readsfreenovel Chapter 235: Dawn of Despair
Chapter 235: Dawn of Despair
Hope in despair and unknown crisis. At the moment when the light burst out from the crystal in Li Zhao's hand, the whole world seemed to be cast under a spell, time froze, and all things held their breath.
This ray of light was brighter than the first ray of dawn from the sun, and more dazzling than the brightest stars in the vast night sky. It was wrapped in a sacred and inviolable power, and with its overwhelming force, it instantly dispelled the thick, inky darkness around it.
The dark waves that were originally surging like a black tsunami, under the illumination of this light, quickly melted and dissipated like the remaining snow under the warm spring sun.
Everyone stared at all this in amazement. In their eyes, which were originally filled with despair, a spark of hope was rekindled. Although the spark was small, it danced exceptionally fiercely in the dead silence and darkness.
Li Zhao himself was so shocked by this sudden change that he stood there in a daze, his mind blank. He subconsciously held the crystal tightly, as if he was holding the most precious treasure in the world.
He could clearly feel that an endless stream of power was gushing out from the crystal. This power was warm and mellow, like a call from ancient times, resonating strongly with his soul.
"This...what on earth is going on?" Su Mengyao's voice trembled slightly, with surprise and delight intertwined, echoing in this land that had just regained its light.
Her eyes were filled with confusion and curiosity, as if she were exploring an age-old mystery. The old man's eyes gleamed with excitement, like a shooting star across the night sky, fleeting yet dazzling.
He spoke slowly, his voice deep and magnetic, as if carrying the vicissitudes of life and wisdom:
"Perhaps this is the true power the prophet spoke of. This crystal, after years of sedimentation, contains energy far beyond our imagination. It has been quietly waiting in the long river of time, waiting for the person destined to awaken it, waiting for this moment to save the world."
Li Zhao took a deep breath, his chest heaving violently, trying to calm his excited mood that was like surging waves.
He stared at the crystal in his hand, which emitted a soft and mysterious light, as if telling an ancient story.
An inexplicable sense of mission arose in his heart. He knew very well that this crystal was their last ray of hope and the key to saving the world from disaster.
Fate always seemed to like playing tricks on people. Before they could savor this hard-earned hope, a sinister laugh suddenly came from the sky.
The laughter seemed to come from the depths of the Nine Nether Hell, with a biting chill that made people shudder.
Everyone subconsciously looked up and saw a huge black shadow slowly emerging, like a dark cloud covering the sky, hanging heavily above their heads, emitting a terrifying aura.
"Do you think you can stop me like this? You are so naive!"
A cold voice came from the dark shadows. The voice seemed to be wrapped in a thousand years of frost. Every word was like a sharp blade, piercing everyone's eardrums.
Li Zhao's eyes flashed with determination. He clenched his fists tightly, his knuckles turning white from the force, and shouted loudly: "No matter who you are, we will not let you succeed!"
His voice was firm and powerful, echoing across the empty land, as if it was the most powerful declaration of war against the forces of darkness.
A sneer rang out from the shadows, a laugh filled with mockery and disdain. "You ignorant ants, you have no idea what you're facing. This dark force has existed since the beginning of the universe. It is the bringer of destruction, and it will devour everything, including your tiny world."
The voice seemed to be telling of an predetermined fate, making people feel deep despair.
At this moment, the ancient book suddenly seemed to be pulled by an invisible big hand, slowly flew up from the stone platform, and hovered in front of Li Zhao.
The ancient book opened automatically, and the pages fluttered like nimble butterflies. A ray of light shot out from the book, echoing with the light of the crystal in Li Zhao's hand, as if two long-lost partners finally found each other.
Li Zhao's heart moved, as if a flash of inspiration came to him, and he seemed to have caught a clue to fate.
"Everyone, listen," Li Zhao said loudly, his voice tinged with excitement and anticipation. "There's some mysterious connection between the ancient tome and the crystal. We need to harness their power to completely defeat this dark force."
His eyes were full of determination and confidence, as if he had seen the dawn of victory.
Su Mengyao nodded immediately, and they stood beside Li Zhao without hesitation, their eyes revealing their determination to face death.
Their figures appear particularly firm and brave under the light.
The old man also joined in, his steps were steady and powerful, as if carrying the accumulation of years.
He injected his strength into the two of them, and that strength was like a trickle of water, gathering into a powerful force, providing them with solid support.
Li Zhao concentrated his mind and immersed all his thoughts in the power of the crystal, guiding this power to slowly merge with the power of the ancient book.
His forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat, each of which sparkled with light, as if testifying to his efforts.
Su Mengyao displayed her unique skills. She quickly formed seals with her hands, and the ice-blue spiritual power danced around her like a flexible ribbon, emitting bursts of coldness.
With the fusion of forces, a huge energy shield slowly formed around them.
This shield radiates colorful light, like a dreamy rainbow, and like a solid fortress, protecting them tightly inside and resisting the erosion of dark forces.
The light on the shield kept flickering, as if telling of a fierce battle.
Upon seeing this, the black shadow let out an angry roar, and the roar shook the earth, as if it was going to shatter the whole world.
It rushed towards the energy shield, and the dark power was like a sharp blade, stabbing at the shield with endless murderous intent.
The shield is as solid as a rock. No matter how the dark forces attack, it remains motionless, as if declaring its inviolability to the dark forces.
Just when the two sides were in a stalemate, Li Zhao suddenly discovered that there seemed to be a weakness hidden in the shadow.
It was a tiny black dot of light, appearing exceptionally faint against the backdrop of the powerful dark forces surrounding it.
It emits a strange light that is incompatible with the dark forces around it.
Li Zhao immediately told his companions about his discovery, and a hint of surprise flashed in their eyes.
Everyone decided to concentrate their efforts on attacking this weak spot. Li Zhao manipulated the power of the crystal and the ancient book, condensing it into a powerful beam of light. Like a flash of lightning, it carried endless power and shot towards the weak spot in the shadow.
Su Mengyao and the Crown Princess also shot out ice cones and flames respectively. The ice cones were like rows of sharp arrows, flashing with cold light.
The flames, like a flock of firebirds, pounced on the weak point with bared fangs and claws. The three forces coordinated with each other, forming a powerful attack force.
Under the powerful attack, the black shadow began to tremble and its strength gradually weakened.
The black light became dimmer and dimmer, like a candle that was about to go out.
A surge of joy surged in everyone's hearts, as if victory was already beckoning to them.
Just when everyone thought victory was in sight, the black shadow suddenly changed.
It expanded rapidly like a blown-up balloon, dyeing the entire sky black.
Countless black tentacles stretched out from the shadows and pounced towards the crowd like a group of crazy poisonous snakes.
These tentacles are extremely fast, making a whistling sound, and are extremely powerful. Every swing seems to be able to tear the air.
Cracks began to appear in the energy shield under the tentacles, and the cracks spread like a spider web, and could break at any time.
Li Zhao and others tried their best to resist, their faces full of fatigue and determination.
A lot of their strength had been consumed in the previous battle, and they were gradually becoming powerless.
Sweat soaked their clothes and their breathing became rapid.
A tentacle broke through the energy shield and attacked Li Zhao like a black lightning.
Li Zhao was unable to dodge and was hit by the tentacles, and flew out like a kite with a broken string.
His body fell heavily to the ground, raising a cloud of dust.
Seeing this, Su Mengyao was extremely anxious. They rushed towards Li Zhao desperately, their eyes full of worry and anxiety.
More tentacles rushed towards them, surrounding them.
The tentacles were like ropes, tightly wrapping around them, trying to drain their strength.
The old man was also in trouble. Although he fought hard and waved the staff in his hand, he seemed a little struggling in the face of such a powerful dark force.
His face showed a tired look and the wrinkles on his forehead deepened.
Just when they were in desperate situation, the crystal in Li Zhao's hand shone again.
The light was brighter than before, as if the core of the sun was burning.
It not only dispelled the surrounding darkness, but also shattered those black tentacles.
Under the illumination of the light, the tentacles turned into pieces of black fragments and dissipated in the air.
Li Zhao struggled to stand up, his body swaying as if he would fall down at any time.
But his eyes were full of determination, and that determination seemed to tell the world that he would never give up easily.
He knew that the battle was not over yet and they had to keep fighting.
Li Zhao once again manipulated the power of the crystal and merged it with the power of the ancient book. This time, he felt an even more powerful force, as if the power of the entire universe was gathered in his hands.
His body trembled slightly, which was the shock brought by the excessive power.
Li Zhao injected this power into the energy shield, and the shield instantly recovered to its original state and became even stronger.
The light on the shield became even brighter, as if it was a symbol of the most powerful force in the universe.
He then condensed his strength into a huge lightsaber, which emitted a dazzling light. The hilt trembled slightly in his hand, as if it couldn't wait to slash the darkness.
The lightsaber, carrying endless power, streaked across the sky, emitting a whistling sound.
It hit the black shadow, and the shadow let out a scream, which was like the wail of a night owl, making people's hair stand on end.
Its body began to gradually dissipate, and those black tentacles also disappeared one after another. The darkness in the sky gradually faded away, and light came again.
Just when everyone thought that the dark forces were about to be completely eliminated, a black light suddenly shot out from the shadows, like a black meteor, flying towards the distance.
Li Zhao wanted to catch up, but his strength was exhausted, his legs went weak, and he almost fell again.
He watched the light disappear into the distance, his heart filled with helplessness and worry.
The old man looked at the receding light, his expression becoming very solemn, as if shrouded in a layer of dark clouds.
He said slowly, "This dark force hasn't been completely eliminated; it's only temporarily escaped. Furthermore, it seems to be heading towards the core of the world, where a huge secret is hidden. If the dark force finds it, the consequences will be disastrous."
His voice was filled with worry, as if he had seen the end of the world.
After hearing this, Li Zhao and others were filled with worry.
They knew that the battle was far from over and that a greater crisis was waiting for them ahead.
But they did not back down because they had the mission of saving the world.
Their eyes revealed firmness and determination, as if announcing to the world that they will move forward bravely and never give up.
After a short rest, Li Zhao and others decided to embark on a new journey to pursue the trace of the dark light.
Their figures seemed particularly small in the afterglow of the setting sun, but their steps were firm and powerful.
They don't know what awaits them ahead, but they believe that as long as they unite as one, they will be able to overcome all difficulties.
As they left the temple and walked into the distance, the afterglow of the setting sun shone on them, stretching their shadows very long.
Their adventure has just begun in this unknown land, and what challenges will the secret hidden in the core of the world bring to them?