The frail counselor you said, you fight against three heroes alone?

The old man waved his cane, and golden light shot towards the dark messenger. The rune elves chanted ancient spells, and the surrounding runes flashed brightly, forming a protective barrier to resist the invasion of the dark flames.

The three of them joined forces and launched a fierce battle with the dark messenger.

The sword flashed, the golden light danced, the runes flowed, and the surrounding space was shaking, making bursts of buzzing sounds.

Seeing that he could not take the city after a long attack, the Dark Messenger let out a sinister laugh, clasped his hands together, and muttered something.

The ground began to shake and cracks appeared. Countless hideous dark creatures poured out from the cracks, making chilling roars.

These creatures surged towards the crowd like a tide, and the situation instantly became more critical.

The dark creature opened its bloody mouth, revealing its sharp fangs, and attacked everyone frantically.

Screams were heard one after another. Many people were bitten, their clothes stained with blood, and they rolled on the ground in pain.

Xiaohong was unable to dodge and was scratched on the arm by a dark creature, with blood flowing from the wound.

Seeing this, Luo Xiaoyu became extremely anxious and wanted to rush over to protect Xiaohong, but was surrounded by more dark creatures.

Everyone was surrounded by dark creatures, and a feeling of despair spread.

The air was filled with a strong smell of blood and decay, which was nauseating.

The breath of death enveloped everyone, as if they would be torn into pieces by these hideous creatures in the next moment.

Doctor Zhang moved among the crowd, trying to treat the injured.

However, the interference of the dark aura made it difficult for him to concentrate, and the efficacy of the herbs was greatly reduced.

Sweat beads appeared on his forehead and his face was pale, but he still persisted and refused to give up any wounded soldier.

Just when everyone was about to despair, the silent Li Hunter suddenly roared, his eyes bloodshot, and he pushed away the villagers in front of him and rushed towards the group of dark creatures...

"Li Hunter! No!"

Li Hunter's actions stunned everyone.

He is usually taciturn and even timid, but at this moment he is like an enraged beast, erupting with amazing power.

He roared, brandished the hunting knife in his hand, and rushed towards the group of dark creatures desperately.

"Come on! Beasts! Come at me!" His voice was hoarse and firm, echoing in the forest filled with the smell of death.

The dark creatures were attracted by this sudden action and turned to him, roaring with excitement.

Even the Dark Messenger frowned slightly.
Li the Hunter moved flexibly among the dark creatures like an agile cheetah.

The hunting knife in his hand flashed with a cold light, and every swing took the life of a dark creature.

He dodged the attacks of the dark creatures, sometimes rolling, sometimes jumping, his movements smooth and swift.

Everyone looked at this scene in amazement, as if they saw a completely different Li Hunter.

He was no longer the timid hunter, but a brave and fearless warrior.

"He...he is so powerful?" Luo Xiaoyu widened his eyes and said in disbelief.

"Li Hunter..." Xiao Hong covered her injured arm.
Li the Hunter's actions ignited everyone's fighting spirit.

They took up arms and started fighting back.

While treating the wounded, Doctor Zhang wielded a medicinal hoe to repel the approaching dark creatures.

Blacksmith Zhao swung his giant hammer again, making a deafening roar and smashing the dark creature into pulp.

Elder Chen muttered something, and golden light shot towards the dark creatures, repelling them.

The man in white seized the opportunity and found the weakness of the Dark Messenger.

He shouted loudly: "Everyone, attack his chest together!" Upon hearing this, everyone concentrated their attacks on the chest of the Dark Messenger.

The Dark Messenger was caught off guard and was hit, letting out a painful roar.

The black energy on his body became disordered, and the dark creatures also became confused.

Everyone seized the opportunity and took the opportunity to destroy the dark creatures.

The number of dark creatures is decreasing, and the dawn of victory is just around the corner.

"We can win!" Luo Xiaoyu shouted excitedly.

At this moment, the man in white suddenly stood in front of Xiaohong and said sternly, "Be careful!" Xiaohong staggered and almost fell. Luo Xiaoyu quickly supported her and asked with concern, "Are you okay?" Xiaohong shook her head, but her eyes fell on the man in white.

He held a long sword of white light in his hand, his body was agile, and every time he swung the sword, it brought with it a sharp wind, forcing back the approaching dark creatures.

Xiaohong's eyes are full of admiration
The man in white felt Xiaohong's gaze and turned to give her a reassuring smile.

The sword in his hand danced more rapidly, and the sword light was like snow, drawing dazzling rays of light in the darkness.

He not only protects Xiaohong, but also protects everyone present.

Behind him, everyone seemed to have found a solid support, and the fear in their hearts gradually dissipated.

The battle continues, but the relationship between everyone becomes stronger during the battle.

Doctor Zhang bandaged the wound of the injured blacksmith Zhao, while blacksmith Zhao used his burly body to block the attacks of the dark creatures.

Elder Chen's incantations became louder and louder, and the runes' light became brighter and brighter, providing powerful protection for everyone.

Although Li Hunter was wounded in many places, he still fought bravely.
Just when everyone thought victory was in sight, the Dark Messenger let out a shrill roar.

The black energy on his body surged, his momentum soared, and his eyes flashed with madness.

"You all must die!" the Dark Messenger roared, and the black fire in his hands burned even more fiercely.

Everyone couldn't help but feel a sense of fear. This power was far beyond their imagination.

At this moment, the light of the gem suddenly became extremely dazzling, like a small sun, illuminating the entire forest.

The dark messenger was illuminated by the sudden light and let out a painful howl. The black energy on his body began to dissipate, and the dark creatures also let out howls and fled in all directions.

Everyone looked at this scene in astonishment, not understanding what was happening.

The light became brighter and brighter, making it impossible to open one's eyes.

Suddenly, the light disappeared and everything returned to calm.

Everyone opened their eyes carefully, only to find that the scene around them had changed drastically...

"Where... where is this?" Xiao Hong muttered to herself.
The violent power of the Dark Messenger cast a shadow over everyone's hearts.

They looked at the devil-like existence in front of them in horror. The surrounding trees were blown to and fro by the strong wind, making shrill whistling sounds, as if wailing for the impending disaster.

The air was filled with a strong smell of blood and a disgusting stench of decay, which almost suffocated people.

The man in white gritted his teeth and tried to organize everyone's defense again.

However, facing the overwhelming power of the Dark Messenger, he felt a deep sense of powerlessness.

"Hahahaha! You ants, you think you can stop me?" The dark messenger laughed creepyly. He raised the black scepter in his hand, and a huge dark vortex swept towards everyone.

"Ah!" Everyone was terrified and fled in all directions.

"Don't give up! We will definitely win!" Luo Xiaoyu shouted, trying to boost morale, but her trembling voice exposed her inner fear.

The Dark Messenger looked at the people fleeing in all directions and a scornful smile appeared on his face.

"You are overestimating your own abilities!" He snorted coldly, and the speed of the dark vortex suddenly increased, and it was about to swallow everyone.

At this critical moment, a dazzling light descended from the sky and blocked everyone's way.

The light faded away, and a beautiful woman in a white robe with white wings on her back appeared in front of everyone.

"Light Elf!" The Dark Messenger cried out in surprise, and for the first time an expression of panic appeared on his face.

The light elf ignored the dark messenger. She turned around, smiled at everyone, and then slowly raised the golden scepter in her hand.

Golden light poured out from the scepter, forming a powerful wall of light that blocked the dark vortex out.

The forces of light and darkness collided with each other in the air. The surrounding space was torn and repaired, producing dazzling beams of light and black cracks, as if the whole world was shaking.

"Damn it!" The dark messenger gritted his teeth. He suddenly took out a black rune from his waist and threw it at the light elf.

The rune turned into a black beam of light in the air, and hit the light elf's chest directly. However, the light elf was prepared, and she dodged lightly, and at the same time counterattacked with a golden light, shattering the black rune into countless pieces.

"You ignorant mortals, do you think you can defeat me with the help of the power of the light elves?" The Dark Messenger sneered, suddenly turned around and launched a fierce attack on everyone.

Dark beams shot out like arrows, and everyone was hit and fell to the ground in pain.

Xiao Hong was eroded by the dark power.

When the light elf saw this, she shouted loudly, spread her white wings, and stood in front of everyone.

Black beams of light followed one after another, and the light elf bore most of the attacks alone. She had many wounds on her body, and blood stained her white robe red.

But she still stood there firmly, protecting everyone with everything she had.

"Don't be afraid, everyone. Concentrate your strength and inject the light of the gem into my body!" The light elf shouted loudly, his voice full of determination.

Although everyone was injured, they all got up after hearing the words of the light elf.

They raised the gems in their hands towards the light elf, and golden light poured out from the gems, gathering into a stream of light and pouring into the body of the light elf.

An even brighter light suddenly burst out from the light elf's body. Her power increased greatly, and golden beams shot out like sharp swords, forcing the dark messenger back.

The Dark Messenger roared unwillingly and launched another fierce attack, but the Light Elf had recovered her powerful strength, and every counterattack from her made the Dark Messenger feel severe pain.

However, the battle is not over yet, and the Dark Messenger still has not given up.

Doctor Zhang tried hard to treat the injured people. Sweat dripped down his cheeks and his hands shook uncontrollably.

However, the interference from the Dark Messenger put him under great pressure, and every treatment was interrupted by a black beam, leaving him feeling extremely desperate.

"Xiaohong, hold on!" Doctor Zhang shouted anxiously, but Xiaohong had already fallen into the darkness. Her body began to become stiff and there was no more light in her eyes.

At this moment, Xiaohong suddenly let out a low roar, and her body began to tremble slightly.

Xiaohong's body trembled violently, and a black energy surged around her, making a sizzling sound.

Suddenly, she let out a wild beast-like roar and rushed towards the Dark Messenger.

This sudden change stunned everyone, even the Dark Messenger was frightened.

"What's going on?" The Dark Messenger looked at Xiaohong who was rushing towards him in doubt and subconsciously raised his scepter for defense.

Xiaohong's speed was astonishingly fast. She was like a flash of black lightning and instantly appeared in front of the dark messenger.

She waved her hands wrapped in black air and grabbed the dark messenger's face fiercely.

The dark messenger hurriedly used his scepter to resist, but he felt a huge force coming, causing him to retreat again and again.

"Ah!" Xiaohong groaned in pain. She clenched her teeth and concentrated all her willpower to fight against the dark energy raging in her body.

"Damn it!" The Dark Messenger was enraged by Xiaohong's attack. He waved his scepter and black beams of light shot towards Xiaohong.

However, Xiao Hong continued to attack the Dark Messenger like a madman, completely disregarding her own safety.

Although her attacks were disorganized, they contained a powerful force and actually caused some damage to the Dark Messenger.

Seeing Xiaohong’s heroic performance, a glimmer of hope ignited in everyone’s hearts.

Inspired by Xiaohong's courage, they cheered themselves up, raised the gems in their hands again, and injected light into the body of the light elf.

The light elf felt the faith of the crowd, and an even brighter light burst out from her body.

She held up the golden scepter, muttering something, and a powerful force of light gushed out from the scepter and hit the dark messenger directly.

"No!" The dark messenger let out a desperate roar. His body was hit by the power of light and began to gradually dissipate.

"We won!" Everyone cheered. They looked at the gradually disappearing figure of the Dark Messenger, their hearts filled with joy and excitement.

Before disappearing, the Dark Messenger roared unwillingly: "I will be back!"

The crowd ignored his threats. They were immersed in the joy of victory, hugging each other and celebrating the hard-earned victory.

There was an atmosphere of joy all around and the air was filled with the fragrance of victory.

After the power of light dissipated, everyone was surprised to find that a mysterious power was surging in their bodies.

This power made them feel stronger than ever before, as if they had unlimited possibilities.

They knew that this power was a reward from the light elves and proof of their victory over darkness.

They are full of hope and expectations for the future.

Suddenly, Xiaohong's body fell down limply.

The man in white rushed forward and hugged her tightly...

The man in white hugged Xiaohong tightly. He stroked her face gently, feeling her weak breathing, his heart filled with fear.

Xiaohong snuggled happily in his arms, feeling his warmth and love, with a sweet smile on her lips.

Luo Xiaoyu hugged everyone excitedly to celebrate the hard-earned victory.

They patted each other on the shoulders, their faces filled with excited smiles.

Doctor Zhang excitedly shook Elder Chen's hand and said tremblingly: "We succeeded! We finally defeated the Dark Messenger!"

"Yes, we succeeded!" Elder Chen responded excitedly, with tears in his eyes.

After this life-and-death battle, the feelings between everyone became deeper and their relationships became closer.

They supported and encouraged each other, faced huge challenges together, and ultimately achieved victory.

After the battle, everyone gathered around the gems and scrolls again and began to study the secrets they contained.

They carefully observed the light of the gems and studied the text on the ancient scrolls, trying to find more clues.

"The light of this gem seems to be brighter than before." Granny Lin pointed at the gem and said,

"Yes, and the text on the ancient scroll seems to have changed." Luo Xiaoyu pointed at the ancient scroll with a puzzled expression on her face.

At this moment, the gems and ancient scrolls suddenly emitted a brighter light, the surrounding space began to distort, and a mysterious force surged in the air.

Everyone looked at what was happening before their eyes in amazement, not knowing what new discoveries would come next, and expressions of anticipation appeared on their faces.

Suddenly, the words on the ancient scroll began to arrange themselves and form a new text: "The door to the ruins is about to open..."

Everyone held their breath and stared at the ancient scroll, waiting for what would happen next...

Everyone gathered around the gem and the ancient scroll, their eyes burning, staring at the mysterious runes jumping on the scroll like a pack of wolves stalking their prey.

Curiosity grew wildly in their hearts like a vine, and the desire to explore almost swallowed them up.

The surroundings were eerily quiet, and the air seemed to be frozen. Only the occasional flickering light from the ancient scrolls, like a ghostly fire, illuminated the excited and nervous expressions on everyone's faces.

The atmosphere was so oppressive that it made people feel breathless, as if it was the calm before the storm, foreshadowing the impending danger.

Xiaohong couldn't suppress her curiosity, so she stretched out her slender fingers and gently touched the ancient scroll.

In an instant, the surface of the ancient scroll seemed to have life, and suddenly released a weak electric current.

Although the electric current was weak, it was clearly transmitted to Xiaohong's fingertips, and a numb feeling instantly spread throughout her body.

Everyone exclaimed and took a few steps back.

Just as everyone was in doubt, a shadow appeared silently behind them.

The dark hermit was like a ghost, wearing a loose black robe, slowly emerging in the dim light.

His eyes hidden under the hood were greedy and sinister. He stared at the ancient scroll as if he had seen a rare treasure, and a cold smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

“Hand over the scroll,” he said in a hoarse voice like a poisonous snake, carrying an unquestionable command, “otherwise, don’t blame me for being rude!”

The man in white looked stern, and he moved quickly to stand in front of the ancient scroll, protecting everyone behind him like a rock.

His eyes were as cold as ice, emitting a fierce murderous aura, and he confronted the dark hermit without showing any weakness.

The dark hermit saw that the man in white dared to resist him. The top of his wand was inlaid with a gem emitting a faint glow, and the air around him seemed to become distorted.

An eerie and terrifying atmosphere instantly spread out, making it hard for everyone to breathe.

He laughed contemptuously and said, "If you don't accept my toast, you will be punished! I will give you one more chance. Hand over the ancient scroll and I will spare your life!" (End of this chapter)