"Please speak," Su Ting replied solemnly.

Then, guided by the elder, an ancient secret hidden deep within the village gradually unfolds—it turns out that the so-called "forbidden object" refers to a powerful artifact capable of controlling the forces of nature; however, for a long time, to prevent it from falling into the hands of evil people and causing disaster, the village elders have carefully hidden it in a secret chamber...

"No wonder those people were in such a hurry to find it," Murong Yun exclaimed after hearing the story.

“Yes,” Su Ting nodded in agreement, “it seems our mission has become a bit more demanding.”

Just as everyone was deep in thought, hurried footsteps sounded again outside the door. Then, a man with a panicked expression rushed in: "Something terrible has happened! Someone just saw a group of unidentified people sneaking into the edge of the village. They'll probably find the secret room soon!"

These words immediately caused chaos in the room. The old man stood up abruptly, looking sternly at the group of heroes: "It seems there's no time to delay any longer. Now, only you can save this..."

"Don't worry, Grandpa, leave this to us," Su Ting replied calmly, quickly exchanging glances with his companions.

"Let's go!" Su Ting gave the order, and the group quickly composed themselves and embarked on a new journey to a dangerous place.

Shortly after they left, several children left behind in the village gathered together and started talking about it.

"Do you think they will succeed?" one of the children asked.

"Of course! They're super amazing heroes!" another replied excitedly.

“I hope so too…” The youngest child gazed thoughtfully at the figure gradually disappearing into the night.

Meanwhile, in a dark grove of trees, several mysterious men dressed in black were having a quiet conversation.

Chapter 797 The Great Heroes

Chapter 797 The Great Heroes

“It seems our plan might run into some trouble…” one of them said in a somber tone.

As night fell, a thin mist hung over the forest, obscuring visibility. Su Ting and the others trudged through the dense woods, embarking on their journey to the secret chamber. Their footsteps echoed loudly in the still night.

"Do you really think there's a legendary artifact hidden in this secret chamber?" Murong Yun couldn't help but ask.

“If what the old man said is true, the power of that artifact is indeed not to be underestimated,” Su Ting replied. “But I am more concerned about the purpose of those uninvited guests.”

Their words conveyed a sense of determination and urgency, clearly indicating that everyone was prepared for danger. Meanwhile, other villagers continued to watch the impending conflict. Two children playing nearby happened to witness the figures of several brave individuals.

"Wow! Look who's there? Aren't they the great heroes that the lady was talking about?" The little boy clapped his hands in surprise.

The little girl nodded in agreement: "Yes, that's right! Mommy said they're here to protect us. We should cheer them on!"

The two exchanged a smile and decided to quietly follow behind to cheer on the warriors.

Back at the front, as Su Ting and his group reached an open area, they suddenly heard a slight noise not far away. Everyone immediately became alert and quickly hid behind the trees. A short while later, several people dressed in black robes and wearing masks appeared in their line of sight, clearly also heading towards the same target. The atmosphere suddenly became tense.

"It seems the enemy is stronger than I expected..." Hua Yao muttered to herself, gripping her staff tightly as she prepared to face the challenge.

Just as the battle was about to erupt, an unexpected voice broke the silence. "Gentlemen, please wait a moment!" A thin, terrified boy slowly emerged from the bushes; he was one of the two children from before. "We've come to help you..."

This unexpected turn of events left everyone stunned for a few seconds, followed by a chorus of whispers from all around—

"Isn't this Wang Laosan's son, Abao? What's he doing here?"

"Go back quickly, this is not a place for you!" Another villager rushed forward and tried to pull the boy back.

But Po remained resolute: "I'm not afraid! I've seen many stories about brave people, and this time I want to be one of them."

Seeing this, Hua Yao stepped forward and gently patted his head: "Child, your courage is very precious. But the situation is really dangerous now, please go home safely. We will take care of everything."

Just after this warm yet spirited moment, the men in black who had been waiting in the shadows for their chance seemed to sense something was amiss and suddenly began to move, emanating a chilling aura that sent shivers down their spines.

The leader whispered, "Plan changed. Now that the main culprits have shown up, there's no need for us to hide anymore. Capture them!"

In an instant, the entire arena became tense, the air thick with the smell of battle. Facing the impending fierce fight, Su Ting took a deep breath: "No matter what, we must stop these guys today. We cannot let them succeed!"

Chapter 798 The Unknown Secret

Chapter 798 The Unknown Secret

Meanwhile, the children who had just left sat under a large tree not far away, holding each other's hands tightly and silently praying, "Big brothers and sisters, you must win..."

Just as the two sides were preparing for a formal confrontation, a strange red light suddenly streaked across the sky, followed by a deafening explosion—it turned out that a raging fire had suddenly broken out in the direction of the secret room!

This situation caught both sides off guard, making the already tense situation even more unpredictable. Who started the fire? Or are there more unknown secrets hidden behind it?

"Never mind that for now, let's go check it out!" Su Ting decisively gave the order and led his team quickly toward the scene of the incident.

At Su Ting's command, everyone rushed towards the secret chamber. The firelight illuminated the sky and their path. Abao and the village children followed closely behind, their hearts filled with admiration and apprehension for the brave.

"Brothers and sisters, please be safe and sound!" Abao silently prayed, gripping the small wooden stick tightly in his hand. Although he knew there was not much he could do at the moment, he still hoped to do something for the warriors.

When they arrived near the secret chamber, they found that the once hidden entrance deep in the forest had been completely engulfed by fire. The air was filled with a pungent smell of burning, and thick smoke billowed up, as if even the air itself was on fire.

"Oh no, this fire is huge! We need to find the source quickly," Su Ting said anxiously, while looking around for any signs that might have caused the fire.

"Be careful!" Hua Yao warned, cautiously probing the path ahead with her staff. "The fire here is very unusual; everyone be careful of traps."

Just then, a villager suddenly rushed over from a distance, sweating profusely, and shouted, "Something terrible has happened! Someone in the village is injured! You must go back and check on them!"

This news struck everyone like a bolt from the blue. After frowning and pondering for a moment, Su Ting resolutely said, "Hua Yao, you take a few companions to support the villagers; Su Ting, you and Murong Yun come with me to investigate the secret room. No matter what, we cannot let the enemy escape in the chaos."

"Yes!" the children answered in unison, then split into two groups and set off. Among the children left behind, Abao, watching the departing adults, mustered his courage and shouted, "Brothers and sisters, be careful! My friends and I will wait here for your good news!"

"Don't worry, little guy. We'll end this as soon as possible." Su Ting replied with a smile, then led his team into the dangerous area surrounded by flames.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Hua Yao, who was dealing with the crisis with the injured villagers, suddenly noticed that several unfamiliar faces seemed to have blended into the crowd. "These people don't look right..." she whispered to her teammate beside her, "We need to be more vigilant."

Just then, a seemingly ordinary villager suddenly pulled a short knife from his sleeve and stabbed at the nearest team member! Fortunately, the latter reacted quickly and dodged, avoiding a fatal blow. At the same time, more attackers revealed their identities and drew their weapons, ready to join the fight.

"It seems the enemy is coming from more than one wave," Hua Yao calmly analyzed. "We must act quickly and not let any more innocent people suffer."

Chapter 799 Shadow Mage

Chapter 799 Shadow Mage

Just as the two sides were engulfed in a chaotic battle, Su Ting and his group also noticed something unusual in the direction of the secret chamber. Amidst the flames, a figure could be seen appearing and disappearing, seemingly manipulating some unknown force in an attempt to stop their advance.

"Who is that? How dare they stop us?" Murong Yun asked in astonishment.

"Whoever it is, we're going in to see for ourselves today!" Su Ting said firmly, brandishing his longsword and charging ahead towards the mysterious figure...

As tensions escalated, everyone realized that an unprecedented challenge lay ahead. What unbelievable secrets lay hidden behind this storm? Perhaps only by delving deeper could the truth be revealed. Just then, cries of alarm drifted from afar, suggesting another unexpected turn of events—

"Look over there! What's that in the sky?" a child shouted, pointing at the strange phenomenon in the sky.

"What?!" Everyone looked in the direction the child was pointing and saw a dazzling light suddenly appear in the dark night sky, like a comet streaking across the sky, but the light seemed to contain an ominous power.

Su Ting frowned and said, "This light is strange. It feels like some powerful force is guiding it. We need to figure out what's going on as soon as possible."

Meanwhile, on the other side of the village, Hua Yao led her team into a fierce battle against the attackers. While casting spells to repel the enemy's onslaught, she shouted to the surrounding villagers, "Everyone, quickly hide in a safe place! We will protect you!"

An elderly woman, trembling, supported a little girl and said in horror, "This is so dangerous! These attackers look very well-trained; it's not something ordinary thieves could do."

"Don't be afraid, Grandma." The little girl held the old woman's hand tightly, but a determined look appeared in her eyes. "The sisters will definitely beat these bad guys!"

Hua Yao swiftly brandished her staff, unleashing several beams of light that repelled the enemies before her. At this moment, her teammates joined the battle, and the scene quickly descended into chaos.

Just towards the secret chamber, Su Ting and Murong Yun had approached the mysterious figure. They found the figure in the flames becoming clearer and clearer. The person was wearing a black robe, a mask covering half of their face, and holding a strange staff in their hand.

"Who are you? Why are you blocking us?" Murong Yun asked loudly, his eyes filled with vigilance.

The man in black smiled slightly, his voice low and tinged with sarcasm: "I am the Shadow Mage, the guardian of this land. You outsiders will not be allowed to enter this secret chamber, or you will face the consequences."

"Insolence! Do you think you can stop us all by yourself?" Su Ting roared, brandishing his sword at the Shadow Mage. At the same time, Su Ting was searching for a way out, trying to bypass the Shadow Mage from the side.

"Wow, that's amazing!" A middle-aged man from the village, standing to the side and witnessing the scene, exclaimed, "That young man is incredible! He actually dared to fight against such a powerful magician. I wonder if he can win."

Upon hearing this, the young woman next to her chimed in, "Yes, yes, but that young lady is also very brave. Look how beautiful her moves are."

However, just as the two sides were preparing to engage in battle, the strange phenomenon in the sky changed again—the previous light suddenly condensed into a huge pillar of light, shooting straight towards the earth. The surrounding people all looked up, their faces filled with shock.

Chapter 800 Strange Events

Chapter 800 Strange Events

"That's..." Hua Yao suddenly realized something was wrong and immediately shouted to her teammates, "Retreat quickly! Something big might be about to happen here!"

But it was too late. The beam of light struck the ground instantly, triggering a massive shockwave. The explosion resounded through the sky, shaking the ground violently. Amidst the billowing smoke and dust, some people fell, while others screamed in terror.

When the dust settled, Su Ting and his companions were astonished to find that the secret chamber, which had been engulfed in flames, had completely vanished, leaving only ruins. The so-called Shadow Mage had also disappeared without a trace.

Su Ting, panting heavily, said, "It seems that the power just now was beyond human capability. Perhaps there is some more terrifying being hiding behind it all and manipulating everything."

"No matter what, we must find the truth," Murong Yun said firmly. "Otherwise, who knows what even more terrible things might happen next."

“That’s right.” Su Ting nodded in agreement. “We need to go back as soon as possible to help Hua Yao and the others, and see how the villagers are doing.”

After saying this, the three quickly left the area and headed towards the village. Meanwhile, in a secluded corner in the distance, a cloaked figure quietly observed everything that had just happened.

“The plan is going well,” the man whispered, “but this is just the beginning; the real game is just beginning.”

"Master, what should we do next?" another voice asked from the side.

"Just wait, more challengers will appear soon." A cold smile curled at the corner of the man's lips. "Let them see true power."

When Su Ting, Murong Yun, and Su Ting returned to the village, the villagers had already gathered in the open space in the center of the village. Hua Yao was standing in the middle of the crowd, directing the rescue work and ensuring that the injured received proper treatment.

"You're back! How did things go?" Hua Yao asked anxiously, her eyes filled with worry.

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