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

The man in white walked up to Xiaohong, gently held her hand, and said softly, "Don't be afraid, everything will be fine." Xiaohong felt the warmth of the man's palm, and a warm current surged in her heart. She looked at the man in white with gratitude.

Hunter Li and Blacksmith Zhao patted each other on the shoulders and laughed, as if they were brothers.

The friendship between them became even deeper during this treasure hunt.

"I was too impulsive before. I'm sorry everyone." Luo Xiaoyu sincerely apologized to everyone. Her previous arrogance had long disappeared, replaced by maturity and humility.

"It's okay, we all understand." Everyone expressed their understanding, and the friendship between them became stronger after the conflict was resolved.

Just as everyone was immersed in joy, the light inside the stone gate suddenly began to flicker, sometimes bright and sometimes dim, as if some danger was approaching...

There was a strange atmosphere in the air, which made people feel creepy.

The smiles on everyone's faces froze instantly. They looked around vigilantly, holding their weapons tightly, and prepared for battle...

The light inside the stone gate became increasingly intense, as if something was about to break out.

Everyone held their breath and stared at the flickering light nervously.

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

Suddenly, I felt dizzy and the originally solid ground became soft, as if I was stepping on clouds.

"What's going on?" Luo Xiaoyu exclaimed, and the dagger in her hand emitted a faint lightning, illuminating her frightened face.

Xiaohong tightly grasped the arm of the man in white, her body trembling slightly. She was so sensitive that she had already noticed the uneasiness in the air.

The scene inside the stone gate began to distort. The originally smooth stone walls melted and deformed like syrup roasted by a raging fire, forming hideous whirlpools that looked like countless monsters' mouths, wanting to swallow everything.

The air was filled with a sickening stench, accompanied by low whimpering sounds that were creepy.

Fear spread among the crowd. Although Li the Hunter and Zhao the Blacksmith were strong, they were frightened by the scene before them and turned pale. They huddled together, cold sweat running down their backs.

Elder Chen's hands were shaking and his eyes were cloudy. He vaguely felt that what appeared this time might not be a good sign.

Just when everyone was at a loss and filled with despair, a dazzling light suddenly burst out from the old man in white.

He formed seals with his hands and muttered something. A strong airflow spread out from him to the surroundings, and the originally shaking space gradually stabilized.

Everyone exclaimed and looked at the old man in white. They had never seen such powerful strength, as if a god had descended.

The previous anxiety and fear disappeared at this moment, replaced by trust and hope.

The old man in white felt the trusting gazes of the crowd, and a sense of responsibility surged in his heart. He restrained his aura, and with a sharp gaze, he calmly examined the changes in the surrounding environment.

The vortex on the stone wall was still twisting, but it was no longer as violent as before. Instead, it was rotating slowly and regularly.

He walked slowly towards the stone gate, stretched out his right hand, and gently touched the twisted stone wall. As soon as his fingertips touched, a strange energy surged into his body.

He closed his eyes tightly, carefully feeling the energy, and understood it in his heart. He said softly, "So that's it..."

Before he finished his words, the originally calm ground suddenly shook violently, the stones on the ground shattered one after another, and a black shadow emerged from the crack in the ground.

The gray-haired hunter flashed and stood in front of everyone, holding a bow and arrow, with a stern look in his eyes, and warned in a low voice: "Be careful!"

Dark shadows surged out like a tide. Their shapes were erratic and their speed was incredibly fast. They were like ghosts, making them elusive.

Everyone was caught off guard and exclamations rang out one after another.

These black shadows are not physical entities, but more like a condensation of some kind of energy, emitting a heart-pounding cold aura.

"Everyone be careful!" Li the Hunter roared and took the lead in swinging the hunting knife in his hand. A cold light flashed and a black shadow was split in half, but it quickly re-condensed as if it had not suffered any damage.

Blacksmith Zhao also swung his hammer and smashed it hard on the ground. The huge impact force repelled the surrounding black shadows, but they soon came back in larger numbers and with more fierce attack.

The attacks of the black shadows became more and more fierce. They seemed to be able to absorb the energy around them. Each attack carried a powerful impact that was difficult to resist.

Gradually, everyone fell into trouble. They fought hard, but the number of black shadows was too large and their attack methods were strange and unpredictable, making it difficult to defend against them.

"Ah!" Doctor Zhang screamed. His arm was hit by the black shadow. Blood splattered and the wound quickly turned black and spread, as if it was corroded by some toxin.

Everyone looked at him worriedly, and the atmosphere became more tense.

The shadows gathered more and more, and everyone was surrounded and felt there was no hope of escape.

A feeling of despair spread among the crowd. Xiaohong was frightened by the attack of the black shadow and was at a loss. She tightly grasped the arm of the man in white, her face pale and her body trembling.

"What should I do..." Xiaohong asked in a trembling voice. The man in white did not say anything, but just held her hand tightly with a firm look in his eyes, as if silently comforting her.

Just when everyone was about to give up, Master Lingyin suddenly took a step forward, put his hands together, and muttered something. A golden light emanated from his body, forcing the surrounding black shadows back...

The golden light surged out like a tide, instantly engulfing the surrounding dark shadows.

Master Lingyin had a solemn appearance, and his Sanskrit voice rang out, as if he were a god descending from heaven.

The man in white was not to be outdone. White light flowed around him and his sword energy was everywhere, slashing and killing the approaching black shadows one by one.

Everyone was stunned and amazed.

"Master, your skills are unparalleled!" Blacksmith Zhao couldn't help but admire him, his voice filled with awe.

"The young man in white is also a great hero!" Li Liehu echoed, with admiration in his eyes.

Everyone nodded. Under the protection of the two strong men, they temporarily stabilized their position and the flame of hope ignited in their hearts.

The man in white held Xiaohong tightly in his arms, stroked her hair, and comforted her softly: "Don't be afraid, I'm here." Xiaohong felt his warm embrace, and the fear in her heart gradually dissipated, replaced by a full sense of security and love.

Granny Lin bandaged Doctor Zhang's wound carefully. While bandaging, she said softly, "Doctor, you have to hold on. Granny is still waiting for you to treat me." Doctor Zhang smiled weakly.

People support and encourage each other, and their friendship deepens in times of crisis.

They fought side by side, resisting the attacks of the shadows together.
During the fierce battle, Elder Chen suddenly discovered that these black shadows were not ordinary monsters, but guardians of the treasure.

Behind the treasure, there is a huge conspiracy hidden, which involves the safety of the entire world.

"We must stop this conspiracy!" Elder Chen said in a firm tone, with wisdom flashing in his eyes.

When everyone heard this, they were shocked and realized that they had a heavy responsibility.

"Let's fight together!" everyone shouted in unison, and their voices echoed throughout the space.

"Are you ready?" The old man in white suddenly appeared in front of everyone and asked in a serious tone.

Everyone nodded seriously and looked forward with firm eyes.

Ahead are unknown challenges and numerous dangers, but they are ready. For the safety of the world, they will fight without hesitation...

"Let's go." The old man in white took the lead and walked towards the deep darkness.

A heavy haze hung over everyone's heart. Even though they had just shouted in unison the heroic words of "fighting together", when faced with this unknown conspiracy, feelings of uneasiness and tension still entangled them like vines.

Xiaohong held Luo Xiaoyu's hand tightly, and beads of sweat appeared on her palms.

Luo Xiaoyu held her hand in reverse and grinned as if she was relaxed, but the trembling corners of her mouth revealed her inner fear.

Even Elder Chen, who was usually calm and composed, frowned at this moment. The Buddhist beads he was rubbing in his hands made slight clinking sounds, striking on everyone's hearts one by one.

The air around seemed to be frozen, so oppressive that it made people feel breathless.

The strange plants that were originally flickering with light now dimmed, as if foreshadowing the impending danger.

The ground beneath my feet became harder, and every step felt like stepping on a taut drumhead, producing a dull echo. This echo was infinitely amplified in the silent space, adding a bit of tension.

The old man in white walked in the front, and the cane in his hand tapped the ground with a rhythmic "tap-tap" sound. This sound became the only support for everyone at this moment.

Everyone followed closely, taking every step carefully and scanning the surroundings vigilantly, fearing that something terrible would suddenly jump out from some corner.

Grandma Lin was old and had difficulty walking. Doctor Zhang endured the pain and supported her silently. The breathing of both of them was clearly audible, and it seemed particularly heavy in this silent environment.

Suddenly, a group of warriors in black armor appeared in front of them. They appeared silently like ghosts, and their cold armor reflected a chilling light in the dim light.

The leading black-armored warrior was tall and had a stern face. His voice was like the cold wind from hell, with unquestionable majesty: "Hand over the treasure, and I will spare your life."

"Don't even think about it!" Luo Xiaoyu has a hot temper and was the first to stand up and refute.

Everyone also drew their weapons and prepared for battle.

The atmosphere suddenly became tense and the air was filled with a strong smell of gunpowder.

The black-armored warrior looked at the resistance of the group of "ants" in front of him. He slowly raised the long sword in his hand, pointed the tip of the sword at everyone, and said in a cold tone: "If you don't accept my toast, you will be punished! Then don't blame me!" "Go!" The black-armored warrior gave an order...

Before the black-armored warrior finished his words, his figure shot out like an arrow, and the long sword in his hand cut through the air with a sharp whistling sound, and went straight for Luo Xiaoyu.

Although Luo Xiaoyu was impatient, she was not without combat experience. She dodged to the side and barely avoided the fatal blow. She stabbed with the dagger in her hand, but was easily blocked by the black-armored warrior.

Hunter Li roared and joined the battle, waving his hunting knife.

He was strong and healthy, and the hunting knife was wielded with great force in his hand. For a moment, he was evenly matched with the black-armored warrior.

Blacksmith Zhao was not to be outdone. He swung the hammer in his hand. Every blow was so powerful that the ground was shaking.

The black-armored warrior quickly adjusted himself and his attack became more fierce.

His figure was ghostly and his swordsmanship was exquisite. Li the Hunter and Zhao the Blacksmith gradually felt that they were unable to match his ability.

"Kill!" The rest of the black-armored warriors also joined the battle. They cooperated with each other tacitly and rushed towards the crowd like a black tide.

Doctor Zhang was unable to move due to his injury and was nearly stabbed by a sword. Fortunately, Granny Lin pushed him away in time, but she was injured as a result.

Everyone was surrounded by a team of black-armored warriors, and a feeling of despair was spreading.

Xiaohong was trembling with fear. She held Luo Xiaoyu's hand tightly, her nails almost digging into her flesh.

"What should I do..." Xiaohong's voice trembled and was almost inaudible.

Luo Xiaoyu gritted her teeth and tried to calm down and comfort her: "Don't be afraid, we will be fine."

At this critical moment, the man in white who had been silent all this time suddenly moved...

He slowly raised his head.

The man in white flashed and appeared in front of Luo Xiaoyu in an instant, blocking the attack of the black-armored warrior.

He moved as fast as lightning and slapped the black-armored warrior on the chest. A powerful force burst out, knocking the black-armored warrior away. He fell heavily to the ground, spitting blood.

Everyone was shocked when they saw this.

They didn't expect that the usually taciturn man in white actually possessed such powerful strength.

Xiaohong widened her eyes even more, with a look of disbelief in her eyes.

She had never seen the man in white take action, and she had no idea he was so powerful.

"How amazing!" Luo Xiaoyu couldn't help but exclaimed, her eyes full of admiration.

Others echoed this, looking at the man in white with eyes full of admiration and hope.

The man in white ignored the crowd's admiration. He remained calm as he glanced at the remaining black-armored warriors.

"Who are you?" the man in white asked in a cold tone.

The black-armored warriors looked at each other in surprise. They had not expected that this seemingly inconspicuous young man actually possessed such powerful strength.

"We are following orders. You'd better not meddle in other people's business." The leading black-armored warrior said calmly.

"Following orders?" The man in white sneered, "Following whose orders?"

"No comment!" The black-armored warrior gritted his teeth and refused to reveal a word.

A cold light flashed in the white-clothed man's eyes, and his figure flashed again, instantly appearing in front of the leading black-armored warrior.

He grabbed the black-armored warrior by the collar and lifted him up.

“Speak! Otherwise…” The man in white spoke in a cold tone with murderous intent in his eyes.

The black-armored warrior's face was pale and his eyes were full of fear.

He knew that he might be in great danger today.

At this moment, a horn sounded suddenly from afar. The black-armored warriors heard the horn sound.
"Our reinforcements have arrived!" the leading black-armored warrior laughed proudly.

The man in white frowned slightly, with a bad feeling in his heart.

He turned his head and looked into the distance, only to see a huge army heading towards this side.

"Not good!" Elder Chen's face changed drastically, "Their reinforcements have arrived, let's go!"

Everyone was shocked when they heard this.

They didn't expect that the reinforcements from the black-armored warriors would arrive so quickly.

"Want to leave? That's not that easy!" The leading black-armored warrior sneered, "None of you will leave here alive today!"

The man in white hugged Xiaohong tightly and whispered in her ear: "Don't be afraid, I will protect you."

Xiaohong clutched the sleeve of the man in white tightly, her eyes full of fear and anxiety.

"Don't worry, I'm here, nothing will happen." The man in white comforted.

Granny Lin walked over to Doctor Zhang and asked with concern, "Doctor, how is your injury?"

"It's okay, just a minor injury." Doctor Zhang said while enduring the pain.

"Don't panic, let's fight together!" Luo Xiaoyu shouted loudly.

Everyone encouraged each other.

However, when they saw the huge army in the distance, their hopes were shattered again.

"This...how is this possible..." Xiaohong said tremblingly.

"It seems that we have underestimated their strength." The man in white said in a deep voice.

"What should we do now?" Luo Xiaoyu asked.

The man in white did not answer. He held the sword tightly in his hand and stared at the approaching army in the distance.

"It seems that we can only fight to the death." Elder Chen said in a deep voice...

As soon as Elder Chen finished speaking, a chill ran up from everyone's feet to their heads.

The dark army came like a tide, with flags covering the sky, swords flashing, and a murderous atmosphere filled the air.

Fear spread among the crowd like a plague, and everyone's breathing became rapid.

Xiaohong grasped the white-clothed man's arm tightly, her fingertips turning white. She could feel the tenseness of his muscles and the slight tremor coming from his body.

Luo Xiaoyu clenched the weapon in her hand, sweat oozing from her palms. She tried to stay calm, but she couldn't suppress the fear in her heart.

Doctor Zhang covered his wound with his hand, his face pale. He knew very well that in his current condition, it would be difficult for him to take part in the next battle.

The once lush forests around the battlefield have now been devastated beyond recognition by the flames of war.

Broken branches were scattered all over the ground, and the blood-stained soil emitted a pungent smell of blood.

The air was filled with a strong smell of gunpowder, making it almost impossible to breathe.

The clanging of weapons, the roars of soldiers, and the groans of the wounded intertwined together to form a cruel symphony of war.

Faced with such a desperate situation, everyone suppressed their fear, quickly adjusted their formation, and prepared for a new round of attacks.

The man in white protected Xiaohong behind him, Luo Xiaoyu and Grandma Lin stood together, and Doctor Zhang was arranged in a relatively safe place.

Elder Chen commanded everyone, trying to concentrate the limited strength as much as possible to form a defensive barrier.

After the reinforcements of the black-armored warriors joined the battle, the situation instantly became more serious.

They launched a fierce attack on everyone like a tiger descending from the mountain.

Everyone struggled to hold on, but faced with such a powerful attack, they gradually felt overwhelmed.

Li the Hunter was careless and was stabbed in the thigh by the enemy's spear, and he let out a scream.

His fall undoubtedly dealt a greater blow to everyone's already low morale.

"You guys are just a bunch of rabble, and you think you can fight us? That's wishful thinking!" The leading black-armored warrior laughed arrogantly. His voice was as harsh as a night owl, which made people shudder. (End of this chapter)