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

He raised the long knife in his hand and pointed it at everyone, "Prepare to die!"

The man in white gritted his teeth, a cold light flashed in his eyes...

"Strength is the only truth in the world! The weak deserve to be trampled upon!" The black-armored warrior roared arrogantly, waving the long sword in his hand, bringing about a bloody storm.

"Your struggle is nothing but a futile death struggle!"

"What we are guarding is justice and hope!" The man in white had a firm look in his eyes, and the sword in his hand danced like a snake, resisting the attack of the black-armored warrior.

"Strength is not used to oppress the weak, but to protect what is precious!"

The ideological conflict between the two sides was vividly displayed in the swordplay.

The black-armored warrior's attack was violent and fierce, pouring down like a storm, while the man in white responded calmly, using softness to overcome hardness, and defusing one fatal attack after another.

In order to protect Luo Xiaoyu, Blacksmith Zhao blocked a heavy blow with his body, groaned, and fell to the ground.

Blood gushed out of his mouth, staining the ground red.

"Uncle blacksmith!" Luo Xiaoyu exclaimed, tears welling up in her eyes.

Everyone's heart was in agony, and a feeling of despair was spreading.

The attacks of the black-armored warriors became more and more fierce, and everyone gradually felt overwhelmed.

They were forced into a desperate situation with no way to retreat.

Xiaohong looked at her injured companion, tears streaming down her face uncontrollably, her heart filled with sadness and despair.

"Are we really going to fail?"

At this moment, a whistle was heard from afar, and a green shadow flashed by...

A green shadow, as fast as lightning, accompanied by a clear whistle, cut through the gloomy sky.

The green-shirted swordsman descended from the sky like a banished immortal, waving the sword in his hand. The sword light was like a rainbow, and he instantly repelled the black-armored warriors who were besieging everyone.

Wherever the sword energy went, the cold light was so sharp that the weapons of the black-armored warriors broke into pieces like paper.

Screams rang out one after another. The black-armored warriors who were so arrogant just now were now running around like stray dogs.

Everyone had already fallen into despair, and were all stunned when they saw this sudden help.

Then, the joy of surviving the disaster surged into his heart and the fire of hope rekindled in his eyes.

Xiaohong looked at the green figure. The man in white always kept his eyes on her, gentle and firm, as if silently telling her: Don't be afraid, I'm here.

Granny Lin walked tremblingly to the injured blacksmith Zhao and bandaged his wounds with heartache.

"Silly child, why are you working so hard?" As she spoke, she gently stroked Blacksmith Zhao's forehead with her rough hands, her eyes full of kindness.

Zhao the blacksmith smiled weakly, "It's okay, mother-in-law, I have thick skin and flesh."

The swordsman in green clothes landed on the ground, put away his sword and stood up. The wind blew his clothes, making them rustle.

He has a handsome face, sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, and exudes an awe-inspiring righteousness.

Everyone looked at him, he seemed like a god from heaven, bringing them hope of life.

"Your Excellency is..." The man in white stepped forward and saluted.

The green-shirted swordsman smiled slightly, but before he could speak, the leader of the black-armored warriors opposite him suddenly let out a sinister laugh.

“Hahaha, I didn’t expect you guys had helpers! However, no matter how many people there are, they can’t stop me!” As he spoke, he formed a strange mark with his hands and muttered to himself.

The air around suddenly became heavy, and a suffocating feeling of oppression came over me.

Everyone's heart trembled, and an ominous premonition arose.

"No! This is... a forbidden technique!" Elder Chen's face changed drastically and he exclaimed in shock.

A sinister light flashed in the eyes of the black-armored warrior leader, "That's right! Today, I will let you witness the power of the forbidden technique!" As soon as he finished speaking, a black light shot out from his hand and rushed straight into the sky...

"Get out of the way!" The man in white protected Xiaohong behind him and shouted anxiously.

The wild laughter of the black-armored warrior leader echoed in the air like a death knell from hell.

The black light was like a giant python that was ready to devour its prey, rushing straight into the sky with a terrifying pressure.

Wherever the light passed, the air seemed to solidify, and a cold atmosphere instantly enveloped the entire space.

Everyone felt their breathing stagnate, as if a huge rock was pressing down on their hearts, and an unprecedented sense of fear swept over them.

Xiaohong tightly grasped the sleeve of the man in white, her fingertips turned white and her delicate body trembled slightly.

Luo Xiaoyu subconsciously clenched the weapon in her hand. Granny Lin hugged the injured Doctor Zhang tightly, muttering something, as if praying for the protection of the gods.

Even Elder Chen, who was usually calm and composed, looked pale at this moment, with beads of sweat oozing from his forehead.

They watched helplessly as the black light circled in the air, like a scythe wielded by the god of death, which could fall and devour them at any time.

The surrounding trees began to wither, and the originally green leaves instantly turned yellow, then turned into powder and floated in the air.

The ground also began to crack, with wisps of black gas coming out of the cracks, emitting a disgusting stench.

The originally clear sky now became dark and covered with dark clouds, as if the end of the world had come.

"What should I do? What should I do?" Luo Xiaoyu's voice trembled slightly. She looked around but couldn't find any place to hide.

"Don't panic, everyone!" the man in white shouted, trying to calm everyone down, "We will definitely find a way to crack it!"

Upon hearing this, everyone turned their eyes to the man in white. The man in white and the swordsman in green looked at each other, and a hint of determination flashed in their eyes.

They knew that at this moment the only way to survive was to fight to the death.

The forbidden spell of the leader of the black-armored warriors finally fell, like a torrential black rain, enveloping everyone.

Everyone was unable to dodge and were injured one after another.

Blacksmith Zhao's wound burst open again, and blood stained his clothes red.

Doctor Zhang groaned and passed out.

The green-shirted swordsman waved the sword in his hand, the sword light flashed, and shattered the falling black light one by one.

The man in white also used all his strength to fight side by side with the swordsman in green to resist this terrifying attack.

The two figures shuttled through the black light, like two flashes of lightning, illuminating the gloomy space.

However, the attacks of the black-armored warrior leader became more and more fierce, and the power of the forbidden spells became more and more powerful.

The green-shirted swordsman and the white-shirted man gradually felt overwhelmed and had more and more scars on their bodies.

"We can't go on like this!" The green-shirted swordsman gritted his teeth and said, "We must find a way to interrupt his spell!"

The man in white said in a deep voice: "I will attract his attention, you look for an opportunity!"

After saying that, the man in white leaped forward and rushed towards the leader of the black-armored warriors.

The blue-shirted swordsman took the opportunity to retreat, looking for a flaw...

Li the Hunter suddenly shouted: "I know a way!"

Li the Hunter's shout rang in everyone's ears like thunder, but no one paid attention to his "method".

Everyone's eyes were focused on the man in white who was fighting with the leader of the black-armored warriors.

His figure was elusive, like a wisp of green smoke, shuttling through the dense black light.

Every dodge was thrilling, and every counterattack was carried out with the determination to fight to the death.

"This is not a solution!" Luo Xiaoyu stamped her feet anxiously, the weapon in her hand creaking as she squeezed it. "We have to find a way to fight back!"

"No!" Xiao Hong's face turned pale and she tightly grasped Granny Lin's hand. "It's too dangerous. We are no match for them at all!"

"But..." Luo Xiaoyu wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Grandma Lin.

"Xiao Yu, listen to Xiao Hong. If you rush out now, you will die!" Granny Lin's voice trembled a little, but she still tried to stay calm. "We must trust the man in white. He will find a way!"

Elder Chen stroked his beard, his brows furrowed.

His eyes swept across everyone's faces and finally fell on the unconscious Doctor Zhang.

He knew that Doctor Zhang was their only hope, and if Doctor Zhang could not wake up, they would be really finished.

"Everyone, be quiet!" Elder Chen's voice was filled with unquestionable majesty. "Now is not the time to quarrel. We must unite to overcome the difficulties!" He turned his eyes to Master Lingyin, "Master, do you have any good ideas?"

Master Lingyin sat cross-legged, clasped his hands together, and muttered something. His body was shimmering with a faint golden light, as if he were a golden Buddha, sacred and inviolable.

Suddenly, he opened his eyes sharply.

"I have found a way to break this forbidden spell!" Master Lingyin's voice was loud and powerful, like the morning bell and evening drum, striking in everyone's heart.

Before everyone could cheer, Master Lingyin suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood and his whole body was on the verge of collapse.

The golden light that enveloped him also dimmed, as if it would go out at any time.

"Master!" Everyone exclaimed and surrounded him.

Xiaohong looked at the pale-faced Master Lingyin and tears couldn't stop flowing down her cheeks.

"God, why are you doing this to us? What have we done wrong?" she cried, her voice filled with despair.

Master Lingyin raised his hand with difficulty, pointed to a mountain in the distance, and said in a weak voice: "There...there..."

The old man in white had been hiding behind the crowd. At this moment, a gleam of light flashed in his deep eyes, like lightning in the dark night.

He slowly raised his hand and pointed to the core of the thick black gas above the black-armored warrior's head.

His steady voice carried unquestionable authority: "Attack there, that's the flaw in his spell!"

When everyone heard this, it was as if they had grabbed a life-saving straw, and they all turned their attacks towards the black gas above the black-armored warrior's head.

Luo Xiaoyu swung the whip in her hand, and every blow was accompanied by a whistling sound. Blacksmith Zhao swung the hammer, and every strike made the ground tremble.

Hunter Li also drew his bow and shot sharp arrows at the black gas.

The originally suffocating black air began to tremble violently under the joint attack of everyone, emitting bursts of wailing roars.

"It's done!" Luo Xiaoyu shouted excitedly. She looked at the horror on the black-armored warrior's face, and her heart was filled with the pleasure of revenge.

The attacks of the crowd poured down like a storm, and the black air was finally torn apart. The cold aura that originally enveloped everyone also dissipated.

People felt their bodies lighten, as if the huge rock pressing on their hearts was removed, and they felt full of strength.

Their eyes were all cast towards the old man in white, with awe that came from the bottom of their hearts, a worship of wisdom and strength.

They knew that if it weren't for the old man in white, they would have been killed by this forbidden spell long ago.

Their morale is at an all-time high.
Taking advantage of the moment when the black-armored warrior was exposed due to his spell being broken, the green-shirted swordsman and the man in white launched another fierce attack.

The sword flashed like a dragon emerging from the sea, and every swing was accompanied by a fierce murderous aura.

The black-armored warrior was forced to retreat again and again, with several sword marks on his body and bloodstains on his armor. He no longer had the arrogance he had before.

The battle was temporarily won. The man in white held the injured Xiaohong in his arms and comforted her in a gentle tone. He gently stroked her hair, as if to calm the fear in her heart.

Granny Lin carefully wiped the sweat off Master Lingyin's forehead.
After experiencing the test of life and death, the friendship between everyone has become even deeper.

They supported and encouraged each other, and the originally scattered people became more united, forming an indestructible whole.

Just when everyone relaxed their vigilance a little, a yellow figure suddenly appeared in front of everyone.

It was a girl in yellow clothes. She had a pretty face and bright eyes, shining like stars in the night.

She looked at everyone, her tone calm and firm: "This conspiracy is far more complicated than you think..."

Before the girl finished her words, the faces of everyone present froze instantly, as if they were frozen in time, and their joy was instantly replaced by shock and fear.

They realize that the crisis is far from over and greater challenges are waiting for them.

What is the secret that the girl in yellow is talking about?
Elder Chen looked at the girl in yellow, his lips moved slightly, but in the end he said nothing. His eyes were full of worry and confusion, and the atmosphere became tense again.

The yellow-clothed girl's words were like a stone, causing ripples on the calm lake.

The originally relaxed atmosphere among the crowd froze in an instant, replaced by tension and uneasiness.

What exactly is this “more complicated conspiracy” that the girl is talking about?
This question is like a thorn, piercing everyone's heart.

"Girl, what do you know? Just tell me!" Elder Chen was the first to break the silence, his deep voice trembling slightly.

"I don't know much," the girl in yellow sighed, her eyes wandering, "I only know that the mastermind behind this conspiracy is much more powerful than you think. What they are planning is not just..." The girl's voice stopped abruptly, as if she had something unspeakable to hide.

"What on earth is it?!" Luo Xiaoyu was impatient and couldn't help asking.

However, the girl just shook her head and said nothing more.

The crowd began to stir.

Some people advocate taking immediate action to catch the culprit behind the incident; others think that they should act cautiously so as not to alert the enemy.

Various opinions intertwined together, making the already tense atmosphere even more chaotic.

"In my opinion, we should raid their lair immediately!" the man in white said in a firm tone, with a cold light flashing in his eyes.

He gripped the sword tightly in his hand, as if ready to fight at any time.

"No!" Elder Chen objected sternly, "We know nothing about the enemy's situation. If we act rashly, we will only fall into a trap!"

"But if we delay, the enemy will have more time to prepare!" The man in white refused to give in.

The two people were arguing, and everyone else was silent, not knowing who to support.

Xiaohong stood in the crowd, saying nothing.

She clutched the corner of her clothes tightly, her heart filled with worry.

This sudden change made her feel overwhelmed and she didn't know what to do.

"I..." Xiaohong was about to speak, but suddenly heard a burst of footsteps coming from all directions.

She was startled and looked up suddenly...

The black-armored warriors emerged from the dense forest like ghosts. Wearing pitch-black armor and holding sharp swords, they surrounded everyone silently.

Their footsteps were as light as falling leaves, their breathing was so even that it was almost inaudible, and even if they were very close, it was difficult to detect their presence.

Everyone was still immersed in a heated debate, unaware of the approaching danger.

There was a solemn atmosphere in the air, and the birds in the woods stopped singing, as if they had sensed the coming storm.

"Kill!" The leader of the black-armored warriors gave an order, breaking the silence of the forest.

The black-armored warriors rushed towards the crowd like arrows, with the flashing of swords and the shouts of killing shaking the earth.

Everyone was caught off guard and a look of horror instantly appeared on their faces.

"Enemy attack!" Someone shouted, and everyone finally reacted, drawing their weapons and hastily fighting.

Xiaohong was frightened by this sudden change and her face turned pale. She tightly grasped the corner of the white-clothed man's clothes and her body trembled.

The green-shirted swordsman and the man in white were the first to bear the brunt of the attack. They were highly skilled in martial arts and struggled to resist the attacks of the black-armored warriors.

With sword energy flying everywhere and knife lights flashing, the two men were like two war gods, guarding the people behind them.

However, the black-armored warriors were numerous, and their attacks became more and more organized, gradually suppressing everyone.

"We can't go on like this, we will be exhausted to death!" The green-shirted swordsman shouted loudly while swinging his sword.

His face was covered in sweat and his breathing became rapid.

The leader of the black-armored warriors sneered, wielding the long sword in his hand, with the blade pointed directly at the blue-shirted swordsman, "I have received the order from heaven, and you will die!"

At this critical moment, the gray-haired hunter suddenly jumped out from the crowd, "You wish..."

The gray-haired hunter was as agile as an elf in the mountains and forests. After a few leaps, he disappeared into the dense bushes.

The next moment, a dull sound was heard from the ground, and several thick vines broke out of the ground, wrapping around the black-armored warrior who was rushing in the front like a giant python.

The warriors were caught off guard and fell to the ground, letting out cries of surprise.

"Great!" Zhao the blacksmith was overjoyed when he saw this. He swung the hammer in his hand and smashed it hard at the trapped enemy.

Others also cheered up and took advantage of the situation to fight back.

The morale of the group, who were originally at a disadvantage, was boosted at this moment, and the flame of hope was rekindled in their eyes.

They looked at the gray-haired hunter and saw the man in white protecting Xiaohong behind him with firm eyes, dancing the sword in his hand tightly and blocking all attacks for her.

"Don't be afraid, I'm here." He comforted her softly, his tone full of love.

Xiaohong tightly grasped the corner of his clothes, feeling the warmth coming from his body, and the fear in her heart gradually dissipated. (End of this chapter)