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The light was pure and radiant, completely overwhelming the darkness and the Lin Xiao.

The Lin Xiao screamed in agony as the light washed over them. Their twisted bodies began to unravel, disintegrating into dust and ash. The sickly sweet smell intensified for a moment, then vanished completely.

The light lingered for a few seconds, then slowly faded away, leaving the clearing bathed in a gentle, golden glow.

Silence returned to the forest. Complete silence. No buzzing insects, no rustling leaves, no distant bird calls. Only the sound of the villagers breathing heavily, their faces etched with exhaustion and relief.

The clearing was empty. All the Lin Xiao were gone, leaving only the black ash on the ground as a testament to their presence.

In the center of the clearing, the stone sculpture and the wood雕 were now joined, seamlessly fused together. They emitted a soft, warm light, pulsing with a gentle rhythm.

The old man walked over to me, his eyes full of wonder. He looked at the fused sculpture, then at me, and smiled. He said some words in his language, and the driver, who had also survived the battle, translated.