As they drew closer, they heard the mysterious figure's familiar yet chilling chant. The voice, deep and eerie, seemed to come from another world, echoing through the mines, sending shivers down their spines. Through a narrow gap, they saw the mysterious figure standing at the center of a vast magic circle. The circle emanated an eerie, flickering light, like the eyes of a demon. In his hand, the mysterious figure clutched a mysterious artifact, its strange glow echoing with the magic circle. Surrounding him lay offerings emitting a rancid odor, crawling with black insects, a sight that sent shudders down their spines.
Lin Yu was shocked and his face turned pale. He hurriedly whispered to everyone, "Oh no! He's about to complete the ritual. We have to stop him quickly. It will be too late!"
However, at this moment, as if by telepathy, the mysterious figure seemed to sense their presence. He whipped his head around, his eyes gleaming with a fierce and evil light, like two burning will-o'-the-wisp flames. He roared angrily, "You are so foolish! You've really just walked right into hell! I'll grant you my wish and make you a part of my ritual!"
With that, he wielded the mysterious artifact wildly, and a black energy wave surged toward them like a surging tide. Wherever the wave passed, the air seemed to tear apart, making a sizzling sound. Seeing this, Lin Yu's face changed drastically, and he shouted at the top of his lungs, "Get out of the way!" Like frightened birds, everyone dodged to the sides. The energy wave whizzed past their bodies, leaving a deep mark on the solid wall. The stone on the wall was instantly reduced to dust, floating in the air.
Seeing this, the mysterious figure let out a sinister sneer, a laugh that chilled everyone's blood. "Today is your death! No one will leave here alive!" He waved the treasure again, muttering something. In an instant, countless sharp black stone pillars emerged from the ground, like demonic horns emerging from the earth, stabbing fiercely at the crowd. The stone pillars' surfaces were smooth and cold, exuding a breath of death.
Lin Yu reacted quickly, drawing his sword without hesitation. The sword flickered faintly in the dim mine, a glimmer of hope amidst the darkness. With a roar, he channeled all his strength into the sword and slashed fiercely at the approaching stone pillar. "Dang, dang, dang!" the sword clashed with the stone pillar, sending up countless sparks and a crisp sound. Lin Yu felt his arm go numb from the shock, but he gritted his teeth and continued to resist.
Not to be outdone, Suna quickly summoned her Gu insects. As if hearing a battle horn, they instantly swarmed from all directions, forming a colorful barrier as they pounced on the stone pillar. The Gu insects buzzed, as if protesting against the pillar. However, the pillar's power was too great, and despite their valor, the Gu insects could only barely hold off for a moment.
The townspeople also took up their crude weapons and engaged in a desperate struggle against the stone pillars. Their eyes were filled with fear, but more so with a resolute determination to protect their homes. Some wielded axes, others wielded hoes, engaging in a battle of vastly disproportionate strength. But the stone pillars continued to surge from the ground, and the crowds gradually began to lose strength. Sweat soaked their clothes, and their breathing became rapid. Each time they resisted the stone pillars' attack, it seemed as if all their strength was exhausted.
Lin Yu was terribly anxious. He knew that if he couldn't stop the mysterious man quickly, everything would be destroyed and the town would be plunged into endless darkness. At this critical moment, he suddenly noticed a rune in the corner of the magic circle, gleaming faintly. Although the light was faint, it was particularly conspicuous in the chaotic scene. He felt a stir in his heart, his intuition telling him that this rune might be the key to the entire magic circle. He hurriedly called out to Suna, "Suna, I'll destroy the magic circle. You help me stop the mysterious man. You must hold on!"
Suna nodded firmly, a look of determination in her eyes. She quickly directed the insects to change their direction and pounced on the mysterious man. Seeing this, the mysterious man's face changed slightly, and he had to divert some of his energy to deal with the insects. The insects rushed towards the mysterious man like a group of fearless warriors, trying to disrupt his movements. The mysterious man waved the treasure in his hand to resist the insects' attacks, while firing black energy balls at Lin Yu. The black energy balls flew towards Lin Yu like cannonballs, carrying destructive power.
Lin Yu dodged the stone pillars' attacks, nimbly weaving between them. His eyes fixed on the magic circle, a single thought in his mind: destroy it and stop the mysterious man. With his agility, he repeatedly dodged the attacks of energy balls and stone pillars. Finally, he reached the magic circle.
He raised his sword high and, with all his strength, slashed fiercely at the spot where the rune flickered. The sword, filled with anger and determination, struck the rune with a deafening roar. The magic circle began to tremble violently, its light flickering, as if it were about to shatter. Seeing this, the mysterious man's face changed drastically, and a flash of panic flashed in his eyes. He rushed towards Lin Yu desperately, trying to stop him from destroying the magic circle.
Suna seized the opportunity and commanded the insects to bite the mysterious man fiercely. The insects were like sharp knives, biting various parts of the mysterious man's body. The mysterious man howled in pain, and the sound echoed in the mine, making people shudder. But he still rushed towards Lin Yu recklessly, his eyes filled with madness and determination.
Just as the mysterious figure was about to reach Lin Yu, Lin Yu finally succeeded in destroying the magic circle. With a resounding "boom," the magic circle exploded. The powerful energy impact, like a nuclear explosion, sent the mysterious figure flying. He arced through the air before falling heavily to the ground, spitting blood. The mysterious treasure in his hand also slipped out of his grasp and fell to the side.
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