With a series of deep, powerful footsteps, Chen Ge led the group forward slowly, each person's expression solemn, ready to face any difficulties that might come. Suddenly, a young villager jumped out from the side, his face full of anticipation, and asked, "Hey! Are you going to fight more monsters? Can I come along? I want to help!"
Hag glanced at him and gave a wry smile: "Young man, this is no child's play. We are facing a life-or-death test, not something to joke about."
The young man shook his head firmly: "No, no, no, I've made up my mind! I want to learn from you all! Even if I can only be of some small help..."
Seeing his resolute attitude, the swordsman narrowed his eyes slightly: "Are you really sure? This path is full of unknowns and dangers, and there is no turning back."
The young man puffed out his chest: "Yes! I won't hold you back, and I might even come in handy sometime! Please be sure to take me with you!"
“Alright,” the swordsman finally nodded. “In that case, you can join our ranks for now, but you must follow orders.” Hearing this, the young man was immediately excited, almost jumping for joy.
The group continued on their journey, and after passing through a thicket of thorns and overgrown weeds, they encountered another traveler—a girl carrying a longbow. "Ah! Heroes!" she exclaimed, her face lighting up with admiration upon seeing Chen Ge and the others. "This is wonderful! To meet legendary heroes here! I am Mela, a ranger from Arrow Forest. I've been following the clues left by Nightblade, and now I hope to join you."
Looking at the girl before her, whose eyes were firm yet still seemed somewhat naive, Selena asked gently, "Why do you want to come with us? The road ahead won't be easy." Mela gritted her teeth and said, "Because this land needs more people to stand up and protect it! Even if our strength is meager, we must contribute our share."
Chen Ge chuckled softly and turned to his teammates for their opinions, "What do you guys think?" After several discussions, they agreed to accept the new member, since having another person would always bring some new help.
Just as everyone was packing their bags and preparing to set off again, a whirlwind suddenly swept across the sky, followed by a dark cloud sweeping in from afar, accompanied by a chilling roar. "Oh no, what's going on?!" the young villager cried out in panic.
A gigantic dragon covered in scales suddenly appeared before them. "Hehehehe~~" As its piercing laughter echoed, a familiar face reappeared: it was none other than Nightblade, who had been missing for so long!
"Hehehe, I told you this game has only just begun~ Today I'll show you real power!" As soon as he finished speaking, countless sharp stone spikes burst out of the ground and attacked the crowd, while the ground shook violently.
In this critical moment, everyone immediately went into battle mode. The swordsman wielded his sword, cutting down the incoming rocks one by one; Selena swiftly released a shield to withstand the powerful shockwave; Mela drew her longbow and fired a barrage of arrows at the flying creatures...
Despite the extremely dire situation, the team's seamless cooperation gradually improved the situation. "Let's all work together! No matter how strong the opponent is, they cannot destroy the immense power unleashed by our unity!" Chen Ge shouted, raising his arm to boost morale.
“That’s right!” Wright echoed, “There’s no problem that can’t be solved if we work together. Now all we need to do is focus on defeating this guy!”
After arduous and persistent efforts, they finally managed to force the terrifying monster into a corner. "Phew... I can finally breathe a sigh of relief," Hag sighed, wiping the sweat from his brow.
Before they could even catch their breath, Nightblade burst into arrogant laughter: "Hahaha... You think this is over? How naive!" The entire space then began to distort violently, as if something far more terrifying was about to unfold...
"Not good... Quickly prepare defensive measures!" Chen Ge shouted anxiously, and everyone gripped their weapons tightly, ready to face the even more arduous challenge ahead...
"No matter how difficult the obstacles may be, as long as we are here, we will definitely find a way to defeat the enemy," Selena said firmly.
Just as they were fully focused, an unusual fluctuation occurred, and an uneasy atmosphere filled the air. "Everyone, be careful..." Hag whispered, as everything around them grew increasingly eerie...
The sky grew increasingly gloomy, with dark clouds churning like thick ink across the night. The entire world seemed shrouded in an indescribable force, making even breathing difficult. Chen Ge gripped her sword tightly, her gaze fixed on the figure gradually appearing opposite her—Nightblade.
"You think you ants can stand against me?" Nightblade sneered, his body surrounded by a dark aura, making him look like an ominous demon king. "Next, I will show you truly terrifying power!"
The temperature plummeted, and a bone-chilling cold filled the air. A gigantic shadow slowly materialized before them, transforming into a terrifying monster. The monster opened its monstrous maw and unleashed a deafening roar. The young villager involuntarily took a few steps back, crying out in terror, "What is that? Can we handle it?"
"Stay calm!" Chen Ge immediately turned around and shouted, "We are a team. As long as we support each other, there is no problem that cannot be solved."
Meanwhile, Hag clenched his fist, his eyes fixed resolutely ahead. "Don't forget why we've come all this way." With that, he charged toward the newly appeared threat, his longsword flashing in the moonlight. The ranger Mela had already nocked an arrow and released it at the perfect moment, the arrow shooting like a meteor.
On the other side, Selena chanted an incantation, and rings of blue light rippled around her, forming a semi-transparent energy wall. When the attacks from the darkness touched the shield, they made crisp 'clinking' sounds and ultimately failed. "With me here, no one can harm our people!" she said firmly.
The villagers were deeply moved by what they witnessed, and any lingering doubts they had had vanished. An elderly man passing by said tremblingly, "My God... that's incredibly brave. If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I probably would never have believed that such a miraculous adventure and feat could exist in the world."
Suddenly, the ground began to shake violently, cracks spreading everywhere. More unknown creatures emerged from the ground, rushing frantically towards the group. "Watch out! There are far more of these than we thought!" Wright warned, scanning the surroundings warily.
Just as the situation became critical, a newcomer carrying a long spear and with his cloak fluttering in the wind joined the battle. "Looks like it's quite lively here," the man said with a light laugh, then brandished his weapon and charged forward. "My name is Vesker, and I'm one of the warriors who came to find and eliminate Nightblade and his group. Please let me lend a hand!"
With Viske's arrival, the previously stalemate instantly shifted. The group, with clear division of labor in offense and defense, effortlessly neutralized the relentless attacks of the enemy. "I never expected so many powerful allies to gather here. It seems hope is just around the corner," a young businesswoman nearby said enviously. "I hope this disaster will end soon."
Finally, after countless life-or-death battles, all the monsters were wiped out, leaving only Nightblade standing alone. But no one noticed the sly smile that crept onto his lips. "The game has only just begun," he thought.
As soon as he finished speaking, the previously clear image suddenly distorted and blurred, and the surrounding environment became ethereal and unreal, as if he had been pulled into another space. "Not good, retreat to the safe zone immediately!" Faced with this situation, Chen Ge hurriedly shouted the order.
But it was clearly too late. A strange laugh echoed around them, and everyone felt an invisible force forcibly dragging them into an unknown world...
"Where is this?" Hag looked around and found that the familiar scenery had all disappeared. "Let's find out where we are first, no matter what!" Chen Ge's tone was calm and composed, although a trace of fear rose in her heart, but she knew that she must not show any signs of wavering at this time. "Everyone stay close, no matter how dangerous it is, we must remain calm!"
And so, amidst confusion and unease, the adventure was just about to embark on an even more thrilling new chapter...
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