After saying this, his figure instantly transformed into a black lightning bolt and soared into the sky. "Next time we meet, I will show you true destructive power!"

Seeing the enemy flee the scene, Su Ting finally had a chance to catch his breath. He turned to the crowd and gave them a tired but confident smile. "Everyone, it's alright now. We've won this round for now, but we still need to be even more careful from now on."

A cheer and applause erupted from the crowd. "Brother Su Ting, you're amazing! You're our pride!" Su Ting ran over and hugged Su Ting's leg, his eyes shining with admiration.

Amidst the cheers of the villagers, Jack and his team finally reached Su Ting's side. Their eyes were filled with admiration and gratitude, but also a hint of worry. "Brother Su Ting, are you alright?" Jack asked anxiously. "Who is this guy? How can he be so powerful?"

Su Ting shook his head slightly, trying to dispel the fatigue. "I'm fine for now, but this enemy is indeed very strong, with an unknown background. I've never encountered such a person before." His tone was somewhat heavy.

“We just heard an explosion outside and were worried things could get worse,” one team member added. “Thankfully, it was a close call.”

Chapter 695 Specific Location

Chapter 695 Specific Location

"As expected of Brother Su Ting, you're amazing!" Su Ting hugged Su Ting's leg tightly, looked up at him, and his eyes were filled with admiration.

Just then, the village elder, leaning on his cane, walked over unsteadily. Although the old man was advanced in years, his eyes still shone with a sharp light. "Su Ting, thank you for your hard work. We owe you a great deal this time. But who exactly is that guy? Why did he attack our village?"

Faced with the old man's question, Su Ting frowned. "I'm also planning to investigate this matter. But one thing is certain: he has a clear objective against us and won't give up easily." After saying this, he looked at the girls standing quietly to the side and the toy weapons in their hands. "Thank you for your help, brave children. Without your support, this battle would have been much more difficult."

The girls lowered their heads shyly, blushing. One of the older children mustered her courage and said, "We will always support you!"

At this moment, a young man in the crowd suddenly spoke up: "Actually, I noticed something else. Just now, during the most intense part of the battle, I saw some people acting suspiciously on the north side of the village. I wonder if it's related..."

Su Ting immediately became alert. "Where exactly is the location you mentioned?" After receiving the information, Su Ting turned to Jack. "Send a small team to investigate the situation there. If there is a problem, proceed with caution. Do not engage in a direct confrontation. Figure out the other party's intentions first."

Seeing everyone respond enthusiastically and preparing to act, the old villager exclaimed, "This is truly astonishing! What happened today is more exciting than any novel!"

Just then, a cold yet familiar voice suddenly came from the sky: "I didn't expect you to become so strong. It's quite intriguing. But next time we meet, I won't give you so many chances to catch your breath..." As the voice fell, everyone looked up to search, only to see an empty blue sky and white clouds.

Upon hearing this threat, Su Ting's expression instantly turned even more serious. "It seems there's more than one enemy, and a mastermind behind it all. We must be extra vigilant and protect this village."

"Brother Su Ting, please rest assured, no matter how difficult it is, we believe you can lead us safely through it." Su Ting gripped the wooden sword in his hand and said firmly.

Su Ting nodded, a determined glint in his eyes. He knew he bore not only the responsibility of protecting the village, but also the trust of these children and villagers. "Thank you, I won't let you down." He turned to the team members preparing to depart and said, "Go, be careful."

As the team left, the villagers gradually dispersed, leaving only Su Ting and Su Ting standing in the center of the village. Sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting dappled shadows on them.

"Brother Su Ting, who exactly is that bad guy?" Su Ting asked curiously, still holding her beloved wooden sword in her hand. "He looks really powerful."

Su Ting sighed softly, squatted down, and looked Su Ting straight in the eye, saying, "He is indeed very strong, but we are not bad either, are we? Didn't you act very bravely just now?"

Hearing this, Su Ting's eyes shone with pride: "Of course! I want to become a brave warrior like Brother Su Ting!" She excitedly waved the wooden sword in her hand.

Chapter 696 Ready to Go

Chapter 696 Ready to Launch

Just then, a young villager rushed over, panting, and said, "Brother Su Ting, someone just spotted a suspicious figure by the river!"

Su Ting frowned and immediately stood up: "Lead the way."

The two quickly walked towards the village entrance, with Su Ting following closely behind. "I want to help too!" she said firmly.

“This could be very dangerous,” Su Ting replied gently but firmly. “You stay here and help the villagers prepare. If anything happens, you can notify me immediately.”

Su Ting bit her lip, a hint of reluctance in her eyes, but she still nodded in agreement. "Then you must be careful!" She waved vigorously, watching Su Ting disappear from sight.

Upon reaching the riverbank, Su Ting cautiously observed his surroundings and indeed found a trail of footprints extending along the bank. Just as he was about to follow them, a gust of wind blew by, carrying with it a faint whispering sound from afar. "Something seems off here..." Su Ting muttered to himself.

Meanwhile, in a cave not far away, a masked man sat around a campfire, toying with a strange stone in his hand. "Looks like our friend is getting smarter and smarter, that's quite interesting," he chuckled softly, then tossed the stone into a black cloth bag.

Meanwhile, Jack and his team had reached the mentioned location to the north, but surprisingly found nothing unusual. "There seems to be nothing here. Was it a false alarm?" one of the team members asked, somewhat puzzled.

"Regardless, let's go back and report first," Jack said in a deep voice, though he still felt uneasy. When he looked up into the distance, he suddenly saw Su Ting carefully examining something by the river.

When Su Ting returned to the village, it was already getting dark. He found the young man who had first warned him about the situation to the north, "Do you remember the color or characteristics of the clothes that figure was wearing?"

The young man thought for a moment, "I remember he was wearing a green cloak and a hat, so I couldn't see his face."

Su Ting's heart skipped a beat—this was exactly the type of clothing he had seen near the footprints he had found by the river. "We must act quickly and not give the enemy any chance," he said to his assistant beside him.

Night fell, the moon hung in the sky, and the entire village was shrouded in silence. But under Su Ting's leadership, the villagers had already begun to secretly prepare, each one poised for the challenge to come.

After discussing the matter with his assistant, Su Ting immediately organized an impromptu meeting, gathering the able-bodied men of the village in the square. Only a few flickering lights illuminated the village under the cover of night, adding to the tense atmosphere. "Brothers," Su Ting said in a steady, powerful voice, "the enemy we face may be more complex and powerful than we imagine. But I believe that as long as we are united, there is no difficulty we cannot overcome."

Some people in the crowd nodded slightly, but most still seemed hesitant. "Brother Su Ting, isn't this bad guy too strong? Just the few of us..." a young man couldn't help but mutter under his breath.

Another, slightly older man stepped forward to retort, "What's there to be afraid of! Look, Su Ting has been protecting us perfectly well! As long as he's around, we have nothing to fear!" This remark won the approval of the people around him, and the atmosphere gradually became more lively.

Chapter 697 The Key to Finding the Answer

Chapter 697 The Key to Finding the Answer

Just as everyone was having a heated discussion, a voice suddenly came from the outside, "Hey, look over there!" Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw several figures quickly approaching them. The one in the lead was the young man who had gone to investigate the suspicious traces.

"Has something happened?" Su Ting quickly stepped forward to ask what was going on.

The young man, panting, said, "It's not bad news, but it's very urgent... those footprints by the river... they're pointing to..." He paused, seemingly still processing the news, "...the old road leading to the abandoned mine! It's said that many evil spirits lived there a long time ago."

These words immediately caused a stir among the surroundings, and an uneasy atmosphere filled the air. "The legendary place... I never thought it would be involved in something like this..." someone whispered nearby.

Su Ting frowned slightly, thought for a moment, then looked up at everyone and announced firmly, "No matter what, for the safety of the village, we must investigate thoroughly. Those who are willing to come with me can prepare to depart now."

To his surprise and delight, although some people had shown worry or even fear just moments before, no one chose to back down now. Soon, after a brief but tense preparation, the group, armed with simple weapons and torches, set off on the path leading to the mine.

Occasionally, strange noises could be heard from afar during the journey, sending chills down our spines, but fortunately, we did not encounter any real threats along the way. It was late at night when we arrived at our destination, and the dilapidated mine entrance could be vaguely seen under the moonlight.

"This should be where those people are hiding," one of them whispered.

“That’s right.” Su Ting nodded. “Everyone, stay alert. If anything happens, retreat immediately. Safety first.”

Just as they were discussing how to enter and explore, a dark figure suddenly appeared not far away. Everyone immediately became alert, and Su Ting quickly drew his sword: "Who's there?"

The figure in the shadows didn't answer, but instead took a few steps closer, revealing his face—it was the same mysterious masked man from before! However, this time his expression was unusually grave. "I'm here to warn you," he broke the silence. "Continuing further in will only lead to your deaths. Leaving is the best advice."

This statement clearly surprised everyone present. "What do you mean? Are you planning to be a good Samaritan?" a villager angrily questioned.

The masked man gave a wry smile, not directly answering the question, but simply repeating, "In short, listen to me, you won't go wrong. You'd better get away from this area as soon as possible..." With that, he turned and disappeared into the night, leaving behind a bewildered crowd.

"What should we do?" one of the team members turned to Su Ting for instructions.

Faced with this situation, even the experienced explorer was momentarily at a loss. Should he heed the stranger's advice and abandon the expedition, or continue on to uncover the truth...?

"Wait," a small, nimble figure squeezed through the crowd—it was the girl who hadn't stayed in the village center and had secretly followed us. "I think since that person specifically showed up to stop us, it means there must be something very important and dangerous hidden there. Perhaps it's the key to finding the answer we need!"

Chapter 698 Strange Light

Chapter 698 Strange Light

Her words seemed to awaken some unexplored part of everyone present. Indeed, at such a moment, no clue should be easily overlooked. Therefore, after a brief discussion, Su Ting finally decided to lead the team to continue exploring this mysterious and unpredictable ancient mine.

“Alright, since everyone agrees, let’s move on.” Su Ting nodded firmly, then looked at everyone. “But remember my words: stay vigilant and don’t act alone. If you notice anything unusual, retreat immediately.”

The villagers nodded in agreement. Although a trace of unease lingered in their hearts, they were all willing to face the unknown challenges under Su Ting's leadership. Just as they were preparing to step back into the dark mine, a breeze blew by, seemingly bringing with it an ominous aura.

Shortly after entering the mine, the team encountered their first real test: the path ahead was completely blocked by a large area of ​​collapsed rocks. "It seems we have no choice but to take a detour," Su Ting said, looking around for a way out. "Everyone be careful and don't make too much noise."

As they cautiously made their way through the narrow, winding path, a deep voice suddenly came from the side: "Are you courting death?"

Everyone stopped abruptly and turned to look in the direction the voice came from. There, a strangely dressed old man was silently watching them, his eyes filled with pity. "Old man, we came for the safety of the village. What secret is hidden here?" a brave young man asked.

The old man slowly shook his head, as if sighing for them: "Young people, the power you face is far beyond your imagination. Give up, for in this bottomless mine, an ancient and evil being lurks..." Before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by a sharp laugh from the other end—a laugh that sent chills down one's spine and made one shiver involuntarily.

Upon hearing the eerie laughter, the old man's expression turned extremely grave: "You must leave here immediately! Otherwise, it will be too late!" With that, he vanished into the darkness.

"What should we do?" someone in the crowd asked in a low voice, and a tense atmosphere immediately spread.

At this moment, Su Ting clenched his fist and took a step forward, his eyes blazing: "Now that we've come this far, we can't give up easily. I believe that as long as we unite, there's no obstacle we can't overcome."

Inspired, the villagers mustered their courage and followed Su Ting to continue their exploration. Finally, after several arduous treks, they arrived at a spacious cave. In the center of the cave, a huge stone tablet stood prominently, covered with illegible characters and symbols.

Just as everyone was speculating about the meaning of these words, an extremely oppressive feeling suddenly filled the air. Then, the stone tablet began to emit a strange light, as if the entire space was trembling.

"What the hell is this thing!" a villager exclaimed in terror.

Su Ting frowned, sensing a strong sense of danger emanating from within. "Is everyone ready for battle?" he shouted.

"For the sake of the village, we are not afraid of any difficulties!" a young man shouted in agreement.

“That’s right, we’ve followed Brother Su Ting to this day, we absolutely cannot give up here!” another villager said excitedly.

Chapter 699 Sense of Crisis

Chapter 699 Sense of Crisis

Just then, accompanied by a deafening roar, a huge and ferocious monster suddenly burst out from the depths of the earth! Its entire body was covered in scales, and its eyes emitted an eerie green light, making it awe-inspiring.

"Everyone, spread out and find advantageous terrain to defend against the attack!" Su Ting reacted quickly, drawing his sword to meet the challenge.

As the fierce battle unfolded, the once silent mine was filled with roars and crashes... Everyone was doing their best to protect themselves and their companions.

After an unknown amount of time, when the last fallen team member stood up again, the terrifying monster was no longer moving. At that moment, the stone tablet began to slowly crack, revealing the secret hidden within.

“This is…” Su Ting stepped forward to examine it carefully and found that it contained an ancient map and a notebook that recorded the origins of many mysterious powers.

Just as everyone was basking in the joy of victory, the mysterious masked man reappeared, this time with an even more urgent expression. "Quickly gather those things and get out of here! A real crisis is about to begin!" he practically roared.

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