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

They looked at those once invincible men in black, who were now fleeing like stray dogs, and felt a sense of accomplishment in their hearts.

Luo Xiaoyu excitedly waved the dagger in her hand and laughed; Zhao the blacksmith also stood up with difficulty, waving the hammer in his hand, as if celebrating their victory; even Doctor Zhang, who usually had a frown on his face, showed a faint smile.

They clearly felt that after this period of training, their strength had indeed been greatly improved.

Xiaohong snuggled up to the man in white, feeling the warmth coming from him.

The man in white lowered his head and looked at her gently. Luo Xiaoyu was supported by Wang the Hunter. Although both of them were injured, they had bright smiles on their faces.

Li the Hunter patted his chest, smiled naively, and encouraged others. There was a lot of warmth between them.

Just when everyone thought the outcome was settled and were preparing to celebrate their victory, a cold voice suddenly rang out, like a demonic sound from hell, making people shudder.

I saw a man in black armor slowly walking out from the depths of the dense forest.

His eyes were like those of a poisonous snake, cold and full of murderous intent. He exuded a strong sense of oppression that made people feel terrified.

With every step he took, the ground seemed to shake slightly and the air seemed to freeze.

Everyone looked at him in shock, their hearts filled with confusion and fear. They didn't understand why such a powerful enemy appeared. They even felt that they didn't even have the strength to fight.

The leader of the men in black slowly raised his hands, his black gloves gleaming with metallic luster. He sneered and said in a sinister tone, "The game has just begun..."

The appearance of the leader of the men in black was like a dark cloud covering the sun, instantly dispelling the joy that had just risen in the crowd.

Xiaohong clutched the sleeves of the man in white tightly, her knuckles turning white. She could feel that his body was slightly tense, which was the reaction when facing a strong enemy.

Luo Xiaoyu's smile froze on her face, replaced by deep alertness. Her originally lively eyes were now full of vigilance.

Li the Hunter's honest smile also disappeared, replaced by a solemn expression. He tightly grasped the hunting knife in his hand, and beads of sweat oozed out of his rough skin.

Granny Lin held Doctor Zhang's hand tightly, her old body trembling slightly, and she seemed to feel an unprecedented crisis.

The surrounding trees seemed to feel the oppressive feeling emanating from the man in black. They no longer made any rustling sounds, and the air became heavy and depressing.

The dense forest, which should have been filled with singing birds and fragrant flowers, now seemed as gloomy as hell, making people feel creepy.

"Hmph!" The leader of the men in black snorted coldly, as if it was a call from hell. He moved, and his figure appeared in front of everyone like a ghost in an instant.

The black sword in his hand flashed with a cold light, cutting through the air and making a sharp whistling sound.

Wherever the blade passed, it left behind dark cracks, like black lightning, which was frightening.

The attacks of the leader of the men in black were fierce and strange, and every move carried the breath of death.

Luo Xiaoyu was the first to be hit. She waved the dagger in her hand and tried to block it, but was easily shaken off by the leader of the men in black. The dagger flew out of her hand and flew into the distance.

Hunter Li roared, raised his hunting knife and slashed at the leader of the men in black, but was kicked away by the leader and hit the tree trunk heavily with a dull sound.

Everyone fought back hard. Blacksmith Zhao swung his hammer at the leader of the men in black, but was knocked away by his palm. The hammer hit the ground so hard that it shook slightly.

Master Lingyin clasped his hands together and silently chanted the Buddha's name, hoping to influence the leader of the men in black with Buddhist teachings, but he was blocked by the cold aura emanating from him, and the Buddha's name dissipated powerlessly in the air.

Hunter Wang waved the bow in his hand, and the arrow shot towards the leader of the men in black like a meteor, but he dodged it easily. The arrow nailed on the tree trunk, making a crisp sound.

Elder Chen frowned, and tried hard to recall the records in ancient books, trying to find the weakness of the leader of the men in black.

He tried to observe the actions of the men in black and try to find the pattern in them. However, the attacks of the leader of the men in black were completely disorganized. Every move was unexpected and unpredictable.

Just as Elder Chen was concentrating on observing, the leader of the men in black suddenly attacked with a fierce palm wind, knocking him to the ground.

The leader of the men in black sneered again. He slowly raised his hand, and the black long sword was spinning in his hand. The air seemed to become thicker.

"Next..." His voice was low and hoarse, like the whisper of a devil, "...it's time to harvest."

Blood splattered, staining the ground and everyone's clothes red.

Li the Hunter covered his chest with his hands, blood continuously oozing out from between his fingers. He fell to the ground in pain, his face as pale as paper.

There was a deep cut on the blacksmith Zhao's arm, and blood was gushing out. He gritted his teeth and endured the pain, but he was too weak to lift the heavy hammer.

Master Lingyin's cassock was torn, revealing a bleeding wound. He sat cross-legged on the ground, muttering something, but was unable to stop the black-clad leader from pressing forward.

Hunter Wang was stabbed in the leg, blood staining his trouser legs red. He fell to the ground, groaning in pain.

The air was filled with a strong smell of blood, which made people feel sick.

The originally green grass has now been dyed red with blood, like a Shura hell.

The strength of the crowd was severely weakened. They fell to the ground one by one, groaning in pain, unable to fight anymore.

The leader of the men in black stood in a pool of blood, like a god of death from hell. His black sword was dripping with blood and flashing a chilling light.

Xiaohong clutched the sleeve of the man in white tightly, her body trembling slightly, her eyes full of fear and despair.

She looked at her companion lying in a pool of blood, and her heart was filled with powerlessness.

Hope seems to have become out of reach.

The leader of the men in black approached step by step, the long sword in his hand raised high, and the blade flashed with a cold light.

The shadow of death loomed over everyone, and the breath of despair filled the air.

At this critical moment, Luo Xiaoyu, who had always been timid, suddenly screamed. She rushed towards the leader of the men in black regardless of everything. The broken sword in her hand was like a flash of lightning, piercing the leader's throat.

Everyone looked at this scene in astonishment, not understanding why Luo Xiaoyu suddenly became so brave.

Luo Xiaoyu's action was completely beyond the expectations of the leader of the men in black. He had to retract the long sword in his hand and block Luo Xiaoyu's attack.

This brief moment created a precious opportunity for everyone.

Hunter Li endured the pain, picked up the hunting knife on the ground, and rushed towards the leader of the men in black again.

Blacksmith Zhao also struggled to stand up, waving the broken hammer in his hand and joined the battle.

Master Lingyin silently chanted the Buddha's name, and a golden light emanated from his body, illuminating the entire dense forest.

The man in white looked at everything that was happening before his eyes. He slowly raised his hand and felt the energy flowing in the air...

"Could it be..." he muttered to himself, "This is..."

The man in white's eyes flashed with brilliance, air surged around his body, and his clothes fluttered.

A crystal clear sword appeared out of thin air in his hand. The sword exuded a faint chill, and the tip of the sword pointed directly at the leader of the men in black.

"This is... 'Sky Frost Sword Technique'!" He growled, and his body moved like lightning, instantly approaching the leader of the men in black.

The sword flashed, and a sharp sword energy broke through the air and hit the chest of the leader of the men in black.

The leader of the men in black groaned and flew backwards like a kite with a broken string, falling heavily to the ground. The black sword flew out of his hand and stabbed into the ground, the blade making a buzzing sound.

He covered his chest, blood gushed out of his mouth, his face was full of pain, and his originally arrogant demeanor disappeared in an instant.

Seeing this, everyone was greatly encouraged.

Luo Xiaoyu swung the broken sword, and the sword energy was like a rainbow, going straight to the throat of the leader of the men in black.

Hunter Li endured the severe pain and swung his hunting knife with a whistling sound as he fiercely chopped at the leg of the leader of the men in black.

Blacksmith Zhao roared, and the broken hammer smashed towards the head of the leader of the men in black like a meteorite.

Master Lingyin clasped his hands together and muttered something. A golden light enveloped the leader of the men in black, restricting his movements.

Hunter Wang pulled the bowstring to its full extent, and arrows rained down at the leader of the men in black.

The leader of the men in black was caught in a dilemma and in danger under the siege of the crowd.

New wounds continued to appear on his body, and blood dyed his clothes and the ground red.

His breathing became rapid, his movements became slow, and his originally fierce attack became weak and powerless.

Xiaohong looked at the man in white with heartache. His face was pale and there was a trace of blood at the corner of his mouth, but he gave Xiaohong a strong smile.

Blacksmith Zhao and Hunter Li supported each other. They were both injured, but their eyes were full of determination.

Everyone encouraged and cared for each other, showing tremendous unity and warmth in difficult times.

Just when everyone thought victory was in sight, the leader of the men in black suddenly howled to the sky, and a powerful black airflow gushed out of his body, knocking everyone away. "Hahahaha..." He laughed, "Do you think... you can defeat me like this?" He slowly raised his right hand, and a ball of black energy condensed in his palm, emitting a suffocating sense of oppression.

"Feel... despair!"

The black energy swept in like a raging wave, with the momentum to destroy the world, and hit everyone hard.

The golden light of Master Lingyin was instantly swallowed up, and everyone flew backwards like kites with broken strings and fell heavily to the ground.

"Puff..." Xiaohong spat out a mouthful of blood and felt a sharp pain in her chest. She struggled to get up, but found that her limbs were weak and her whole body was sore.

Luo Xiaoyu was also scratched, and she covered her burning arm. Granny Lin's crutch fell to the ground, and she hunched over, coughing continuously.

Doctor Zhang was dressed in tattered clothes, with blood oozing from the corners of his mouth. He managed to keep his body steady, but his eyes were extremely solemn.

The man in white turned even paler. He knelt on one knee, holding the sword tightly in his hand, trying to support his body.

Hunter Li and Blacksmith Zhao also fell to the ground, their bodies covered with blood and looking miserable.

The surrounding environment seemed to have fallen into the abyss of death. Black energy surged in the air, suppressing people to the point of suffocation.

"We...can't give up!" Blacksmith Zhao said with difficulty, his voice hoarse.

Li the Hunter nodded, he clenched his teeth and struggled to stand up.

A gleam of determination flashed in Xiaohong's eyes. She looked at the man in white.

The leader of the men in black laughed wildly toward the sky, his voice full of contempt and cruelty.

"Hahaha, ants, your struggle is in vain! Today, you will all become sacrifices to my power!" He raised his hands, and black energy condensed in his palms, turning into sharp blades, slashing at the crowd frantically.

Everyone tried their best to avoid the attack. Luo Xiaoyu was agile and kept shuttling between the black blades, while the sword in the hand of the man in white turned into rays of light and shadows, blocking the attack of the black blades.

Li the Hunter and Zhao the Blacksmith stood on the left and right, using their bodies to block the black blade. New wounds kept appearing on their bodies, and blood was flowing, but they still did not retreat.

Elder Chen's eyes were sharp as torches. He observed the attack patterns of the men in black and gave orders loudly: "Xiaohong, pay attention to his left side! Xiaoyu, go around to his back! Men in white, cover us!"

Under the command of Elder Chen, everyone began to have some opportunities to fight back.

While the man in black was attacking the man in white, Luo Xiaoyu suddenly jumped out from behind and kicked the man in black hard in the lower back.

The man in black was caught off guard and his body swayed slightly, but he quickly steadied himself, turned around, and looked at Luo Xiaoyu with a sinister look. He opened his bloody mouth and made a hoarse voice: "I'll let you know the price of angering me!" The black energy on his body surged again, like a bomb about to explode.

At this critical moment, Elder Chen suddenly shouted: "Everyone be careful, he is going to..."

Before Elder Chen finished speaking, the black energy on the leader of the men in black exploded like a volcano, forming a shock wave that knocked everyone to the ground again.

Xiaohong felt as if her internal organs were shifted, a fishy and sweet taste surged in her throat, and her vision went blurry.

She heard the painful groans of her companions, smelled the strong smell of blood in the air, and felt the vibrations from the ground. All her senses became dull and numb.

A piece of gravel cut a deep wound on Luo Xiaoyu's arm, and blood gushed out, staining her sleeve red.

She gritted her teeth, endured the pain, and struggled to stand up, but found that her legs had lost feeling.

Doctor Zhang used up his last bit of strength to stuff a pill into Xiaohong's mouth, "Xiaohong, hold on!" His voice was so weak that it was almost inaudible, but there was a determined look on his face.

The sword in the white-clothed man's hand had broken. He used the broken sword to support his body and stared at the leader of the black-clothed men with cold eyes. Even though he was seriously injured, he was not afraid at all.

Hunter Li and Blacksmith Zhao protected Grandma Lin tightly, using their bodies to block the remaining power of the shock wave for her.

They were covered in blood, as if they had been fished out of a pool of blood, but they still did not give up.

Xiaohong felt her consciousness gradually becoming blurred, and she knew she could not hold on any longer.

But she was unwilling to give up. She had not yet found her own happiness, had not yet spent her life with the man in white, had not yet...

She looked at her companions around her. They were also seriously injured, but still struggling.

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At this moment, the hunter Wang, who had been unknown all this time, suddenly took out a black stone from his arms. The stone had a strange shape, with some strange patterns carved on the surface, and emitted a faint glow.

Everyone was stunned when they saw this.

Hunter Wang held up the stone high and said, "This is what I got when I was exploring a secret place before. I don't know what it's useful for, but now..." The dim light on the stone suddenly became brighter, forming a light curtain that enveloped everyone.

The attack of the leader of the men in black landed on the light curtain and was completely blocked!
Everyone looked at this scene in surprise.
"What...is this?" Xiaohong asked weakly.

Hunter Wang shook his head and said, "I don't know either, but it seems to be able to withstand the attacks of the men in black." Everyone took advantage of this hard-earned respite and took the time to regulate their breathing and recover.

"This power..." Elder Chen stared at the black stone, a gleam in his eyes, "I seem to have seen it somewhere..." He raised his head suddenly and looked at Wang the Hunter, "Where did you get this stone?"

Hunter Wang pointed to a mountain shrouded in mist in the distance and said, "There..."

Before Wang the Hunter finished speaking, Elder Chen suddenly thought of something and his face changed suddenly, "Not good! That's the sealed place! That stone is the key to seal the ancient beast!"

In the blink of an eye, the black stone suddenly burst into a dazzling light, and a powerful suction force sucked everyone in.

Everyone's eyes went dark, and when they regained their vision, they found themselves in a strange space.

In the center of the space, a huge black sphere was floating, emitting heart-pounding energy fluctuations.

"Oh no, the seal has been broken!" Elder Chen exclaimed.

The black sphere suddenly exploded, and a ferocious giant beast appeared in front of everyone.

It looks like a Qilin, but is completely black, with red eyes, and exudes a murderous aura.

"Roar——" The giant beast let out an earth-shaking roar, and a strong air wave knocked everyone to the ground.

"Everyone be careful, this is the ancient ferocious beast - Taotie!" Elder Chen shouted.

Everyone took out their magic weapons and prepared to fight.

However, the power of Taotie was far beyond their imagination.

It wielded its sharp claws, and every attack carried the power to destroy the world.

Everyone struggled to hold on, but was defeated one after another.

At the critical moment, Xiaohong remembered the black stone in Wang the Hunter's hand.

She shouted, "Hurry up and use that stone!"

Upon hearing this, Hunter Wang immediately threw the black stone at Taotie.

The black stone turned into a stream of light and shot into the center of Taotie's eyebrows.

Taotie let out a painful roar, and its huge body fell to the ground with a bang.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief when they saw this.

"We won!" Luo Xiaoyu cheered.

Everyone hugged each other and celebrated this hard-earned victory.

However, at this moment, something changed suddenly.

The sealed area began to collapse, and space cracks continued to appear.

Everyone realized that they had to leave here as soon as possible.

"Hurry up!" Elder Chen shouted. Everyone used their skills to escape to the exit.

Just as they were about to escape, Xiaohong suddenly stopped.

She looked back and saw the man in white was pinned down by a huge rock, unable to move.

"The man in white!" Xiao Hong exclaimed. She rushed back desperately.

"Xiaohong, don't!" Everyone wanted to stop her, but it was too late.

Xiaohong pushed the boulder away with all her strength. The man in white escaped and the two hugged each other tightly.

"Let's go together!" Xiao Hong said. (End of this chapter)