A few days went by, and Li Wei continued to train with Mei and Jun. They were getting stronger and more confident each day. But one evening, as they returned to the village, things felt different.


    The streets were filled with worried faces. Elder Zhang stood in the town square, speaking urgently to the villagers. "Friends, we have a problem. Strange creatures have been seen in the nearby forest. They are attacking our people and destroying our crops. We need to work together to protect our village."


    Li Wei, Mei, and Jun shared worried looks. They knew they had to help.


    Elder Zhang continued, "We will set up a defense system around the village. I need volunteers to help with this task. Li Wei, Mei, and Jun, I need you to lead a group of villagers to gather information about these creatures. Be careful, and come back with what you find."


    The three friends nodded, ready to take on the challenge. They gathered a group of villagers, including some friends, and headed towards the forest.


    As they walked, the forest seemed darker than usual. The trees loomed over them, casting long shadows. Li Wei, Mei, and Jun led the group carefully, watching for any signs of danger.The author''s tale has been misappropriated; report any instances of this story on Amazon.


    Suddenly, they heard a strange noise that sounded like the creatures, and it was getting closer. Li Wei''s heart raced as he got ready for battle.


    The group followed the sound to a clearing. In the center stood a group of strange creatures unlike anything they had seen before. They were tall, with sharp teeth and glowing eyes.


    Li Wei and his friends knew they had to act fast. They got into position, ready to use their skills to protect themselves and the villagers.


    Li Wei summoned a strong gust of wind, trying to push the creatures back. Mei shot arrows at them, aiming to distract them. Jun used his quick movements to dodge attacks and strike back.


    The battle was fierce, But they managed to drive the creatures back, but Li Wei knew they couldn''t stay and fight all night. They needed to return to the village and warn the others.


    As they turned to leave, Li Wei noticed something strange. The creatures seemed organized, like they had a leader. He caught a quick glimpse of a figure in the shadows, watching them. It was the dark figure from his vision in the cave!


    Li Wei whispered to his friends, “I think we just saw the dark figure. It’s involved in this somehow.”


    Mei and Jun exchanged worried glances. They understood they needed to be careful. The dark figure could be a powerful enemy.


    On their way back to the village, Li Wei couldn''t shake off the feeling that things were about to get much worse. The village was in danger, and they had to act to protect it.


    When they returned, they found the villagers preparing for defense. Elder Zhang had set up traps and barriers around the village.


    After a short rest...