The old man was beaten back by the beast's power, crashing heavily to the ground. Dust swirled in the air, and seeing this, everyone's heart sank. Lin Wan'er hurriedly ran over to help the old man up, asking with anxious concern, "Senior, are you alright?" Her eyes were filled with worry, and her voice trembled slightly from tension. The old man's face was as pale as paper, and he panted heavily, every breath seeming like a difficult struggle to drag air up from an abyss.
He shook his head with difficulty and said, "This beast's power far exceeds my imagination. I'm afraid..." Before he could finish, a flash of reluctance crossed his eyes. The middle-aged man also walked over, saying with a firm gaze, "Senior, until the very last moment, we must not give up!" He clenched his fists tightly, the veins on his arms bulging, showing his inner resolve. His words struck everyone's hearts like a heavy hammer. The young man rushed over at that moment as well, shouting loudly, "Right, let's fight it out with it! At worst, we die!" His personality had always been impulsive and fierce, and right now he was completely fearless, his eyes burning with fighting spirit.
Just then, Zhang Zhi, who had been unconscious, slowly opened his eyes. Lin Wan'er cried out in pleasant surprise, "Zhang Zhi, you're awake!" Zhang Zhi smiled weakly and said, "How could I fall at a time like this?" He struggled to get up, but the pain in his body made his movements sluggish, every attempt like fighting agai…
Chapter 17