After successfully stabilizing the crystal cluster, Su Yao and the Alliance base enjoyed a moment of peace. However, the threat of the high-temperature apocalypse did not dissipate; instead, like a giant beast lurking in the darkness, it was brewing an even more ferocious counterattack.
That day, the sky was shrouded in a blinding blood-red hue, and the sun, like a giant fireball, relentlessly scorched the earth. Everything on the ground was twisted and deformed under the intense heat; metal melted, rocks cracked, and the air itself seemed to be ablaze, each breath carrying a searing pain. Those within the base scrambled into specially designed heat-resistant bunkers, struggling to survive thanks to the protective systems maintained by the power of the crystal clusters.
Su Yao stood in the core control room of the base, her eyes fixed on the crystal cluster before her, which was flashing with a strange light. Suddenly, the light from the crystal cluster began to flicker rapidly, emitting a sharp buzzing sound. A system notification sounded in Su Yao's ear: "A strong resonance has been detected between the crystal cluster and an unknown external energy source, which may trigger a large-scale environmental upheaval. Please prepare accordingly!"
Su Yao's heart skipped a beat; she knew this was no ordinary phenomenon. Through her mental connection with the crystal cluster, she attempted to trace the source of the resonance. Extending her mental power, she witnessed a chilling scene: the distant polar ice caps were melting at a visible rate, releasing vast amounts of ancient, evil power sealed within the ice. This power appeared as a dark, misty fog, surging towards the Alliance base, causing temperatures to rise sharply and distorting space itself wherever it went.
"We can't just sit here and wait to die!" Su Yao's eyes were firm. She quickly summoned the elemental messengers and began to devise a countermeasure. "We must take the initiative and intercept those evil forces before they get close. We will use the elemental power of the crystal clusters to build a powerful defensive barrier. At the same time, I will try to achieve a deep resonance with the crystal clusters to stimulate their hidden power to fight against this threat."
The elementalists acknowledged the order in unison and went to their respective posts. They surrounded the crystal cluster, forming hand seals and chanting incantations, fusing their own supernatural abilities with the elemental power of the crystal cluster. A magnificent energy barrier slowly rose, enveloping the base within it.
Su Yao sat cross-legged beside the crystal cluster, closed her eyes, and concentrated all her mental energy to communicate deeply with it. Her consciousness gradually immersed itself in the energy world of the crystal cluster, sensing the endless mysteries and powerful forces contained within. Under her guidance, the light of the crystal cluster grew stronger and stronger, and the power of the four basic elements began to surge wildly around it.
However, the evil force from the polar regions was also extremely powerful. Like a horde of demons, it relentlessly assaulted the defensive barrier erected by the elementalists. The barrier rippled under the attack of the evil force, teetering on the brink of collapse. The elementalists gritted their teeth, continuously increasing their power output, but sweat still streamed down their foreheads, and their bodies trembled slightly under the immense pressure.
Su Yao sensed the danger emanating from the crystal cluster's energy world and knew she had to activate its hidden power as soon as possible. She traversed the energy world, searching for that crucial point that could trigger a resonance. Finally, deep within the core of the crystal cluster, she discovered a rune emitting a faint glow. Without hesitation, Su Yao channeled her spiritual power into the rune.
In an instant, the crystal cluster erupted with an unprecedentedly powerful force, which shattered the defensive barrier and surged towards the evil force. In the air, the power of the crystal cluster and the evil force engaged in a breathtaking battle. Elemental power and dark power collided and merged, producing a deafening roar. Light and darkness intertwined, dyeing the entire sky a dazzling spectacle.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Su Yao led the elementalists in a counterattack. She manipulated the power of the crystal clusters, transforming water elements into giant ice arrows that shot towards the evil forces; fire elements were condensed into blazing fireballs that streaked across the sky like meteors; earth elements formed solid rock golems that swung their enormous fists at the enemy; and wind elements swirled and roared around them, enhancing their attack speed and power.
Thanks to the tireless efforts of Su Yao and the elemental messengers, the evil forces finally began to gradually dissipate. However, the scorching weather did not immediately return to normal; Su Yao knew this was only a temporary relief. She decided to use the power of the crystal clusters to carry out a large-scale repair and transformation of the surrounding environment.
She led the elemental messengers outside the base and placed the crystal cluster on an open field. Then, they began to cast an ancient array around the cluster. Su Yao channeled the elemental power of the crystal cluster into the array, which slowly began to operate, emitting a soft light. Under the light, tender green shoots began to sprout from the ground, the dried-up river flowed again, and the temperature in the air gradually decreased.
After several days and nights of hard work, the surrounding environment finally improved significantly. The people at the Alliance base cheered, seeing hope for survival in this high-temperature apocalypse. But Su Yao did not let her guard down; she knew that many more challenges awaited them.
She returned to base and began an in-depth study of the crystal cluster resonance event. Through systematic analysis and recording of the crystal cluster's energy fluctuations, she discovered a subtle connection between the crystal cluster and mysterious ruins around the world. These ruins might hold more secrets and methods by which ancient civilizations coped with the high-temperature apocalypse.
Therefore, Su Yao devised a new plan. She selected a group of the most elite elemental messengers to embark on a journey to explore the mysterious ruins. They will carry the power and hope of the crystal clusters, searching for a way to save the world in this high-temperature apocalypse, taking a firm step towards the unknown future.
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