Douluo Continent: Dragon Shadow Rebirth

The moment the crystal cracked, green light splashed everywhere, and the monster's body began to shake violently, as if the entire forest was shaking with its pain. The vines swung wildly like an out-of-control whip, hitting the surroundings and making low roars.

"It's struggling!" Ye Li shouted loudly, nimbly dodging the flying vines, "We have to put an end to it quickly!"

"Understood!" Zhang swung his weapon fiercely and chopped at the cracked crystal again. His strength and speed increased a lot, and it was obvious that he had completely entered the combat state at this time.

"This thing is quite difficult to deal with!" Zhang Meng gritted his teeth and said, "Why do I have to deal with such a big and difficult monster every time?"

"Because you are good at impulsiveness!" Li Xiao said coldly, the sword in his hand flashed a cold light, and accurately stabbed a vine of the monster.

"Haha, I was impulsive for everyone!" Zhang Meng laughed, "I can't let you steal the limelight!"

With Zhang Meng's final blow, the crystal made a crisp shattering sound, and the entire crystal instantly turned into countless fragments, and the green light quickly disappeared. At the same time, the monster's body began to disintegrate, and the huge vines seemed to have lost their vitality and fell to the ground one after another.

“Done!” Zhang Meng raised his weapon excitedly, a triumphant smile on his face, “I told you I can do it!”

"You did manage it." Ye Li said with a smile, obviously satisfied with Zhang Meng's performance, "But the enemy this time is indeed difficult."

"Trough? I think it's okay." Zhang Meng said confidently, "I didn't get entangled by any vines this time!"

"If you can maintain this state, our task will be much easier." Qin Feng smiled, then walked to the place where the crystal once floated and carefully examined the remaining fragments.

"Qin Feng, what's the connection between this monster and the maze?" Ye Li asked, with confusion in her voice.

Qin Feng was silent for a moment, then said: "The existence of this monster seems to be the core of the maze. It not only controls this forest, but also interferes with our perception. Its energy source is the crystal. Now that the crystal has been destroyed, the maze will also dissipate."

"That means we have solved it completely?" Zhang Meng laughed. "That's great. We can finally leave this damn place!"

"Don't be too happy too soon." Li Xiao said coldly, "Although the maze has been solved, we still don't know where these missing villagers are."

Zhang Meng's smile froze instantly, "Oh yeah, there's also the matter of the villagers..."

"Let's keep looking." Qin Feng said, "Although this forest is complicated, the maze has been invalidated now, so it shouldn't be too difficult to find someone."

The few people walked out of the monster's body and found that the surrounding scene began to change. The originally dense fog gradually dissipated, the sun shone again in the forest, and the originally dark trees seemed to have regained their vitality.

"This feels much better." Ye Li took a deep breath and a relaxed smile appeared on her face, "We have finally gotten rid of that oppressive atmosphere."

"I almost forgot what sunshine looks like." Zhang Meng opened his arms and enjoyed the warmth of the sun. "This feels like where we should be!"

"Don't forget, we still have important things to do." Li Xiao reminded. Although the environment became relaxed, he still remained calm and alert.

"I know, I know." Zhang Meng waved his hand, "But we have to enjoy the joy of victory for a while."

The group continued to move forward under the sunshine. The forest environment became much calmer, and the tangled vines no longer blocked their way. After walking for a while, they finally found a group of missing villagers in an open space.

"They are there!" Ye Li said excitedly and immediately quickened her pace.

Zhang Meng rushed over as well, but when he saw the villagers, the excitement on his face instantly turned into confusion. "Wait, why are they all in a daze?"

The villagers were standing in the open space, their expressions dull, as if they were controlled by some force. Although they did not seem to have suffered any physical injuries, everyone's eyes were empty, as if they had lost their souls.

"What is going on?" Chu Tian frowned, obviously uneasy about the scene before him.

Qin Feng walked up to a villager, observed him carefully, and then whispered: "Their consciousness seems to be imprisoned by some force. Although their bodies are not damaged, their minds have been completely blocked."

"Does this mean that they haven't fully recovered yet?" Ye Li asked.

"That's right." Qin Feng nodded, "We must find a way to unlock their mental shackles, otherwise they will remain in this state forever."

"Is this some complicated magic?" Zhang Meng asked with a bitter face, "I'm not good at these kinds of brainwork."

"It is indeed some kind of mind control technique." Qin Feng pondered for a while, "But since the monsters have been destroyed by us, the source of power controlling them should no longer exist. We only need a powerful mental shock, and perhaps we can break this confinement."

"Powerful mental shock? Do you mean using the power of the Soul Fountain?" Ye Li asked.

"That's right." Qin Feng nodded, "The power of the Soul Spring is strong enough to purify these negative spiritual energies."

"Then I'll leave it to you, Qin Feng." Zhang Meng patted Qin Feng on the shoulder, "You are our spiritual leader!"

Qin Feng smiled slightly, then closed his eyes and began to guide the power of the soul spring. His body was gradually surrounded by blue light, and the warm and peaceful energy began to spread, gradually enveloping the villagers.

The expressions of the villagers gradually changed. Their originally empty eyes began to regain vitality, and their bodies trembled slightly, as if they were waking up from some deep dream.

"They're awake!" Ye Li said in surprise.

"Qin Feng's power is really amazing!" Zhang Meng laughed and said, "We really have a savior!"

As the power of the soul spring continued to work, all the villagers finally woke up completely. They all showed confused expressions, obviously not understanding what they had experienced before.

"What happened?" an elderly villager asked in confusion, "Why are we here?"

"You were controlled by a monster." Qin Feng explained calmly, "But now everything is over, and you are safe."

"Thank you so much!" another villager said excitedly, "If it weren't for you, we would never be able to go back!"

"This is what we should do." Ye Li said with a smile, "The most important thing now is that you have to have a good rest."

The villagers nodded gratefully and began to comfort each other. Looking at the surviving villagers, they finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"It seems that this mission has been successfully completed." Zhang Meng said proudly, "I told you, nothing is too difficult for us!"

"I hope the next mission won't be so complicated." Ye Li smiled softly.

"Oh, it's more interesting when it's more complicated!" Zhang Meng laughed, "Otherwise, how can I, Zhang Meng, show my style?"

Li Xiao glanced at him coldly and said calmly: "Don't forget, the reason why we can succeed is not because of your 'style'."

The few of them smiled at each other. Although this adventure was full of dangers and challenges, they finally succeeded in rescuing the villagers and cracking the maze in the forest. In the future, new adventures are still waiting for them.