Alliance: Start Suona, send away the stupid sister Zhou

Seeing the critical situation, Lin Feng suddenly rushed out from the side, grabbed the dragon's neck and pulled it out; at the same time, Xiao Ran finally found an opportunity to leave a deep wound on the edge of the dragon's wing, causing it to scream and have to retreat a few steps.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Lily quickly stood up and ran to the herbs, quickly picked them and put them into the small bag she carried with her; then she immediately waved her hand to signal others to evacuate.

As everyone gathered together and ran towards the exit, a loud noise and roar came from behind:
"Damn it! You can't leave so easily! Stop right there!!"

However, no one cared about the threat behind them at this time, and everyone rushed towards the cave entrance with all their strength;

Only after they rushed out of the cave and worked together to move the huge rock blocking the door did everyone breathe a sigh of relief and feel temporarily safe.

Chen Le handed the extremely precious moonlight grass to Lily beside him with trembling hands, "Next...it depends on whether your magic can save us..." Before he finished speaking, he completely lost consciousness due to exhaustion and fell to the ground...

Looking at his friend who had fainted in front of him and the huge figure that was still vaguely visible in the distance and gradually approaching, Xiao Ran took a deep breath and said solemnly:
"No matter what, we must use this power to restore our combat effectiveness as soon as possible. Time is running out. If we continue to delay like this, I'm afraid we will be unable to resist."

The mysterious woman frowned as she looked at the unconscious Chen Le, then turned to Lily, "Are you sure you can use this moonlight grass to revive him?"

Lily nodded, "I'll do my best, but it'll take time."

Xiao Ran looked around and said in a deep voice: "Time is what we lack most. We must find a way to deal with the dragon as soon as possible, otherwise we will never leave here alive."

Lei Bao clenched the giant hammer in his hand and said, "I have tried a direct confrontation just now, but the effect is not ideal. We must change our strategy."

Lin Feng leaned against the cave entrance and took a breath for a while before saying, "I remember there is an abandoned small village not far away. A powerful alchemist once lived in the village. Maybe I can find something useful here."

The mysterious woman's eyes lit up. "Alchemist... maybe that's a good idea. We might as well give it a try."

"Then come with me," Xiao Ran said immediately, "Leibao, you and Lin Feng stay here to protect them." After that, he pulled the mysterious woman outside.

Lei Bao nodded, "Don't worry, I'm here." Then, he carried the giant hammer on his shoulder and vigilantly observed the movements around him, while noticing that the huge roar coming from the distance was getting louder and louder.

Lily knelt beside Chen Le and began the healing process. As the spell slowly flowed out, the soft blue light emitted by the moonlight grass seemed to blend with the power of magic in her hands and gradually merged into the body of the injured.

On the other side, Xiao Ran and his companions also faced considerable challenges as they quickly shuttled between dilapidated houses in search of the old alchemist who was said to have lived in seclusion for many years.

Finally, they found clues in a ramshackle hut in the far corner of the village. "Look here," the mysterious woman said, pointing to some remaining symbols on the wall. "That's the symbol of the warlock - we should be in the right place!"

"But..." Just as she was about to search further, she suddenly heard a slight movement from deep inside the house. Then, an old man with a ghostly pale face and white hair appeared in front of them quietly: "What are you looking for?" His voice was hoarse and majestic, which made people feel awe.

"We heard that you are the only person around here who knows powerful magic and skills..." Seeing this, Xiao Ran hurried forward to explain and briefly recounted the difficulties he encountered.

After listening to the narration, the old man nodded slightly and smiled: "Okay, I can provide you with some help; but before that you need to pass my test."

"Please give us your advice no matter what!" They both said in unison upon hearing this.

Soon, after a series of intelligence and skill tests, Xiao Ran and his team successfully obtained the mysterious weapons and methods to fight the dragon provided by the alchemist. Before leaving, the old man specifically reminded them:

"Remember not to fight head-on. Using this item will allow you to temporarily weaken your opponent and seize the opportunity to launch a fatal blow. But you only have three chances."

On the way back to the cave, the two of them quickened their pace and dared not slow down. After they reunited, they immediately showed the items they had obtained to other companions. At this moment, Lily had just completed the initial treatment for the unconscious Chen Le...

When Chen Le woke up, he felt much better. Although he had not fully recovered, he was able to stand up at least. After learning that everyone was planning to attack the dragon, he decided to join the action. "As long as I have a little strength left, I will never give up the fight!"

Stepping into the area illuminated by the faint light again, everyone approached the target position cautiously; just when Xiaolong realized something was wrong and began to roar and prepare to attack, Xiao Ran raised the special bow and arrow he got from the old man and decisively shot the first arrow!
The moment it was hit, the guardian beast's entire body suddenly burst into dazzling light, and then it fell heavily to the ground, unable to move...

Seeing this, everyone rushed forward without hesitation and launched an intensive attack; although they were still injured and bleeding in the process, they finally succeeded in defeating it completely on the third try!

"Is it finally over... It was not easy..." Everyone breathed a sigh of relief as they looked at the dragon-shaped creature lying on the ground. However, something unexpected happened: it recovered at an astonishing speed and spread its wings again to fight back!

"Retreat quickly! Return to a safe area and re-deploy!" the mysterious woman shouted, and everyone quickly followed her and evacuated the scene...

Just when everyone thought they had finally had a moment of peace, a deafening roar came from behind, making everyone look back:
"Damn it! Why can you, a bunch of tiny humans, bring me so much trouble? But it's all going to end! Next, I will wipe you all out here without leaving a single one alive!"

Lei Bao tightened the hammer in his hand, with a determined look in his eyes: "We will never give up easily this time!"

The mysterious woman also held the special dagger hidden at her waist, and whispered an ancient and powerful spell.
"Are you ready? This is our last battle!" Xiao Ran swept his determined gaze over everyone.

Everyone responded one after another, their resolute eyes gathered into an invisible force, and at this moment condensed into the last hope...
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Chen Le struggled to stand up. Although he was still a little weak, his eyes were full of determination. "We must stop this dragon, otherwise it will bring more destruction."

Lin Feng nodded in agreement, "That's right, we can't stop here. Everyone needs to be careful."

"I have injected the power of the moonlight grass into Chen Le's body, but it will take time for him to fully recover." Lily looked at everyone, "However, the most important thing now is to end this in one go."

"How many times can the equipment given by the old alchemist be used?" Xiao Ran turned to the mysterious woman and asked.

She gently grasped the dagger in her hand, "The old man said that we only have three chances, so we must seize every opportunity to attack." The roar of the dragon in the distance became more intense, as if it had sensed the presence of everyone. "We can't delay any longer." Thunderstorm said in a deep voice, he tightly grasped the giant hammer, his eyes revealed a hint of coldness, "I'm ready."

"I'm ready too!" Chen Le responded with his fists clenched. Although his physical strength had not yet fully recovered, a fire of unwillingness to admit defeat burned in his heart.

The group quickly crossed the narrow road and approached the target. Everyone was careful not to make any noise to attract unnecessary attention. Just as they were about to reach the designated location, a black shadow suddenly flashed in the shadows ahead - it was the huge black dragon!
Almost in an instant, everyone launched an attack at the same time: Xiao Ran quickly drew his bow, aimed, and shot a special arrow; at the same time, Lily chanted a spell to cast a shield to provide protection for her companions; and the mysterious woman quietly approached with her weapon in hand, ready to deliver a fatal blow...

The arrow flew across the sky and pierced the black dragon's neck accurately, causing it to roar in pain and stop. However, the good times did not last long. After sensing the huge threat, the beast quickly adjusted and prepared to launch a counterattack.

"Take advantage of now!" Lin Feng shouted loudly and immediately led everyone to launch continuous attacks from all directions.

However, surprisingly, even after receiving such intensive and precise damage, the dragon still behaved quite tenaciously. It did not fall down easily but became more and more manic and restless.

Just when the two sides were deadlocked, Lei Bao suddenly rushed forward and raised the giant hammer in his hand to smash the opponent's vital parts. Then Lily and Chen Le followed closely and used magic attacks and physical means to coordinate...

Finally, after the third attempt, the light of hope finally appeared - as the mysterious woman slashed down with the last knife, cracks began to appear all over the black dragon's body and it gradually became transparent until it completely disappeared!

"Finally. Is it solved?" Everyone looked at each other tiredly, and everyone's face was filled with an unconcealable smile.

"You guys are so amazing," Chen Le said with a sigh, "If it weren't for you, I really can't imagine what would happen."

At this time, the mysterious woman who had been silently following and observing the development of the battle slowly spoke: "But we can't let our guard down yet. There must be an even more powerful force behind this dragon."

As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere that was originally immersed in the joy of victory suddenly became much more solemn.

"We must not let our guard down no matter what." Xiao Ran nodded in agreement, "We need to leave here as soon as possible and return to a safe place to rest and think about the next plan of action."

At this moment, a faint roar was heard again in the distance, which made everyone's heart tighten.

"Let's go." The mysterious woman took the lead and walked in the opposite direction. "As long as we are alive, there are endless possibilities."

The others exchanged glances and followed her forward figure, quickening their pace and leaving the battlefield.

As they gradually moved away from the dangerous atmosphere and headed towards a more unknown but bright future, no one noticed that a faint but extremely strange energy was gradually condensing in the air not far behind them... By the time they noticed it, perhaps a new contest would be brewing.

"No matter what challenges we face next, we will no longer be afraid." Xiao Ran looked up into the distance, "Because we are no longer fighting alone."

Everyone smiled knowingly and continued to move forward on this vast and magical land, looking forward to the next miracle to happen.

The mysterious woman whispered, "The future is always full of uncertainties, but I know that as long as we are together, there is nothing we can't overcome."

Everyone nodded and continued on the unknown road. In the darkness behind them, there seemed to be two red eyes quietly watching their every move...

The crowd continued to move forward, and the night gradually deepened. There were bursts of strange noises coming from the surrounding woods, as if countless pairs of eyes were watching them from the dark. Chen Le felt his heart beating unusually violently, and he knew that this battle was far from over.

Suddenly, a huge black shadow passed through the woods, followed by a low roar. Everyone immediately became alert, drew their weapons, and stared at the direction where the sound came from.

"What is that?" Lin Feng asked in a low voice, his eyes full of vigilance.

"I don't know, but we must be prepared." Xiao Ran quickly pulled the bowstring to its full extent, and the arrow pointed at the darkness ahead. "Everyone be careful."

Lily closed her eyes and chanted a spell in a low voice. A faint halo gradually appeared around her body, obviously casting some kind of protective magic.

The mysterious woman's eyes became more determined, and the dagger in her hand flashed a faint blue light. She slowly stepped forward, her voice calm and firm: "No matter what comes, we will defeat it."

At this time, a strange voice came from the darkness, with a hint of sarcasm and disdain. "Haha, such a big scene, are you waiting for me?"

Everyone looked closely and saw a man in a black robe with a gloomy face slowly walking out. He crossed his arms in front of his chest, looked at everyone's face, and a strange smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

"Who is he?" Chen Le asked in a low voice.

Lei Bao held the giant hammer tightly, his eyes full of murderous intent. "I don't know, but he doesn't look like a good guy."

The black-robed man slowly raised one hand and waved it gently. "You just defeated that dragon? That's amazing. But... this is just the beginning."

"What do you mean?" Lily frowned, obviously confused by this sudden person.

The mysterious woman took a step forward, her eyes grim. "No matter who you are, if you try to stop us, we will defeat you without hesitation."

The man in black robe seemed to not care about it at all. He smiled contemptuously. "Oh? Really? Then let me see it for myself." (End of this chapter)