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

"Be careful!" Li the hunter yelled, pulled a villager who was about to be attacked behind him, and took a claw attack himself.

He groaned and a deep blood mark appeared on his arm.

The battle became more intense, and the passage was filled with the sound of metal clashing, shouts of killing, and the wailing of puppets.

The puppets were smashed one after another, and the metal parts scattered on the ground looked particularly cold under the flickering light.

Although the puppets were in chaos, some of them continued to attack everyone, and the battle was far from over.

The crowd fought and retreated, moving slowly towards the center of the maze.

As more and more puppets attacked each other, a path leading to the center of the maze gradually emerged.

"It seems that this is the way out." The man in white said in a deep voice, with a firm light flashing in his eyes.

He took Xiaohong's hand and held it tightly, "Let's go!"

Everyone moved forward cautiously along the new road.

The sound of the flute became clearer and clearer, as if it was not far ahead.

However, they were full of vigilance, as no one knew what dangers were waiting for them in the center of the maze.

"Wait..." Elder Chen suddenly stopped and looked around vigilantly, "This flute sound..."

At the end of the passage, the sound of the flute became clearer and clearer, as if lingering in my ears, low and melodious.

Everyone held their breath and approached cautiously, taking every step with extreme caution.

The air seemed to freeze, making it hard to breathe.

It was eerily quiet all around. Apart from the plaintive flute music, there was no other sound.

Only the rapid breathing and heartbeats of the crowd sounded particularly harsh in the silence.

Beads of sweat oozed from their palms, they clenched their weapons tightly, and stared straight ahead. No one knew what was waiting for them at the end of the flute sound.

Suddenly, a dazzling light appeared in front of us, like a rising sun, dispelling the surrounding darkness.

The light flickered and looked like a dream, as if some mysterious power was surging in it, which made people feel awe.

Everyone was curious and scared, and couldn't help but slow down their pace.

"What is that?" Luo Xiaoyu couldn't help but ask in a low voice, breaking the suffocating silence.

The light was getting closer and stronger. When everyone saw it clearly, they couldn't help but gasp.

That was not a treasure, but a huge phantom beast.

It has a huge body, shrouded in a faint halo, and exudes a terrifying aura.

Its eyes are bloodshot, as if it can see through people's hearts, which is chilling.

"Be careful!" The man in white shouted in a low voice and instantly took out his magic weapon.

I saw a dazzling light shooting out from the magic weapon and heading straight towards the phantom beast.

The Phantom Beast let out a deafening roar, and as it moved, a black energy wave came towards it.

The two forces collided violently in the air, making a deafening roar.

Strong energy fluctuations spread in all directions, causing the surrounding space to distort, with air waves rolling, sand and rocks flying, making it difficult for everyone to open their eyes.

"This phantom beast is too strong!" Doctor Zhang said with difficulty, his tone full of worry.

Everyone joined forces to attack, but the phantom beast easily resolved the situation. They were beaten back one after another and were clearly at a disadvantage.

Every attack of the Phantom Beast carries with it great force, making it difficult for everyone to resist.

As its claws swung, the space seemed to be torn apart, which was terrifying.

"We can't go on like this!" Master Lingyin frowned, and a trace of solemnity flashed in his compassionate eyes.

Just when everyone was about to be unable to resist, the phantom beast launched another attack, and a strong energy shock wave hit everyone...

"puff!"

"what……"

Li the Hunter and Zhao the Blacksmith were the first to be hit head-on by the Phantom Beast's energy shock wave. The two flew backwards like kites with broken strings and fell heavily to the ground.

Li the Hunter covered his chest, a mouthful of blood spurted out, and his face turned pale in an instant.

Blacksmith Zhao was not in a much better condition. A deep bloodstain appeared on his thick arm, and blood was flowing out, staining his clothes red.

"Hunter Li! Blacksmith Zhao!" Hunter Wang exclaimed, ran over and helped the two men up, anxiously checking their injuries.

When everyone saw this, their hearts sank suddenly. Their originally high morale was hit, and a feeling of despair spread in their hearts.

The power of the Phantom Beast was beyond their imagination. Every attack it made carried a force that could destroy the world, and they were simply unable to resist it.

Everyone tried their best but couldn't even damage its fur. Instead, they suffered heavy casualties on their side.

This phantom beast was like an insurmountable barrier, standing in front of them and making them feel deeply powerless.

Xiaohong looked at the wounded people and felt extremely anxious. She tightly held the treasure in her hand, but she didn't know what to do. She could only watch everyone being ravaged by the phantom beast.

Fear and despair tightly wrapped around her heart like a poisonous snake, making her feel suffocated.

Just when everyone was about to despair, Master Lingyin suddenly stepped forward, clasped his hands together, and muttered something.

A soft light emanated from him, enveloping everyone.

At the same time, the old man in white also moved. He waved the whisk in his hand, and a dazzling light shot towards the phantom beast.

"Buzz!"

The two forces merged into one, bursting out with earth-shaking energy, and temporarily suppressed the Phantom Beast's attack.

The phantom beast let out a roar, and its huge body trembled violently, but it was still trapped in the light and unable to move.

Everyone was amazed when they saw this scene, and the flame of hope rekindled on their faces.

The powerful strength of Master Lingyin and the old man in white made them see the dawn of victory, and their originally low morale rose again.

"Let's go!" Doctor Zhang shouted and rushed forward first. The long sword in his hand flashed with cold light and pierced the vital point of the phantom beast.

The others also came to their senses, mustered up their courage, and launched a fierce attack on the phantom beast.

Various magical instruments and weapons were used together and hit the phantom beast hard.

Under the siege of the crowd, scars began to appear on the Phantom Beast's body. Although these scars were insignificant compared to its huge body, they gave everyone hope.

Just when everyone thought victory was in sight, Elder Chen suddenly exclaimed, pointed at the forehead of the phantom beast and shouted: "Look, the source of its power is there!"

Elder Chen's exclamation was like a flash of lightning that cut through the sky, instantly igniting hope in everyone's hearts.

They looked in the direction Elder Chen pointed, and indeed saw a crystal emitting a faint blue light embedded in the center of the Phantom Beast's forehead.

The crystal is not big, but it seems to contain endless power. It is it that continuously provides energy to the Phantom Beast.

"Attack that crystal!" Doctor Zhang shouted, with uncontrollable excitement in his voice.

The long sword in his hand cut through the air, making a crisp sword sound, and pointed directly at the crystal on the forehead of the phantom beast.

Others also reacted and focused all their attacks on that point.

For a moment, the light of various magic instruments and weapons intertwined together, converging into a dazzling beam of light, which, like a meteor, cut through the sky and shot towards the crystal of the phantom beast.

The Phantom Beast seemed to feel threatened as well and began to panic.

It waved its claws wildly, and energy waves ravaged the surrounding space, but its attacks were no longer as precise and powerful as before, and were full of disorder and chaos.

The fight became more and more courageous, everyone's face was filled with excitement and excitement, and the attacks in their hands became more fierce.

Their hearts were filled with admiration for Elder Chen. This weathered old man was not only knowledgeable, but also possessed extraordinary insight.

Everyone
"Bang!" With a crisp sound, the crystal on the Phantom Beast's forehead finally couldn't bear the weight and shattered.

In an instant, a powerful energy wave spread out in all directions, and everything around seemed to be still for a moment.

The phantom beast let out a shrill scream, and its huge body began to tremble violently. Then, like a broken mirror, it disappeared from everyone's sight.

Everyone cheered and their tense nerves finally relaxed.

They hugged each other tightly to celebrate this hard-earned victory.

After many hardships, they finally defeated the powerful phantom beast.
The crowd continued to move forward, passed through the passage, and the view in front of them suddenly opened up.

They came to an empty cave, in the center of which was suspended an ancient flute. The flute was emerald green, crystal clear, and emitting a soft light. It was the sound of the flute that attracted them here.

A mysterious power emanated from the flute, enveloping everyone.

They felt that wonderful changes were taking place in their bodies. A powerful force was surging in their bodies, and their meridians were becoming tougher, as if they were reborn.

Xiaohong looked at her hands excitedly, she felt that her strength had been greatly enhanced.

She felt an unprecedented powerful energy filling her body, making her feel extremely excited and thrilled.

Others felt the same as Xiaohong, and their faces were filled with surprise and excitement.

"We succeeded!" Luo Xiaoyu shouted excitedly, her voice full of joy and pride.

Not only did they defeat the powerful Phantom Beast, but they also gained such powerful power, which made them feel extremely proud and proud.

Everyone was immersed in joy. At this moment, Xiaohong hugged the man in white excitedly, and the man in white also hugged her tightly...

Xiaohong could no longer suppress her inner excitement. She threw herself into the arms of the man in white and hugged him tightly, as if she wanted to rub herself into his body.

The man in white also stretched out his arms and responded to Xiaohong's hug vigorously. His arms were warm and broad, as if they could accommodate all the beauty in the world.

The two hugged each other tightly, their breath blending together, and the air was filled with strong love, as if everything in the world was eclipsed.

All the noise around disappeared, only the sound of each other's heartbeats could be clearly heard. This is the joy of victory and the sweetness of love.

Granny Lin stood in the crowd, looking at everyone kindly. Her face was filled with a pleased smile, and the wrinkles at the corners of her eyes smoothed out like a blooming chrysanthemum.

She looked at these young people, just like watching her own children grow up, and her heart was filled with pride and honor.

This group of young people, unafraid of danger and hardship, marched forward courageously, and finally defeated the powerful phantom beast and gained mysterious power. They are the hope of the village and the pillars of the future.

She couldn't help but reach out and gently stroke the rough arm of Wang the Hunter beside her.

Cheers and shouts intertwined to form a symphony of victory.

Everyone hugged and high-fived each other, their faces filled with the joy of victory. Even their sweat-soaked clothes could not conceal their excitement.

Hunter Li and Blacksmith Zhao supported each other. Although they were injured, they had proud smiles on their faces.

They proved their worth with their bravery and wisdom, and their friendship deepened in the common battle.

Just as everyone was immersed in joy, the surrounding space began to change drastically.

The ground began to tremble, as if something was about to break out of the earth.

The originally dim cave began to become bright, and a dazzling light shot out from the depths of the cave.

A huge stone door slowly opened and appeared in front of everyone.

Ancient runes are carved on the stone gate, exuding a mysterious and powerful aura, as if it leads to another unknown world.

A mysterious force was calling them, as if guiding them in the direction they should go.

They felt their bodies tremble uncontrollably, their hearts filled with desire and anticipation.

They knew that a new journey was about to begin and they would once again embark on an unknown road.

"Let's go..." The man in white said softly as he looked at the stone door that was slowly opening.

His voice was low and magnetic, yet with a hint of excitement.

The world behind the stone gate was like an ancient well with no bottom to be seen, and the darkness swallowed up all the light.

Everyone took a deep breath and stepped into this unknown territory with excitement and curiosity.

Li the Hunter and Zhao the Blacksmith supported each other. The pain from the previous battle turned into medals of honor. They were full of expectations for this new world.

Xiaohong held Luo Xiaoyu's hand tightly and looked around anxiously. Granny Lin patted her shoulder kindly, giving her silent comfort.

Doctor Zhang calmly observed the surrounding environment, trying to find some clues.

Elder Chen and Master Lingyin were talking in low voices, seemingly discussing the mysteries of this space.

Stepping into the world behind the stone gate, everyone seemed to be in a void.

It was pitch black all around, and so quiet that even my own heartbeat could be heard clearly.

There was a cold and damp smell in the air, which made people shiver.

The soil under my feet was soft, and every step made a slight sound, which seemed particularly abrupt in this silent environment.

Everyone began to become alert, and the excitement in their hearts was gradually replaced by uneasiness.

Xiaohong and Luo Xiaoyu huddled together tightly, their breathing becoming rapid, as if something terrible was lurking in the darkness.

Hunter Li and Blacksmith Zhao clenched their weapons tightly, ready to deal with sudden danger at any time.

Doctor Zhang frowned. He felt a strange aura in the air around him, which made him feel very uncomfortable.

Suddenly, a dazzling white light flashed, and everyone subconsciously closed their eyes.

When they opened their eyes again, they found that the man in white was emitting a faint golden light. A powerful force emanated from him, and the air around him seemed to solidify.

"I... I feel my strength has increased!" the man in white said in surprise. He clenched his fists and felt the surging power in his body.

Everyone was amazed and cast envious glances at the man in white.

They also yearn for such power and are full of anticipation for the future journey.

Morale reached its peak at this moment.

The man in white was bathed in the admiring gazes of the crowd, standing confidently at the front of the team, like a general who was about to lead everyone to victory.

"Let's go, the new adventure is just beginning!"

"Wait..." The gray-haired hunter suddenly spoke, squinting his eyes and looking at the endless darkness in front of him, "It seems like there is something..."

Before the gray-haired hunter could finish his words, a group of ghost-like creatures suddenly jumped out of the darkness.

Their bodies are translucent, flashing with a faint green light, and flickering like will-o'-the-wisp.

The sharp scream cut through the silent air, making people shudder.

These ghosts were extremely fast and rushed in front of everyone in the blink of an eye.

"Be careful!" Li the Hunter shouted, and took the lead in swinging the spear in his hand, stabbing it hard at a ghost.

The spear pierced through the ghost's body, but it was like stabbing the air, causing no damage.

The ghost let out a shrill scream and pounced on Li the Hunter even more frantically.

Blacksmith Zhao also swung the hammer in his hand and smashed a ghost away.

However, the number of ghosts was too great. They surged in like a tide and surrounded everyone.

Li the Hunter and Zhao the Blacksmith struggled to resist the ghost's attack. Their movements were brave and decisive, and each blow was as powerful as thunder.

However, the ghosts are increasing in number and their attacks are becoming more and more fierce.

Wounds began to appear on everyone's bodies, and their physical strength gradually declined.

In order to protect the injured Luo Xiaoyu, Doctor Zhang was scratched on the arm by a ghost.

A black gas emerged from the wound and spread rapidly.

Doctor Zhang’s face turned pale. He clenched his teeth, endured the severe pain, and continued to fight.

The ghost's encirclement was getting smaller and smaller. Everyone felt that there was no hope of escape and a feeling of despair began to spread.

Xiaohong was frightened by the ghost's eerie breath and was trembling with fear. She held Luo Xiaoyu's hand tightly, as if she was grabbing the last straw.

"It's over... We are all going to die here..." a villager shouted in despair.

The ghost's screams became louder and louder, as if celebrating its impending victory.

The heartbeats of the crowd were like the beating of drums, hitting their eardrums again and again.

At this critical moment, Master Lingyin slowly raised the Buddhist beads in his hand...

The golden Buddhist beads spun rapidly in the hands of Master Lingyin, and he chanted Buddhist mantras. A solemn and sacred atmosphere filled the air.

As the last syllable fell, a dazzling golden light burst out from the Buddhist beads, instantly illuminating the entire space.

Wherever the golden light went, the ghostly creatures let out shrill screams, melted like ice and snow, and disappeared without a trace in the blink of an eye.

The eerie atmosphere in the air also dissipated, replaced by the warm and peaceful Buddha light. (End of this chapter)