Alliance: Start Suona, send away the stupid sister Zhou

At this moment, several hideous monsters suddenly emerged from the dark forest, each of them more terrifying than the previous lord. They glowed with a dark green light, which was particularly terrifying in the night. The monsters let out a chilling roar and approached the group of outsiders step by step.

"Damn it, there are too many of them!" Xiao Ran roared, waving his sword and rushing forward to try to stop them from advancing. "You go first, I'll stop them."

"No, you can't resist so many by yourself!" Chen Le hurriedly followed, and the two swords in his hands drew two sharp arcs of light, "Only by fighting together can we survive."

A trace of determination flashed in the mysterious woman's eyes, and she quickly turned to look at the others: "Listen to me, there are deeper secrets hidden in this forest, and only through it can we find the exit. But now we must unite, otherwise no one can leave!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a huge monster in the front opened its bloody mouth and rushed towards Xiao Ran. At the critical moment, he nimbly dodged the fatal blow and used a backhand to force the monster back a few steps.

"Everyone, spread out to attract their attention, and then find cover when the opportunity arises to continue moving deeper into the forest." Thunderstorm joined the battle with a heavy hammer in hand, "I'll cover you."

Just when everyone was engaged in a tough battle, an extremely huge monster suddenly jumped out from behind the woods and pounced directly towards Lily - it obviously chose this seemingly weak girl who possessed powerful magic as its target of attack.

"Danger! Lily, be careful!" Feng Yan warned loudly. At the same time, her body instinctively retreated quickly and raised her staff to release a blazing flame, temporarily keeping the enemy out.

Despite this, there are still dangers everywhere. The monsters seem to have extraordinary regeneration abilities, and ordinary weapons can hardly cause effective damage to them. At this moment, an inexplicable force surged into Lin Feng's body, making him feel an unprecedented surge of power. Recalling what the mysterious woman said before: "The real journey has just begun..." and the strange small bottle of liquid given by Xuanwu...

Without any hesitation, he decisively took out the precious treasure and drank it - in an instant his entire vision became blurred, and the only sound left in his ears was the whistling of the wind; then when everything became clear again, he found himself enveloped by a layer of soft blue light.

"This... feels completely different!" While being surprised, he also felt that his whole body was filled with abundant energy. "Quick, let's run away quickly while this is happening!"

As Lin Feng took the lead and led everyone to run in the opposite direction, the army of monsters that had been pressing forward suddenly lost their target and became a mess. Taking advantage of the brief interval of chaos, they ran a long distance in one breath until they could no longer see those terrifying beings at the end of their sight.

Finally, they stopped in a relatively secluded but relatively open area. After everyone was exhausted and panting and fell to the ground to rest for a while, the mysterious woman came up and gently stroked his shoulder and smiled gently: "Well done, young man, it was really thrilling just now."

"No, no, I have to thank you for the special potion you provided earlier." After taking a breath and regaining some strength, he replied, "But now we seem to have escaped the pursuit for the time being... What should we do next?"

At this time, heavy rain fell from the sky again, soaking everyone's clothes and hair, as if silently reminding them that the road ahead was unknown and long. "Since we have decided to move forward, there is no reason to give up," the mysterious woman looked up at the direction of the dark clouds but occasionally revealed the faint moonlight and said thoughtfully:
"Legend has it that there is a magical creature living in the core of this place, which is said to be able to help travelers find the door to the outside world. Although it may sound risky and even a little incredible, if we can successfully contact that being, maybe it will really be possible to change the fate of all of us, right?"

Hearing this, everyone else nodded in agreement - perhaps it was because they had their own unfulfilled wishes and dreams that they chose to persevere and face the uncertain challenges of the future together...

"Then what are we waiting for?" Xiao Ran suddenly sat up from the bushes and perked up. "Since it is destined to go through some twists and turns, we might as well take this opportunity to completely solve the problem that has been bothering us for a long time!"

So, under the guidance of such a slightly tense but determined voice, the group regrouped and set out again, bravely moving towards an unknown destination full of infinite possibilities...

Not far away, in the dense jungle, one could still vaguely see pairs of eyes gleaming with a faint green glow, staring at their backs and refusing to leave...

Just as the group was regrouping and preparing to set out on their journey again, a strange whisper suddenly came from the forest. The sound seemed to come from all directions, but it also seemed to be right next to their ears. Everyone stopped unconsciously, and an inexplicable fear surged in their hearts.

"What's that sound?" Chen Le gripped his two swords tightly and looked around vigilantly.

The mysterious woman's face changed slightly, and her eyes became serious. "This is not an ordinary noise," she whispered, "It's a ghost... They can affect people's minds."

As soon as the words fell, everyone suddenly felt dizzy. The surrounding scene became blurry, as if the whole world had lost its focus. The air was filled with a depressing and heavy atmosphere, making it almost impossible to breathe.

"I... I'm so tired..." Xiao Ran's voice trembled, and the sword in his hand slipped to the ground involuntarily. He struggled to stand firm, but found that his legs were as heavy as if they were filled with lead.

Lily also felt that the magic power in her body was rapidly draining away, and her eyes, which were once lively, were now filled with confusion. "What's going on? My magic...is no longer usable..."

The mysterious woman took a deep breath and tried to stay calm. "Everyone calm down and concentrate! These are illusions and negative effects brought by the ghost. Only by overcoming the fear in your heart can you get rid of these interferences!"

At this moment, a cold and sharp voice sounded: "Give up, poor human... Struggling here is futile..." This voice drilled into everyone's heart like a poisonous snake, making them involuntarily feel desperate. Lin Feng bit his tongue hard, trying to regain some sober will. "No... We can't be led by them..." A trace of determination flashed in his eyes, and he shouted loudly, "Friends, believe in yourself! We can definitely overcome these obstacles!"

Lei Bao tightened the hammer in his hand. Although his movements were not as flexible as usual, the fighting spirit in his eyes did not diminish at all. "Well said! Instead of waiting to die, it is better to fight to the death!" As he said this, he rushed to the seemingly invisible but real enemy in the void ahead.

However, the opponent who had not shown any specific form in front of them made this battle particularly difficult. Every blow would be strongly rebounded, and it even felt like hitting cotton. At the same time, more whispering voices similar to the previous ones came from all directions, further aggravating the fear and powerlessness that was growing deep in the hearts of several people.

"Hurry up and find a way to stop this strange sound!" Lily tried to hold back her headache and asked for help. At this time, her body was shaking due to excessive consumption, and she looked very weak and helpless, which made people feel distressed.

"Leave it to me." Feng Yan quickly closed his eyes and concentrated on listening to all the noises around him. Then he slowly raised his hand and began to chant a spell. Although casting magic was now extremely difficult, he did not give up the possibility of trying to change the current unfavorable situation. After a while, a circle of lavender light gradually spread around him, and soon a barrier was formed to block all unfriendly notes...

When those disturbing sounds finally disappeared, everyone present instantly felt relieved. Although they could still feel some invisible pressure, it was obviously much easier than before.

"Huh... we finally solved the first problem." The mysterious woman smiled at everyone with satisfaction, "But don't take it lightly. The ghost won't give up so easily."

As expected, before everyone could completely relax their vigilance, they heard faint footsteps in the distance and an elusive breath floating in the air...

"Is it happening again?" Xiao Ran clenched his fists and stood up again, ready to fight. "I must give him a strong response this time!"

Faced with a new round of attacks that might be even more fierce, the team members looked at each other and nodded in tacit understanding, expressing their determination to overcome the difficulties together...

Just as everyone was preparing to regroup to face a new round of unknown challenges, a deafening roar suddenly sounded from the depths of the jungle. Along with this chilling sound, a large group of weird-looking little monsters with sharp teeth and claws rushed out like a black torrent, rapidly approaching their direction.

"Hurry up and get into a defensive posture!" Lin Feng shouted, then drew out the longbow behind him and quickly pulled the string to full. The others also recovered from their previous breath and entered the battle state - Chen Le raised his knife and got into a blocking posture; Xiao Ran bent down to pick up the sword that fell on the ground, his eyes burning with unyielding fire; Lei Bao clenched the giant hammer in his hand, his muscles tense as iron; Lily tried to mobilize the little magic power left, outlining a series of faint but glittering runes in the air; the mysterious woman closed her eyes slightly, as if communicating with some mysterious power.

But just when everyone was on edge, a strange wave suddenly appeared in the air, and a beam of soft white light fell from the sky, not far in front of the team. After the light dissipated, a girl wearing a simple robe and holding a scepter appeared. A pair of wings were looming behind her, and her body was filled with a powerful yet peaceful atmosphere. "Don't be afraid, I'm here." She spoke softly, her voice clear and firm, as if she could soothe everyone's fear.

The monsters that were charging frantically stopped after seeing the uninvited guest, howling in anger and fear. However, before these creatures could make any substantial counterattacks, the divine girl slowly raised her staff inlaid with bright gems and pointed it at the enemy group: "Power of light, please guide the lost lambs back on track!"

As soon as he finished speaking, countless dazzling holy stars burst out from the end of the staff, drawing beautiful trajectories in the night sky and hitting the ground. Every beam of light instantly purified the originally ferocious and hideous little monsters into nothingness, and even the little bit of evil thoughts left in the air were completely swept away.

The whole process lasted very shortly. By the time everyone came to their senses, the surroundings had become much quieter and more peaceful. Only the occasional sound of the wind and the rubbing of leaves indicated that the world was not completely silent. "What happened just now?" Chen Le, who was the first to react, couldn't help but ask.

"She is one of the goddess messengers who has long been protecting the peace of this land. She has the power to drive away evil and protect all living things." The mysterious woman replied respectfully, "We are lucky to have met a noble person to help us today."

The girl looked back at this group of travelers who were gathered together by fate and bravely moved forward, and smiled gently: "You're welcome. This is my responsibility as a guardian. And each of you has an extraordinary mission waiting to be accomplished." After that, she turned around and turned into starlight, gradually dissipating into the air.

The group looked at each other for a long time before they gradually digested everything that had just happened. At the same time, they were silently grateful for the help and support from the mysterious power.

Just as everyone was still savoring this miraculous experience, there was another movement not far away. Xiao Ran was the first to notice something was wrong: "Hey, did you hear that? There seems to be another sound over there."

Lei Bao frowned and looked in the direction of the sound. "Yes, it is indeed unusual... and it feels even more dangerous."

"Let's go and see who dares to provoke us again." Lin Feng suggested with a determined light in his eyes. As he spoke, the others nodded in agreement - since they had already embarked on this road of no return, there was no way back, and they had to move forward bravely!

The group carefully passed through the tangled woods and found a dilapidated ancient temple in a slightly open area ahead. At this moment, a group of seemingly more powerful monsters were surrounding a human boy trapped inside...

"This is going to be a big trouble..." Chen Le muttered. At the same time, the rest of his companions also held their breath and waited for the next instruction.

"What should we do?" Lily asked nervously, her eyes full of worry, "The boy is surrounded by people and looks very dangerous." (End of this chapter)