Douluo Continent: Dragon Shadow Rebirth

"I think the challenges ahead will definitely be more difficult." Zhang Meng said excitedly as he walked, "But don't worry, I'm fully prepared, just wait for me to make achievements!"

"You always say that." Ye Li chuckled, "In the end, we usually have to clean up the mess you make."

"This time it's different!" Zhang Meng was full of confidence, "My amulet has awakened, and everything that comes next will be a piece of cake."

"Then you'd better stop the amulet from going on strike again." Chu Tian deliberately teased, "Its 'cooling time' almost got us all screwed last time."

"That was an accident! An accident!" Zhang Meng said innocently, "This time I have completely mastered its power."

"Okay, let's wait and see." Qin Feng walked at the front of the team, observing the surrounding environment, "But I always feel that there is something wrong with this road."

The passage became narrower and narrower. The walls on both sides were still covered with complicated runes. The stone slabs underfoot flashed strange light from time to time, as if hinting at the impending danger.

"This passage gives people a sense of oppression." Ye Li whispered, "It seems that the deeper we go, the deeper we go. We can't see what's ahead at all."

"The more mysterious, the more interesting." Zhang Meng's eyes lit up, as if he couldn't wait to take on the next challenge.

Suddenly, Qin Feng raised his hand to signal everyone to stop, "Wait, there is movement ahead."

Several people immediately stopped, pricked up their ears, and listened carefully. Sure enough, there was a slight sound of footsteps coming from the front, and the sound was getting closer and closer, as if some kind of creature was approaching them.

"Wow, will it be a monster this time?" Zhang Meng's eyes lit up and he clenched his weapon tightly. "Monster battles! I love it the most!"

"You'd better be careful." Chu Tian reminded in a low voice, "We don't know what the other party is yet."

Several people approached the corner carefully, and Qin Feng took the lead and quickly looked out. Then, he suddenly turned around with a hint of surprise on his face.

"It's not a monster." Qin Feng whispered, "It's a human."

"People?" Ye Li frowned, "Why is there someone here?"

"Wait a minute, I know that guy." Zhang Meng leaned over and saw a figure coming from the corner. His face instantly showed a complicated expression, "It's him! I actually ran into him here!"

"Who?" Ye Li asked curiously.

"An old rival." Zhang Meng said with a hint of joking, "It seems that he has also come to participate in this adventure."

After a few seconds, the figure finally appeared in front of them - a tall man wearing a black cloak, with sharp eyes and holding a peculiarly shaped long sword in his hand.

"Long time no see, Zhang Meng." The man said coldly, his eyes fell on Zhang Meng, with a hint of sarcasm in his tone.

"Li Xiao, why are you here too?" Zhang Meng was surprised, but then he smiled. "What a coincidence that you're here too!"

"Coincidence?" Li Xiao snorted coldly, "Don't be so self-indulgent. I didn't come here to reminisce with you."

"Don't be so serious." Zhang Meng shrugged, "But since we've come this far, it seems that our goals should be similar."

Li Xiao looked at him coldly, "Humph, I don't believe you have the ability to get here."

Ye Li looked at the two of them, and seemed to realize that there was something fishy going on between them, but she did not interrupt, and just watched quietly.

"Okay, okay, everyone calm down." Qin Feng interrupted the confrontation between the two and walked forward and said, "We are in the same place now. It seems that our goals are similar. How about cooperating?"

"Cooperation?" Li Xiao glanced at Qin Feng, "You want to cooperate with me?"

"Yes." Qin Feng nodded, his expression calm, "The danger of this place is far beyond our imagination. It is difficult to pass through it alone. If we join forces, it may be easier."

"Humph." Li Xiao was obviously not interested in this proposal, but he also knew that it was not wise to continue to fight alone. He thought for a moment and finally said, "Okay, let's cooperate for the time being. But I don't want to hear any nonsense."

"Then let's not waste time." Zhang Meng smiled and patted Li Xiao on the shoulder, "Old buddy, let's go together!"

Li Xiao glared at him coldly, "Don't touch me."

The group continued to move forward, with Li Xiao in the group, and the atmosphere became a little subtle. Zhang Meng was obviously joking with Li Xiao, but Li Xiao remained indifferent and didn't even bother to say a word to Zhang Meng.

"What was your relationship before?" Ye Li couldn't help but ask, obviously curious about the past between the two.

"Oh, we are... old rivals." Zhang Meng scratched his head and smiled, "Every time we meet, we always compete with each other, but in the end we still have to work together to solve the problem."

"He is always impulsive." Li Xiao said disdainfully, "He always makes things more complicated."

"That's called creativity!" Zhang Meng retorted, "Without my impulse, you wouldn't have the fun of adventure!"

"I don't need fun, I just need efficiency." Li Xiao responded coldly.

"Hey, efficiency and fun don't conflict!" Zhang Meng smiled nonchalantly, "But to be honest, the effect of our collaboration is pretty good, right?"

Li Xiao did not respond, but just continued walking forward coldly.

Soon, they came to a huge stone gate with complex runes carved on it. It was obviously the entrance to the next level.

"It seems that this is the door to the next challenge." Qin Feng said, walking forward to carefully observe the runes, "These runes look like some kind of seal."

"Seal? Doesn't that mean we need to break it?" Zhang Meng immediately became excited. "Let me try!"

Li Xiao frowned, "You almost destroyed our entire team last time."

"That was an accident!" Zhang Meng explained quickly, but then laughed, "But this time I am a man with a talisman!"

Li Xiao looked at the amulet in his hand and said coldly: "I hope you don't make the same mistake again this time."

Qin Feng pondered for a moment and said, "These runes need to be unlocked in order. It may be a test. We must cooperate to unlock this seal."

"Cooperation? That's great!" Zhang Meng immediately stood next to the stone gate, "Teamwork is my best skill!"

Li Xiao snorted disdainfully, but still walked to the other side, ready to cooperate in cracking the rune.

Qin Feng instructed everyone to press the runes one by one in order. As each rune was activated, the stone gate began to emit a low humming sound. Light spread out from the runes, gradually covering the entire stone gate.

"It works!" Ye Li said excitedly.

However, just as they unlocked the last rune, the stone door suddenly shook violently and a dull sound came from behind the door, as if something huge was waking up.

"No way... Another monster?" Zhang Meng's eyes widened. "I knew it wouldn't be that simple!"

"Prepare for battle!" Li Xiao said coldly, holding the sword tightly in his hand, ready to face the impending danger at any time.

Qin Feng also quickly drew his weapon and stared at the stone gate with a serious look.

Suddenly, the stone door burst open, and behind the door stood a huge guardian. Its body was even larger than the guardians encountered before, and there was a dangerous red light flashing in its eyes.

"It seems that our cooperation is not over yet." Li Xiao said coldly.

"Hey, let's go together this time!" Zhang Meng said excitedly, holding up the amulet, "I'm ready!"

The Guardian took heavy steps and slowly walked towards them. The air was filled with tension. Several people exchanged a tacit look, knowing that this battle would be very difficult.

"Prepare for battle!" Qin Feng said calmly.

Zhang Meng, Li Xiao, Chu Tian and Ye Li all entered combat mode. Facing the huge guardian, they knew that only by uniting as one could they defeat the enemy before them.