Although Qi Guze was highly skilled in martial arts, he gradually felt overwhelmed by the sheer number and strength of his opponents. Each swing of his sword required immense effort, while the enemy's attacks surged like a tidal wave, leaving him unable to keep up.
The arrival of Qi Zi'ang and Tie Chunsheng improved the situation slightly, but the enemy continued to resist stubbornly. Qi Guze took a deep breath, concentrated, and searched for the enemy's weakness.
Finally, in a fierce exchange, he found his opportunity. He slashed at his enemy's wrist, successfully knocking the sword away. Immediately afterward, he kicked his enemy in the chest, sending him crashing to the ground.
The air inside the cave seemed to solidify, and everyone's breathing became heavy. Qi Guze gripped the treasure box tightly in his hand, his eyes flashing with determination and vigilance. He glanced deeply at Qi Zi'ang and Tie Chunsheng beside him; the tacit understanding between the three reached its peak at this moment.
"Do you think you can leave so easily just because you've obtained the treasure?" The mysterious man's voice echoed in the cave, tinged with mockery and disdain. He slowly stepped out of the shadows, the staff in his hand emitting a faint glow, as if containing some kind of powerful force.
Qi Guze took a deep breath, trying to calm his nerves. He asked in a low voice, "Who are you? What is your purpose?"
The mysterious man chuckled coldly, but did not answer directly. He brandished his staff and began chanting a spell. As the incantation began, the light in the cave flickered, as if some terrifying power was being awakened.
Seeing this, Qi Guze and the others immediately drew their weapons, preparing for battle. Xu Yuehuai followed closely behind, gripping her longsword tightly, and stood beside Qi Guze. Their eyes were all fixed on the mysterious man, awaiting his next move.
"Haha, you are all so foolish." The mysterious man suddenly burst into laughter, his voice echoing through the cave. "You think you can fight me with your strength? Let me tell you, every corner of this cave is filled with my magic; you have no way to escape!"
Qi Guze frowned upon hearing this. He knew this mysterious person was no ordinary individual, and they had to be careful. He glanced at his companions, a determined look flashing in his eyes.
"We are not afraid of you!" Qi Ziang shouted, his voice echoing in the cave, sounding exceptionally firm.
"Yes, we will definitely defeat you!" Tie Chunsheng echoed, his eyes gleaming with courage.
The mysterious man looked at the group of young people before him, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes. He seemed to have not expected that these young people would be so brave in facing him.
However, he did not give up. Instead, he brandished his staff and launched an even more ferocious attack. In an instant, a deafening roar echoed through the cave, as if the entire cavern was trembling.
Qi Guze and the others were not to be outdone. They brandished their weapons and engaged in fierce combat with the mysterious figure. Every attack and defense was exceptionally tense and exciting, making everyone hold their breath.
During the battle, Qi Guze discovered that the mysterious man's techniques seemed to follow a certain pattern. He tried to find this pattern so that he could find a way to break it. However, the mysterious man's strength was simply too great; his techniques were endless and impossible to defend against.
Just as everyone was locked in a fierce battle, a strange sound suddenly echoed from the depths of the cave. The sound seemed to come from a distant time and space, carrying a mysterious and ancient aura.
Upon hearing this, Qi Guze and the others were startled. They realized that this might be the key to breaking the mysterious man's spell. Therefore, they all stopped their attacks and listened intently to the strange sound.
As the sound became clearer, they discovered it was an ancient incantation. This incantation seemed to have some connection to the mysterious person's magic, and might even be the way to break it.
Qi Guze immediately told his companions about his discovery. They decided to try reciting the incantation together to see if they could break the mysterious man's spell.
Deep within the cave, the dark and damp air seemed to devour all light.
Qi Guze, Xu Yuehuai, Qi Ziang, and Tie Chunsheng stood side by side, their faces filled with determination and resolve.
The ancient incantations they chanted in unison echoed through the cave, each word seemingly carrying immense power, shaking the entire space.
As the incantation continued, an invisible force began to quietly gather in the cave. This force seemed to have a life of its own, surging in from all directions, swirling around the four of them, and emitting a low rumble.
The mysterious figure stood not far away, his face deathly pale in the light of the incantation. The staff in his hand began to tremble violently, as if trying to break free from his control.
"This...this is impossible!" the mysterious man cried out in a trembling voice, his eyes filled with terror and disbelief. He tried to steady himself with his staff, but the powerful force overwhelmed him.
Seeing this, Qi Guze's eyes flashed with a cold smile. He chanted the incantation loudly, his voice filled with confidence and power. His companions followed closely behind, their voices merging into a torrent that crashed against the mysterious man's defenses.
"Hmph, do you think your magic can trap us?" Qi Zi'ang sneered, his eyes flashing with a challenging light.
"Don't get too cocky!" the mysterious man roared, trying his best to launch a counterattack. However, the power of the spell had completely suppressed him, and his magic began to gradually lose its effectiveness.
Under the continuous impact of the spell, the mysterious man's figure began to sway, and his staff went out of control, waving wildly in the air.
"Bang—!"
Finally, with a deafening roar, the mysterious figure swelled and exploded, his life extinguished deep within the cave amidst a spray of blood.
With the death of the mysterious man, the enemies who had previously besieged them also fell one after another. They lay motionless on the ground, as if they had lost control.
Cheers of victory echoed through the cave. "Excellent! The prince's method is truly effective!"
"We've won!" Qi Zi'ang shouted excitedly, his face beaming with the joy of victory.
"Yes, we really did it!" Tie Chunsheng exclaimed, his eyes shining with pride.
Xu Yuehuai stood silently to the side, a relieved smile on her face. She knew that this victory had not come easily; they had put in so much effort and sweat.
Qi Guze looked at the treasure box in his hand, a complex emotion welling up inside him. This treasure box was the key to their victory over the mysterious man; it might contain endless secrets and power.
However, he also understood that the real treasure was not the box itself, but the courage, wisdom, and unity they displayed in the battle.
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