Shen Jingqi walked forward fearlessly, his feet firmly planted on the ground, with each step brimming with determined resolve. He straightened his spine, his gaze sharp like a torch, directly targeting those black-clad enemies across from him. He responded loudly, "You evil scoundrels, don't dream of obtaining this power. We will not let your schemes succeed!" His voice echoed in the vast space, carrying an undeniable authority.

An exhilarating battle ensued. Shen Jingqi and his companions quickly dispersed, forming a tight combat formation. They utilized the skills honed through training to engage in a fierce battle with the black-clad men. The long sword in Shen Jingqi's hand gleamed with dazzling light, each swing creating a whooshing wind, as if to slice through the darkness completely. His eyes locked tightly on the black-clad man before him. He moved agilely to dodge the enemy's attacks while searching for opportunities to counterattack.

"Xu An, to the left!" Shen Jingqi shouted, simultaneously dodging a sword strike from a black-clad man by sidestepping. Xu An caught on immediately upon hearing the shout, dashing forward in a sprint. Like a venomous snake, his dagger precisely stabbed the arm of the black-clad man. Feeling the pain, the black-clad man dropped his weapon, and Shen Jingqi seized the opportunity to step forward and kick the man to the ground.

Lin Yu, on the other hand, was casting magic at the side. His hands swiftly weaved sealing signs, and rays of light shot from his fingertips, striking the black-clad enemies attempting to approach. Screaming in agony, the black-clad men fell after being hit by the light. Their weapons gleamed, and each attack carried a force of justice, resembling rays of dawn in the dark.

However, their numbers were overwhelming, surging like a tide ceaselessly flowing in. Shen Jingqi and his allies gradually found themselves in distress. Sweat drenched their clothes, and their breathing became labored. Shen Jingqi realized things weren't going well: "We can't keep going like this; they'll deplete our strength eventually." Yet he didn't retreat in the slightest, biting his teeth and persevering, pouring all his strength into every sword swing.

Just when they felt overwhelmed, suddenly a group of people emerged from the castle, dressed in ancient attire. Holding various peculiar weapons, their eyes exuded determination and courage. They joined the fray, fighting alongside Shen Jingqi and his group. With their assistance, the tide of battle quickly turned.

"Come on, everyone! Drive these evildoers out!" an elderly person in ancient garments shouted loudly. His voice seemed to possess a kind of magic, inspiring everyone. The group worked together, their weapons intertwining to create powerful waves of attacks. Under their combined assault, the black-clad enemies gradually couldn't withstand it and began to retreat in defeat.

Shen Jingqi felt a surge of joy: "Great, with their help, we can definitely win!" He fought more vigorously, his long sword swinging so tightly not even air could pass through. However, just as victory seemed within reach, an unexpected situation occurred.

The leader of the evil organization suddenly stepped out from the crowd. Clad in black robes, his face was concealed by a fearsome mask, with only a pair of sinister eyes showing. Raising both hands high, he chanted incantations, casting a powerful magic. A black beam of light shot from his hands, aiming directly at the Crystal Ball.

Shen Jingqi felt a jolt in his heart, his pupils dilating instantly, overwhelmed by a strong sense of unease: "No! The Crystal Ball is the core source of power in the Mysterious Land. If it's hit, the consequences would be unimaginable!" He shouted, "No!" and then dashed towards the Crystal Ball, trying to block the beam at all costs.

His legs moved swiftly, each step seeming as if to shatter the ground. His eyes fixed firmly on the black ray of light, holding only one thought in his mind: "I must block it!" Just as the light was about to hit the Crystal Ball, a strong force suddenly emanated from Shen Jingqi, enveloping him like a surging tide.

This was the mysterious force that had awakened during his training. This power resonated with the energy of the Crystal Ball, forming a powerful shield. The shield shimmered with a myriad of colors, blocking the black light outside. The black ray slammed against the shield, creating reverberating booms, yet unable to penetrate its defense.

Upon seeing this, the leader of the evil organization looked exceedingly grim. An angry roar emanated from beneath his mask: "Impossible! How can this power be blocked!" He frantically cast spells, his hands waving continuously, sending black beams like a rain of arrows shooting toward the shield. Yet the shield remained steadfast, unwavering.

Standing behind the shield, Shen Jingqi felt the surge of the mysterious power within. His heart was filled with questions: "What is this power? Why did it awaken at such a crucial moment?" But he had no time to ponder these questions, knowing that defeating the leader of the evil organization was now the top priority.

"Everyone, focus your power and attack the leader!" Shen Jingqi shouted. Hearing the shout, everyone adjusted their attack directions, launching a final assault on the leader of the evil organization. Shen Jingqi also gripped his long sword tightly, inhaling deeply to channel the mysterious force within into his sword. The sword burst into a radiant glow, seemingly transforming into a Divine Artifact.

He dashed forward in a swift leap, his long sword striking like lightning towards the evil leader. Seeing this, the leader quickly dodged to the side, but Shen Jingqi's attack was too fast, leaving a cut on the leader's arm. In pain, the leader's spellcasting faltered momentarily.

"Now's the time!" Shen Jingqi inwardly exclaimed, seizing the chance to intensify his assault. Everyone followed suit, various weapons and magic rained down on the leader like a downpour. The leader gradually found it unbearable, his body starting to sway.

"No! I won't lose!" the leader roared crazily, attempting to cast magic again, but it was too late. Under the combined attack, the leader of the evil organization was finally defeated. His body slowly fell, his mask slipping off, revealing a pale and contorted face.

Seeing their leader dead, the black-clad men scattered and fled in panic, like frightened beasts. Shen Jingqi and his allies gazed at the victorious scene, their hearts brimming with joy.

"We won!" cried Xu An excitedly. Lin Yu also smiled with relief: "But this is just the first step; the secrets of the Mysterious Land are far from being fully unraveled." Shen Jingqi nodded, walking to the Crystal Ball, gazing at it as it emitted a mysterious glow, filled with awe.

"This power is immensely strong; we must guard it cautiously," Shen Jingqi said.

At that moment, the Crystal Ball suddenly emitted a strong glow, enveloping the three of them within.

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