Lin Yu seized the opportunity, his eyes as firm as steel as steel, and shouted to Xiao Zhao, "Xiao Zhao, now is the time to attack the weakest point in the fog! We must tear open this evil barrier!" Xiao Zhao didn't hesitate, a flicker of determination in his eyes, and launched another attack. This time, relying on his keen observation, he precisely locked onto the intersection of the fog and the sarcophagus. His eyes were firm and focused, as if the entire world only had that one target. The weapon in his hand, with the sound of whistling wind, like a black lightning, fiercely pierced the target. At the same time, Lin Yu also took off, like a nimble eagle, and swiftly attacked the figure's head. The weapon in his hand was infused with all his strength and desire for victory, and it shone with a cold light.
Under their combined attack, the seemingly indestructible black mist finally showed the slightest crack. Professor Li, keenly seizing this opportunity, increased his mana, chanting ever more rapidly and forming hand seals with increasing speed. The blue light instantly intensified several times, like an unbreakable blade, tearing through the mist barrier with unwavering momentum. The figure finally revealed itself: an old man with a face as gaunt as a thousand-year-old mummy, his skin wrinkled and clinging to his bones like a sheet of thin paper, ready to be blown away by the wind. His eyes flickered with an eerie red light, like two will-o'-the-wisp flames, revealing endless resentment and madness, as if he were determined to burn everything in the world to ashes.
Seeing the mist barrier broken, a flash of panic crossed the old man's withered face, but it quickly regained its ferocious, fierce look. He waved his hands wildly in the air, muttering something like a curse from hell. Countless black tentacles suddenly erupted from around the sarcophagus, like a swarm of giant pythons crawling from the abyss, swooping down upon the group with bared fangs and claws. The tentacles moved with incredible speed, reaching them in the blink of an eye, and a chilling hissing sound filled the air. Lin Yu reacted quickly, his eyes gleaming with determination. He swiftly swung his weapon and slashed at the approaching tentacles. With a snap, like a tree trunk breaking, a tentacle was severed, and black blood splattered like ink, emitting a sickening, acrid odor, like a mixture of rotting corpses and sulfur, which nearly nauseated everyone.
Old Chen quickly took out the talisman from his bosom again and chanted the spell. The talisman instantly turned into a golden light curtain, like an indestructible golden fortress, firmly protecting everyone inside. The tentacles hit the light curtain, making a dull "bang bang" sound, like the sound of a dull drum, each sound hitting everyone's heart. But the light curtain remained stable, emitting a dazzling golden light, and withstood wave after wave of tentacle attacks. Professor Li shouted loudly while doing his best to maintain the blue light to suppress the old man, his voice slightly hoarse due to the consumption of mana: "This old man seems to be using the power of the sarcophagus to continuously release evil power. We must find a way to destroy the sarcophagus and cut off his source of power, so that we can truly defeat him!"
Upon hearing this, everyone immediately understood and changed their strategy. Lin Yu, Xiao Zhao, and Lao Chen rushed towards the sarcophagus like three black lightning bolts, each unleashing all their might to attack it. Every time Lin Yu's weapon fell, it carried a tremendous force, leaving a deep mark on the sarcophagus and sending stone chips flying. Xiao Zhao, relying on his agility, constantly sought out the sarcophagus's weak points and delivered precise strikes, each blow imbued with his desire for victory. Lao Chen, on the side, used talismans to assist, muttering to himself, and talismans flew towards the sarcophagus like golden meteors, trying to weaken its solid defenses and create better conditions for his teammates' attacks.
Thanks to everyone's tireless efforts, a crack finally appeared in the sarcophagus. Like a wound in the earth, the crack slowly spread across its surface. As the crack widened, the evil power emanating from it grew weaker and weaker, like a candle about to go out. Upon seeing this, the old man roared with utter fury, a sound reminiscent of the earth-shattering earthquake that echoed throughout the cave. "You bastards, how dare you ruin my good deeds! I won't let you go! You will all pay a heavy price for your foolishness!" With that, he disregarded Professor Li's sword-like blue light and desperately lunged at the sarcophagus, attempting to repair it and regain his strength.
How could Lin Yu allow him to succeed? He rushed forward like a gust of wind, blocking the old man's path like a towering mountain. "Don't even think about it! As long as we're here, you can't continue your evil deeds!" Lin Yu engaged the old man in close combat. With his agility and tenacious will, Lin Yu, like a brave cheetah, fought the old man to a standstill. Every dodge and counterattack was a dance between life and death. The slightest mistake would lead to eternal damnation. Xiao Zhao and Lao Chen took the opportunity to continue their frantic attack on the sarcophagus, their eyes filled with determination and resolve, as if they were determined to completely destroy the root of this evil.
As Lin Yu and the old man engaged in a fierce battle, Professor Li suddenly noticed strange runes embroidered on the old man's black robe. These runes bore a striking resemblance to the seal on the stone gate, as if crafted by the same mysterious power. A sudden thought struck him, and he suspected these runes might hold the key to unlocking the old man's power. While maintaining the blue light's suppression, Professor Li, despite the pressure, scrutinized the runes, attempting to discern their hidden secrets. His gaze fixed on the runes, as if to penetrate them, his mind racing, recalling all his knowledge of the mystical realm.
After intense and focused observation and contemplation, Professor Li finally discovered the pattern of the runes. He quickly called out to Lin Yu, his voice trembling with excitement, "Lin Yu, attack the connection between the runes on his black robe. That's the weak point of the rune power. Perhaps you can break his protective spell!" Lin Yu's eyes lit up at this, as if he had seen the dawn in the darkness. He seized the opportunity and, in the midst of the struggle with the old man, suddenly thrust his sword at the connection between the runes on the old man's black robe.
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