Chapter 71 Victory!
The two teams stood facing each other on opposite sides of the open space. A tense atmosphere hung in the air, like a taut string that could snap at any moment.
The monkey spirit Jiyi sat on the boulder, leisurely swinging his legs, occasionally letting out a few mocking laughs, seemingly deliberately testing the patience of both teams.
Luo Qing and the others gripped their weapons tightly, their eyes resolute. They knew this was a life-or-death struggle, and there was no room for retreat.
Suddenly, one of the opposing team members let out a low shout and launched the first attack. He moved like lightning, instantly rushing towards Luo Qing and the others.
Luo Qing and the others reacted quickly, rushing forward to meet the attack. In an instant, sword light flashed and fist winds howled across the open ground, the battle was extremely fierce.
The battle was raging. Although Luo Qing and his group were brave, the opposing team seemed to be more adept at fighting in this forest.
They skillfully used the trees as cover, sometimes leaping to the treetops, sometimes lurking in the bushes, launching sudden attacks.
What troubled Luo Qing and the others even more was that the monkeys, under Ji Yi's command, had joined the enemy's camp.
They threw stones or seized weapons, making the battle more chaotic and difficult.
Luo Qing dodged a monkey's sneak attack while trying to find its weakness.
Luo Qing moved nimbly through the woods, her eyes sharp as an eagle's, keeping a close eye on the enemy team's every move.
Suddenly, a monkey jumped down from the tree, holding a sharp stone in its hand, and hurled it fiercely at Luo Qing.
Luo Qing sidestepped the monkey's attack, skillfully avoiding it, while the dagger in her hand flashed with a cold light, aiming straight for the monkey's vitals.
However, the monkey seemed to have anticipated this, and with a roll, it dodged Luo Qing's fatal blow. It quickly got up and let out a sharp cry at Luo Qing, seemingly in a provocation.
Luo Qing gave it no chance, rushing forward and thrusting her dagger straight into the monkey's eyes.
The monkey retreated in fear, but Luo Qing was faster and arrived in front of it in an instant.
The monkey stared wide-eyed in terror at Luo Qing's approaching figure. It tried to run away, but it was too late.
Luo Qing moved with the speed of a ghost, the dagger in her hand flashing coldly as she aimed straight for the monkey's vitals.
The monkey let out a sharp cry, trying to scare Luo Qing away, but Luo Qing showed no fear, her eyes firm and indifferent.
The dagger pierced the monkey's body instantly, blood splattering everywhere. The monkey struggled painfully for a few moments, then collapsed to the ground, motionless.
Luo Qing's figure darted swiftly through the woods, her gaze cold and resolute. Each swing of her dagger was accompanied by a flash of cold light, seemingly capable of cleaving the air.
Suddenly, she spotted a member of the opposing team hiding behind a tree, preparing to launch a sneak attack. A cold smile curled at the corner of Luo Qing's lips, and she moved with ghostly speed, closing in instantly.
The team member seemed to sense the danger and turned around abruptly, but it was too late. Luo Qing's dagger was already close to his neck; a single, gentle slash would end his life.
The team member's face turned deathly pale, his eyes filled with terror and despair. He tried to retreat, but Luo Qing had already locked onto his position, the cold glint of her dagger flashing before his eyes.
Luo Qing's gaze was cold and resolute; she showed no hesitation or pity. She knew that on this cruel battlefield, pity would only put her in greater danger.
With a slight effort, the dagger slashed through the man's skin, and blood flowed down his neck, staining his collar red.
The team member groaned in pain as he gripped Luo Qing's wrists with trembling hands, trying to stop the dagger from penetrating any further.
But Luo Qing's movements did not stop at all. With a forceful swing, she completely severed the other person's throat with the dagger.
With the monkeys helping them, Luo Qing and the others also released their pet Blue Spirit Birds, and even the Water Sprite Maiser was released.
In the fierce battle, Luo Qing and his companions gradually demonstrated their strength and teamwork.
They skillfully evaded the enemy's attacks while constantly launching counterattacks.
Luo Qing moved through the woods like a ghost, her dagger gleaming coldly in the sunlight, each swing accompanied by a sharp whistling sound.
Her eyes were firm and cold, as if she could already see the dawn of victory.
Meanwhile, the other team members also utilized their strengths. Some used trees as cover to launch surprise attacks; others commanded their pets to join the battle, gaining more advantages for the team.
As time went on, the morale of the opposing team gradually declined, while Luo Qing and his group fought with increasing ferocity.
With their excellent teamwork and strength, they gradually gained the upper hand.
One by one, the members of the opposing squad fell, their weapons and fighting spirit seemingly worn away in this endless carnage.
The scene was filled with a strong stench of blood, which mingled with broken leaves and soil from the trees, creating a gruesome picture.
At this moment, among the creatures still standing, besides Luo Qing and her teammates, only the monkey spirit Ji Yi remained.
It has a lithe body, messy fur that exudes wildness, and a pair of eyes that gleam with cunning.
At this moment, Ji Yi was completely different from the way it had commanded the monkeys. It stood there alone, surrounded by fallen opponents and teammates, as well as blood and broken weapons scattered all over the ground.
Its gaze was deep and heavy, as if it contained endless sorrow and regret.
Those once vibrant lives have now turned into cold corpses, lying around it, as if telling the story of the cruelty and ruthlessness of this battle.
Jiyi slowly lowered its head, as if mourning these lives. Its fur swayed gently in the breeze, bringing a touch of coolness, but it could not dispel the surrounding stench of blood.
In this silence, only Ji Yi's breathing could be clearly heard, accompanied by the birdsong in the distant woods, creating a poignant and breathtaking scene.
Jiyi finally admitted defeat. It slowly lowered its head, its eyes flashing with helplessness and determination.
Under Luo Qing's icy gaze, Ji Yi slowly reached out and pulled out Ruo Bit's treasure from her bosom.
Its movements were slow and heavy, as if each movement required immense effort.
When the box was opened in her palm, a tear seemed to slide down Ji Yi's cheek, a stark contrast to the blood on the ground.
It looked up at Luo Qing, its gaze revealing a complex mix of emotions, including the humiliation of defeat and awe of the strong.
Then, it proactively handed the treasure to Luo Qing, as if it were handing over something precious.
Ji Yi opened his palm, palm facing upward, and there lay the treasure—an ancient, mysterious box—quietly gleaming with a dim light.
Its edges are severely worn, as if it has withstood the test of time, but it remains sturdy and durable.
Luo Qing's gaze sharpened; she saw the determination and helplessness in Ji Yi's eyes. She knew that this cunning monkey had already admitted defeat, and in an unexpected way.
She slowly reached out her hand, ready to accept this unexpected "gift".
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