I walk sideways in the game world

Chapter 156: Decisive Battle, Guardian, Peak of Glory

The ancient altar emanated a gentle light, illuminating Ren Xiaoyao's resolute face. The sword in his hand exuded an ancient and powerful aura, as if answering the call of this relic. Nearby, Xia Lin, Master Mo, and Pharmacist Li were all immersed in this immense joy and shock.

"Congratulations, you've passed the trial." A deep voice, as if coming from ancient times, broke the tranquility of the ruins.

Ren Xiaoyao and the others were startled and looked up suddenly, only to see a tall figure suddenly appear on the other side of the altar. He was completely shrouded in a black cloak, revealing only two eyes as deep as the starry sky, flashing a chilling light.

"Who are you?" Ren Xiaoyao asked in a deep voice, gripping the sword in his hand tightly. An invisible pressure enveloped everyone's heart with the appearance of this figure.

"I am the guardian of this ruin." The figure spoke slowly, his voice carrying a sense of ancient vicissitudes. "Protecting this land and its treasures is my mission."

A guardian? Ren Xiaoyao and the others were shocked. They had never imagined that such a powerful guardian existed in these ruins. Master Mo exclaimed in astonishment, "Guardian? Could it be true that the legendary guardian of ancient civilizations and treasures is real?!"

The Guardian ignored Master Mo's exclamation. His gaze fell on the sword and book in Ren Xiaoyao's hands, and a complex light flashed in his eyes. "You have passed the trial and obtained the inheritance. You should leave here."

"But," the guardian's tone changed, and a powerful pressure instantly enveloped the entire altar, even the air seemed to freeze. "Anyone who wants to get his hands on the treasure must pay the price!"

Ren Xiaoyao and the others felt an invisible force restraining them, making even breathing difficult. Xia Lin's face was pale, but she remained steadfast beside Ren Xiaoyao. Master Mo and Pharmacist Li watched the scene in horror.

"What do you want to do?" Ren Xiaoyao gritted his teeth, trying hard to resist this powerful pressure, and asked in a deep voice.

The guardian slowly raised his hand and pointed at the sword in Ren Xiaoyao's hand: "This sword has the power to destroy everything. I will not allow it to fall into anyone's hands!"

As soon as the words fell, the guardian flashed and turned into a black lightning, heading straight for Ren Xiaoyao...

As soon as he finished speaking, the guardian flashed and turned into a black lightning, heading straight for Ren Xiaoyao!

Faced with this sudden attack, Ren Xiaoyao remained unfazed. He had anticipated that the guardian would not let them go easily. He quickly held his sword across his chest, and a powerful force surged from the blade, forming an invisible barrier that blocked the guardian's attack.

"Dang!" A loud sound of metal collision echoed above the altar, and the guardian was knocked back several steps. Ren Xiaoyao also felt a powerful force hitting his body, causing him to take half a step back.

"What a powerful force!" Ren Xiaoyao was secretly shocked. The strength of this guardian was far beyond his imagination.

"Prepare for battle!" Ren Xiaoyao growled. He knew that this was an inevitable battle and they had to go all out to have a chance of defeating the powerful enemy before them.

Xia Lin reacted quickly, pulling out various potions and talismans from her backpack, ready to provide support for Ren Xiaoyao. Although Master Mo and Pharmacist Li had no combat ability, they also cheered up and prepared to use their knowledge to help Ren Xiaoyao.

Seeing that his attack missed, the guardian did not attack again. Instead, he hovered in the air, looking at Ren Xiaoyao coldly, and said in a cold tone: "Are you ready to face death?"

Ren Xiaoyao ignored the guardian's provocation. He took a deep breath, circulated the true energy in his body to the extreme, and the sword in his hand emitted a dazzling light.

"Come on!" Ren Xiaoyao roared, his figure flashed, and he rushed towards the guardian.

A climactic showdown was imminent... Ren Xiaoyao transformed into a streak of light, the sword in his hand radiating a brilliant light. With the force of a thunderbolt, he charged directly at the guardian. It was the unique skill he had mastered during the trials—the "Thunder Sword." Its speed was so swift and its power so strong that it even tore through the air, emitting bursts of roaring sound.

The guardian obviously did not expect Ren Xiaoyao to have such a powerful attack. His black cloak rolled and he quickly retreated. At the same time, a black energy ball condensed in his hand and rushed towards Ren Xiaoyao's sword.

"boom!"

With a resounding bang, the entire altar trembled violently. The two powerful forces collided, stirring up a visible energy ripple that spread outward. Xia Lin had been prepared, erecting a pale blue protective shield to protect Master Mo and Pharmacist Li, shielding them from the powerful shockwave.

Ren Xiaoyao was knocked back several steps, but the guardian was not feeling well either. The black cloak was torn open by the sword energy, revealing a blurry figure inside.

"You can actually hurt me?" The guardian's tone was full of disbelief, and he obviously underestimated Ren Xiaoyao's strength.

"Your opponent is me!"

Charlene's clear voice echoed, and she quickly formed hand seals. Talismans flew out of her hands, transforming into streams of light and attacking the guardian. These talismans were carefully crafted based on the knowledge she gained from the ruins and combined with her own abilities. Their power was extraordinary.

The guardian was caught off guard by this sudden attack and had to divert some of his strength to resist. However, Charlene's attack was only the beginning.

"break!"

Master Mo shouted, and the compass in his hand shone brightly. An invisible wave spread out, disturbing the space around the guardian.

"Certainly!"

Pharmacist Li seized the opportunity and shot out the silver needles in his hand, pointing directly at the guardian's vital points.

Ren Xiaoyao seized the opportunity and swung his sword again, with even more powerful force, aiming directly at the guardian's vital points.

The guardian was beaten back step by step by the joint attack of Ren Xiaoyao, Xia Lin, Master Mo and Pharmacist Li. He was constantly hit by sword energy and talismans. His black cloak was already tattered, but he still resisted stubbornly, trying to find an opportunity to fight back.

"You ants!" the guardian roared, clearly enraged. "How dare you be so presumptuous!"

He suddenly stopped resisting, allowing Ren Xiaoyao's sword energy to hit him. At the same time, he quickly formed seals with his hands, and an even more powerful force gathered in his body...

Ren Xiaoyao's sword tip was less than an inch away from the Guardian's heart, but suddenly stopped. He keenly noticed that in the Guardian's seemingly frantic attack, there was a subtle pause, like the connection point of some fixed move.

"Now!" Ren Xiaoyao shouted inwardly. As if anticipating his intention, Xia Lin, Master Mo, and Pharmacist Li adjusted their attack rhythm in unison. Xia Lin's talismans no longer focused on quantity, instead converging into a massive beam that shot directly at the Guardian's brow. Master Mo's compass spun rapidly, weaving invisible ripples into a web, blocking all the Guardian's escape routes. Pharmacist Li seized the opportunity and placed a golden talisman on the ground beneath the Guardian's feet.

The guardian was thrown off balance by this sudden change. He was forced to stop charging and tried to avoid Xia Lin's attack, but was trapped by Master Mo's space blockade and could not move.

"Break!" Pharmacist Li shouted softly, and the golden talisman burst out with dazzling light. The ground under the guardian's feet collapsed instantly, forming a huge vortex that swallowed him in.

"Now is the time, a sword of thunder!" Ren Xiaoyao seized this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, poured all his true energy into the sword, turning it into a dazzling thunder that pierced straight into the center of the vortex.

"Roar—" The guardian let out an unwilling roar, and then was swallowed by the thunder and disappeared without a trace.

The vortex gradually subsided, and the ground returned to calm, as if nothing had happened. Ren Xiaoyao put away his sword, breathed a sigh of relief, and looked at his companions who had fought side by side with him, a victorious smile on his face.

"We won!" Xia Lin excitedly threw herself into Ren Xiaoyao's arms, tears glistening in the corners of her eyes.

Master Mo and Pharmacist Li also nodded with satisfaction. They paid a huge price in this battle, but they finally won.

Ren Xiaoyao gently stroked Xia Lin's hair, his eyes swept across the silent altar, and fell on the door leading to the depths of the ruins, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised.

"Let's go, the real treasure is still waiting for us..."