Hearing the roars echoing from the distance, Zhang Yue and Lin Wan'er felt their just-relaxed nerves tighten instantly once again. The roars reverberated through the valley like rolling thunder, striking terror into their hearts.
"C-Could this be another group of powerful monsters?" Lin Wan'er's voice trembled, her face draining of all color from fear, leaving her pale as a sheet of white paper. Her once-lively eyes were now filled with terror and helplessness. Her hands unconsciously grabbed the corner of Zhang Yue's clothes, and her body could not stop trembling slightly. Her lips quivered, as if even speaking had become a difficult task.
Zhang Yue frowned deeply, looking vigilantly toward the direction of the sound. His gaze revealed determination and resolve, but deep within he still concealed a trace of imperceptible tension. "Whatever comes, we'll block it with shields and water with earth!" he said, putting on a calm facade in an attempt to offer Lin Wan'er some comfort and courage. However, his knuckles turned white from gripping the hilt of his sword too tightly, betraying his true inner tension. His heart beat wildly, as if a battle drum were pounding inside his chest.
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