In the center of Ice Dragon Valley, the smoke from the battle had not yet completely dissipated, and the air was filled with a pungent smell. Lin Yu and the others emerged from the sealed barrier, their faces slightly pale, their fears still lingering from the black-robed man's self-destruction. But at this moment, the black crystal ball, emitting an evil light, still stood firmly on the ice platform, as if mocking their previous efforts.
Lin Yu held the mysterious key tightly, his eyes fixed on the black crystal ball, thinking secretly about how to crack it. The evil aura emanating from the crystal ball made him feel sick. He knew that this thing was definitely an important part of the conspiracy of the dark cult. "Everyone, approach carefully. This crystal ball must have powerful protection and traps." Lin Yu whispered, with a hint of caution in his voice.
Su Yao took the children's hands and slowly approached. The children's bodies were still trembling slightly. The explosion just now frightened them. Su Yao comforted them softly, her eyes full of heartache. "Don't be afraid, my dears, our brothers and sisters will protect us. Once we get rid of this bad guy, we will be safe." Her voice was gentle, trying to reassure the children.
Xiao Yi, on the other hand, had a look of impatience on his face. He waved the weapon in his hand and said, "What are you waiting for? Just go up and smash it to pieces!" His face was still flushed from the battle, and his eyes revealed a ruthlessness. He couldn't wait to solve this trouble.
Lu Ming pushed his glasses up, a thoughtful look behind them. He carefully observed the surroundings of the crystal ball, trying to find any flaws. "It's not that simple. Look at the ice platform surrounding the crystal ball. There seem to be some special runes. Acting rashly might trigger a more powerful defense mechanism." Lu Ming's voice was low and calm, and his words calmed Xiao Yi down a bit.
You Qianxue folded her arms across her chest, a faint icy energy coursing through her. Her eyes revealed a solemn expression. As the guardian of the ice cave, she could sense that the evil power contained within this crystal ball was even more powerful than the black-robed figure she had encountered previously. "We must proceed with caution. The power of this crystal ball is strange, and we must not act rashly." You Qianxue's voice was as cold as the chill wind of the Ice Dragon Valley.
Bing Ling'er stood in the group, feeling a little nervous. She stared at the black crystal ball, recalling what she'd learned at the Academy of Light, trying to find a clue to cracking the code. "Perhaps we can start by studying the crystal ball's energy fluctuations and find its weakness," Bing Ling'er whispered softly, her eyes gleaming with anticipation, hoping her suggestion would be helpful.
The people from the five major academies gathered around, their faces showing varying expressions. Some were filled with curiosity, while others were wary. The white-haired elder in the lead frowned as he gazed at the crystal ball and said, "This crystal ball is indeed quite impressive. We can't act rashly. Why don't we discuss this together and see if there's any good solution?" The elder's words drew nods from the crowd, and the discussion began.
Just as everyone was discussing this heatedly, a low roar suddenly erupted from the depths of Ice Dragon Valley. The sound, as if emanating from the depths of hell, was terrifying. Everyone was startled, halting their discussion and looking warily in the direction of the sound.
"What's that sound? Is there a more powerful enemy?" Xiao Yi frowned and tightened his weapon.
Lu Ming pushed up his glasses and listened carefully. "The frequency of this sound is strange. It doesn't sound like an ordinary monster, but more like some creature controlled by dark forces." Lu Ming's voice revealed a hint of worry. He knew that the dangers in Ice Dragon Valley were far greater than they had imagined.
You Qianxue quickly formed seals with her hands and cast an ice detection spell. "This force is rapidly approaching, and it's extremely powerful. Everyone, prepare for battle!" You Qianxue's expression grew even more serious. Her ice spell was unexpectedly rebounded upon contact with the force, making her realize that the approaching enemy was no friend.
At that moment, a gigantic figure emerged from the icy fog. The figure was shrouded in a black mist, making its exact form indistinct. As it approached, everyone felt a powerful sense of oppression, as if the very air had frozen.
"It's the ultimate weapon of the Dark Cult!" someone from one of the five major academies shouted in horror.
Lin Yu looked at the huge figure, and a strong sense of crisis surged in his heart. He held the mysterious key tightly, injected power into it, and prepared for the upcoming battle. "Don't panic, everyone, let's fight together and we will definitely defeat it!" Lin Yu shouted loudly, boosting everyone's morale.
However, at this moment, there was a sudden commotion among the crowd of the five major colleges. Lin Yu and others turned their heads and found that the eyes of several people in the five major colleges became extremely fierce, and the weapons in their hands suddenly attacked the people around them.
"Oh no, there's a traitor!" Lu Ming shouted.
It turned out that these people had been bribed by the Dark Cult long ago. They had mixed into the teams of the five major colleges and waited for the right time to launch an attack. Their target was Lin Yu and the others and the black crystal ball.
Lin Yu looked at this sudden change and was furious. "You traitors, you are colluding with the Dark Cult!" Lin Yu shouted loudly. He quickly adjusted the team's formation, while having to deal with the huge figure, he also had to guard against the attacks of these traitors.
Su Yao protected the children tightly and hid in the middle of the team. Her heart was filled with fear and anger. She didn't expect that someone would betray her at this critical moment. "Don't be afraid, children, we will be fine." Su Yao gently comforted the children, but her voice trembled slightly.
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