The demonic soldiers were numerous, pouring in like a tide, and their agility was unparalleled, darting through the darkness like ghosts. Despite the team's fierce resistance, their rune-encrusted weapons flashing with light, they were gradually losing their strength. More demonic soldiers continued to break through the defenses and advance towards the team, making the situation increasingly critical.
Lin Yu watched the situation spiral out of control and knew he had to deal with the black-robed man first before he could turn the tide. He quickly turned to look at Ouyang Zhenghao, who was also fighting hard beside him, and shouted, "Ouyang, lead your team to hold off these demon soldiers and hold the line as long as possible. I'll deal with the black-robed man. Only by defeating him can we have a chance of victory!"
Upon hearing this, Ouyang Zhenghao's eyes flashed with determination. He nodded vigorously and responded loudly: "Don't worry, Lin Yu! Leave this place to us, you be careful! We will hold on and will never let these demon soldiers disturb you!" After that, he waved the weapon in his hand that emitted a strange light, and rushed towards the place where the demon soldiers were most concentrated like a brave lion, and started a more intense fight with them.
Lin Yu, taking advantage of the chaos on the battlefield, charged at the black-robed man with lightning speed. Seeing Lin Yu charging at him, the black-robed man smiled with disdain, as if he were looking at an ant who had overestimated his own capabilities. He waved his hands rapidly in the air, instantly converging into a massive ball of black flame. A ferocious, ghostly face faintly emerged from the flames, emitting a shrill scream. With a fierce wave of his hand, the black flames shot towards Lin Yu like a flaming meteor.
Lin Yu's eyes flashed, and he moved quickly, dodging sideways. The black flames brushed past him, and the intense heat made Lin Yu's cheeks feel hot. A deep pit was left on the ground behind him, and the surrounding rocks melted instantly, emitting a pungent burnt smell.
Without a pause, Lin Yu, using his momentum, quickly approached the black-robed man. He gripped his weapon tightly in both hands, raised it high, and slashed at the black-robed man fiercely. The black-robed man remained calm, his expression still icy. He simply extended a hand and easily blocked Lin Yu's attack. His hand was as hard as cast iron, and Lin Yu's weapon left only a shallow mark on it, as if he had slashed at an indestructible wall.
"With such little ability, you dare to challenge me? This is ridiculous." The man in black robe laughed, his voice full of contempt.
Lin Yu's heart sank. He knew the black-robed man before him was far more powerful than he had imagined, but he showed no sign of retreating. He gritted his teeth, secretly pondering the black-robed man's weaknesses. During this brief exchange, Lin Yu noticed that every time the black-robed man cast a powerful spell, his hands would pause briefly. Perhaps this was his weakness.
Lin Yu quickly adjusted his tactics, no longer attacking blindly, but instead skillfully maneuvering with the black-robed man. He nimbly dodged his attacks while searching for the perfect moment to strike. Seeing that Lin Yu had stopped attacking, the black-robed man seemed impatient and intensified his attacks. Black flames and dark tentacles continuously gushed out of his hands, attacking Lin Yu frantically.
Lin Yu dodged and evaded the fierce onslaught, his protective suit ripped several times, but his gaze remained resolute. Finally, as the black-robed man unleashed a powerful spell, Lin Yu saw his opportunity. He quickly formed hand seals in the air, preparing to unleash a powerful dark spell. The moment his hands paused, Lin Yu charged forward like a bolt of black lightning.
Lin Yu concentrated all his strength on the weapon, roared, and stabbed the black-robed man in the chest. The black-robed man seemed to sense the danger and tried to dodge, but it was too late. Lin Yu's weapon successfully pierced his chest, and a stream of black blood gushed out from the wound, emitting a disgusting stench.
The black-robed man roared in pain, his body shaking a few times. He looked at Lin Yu angrily, the purple light in his eyes almost bursting out: "You lowly human, how dare you hurt me! I will make you pay a heavy price!" After saying this, his aura suddenly intensified, and the dark power around him surged wildly, as if to swallow up the entire space.
Lin Yu secretly cried out in his heart, "Not good!" He knew that the black-robed man was making a final struggle, preparing to launch a more powerful attack. At this time, the battle between Ouyang Zhenghao and his team members also entered a white-hot stage. Under the influence of the black-robed man's increased power, the demon soldiers became more frantic, and the team members were almost unable to resist.
Lin Yu knew time was running out and he had to end this battle as quickly as possible. He concentrated, mobilizing all his strength, preparing for the final showdown with the black-robed man. The black-robed man raised his hands, muttering something. A huge black ball of light quickly condensed in his hands, imbued with destructive power, seemingly threatening to reduce everything to ash...
Meanwhile, Ouyang Zhenghao and his team had already suffered several injuries in their battle with the demonic spirit soldiers. Watching his team members gradually weaken, Ouyang Zhenghao felt extremely anxious. He brandished his weapons, desperately repelling the approaching demonic spirit soldiers, while shouting, "Everyone, hold on! Lin Yu will soon defeat that black-robed man. We can't afford to fall now!" Hearing his cry, the team members gritted their teeth, endured the pain, and continued to fight the demonic spirit soldiers.
In this life-or-death moment, the duel between Lin Yu and the black-robed man reached a critical juncture. Lin Yu gripped his weapon tightly, his eyes fixed firmly on the black ball of light in the black-robed man's hand, silently calculating the timing. The moment the black-robed man was about to hurl the black ball at Lin Yu, Lin Yu suddenly leaped forward, simultaneously unleashing the rune power on his weapon to its maximum.
The weapon's light shone brightly, colliding with the black ball of light held by the black-robed man. For a moment, light and darkness intertwined, erupting in a powerful energy surge. The entire second level trembled violently under the impact of this energy surge, shattering the sarcophagus and creating cracks in the walls.
In the battle between light and darkness, Lin Yu felt a powerful force trying to devour him, but he held on with his tenacious will. He had only one thought in his mind: "I must defeat the man in black robes and complete the mission. I can't let the team members' sacrifices be in vain!"
Finally, with Lin Yu's unremitting efforts, his weapon gradually broke through the black light ball's defenses, and the light pierced the black-robed man like a sharp sword. The black-robed man let out a desperate scream, and his body gradually dissipated in the light. As the black-robed man disappeared, the demon soldiers also turned into black smoke and dissipated into the air.
Lin Yu collapsed to the ground exhausted, breathing heavily. Ouyang Zhenghao and his teammates gathered around him. "Lin Yu, are you okay?" Ouyang Zhenghao asked anxiously.
Lin Yu slowly raised his head and smiled weakly: "I'm fine... I'm glad everyone is okay. We still have to keep going up and find a way to reinforce the seal."
The team members nodded in agreement. Despite enduring a brutal battle, their eyes remained filled with determination. After a brief rest, they gathered their spirits and headed towards the stairs leading to the third floor. What awaited them was an even more unknown and terrifying challenge...
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