"We are here to help you find your freedom. Please trust us..." Chen Yao said loudly to the figures, her voice filled with a hint of pleading, hoping to move these wronged souls. At this moment, her heart was filled with sympathy and helplessness. Looking at these pitiful souls, she became more determined to complete the ritual.
At that moment, a figure in Japanese military uniform suddenly appeared in the light. It was the demon they had encountered earlier. Its presence emanated a strong, malevolent aura, a stark contrast to the figures of its victims. "You foolish humans, you attempted to sabotage my plan. Today is your day of death!" the demon roared, its voice like rolling thunder, shaking the basement walls.
The evil ghost swung the saber in his hand and slashed at Chen Yao. Seeing this, Lin Yu quickly rushed towards Chen Yao and blocked the fatal blow with his body. The saber slashed on Lin Yu's back, and blood instantly stained his clothes red.
"Lin Yu!" Ouyang Zhenghao and Shen Yao exclaimed.
Lin Yu endured the severe pain and said, "Don't worry about me, continue the ritual! I'll stop it!" Lin Yu's eyes revealed a firm determination. He knew that he couldn't stop the ritual at this time, otherwise all his efforts would be wasted. He struggled to stand up, raised his weapon, and confronted the evil spirit.
Ouyang Zhenghao quickly came to Lin Yu and said, "I'm with you! Chen Yao, you concentrate on completing the ceremony, we won't let this evil ghost succeed!" Ouyang Zhenghao's eyes were full of anger and fearlessness. He was extremely angry at the evil ghost's behavior, but he also strengthened his determination to protect his teammates and complete the ceremony.
Lin Yu and Ouyang Zhenghao engaged in a fierce battle with the evil spirit. The evil spirit was extremely powerful, and each attack was filled with murderous intent. Lin Yu and Ouyang Zhenghao could only barely resist, and gradually suffered multiple injuries.
Chen Yao, on the other hand, continued the ritual with rapt attention. Watching Lin Yu and Ouyang Zhenghao fight tooth and nail to protect themselves and complete the ritual, she felt both moved and anxious. "I must succeed... I must succeed..." Chen Yao kept repeating to herself, chanting the incantation faster, sweat dripping from her forehead.
Just as Lin Yu and Ouyang Zhenghao were about to collapse, the victims suddenly moved. They slowly walked towards the evil spirit, their eyes filled with anger. "It's you...it's you who made us suffer so much..." the victims said in unison, their voices filled with resentment.
The demon seemed to panic, brandishing its saber, trying to scatter the victims. But the victims didn't flinch, instead throwing themselves at the demon. For a moment, figures intertwined in the light, and shouts and cries echoed.
Chen Yao seized the opportunity to increase the power of the ritual. The light from the crystal ball grew incredibly intense, illuminating the entire basement like daylight. Under the shroud of light, the demon's power gradually weakened, and its silhouette began to blur.
"No... I won't give in..." The evil ghost let out a shrill scream and finally disappeared completely in the light.
As the evil spirits disappeared, the victims gradually calmed down, their faces no longer distorted, and the pain and resentment in their eyes gradually disappeared.
"Thank you..." A faint voice came, as if coming from a distant place.
Chen Yao said: "Your resentment can finally dissipate, may you rest in peace." Chen Yao's eyes revealed relief. Seeing the changes in the victims, she knew that the ceremony was finally successful.
As Chen Yao finished speaking, the light in the basement gradually dimmed, and everything returned to calm. The bloody handprints on the wall slowly disappeared, the air was no longer cold, and the eerie atmosphere completely dissipated.
Lin Yu, Ouyang Zhenghao and Shen Yao collapsed on the ground exhausted, their hearts filled with gratitude for surviving the disaster and satisfaction for completing their mission.
"It's finally over..." Ouyang Zhenghao said, a tired smile on his face. At this moment, his heart was filled with emotion, recalling the hardships and dangers along the way, as if a nightmare had finally ended.
Lin Yu nodded and said, "Yes, it's all over. Those wronged souls can finally rest in peace." Lin Yu's eyes revealed relief and fatigue. He knew very well how difficult it had been to come this far. They had paid too much for this moment.
Chen Yao looked at the surroundings that had returned to calm and said, "This experience has given me a deeper understanding of supernatural phenomena. I hope that such tragedies will never happen again." Chen Yao's eyes revealed a hint of emotion. As an expert in mysticism, she gained a lot from this experience, but at the same time she also hoped that there would be no more such suffering and evil in the world.
After a brief rest, the three slowly emerged from the basement. As they emerged from the Haunted House, sunlight shone upon them, dispelling the lingering darkness. They knew they had successfully solved the mystery of the Haunted House, allowing the wronged souls to rest in peace. Their mission would continue, and in this world filled with unknowns, many more mysteries awaited their exploration and resolution.
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