Li Wei, Mei, and Jun moved quietly through the shadows, trying not to make any noise. They were close to the clearing and could see the dark figure waiting for them.
Mei took a deep breath and readied her bow. She looked at Li Wei and Jun. "I'm ready. Let's do this."
Li Wei and Jun nodded. They slowly got into position. Li Wei held his hands out to calm himself, focusing on the dark figure and trying to sense its intentions.
Jun stood beside him, his eyes locked on the dark figure, ready to spring into action.
Mei stepped forward, pulling back her bowstring and aiming straight at the dark figure.
"Now!" Li Wei whispered, and the three friends sprang into action.
Mei released the arrow, sending it flying towards the dark figure. Meanwhile, Li Wei and Jun charged forward, using their powers to defend against the creatures surrounding them.
The arrow hit the dark figure's chest, but it didn't seem to have any effect. The dark figure laughed, a cold and sinister sound.
"Fools," it said. "You think a little arrow can hurt me? I am a master of darkness, and I will crush you all."
Li Wei and Jun attacked with all their strength, but the dark figure seemed too powerful and easily deflected their blows.
Mei launched arrow after arrow, but the dark figure was fast, dodging each one just in time.
Li Wei knew they needed a new plan. They couldn't keep fighting like this and expect to win.
"Mei, Jun, fall back!" he shouted. "We need to come up with a new strategy."
Mei and Jun retreated, but Li Wei stayed where he was.
The dark figure sneered at him. "You're brave, I'll give you that. But bravery won't save you. Darkness will swallow you whole."
Li Wei charged forward, using all his energy to fuel his attack. He swung his fist at the dark figure, but it easily blocked his blow.
The two enemies clashed, their powers locked in a fierce battle. The creatures watched, sensing that their leader was in trouble.
But Li Wei refused to give up. He kept fighting with everything he had, trying every trick he could think of to defeat the dark figure.
Finally, after what felt like a long time, Li Wei landed a lucky hit. The dark figure stumbled back, its power starting to fade.
Mei and Jun saw the opening and jumped in. They launched a strong attack together, pushing the dark figure back even more.
The battle continued fiercely, with neither side giving in. But Li Wei felt they were gaining the upper hand.
Slowly, they began to force the dark figure back. Its powers were weakening, and it seemed like victory was getting closer.
The creatures watched in shock as their master was beaten. They started to retreat, abandoning the dark figure.
At last, after what felt like an eternity, the dark figure stumbled backwards, exhausted. Li Wei stood over it, raising his fists in triumph.
The dark figure looked up at him, its eyes full of hatred. "You may have won this battle," it sneered. "But the war is far from over. I will return, and next time, you won't be so lucky."
Li Wei smiled, determined. "I'm not worried. I'll be ready for you when you come back."
With a defeated roar, the dark figure vanished into thin air. The creatures that had been lurking in the shadows scattered, leaving their master behind.
Li Wei and his friends stood victorious, but they knew the battle wasn't over. They had defeated the dark figure this time, but they were sure it would return, and next time, the fight would be even tougher.