Xu An and Lin Yu listened and nodded in agreement. Even though their hearts were still filled with fear, they knew they had no other choice but to fight for their lives.

So, Shen Jingqi, Xu An, and Lin Yu began cautiously searching for an opportunity to attack. They spread out, circling around the Stone Monster, their eyes fixed on its every move. The Stone Monster seemed to sense their intentions and let out a roar like Thunder, its sound so loud it hurt their ears. Then, it took giant strides towards them. Each of its attacks was powerful, with enormous stone fists slamming into the ground like meteors, shattering the surrounding rocks to pieces.

The trio dodged back and forth, their movements as elusive as Ghosts. They shuttled back and forth through the Stone Monster's attacks, searching for the right moment. Each attack from the Stone Monster left them on edge, but they dared not relax even a bit.

"We can't go on like this, its attacks are too fierce, it's hard to get close to it," Xu An shouted loudly as he dodged the Stone Monster's attacks.

Lin Yu also said anxiously, "Yeah, we need to come up with a way to distract it and seize the opportunity to attack the Crystal."

Shen Jingqi frowned, his mind racing. Suddenly, he thought of a plan, "Xu An, go over there and draw its attention, Lin Yu, you move around to its back, I'll attack from the front. We'll strike together and aim to hit the Crystal in one go."

Xu An and Lin Yu nodded, then acted according to Shen Jingqi's plan. Xu An deliberately rushed towards the Stone Monster, shouting loudly as he ran, "Come on, you Monster, if you're capable, come and catch me!"

The Stone Monster was enraged by Xu An's provocation, it let out a roar and turned to chase after Xu An. Its gigantic body barreled through the valley, leaving devastation in its wake.

Lin Yu took the opportunity to move around to the Stone Monster's back, cautiously approaching, his eyes fixed on the Crystal on its chest. His heartbeat quickened, and his hands trembled slightly, but he knew this was their only chance and they had to take it.

Shen Jingqi stood in front, gathering Magic in his hands. His forehead was covered with sweat, and his eyes showed determination and resolve. He knew this strike had to be successful, or they would all perish here.

Finally, in a gap when the Stone Monster attacked Xu An, Shen Jingqi seized the moment and shouted, "Now!" He thrust his hands forward, a powerful burst of Magic shot towards the Crystal on the Stone Monster's chest like a flash of lightning.

The moment the Magic hit the Crystal, it emitted a blinding light, as bright as the sun, blinding to the eyes. Immediately afterward, cracks began to appear on the Crystal, tiny fractures spreading like a spider's web.

The Stone Monster let out a cry of agony, its body beginning to shake violently. It seemed to realize its vulnerability had been struck and became even more frantic. It swung its massive stone fists around wildly, trying to stop Shen Jingqi and the others' assaults.

Shen Jingqi and the others seized the opportunity to launch their attacks, repeatedly charging at the Crystal, striking it with their weapons and Magic. Each attack deepened the cracks in the Crystal, and the Stone Monster's suffering also intensified.

"Keep going, it's almost collapsing!" Shen Jingqi shouted, his voice full of encouragement.

Xu An and Lin Yu, hearing this, were greatly motivated. Ignoring the danger, they repeatedly charged at the Stone Monster, engaging it in a life-or-death battle.

Finally, through their relentless efforts, the Crystal shattered. With a cracking sound, the Crystal broke into countless pieces like glass. The Stone Monster let out a wail of despair, and its body collapsed with a thud, turning into a heap of rubble.

The three of them breathed a sigh of relief and collapsed to the ground. Their bodies were covered in wounds, and their clothes were torn to shreds, but they paid no mind to these, only panting heavily for air.

"Finally, we defeated it," Xu An said weakly.

Lin Yu also gave a tired smile, "Yeah, but this is just a temporary victory, there are more dangers ahead waiting for us."

Shen Jingqi stood up, dusted himself off, and his eyes revealed a hint of determination, "That's right, we can't let our guard down. What secrets does that mysterious location hide? Can we find a way to leave here? Everything is unknown, but we know we can't give up, because we bear the mission of protecting the world."

After a short rest, they continued towards the mysterious location. The valley was filled with a mysterious aura, the surrounding trees were tall and dense, blocking out the sky. Occasionally, the sound of birds could be heard, but it only made the atmosphere feel even more eerie and terrifying.

As they walked, they suddenly discovered a patch of mist ahead. The mist floated through the valley like a white Ghost, obscuring the path ahead.

"This mist feels strange, we need to be careful," Shen Jingqi cautioned.

The three of them cautiously stepped into the mist. The mist carried a pungent odor, making them feel dizzy and lightheaded. Their vision became blurred, and they could only see a few meters ahead.

"This mist seems unusual, I feel my strength draining," Xu An said with a frown.

Lin Yu nodded, "Yeah, I feel it too. It seems like there's some kind of evil power hidden in this mist."

Shen Jingqi felt a tightness in his heart, knowing they might have encountered a new danger. He gripped his weapon tightly, warily observing the surroundings.

Suddenly, they heard a strange sound, like the cries of Ghosts and wolves, sending shivers down their spines. Then, shadows emerged one by one from the mist, lunging towards them.

"Watch out!" Shen Jingqi shouted, swinging his weapon at the shadows.

Xu An and Lin Yu also took action, battling the shadows. The shadows moved swiftly, their attacks as fierce as a torrential storm, leaving Shen Jingqi and the others barely able to cope.

"What are these things?" Xu An asked while fighting.

Shen Jingqi didn't know the origin of the shadows either, but he knew they had to resolve them quickly. He focused his mind, casting Magic, beams of light shooting from his hands hitting the shadows. The shadows let out shrieks and dissipated into the mist.

However, the number of shadows kept increasing, seemingly endless. Shen Jingqi and the others gradually felt exhausted, their attacks slowing down.

"We can't go on like this, we need to get out of this mist quickly," Lin Yu said anxiously.

Shen Jingqi nodded, carefully examining the surroundings, trying to find a way out. Suddenly, he noticed a faint light in the mist. The light was like a beacon in the darkness, bringing them a thread of hope.

"There's light over there, let's head that way," Shen Jingqi called out.

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