After repelling the first wave of shadows, Lin Yu's heart sank as he looked at the huge group of shadows that were surging like a tide. An unprecedented sense of crisis enveloped him. He subconsciously protected Su Yao behind him, his hands tightly gripping his weapon, his knuckles turning white from the force. "Everyone be careful, this time the enemy looks more difficult!" He shouted loudly, his voice echoing in the night sky, with a hint of subtle tension.
Su Yao hid behind Lin Yu, her hands trembling slightly, but she still tried to gather her spiritual power. She looked at Lin Yu's broad back, her heart full of worry and dependence: "Lin Yu, can we make it?" As soon as she said it, she regretted it. She didn't want to add pressure to Lin Yu at this critical moment.
Xiao Yi panted heavily, his forehead smeared with sweat, yet he feigned composure and laughed loudly, "What are you afraid of? No matter how many come, I can beat them all!" But in reality, his heart was racing, and he felt uncertain as he gazed at the dense mass of shadows. The previous battle had already exhausted him, but his inner passion and sense of responsibility towards his companions made him stand up straight and prepare for the new challenge.
Lu Ming pushed his glasses up, his eyes calm yet anxious. He quickly considered a countermeasure while closely monitoring the shadows' movements. "This won't work. We must find their weakness, or we won't be able to resist them," he whispered to himself, his voice quiet but resolute. Master Fu Hai stood beside him, his hands clasped together, muttering something to himself as he continuously channeled spiritual energy to the group, his face pale from exhaustion.
You Qianxue and Bing Ling'er hugged each other tightly, Bing Ling'er's body trembling slightly. You Qianxue tried to calm herself, softly comforting her, "Don't be afraid, sister. We'll face this together." Even so, her eyes were filled with fear and unease. The man in red moved among the crowd like a ghost, his eyes cold, not letting go of any shadow that might threaten them, his weapon ready to strike at any moment.
Luo Chen and the mysterious man stood together, and Luo Chen's eyes revealed firmness and determination: "Senior, we must go all out this time!" The mysterious man nodded slightly, his eyes deep, and the magic weapon in his hand flashed with strange light, as if accumulating powerful power.
Just as the shadow was about to pounce on everyone, the mysterious man suddenly swung his magic weapon, and a dazzling light instantly burst out, like a scorching sun dispelling the darkness. Under the illumination of the light, the shadows screamed and their movements became slow. "Everyone, take advantage of this moment!" Lin Yu shouted, and rushed towards the shadow first, the weapon in his hand flashing with a sharp light.
Everyone responded. Xiao Yi brandished his weapon like a brave beast, and each attack was powerful. Su Yao gathered her spiritual power and released rays of light, trying to weaken the power of the black shadow. Lu Ming and Master Fu Hai were in the back, using their spiritual power to provide shields for everyone, while looking for the black shadow's flaws. You Qianxue and Bing Ling'er cooperated with each other, releasing ice spiritual power to limit the black shadow's movements to a certain range. The man in red wandered around, protecting everyone's safety and preventing the black shadow's sneak attacks. Luo Chen and the mysterious man continued to output powerful spiritual power and engaged in a fierce confrontation with the black shadow.
With everyone's concerted efforts, they finally managed to repel this wave of shadows. They collapsed exhausted on the ground, breathing heavily, their clothes soaked with sweat, their bodies covered in wounds. But their faces were filled with the joy of victory. After all, they had once again persevered in the face of such a powerful enemy.
"We... succeeded?" Su Yao asked tiredly, with a hint of disbelief in her voice. Lin Yu gently helped her up and said with a smile, "Yes, we succeeded." Although there was a smile on his face, he knew in his heart that this was just the beginning. The dangers of the Spring Rain Realm were far beyond their imagination.
After this battle, the group decided to return to the Imperial City to report the situation to the Emperor and seek more clues. Upon returning to the Imperial City, the Emperor listened to their account and his expression grew grave. "It seems this matter is far more complicated than I imagined," the Emperor said slowly, his eyes revealing worry.
At this time, a white-haired old minister stepped forward and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, perhaps it is time to tell them the secrets of the dynasty." The emperor nodded slightly and motioned for the old minister to continue.
The old minister cleared his throat and spoke slowly, "In the history of our Spring Breeze Dynasty, a great disaster once struck. Dark forces attempted to devour the entire Spring Rain Realm. Just as we were about to fall into despair, a mysterious figure appeared, holding a key emitting the power of spring, and sealed the dark forces. This key may very well be the Secret Key of Spring that you seek."
After hearing this, everyone was filled with shock and confusion. Lin Yu hurriedly asked: "Where did this mysterious man go later? Where was the Secret Key of Spring hidden?" The old minister shook his head: "There is no record of these. We only know that the mysterious man disappeared without a trace after sealing the dark forces. The whereabouts of the Secret Key of Spring has always been the highest secret of the dynasty."
The emperor continued, "In the palace's secret chamber lies an ancient tome, perhaps containing more legends about the Key to Spring and the myriad worlds. I can take you there, but the chamber is filled with traps and is extremely dangerous. Be prepared."
Everyone looked at each other and nodded. Although they knew the road ahead was full of danger, they did not hesitate in order to find the secret key of spring.
Led by the emperor, they arrived at the palace's secret chamber. The door to the chamber was tightly closed, engraved with mysterious runes and emanating an ancient and mysterious aura. The emperor stepped forward and, using his spiritual power, opened the door. As the door slowly swung open, a stale aura filled the air.
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