Just as everyone was lost in thought, Ares, who was next to Chen Ge, suddenly shouted, "No matter how powerful the enemy is, we must persevere to the end! We are the guardians of this land, and we must not let fear take over our hearts."
A burst of enthusiastic response immediately erupted from the crowd. The young recruits patted each other on the shoulder and shouted words of encouragement; the veterans nodded firmly, their eyes revealing a determination to defend their homeland to the death.
Just then, the monster ahead let out an even more deafening roar. The group quickly snapped out of their commotion, tensing their nerves and preparing for battle.
A passing civilian woman stopped in her tracks, watching the warriors prepare to charge into battle. Her face was filled with amazement and reverence. "These brave people, they are truly fighting for us!" she murmured to herself.
An elderly man nearby nodded in agreement, "That's right, it's all because of General Chen Ge's leadership that we all feel incredibly proud. He's like a ray of light, guiding us forward in the darkness."
Little Lena still stood not far away, playing her flute with all her might, trying to bring the warriors a little comfort and strength. "Come on! Don't be afraid! You are heroes, you must defeat those bad guys!" Her childish voice echoed throughout the battlefield, greatly encouraging the warriors.
Meanwhile, Visik was leading a small squad of elite soldiers to investigate the eastern ruins, searching for crucial clues that might help resolve the current crisis. Along the way, a local villager, seeing their route, exclaimed, "Oh, this is fantastic! Such a brave and fearless team is on the move! I'm sure you'll bring back good news!"
Meanwhile, the battle at the front lines became increasingly intense. The behemoth approached step by step, relentlessly destroying the city's defenses with its massive claws. A tense atmosphere filled the air; everyone gripped their weapons tightly, gritting their teeth as they charged forward. Ares thrust forward with his spear, simultaneously warning his companions, "Be careful, its tail has a wide attack range. Please pay close attention to your positioning."
Chen Ge charged to the very front of the group, leaping up when he was less than a few dozen meters from the behemoth, spinning in mid-air and slashing at its target with his sword. Although he only managed to cut a tiny crack in its tough hide, this action undoubtedly boosted morale significantly. Immediately, more comrades followed suit, launching an attack, applying pressure from the front while simultaneously encircling the behemoth in an attempt to find a breakthrough and weaken its opponent.
"It seems our plan is working!" Arya exclaimed excitedly after observing for a while. Indeed—after relentless efforts, the enemy had finally begun to show some signs of weakness and gradually lost their initial arrogance. However, it was clearly not time to relax yet…
"Are there other forces involved over there?" a newly arrived Allied soldier asked, pointing to some blurry figures moving rapidly toward the battlefield in the distance.
“It should be enemy reinforcements,” Chen Ge replied solemnly. “Everyone, prepare yourselves. Tonight will be an unforgettable night no matter what…” His eyes gleamed with an indomitable light. “No matter how many difficulties we face, we must overcome them. Because we carry the hopes and expectations of too many people for a peaceful life.”
Just then, a dazzling beam of light pierced the sky—a signal sent by an ancient race to support humanity in its fight against a common threat. This mysterious group had always kept a low profile and rarely showed themselves; did their sudden appearance today signify a fundamental turning point in the situation?
"Look!" someone exclaimed first, and the entire position instantly erupted in excitement...
After that beam of light pierced the night sky, the tense atmosphere on the battlefield suddenly intensified with anticipation. The soldiers looked up at the mysterious halo slowly unfolding in the sky, their eyes filled with surprise and hope.
"What is that? This light doesn't seem to belong to this world!" Recruit Tom gripped his longsword tightly, his eyes filled with confusion and longing. "General Chen Ge, could this be our hope?"
An old soldier named Carlos patted Tom on the shoulder and laughed, "Kid, whatever it is, we only need to know one thing: fight to the end! As long as Chen Ge is here, there is nothing we cannot overcome."
Ares turned to his friend beside him, who was silently pondering a solution, and asked, "Which side do you think they'll take? If it's really about helping... that would be wonderful."
Chen Ge nodded without speaking, his gaze fixed even more firmly on the brilliant light on the horizon. "First, raise everyone's alert, but under no circumstances should we let our guard down. At the same time, send reconnaissance troops to the direction of the signal's source to confirm its true intentions."
Just as the human forces were making intensive preparations to deal with the possible arrival of a new force, Arya, who was on guard duty on the other side, made a surprising discovery.
“Wait a minute…it’s not just a single team approaching over there…” She carefully observed the situation in the distance through her binoculars and quickly reported the information to her superiors. “I saw at least three completely different forces gathering, and one of them seems to be carrying very advanced unknown weapons.”
Upon hearing the news, everyone fell into a brief silence. Immediately afterward, Chen Ge gave instructions: "Mobilize reserve soldiers to provide support. Tell them to proceed with extreme caution to avoid falling into any traps set by the enemy. Meanwhile, continue with the original plan—distract the enemy and look for an opportunity to crush them in one fell swoop."
Just as everyone was engrossed in their work, little Lena suddenly ran up to the commanders. "Um... Uncles and Aunts, I saw a beautiful pattern in the sky! Is something good going to happen?" She stared curiously at each adult's face with her clear, innocent eyes.
The group exchanged glances and smiled gently. Ares knelt down and stroked the little girl's soft hair. "Maybe that's how it is, little Lena. If you keep singing to encourage us, it will definitely bring you good luck! But remember to stay in a safe place and protect yourself, okay?"
Just then, Visker's team finally returned from the ruins with what appeared to be an extremely valuable and ancient artifact. "Reporting to the leaders! This is the crucial clue we found during this expedition!" He carefully handed over an exquisite wooden box for everyone to examine. "According to the inscription on it, it seems that a method to seal away evil forces is hidden here..."
However, at that moment, a series of violent noises from outside the city interrupted the meeting. Countless enormous demonic creatures of various shapes and sizes, their bodies radiating eerie green flames, surged in like a tidal wave, their eyes ferocious and crazed.
A cacophony of screams and shouts erupted from the crowd.
"It seems we won't have to wait long for a clear answer," Chen Ge said coldly, looking at the approaching enemy ranks. "Everyone, listen up: retreat quickly to the second line of defense as previously planned and stand ready. Tonight will be a crucial moment that determines our survival... No matter the outcome, please believe that the irreplaceable trust between us is our most powerful weapon! Now, let us bravely move forward into the future..."
After speaking, everyone, led by their respective leaders, quickly adjusted their postures, preparing for the fierce battle that was about to erupt... As for the true purpose of those summoned by the pillar of light, only time will tell...
Just as everyone was preparing for the final sprint before the great battle, a clear, melodious song suddenly drifted from afar—
Even in darkness, light shines; do not fear to walk alone... Believe in the unwavering faith in your heart, and dawn will eventually break!
"Hey, isn't that Lena singing? How come she..." Chen Ge had just turned his head to look in the direction of the sound when he stopped abruptly, his handsome face instantly freezing... because several familiar yet slightly aged figures had appeared in his line of sight...
"Chen...Chen Ge? Are you alright?" One of the voices asked, trembling slightly yet full of warmth. "I never expected to meet you again in this place...In that case, let's fight side by side until the final victory arrives."
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