A fierce wind howled, sand and stones flew, and the world was in chaos. Ning Yu steadied himself, letting the wind tear at his clothes, his gaze fixed on the churning energy vortex in the distance. It was like a greedy beast, frantically devouring everything around it, even space itself seemed to be distorted and deformed under its tearing.

"Ning Yu, how is it?" Mu Xue's voice came from not far away, tinged with worry and solemnity. She directed her team members to set up defensive fortifications around them, her long whip whistling through the air as she piled up boulders to form a makeshift defensive wall.

Ning Yu withdrew his gaze, took a deep breath, and said in a deep voice, "This energy is extraordinary. I'm trying to figure out a way." As he spoke, he gently stroked the jade pendant on his chest. This jade pendant had been with him ever since he transmigrated. Normally, it was as warm and smooth as jade, but now it was emitting a cool aura, as if responding to his anxiety.

He calmed himself, closed his eyes, and slowly probed his senses into the jade pendant. An ancient and mysterious power instantly enveloped him, and countless fragments of information flashed through his mind. He tried to grasp every detail, attempting to find clues related to that mysterious energy.

Time seemed to stand still at that moment. The wind still howled, the energy vortex still churned, but Ning Yu felt as if he had entered a completely different world. He saw mountains and rivers, the sun, moon, and stars, and countless creatures thriving and multiplying throughout the ages. He felt the power of time, the tenacity of life, and... a power completely opposite to that mysterious energy, a power full of vitality and hope.

"Could it be..." Ning Yu suddenly opened his eyes, a glint of light flashing within them. He looked at the raging energy vortex again, this time without fear, but with a hint of excitement. He seemed to have found a way to control this energy, and all of this was closely related to the jade pendant on his chest.

"Mu Xue, warn everyone to be on high alert, I have a plan!" he shouted, his voice filled with unprecedented confidence. He slowly walked towards the energy vortex, each step firm and resolute. The jade pendant on his chest emitted a soft light, blocking the raging energy storm.

"What are you doing?" Mu Xue exclaimed, trying to stop him, but Ning Yu stopped her with a look.

“Trust me,” he said softly, his tone unwavering. Then, to everyone's astonishment, he walked step by step towards the all-consuming energy vortex… Ning Yu took a deep breath and slowly channeled his inner power into the jade pendant. Instantly, the jade pendant shone brightly, forming a semi-transparent light shield around him, isolating him from the raging energy storm. He cautiously took a step forward, each step feeling like walking on a knife's edge, the immense pressure causing his bones to groan under the strain. But he didn't stop; he knew this was the only way.

"What is he doing?" In the enemy camp, a burly man looked at Ning Yu's actions with a hint of doubt in his eyes.

"No matter what he's doing, we can't let him succeed!" another thin man said sinisterly, his eyes filled with ruthlessness. "Everyone, listen to my command! Attack with all your might! Stop him at all costs!"

"Don't even think about it!" Mu Xuejiao shouted, her long whip flashing like a venomous snake, lashing out several enemies who tried to charge forward. "Everyone, hold them off! Don't let them get even a step closer to Ning Yu!"

High-spirited, the team members, led by Mu Xue, engaged in a fierce battle with the enemy. Gunshots, explosions, and screams mingled together, turning the once desolate Gobi Desert into a living hell.

Ning Yu ignored the battle behind him, focusing all his attention on the energy vortex before him. With each step he took closer, the jade pendant's light dimmed, and he could feel his power being rapidly depleted. But he did not retreat, for he knew he had no way out.

He finally arrived within meters of the energy vortex. The raging energy storm, like countless sharp blades, frantically sliced ​​through his protective aura, emitting a piercing screeching sound. He felt like a small boat on a vast ocean, constantly at risk of being swallowed by the raging waves.

"Now!" he roared inwardly, channeling his last ounce of power into the jade pendant. The pendant instantly erupted with unprecedented light, illuminating the entire world. He hurled the pendant towards the center of the energy vortex, shouting:

"receive!"

The jade pendant traced a perfect arc in the air before disappearing into the center of the energy vortex. The next moment, the previously raging energy vortex suddenly stopped spinning, as if an invisible hand had pressed the pause button.

"What happened?"

"what happened?"

Everyone, friend or foe, was stunned by this sudden turn of events. They stared intently at the center of the energy vortex, their hearts filled with doubt and unease.

Suddenly, a blinding light erupted from the center of the energy vortex, and everyone instinctively closed their eyes. The next second, a powerful energy surge swept over...

After the blinding light subsided, the world returned to calm. The dazzling light at the center of the energy vortex gradually subsided, eventually transforming into a point of starlight, which was absorbed by the jade pendant in Ning Yu's hand. The previously raging energy storm also miraculously calmed down, leaving only faint energy fluctuations rippling in the air.

Ning Yu collapsed to his knees, drenched in sweat. He could feel that the jade pendant had absorbed all the mysterious energy, becoming warm and smooth like jade, as if it were full of life.

"Ning Yu!" Mu Xue was the first to rush to his side, her eyes filled with worry. She helped Ning Yu up and asked anxiously, "How are you? Are you hurt?"

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