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

"Everyone be careful! This guy's evil magic is very strange, be careful to avoid it!" Doctor Zhang reminded everyone loudly. The silver needle in his hand was ready. He calmly scanned the battle situation, looking for the best time to strike.

During the fierce battle, everyone gradually discovered that every time the black-faced man cast the "Bone-Eroding Demonic Flame", his body would become briefly stiff, as if it was a backlash of magic power brought about by the evil spell.

This is an opportunity!
The man in white was quick-eyed and quick-handed. While dodging a beam of demonic flame, he stabbed the black-faced man in the chest with a sword. The black-faced man had to dodge in a hurry, and his originally fierce attack also showed a flaw.

Li the hunter seized the opportunity and chopped the black-faced man's arm with his hunting knife, while Zhao the blacksmith swung his hammer and hit the black-faced man's legs.

The black-faced man screamed, staggered a few steps, and let out an unwilling roar.

"Come on!" Luo Xiaoyu shouted, the sword in her hand flashing with cold light. She and everyone else launched a fierce attack on the black-faced man again.

Sword lights intersected, knife shadows overlapped, Buddha's light shone, and the attacks of the crowd surged towards the black-faced man like a tide, and the black-faced man began to retreat step by step.

"Impossible! This is impossible!" the black-faced man roared. He couldn't believe what he saw.

Just when everyone thought victory was in sight, the black-faced man suddenly stopped retreating. He swept his sinister eyes over everyone, and a strange smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. He was like a dying beast, exuding a heart-pounding aura.

The black-faced man laughed wildly. His laughter was shrill and sharp, like the cry of an owl at night, which was creepy.

"In that case, let's be buried together!" His body began to swell, and his skin glowed a strange red, like an inflated blood ball that could burst at any time.

A suffocating pressure spread out, making it difficult for everyone to breathe.

There was a burnt smell in the air, as if something was burning.

"Oh no! He's going to self-destruct!" Doctor Zhang exclaimed, his face pale.

Everyone suddenly became confused and fled in all directions in fear, only to find that there was nowhere to hide.

The black-faced man's size was increasing faster and faster, and the pressure he exuded was becoming stronger and stronger, like a volcano about to erupt, which could swallow them up at any time.

"I haven't married yet!" Li the hunter cried in despair with a sad face.

Luo Xiaoyu held the sword tightly in her hand, and the sweat on the hilt soaked her palm.

She thought of her kind mother at home and her heart was filled with regret.

Xiaohong and the man in white hugged each other tightly, feeling each other's body temperature, as if this was their last comfort.

Xiaohong closed her eyes and tears fell silently.

The fear of death came like a tide, drowning her.

The black-faced man's body expanded to its limit, and his skin began to crack, revealing the bright red muscle tissue underneath.

A destructive force was brewing within him, and the air around him began to distort.

The crowd was oppressed by this force and could not breathe. It was as if they were in the deep sea and were about to be crushed by the huge water pressure.

"Goodbye forever..." Xiaohong murmured to herself, tightly grasping the hand of the man in white, interlocking their fingers.

"Boom——" A loud noise was heard, deafening.

"Wait a minute..." An old voice appeared out of nowhere, with a hint of unquestionable majesty.

An old man in a green robe appeared out of nowhere, with white hair and a youthful face, and an air of an immortal.

He waved the whisk in his hand, and a soft light enveloped the black-faced man, and his swollen body quickly returned to its original shape like a deflated ball.

The suffocating pressure also disappeared, and the burnt smell in the air gradually dissipated, replaced by a faint fragrance.

Everyone looked at the old man in green who appeared out of nowhere in astonishment, as if they saw a god coming.

When the black-faced man saw the old man in green, his originally ferocious expression instantly turned into one of horror. His pupils suddenly shrank and his body began to tremble involuntarily.

"You...you are still alive!" His voice was hoarse, with a hint of unbelievable fear.

Everyone looked at each other, filled with doubts.

Who is this old man?
Why could the black-faced man’s self-explosion be resolved so easily?

What is the grudge between him and the black-faced man?
The old man in green ignored the black-faced man's fear and took out a rare treasure from his wide sleeves.

This rare treasure is shaped like a lotus, crystal clear all over, emitting dazzling light, illuminating the entire space.

Everyone was attracted by the light of this rare treasure.

"This is the 'Purifying Lotus', which can help you improve your strength and slay demons and monsters." The old man in green robes spoke calmly, yet with unquestionable majesty.

When everyone heard this, their eyes were suddenly filled with surprise and desire.

The original despair was swept away, replaced by a burning fighting spirit.

They were full of gratitude to the old man in green robes.

"Thank you for the treasure, senior!" everyone said in unison, their voices filled with excitement and excitement.

The old man in green nodded slightly, his eyes swept across the crowd, finally stopping on the black-faced man, a meaningful smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

"This treasure is extremely powerful, you must use it with caution..." Before the old man finished speaking, a trace of greed flashed in the black-faced man's eyes, and his figure flashed...

The greedy light in the black-faced man's eyes was as hot as a poisonous snake, and his originally terrified expression was instantly replaced by madness.

He roared and rushed towards the old man in green like a wounded beast, his five fingers forming claws, and went straight to grab the "Pure World Lotus" in the old man's hand.

His attack was resolute, as if he wanted to tear everything apart.

The strong wind carried the black energy from his body, and like a devil with bared fangs and claws, it rushed towards the old man in green clothes.

He is extremely fast and as elusive as a ghost.

The old man in green faced the black-faced man's torrential attack but he just waved his whisk lightly.

A soft light flashed, and the black-faced man flew backwards like a kite with a broken string, hitting the wall heavily with a dull sound.

He struggled to get up, but found himself as if tied up and unable to move.

When everyone saw this scene, they were all amazed at the old man's strength.
"This man is at the end of his strength, you don't need to be afraid of him!" The old man in green gave a look and everyone understood immediately.

They all took out their weapons, coordinated with each other, and attacked the black-faced man together.

Master Lingyin chanted the Buddha's name, and the Buddhist beads in his hand emitted golden light, shining on the black-faced man, making him howl in pain; Zhao the blacksmith waved the hammer in his hand, and every blow brought a thousand pounds of force, and the air was filled with the harsh sound of metal colliding; Li the hunter and Wang the hunter cooperated tacitly, one in front and one behind, and the spears in their hands were like spirit snakes, going straight to the black-faced man's vital points.

Xiaohong looked at the old man in green with gratitude. She snuggled up to the man in white, feeling the warmth coming from him. This moment of peace seemed particularly precious.

They smiled at each other, and Granny Lin bowed deeply to the old man in green, thanking him for saving her life. Her people congratulated each other, the joy of surviving the disaster was reflected on their faces, and their friendship became even deeper in this life-and-death test.

With the help of the power of "Pure World Lotus", everyone's strength increased greatly.

The sword in Luo Xiaoyu's hand flashed with cold light, and every swing brought great power; Doctor Zhang used his mastery of medical skills to find the black-faced man's weaknesses and attack more accurately; Elder Chen used his rich knowledge to point out the black-faced man's movements to everyone, making everyone's attack more efficient.

Scars began to appear on the black-faced man's body, and blood stained his robes red.

He felt terrified, and he began to realize that he was no match for the crowd.

He wanted to escape, but found himself surrounded by people and unable to get away.

The black-faced man was forced back to the corner by the crowd. He was panting heavily, growling, and clenching his fists, as if he was still making a final struggle...

The black-faced man was forced into a corner, like a trapped beast, his heavy breathing echoing in the cramped space.

The unwillingness in his eyes almost became tangible, his clenched fists trembled slightly, and his knuckles turned white due to the force.

He glanced at the people surrounding him. Luo Xiaoyu's sword tip flashed coldly, Doctor Zhang's silver needle flickered, and Elder Chen's hair and beard were all standing on end. Everyone looked like a hunter, and he was a lamb to be slaughtered.

He let out a low growl, with a hint of madness in his desperation, trying to find a possibility of escape, but it was in vain.

Everyone stared at him vigilantly, not daring to relax at all.

The tip of Luo Xiaoyu's sword was always pointing at the black-faced man's throat, and the silver needle in Doctor Zhang's hand was ready to strike at any time.

Elder Chen narrowed his eyes and observed the black-faced man's every move, as if he could see through what he was thinking.

The air was filled with tension, and even the space around them seemed to freeze, making it hard to breathe. Suddenly, a white light flashed, and an old man in white appeared out of thin air.

He has white hair and a youthful face, with fluttering clothes, like a banished immortal.

His appearance made the already tense atmosphere even more weird.

When the black-faced man saw the old man in white, his originally fierce eyes instantly turned into fear, and his pupils suddenly contracted, as if he saw the god of death from hell.

His originally straight back also hunched, as if all the strength had been drained away.

Everyone was also surprised by the appearance of the old man in white. They didn't know who he was or why he came.

The sword in Luo Xiaoyu's hand trembled slightly, Doctor Zhang also stopped his movements, and Elder Chen stared at the old man in white.
“Please… please… spare me…” The black-faced man begged for mercy to the old man in white with a trembling voice. His voice was hoarse, like a broken bellows.

He knelt humbly on the ground and kowtowed continuously. His forehead made a dull sound when it hit the ground. Blood flowed down his forehead, staining the ground red.

The old man in white looked at him quietly without saying a word, his eyes were deep, as if he could see through everything.

He slowly raised his hand, pointed at the black-faced man, and said in a cold tone, "Do you admit your guilt?"

The black-faced man trembled all over, raised his head in horror, looked at the old man in white, his lips trembling, but unable to speak.

The old man in white ignored his fear and continued, "Do you know that everything you have done..."

The voice of the old man in white was like a heavy hammer, hitting everyone's heart.

He said slowly: "You know, everything you did not only harmed many innocent people, but also destroyed the peace of this land. You stole treasures, killed villagers, and took advantage of everyone's trust and kindness, but turned it all for your own benefit, exacerbating the suffering in the world."

His words sounded like thunder, stirring up waves of anger in everyone's heart.

The tip of Luo Xiaoyu's sword trembled slightly, and her black-faced man trembled violently as if struck by lightning. Sweat poured down like rain, and drops of cold sweat seeped out of his forehead.

"You can't deny all this, right?" The old man in white's voice remained calm, but the majesty in it made people shudder.

The scene before the black-faced man's eyes seemed to become blurred, and his heart was filled with regret and fear.

He collapsed to the ground, holding his head and sobbing quietly.

Tears mixed with sweat dripped onto the ground, as if lamenting his sins.

Xiaohong stood in the crowd with a complicated look in her eyes.

She saw the remorse in the black-faced man's heart and felt a trace of pity in her heart, but she also knew that justice must be served.

She clenched her fists and said firmly: "No matter how much he regrets now, it cannot change his past crimes. He must be punished as he deserves."

The old man in white glanced at everyone and nodded, as if acknowledging Xiaohong's determination.

He slowly raised his hand, and a clear light emanated from his fingertips, gradually condensing into a ball of light, which gently fell on the black-faced man.

The black-faced man's body stiffened, followed by a violent tremor.

He felt an invisible force surge into his body, instantly sealing all his abilities.

"From now on, you can no longer do evil." The voice of the old man in white was full of determination.

The black-faced man collapsed to the ground, his eyes dull, as if he had lost all consciousness.

Everyone looked at this scene and felt relieved.

Justice was finally fully served, and their respect for the old man in white reached its peak.

Elder Chen stepped forward and bowed deeply: "Thank you, old sir. Your fairness and wisdom give us hope."

The old man in white smiled and nodded, his eyes turned to Xiaohong and the man in white standing beside them.

The two smiled at each other. At that moment, it seemed that all the suffering and struggles disappeared, and only the bright future before them made people yearn for it.

Xiaohong and the man in white smiled at each other, their eyes flashing with pride and love for each other.

They are proud to be able to participate in such a just cause and their hearts are filled with beautiful visions of the future.

The corners of the white-clothed man's mouth rose slightly, and that faint smile concealed a firm belief, as if telling Xiaohong that no matter how many difficulties and obstacles lay ahead, he would stay by her side and face them together.

Granny Lin stood aside, watching the scene intently, with kindness and satisfaction flashing in her eyes.

She seemed to be watching her children grow up and mature step by step.

She whispered softly, "You kids have finally grown up." There was a hint of relief and pride in her words.

She raised her hand slightly, as if to applaud the children, but in the end she just smiled quietly, as if everything was within her expectations.

Everyone celebrated with each other, and everyone excitedly shared the thrill and excitement that had just occurred.

Luo Xiaoyu put away her sword, a proud smile on her face. She patted Li the Hunter on the shoulder and said loudly: "Today is really great! We have taken another big step forward!" Li the Hunter smiled naively, nodded, with a determined light flashing in his eyes.

Doctor Zhang breathed a sigh of relief, the silver needle in his hand trembling slightly. He turned to Granny Lin and said, "Thank you for your support. Without you, we wouldn't be here."

Elder Chen looked around, a gratified smile on his face.

He said loudly: "Today we not only defeated a villain, but also deepened our friendship. The road ahead is still long, and we need to continue to move forward hand in hand."

The old man in white looked at everyone gently and spoke slowly: "You have passed part of the test of the mysterious space. There are more challenges and truths waiting for you. The real test has just begun. Are you ready?"

Everyone's hearts were suddenly filled with anticipation and determination, and their eyes were burning with a flame of determination.

Luo Xiaoyu was the first to stand up and responded loudly: "We are all ready! No matter what lies ahead, we will face it together!"

The old man in white nodded slightly, his eyes deep, as if he saw the hope for the future through everyone.

He said softly, "Very good. The road ahead will only become more difficult. But as long as there is light in your heart, you will eventually find your own light."

Everyone nodded. Xiao Hong tightly grasped the hand of the man in white and said softly, "Let's keep going together."

The old man in white nodded and waved his hands, and the air around him seemed to solidify instantly.

An inexplicable sense of tension rose in the hearts of the people, but their eyes were full of determination and curiosity.

At this moment, the old man in white smiled slightly, looked into the distance, as if he saw some unknown scene, and left a meaningful sentence: "The real challenge is about to begin..."

Everyone continued to move forward with anticipation, passing through a dense jungle.

As they went deeper, the light around them gradually became dim, tall trees blocked out the sun, and the air was filled with a damp and rotten smell.

Everyone felt a little uneasy, as if some danger was approaching.

"Be careful!" The old man in white suddenly warned. His voice was low and powerful, instantly breaking the silence around them.

Everyone immediately became alert, huddled together, and looked around vigilantly.

The surrounding trees made a rustling sound, as if something was moving through them.

Suddenly, a group of evil beasts emerged from all directions!

They were of different shapes and ferocious faces, and they rushed towards the crowd with their fangs and claws bared.

"Ah!" Luo Xiaoyu exclaimed and subconsciously hid behind Xiaohong.

The sudden attack made everyone a little panicked, but they soon reacted.

Hunter Li and Blacksmith Zhao were the first to rush forward. They brandished their weapons and fought fiercely with the evil beast.

The hunting knife in Li the Hunter's hand flashed with cold light, and every blow was accurately cut at the vital point of the beast.

Blacksmith Zhao was wielding a huge hammer, and every blow was as powerful as thunder, smashing the evil beast to pieces.

Their bravery won the admiration of everyone and boosted the morale of others.

Granny Lin and Xiaohong hid behind the crowd, cheering them on.

However, there are too many evil beasts, and new ones keep joining the battle. (End of this chapter)