Alliance: Start Suona, send away the stupid sister Zhou

At this moment, the strange man riding the raptor suddenly spoke: "Little guy, I admire your courage. But you are not strong enough now." His words were calm but powerful. "How about this, if you really want to be a hero, learn how to become stronger, and come to us when we come back, how about it?"

The little boy's eyes lit up instantly and he nodded vigorously: "Yes! I will! Thank you, big brother!"

With this little episode over, the team officially set off. They set out on a road to the unknown, with determination written on everyone's face. Along the way, they met more passers-by of all kinds:

When the group passed by a small market, a young vendor looked at them in surprise and turned to his customer and said loudly: "Oh, look, these are real warriors. Last time I heard they defeated an extremely powerful villain!" The customer nodded with envy: "Really? That's amazing. How great it would be if I could be like them!"

Continuing forward to the foot of the mountain, a group of villagers who were working put down their tools and gathered around. "Oh my God, it's really you! The elders in our village often talk about your story, saying that when they see people like you, they must show the highest respect." One of the old farmers came over tremblingly and held Xiao Ran's hand tightly, "Children, you must be careful! We are all looking forward to your early return."

The mysterious woman responded softly to the old man: "Don't worry, we will pay attention to safety. Thank you for your blessing."

The team continued to move forward. Finally, on a vast grassland, an ancient castle appeared in front of them. According to legend, there is an ancient and mysterious secret hidden here, which may be one of the last keys to fight against the enemy.

"Is that it?" Chen Le asked, pointing at the looming figure in the distance.

The mysterious woman nodded: "Well, we must find and master that power."

Suddenly, a depressing atmosphere filled the air, and the surroundings seemed to have swallowed up even the light, becoming extremely dim. The black-robed man who had disappeared before appeared again in the sky, and this time he seemed to be carrying even more powerful evil energy.

"Hehehe...you really came to this place..." His laughter echoed in the void, making the entire grassland tremble.

"It looks like another battle is inevitable." Lin Feng held the sword tightly in his hand, "Are you all ready? No matter what, we have to win this time!"

Just when the tension reached its peak——

"Wait, don't be impatient." The man riding the raptor suddenly said, "Let me go up and investigate the situation first." After saying that, he turned into a meteor and rushed straight into the darkness...

Everyone stared at the figure gradually disappearing in the air, with different emotions in their hearts: worry, expectation, and a little excitement. What kind of enemies and challenges will they encounter? Perhaps the answers can only be revealed by waiting for the next journey.

"No matter how difficult the road ahead is, as long as we have companions together, there will be no difficulties that cannot be overcome." Xiao Ran clenched his fists and silently made a promise, cheering himself and his companions in his heart...

The moment the new member rode the raptor into the darkness, the tense atmosphere on the scene reached its peak. Everyone's eyes were focused on his figure gradually disappearing into the sky, with curiosity about the unknown and worries about the future in their hearts. At this time, a cool breeze blew across the grassland, filling the air with an inexplicable sense of oppression.

Just as everyone fell silent, a brave villager could not help but ask: "Do you really have the confidence to defeat that strange man in black robe? His power looks very terrifying..." The villager's name was Zhang Dafu, a simple and kind farmer. He was used to seeing the changing seasons but had never seen such a scene, and could not help feeling a little nervous.

The mysterious woman sighed softly, then revealed a warm smile, "Although the enemy we face is very powerful, this is not the first time we have experienced such a test. Please believe us." Her tone was firm and confident.

Chen Le on the side added half-jokingly: "Besides, we still have this 'Flying Brother' to help us, right?"

He pointed at the shadow that was going away in the sky. Before he finished speaking, everyone present smiled knowingly, and their tense mood seemed to relax a little.

Time seemed to pass very slowly, and everyone was anxiously waiting for news from the front. Finally, after about ten minutes, a familiar light and shadow broke through the darkness and reappeared—it was the Raptor Knight who went to scout! As he got closer and closer, people could vaguely see that he had some minor scars on his body, but he still maintained his indomitable spirit.

"Are you ready?" He asked as he slowly descended to the ground. There was no sign of fatigue or fear in his voice. "The situation inside is much more complicated than I imagined. Not only are there many traps, but there is also a team of guardians waiting for us."

As soon as these words were spoken, there were gasps of astonishment from the surroundings. "Wow, there are so many difficulties?" A young man who was extremely curious muttered to himself, "If it were me, I really don't know if I could make it out alive..."

Lin Feng patted the young man's shoulder gently and comforted him: "It's okay, as long as we, the experienced veterans, lead the team, everything will be fine. As long as we are united, there will be no dangerous shoals that we cannot overcome." After hearing this, the surrounding villagers were obviously much more relaxed and nodded in agreement and support.

"Then let's act according to the established plan now." Xiao Ran clenched the sword in his hand and took a firm step forward. "No matter how difficult it is, we must not retreat, for peace and hope!"

The team followed him and set out on the road again, heading towards the ancient castle. Along the way, many villagers still looked at them with concern and admiration, and even children waved their hands and shouted, "Brothers and sisters, come on!" This made the warriors feel even more the heavy responsibility on their shoulders.

Just as everyone was getting closer to the goal, suddenly, the originally peaceful and quiet space was broken by some ominous sound. Several small monsters with hideous faces and strange lights appeared out of nowhere! The leader roared provocatively: "Intruders! How dare you step into this sacred place... Are you ready to receive the kiss of death! Hahahahaha..."

Faced with this sudden challenge, the team quickly adjusted their formation and prepared to fight. "Be careful, everyone!" The mysterious woman reminded her companions loudly, "These things are not simple! You must go all out." Before she finished her words, the creatures rushed over impatiently...

At the same time, several brave villagers who were watching the battle from a distance also began their discussion:
"Oh my god, what's going on? It feels like a fairy tale has come true." A middle-aged man was shocked and couldn't hide his excitement. "Yes, it's really amazing!" The children stared with their eyes wide open, not wanting to miss every second of the exciting battle.

"Ah, ah, ah~ I wonder if we will ever have the chance to protect our homeland as bravely as they do in this lifetime?" The young people's faces were full of longing, dreaming that one day they could become such great heroes.

In the melee, each fighter displayed his or her own unique skills and style.

Especially the newly joined flying knight, who rode a giant bird to attack from high altitude, shocking the enemy's mind like a god descending from heaven. The other team members also cooperated well and successfully suppressed the opponent's first wave of attack in a short time.

Before the smoke of the battle had cleared, Lin Feng and the others were already standing in front of an ancient stone door. The door looked extremely heavy, and was engraved with complicated runes and totems. Chen Le gently stroked the door with his hand, trying to find the mechanism to open it.

Just then, a passing villager trotted over and panted, "Heroes, please wait! An old family in the village said they know the secret of how to open this door."

Lin Feng nodded slightly, "Very good, please ask him to come over." Not long after, under the guidance of the villager, an old man in shabby clothes but with a kind face appeared in front of everyone. "I had the honor of meeting the owner of this place once when I was young..."

After listening to the old man's slow narration, he followed the instructions and completed a series of complicated rituals. As the last spell was finished, the heavy stone door creaked and gradually opened a gap, and light poured out, and it seemed that a completely different world was hidden inside.

"Wow!" The surrounding villagers couldn't help but exclaim, "It's amazing!" Some even knelt on the ground and prayed devoutly.

Xiao Ran clenched his fist and said to his teammates: "No matter what unknown risks are waiting for us ahead, we must move forward bravely today."

Just as they were about to step into the gate, the sky darkened again - this time it was not the work of the strange man in black robe. As dark clouds pressed down and thunder roared, suddenly a lightning bolt struck the ground directly and exploded not far away!
A man stood up from the place where the lightning flashed, his whole body was entangled with lightning, and his eyes emitted a cold and malicious light. "Do you think you can get what you want smoothly like this? Humph." The man said coldly, obviously part of the force guarding this place.

The mysterious woman took a step forward and confronted him, "If you are willing to let us pass safely, perhaps we can share some benefits. But if you insist on stopping us," the implication was obvious.

The newly appeared opponent sneered: "What a joke! How can outsiders like you get your hands on the things here?" After saying that, his figure flashed and disappeared into the air, leaving only the smell of electricity in the air.

At this time, the people watching the battle were talking about it:
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"Oh my god, this is another master!"
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"It seems that things have become more complicated~"
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"I don't know what will happen next...it's so exciting!" Several children's faces turned red with excitement.

Lin Feng pondered for a moment and made a decision: "We will split up. I will lead some people to continue exploring the front, and the rest of us will stay here to deal with this 'uninvited guest' and ensure the peace behind us."

In this way, the team was divided into two forces, each busy: one side carefully explored and moved forward; the other side was on high alert for possible attacks from the enemy...

As night falls, the distant hilltops begin to glow orange-red, bringing a touch of gentle beauty to this dangerous and mysterious land.

At this time, a low whisper came from the small team left outside to defend:
Brother Feixiang (Raptor Knight) asked another warrior beside him, "Do you think we can successfully obtain that power and return home safely this time?" There was a rare worry in his tone.

The latter thought for a moment and replied: "As long as there is faith supporting everyone's heart, even the most desperate situation can be turned around into the most dazzling and glorious ending of the story."

However, as soon as the words fell, waves suddenly appeared in the air...it seemed that some new threat was approaching.

"Shh - everyone be quiet!" The mysterious woman reminded everyone in a low voice. The whole place fell silent in an instant. Everyone held their breath, quietly waiting for what was about to happen.

Lin Feng took a deep breath and looked at everyone with a firm gaze: "According to intelligence, several evil cultivators have appeared in Black Wind Ridge recently. They are slaughtering innocent people in the mountains. In order to protect the lives and peace of this land, we can't wait any longer."

"Black Wind Ridge is indeed a place full of evil spirits." Xiao Ran clenched his sword and said in a deep voice, "I heard that the evil cultivators are very powerful. We must be extra careful."

"I agree with what Brother Xiao said," the mysterious woman nodded in agreement, "and since they dare to do evil openly in broad daylight, I'm afraid they must have something to rely on. Everyone, please be fully alert to face the upcoming challenge!"

"Let's go!" With Lin Feng's order, all the team members immediately set off towards the destination. When they passed through many villages on the way, they received warm farewells and support and encouragement from the villagers, which gave the team great confidence.

After a long journey, we finally arrived at the outskirts of Black Wind Ridge. The air was filled with a depressing atmosphere, and the surrounding plants were particularly scarce. At this time, the sky had darkened, and a pale crescent moon hung in the sky, emitting a cold light.

Just as he was about to enter the valley, he heard a sharp scream not far ahead. Then a figure ran towards him in a panic: "Help... Help! There are several monsters killing civilians over there... Please help!" After saying that, the man collapsed to the ground exhausted.

"Not good! No time to lose, everyone follow me!" Lin Feng rushed to the source of the sound first, and the others followed. Not far away, a raging fire was burning in a dilapidated village. Several people in black robes with purple faces were wreaking havoc and killing local residents. (End of this chapter)