Their figures appeared somewhat lonely under the cover of night, yet incredibly resolute, as if silently proclaiming their commitment to responsibility and dedication.
The next morning, amidst the morning mist, the group packed their belongings and continued their journey to the Prefect's residence.
The trees on both sides of the road were covered with autumn frost, the frost color as if it had draped the trees in a layer of silvery white gauze, appearing and disappearing in the morning mist, like a dream.
The fallen leaves rustled under the horses' hooves, as if telling the story of Xunyang. Each fallen leaf was like a page of history, recording the traces of time and changes, and bearing the joys and sorrows of this land.
When they arrived at a mountain forest, Qianyi felt as if he had been struck by a mysterious electric current. He suddenly sensed a faint but not negligible fluctuation of mysterious power.
His expression hardened, and he quickly signaled everyone to stop.
Upon hearing the sound, everyone stopped in their tracks and looked around warily.
Chao Yuan instinctively gripped the sword at her waist, the patterns on the hilt digging into her palm. She asked in a low voice, "What's wrong?"
Qian Yi frowned and said, "There's something strange here. It seems like some mysterious force is watching from the shadows."
His eyes were alert and serious, like a cheetah that had caught a whiff of danger.
Just then, a group of mysterious people dressed in black robes slowly emerged from the woods.
Their faces were hidden in the shadows, as if shrouded in a dark curtain, exuding a repressive and terrifying aura that permeated the air like a tangible force, making it hard to breathe, as if one were in a dark ancient tomb.
The leader let out a low laugh: "Do you think you can leave this place so easily?"
The laughter was like the cry of an owl, eerie and terrifying, echoing through the mountains and forests, sending chills down one's spine.
Ye Yu stepped forward and shouted, "Who are you? Why are you blocking our way?"
The sound was like a booming bell, echoing and reverberating through the mountains and forests.
The mysterious man did not answer, but moved like a ghost and launched an attack.
Their movements were as fast as lightning, instantly closing in like a group of ghosts from the dark world.
The group quickly engaged in battle. Ye Yu's swordsmanship was fierce, each strike accompanied by a whistling sound, like a dragon emerging from the sea, with overwhelming momentum, as he fought a life-or-death battle with the mysterious man.
Qian Yi unleashed the unique power of the system. As the light flashed, it collided with the dark power of the mysterious person. The light bloomed like a brilliant firework in the night sky, illuminating a corner of the mountain forest and also illuminating the hope and courage in everyone's hearts.
Ning Yuyuan and Yin Yuyao worked together. Ning Yuyuan used incantations to distract the enemy. She chanted incantations that sounded like mysterious music, echoing in the air and carrying mysterious power.
Yin Yuyao then used hidden weapons to catch her enemy off guard. The hidden weapons streaked across the sky like meteors, heading straight for the enemy's vitals, just like an assassin in the dark, striking unexpectedly.
Chao Yuan stood guard beside Chen Xiao like an impregnable fortress. Her posture was upright and her gaze was firm, ensuring that no enemy could get close to Chen Xiao.
Chen Xiao remained firmly seated in the carriage, not daring to go out and hinder everyone. She only slightly lifted the curtain to observe the battle situation. Her eyes behind the curtain revealed tension and worry. She tightly gripped the hem of her clothes, and her palms were full of sweat.
During the fierce battle, Chen Xiao noticed that the attack methods of these mysterious people seemed familiar. A thought struck her: could it be related to the fake S?
Qian Yi also realized this, and while fighting, he shouted, "These people may be remnants of that evil force, everyone be careful!"
His voice was clearly audible amidst the clamor of battle, as if sounding an alarm for everyone.
As the battle continued, the group gradually figured out the mysterious man's tactics and began to launch a counterattack.
Ye Yu seized the opportunity and unleashed his ultimate move. A sword aura swept across the night sky like lightning, its dazzling light repelling the mysterious leader.
Seeing that things were not going well, the other mysterious figures began to retreat, disappearing into the forest like a receding tide.
Qian wanted to give chase, but Ning Yu stopped him, saying, "Don't pursue a desperate enemy. We should hurry to the prefect's mansion."
After a short rest, the group continued their journey.
After this battle, everyone's mood became even heavier, realizing that the evil forces had not been completely eliminated and that more challenges awaited them ahead.
That heavy feeling weighed on everyone's heart like a lead weight, like a dark cloud obscuring the original light of hope.
Chen Xiao's worries about Xi Xi's background grew stronger. She knew that only by solving the mystery of why Xi Xi was blocked by the barrier could this series of crises be fundamentally resolved, as if she were desperately searching for a glimmer of light in the darkness, which was their only hope for victory and peace.
The atmosphere grew increasingly tense as the trip continued.
Ning Yuyuan no longer told stories as cheerfully as before, and Yin Yuyao also fell into deep thought. Chao Yuan and Ye Yu remained highly vigilant, as if facing a formidable enemy. Their nerves were taut, like a fully drawn bowstring.
Meanwhile, Chen Xiao and Qian Yi were silently pondering a solution, their brows furrowed, as if they were trying to solve an unsolvable problem. Various ideas and plans flashed through their minds, only to be rejected one by one.
Upon reaching the bank of a river, the water surged and roared like a wild horse that had broken free of its reins.
The original bridge has been washed away, leaving only ruins. Those ruins sway precariously under the impact of the river, as if telling the story of past vicissitudes and disasters.
The group had no choice but to find a new way to cross the river.
Qianyi used the system's capabilities to explore the surrounding area and discovered a shallow shoal downstream that might be a good place to cross the river.
However, when they reached the shallows, they discovered that there seemed to be undercurrents in the water, posing a great danger.
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