Chapter 65 Power Inheritance and Shadow Movements
Chapter 65 Power Inheritance and Shadow Movements
The azure crystal power brought back by Xuan Yuanche sparked a cultivation craze within the alliance. At the alliance headquarters' training grounds, elite cultivators, under Xuan Yuanche's guidance, diligently tried to comprehend this powerful force from an ancient ice-elemental deity.
Following the method taught by Xuan Yuanche, the cultivators sat cross-legged in the center of the arena, closed their eyes, and focused their minds, guiding their spiritual energy to slowly merge with the power of the azure crystal. Initially, this unfamiliar power surged through their meridians like a wild horse, causing many cultivators to turn pale and their foreheads to be covered in sweat from the unbearable force. But they did not give up, constantly adjusting their state with Xuan Yuanche's encouragement.
A cultivator named Yanfeng, skilled in fire magic, possessed spiritual power that was inherently incompatible with ice magic. During his cultivation, he encountered far greater difficulties than others. Each attempt to fuse his powers resulted in a fierce clash between his fire spiritual power and ice magic, damaging his meridians and causing him to cough up blood. However, Yanfeng held fast to his unwavering belief in protecting the world. He thought of his family and friends who had been harmed by the Shadow Cult, and the innocent civilians who had lost their homes in the sea demon attack. "I cannot give up! I must become stronger!" Yanfeng roared inwardly. With his indomitable willpower, he repeatedly suppressed the clashes within his spiritual power, gradually finding a balance between the two forces.
As time went on, more and more cultivators began to master the techniques of utilizing the power of the Azure Crystal. Their strength increased significantly, and they exuded a unique aura that blended ice and spirit.
Meanwhile, in the Shadow Cult's lair, the cult leader, upon learning of the Alliance's newfound power, was filled with jealousy and rage. He knew that if the Alliance continued to grow stronger, the Shadow Cult would never rise again. Therefore, he decided to accelerate his cooperation plan with the Sea Demon.
The Shadow Cult leader, accompanied by several trusted subordinates, once again dived into the deep sea to the Sea Demon's lair. Upon seeing the Shadow Cult leader, the Sea Demon impatiently asked, "When will your Shadow Cult fulfill its promise? I'm getting impatient!"
The Shadow Cult leader quickly said, "Great Sea Demon, we have found an alternative. Although we failed to activate the Shadow Shield, we have discovered a weakness in the Alliance's new power. As long as you cooperate closely with us, we are confident that we can defeat the Alliance in battle and seize the Heart of Chaos."
Upon hearing this, the sea demon's eyes showed a hint of doubt: "Oh? What weakness have you discovered?"
The Shadow Cult leader smiled sinisterly: "Although this azure crystal is powerful, its fusion with cultivators is still unstable. In battle, as long as we can concentrate our power to attack the key points of their fusion, we can make their power backfire on themselves."
The sea demon pondered for a moment, then nodded: "Alright, so what does your Shadow Cult plan to do?"
The leader of the Shadow Cult said, "We will set up a dark magic trap near the Alliance headquarters to lure them here. At that time, Lord Sea Demon, you will launch an attack from the sea, while we will coordinate on land. This pincer attack will surely catch the Alliance off guard."
The sea demon laughed heartily, "Haha, good, then proceed according to your plan. If we succeed, this world will be ours!"
The Shadow Cult and the Sea Demons' conspiracy was unfolding quietly. Meanwhile, on the Alliance side, Xuan Yuanche sensed a growing unease. As the cultivators gradually mastered the power of the Azure Crystal, he began to consider how to further solidify this power and guard against a potential attack from the Shadow Cult.
After discussing with Su Yao, Xuan Yuanche decided to set up a defensive barrier around the Alliance headquarters, combining the power of the Heart of Chaos and the power of the Azure Crystal. This barrier could not only resist external attacks, but also automatically identify and counterattack when enemies invaded.
The cultivators of the alliance responded enthusiastically, pouring their acquired power into the construction of the barrier. With everyone's efforts, the defensive barrier gradually took shape. This barrier radiated a dazzling light, a light containing both the profound depths of chaos and the pure purity of icy blue.
However, just as the defensive barrier was nearing completion, the Shadow Cult's trap was also set. In a valley near the Alliance headquarters, Shadow Cult members cast a powerful dark seduction spell. This spell could influence the minds of those who practiced it, giving them the illusion that the Alliance headquarters was facing a major crisis.
Some cultivators, influenced by the magic, mistakenly believed that the headquarters had been attacked by the Shadow Cult and rushed towards the valley. Xuan Yuanche and Su Yao, noticing the anomaly, immediately realized it was a plot by the Shadow Cult.
Xuanyuan Che led a group of cultivators to the valley for rescue, while Su Yao stayed at headquarters to maintain the stability of the defensive barrier and direct the other cultivators to prepare for battle.
When Xuan Yuanche arrived at the valley, he found it filled with a thick aura of darkness. The Shadow Cult members lurked in the shadows, launching surprise attacks intermittently. Meanwhile, the cultivators who had been lured there, under the corrosive influence of the dark aura, gradually descended into chaos and began attacking each other.
Seeing this, Xuanyuan Che unleashed "Xuanyuan Spirit Radiance Break," its powerful light dispelling some of the dark aura. He shouted, "Everyone stay alert! This is a trap set by the Shadow Cult!"
In the chaos, many cultivators could not hear his shouts. Left with no other option, Xuan Yuanche could only rescue those cultivators corrupted by the dark aura one by one. He used the power of the azure crystal to inject cold energy into their bodies, suppressing the erosion of the dark power.
Just as Xuan Yuanche was busy rescuing the cultivators, the sea demon launched an attack from the sea. Huge waves, carrying dark power, surged towards the alliance headquarters. Su Yao directed the cultivators at headquarters to activate the defensive barrier to resist.
The defensive barrier shimmered with dazzling light and emitted booming sounds under the sea demon's attacks. Su Yao knew this was a severe test. She constantly adjusted the barrier's energy output to ensure its stability.
In the valley, after successfully rescuing most of the cultivators, Xuan Yuanche led them swiftly back to the Alliance headquarters, preparing for a decisive battle against the Sea Demon and the Shadow Cult. The fate of the world once again hung in the balance; this battle would determine the course of light and darkness.
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