Before long, the road ahead was quickly obscured by a thick fog, as if by an invisible hand.
The fog came on strong, like a surging white tide, and spread in all directions in an instant.
This caused a sharp drop in visibility, as if the entire world was completely enveloped by a hazy and heavy veil.
Upon seeing this, Chao Yuan suddenly pulled on the reins with both hands, and the reins instantly became taut in her slender yet powerful hands, like a taut bowstring.
Everyone became alert, their nerves taut like a plucked string, as if facing a formidable enemy.
Qian Yi frowned, his extremely keen perception acting like a sophisticated detector, clearly sensing that an unusual power was hidden in the mist.
This is far from a simple natural phenomenon; there seems to be a mysterious spiritual force surging within it, like a venomous snake lurking in the shadows, silently flicking its tongue, ready to launch a fatal attack at any moment.
"This fog is strange, everyone stay together," Chao Yuan said in a low voice, his expression grave.
Her gaze was like a burning torch, vigilantly scanning every corner around her, not missing a single rustling sound.
Ye Yu reacted quickly, drawing his sword with a "whoosh." The sword gleamed coldly, like a flash of lightning in winter, its blade shimmering with a chilling and intimidating light.
He stood tall and straight like a pine tree, gazing intently ahead, like a majestic, unyielding mountain, fully prepared to meet any unknown challenges.
Ning Yuyuan and Yin Yuyao stood close together, their hands secretly forming defensive hand seals and hidden weapons in their sleeves. Their palms were slightly sweaty from tension, but their eyes were firm and unwavering, not daring to relax in the slightest.
Qian also tried to use the system's power to dispel the fog, but the fog seemed to have a life of its own. As soon as it was dispelled a little, it was drawn together again by a mysterious force.
It was as if a mischievous and malicious elf was playing an extremely dangerous and provocative game with him.
Just then, a series of eerie laughs came from the mist. The laughter was sharp and piercing, like the mournful cry of an owl in the lonely night, sending chills down one's spine.
A chill ran from the soles of everyone's feet straight up to their hearts, as if a cold little snake was winding and crawling inside their bodies.
"You've finally arrived. This land of Xunyang is not a place you can trespass on at will!" A sharp voice echoed all around, filled with malice and undisguised provocation.
Upon hearing this, everyone quickly stood back to back, forming an impenetrable defensive formation, relying on each other as if they were a closely connected and invincible whole.
Chen Xiao knew that as they were trapped in the fog, the danger would only snowball, and every second of delay could lead to annihilation.
"Qianyi, is there any way?" she asked softly, her voice low but filled with tension and eager anticipation.
Qian Yi frowned and said, "This fog seems to be connected to some kind of formation. I need some time to break it."
His forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat, glistening in the dim light, but his eyes were incredibly determined, like a wise man determined to solve an ancient mystery, unafraid of any hardship or obstacle.
So, while Qianyi broke the formation, everyone did their best to defend against the attacks that kept coming from the mist.
Those attacks were either ice needles, like cold, hidden weapons whistling through the air, carrying a bone-chilling cold, and seemingly able to freeze the air wherever they went.
It may be a shadow, like a ghost in the darkness, silently sneaking in and making its traces hard to find.
Although everyone fought hard, they gradually felt the strain. Each resistance seemed to deplete their physical strength and energy, like rowing against the current, which was extremely difficult.
Ning Yuyuan kept chanting the incantation, her lips trembling slightly. The incantation echoed in the air like a mysterious melody, creating a thin shield around everyone.
The shield emitted a faint light. Although it seemed vulnerable, it protected everyone at crucial moments, becoming their last line of defense against danger.
Yin Yuyao seized the opportunity to retaliate against the enemies hidden in the mist with hidden weapons. Her technique was skillful, and the hidden weapons streaked across the sky like shooting stars, carrying her determination and courage. Like starlight in the darkness, they gave the enemies an unexpected counterattack.
Chao Yuan and Ye Yu worked together seamlessly, one defending and the other counterattacking. Their movements were as natural and fluid as flowing water, making the enemy hesitant to approach. They were like two majestic gatekeepers, protecting the people behind them and inspiring fear in the enemy.
Chen Xiao was also observing the surrounding movements. She noticed that the attacks seemed to follow a certain pattern, so she quickly shared her findings with everyone.
Her voice was clear and calm, like a lighthouse in the darkness, guiding everyone and becoming a pillar of support for them in their confusion and danger.
With everyone's concerted efforts, Qianyi finally found the flaw in the formation.
He exerted all his strength, and a dazzling light shot out from his hand, instantly piercing through the mist.
The light was like the dawn of hope, dispelling the darkness and fear, allowing everyone to see the light of day again, as if they had been rescued from the abyss of darkness.
A group of people dressed in black robes with strange faces were standing not far away. When they saw that the formation had been broken, they looked panicked and their eyes showed a hint of panic and unease, like prey that had been discovered by a hunter and were terrified.
"Who exactly are you? Why are you setting up an ambush here?" Chen Xiao asked.
The leader sneered, "We are merely following orders. If you wish to continue, you will pay a heavy price!"
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