A brilliant light arose on the surface of the lake, as if acknowledging and praising them. Immediately, a radiant treasure chest appeared before them, and inside it lay a divine artifact emitting golden light—the Light Divine Artifact!
The three of them rushed towards the chest ecstatically, tightly gripping the Light Divine Artifact in their hands.
However, at that moment, a chilling voice sounded in their ears: "Did you think finding the Light Divine Artifact would be enough?"
Startled, the three of them looked towards the source of the voice, only to see a man dressed in a trench coat appear on the lake like a ghost. His silhouette swayed gently in the breeze, seemingly merging with the lake surface.
"Who are you?" Shen Jingqi asked cautiously, his fingers lightly touching the surface of the Light Divine Artifact. The smooth touch slightly eased his mind, but the mysterious figure before him prevented him from lowering his guard.
The mysterious figure smiled slightly, revealing an indescribable eeriness: "Who I am does not matter. What matters is that you have already stepped into my trap. To leave here alive, you must hand over the Light Divine Artifact."
Shen Jingqi frowned, a serious look flashing in his eyes. He realized that the mysterious figure was no ordinary person; his appearance was no coincidence but premeditated. The Light Divine Artifact in their hands was like a hot potato, bringing both power and danger. Find the newest release on novel-fire.ɴet
"Do you think we will easily hand over the Light Divine Artifact?" Li Baiyu said coldly, his voice carrying a hint of disdain and anger. His hand tightly grasped the Light Divine Artifact.
Once they handed over the Light Divine Artifact, they would lose all initiative, at the mercy of this mysterious figure.
The mysterious figure laughed heartily, the laughter echoing across the lake with an indescribably sinister tone: "If you don't hand it over, you won't leave here alive!"
As he spoke, he flickered towards the three, moving as swiftly as lightning across the sky. Shen Jingqi and his companions quickly maneuvered, dodging his attack, their hearts racing and adrenaline soaring. They knew that a life-and-death battle had commenced.
"Deal with this carefully," Renault said in a deep voice, his gaze revealing a sense of determination and calm.
The mysterious figure's attacks were as fierce as a storm, with each strike carrying lethal intent. Shen Jingqi and his companions struggled to cope, although skilled, they found themselves somewhat overwhelmed by the mysterious figure, who clearly surpassed their expectations. They must devise a strategy, or they wouldn't escape alive.
"Who on earth is he? Why is he so obsessed with the Light Divine Artifact?" Shen Jingqi pondered silently. He tried to find flaws in the mysterious figure's attacks but found himself unable to glean any useful information due to the opponent's cunning prowess.
Li Baiyu's eyes flashed with decisiveness.
If this continued, they would ultimately exhaust their strength and fall into the mysterious man's hands. He had to take a risk and use the Light Divine Artifact's power against him.
"Shen Jingqi, Renault, cover me!" Li Baiyu shouted and then raised the Light Divine Artifact, preparing to launch an attack. A golden light emanated from him, signifying the surge of the Light Divine Artifact's power.
Upon hearing this, Shen Jingqi and Renault immediately understood Li Baiyu's intent. They darted forward, standing in front of Li Baiyu to shield him from the mysterious man's attack, their hearts filled with resolution and courage. They knew this was their sole chance for survival.
Li Baiyu took a deep breath and then shouted, releasing the Light Divine Artifact's power. A golden beam instantly shot through the sky towards the mysterious figure, imbued with boundless strength and hope, seemingly capable of demolishing all obstructions.
Yet, the mysterious figure remained unfazed. He sneered, flicking his palm lightly to dispel the golden beam into nothingness. His gaze carried mocking disdain, as if ridiculing their overestimation of themselves.
"Hmph, you think the Light Divine Artifact's power can defeat me?" he snorted coldly and launched another attack, his onslaught even more fierce, as though intending to crush them entirely.
Startled, Shen Jingqi and his companions hadn't expected the mysterious figure to neutralize the Light Divine Artifact's attack so effortlessly. They knew they were in dire straits, and they must find a way to break through.
"We cannot remain passive —we must find a way to counterattack!" Renault shouted.
Upon hearing this, Shen Jingqi and Li Baiyu nodded and exchanged glances, then simultaneously launched an attack. Their figures darted like lightning amidst the mysterious man's onslaught, searching for vulnerabilities.
"Li Baiyu, Renault, I found his weakness!" Shen Jingqi shouted, pointing to a specific spot on the mysterious figure.
Hearing this, Li Baiyu and Renault immediately looked where Shen Jingqi pointed. Upon close inspection, they discovered a slight lapse in the mysterious figure's defenses at that spot. Elated, they simultaneously launched an attack, targeting the weakness.
The mysterious figure was startled, never expecting his weakness to be discovered by them. Quickly adjusting his stance, he attempted to fend off their attack, but it was too late. The assault was as fierce as storm winds and rain, pounding towards him.
Forced to retreat repeatedly, the mysterious figure was filled with anger and reluctance, knowing he was now on the defensive. He needed a way out, yet under Shen Jingqi and his companions' relentless attack, he found no opportunity to escape.
Suddenly, the mysterious figure made a shocking move. He swung his hand vigorously, releasing a black mist that instantly spread with a pungent odor, prompting an involuntary cough.
Shen Jingqi and his companions held their breath, trying to evade the mist's encroachment.
However, the black mist seemed alive, surging towards them. If inhaled, the consequences would be disastrous.
Just then, Shen Jingqi noticed the black mist seemed fearful of the Light Divine Artifact. Happily, he raised the artifact and waved it at the mist, a golden beam instantly slicing through the air, striking the black mist.
Under the golden glow, the black mist dissipated rapidly and eerily like dawn mist under the sun, leaving a clear yet slightly mysterious air.