Chapter 114: "Illusionary World: Lin Xiao's Journey of Extreme Choice"
The sky of the Fantasy World Continent was like a huge black furnace, with rolling dark clouds like surging magma. From time to time, thick purple lightning would tear through the clouds like a mad dragon, instantly illuminating this chaotic world with a pale light. The strong wind was like a crazy beast, roaring and sweeping across the land, leaving flying sand and rocks everywhere it went, and the whole place was in a mess.
Lin Xiao was in an old and eerie castle. The walls of the castle were covered with strange black vines. The vines seemed to have life, slowly creeping and emitting a creepy glow. She frowned, her eyes were full of worry and confusion, and her delicate face looked particularly pale in this dark environment.
"How did the situation get so bad? What should I do?" Lin Xiao muttered to herself, her voice trembling. She twisted her hands tightly together, her knuckles turning white from the excessive force.
At this time, Mo Yu slowly walked out from the shadows deep in the castle. He was tall and straight, with a stern face and deep thoughts in his eyes. His black cloak fluttered in the wind, adding a bit of mystery and majesty.
"Lin Xiao, there are indeed only two paths before us." Mo Yu's voice was low and solemn, as if it came from a distant abyss.
Lin Xiao suddenly raised his head, looked at him firmly, and asked anxiously: "Which two roads? Tell me quickly!"
Mo Yu took a deep breath and said slowly: "The first way is to cooperate with the dark forces. Although it can temporarily give us a chance to breathe, it means that we have to go against our original intentions and beliefs and become their puppets."
Lin Xiao's eyes widened and he shouted angrily, "How can this be possible? What about the second way?"
Mo Yu shook his head helplessly, and then said: "The second way is to fight them to the death. However, the opponent is very strong, and our chances of winning are slim."
Lin Xiao clenched his fists and gritted his teeth and said, "Is there no other way? What kind of choice is this!"
Mo Yu was silent for a moment, and then said, "This is the cruelty of reality, Lin Xiao."
Lin Xiao began to pace back and forth in the castle hall. Her steps were heavy and rapid, and she was in an extreme struggle in her heart.
"I, Lin Xiao, have never been a person who would retreat! I will never bow to darkness!" Lin Xiao suddenly stopped, a raging rage burning in his eyes, as if he wanted to burn this dark world to ashes.
Mo Yu was slightly startled, then smiled bitterly: "But this may be a road of no return, are you really ready?"
Lin Xiao looked determined and answered without hesitation: "Even if I die, I will leave in a glorious way!"
At this moment, a sinister and terrifying laughter came from outside the castle. The laughter seemed to come from the depths of hell, making people shudder.
"Hahaha, do you think we still have a choice? You are so naive!" A mysterious and hoarse voice came, as if carrying endless sarcasm.
Lin Xiao and Mo Yu looked at each other, their hearts suddenly tightened, and their eyes were full of vigilance.
"Who? Come out! How can you be called a hero if you hide your head and show your tail!" Lin Xiao shouted loudly, and his voice echoed in the empty castle.
I saw a dark figure slowly floating in from outside the castle like a ghost. The dark figure was surrounded by thick black fog, making it impossible to see his face, but one could feel the powerful and frightening aura he exuded.
"Your fate has already been determined, just surrender!" the black shadow said with a sneer, his voice full of oppression.
Lin Xiao took a step forward and said fearlessly: "I don't believe in fate! My destiny is in my own hands!"
The black shadow waved his sleeves lightly, and a powerful and evil force rushed towards Lin Xiao and Mo Yu like a huge black wave.
Mo Yu reacted quickly, rushed forward, protected Lin Xiao behind him, and shouted loudly: "Be careful!"
The two men simultaneously used all their strength to resist this terrible attack. However, the force was too strong, and they gradually felt powerless and their bodies retreated involuntarily.
"Is it really the end?" A trace of despair flashed through Lin Xiao's heart, but her eyes remained firm and she refused to give in.
At this critical moment, a bright light fell from the sky like a meteor, instantly illuminating the entire castle.
A mysterious old man appeared in front of them. He was wearing a white robe, with white hair fluttering in the wind. He looked like an immortal, and his eyes were full of wisdom and kindness.
"Don't panic, my friend." The old man's voice was gentle and powerful, as if it carried a magical power that made people feel at ease.
Lin Xiao and Mo Yu looked at the old man in surprise, their hearts full of confusion and expectation, wondering whether this old man who suddenly appeared was an enemy or a friend.
"Who are you?" Lin Xiao asked cautiously.
The old man smiled and said, "I am here to lend you a hand."
"Really? Why are you helping us?" Mo Yu looked at the old man suspiciously.
The old man stroked his beard and said, "Everything in the world has its cause and effect. It is fate that I meet you today."
A glimmer of hope flashed in Lin Xiao's eyes: "Then do you have a way to deal with this dark force?"
The old man smiled mysteriously: "Of course there is a way, but it requires your courage and determination."
Lin Xiao answered without hesitation: "As long as we can defeat the darkness, we are willing to do anything!"
The old man nodded and said, "Okay, let's start by understanding the weaknesses of this dark force."
Just as they were about to discuss countermeasures in depth, there was a sudden noise of footsteps and shouting outside the castle.
"Oh no, the army of the dark forces is coming!" Mo Yu's face changed drastically.
Lin Xiao gritted his teeth and said, "You're just in time. Let's fight them!"
The old man stopped them and said, "Don't worry, observe the situation first."
Outside the castle, there was a mass of figures, all holding weapons and exuding a vicious aura.
"What should we do?" Lin Xiao asked anxiously.
The old man pondered for a moment and said, "I have a plan that may be able to repel them temporarily."
Lin Xiao and Mo Yu looked at the old man expectantly.
The old man pulled out a glittering gem from his bosom and said, "This is a gem with mysterious power. It can create a powerful barrier, but it can only last for a period of time."
Lin Xiao took the gem and said, "Then let's act quickly!"
Under the old man's guidance, Lin Xiao successfully activated the gem, and a powerful barrier instantly enveloped the castle.
The army of dark forces was blocked outside by the barrier. They attacked the barrier frantically, trying to break through the defense line.
"Can you hold on?" Mo Yu asked worriedly.
Lin Xiao held the gem tightly and said, "I'm sure you can do it!"
However, over time, the gem's light dimmed and cracks began to appear in the barrier.
"Oh no, the barrier can't hold up anymore!" Lin Xiao exclaimed.
At this moment, the old man suddenly said: "I found their leader. As long as we defeat the leader, we can disrupt their formation."
Lin Xiao and Mo Yu rushed towards the leader without hesitation.
A fierce battle began. Lin Xiao used his unique medical skills to inject spiritual power into the medicine, attacking the enemy while healing himself and Mo Yu. Mo Yu, with his superb martial arts, engaged in close combat with the enemy.
With their tacit cooperation, the leader gradually fell into trouble.
"Prepare to die!" Lin Xiao shouted, and a pill containing powerful power flew towards the leader.
The leader was unable to dodge and was hit by the pill. He screamed and fell to the ground.
When the dark army saw their leader fall, they immediately fell into chaos.
"Rush out now!" Mo Yu shouted.
Lin Xiao, Mo Yu and the old man rushed out of the castle together and started a desperate fight with the dark forces.
The battle was extremely fierce, and Lin Xiao and Mo Yu suffered multiple injuries, but they still gritted their teeth and persisted in fighting.
"I won't fall!" Lin Xiao roared and once again fought off a group of enemies.
Mo Yu was not to be outdone: "Kill!"
Just when they were about to be exhausted, a melodious flute sound suddenly came from the sky.
Everyone looked up and saw a woman in white riding a huge crane descending from the sky.
"It's her!" A hint of surprise flashed in the old man's eyes.
The woman in white gently waved the flute in her hand, and a powerful light instantly enveloped the entire battlefield, and the soldiers of the dark forces fell to the ground one after another.
"Are you okay?" the woman in white asked with concern.
Lin Xiao panted and said, "It's a good thing you're here!"
The woman in white smiled slightly: "Leave it to me next."
She blew the flute again, and a powerful force spread towards the depths of the darkness.
Afterwards, the dark forces began to retreat and the battlefield gradually returned to calm.
"Is it finally over?" Lin Xiao sat on the ground tiredly.
Mo Yu also breathed a sigh of relief: "It's safe for now."
The old man stepped forward and said, "This is only a temporary calm. The dark forces will not give up."
Lin Xiao stood up and said firmly: "No matter what, we will be ready for the next battle!"
What will be their fate? Will the dark forces make a comeback? Everything is still unknown...