Shen Jingqi and the others nodded heavily, their eyes firm and intense, saying in unison, "We understand. Protecting world peace is our unshirkable duty. We will continuously improve our strength, and no matter what difficulties and dangers we face, we will never back down." Every word seemed to carry immense weight, echoing in the air.

The elder squinted slightly, a comforting smile appearing on his face, like the warm sunlight of spring that dispelled the surrounding cold. He slowly raised his hand, gently stroked his gray beard, and said, "I have a gift to give you. I hope it will become a powerful aid on your journey to protect the world."

Shen Jingqi, Xu An, and Lin Yu exchanged glances, filled with curiosity and anticipation. They watched the elder's movements closely as he carefully took out an ancient book from his chest. The cover was made of an unknown type of leather, dark in color, exuding a sense of age and history. Strange runes covered the surface, faintly glowing, seemingly telling ancient and mysterious stories.

The elder held the book in both hands as if holding the most precious treasure in the world, slowly handing it to Shen Jingqi. Shen Jingqi quickly extended his hands to receive it respectfully. When his fingers touched the book, he felt a heavy weight, as if he were holding the weight of the entire world. The heavy feeling was not just from the book itself, but more like the inheritance of a mission, the delivery of a responsibility.

Shen Jingqi's heartbeat involuntarily accelerated. He took a deep breath and slowly opened the book. Instantly, a mysterious aura emerged, as if an invisible force tightly enveloped him. The words and diagrams on the pages jumped and flickered before his eyes like lively sprites. He fixed his eyes on them, discovering many mysterious spells and powerful skills recorded within. Names of spells like "Star Annihilation Technique", "Chaos Shield", and "Space-Time Teleportation Spell" instilled awe just by hearing them. The skill descriptions were detailed and intricate, with every movement and spell containing endless mysteries.

"Thank you for your gift. We will definitely make good use of it," said Shen Jingqi gratefully, his voice slightly trembling, unable to hide his inner excitement. He deeply understood that this ancient book might be the key to their mission of protecting the world.

The elder nodded with a smile, a smile seemingly containing endless meaning. He turned slowly towards a teleportation gate not far away that emanated strange light. The light around the gate flickered like a turbulent ocean, with mysterious forces pulsing within. The elder's figure gradually became engulfed by the light, leaving behind a distant message: "Children, the road ahead is long. I hope you can use this tome to protect this world..."

Shen Jingqi, Xu An, and Lin Yu looked at the book in their hands, feeling a mix of emotions. They were excited to receive such a precious gift but also felt a tinge of unease about the challenges ahead.

At that moment, the light from the teleportation gate suddenly became more dazzling, as if a powerful suction force emanated from within. Shen Jingqi felt his body uncontrollably tilt forward. Instinctively, he grabbed Xu An and Lin Yu's arms. The three clung tightly to each other, trying to maintain their balance, but the suction was too strong, like raging waves, instantly sweeping them in.

Upon entering the teleportation gate, Shen Jingqi saw only white before his eyes, nothing else visible. The sound of howling wind echoed around him, as if countless beasts were roaring. His body felt pulled by countless invisible hands, the pain was excruciating. He closed his eyes tightly, silently praying for their safety.

After an unknown length of time, the light gradually faded, and Shen Jingqi felt his feet finally touch solid ground. He slowly opened his eyes to find himself in an unfamiliar place. Surrounding him was a barren desert, yellow sand filling the sky, fierce winds howling as if trying to devour everything. The sky was gloomy, thick with clouds, as if ready to unleash a devastating storm at any moment.

"Where is this? How did we come here?" Xu An's eyes were filled with fear and confusion.

Lin Yu frowned, surveying the surroundings, saying, "I don't know, but it's certainly not a place we know. It seems the teleportation gate has taken us to an unknown world." Although there was a hint of unease in his eyes, they also held firmness and calm.

Shen Jingqi took a deep breath, trying to calm himself. He flipped through the book in his hand, attempting to find some clues. However, despite the book's mysterious and powerful contents, there was no record of this strange world.

"It seems we can only rely on ourselves," Shen Jingqi said, his voice low and powerful. He held the book tightly in his hand, as if gripping onto the only hope. "We must first figure out where we are, and then find a way back."

The three cautiously moved forward, each step taken with great care. The sand beneath their feet was soft and scorching, seemingly intent on burning their feet. The fierce wind lifted the sand, stinging their faces.

Suddenly, a deep roar resounded from ahead, as if some enormous monster was approaching. Shen Jingqi's heart tightened, and he quickly signaled Xu An and Lin Yu to stop. He raised his ears, listening intently to the source of the sound.

"Sounds like some kind of beast, and it's not small," Lin Yu said softly, a hint of vigilance in his eyes. He gripped his weapon tightly, prepared to face any threat that might appear.

Xu An's face turned pale, his legs trembling uncontrollably. "Will we... will we die here?" he asked with a trembling voice, his eyes filled with fear.

Shen Jingqi patted his shoulder, comforting him, "Don't be afraid, we're together. No matter what danger we encounter, we'll face it together." Although his words were firm, he also felt a bit uneasy. After all, in this unfamiliar world, they didn't know what kind of threats awaited them.

As the roaring grew closer, a gigantic figure gradually appeared in their sight. It was a strangely shaped monster, over three meters tall, covered in black scales that shimmered eerily in the sunlight. Its eyes burned like flames, emitting a fierce glow. Its mouth gaped wide, revealing sharp teeth that seemed capable of easily tearing someone to pieces.

"What is this monster?" Xu An shouted fearfully, his voice changing pitch.

Shen Jingqi focused on the monster, his mind racing. He flipped through the book in his hand, trying to find a way to deal with the monster. Finally, he found a spell named "Thunder Strike", which described the ability to release powerful lightning forces to inflict great damage on enemies.

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