Siheyuan: The Temptation of the Mountains

Just as Lin Ze and the others took a breath, those small shadows gathered together again and turned into a larger existence with a more terrifying aura. It roared to the sky, and the sound waves shook the dust around it.

Lin Ze felt this strong pressure, and his heart shuddered, and even a thin layer of sweat oozed out of his forehead. However, the sword in his hand seemed to be in tune with his mind, and he held it tightly, as if telling him not to be afraid and to face the enemy bravely.

Just as Lin Ze was nervously watching the powerful force, suddenly, the secret book in his hand seemed to sense his determination and emitted a dazzling light again. This light was like lightning, instantly penetrating Lin Ze's mind and making his eyes bright.

Then, a whole new set of moves emerged in Lin Ze's mind. These moves were unprecedented, but their subtlety was clear to Lin Ze at a glance. He had no time to think, and instinctively performed this set of moves according to the impression in his mind.

The sword in Lin Ze's hand seemed to be endowed with life, flying rapidly in the air, with sharp and unpredictable sword moves. Each sword carried endless power, dazzling and unpredictable.

Seeing this, Lin Ze's companions were also inspired by his momentum. They each displayed their own unique skills, coordinating with Lin Ze's offensive, forming an impenetrable attack network.

Although the black shadow was extremely powerful, it gradually became powerless under the joint attack of everyone. It struggled frantically, trying to break free from this predicament, but no matter how hard it tried, it could not break through the defense line of everyone.

Just when the black shadow felt desperate, a strange energy suddenly erupted from it. This energy was like a volcanic eruption, instantly breaking through the crowd's encirclement, and then like a black meteor, it rushed into the distance.

Lin Ze looked at the direction where the black shadow disappeared, but did not chase after it. He knew that with their current strength, it was far from enough to completely eliminate the enemy. This time they only temporarily repelled the enemy, and in the future they would need to continue to practice and improve their strength in order to be able to deal with the crisis that might occur again at any time.

So, Lin Ze took a deep breath, calmed down, and then turned to his companions and said, "Don't be discouraged. Although the black shadow escaped this time, we also learned a lot from it. After we go back, we must practice harder and strive to master all the moves in this secret book as soon as possible."

The companions nodded in agreement, and then they packed up and set out on the road back to the base. In the coming days, Lin Ze and his companions will concentrate on studying the secret book, constantly improving their strength, and fully prepare for the next battle with the black shadow.

After returning to the base, Lin Ze and others plunged into training. Lin Ze studied the secret book day and night, practicing every move repeatedly, striving to achieve perfection.

However, during a practice session, he discovered that some of the moves in the secret book always encountered inexplicable obstacles when they were performed at the critical point, as if there was an invisible barrier.

At the same time, they received news that the black shadow was wreaking havoc in nearby villages, destroying lives wherever it went.

Lin Ze was extremely anxious, and the anxiety in his heart burned like a flame, making it impossible for him to continue practicing with peace of mind. He decided to end his practice early and immediately go to rescue the villagers in danger.

When they finally arrived at the village, they were shocked by the scene before them. A black shadow stood arrogantly in the middle of the village, greedily absorbing the vitality of the villagers. The villagers were pale, and their breath of life was gradually weakening, as if they would be swallowed by the black shadow at any time.

Lin Ze was furious, he shouted loudly, his voice exploded like thunder over the village. He led his companions to rush towards the shadow like a gust of wind, determined to fight a desperate battle with this evil force.

In the fierce battle, Lin Ze once again used his secret moves, which was his most powerful weapon. However, at the critical moment, the force that once hindered him appeared again, like an insurmountable wall, blocking his way.

Seeing this, the black shadow laughed triumphantly. It thought that Lin Ze had run out of tricks, so it prepared to launch a final fatal blow.

At this critical moment, something unexpected happened. The secret book that Lin Ze had always regarded as a treasure suddenly seemed to have life, flew up on its own, and burst into a dazzling light. The light pierced the night sky like lightning and flew straight towards Lin Ze.

Lin Ze watched in amazement as the secret book merged into his body. In an instant, a powerful force surged in his body. Under the impact of this powerful force, the obstruction quickly melted away like ice and snow encountering sunlight.

Lin Ze's body was enveloped by light, and his aura instantly became stronger. He finally broke through the obstacle and performed a complete secret technique.

This move was incredibly powerful. The black shadow had no power to fight back against this powerful force and was completely defeated by Lin Ze's move and dissipated into the air.

It turns out that this secret book has been waiting for Lin Ze to break through himself in actual combat. Now, he has not only successfully saved the village, but also truly mastered the power of the secret book and became a more powerful warrior.

After Lin Ze defeated the black shadow, the villagers gathered around him, their eyes full of gratitude and awe. Although Lin Ze appeared calm on the surface, his heart was in turmoil because of this unexpected breakthrough.

Just as everyone was celebrating, the sky was suddenly covered with dark clouds and a huge crack slowly appeared.

From the crack, a strong and cold breath gushed out like a cold wind. Then, a hunched old man slowly walked out of the crack. His body was covered by a layer of light black mist, making it impossible to see his true face, but his sharp eyes, like two swords, instantly swept through everyone present.

"You stupid guys, do you think you can sit back and relax after destroying a small minion?" The old man's voice seemed to come from the Netherworld, cold and biting, with endless ridicule and contempt.

Lin Ze and the others felt nervous. They immediately realized that this old man who suddenly appeared was definitely not an ordinary character. The terrifying aura he exuded was far greater than the black shadow they had defeated before. Everyone's nerves were instantly tense, and they stared at the old man vigilantly, not daring to relax at all.

The companions quickly gathered around Lin Ze, forming a tight defensive circle. They held their weapons tightly, ready for the upcoming battle. Lin Ze took a deep breath, feeling the power that had just broken through in his body rushing through his meridians. He held the sword tightly in his hand, his eyes were like torches, and he looked at the old man fearlessly.