Nightblade's eyes grew even colder, and his sneer pierced the entire space like a biting wind, "Do you really think you can win like this?"
Just then, an elderly man who had been watching from the sidelines suddenly stepped forward, his face showing a mixture of surprise and hope. "Could this be the legendary Warrior of Light?" he asked in a trembling voice, tears welling in his eyes.
Hag turned to look at the old man, a confident smile on his face. "You'll soon witness it all." He then gripped his giant axe tightly again, preparing for an even fiercer battle. Meanwhile, Mela swiftly drew back her bowstring, searching for her next target.
Chen Ge took a deep breath. He knew someone had to boost morale. "Listen up, everyone! This is a golden opportunity for us, because that outside force clearly wants to destroy the darkness here too. As long as we unite, there's nothing we can't overcome!"
Just as the team was preparing to launch another attack, a young woman with several children rushed over from the side and joined the crowd of onlookers. Her eyes were full of curiosity and surprise. "The older brothers and sisters are so amazing... I want to be a hero like them too."
Hearing these innocent and naive words, Chen Ge smiled slightly, feeling a warm power slowly accumulating in her heart. "The future is still long, and everyone has the potential to achieve great things. But the most important thing right now is to complete our mission—to defeat the enemy before us and rescue all the souls trapped here."
As he finished speaking, Visker said softly, "Then let's not waste any more time, let's attack together!" He charged forward first, his dagger transforming into a bolt of lightning as it struck Nightblade. Immediately afterward, Wright cast a powerful shield to protect everyone, and Selena began her defensive setup.
The battle reached its climax, with every attack and every defense being displayed to its fullest extent. Even the prisoners who had been bound were beginning to regain their senses and were cheering on their team from the sidelines.
Just when the situation seemed to be gaining an advantage, a strange voice suddenly echoed from the depths of the palace: "Hehehe...I never expected there to be such a method~ But now that you have found the true reason for the existence of this place, the game is over!"
When everyone turned around, they saw that the surface of the originally calm energy crystal began to change. The cracks continued to widen, and eventually countless dazzling rays of light surged out from inside, as if the whole world was trembling under this radiance.
Chen Ge stared intently at the spot where the explosion was about to occur. "Everyone, be careful! Prepare for what's to come!" As soon as he finished speaking, the light finally burst forth completely...
At the same time, the young businesswoman couldn't help but exclaim, "Oh my goodness! What earth-shattering changes this will bring?!"
Hag shouted in response, "Who cares? As long as we've been through this together!" Everyone echoed his sentiment, embracing this unprecedented challenge. What happens next is left to the reader's endless imagination...
The instant the light exploded, the entire space seemed to be torn apart by an invisible force. Everyone felt a blinding white light before their eyes, followed by countless dazzling rays of light sweeping in like a tide, illuminating every corner. Everyone present involuntarily held their breath, their hearts filled with both anticipation and trepidation—after all, no one knew what this sudden power truly meant.
"Ah!" A boy who had just joined the crowd exclaimed in astonishment, his mouth agape. "Is this a miracle? It's truly magnificent!"
The friend beside him was so excited he could barely speak: "This...this really happened in front of me? It's amazing!" Their eyes shone with an unprecedented light.
Just as people were captivated by the bizarre sight before them, Nightblade did not cease his actions. He seemed completely unconcerned, coldly preparing for his next attack. "Hmph, don't think you can defeat me with such petty tricks." His voice was filled with contempt and mockery, attempting to put psychological pressure on his opponent.
Mela, however, paid little attention to Nightblade, her gaze fixed intently on the shifting energy crystals. "These points of light don't seem to be ordinary glows," she muttered to herself, quickly firing several arrows at them, only to have them easily deflected. "It seems the only solution is to destroy the center directly."
Hag noticed this as well and immediately called out to his teammates, "Everyone be careful, don't get too close to that thing! Let Chen Ge try using elemental control to see if he can weaken its power." After saying that, he gripped the giant axe even tighter, preparing to face the unknown challenge.
Meanwhile, the crowd watching the battle from outside the palace was also buzzing with discussion:
"What kind of enemy is this?"
"Can they really defeat it? It looks incredibly dangerous..."
"But that blond guy was really cool! I want to be that strong too!" The little girl said, her face full of admiration.
Hearing the chatter around him, Wright turned his head slightly and smiled to the side, "It's okay, don't worry, little girl. As long as we work together, there's nothing we can't overcome."
At that moment, Chen Ge concentrated his mind and began chanting incantations, attempting to manipulate the surrounding natural forces. "Wind spirits, heed my call, gather here to quell the storm; Earth essence, grant shelter, stabilize the earth and protect where hope lies!" As his words grew louder, a faint green glow could be seen appearing in the air, slowly enveloping the luminous object that was expanding in the center.
Sensing the increased external pressure, Nightblade's previously seemingly invincible expression finally showed a noticeable change. "Damn it! These humans are really difficult to deal with..." But he quickly forced himself to calm down and continued searching for an opportunity to counterattack. "Alright, since a direct confrontation doesn't offer any advantage—then let's try sabotaging from within." With that thought, he quietly reached out and pressed a hand to an inconspicuous spot on his chest...
Just as everyone worked together to suppress the abnormal reaction, Selena keenly sensed something was wrong. "Everyone, be careful of your surroundings! The enemy might have other tricks up their sleeve!" The warning had barely left her lips when a dark figure suddenly appeared behind Visker, attempting a surprise attack. Fortunately, the timely warning had alerted him, allowing him to prepare and narrowly avoid a fatal blow.
"Heh~ I didn't expect you to be so vigilant." Nightblade sneered as he returned to the opposite side of the group. "But my patience is almost exhausted—the real trump card is coming soon, so prepare yourselves, all of you!"
Faced with such a formidable adversary, the young woman covered her mouth in worry, but she still bravely spoke her mind: "Go, brothers and sisters! I believe justice will ultimately prevail." This pure encouragement warmed the unwavering spirit deep within everyone's heart like sunshine.
At this moment, the warriors of light gathered once more and nodded firmly. "No matter what hardships lie ahead, our resolve to protect this land and its people will not waver!" Chen Ge declared with a resounding voice. "Comrades, follow me—to end this chaos!"
Then everyone charged towards their target like arrows released from a bow, only to be met with Nightblade's murderous smile and his secret weapon...
However, the story does not end there. Not far away, in the shadows, a pair of cold eyes are silently watching this final battle—who is that? And why is he here? All the mysteries will be revealed in the story to come.
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