Shen Jingqi, Li Baiyu, and Renault were thrilled at first, but were swiftly overwhelmed by a sense of crisis. The dark figure let out a roar akin to the bellowing of an ancient beast, rattling their eardrums and causing pain; a more potent and malevolent Dark Power surged out of the shadow like a tidal wave.
This force was more terrifying than ever before. It twisted and spiraled in the air, like a black dragon awakened, charging at the trio with devastating fury. Where the dragon-like Dark Power passed, the air seemed to tear, producing a hissing sound, bringing forth immense pressure that rendered Shen Jingqi, Li Baiyu, and Renault nearly breathless.
Veiled in this power, the dark figure grew increasingly mysterious and fearsome. Its eyes glowed with madness and cruelty, penetrating through everything, peering into the depths of one's soul, chilling the heart. It slowly raised its hand, fingers long and twisted like the claws of a Demon, pointing towards Shen Jingqi and the others. Simultaneously, it emitted a deep, hoarse moan, as if from the depths of Hell, with Demons raging, unsettling the mind.
Shen Jingqi's heart suddenly raced; he felt the power's vastness, as if it could devour the three of them in an instant. He tightly gripped Li Baiyu and Renault's hands, palms sweating.
Suddenly, the dark figure moved. Like lightning, astonishingly fast, its actions barely visible. Shen Jingqi only saw a blur before it was already upon them.
Shen Jingqi took a deep breath and swiftly marshaled the Yin-Yang Power within the stone tablet. To him, the tablet seemed an endless treasure trove, its Yin-Yang Power ceaselessly flowing out, forming a solid barrier before him. The barrier shimmered with black and white light, like the boundary between day and night, enigmatic and mighty.
Li Baiyu, seeing this, swung his long sword without hesitation. The sword traced a graceful arc in the air, trailing fierce Sword Qi, slashing towards the encroaching dark figure. Where Sword Qi passed, the air seemed split, producing a sharp whistling sound.
Renault roared, echoing like Thunder, making surrounding trees quiver. He transformed into a fierce wind, advancing towards the dark figure. The wind howled, lifting dust and leaves from the ground, creating a powerful storm, sweeping towards the figure.
However, the dark figure remained unaffected. It shattered Shen Jingqi's Yin-Yang barrier; the barrier flickered a few times under the impact of Dark Power before crumbling spectacularly. Li Baiyu's Sword Qi struck it, but seemed to cut only through air, leaving no trace. Renault's fierce wind made it sway, yet didn't halt its advance.
Shen Jingqi was shocked, never expecting the dark figure to be so powerful. He hastily marshaled Yin-Yang Power again, attempting to reconstruct the barrier, but the Dark Power surged repeatedly like unstoppable tides, overwhelming him. Updates are released by novel⸺fire.net
Li Baiyu also furrowed his brow, wielding his long sword faster and faster, slashing Sword Qi repeatedly, yet unable to harm the dark figure. He grew anxious, speculating internally, "Who exactly is this dark figure? Why is it so formidable?"
Renault, though, fought with increasing vigor. The fierce wind he transformed into grew ever more intense, seemingly on the brink of consuming the whole world. But to the dark figure, his attack was as ineffective as scratching an itch through one's boot, unable to reach its core.
The entire world seemed to tremble, and even the stars in the night sky seemed to lose their light, obscured by the darkness. The battle persisted for a long time; Shen Jingqi, Li Baiyu, and Renault were exhausted, sweat covering their foreheads, their breathing rapid. Yet the dark figure appeared tireless, relentlessly launching attacks on them.
Despair started to creep into Shen Jingqi's heart; he didn't know how long he could endure. He glanced at Li Baiyu and Renault and noticed the fatigue and helplessness in their eyes as well. He knew that if this continued, the three of them would eventually be consumed by the dark figure.
Suddenly, when they were nearly in despair, the dark figure let out a spine-chilling scream, terrifying as if it were wailing from the depths of Hell. Shen Jingqi, Li Baiyu, and Renault jumped at the sudden scream; they focused their gaze upon the figure and noticed its Dark Power suddenly becoming erratic.
The Dark Power, losing control like a wild horse, began to scatter in all directions. The figure's body, once pitch-black like ink, now flickered with unstable light, seemingly on the brink of collapse. The figure too became wobbly, its movements sluggish and clumsy like those of a drunken man.
Seeing this, Shen Jingqi, Li Baiyu, and Renault were overjoyed. They knew this was their best chance for a counterattack. Shen Jingqi hurriedly adjusted his breathing, striving to recover his strength. He focused intently on the dark figure, waiting for the optimal moment to strike.
Li Baiyu was similarly revitalized, gripping his long sword tightly, the tip trembling slightly, eager for battle. He looked at the dark figure, silently vowing, "This time, I'll definitely cut you down with my sword!"
Renault roared again, a sound like pounding war drums, invigorating the trio. Once more, his fierce wind swept up with even greater force, rushing towards the dark figure.
At this moment, Shen Jingqi suddenly moved. With a flicker, he appeared beside the dark figure like a phantom. His hands swiftly formed a Sealing sign, marshaling the Yin-Yang Power within the stone tablet. Under his command, the Yin-Yang Power resembled two intertwined dragons—one black, one white—both carrying immense strength, surging towards the dark figure.
Li Baiyu also swung his long sword decisively. With a slash, Sword Qi arched like a rainbow, slicing towards the dark figure's vital point with compelling force.
Renault transformed into an even more violent fierce wind, howling like thousands of rampaging horses. He advanced with unbridled battle spirit and wrath, seemingly intent on tearing the dark figure apart.
Their attacks simultaneously reached the dark figure's side. It seemed to want to resist, but now it had lost its previous strength. Under the joint assault of Shen Jingqi, Li Baiyu, and Renault, it could only let out a weak moan before being utterly consumed.
The Dark Power, amidst their assault, melted quickly like snow meeting sunlight. The dark figure too, collapsed entirely at that moment, transforming into a wisp of black smoke, dissipating into the air.