We agreed that you, a weak strategist, would fight against three heroes by yourself?

An inexplicable pressure emanated from the stone gate, making everyone feel palpitations.

Elder Chen walked to the stone gate and carefully observed the runes on it with a frown.

He stretched out his skinny fingers and gently stroked the runes, feeling the ancient and mysterious power coming from them.

His expression was serious and focused, as if he was deciphering a long-forgotten secret.

Everyone held their breath and waited quietly for Elder Chen's interpretation.

"These runes... seem to be an ancient seal." Elder Chen said slowly, with a hint of solemnity in his tone, "I have seen similar records in ancient books, but I have never seen the real thing."

As Elder Chen interpreted it, the runes on the stone gate began to emit a brighter light, and the green light intertwined to form a complex pattern.

The stone door made a low roar and slowly opened to both sides.

A powerful force surged out from the stone gate, sweeping in like a hurricane.

Everyone was caught off guard and was knocked to the ground by this powerful force, unable to stand steadily.

The air around them seemed to freeze, and an inexplicable sense of oppression enveloped everyone.

It was pitch black inside the stone gate, like a huge abyss that swallowed up all light.

No one knew what was hidden inside the stone gate, and feelings of fear and uneasiness spread among everyone.

At this moment, the stone door opened completely, and an even more powerful force gushed out...

The stone gate was completely opened, and violent force poured out like a flood that broke through a dam, knocking everyone to the ground by this huge force.

Xiaohong groaned, staggered a few steps, and was almost thrown to the ground.

She gritted her teeth and grasped the rocks beside her with both hands, her knuckles turning white from the effort.

The others also tried their best to keep their bodies steady. Their eyes were firm and they had no intention of retreating.

The light gradually stabilized, and the scene inside the stone gate became clearer.

In the chaos, there was a faint flicker of strange light, like stars in the night sky.

There is an ancient and mysterious atmosphere in the air, which makes people feel awe.

Xiaohong took a deep breath and took the lead to step into the stone gate. Her figure quickly disappeared into the darkness.

"How dare you, you ignorant human, trespass into my territory!" The Dark Demon let out a deafening roar, his voice full of disdain and ridicule.

Everyone clenched their fists in anger when they heard this. Doctor Zhang whispered, "Everyone, be careful and don't be impulsive!"

The man in white had cold eyes and took a step forward to confront the dark demon.

"Your evil rule ends here!" He spoke in a firm tone, and a long sword emitting cold light appeared in his hand.

The Dark Demon sneered and suddenly swung out a black energy wave, attacking the man in white.

The man in white dodged the attack and then swung his sword to counterattack.

Seeing this, Li the Hunter and Zhao the Blacksmith also wanted to step forward to help, but they were blown away by the power that the Dark Demon casually wielded and fell heavily to the ground.

Elder Chen and a mysterious old man stood side by side, both of them muttering something and quickly forming seals with their hands.

A golden light and a silver light shot out from their hands and intertwined together to form a powerful energy barrier that blocked the attack of the dark demon.

The surrounding space shook violently, and the light produced by the collision between the forces of good and evil illuminated the entire interior of the stone gate.

Seeing that he could not defeat the enemy after a long time of attack, the Dark Demon God's eyes flashed with anger. He looked up to the sky and howled, and the dark aura on his body became even stronger...

"Just you ants..."

The Dark Demon let out a deafening roar, and the black aura around him was as thick as ink. It instantly transformed into countless blade-like energy waves, which covered the crowd.

The energy barrier jointly set up by Elder Chen and the mysterious old man began to crumble under the impact of the dark power. It made a "cracking" sound under the heavy weight, and finally shattered into countless light spots and dissipated into the void.

The first to bear the brunt was the man in white. He swung the sword in his hand tightly, but it was still difficult to withstand the violent attack of the dark demon.

The energy wave hit his body with a dull thud. He groaned, a trace of blood flowed from the corner of his mouth, and his body swayed slightly. He endured the severe pain, his eyes were as cold as ice, but the sword in his hand became more determined.

Li the Hunter and Zhao the Blacksmith were hit by the energy wave and flew backwards like kites with broken strings, falling heavily against the stone wall with a loud "bang".

They struggled to get up, but found that their bodies seemed to be falling apart. The pain was unbearable and they could only collapse to the ground powerlessly.

"Xiaohong, be careful!" Luo Xiaoyu screamed and rushed towards Xiaohong desperately, using her body to block the oncoming black energy wave.

"Puff!" Luo Xiaoyu's body seemed to be hit hard by a huge hammer. She spurted out a mouthful of blood and fell softly into Xiaohong's arms. Her face was as pale as paper and her breath was weak, like a candle in the wind, which could go out at any time.

Xiaohong hugged Luo Xiaoyu, her hands trembling, tears welling up in her eyes, "Xiaoyu, Xiaoyu, how are you?" The heartbroken cries echoed throughout the stone chamber. Everyone's morale instantly plummeted to the bottom, and an atmosphere of despair enveloped everyone's heart.

The man in white also began to feel powerless. His breathing became increasingly rapid, and the hand holding the sword trembled slightly. He knew that his strength was about to run out, but looking at the arrogant dark demon in front of him, he still did not retreat at all.

Just when everyone was falling into despair, a soft light suddenly appeared in the stone chamber.

The light elf, who had always been regarded as a weak one, slowly emerged from the void, emitting a holy light all over her body, like a bright lamp in the darkness.

She whispered softly, as ethereal as the sound of nature, "In order to protect this land, in order to protect you, I am willing to sacrifice my life."

The light elf opened his arms, turned into a beam of light, and rushed towards the dark demon.

Although her power is weak, she exudes a determination and courage that cannot be ignored.

The dark demon was hit by the beam of light and let out a painful roar. The dark aura on his body also weakened slightly.

Everyone looked at the light elf in surprise. What they felt from her was not only sacrifice, but also hope and strength.

"She is willing to sacrifice her life for us. Can't we fight for ourselves and our homes?" Elder Chen's voice was firm and loud. He clenched his fists tightly, his eyes sharp.

Everyone was moved by the light elves' spirit of sacrifice, and the flame of hope was rekindled in their hearts.

The man in white wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and raised the sword in his hand again. His eyes became more determined, and strength seemed to flow into his body continuously.

Li the Hunter and Zhao the Blacksmith also struggled to stand up. Although they were covered in pain, their faces were full of determination.

Everyone clenched their fists.

"For the light!" Everyone shouted in unison, their voices echoing throughout the stone chamber, as if to tear apart the darkness.

The long sword in the white-clothed man's hand burst out with unprecedented light, and the sword body hummed, as if responding to the determination of its master.

Everyone poured their own strength into the orb, and the orb's light became brighter and brighter, reflecting the sword in the white-clothed man's hand, forming a brilliant beam of light that shot straight into the sky.

A powerful force surged in the stone chamber, as if it was going to swallow everything.

"Feel this power, Dark Demon!" The man in white roared, waving the sword in his hand with great force, and the sword energy was so strong that it seemed to tear the darkness apart.

Everyone also displayed their unique skills one after another, and various lights intertwined together to form a magnificent scene.

The Dark Demon's originally arrogant expression was now filled with fear. He felt this unprecedented power and couldn't help but feel a little scared.

"How is this possible? How is it possible for you ants to possess such powerful strength?" The Dark Demon roared in horror, but he was no longer able to resist.

The attacks from the crowd poured down like a violent storm. The Dark Demon was beaten without any chance to fight back. Wounds kept appearing on his body, and black blood gushed out, staining the ground red.

"For the light!" Everyone shouted in unison, the sound was deafening, as if it would collapse the entire stone chamber.

The Dark Demon let out a shrill scream, his body gradually collapsed, and finally turned into a ball of black smoke and dissipated into nothingness.

"We won!" Everyone cheered, hugged each other, and their faces were filled with the joy of victory.

Xiaohong and the man in white embraced each other affectionately. The man in white gently kissed Xiaohong's forehead. Luo Xiaoyu and others also hugged each other, their faces filled with joy of surviving the disaster.

The feelings between everyone became more indestructible after this life-and-death battle. They became true saviors and their hearts were filled with a sense of accomplishment.

However, just as everyone was immersed in the joy of victory, a strange noise suddenly came from deep in the stone chamber, and the ground began to shake violently...

"What's going on?" Xiaohong asked in horror, with a hint of uneasiness in her voice.

The man in white tightly held Xiaohong's hand, his eyes full of vigilance. He whispered, "Be careful, things may not be over yet..."

The long sword in the white-clothed man's hand shone brightly, gathering the strength of everyone and stabbing fiercely into the heart of the dark demon.

The light of the orb was like thousands of sharp swords, surrounding the Dark Demon and purifying the remaining evil power in it.

The Dark Demon let out one last desperate roar, turned into ashes, and completely disappeared between heaven and earth.

The evil power behind the stone gate was completely sealed, and the world returned to peace.

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The warm sunshine shines on the earth, the flowers, plants and trees are glowing with new vitality, the birds are singing and the flowers are fragrant, creating a peaceful scene.

People around the world rejoiced, sang and danced to celebrate this hard-earned peace.

They regarded Xiaohong, the man in white and all the people who participated in this battle as gods. Their stories were passed down from generation to generation and became eternal legends in people's hearts.

Statues stand in the center of the town, poems are sung in the streets, and their names are engraved on the monuments of history, revered by thousands of people.

Xiaohong and the man in white held a grand wedding, and with everyone's blessings, they began a happy life.

Luo Xiaoyu and Doctor Zhang also came together. They used their medical skills to help more people, save the world and benefit the people.

Granny Lin looked at the happy faces of the children and a gratified smile appeared on her face.

Hunter Li and Blacksmith Zhao returned to the village and continued to live a peaceful life. They would often tell their children about the thrilling adventure.

Elder Chen and the mysterious old man also returned to their respective secluded places, continued to practice with all their heart, and guarded this hard-earned peace.

Just when everyone thought that everything was over, Xiaohong suddenly found that the gem in her hand was flashing with a strange light. The light was sometimes bright and sometimes dim, as if foreshadowing something.

The air around them suddenly became heavy, and an inexplicable sense of uneasiness hung over everyone's heart.

Xiaohong looked at the pearl in her hand, then looked at the man in white. The man in white frowned and reached out to hold Xiaohong's hand. His palms were slightly sweaty and an ominous premonition came to his mind.

"This..." Xiaohong was about to speak when the light of the orb suddenly became stronger, illuminating the entire room.

The light of the orb became more and more strange, flickering like a restless eye, beating in Xiaohong's palm.

Her bright eyes were filled with worry at the moment, and uneasiness grew in her heart like a vine, entangling her so that it was difficult for her to breathe.

The air seemed to freeze, making it hard to breathe.

"What's going on?" Granny Lin was the first to break the silence. She staggered to Xiaohong's side, her face full of confusion and worry.

People around also gathered around, the smiles on their faces had long been replaced by solemnity.

Doctor Zhang adjusted his glasses on the bridge of his nose, frowned, and looked back and forth at Baozhu and everyone else's faces, trying to find out the crux of the problem.

Li the Hunter clenched his fists, his rugged face full of vigilance, ready to deal with any emergency at any time.

Blacksmith Zhao stood in the center of the crowd like an iron tower, his eyes as sharp as an eagle, scanning the surroundings for any movement.

Elder Chen narrowed his eyes, his deep gaze seemed to penetrate the orb, trying to see the secret behind it.

The man in white felt Xiaohong's slightly trembling hand, and he held it tightly with his backhand, with warmth and strength conveyed in his palm.

"Don't be afraid, I'm here." His voice was low and firm, like a reassurance pill, trying to dispel the haze that shrouded everyone's hearts.

Just when everyone was feeling uneasy, Baozhu's unusual movement attracted uninvited guests.

A noisy sound of footsteps coming from far away broke the silence.

A group of ragged and ferocious robbers suddenly broke in. They had greedy eyes, like a group of hungry wolves seeing a fat lamb, and they stared straight at the pearl in Xiaohong's hand.

"Hand over the treasure!" A bandit who looked like a leader shouted in a rough voice, waving a scimitar in his hand.

Li the Hunter's rage was instantly ignited. He waved his fist as big as a clay pot and roared, "How dare you, a bunch of thieves, come here and act wildly!"

The robbers laughed grimly and launched the attack without saying a word.

For a moment, the flashing of swords, shouts and screams were intertwined.

Everyone rose up to resist, and Li the Hunter took the lead, fighting the robbers with his bare hands.

Blacksmith Zhao swung the hammer in his hand, and each swing brought amazing power, beating the robbers back again and again.

Luo Xiaoyu was agile. She dodged while trying to use darts to attack the enemy. However, she was accidentally kicked by the bandit leader and fell heavily to the ground. Her face turned pale in an instant.

Everyone exclaimed in surprise and was extremely anxious.

At this critical moment, a Buddhist chant rang out, and the sound echoed in everyone's ears like a loud bell, "Amitabha!" Master Lingyin walked out slowly, clasped his hands together, and muttered something. A golden Buddhist light emanated from his body, instantly enveloping everyone and temporarily blocking the robbers' attack.

The robbers were frightened by the Buddha's light and dared not act rashly for a moment.

The bandit leader smiled grimly, revealing a weird expression, "Haha, do you think you can stop us like this?" He winked at his men, who immediately understood.

He grabbed Luo Xiaoyu who was lying on the ground.

"Humph! Better be sensible, otherwise, don't blame me for being rude!"

When the robbers saw that they could not take the city by force, the leader's eyes flashed with ferocity, and he grabbed Luo Xiaoyu, who had fallen to the ground, like a chicken. The cold light of the scimitar flashed around her neck, making her already pale face even more bloodless.

"Everyone, stand back! Otherwise, I won't guarantee the life of this girl!" The bandit leader smiled viciously, and the blade moved closer, leaving a shallow bloody mark on Luo Xiaoyu's neck. The scarlet blood beads slowly dripped along the blade, forming a small, dazzling red ball on the ground.

The scene froze in an instant, and the air seemed to suffocate.

Xiaohong's heart seemed to be gripped by an invisible big hand, and the pain was so severe that she could hardly breathe.

She watched Luo Xiaoyu being held hostage, tears welling up in her eyes, but she did not dare to act rashly, for fear that she would accidentally hurt her.

Everyone around looked anxious. They clenched their fists, but were afraid to step forward.

The man in white felt Xiaohong's anxiety, his eyes were bloodshot, and he wished he could rush up and rescue Luo Xiaoyu immediately.

The aura around him became cold and dangerous, and just as he was about to take action, he was trapped by the bandits' well-trained sword formation.

The flashing sword lights were like an airtight cage, making it difficult for him to escape for a moment. The anger and powerlessness in his heart intertwined, making him clench his fists tightly, his nails almost piercing his palms.

At this critical moment, the originally reckless Luo Xiaoyu unexpectedly calmed down.

She only heard a scream, and the bandit leader felt pain, and the scimitar in his hand loosened a little. Luo Xiaoyu took the opportunity to break free from the restraints and ran towards the crowd.

The sudden change startled everyone and they all stood there in a daze for a moment.

By the time they reacted, Luo Xiaoyu had already run to everyone safely.

She wiped the corner of her mouth.

"Humph, these thieves are nothing more than this!" Luo Xiaoyu waved her fist and shouted loudly, "Sisters, brothers, what are you afraid of? They are just a mob! Everyone, come together and beat them away!" (End of this chapter)