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

Everyone was immersed in joy, when suddenly, Hunter Wang pointed to a cave covered by vines in front of them and said in a low voice: "There seems to be something there." Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw a strange aura emanating from the entrance of the cave, which was mysterious and unpredictable.

Hunter Li took a step forward and pushed aside the vines that were blocking his view.

The entrance to the cave suddenly appeared in front of everyone, deep and dark, as if leading to another world.

Hunter Wang raised the torch and stepped into the cave first, followed by everyone else.

A chill came over me, making me shudder.

The flickering firelight illuminated the strange murals on the inner walls of the cave. The content of the murals was obscure and difficult to understand, and seemed to be telling an ancient legend.

Everyone held their breath, and an inexplicable sense of tension filled the air...

Hunter Wang suddenly stopped and the torch in his hand illuminated a huge stone gate in front of him. The stone gate was carved with complex patterns, exuding an ancient and mysterious atmosphere.

He slowly stretched out his hand, "This..."

There was excitement in everyone's eyes, as if they were a group of explorers about to step into a treasure cave.

They looked at the cave entrance covered by vines, curiosity and anticipation intertwined, with an indescribable excitement surging in their hearts.

The air is filled with a faint fragrance of grass and trees, which interweaves with the mysterious atmosphere emanating from the cave entrance, making it seem particularly quiet.

The surroundings were unusually quiet; even the sound of the wind seemed to be swallowed up by this mysterious power, leaving only the slightly rapid breathing of the crowd.

Hunter Wang, holding a torch, was the first to step into the cave. The flickering firelight made his slightly dark face flicker, like a brave pioneer.

Everyone followed closely behind him and entered one after another.

A gust of cold air blew in their faces, as if it was a cold wind from the depths of the earth, instantly dispelling their previous excitement and replacing it with an inexplicable sense of tension.

The firelight illuminated the inner walls of the cave, on which were carved some ancient murals with rough lines, strange patterns, and a mysterious atmosphere.

The content of the murals is obscure and difficult to understand, as if telling a forgotten history, silently telling the antiquity and mystery of this place.

Everyone held their breath and walked cautiously.

They looked around carefully, fearing that they might encounter any unknown danger.

After walking for a distance, Hunter Wang suddenly stopped. The torch in his hand illuminated a huge stone gate in front of him. The stone gate was carved with complex patterns, exuding an ancient and mysterious atmosphere.

The stone gate seemed like a barrier, blocking their way forward.

Hunter Wang slowly stretched out his hand and was about to touch the stone door when suddenly, a "clicking" sound came from deep in the cave.

Everyone was startled and looked in the direction of the sound, only to see sharp arrows suddenly shooting out from some tiny holes on the ground deep in the cave.

Luo Xiaoyu screamed and quickly stepped back, but accidentally stepped on a loose stone slab and triggered another mechanism.

The surrounding walls suddenly cracked, and countless darts, with cold light, attacked everyone, and a sharp sound of breaking through the air was heard in the air.

"Be careful!" the man in white shouted in a low voice, and quickly formed seals with his hands. A white light curtain instantly unfolded in front of him, blocking most of the hidden weapons.

However, some darts still broke through the defense of the light curtain, tearing everyone's clothes, and even injured some people, causing them to groan in pain.

One of Luo Xiaoyu's arms was scratched and blood was oozing out. She grimaced in pain, and the curiosity and excitement in her heart had long been replaced by fear.

Others also dodged and the scene became chaotic.

The man in white withdrew his spell, his face solemn. He looked around and said, "There are many traps here, everyone be careful!" As soon as he finished speaking, there were a few "clicks" and a new hole slowly opened on the stone door. An even more eerie breath gushed out from it.

Hunter Li looked at the dark hole and swallowed. He nudged Hunter Wang next to him with his arm and said, "This..."

The types and numbers of mechanisms increased, from the initial simple arrows and darts to later rolling stones, poison gas, traps, and so on.

In the process of hiding, everyone consumed a lot of energy and was exhausted.

Sweat soaked their clothes and their breathing became rapid.

The air in the cave became increasingly turbid, filled with a sickening smell of blood and decay that was so oppressive that it made it hard to breathe.

The injuries of the injured people began to worsen. The wound on Luo Xiaoyu's arm had begun to become inflamed and the pain was unbearable.

Doctor Zhang kept treating the wounds of the wounded, but the medicinal herbs he carried with him were running out. His brows were furrowed and his face was full of worry.

Looking at her injured companions and the dangerous environment, Xiaohong's heart sank. The flame of hope seemed to be extinguished at any time, and a deep feeling of helplessness surged in her heart.

At this moment, Doctor Zhang, who had always been regarded as a weak scholar, suddenly showed amazing agility.

He was agile and avoided several deadly traps with just a few dodgers, leaving everyone stunned.

Not only could he avoid mechanisms, he could even see the patterns of some of them. He pointed to a seemingly ordinary stone wall in front of him and said, "This stone wall is movable. As long as we touch a few points on it in a specific order, we can open a safe passage." Everyone followed Doctor Zhang's instructions skeptically, and sure enough, the stone wall slowly moved away, revealing a passage leading to a deeper depth.

Everyone looked at Doctor Zhang with new respect, and their original worries and despair were alleviated a little.

Doctor Zhang walked at the front of the team. He carefully observed the surrounding environment and said, "Everyone follow me closely and don't touch anything." He stopped and his eyes fell on a stone pillar in front of him that was engraved with strange runes. "Wait..."

Doctor Zhang carefully observed the runes on the stone pillar, muttering something as if he was trying to decipher some ancient spell.

After a moment, he slammed the stone pillar, and it made a low roar and slowly sank into the ground.

As the stone pillar sank, a dazzling light appeared in front, illuminating the entire cave.

Everyone squinted their eyes, and only after they adjusted to the strong light could they see everything clearly.

A huge treasure chest suddenly appeared in front of everyone. The box was made of unknown metal, with exquisite patterns carved on the surface, exuding an ancient and mysterious atmosphere.

There are several guardian beasts shaped like unicorns lurking around the treasure chest. They are huge in size, with glittering scales. They stare at everyone fiercely and make low roars.

"The treasure is right in front of us!" Luo Xiaoyu shouted excitedly. She waved the dagger in her hand and rushed towards the guardian beast first.

Others also drew their weapons and joined the battle.

Although the guardian beasts are huge in size, they are extremely agile. They wave their sharp claws, spit flames from their mouths, and launch fierce attacks on everyone.

However, they are no longer the helpless villagers they once were.

After this period of training, their strength has been significantly improved.

The man in white moved gracefully with his sword flashing, and he shuttled between the guardian beasts like a wisp of smoke, and each attack hit the vital points accurately.

The brothers Li Liehu and Wang Liehu cooperated with each other tacitly. The spears in their hands were like two dragons, constantly stabbing at the weak points of the guardian beast.

Doctor Zhang was commanding from the rear. He constantly adjusted the formation of the group according to the attack methods of the guardian beasts and resolved the attacks of the guardian beasts one by one.

The battle lasted for half an hour, and the guardian beasts were finally defeated by the combined attack of everyone and fell to the ground one after another.

Everyone looked at the fallen guardian beast, their hearts filled with a sense of accomplishment. They high-fived each other to celebrate, their faces filled with the joy of victory.

"We succeeded!" Xiaohong shouted excitedly.

She ran to the treasure chest impatiently, stretched out her trembling hands, and slowly opened the lid.

The treasure chest was emitting a bright light, illuminating the entire cave.

It is filled with all kinds of precious treasures, including gold, silver, jewelry, rare treasures, and a dazzling array of them.

In addition to the treasures, there is also an ancient secret book lying quietly at the bottom of the treasure chest.

Everyone was illuminated by the light of the treasure, as if they were in a dream.

They looked at these treasures greedily, their hearts filled with excitement and joy. They knew that their efforts had finally paid off, and everyone could get a lot of treasures and live a rich life from then on.

Doctor Zhang picked up the secret book and read it carefully.

He discovered that this secret book recorded an extremely powerful technique. If they could practice it successfully, their strength would be greatly enhanced.

"This secret book..." Doctor Zhang raised his head and looked at everyone, his eyes flashing with excitement, "This secret book can change our destiny!"

Xiaohong looked at the man in white, her eyes full of tenderness, "We finally..."

Xiaohong excitedly threw herself into the arms of the man in white, tears streaming down her face and wetting his clothes.

"We finally did it!" she said, choking back tears.

The man in white hugged her tightly, resting his chin on the top of her head, feeling her body temperature, and a warm feeling surged in his heart.

He patted her back gently and comforted her softly, "Yes, we succeeded." At this moment, all the hardships and dangers disappeared, leaving only the embrace and love between each other.

Luo Xiaoyu jumped up excitedly, hugged Grandma Lin beside her, and shouted, "Grandma, we are rich!" Grandma Lin smiled kindly and patted Luo Xiaoyu on the shoulder gently. Luo Xiaoyu ran to Doctor Zhang, took his arm, and said excitedly, "Doctor Zhang, you are so awesome! If it weren't for you, we would have died in there!" Doctor Zhang smiled modestly and said, "I'm just doing my best." Everyone came forward, congratulated each other, and shared the joy of success.

Their faces were filled with bright smiles and their eyes were shining with excitement.

Their cheerful laughter echoed in the cave, dispelling the previous gloom and fear.

In this mysterious place, they not only obtained rich treasures, but also experienced life and death tests and improved their own strength.

They realized that they were no longer the powerless villagers, but warriors who had experienced the baptism of wind and rain.

They have greater power and firmer beliefs.

Carrying treasures and secret books, everyone walked out of the mysterious place along the same path they came.

The sunshine shines on them, making them warm and comfortable.

They took a deep breath, feeling the fresh air, their hearts filled with hope and longing.

"Where are we going next?" asked Hunter Wang, with excitement gleaming in his eyes.

Doctor Zhang closed the secret book, raised the corners of his mouth slightly, looked into the distance, and said meaningfully: "To change our destiny..."

They embarked on a new journey with treasures and secret books.

Everyone's face was filled with a confident smile and their eyes were shining with expectations for the future.

Luo Xiaoyu jumped around excitedly, waving the dagger in her hand from time to time, as if she had seen a bright future.

Although Xiaohong was not as outspoken as Luo Xiaoyu, her hands tightly holding the cloth bag containing the secret book also showed her inner excitement.

The sunlight shines through the dense leaves, casting mottled spots of light. The breeze blows, the leaves make rustling sounds, and the birds sing happily on the branches. Everything seems so peaceful and harmonious.

However, beneath this seemingly calm surface, there is a sense of unease.

There was a subtle sense of solemnity in the air, as if some danger was approaching quietly.

After walking for a while, everyone keenly felt that the atmosphere around them had changed.

The cheerful birdsong disappeared, the wind stopped blowing, and the surroundings became extremely quiet, so quiet that it made people feel a little creepy.

An inexplicable feeling of oppression enveloped everyone's heart, causing them to involuntarily slow down their pace and look around vigilantly.

Suddenly, a group of men in black rushed out from the dense forest and surrounded everyone.

They are all agile and have cold eyes, like messengers from hell, exuding a terrifying aura.

The leader of the men in black stepped forward and said in a deep voice: "Hand over the treasures and secret books in your hands, and I will spare your life!"

When everyone heard this, their expressions suddenly changed.

They understood that they had encountered a powerful enemy.

Doctor Zhang stepped forward and said in a deep voice: "We have gone through untold hardships to obtain these things. We will never give them to you!"

The man in black sneered: "If you don't accept my toast, you will be punished! Then don't blame us for being rude!" As soon as he finished speaking, the man in black rushed forward and launched a fierce attack on everyone.

The black-clad man's moves were fierce and fast, and everyone was unable to resist for a moment.

Although Luo Xiaoyu has a reckless personality, she is experienced in combat. She waved her dagger and struggled to resist the attack of the man in black.

Xiaohong guarded the secret book tightly in her hand and prevented the man in black from getting close.

"Secret book...hand it over..." A man in black approached Xiaohong, and his hoarse voice was like a call from hell.

Xiao Hong's eyes shone, and she dodged the attack of the man in black. However, the man in black showed a weird smile...

The black-clad man's blade shuttled back and forth like a ghost, making a sharp sound of breaking through the air and flashing a heart-pounding cold light in the sunlight.

A long cut was made on Li the Hunter's shoulder, and blood instantly dyed his clothes red. He groaned and staggered back.

Blacksmith Zhao waved the hammer in his hand, trying to block the attack of the man in black, but the other party dodged it nimbly. He was kicked hard in the chest and flew backwards like a kite with a broken string. He fell heavily to the ground with a dull sound and blood oozing from the corner of his mouth.

The air was filled with a strong smell of blood, mixed with the fishy smell of soil and leaves, which made people feel nauseous.

The screams, the clash of weapons, and the sinister laughter of the men in black intertwined together, echoing in the dense forest like a symphony from hell.

Luo Xiaoyu's dagger was covered in blood. Her arms were numb and she felt a sharp pain at the base of her thumb. There were also several long bloodstains on her body.

She gritted her teeth and tried hard not to fall down, but a deep feeling of powerlessness surged in her heart. The strength of these men in black was far beyond her imagination.

Xiaohong's heart sank to the bottom. Her hands tightly held the secret book, and her knuckles turned pale from the force. Her eyes swept over her fallen companions. Their painful groans pierced her heart like sharp blades.

She had never seen such a powerful enemy before. Her previous experiences seemed as ridiculous as children playing house to her. Could they really escape this time?

An unprecedented feeling of fear surged into her heart, making her feel suffocated.

Just when everyone was in despair, Granny Lin, who was always smiling, suddenly had a sharp look in her eyes, like a sword drawn from its sheath. She picked up a thick wooden stick on the ground and rushed towards the man in black who was closest to her.

Granny Lin's speed was so fast that she didn't seem like an old woman at all. The wooden stick in her hand made a whistling sound as she smashed the man in black's shoulder hard. With a "click" sound, the man in black's shoulder was broken by her and he let out a shrill scream.

Everyone was stunned by this sudden change. They looked at Granny Lin in disbelief, as if they were looking at a stranger.

Granny Lin did not stop her attack. She swung the wooden stick like a tiger descending from a mountain, chopping left and right. Wherever she went, the men in black fell down with screams.

The man in black obviously did not expect that an old woman who seemed so frail could have such amazing explosive power, and was caught off guard for a moment.

Granny Lin's bravery was like a shot of adrenaline, injected into everyone's body. The flame of hope rekindled in their eyes. They cooperated with each other and launched a counterattack against the men in black again. The battle once again entered a white-hot stage.

"This old woman... is quite interesting!" A man in black said in a low voice. He wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and a playful smile appeared on his face. As soon as he finished speaking, he took out a black token from his arms, put it to his mouth, and whispered something.

The man in white had his sleeves fluttering and a faint white halo shrouded his body. He stood side by side with Master Lingyin, with his hands clasped together, silently chanting a profound spell.

A dazzling golden light burst out from Master Lingyin's body and intertwined with the white light from the man in white, forming a huge column of light that shot straight into the sky.

Wherever the beam of light passed, the men in black flew backwards like fallen leaves caught in a strong wind, screaming in agony and looking miserable.

Some were directly shocked by the light column and vomited blood, while others crashed into trees, making dull impact sounds.

The men in black wailed one after another, and their swords made crisp sounds when they fell to the ground. Their originally ferocious eyes were now filled with fear.

Everyone looked at the scene before them, and suddenly they felt an indescribable excitement. (End of this chapter)