He was so persuasive that he actually practiced extraordinary

Moonlight spilled onto the fierce battlefield, where silver sword light and shadows intertwined, creating a breathtaking scene.

The battle between the cult leader, Taoist Master Xuanzhen, and the old man in black robes intensified, with various unique skills being used frequently, and the surrounding air trembled due to their power.

The cult leader harbored both unwavering faith and a touch of melancholy.

He knew this battle might be the end of his life, but he had no regrets and only hoped to protect Zhang Yingying in her final moments.

Every time he swung his sword, every time he dodged, it was as if he was fighting for Zhang Yingying, fighting for their love.

The old man in black robes had a sinister look in his eyes, and every move he made was deadly; he was clearly going to kill.

Master Xuanzhen was furious. His longsword carried the force of wind and thunder, and each attack almost killed the sect leader.

The leader was struggling to keep up and gradually felt his strength waning.

Suddenly, Master Xuanzhen let out a long roar, and the sword light surged several times over, slashing fiercely at the sect leader.

The cult leader tried his best to block, but felt a tremendous force coming from him, and was involuntarily sent flying backward.

"Master!" Zhang Yingying exclaimed, trying to rush forward, but was blocked by an invisible wall of energy.

Tears streamed down her face as she helplessly watched the cult leader fall into a pool of blood.

A trickle of blood escaped from the corner of the cult leader's mouth. He struggled to lift his head and look at Zhang Yingying.

Her eyes were filled with reluctance and regret, yet also with a sense of relief.

He said softly, "Jing'er, I'm sorry, I can't stay with you."

After saying this, he slowly closed his eyes, and his soul gradually drifted away with the wind.

Zhang Yingying stood frozen in place, unable to accept what was happening before her eyes.

Her eyes were vacant, and tears streamed down her face, as if she wanted to cry out all her sorrow.

She couldn't believe that the cult leader who had once smiled gently at her and made promises to her had left her like this.

"No! Impossible!" she shouted hoarsely, trying to break through the invisible barrier of energy and reach the cult leader.

However, no matter how hard she tried, the air barrier remained unbreakable, firmly keeping her outside.

Master Xuanzhen and the old man in black robes had not expected that their leader would be so easily defeated.

They exchanged a glance, a complex emotion flashing in their eyes.

But soon, they were overwhelmed by the joy of victory.

"Finally dead! This demon has finally been destroyed by us!" Master Xuanzhen shouted, raising his long sword high.

His voice echoed in the night sky, resounding throughout the entire Taoist temple.

The old man in black robes also breathed a sigh of relief, the weight on his heart finally lifted.

He glanced at Zhang Yingying, a hint of pity flashing in his eyes, but it was quickly replaced by indifference.

"Woman, now that you know the truth, you should wake up. This devil is not worth your love at all."

However, Zhang Yingying seemed not to hear him and continued to stare blankly at the cult leader's body.

She was filled with regret and self-blame. If she hadn't taken in the cult leader, if she hadn't fallen in love with him, would none of this have happened?
But she knew that there were no "what ifs" in this world.

She could only accept the cruel reality before her: the cult leader who had accompanied and protected her was no longer there.

Suddenly, thunder rumbled in the sky, and a bolt of lightning ripped through the night, illuminating the entire Taoist temple.

Immediately afterwards, a powerful airflow converged from all directions, engulfing everyone in it.

"What's going on?" the old man in black robes cried out in terror, but it was too late to react.

The airflow instantly enveloped them, carrying them into the sky.

Zhang Yingying felt her body rising rapidly, with the wind whistling past her.

She instinctively hugged herself tightly and closed her eyes.

She didn't know how much time had passed, but when she opened her eyes again, she found herself in an unfamiliar place.

This place is a desolate ruin, with broken walls and charred trees everywhere.

Dark clouds filled the sky, and thunder rumbled, as if a downpour was imminent.

Zhang Yingying looked around and discovered that there were other people besides her who had also been teleported here.

She saw that Master Xuanzhen and the old man in black robes were lying unconscious on the ground not far away.

A sense of unease welled up inside her.

This place gave her a very dangerous feeling, as if some terrible thing was lurking in the shadows, watching them.

She walked over to Master Xuanzhen and the old man in black robes and checked their injuries.

Fortunately, both of them were only unconscious and not seriously injured.

She took out some healing medicine from her person and gave it to them, and then used her own power to heal their wounds.

After a while, both of them woke up.

They all looked surprised when they saw Zhang Yingying.

"How did you end up here?" Master Xuanzhen asked.

The old man in black robes remained silent, merely watching her warily.

Zhang Yingying sighed and said, "I don't know what happened either. We were all teleported here by a mysterious force just now."

Master Xuanzhen frowned and said, "This place gives me a very bad feeling. We need to find a way to leave quickly."

As he spoke, he stood up and looked around, trying to find a way out.

The old man in black robes also silently stood up and followed behind him.

Zhang Yingying hesitated.

She knew the cult leader was gone, and there was nothing left in this world for her to cherish.

But now she doesn't know where to go.

She glanced in the direction of the cult leader's body, her heart filled with endless grief and longing. She wondered what would happen to the cult leader if she left like this? Would he lie there alone, never to be known by anyone? No! She couldn't accept that! She had to find a way to take the cult leader's body away, no matter what!

So she said to Master Xuanzhen and the old man in black robes, "You two go first! I want to stay here a little longer."

Master Xuanzhen and the old man in black robes looked at her with some surprise, not understanding why she would do this.

But they knew they couldn't force her, so they nodded and turned to leave.

Watching their departing figures, Zhang Yingying felt a deep sense of loneliness and helplessness.

She didn't know what to do next, but she knew she had to be strong and do something for the cult leader.

So she began searching through the ruins, hoping to find something useful.

However, there was nothing there except ruins and tattered clothes.

Zhang Yingying was filled with despair, but she did not give up.

She continued searching every corner, hoping to find something.

Suddenly, she heard a faint sound coming from underground.

"Help...help me..." The voice was weak, but very clear.

Zhang Yingying's heart tightened. Could there be living people under these ruins?
She quickly crouched down and listened carefully to the faint sound, trying to find its source.

Finally, she found a crack under a large rock, and could vaguely see a human figure in the crack.

"Who are you? What are you doing here?" Zhang Yingying asked as she pushed the large rock, trying to pull the person out of the crevice.

However, the boulder was too heavy, and she couldn't move it an inch by herself.

Zhang Yingying was filled with anxiety, but she knew she couldn't panic.

She took a deep breath and, gathering all her strength, pushed the large rock again.

This time, the large rock moved slightly, then returned to its original position.

But Zhang Yingying had already seen hope. She knew that as long as someone helped, they would definitely be able to rescue that person!
So she shouted, "Help! Someone's trapped here!"

Her voice echoed through the ruins, reaching every corner.

However, there was no response; only the sound of wind and thunder continued.

Zhang Yingying was filled with despair again, but she did not give up.

She continued shouting loudly, hoping to attract attention.

Finally, just when she was about to give up, a figure flew over from a distance and landed beside her.

He was a young gentleman, dressed in fine clothes, holding a long sword, and exuding an extraordinary air about him.

The moment he saw Zhang Yingying, he was stunned for a moment, then asked with concern, "Miss, are you alright?" Zhang Yingying quickly pointed to the huge rock and said urgently, "Quickly, save him! Someone is trapped under the rock!" The young man looked in the direction she was pointing and indeed saw a crack, through which a figure could be vaguely seen. Without asking any questions, he immediately drew his long sword and cleaved fiercely at the large rock. With a loud "boom," the rock instantly split open, revealing the person trapped underneath. Zhang Yingying and the young man both breathed a sigh of relief and rushed forward to help the person up from the rubble.

The man who was rescued was middle-aged. He looked very weak, but his expression was extremely excited. "Thank you! Thank you for saving me!" he kept saying thank you, as if he had grasped a lifeline. "You're welcome! We were just helping each other out," Zhang Yingying said with a smile. The young man nodded but didn't say anything.

They helped the middle-aged man to a relatively clean spot, let him sit down and rest, and then asked him about his situation. It turned out that the man was one of the survivors of these ruins. He told them that this place had once been a prosperous city, but it was completely destroyed in a great battle long ago, killing many people and leaving the entire city in ruins. He was one of the survivors, but his injuries were too severe, and he had been unconscious until they discovered him today. "Are there any other survivors here?" Zhang Yingying asked. "There shouldn't be any. I'm the last one," the man sighed.

“We need to get out of here quickly, it’s too dangerous,” the young master said. Just as they were about to leave, a huge black hole suddenly appeared in the sky, and a powerful suction force pulled all three of them in. They only had time to cry out before everything went black, and they knew nothing more…

The three were swallowed by the black hole. After a moment of dizziness, they found themselves in a completely unfamiliar place. They were surrounded by a dense forest, with towering ancient trees blocking out most of the sunlight, making the entire forest appear dark and mysterious.

"Where is this?" the middle-aged man asked in terror, his face pale, clearly still reeling from what had just happened.

Zhang Yingying and the young man also looked surprised. They looked around, trying to find some clues, but found nothing except trees and vines.

"Have we been transported to another world?" the young master wondered.

Zhang Yingying nodded and said, "It's very possible. The power of that black hole is too great; we simply can't resist it."

The middle-aged man became even more frightened after hearing their conversation. "What do we do? I don't want to die here!"

Zhang Yingying and the young man exchanged a glance, both seeing the determination in each other's eyes. "Don't worry, we'll definitely find a way out," Zhang Yingying comforted him.

They decided to leave the forest and find a populated area to ask for information. So, they followed a path.

After walking for a long time, they finally saw a wisp of smoke rising in the distance. Their spirits lifted, and they quickened their pace. Soon, they arrived at a small village.

The villagers were wary of the three strangers. Zhang Yingying stepped forward, greeted the villagers with a smile, and inquired about the situation.

After some conversation, they learned that the small village was located on the edge of this world, beyond which lay uncharted territory. Moreover, this world was inhabited by powerful creatures called "monsters," who frequently attacked villages, plundering their food and possessions.

“We also fled here from elsewhere. This world is too dangerous, full of monsters and traps,” a villager sighed.

Zhang Yingying and the young man exchanged a bitter smile. They never expected that after escaping one dangerous ruin, they would fall into another, even more dangerous world.

The middle-aged man trembled with fear after hearing the villagers' words. "What do we do? Are we going to die here?"

Zhang Yingying took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down. "Don't be afraid, we'll definitely find a way out of here." She turned to the young man. "We need to figure out how to deal with those monsters and protect ourselves and the villagers."

The young man nodded and said, "That's right, let's learn about the situation in this world first before making any plans."

So they inquired around the village. After some investigation, they learned that there was a treasure in this world called "Spirit Stones," which could enhance a person's strength and speed, and even allow them to command magical beasts. However, Spirit Stones were extremely rare, and only some powerful forces possessed them.

“If we can get the spirit stones, we can fight the magical beasts,” Zhang Yingying said.

The young master frowned. "But spirit stones are so rare, how are we going to get them?"

Just then, a villager came running up in a panic. "Oh no! The monsters are attacking us again! Everyone, run!"

Zhang Yingying and the young man were startled and immediately drew their weapons, rushing towards the village entrance. They saw a group of strangely shaped magical beasts charging towards the village, their eyes glowing red, clearly extremely hungry.

"Don't be afraid, everyone! Let's deal with them!" Zhang Yingying shouted, charging towards the horde of monsters first. The young master and the middle-aged man followed closely behind, wielding their weapons and engaging in fierce combat with the monsters.

After a fierce battle, they finally repelled the monster. However, all three were injured to varying degrees, especially the middle-aged man, who was panting heavily from exhaustion.

The villagers gathered around, expressing their gratitude. "Thank you! If it weren't for you, we would have been eaten by the monsters long ago!"

Zhang Yingying waved her hand, "No need to thank us, we just did what we were supposed to do. But this can't go on, we need to think of a way to completely solve the problem of the Warcraft."

The young master pondered for a moment, "Perhaps we can go and find spirit stones. If we can obtain the power of spirit stones, we can completely eliminate these demonic beasts."

Zhang Yingying's eyes lit up. "That's right! That's a good idea! But where are we going to find spirit stones?" (End of Chapter)