Sudden Crisis Outside the Door in Search of a Way Out
Outside the door, the situation changed dramatically. The group, who had just been immersed in the joy of victory, was instantly enveloped by an inexplicable sense of unease.
The portal leading to the outside world shook violently as if it had epilepsy, looking as though it were about to explode on the spot any second.
Looking at this scene, Lu Yao felt her heart practically jumping out of her chest. This wasn't going home at all; they had clearly walked right into a wolf's den!
Ma Lin tightly grasped Lu Yao's hand, the warmth from his palm making her feel a little more at ease.
He still maintained that poker-faced expression, but his gaze was as steadfast as a boulder, as if saying: "Don't be afraid, I'm here!" Tsk tsk, this boyfriend energy was simply off the charts!
The surrounding atmosphere was as tense as a fully drawn bowstring, and everyone's hearts were in their throats, terrified that some bizarre trouble would pop up the next second.
Just as everyone was feeling anxious and restless, Xuanjizi suddenly closed his eyes, sitting motionless like an old monk in meditation.
This move left the group baffled, but no one dared to disturb him. After all, he was a senior expert; he must have been brewing some ultimate move.
Right at this moment, a dark shadow silently appeared not far away. Looking closely, it turned out to be none of that fellow Yingsha.
He drifted there like a ghost, a cold sneer hanging on the corners of his lips, and his eyes filled with disdain and murderous intent, sending a chill down everyone's spines.
"Damn it, this guy is here to crash the party!" Suyi couldn't help muttering.
Before anyone could react, Yingsha launched the attack first. His spell shot out like black lightning, heading straight for Lu Yao.
This speed was simply faster than a rocket!
Lu Yao wanted to dodge, but found that the surrounding space seemed to be frozen, making her completely unable to move.
At the critical moment of life and death, Ma Lin let out a roar and rushed toward Yingsha like an arrow released from a bowstring, wanting to block the attack for Lu Yao.
"Brother Lin, hang in there!" Lin Yue shouted anxiously from the side, her small fists clenched tightly.
The two instantly locked in combat. The light of spells intertwined in the air, and the whistling airflow made everyone's eardrums ache.
Suyi and Lin Yue wanted to help as well, but the aftershocks of Yingsha's spells were simply too strong. They couldn't get close at all and could only worry anxiously.
Watching Ma Lin and Yingsha fight to a standstill, Lu Yao's heart tightened as well. She instinctively wanted to rush over, but was blocked by an invisible force. She could only stare intently at the battlefield, her heart pounding wildly.
"Hmph, today I'll let you taste my power!" Yingsha sneered, his tone full of smugness.
Yingsha's attacks grew increasingly fierce, and Ma Lin gradually found himself struggling to parry.
The light of the spells intersected in the air, resembling countless bolts of lightning weaving together. Every collision made people's hearts palpitate with fear.
Ma Lin's expression also began to grow solemn, sweat sliding down his forehead and dripping onto the ground, forming little puddles of water.
Suddenly, a strand of Yingsha's black magic wrapped around Ma Lin like a venomous snake. He wanted to evade it, but that spell seemed to possess a spiritual awareness, locking onto him tightly.
In an instant, Ma Lin's body was struck. He flew backward like a kite with a broken string and crashed heavily onto the ground, dust flying everywhere.
Seeing this scene, Lu Yao was frantic with worry, her eye sockets instantly moistening.
She struggled with all her might, wanting to break free from that invisible restraint. Finally, she felt a trace of loosening.
Exerting every ounce of her strength, Lu Yao finally broke out of the confinement of that force. Disregarding everything else, she ran toward Ma Lin, shouting as she ran: "Brother Lin, how are you?!"
Seeing Lu Yao rush toward Ma Lin, Yingsha's pupils contracted, and a cold smirk curved the corner of his lips.
He took a deep breath and prepared to launch a new round of attacks once more. A powerful murderous aura permeated the air, making people feel suffocated.
Just as he was about to strike, Xuanjizi suddenly opened his eyes.
His eyes were as deep as a black hole, seemingly able to pierce through everything.
With a wave of both hands, a powerful force surged toward Yingsha like a torrential flood, completely engulfing him.
Yingsha had no time to dodge at all. His body was instantly blasted flying by this force, crashing miserably to the ground with blood spilling from the corner of his mouth.
Xuanjizi's sudden strike gave Lu Yao and the others a mental boost. They cheered, and their tense moods finally found a trace of release.
Lu Yao ran to Ma Lin's side, looking at him with deep distress.
Ma Lin smiled faintly and held Lu Yao's hand. Lu Yao gently stroked Ma Lin's wound, while Ma Lin looked at Lu Yao with doting eyes, the surroundings seeming to fill with a sweet atmosphere.
Suyi and Lin Yue exchanged a smile, warm gleams flashing in their eyes as well.
However, this joy did not last long.
Right at that moment, the portal that had been shaking precariously completely collapsed, and a force so powerful it was irresistible surged in from the outside.
Seeing a hazy figure gradually becoming clear amidst this force, the tense atmosphere permeated the air once more.
Lu Yao tightly grasped Ma Lin's hand, both of their gazes fixed firmly on that figure as if waiting for something.
"No matter who comes, we will not back down," Lu Yao whispered, her tone filled with firmness.