Chapter 39: "Night of Terror: Jedi Counterattack: Game of Life and Death"
The night was like a thick black satin, tightly covering the entire Fantasy World Continent, as if to swallow all things in the world in this endless darkness. Lin Xiao and Mo Yu were like two cautious nocturnal animals, slowly moving forward in this dark and gloomy forest. The moonlight struggled to penetrate the gaps between the dense leaves, casting pieces of fine and hazy light and shadows, like mysterious runes looming on the ground, as if hiding some unknown code.
Lin Xiao tightly grasped the sharp dagger in her hand. The sweat in her palm had soaked the handle. Her heartbeat was like a rapid drumbeat, and every beat made her chest ache. Her eyes were full of vigilance and fear. Her eyes seemed to be able to penetrate the darkness, but were mercilessly bounced back by the darkness. "Mo Yu, this ghost place is so gloomy that it makes people feel creepy. I feel like I'm stepping into a trap every step I take." She said in a low voice, her voice trembling like a leaf in the wind.
Mo Yu walked in front, the gleaming sword in his hand was like a bright light in the dark night, giving people a glimmer of hope. He looked back at Lin Xiao, his eyes full of determination and composure. "Don't be afraid, Xiao'er, I'm here. Even if the King of Hell comes, he has to step over me first."
Suddenly, a cold wind whistled past, and the leaves rustled. The sound was like countless evil spirits whispering in the ears, which was creepy.
"Oh no, something's wrong!" Mo Yu suddenly stopped and his body tensed up like a cheetah about to attack. He quickly protected Lin Xiao behind him and looked around vigilantly.
They saw a group of black shadows rushing out from all directions like ghosts, and instantly surrounded them. These black shadows were all strange in shape, some were tall and mighty, some were short and sturdy, but without exception, they exuded a disgusting evil aura.
"Who are you? Why are you blocking our way?" Mo Yu shouted loudly, his voice full of majesty and anger, as if thunder exploding in the night sky.
"Hmph, the one who wants to kill you!" One of the black shadows replied coldly. The voice seemed to come from the depths of hell, carrying endless chill.
Lin Xiao's heart instantly rose to her throat, her breathing became rapid, and her hands involuntarily clenched the dagger tightly, her knuckles turning white from the force. "Mo Yu, what should we do? Can we beat them?"
Mo Yu's eyes were stern, flashing with a determined light like a cold star. "Don't be afraid, Xiao'er, watch how I deal with them!"
After that, Mo Yu swung his sword and rushed towards the shadow like lightning. His movements were smooth and each move was full of power and speed. The sword shadow flashed a cold light in the darkness, as if to tear the darkness apart.
Lin Xiao was not to be outdone. She gritted her teeth, a trace of determination flashed in her eyes. She saw the right moment and stabbed at the approaching black shadow.
"Ah!" Lin Xiao screamed. A dark shadow took advantage of her inattention and slashed her arm with a scimitar. Blood gushed out instantly, staining her sleeve red.
"Xiao'er!" Mo Yu was extremely anxious, and his eyes instantly ignited with rage. His swordsmanship became even more fierce, and every strike was filled with the determination to kill, instantly repelling the black shadow.
Just as they were fighting fiercely with the dark shadow, an eerie and terrifying laugh suddenly came from the depths of the forest.
"Hahahaha, you can't escape!" The laughter echoed in the silent forest, as if it came from the abyss of Hell, making people shudder.
Lin Xiao and Mo Yu looked at each other, their hearts filled with confusion and fear.
"What is going on? Is there an even more powerful enemy waiting for us?" Lin Xiao bit his lip, enduring the pain in his arm, with a hint of despair in his voice.
While Mo Yu was struggling to resist the attack of the black shadow, he shouted: "No matter what, Xiao'er, we can't give up! As long as we are alive, there is hope!"
Suddenly, a strange light flashed across the sky, like a falling star. Then, a mysterious old man appeared in front of them. The old man was wearing a snow-white robe and fluttering beard, like an immortal descending to earth. There was a mysterious light in his eyes, as if he could see through everything in the world.
"Children, this is a test of life and death." The old man said slowly, his voice low and magnetic, as if it contained endless wisdom.
Lin Xiao's eyes widened, his face full of disbelief. "What kind of test? Why are you testing us?"
The old man smiled slightly, and that smile seemed to contain a thousand words. "Only by passing this test can you find the truth and survive in this fantasy world."
After saying this, the old man's figure gradually disappeared like smoke.
Lin Xiao and Mo Yu fell into an even more difficult situation. The surrounding shadows continued to attack them, and their physical strength was constantly depleted.
"Mo Yu, I can't hold on any longer." Lin Xiao's voice was filled with a hint of fatigue and despair.
Mo Yu gritted his teeth and shouted, "Xiao'er, hold on! We can do it!"
At this moment, Lin Xiao suddenly discovered a flaw in the black shadows.
"Mo Yu, follow me!" she shouted loudly and rushed towards the flaw.
Mo Yu understood what he meant and followed closely.
Can they successfully break through the encirclement of the shadows? Who is that mysterious old man? What truth is hidden behind this test?