out the suffocating smell.

"We can't go on like this. We must find a way to leave here as soon as possible." Doctor Zhang said in a deep voice, with a hint of anxiety in his tone.

Just when everyone was at a loss, Li the Hunter suddenly pointed to a spot on the edge of the swamp and said, "Look, there seems to be..."

Hunter Li pointed to the edge of the swamp and shouted excitedly: "Look, there seem to be stones there! Pieces of them, as if we can step on them!" Everyone followed his gaze and, sure enough, in the turbid swamp, they could vaguely see some stones sticking out of the water. They were of different sizes and unevenly distributed, but they seemed to form a path leading to the other side.

"The hunter has good eyesight!" Doctor Zhang exclaimed.
"Hehe, I've been hunting in the mountains for many years, so I do have some eyesight." Hunter Li scratched his head honestly.

Under the guidance of Hunter Li, everyone carefully stepped on the hidden stones and walked towards the other side step by step.

He took every step with extreme caution, fearing that he would step into empty air and fall into the disgusting swamp.

The surface of the stone is slippery and covered with a thin layer of moss, and it is easy to slip if you are not careful.

The cold wind blew, bringing with it the nauseating stench of the swamp.

There is a bottomless quagmire under your feet, and you will be swallowed up if you are not careful.

Xiaohong held the white-clothed man's hand tightly, and every step she took was trembling.

The man in white held her hand tightly. Xiaohong looked up at him, her eyes full of dependence and admiration, as if he was her only support.

Luo Xiaoyu looked at this scene with mixed feelings. She was happy for Xiaohong, but also a little sour.

"Finally we're here!" Luo Xiaoyu was the first to step onto the land on the other side. He heaved a long sigh of relief, with a look of joy on his face after surviving the disaster.

Others also came ashore one after another and expressed their gratitude to Li the Hunter.

"Thanks to the hunter, otherwise we really don't know what to do." Grandma Lin said gratefully.

"Yes, the hunter is really our savior!" Doctor Zhang also echoed.

Li the Hunter felt a little embarrassed by the praise from everyone. He smiled naively and said, "Don't be polite, this is what I should do."

After a short rest and some adjustments, everyone continued to move forward in the direction of the light.

However, just as they walked out of the swamp, a sharp cry pierced the sky...

Just as everyone walked out of the swamp, before they had time to catch their breath, suddenly a sharp cry pierced the sky, and the cold and sharp notes like metal pierced their eardrums.

Looking up, I saw dense flocks of birds in the sky pressing in like dark clouds. The sound of their wings flapping in the air was like a storm, which was heart-pounding.

These birds have various shapes, some have metallic feathers, others have sharp beaks and claws, exuding an ominous aura.

"Everyone be careful!" the man in white shouted loudly, the long sword in his hand flashing with a faint light, and he was the first to meet the enemy.

Seeing this, the birds swooped down one after another, their sharp cries became increasingly shrill, and the air was filled with the smell of blood.

The man in white swung his sword as fast as lightning. Wherever the tip of the sword passed, several birds fell down with wailing, and their blood spilled on the ground, dyeing it red.

Seeing this, Luo Xiaoyu immediately drew out the dagger from his waist, with a determined light flashing in his eyes.

She was agile and moved among the flock of birds like a civet cat. Her short knife drew sharp arcs, and several birds fell to the ground.

Doctor Zhang was not to be outdone. He drew out a spear, stood as steady as a rock, and stabbed out with the spear as swift as a poisonous snake, killing the enemy with one blow.

Granny Lin and Hunter Li covered each other, one holding a wooden stick and the other wielding a long knife, working in perfect harmony to resist the attacks of the flying birds.

This sudden attack surprised everyone, but their fighting spirit became even higher.

Although there were many birds flying, the group gradually gained the upper hand with their tacit understanding and courage.

However, Asuka saw that his attacks were fruitless and began to change his tactics.

They were divided into several waves, one part continued to attack head-on, while the other part outflanked from the sides and rear, intending to trap everyone.

"Everyone be careful, don't scatter!" the man in white reminded loudly, his eyes were sharp, and his long sword drew bright rays of light in the air.

Everyone quickly gathered together to form a defensive circle to resist the attack of the birds.

The fierce battle lasted for a while, and the birds' offensive gradually weakened, and finally they retreated and disappeared into the sky.

Everyone finally breathed a sigh of relief and looked around, only to find that the corpses of the birds were scattered on the ground and the air was filled with a faint smell of blood.

However, when they looked at the sky ahead again, a huge light came into view, but the center of the light was firmly blocked by an invisible barrier.

The barrier was like a huge transparent mirror, with ripples on the surface and flashes of strange light.

"This... what kind of barrier is this?" Xiaohong's voice trembled slightly, her eyes fixed on the barrier, as if she saw some strange sight.

Everyone looked at each other with serious expressions. The obstacles before them made them feel even greater pressure.

"This barrier doesn't seem to be simple. We must find a way to break through it." Doctor Zhang said in a deep voice, his brows furrowed and his eyes revealed a hint of ominous premonition.

Xiaohong suddenly felt a strange power surging from the bottom of her heart, as if an invisible force was pulling her towards the barrier.

She subconsciously took a step forward, her fingers lightly touched the cold surface, and immediately felt a tingling pain from her fingertips.

"Xiaohong..." the man in white called out with concern. Just as he was about to reach out to grab her, he was stopped by her firm look.

"I feel something. Let me try again." Xiao Hong said firmly, her fingers groping on the barrier, as if looking for a hidden switch. A faint light flowed out from the surface of the barrier, gradually converging into a small pattern.

Everyone held their breath, staring intently at Xiaohong's movements, their minds filled with questions and expectations.

At this moment, Xiaohong's finger suddenly stopped at a specific point, and the light on the surface of the barrier suddenly shone, and the entire barrier seemed to be activated and began to vibrate violently.

"Look!" Luo Xiaoyu shouted excitedly, pointing at the gradually expanding crack on the barrier.

Everyone's heartbeats accelerated instantly, and the air was filled with a tense and expectant atmosphere.

Xiaohong took a deep breath and pressed her finger lightly again. The cracks on the barrier instantly opened, revealing the mysterious light inside.

A huge barrier stood in front of everyone, like a wall reaching the sky, flashing a cold light.

Everyone gathered around the barrier and observed it carefully. The surface of the barrier was as smooth as a mirror, and some strange runes could be vaguely seen flashing, emitting a mysterious power.

Xiaohong stretched out her hand curiously and wanted to touch the barrier, but was bounced back by an invisible force and staggered a few steps.

She looked at the barrier in astonishment, her heart filled with confusion and anxiety.

"These runes seem to be an ancient seal." Elder Chen stroked his long beard, stared deeply at the runes on the barrier, and said slowly, "To break it, a special power is needed."

"Special power? What kind of power is that?" Luo Xiaoyu asked anxiously.

Elder Chen paused and continued, "We need to work together and inject our spiritual power into these runes to break this seal."

Luo Xiaoyu's face changed slightly when she heard this, and she said hesitantly, "But... my spiritual power is weak, I'm afraid I can't help much..."

"Luo Xiaoyu, don't worry!" Xiaohong held Luo Xiaoyu's hand and encouraged her, "Let's work together, we can do it!"

"Yes, Luo Xiaoyu, don't be afraid!" Granny Lin also kindly comforted her, "We will all help you!"

Luo Xiaoyu looked at everyone's encouraging eyes and struggled internally.

She knew that this was a critical moment that concerned everyone's fate and she could not retreat.

"Okay! I'll try!" Luo Xiaoyu took a deep breath.

Following Elder Chen's method, everyone placed their palms on the barrier and slowly injected their own spiritual power.

The runes on the barrier began to flicker more violently, making a buzzing sound.

A powerful force surged out from the barrier, as if to swallow everyone...

"The barrier... is about to open!" Doctor Zhang said nervously.

Suddenly, a dazzling light burst out from the center of the barrier, and everyone subconsciously closed their eyes.

"what happened?"

Everyone held their breath and placed their hands tightly on the cold barrier. Following Elder Chen's instructions, they slowly injected their own spiritual power into it.

However, the expected resistance did not appear, and was replaced by a strange suction.

The barrier was like a hungry beast, greedily devouring everyone's strength.

Streams of warm current flowed out from their palms, flowed along their arms towards the barrier, and disappeared without a trace like a drop of water in the ocean.

Their bodies began to tremble slightly, and their faces gradually turned pale. Their originally abundant spiritual energy seemed to be drained away rapidly.

Xiaohong just felt dizzy, her legs went weak and she could hardly stand.

Her face was as pale as paper and beads of sweat appeared on her forehead.

She gritted her teeth and tried to support herself, not wanting to drag everyone down.

The man in white standing next to her also felt his strength being sucked away, but he still spared a bit of his spiritual power, gently supported Xiaohong, and asked with concern: "Are you okay?" Xiaohong forced a smile and shook her head weakly to indicate that she could still hold on.

There was a tense and depressing atmosphere in the air.

Everyone's breathing became more and more rapid, and their heartbeats became faster and faster.

They felt that their strength was being constantly drained away and their bodies were gradually becoming weak and powerless.

Is this attempt going to fail again?

A feeling of despair began to spread among the crowd.

Just when everyone was about to give up, something strange happened.

Luo Xiaoyu, who had been silent all the time, suddenly let out a low roar. Her body began to tremble violently, and a powerful force burst out from her body, impacting the runes on the barrier like a surging tide.

The originally balanced runes were broken by this sudden force and began to flash violently, emitting a harsh buzzing sound.

Everyone looked at Luo Xiaoyu in surprise. This power was actually stronger than any of them!

"This...what is going on?" Doctor Zhang exclaimed.

The runes on the barrier shattered into pieces like a spider web, making crisp "cracking" sounds, and the cracks quickly spread throughout the barrier like black lightning.

With a deafening roar, the barrier collapsed, turned into starlight, and dissipated into the air.

The dazzling light gradually dissipated, and everyone slowly opened their eyes, and the scene before their eyes suddenly became clear.

"Success! We succeeded!" Luo Xiaoyu jumped up excitedly, and cheers echoed through the valley.

Everyone's faces were filled with joyful smiles, and they hugged each other to celebrate this hard-earned victory.

They high-fived each other, cheered, and their joy was beyond words.

Doctor Zhang rubbed his hands excitedly, tears streaming down his face: "Great! Great! We have finally broken this barrier!" Granny Lin was also so excited that her eyes were filled with tears. She clasped her hands together and kept repeating: "Thank God! Thank God!" Even Elder Chen, who was always calm and steady, could not hide his excitement at this moment. He stroked his long beard and nodded frequently.

"We did it!" Xiaohong smiled weakly, her face still pale, but her eyes were full of pride and pride.

A warm feeling surged in her heart, and she felt unprecedentedly relaxed and happy.

The man in white looked at Xiaohong tenderly and picked her up gently. Xiaohong snuggled in the man in white's arms, her eyes were blurred and her cheeks were slightly flushed.

Luo Xiaoyu looked at this scene with mixed feelings in her heart. A trace of loss passed through her heart, but more of it was blessings.

She walked aside silently, looked at them quietly, with a faint smile on her lips.

"Let's go," the man in white held Xiaohong in his arms, his tone gentle but firm, "Let's go in and take a look."

Everyone followed the man in white and entered the area behind the barrier.

The scene in front of me changed again. It was no longer the familiar mountains and forests, but a vast expanse of white fog...

Elder Chen stopped, frowned, and muttered to himself: "What... is going on?"

When everyone stepped into the area behind the barrier, the scene before them suddenly changed.

I was expecting a paradise or a blessed land, but what came into view was a vast white fog, where I couldn't see my hand in front of me.

The thick fog was bitingly cold, damp and eerie.

In addition to the whistling sound of the wind, there was also a strange whisper in my ears, as if countless ghosts were whispering, which made me feel uneasy.

Suddenly, several black shadows emerged from the white mist, as fast as lightning, and attacked everyone silently.

These shadows have no substance and look like ghosts, but they carry a fierce murderous aura.

Their arms turned into sharp blades, cutting through the air and making sharp whistling sounds.

"Be careful!" the man in white shouted softly, protecting Xiaohong behind him, and dodged the attack of the black shadow with a flash of his body.

Others also took out their weapons and engaged in a fierce battle with the black shadow.

With the flash of swords and the chill of cold air, the battle broke out in an instant.

Doctor Zhang waved the medicine hoe in his hand and struggled to resist the attack of the black shadow.

Granny Lin chanted a spell, summoning rays of golden light to repel the attacking black shadows.

Luo Xiaoyu waved a long whip, the whip shadow was like a dragon, and the momentum was like a rainbow.

Elder Chen held a whisk in his hand, nimbly dodged the attacks of the black shadow, waiting for an opportunity to counterattack.

Hunter Li bent his bow and shot an arrow, which flew through the air and hit the black shadow. (End of this chapter)