As soon as Sophia finished speaking, the distant rumbling became even clearer. Someone in the crowd asked anxiously, "What's going on? Are another monster going to attack us?"
A young man gripped the hand of the person next to him tightly, his eyes filled with tension. "No way, what kind of world is this? Why do these strange beings keep appearing one after another?"
The guardian raised its head, blue light flickering around it. "Do not be afraid, they are indeed powerful enemies. But it is also destiny. Only by defeating them can this world truly regain its balance." Its words were full of determination and confidence, as if it were encouraging everyone.
Just then, a little boy pointed to a large patch of dark clouds in the distance and shouted, "Mommy, look! Something's moving over there!" No sooner had he finished speaking than a violent tremor shook the ground so violently that everyone almost lost their footing. A heavy, oppressive atmosphere filled the air.
The old man's gaze grew increasingly grim as he looked at Karl and the others. "We must act swiftly. If it truly is a new threat, then delay will only make things more dangerous."
Sofia nodded, then turned to Aiden and Lala and said, "You two are responsible for protecting the safety of the civilians. If those unknown creatures start to attack, try your best to control the situation and ensure that no innocent people are harmed." Her eyes were filled with responsibility and determination.
Aiden nodded solemnly: "Leave it to us. You just focus on handling the current emergency."
“Yes.” Sophia responded, then looked at the old man again. “We need your guidance now. Please tell us, what is the most effective way to deal with everything that is about to happen?” Her tone was calm but firm.
The old man nodded slightly. "First, we must ensure the safety of this region. The Shadow Devourer has lost its threat, but we still cannot be careless. Second, we need to unite to fight against the newly emerged powerful enemy. And most importantly—we must maintain our faith. As long as we hold onto justice and courage, there is no difficulty we cannot overcome."
Just then, more and more ordinary people of different ages flocked in from all directions, their faces showing both worry and expectation. One elderly man said loudly, "Children, we believe you can overcome all your troubles! No matter what difficulties you face, please remember that there are many people supporting and praying for you. Keep going!" These words eased the tense atmosphere somewhat.
Just then, the ground shook even more violently. Accompanied by deep roars, a group of enormous, varied dark creatures gradually appeared in everyone's sight... Everyone knew that this meant a new round of fierce battle was about to begin.
Looking at the scene before her, Sofia took a deep breath, her eyes blazing with fighting spirit. "Alright, it seems it's time to show our true strength." With that, she walked forward with a cold expression.
"Everyone be on guard! We must go all out!" Sofia shouted, gripping her sword even tighter at the same time.
The old man gently stroked the radiant stone, seemingly drawing strength from it. "We will always be with you, together resisting any challenges that come our way." His voice was gentle, yet it revealed an irresistible sense of power.
Karl quietly approached the crowd that had just quieted down. "Please step back as much as possible and follow instructions to find cover. The battle is about to begin, and we cannot allow anyone to get hurt."
Whispers rippled through the crowd, but everyone displayed an unprecedented level of cooperation and trust. "Go, warriors!" Several young people even clapped to cheer on the team…
Just as this new round of competition was about to begin, a bright flash of lightning suddenly streaked across the distant sky, illuminating a previously dark and gloomy corner—where several figures dressed in ornate clothing and wielding strange weapons appeared. "Finally found this place," said a handsome man leading the group in a confident yet somewhat mysterious voice, glancing at Sophia and the others who were poised to meet the challenge…
"Who are you?" Sophia asked, frowning, her gaze fixed on the group of unknown people. "They don't seem to have any ill intentions towards us, but why do I feel a strong sense of oppression? What is your purpose in coming here?"
The leading man smiled gently and stepped forward calmly: "Don't worry, we are actually messengers specifically responsible for maintaining the balance of power in the universe. We learned that this place is about to face a major test, so we have come to offer assistance. If we can cooperate, perhaps we can bring this conflict to an end as soon as possible."
Sofia relaxed her guard slightly, but remained alert: "So what should we do next? Time seems to be running out..."
The man nodded, his gaze sweeping over all the warriors present: "First, let us join forces to resist those evil creatures. There is also something more important I must tell you all... a mystery concerning the fate of the entire continent, even the entire dimension, lies hidden not far ahead..."
The man's words caused everyone present to hold their breath; the air seemed to freeze. Sofia had many questions, but she knew now wasn't the time to ask. "Alright, let's deal with this problem first," she quickly decided, turning to the mysterious man. "In that case, let's fight together!"
"Of course." The man smiled slightly, nodded, and then waved for the people behind him to disperse and blend into the crowd to prepare for the approaching dark creature.
As the earthquake trembled more intensely, a dense, almost suffocating shadow surged from the horizon. Within it, a colossal figure slowly revealed its terrifying form—a gigantic monster covered in black scales, its eyes gleaming like burning flames!
"What a terrifying thing... Is this really something that humans can fight against?" A boy gripped his sister's hand tightly, his voice trembling as he muttered to himself.
At the same time, the blue light around the guardian grew brighter and more dazzling. "Don't be afraid! As long as we are united, there is no difficulty we cannot overcome!" Its words were full of inspiring power.
Aiden, spear in hand, stood at the forefront. "All soldiers, listen to my command! Protect the civilians and be ready for battle at any time!"
"Yes!" The resounding, uniform reply shook the surrounding space like thunder.
Just as the atmosphere was becoming increasingly tense, an old woman suddenly called out loudly, "Children, you must come back safely! Grandma is waiting at home to make your favorite snacks!"
These words were like a warm current, piercing through the cold, heavy emotions in everyone's hearts as they faced an imminent life-or-death battle. "To protect everyone's smiles and peaceful lives, we are willing to sacrifice ourselves!" Many people secretly vowed in their hearts.
As the enemy drew closer, the young man who had appeared before them earlier, claiming to be from another world, made the first move. He leaped forward a few steps with agility, then swiftly formed strange hand seals across his chest; instantly, a golden light enveloped the entire battlefield—the previously turbulent ground fell silent…
"What's going on?" someone in the crowd exclaimed.
The man calmly explained, "This is the effect of my using special magic to temporarily suppress the abnormal changes in the environment, so that it won't cause any additional trouble for everyone."
Just as everyone breathed a sigh of relief, Karl shouted a warning: "Don't let your guard down! The real battle is about to begin!"
Sure enough, before the words were even finished, the group of huge, strange creatures rushed into the town and launched a fierce attack!
In an instant, swords flashed and shadows danced. The ordinary people, as instructed, took refuge in safe areas and silently prayed. One little girl innocently exclaimed, "My brother said they're superheroes! I believe they can definitely defeat the bad guys and protect our home!"
The battle continued, and with the help of the newly arrived reinforcements, the situation gradually improved. Sofia nimbly moved among the monsters, each strike precise and deadly. At the same time, she didn't forget to ask the strange man for more information about their origins and the important mystery mentioned earlier.
Just as the fierce battle reached its climax, a gap suddenly opened in the sky, emanating an aura of immense power that was impossible to ignore...
"It seems this is the biggest test of the day." The man looked up at the sky, his tone calm but revealing an undeniable determination and strength.
Sofia also became alert: "Could it be...?"
"That's right, the real enemy has appeared." The man turned to announce to everyone, a resolute glint in his eyes: "But this is not the end, quite the opposite—a far more magnificent journey is quietly beginning."
At this moment, countless eyes were focused on this handsome man. People felt both fear and hope, filled with boundless anticipation and longing for the future... What would happen next? No one could predict.
The man's final words were cryptic: "The wheel of fate has turned; only the truly strong can lead the way. Are you ready to meet the challenge?"
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