From the entrance of a cave deep within the iceberg, a nimble figure slowly emerged. It was an elven woman, her figure graceful as a willow branch swaying in the wind, each step carrying a natural rhythm.
Her silver hair cascaded down to her ankles, shimmering with a faint halo, like the silver glow of moonlight. Her pointed ears poked playfully from her hair, their tips tinged with a faint red, like plum blossoms blooming on an iceberg. Her eyes, like the depths of a lake, were clear and mysterious, their light shimmering with the energy of stars.
In her hand, she held a small magic wand, the tip of which was inlaid with a crystal-clear ice-sapphire. From time to time, it emitted a chilling aura, blending seamlessly with the frigid iceberg. She stood at the cave entrance, warily staring at a middle-aged man surrounded by a dark aura.
The man in black smiled wickedly, "I never thought there would be elves living in this extremely cold place. It seems I risked my life to come here to search for treasure, but I got something unexpected!"
The beautiful elven woman raised her eyebrows, opened her beautiful eyes wide, and shouted angrily: "Shameless lunatic, I am kindly advising you to leave this place quickly, otherwise when the elders of my tribe hear the news and come here, you won't be able to escape even if you have wings!" As she spoke, her eyes kept casting towards the deep and mysterious cave behind her, and a hint of anxiety and worry appeared in her eyes.
The black-clothed man opposite raised his head and laughed wildly, the sound echoing in the valley and shaking the leaves rustling: "Hahaha, little girl, don't scare me here. Do you think I don't know that there is a strange herb that is about to mature hidden in this cave? If I don't subdue you first, how can I successfully collect such a treasure?" After speaking, a strong black aura suddenly burst out from his body, spreading rapidly like billowing smoke, and in the blink of an eye, it tightly wrapped the elf woman.
Facing such a surge of demonic energy, the elven woman showed no fear. With a flick of her delicate hand, her wand radiated a dazzling icy-blue light. As she chanted something, a sharp, icy-blue beam of light shot out from the tip of her wand, charging directly towards the black mist. Unfortunately, the black-clad figure's demonic energy was far too powerful. Despite its imposing presence, the icy-blue light only slightly weakened the encirclement.
Seeing this, the man in black snorted coldly and quickly formed a series of complex hand seals with his hands. In an instant, a vibrant red magic umbrella appeared out of thin air in his hand. As soon as the magic umbrella appeared, it emitted a terrifying and heart-pounding magical wave. Then, with a flick of his wrist, the man in black transformed the magic umbrella into a crimson lightning bolt, shooting straight at the elven woman.
The elven woman reacted with remarkable speed. With a light tap of her toe, her figure swiftly dodged the magic umbrella's fatal blow, barely avoiding it. However, despite successfully dodging the direct attack, she couldn't completely evade the powerful demonic energy released by the umbrella. With a dull thud, the demonic energy slammed into her body. She groaned, her delicate body trembling, and a streak of crimson blood slowly escaped from the corner of her mouth.
At this critical moment, a shocking surge of power suddenly erupted from the previously silent cave. This power, like a surging wave, quickly spread in all directions.
In an instant, a dazzling green light shot out like lightning, shooting straight towards the man in black not far away. It turned out to be a highly respected elder of the elves who had arrived at the scene in time.
Faced with this sudden attack, the man in black secretly cried out inwardly, "It's not good!" But he reacted extremely quickly, instantly unleashing all his spiritual energy without reservation. At the same time, the mysterious magic umbrella that had been following him seemed to have received some kind of command, swiftly flying back in front of him and firmly blocking him from the green light.
There was a loud bang as the light and the magic umbrella collided fiercely, stirring up ripples of energy and making the surrounding air buzz. The elven elder was shocked to see his attack so easily blocked by the other party, and his face showed astonishment.
"Late stage of great success! Who are you? Why are you attacking our elves?" The elf elder opened his eyes wide, staring at the black-clothed man in front of him who exuded a terrifying aura, and asked sternly.
However, in response to the Elf Elder's questioning, the man in black simply laughed disdainfully. His eerie laughter echoed in the silent cave, making people's hair stand on end.
"Hahahaha... You think you're worthy enough to know my identity? Today, let me send you, a bunch of presumptuous people, back home!" With that, the man in black ignored the elf elder and began to mutter to himself. As he chanted, the already enormous magic umbrella expanded again at an astonishing speed.
In the blink of an eye, the magic umbrella had become as vast as a small mountain, illuminating the entire cave in a gloom. Then, a blinding red light suddenly erupted from the magic umbrella, like a savage fire dragon, plunging straight towards the two elves trapped beneath it.
The two elves, illuminated by the dazzling red light, had faces distorted into a hideous specter. Their bodies trembled uncontrollably, as if they were enduring immense pain and torture. Every inch of their skin felt like it was being gnawed by thousands of venomous insects, a terrifying sight. Even more terrifying, the aura emanating from them suggested that every ounce of their blood was being forcibly drained from their bodies, bit by bit. It felt as if their very life was about to be completely drained away.
However, at this critical moment, suddenly, a voice as loud as a huge bell rolled in from not far away: "Hmph! It turns out that those inferior guys from the demon clan are bullying the weak here!" The voice was deafening and resounded through the sky. The majesty and anger contained in it were even more chilling.
The man in black was startled and turned around quickly as if he had been electrocuted. He saw a young man standing quietly with his hands behind his back. When exactly had this young man arrived? With the man in black's cultivation and alertness, he hadn't even noticed his approach!
The man in black gathered his composure and carefully studied the mysterious young man before him. He stood tall and straight like a pine tree, his bearing imposing, emanating an invisible majesty. However, when the man in black detected the other's cultivation level, he couldn't help but burst into laughter. "Hahahaha... A mere junior in the Fusion Stage dares to come and disrupt my good fortune. You're simply ignorant of your own limitations and overestimate your own abilities!" Before he finished speaking, he waved his hand without hesitation, and suddenly a tremendous pressure swept towards the young man like a tidal wave!
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