Qi Guze calmly walked to the center of the palace and whispered, "Ancient palaces often hide secret passages, which may be able to pass messages to us."
Immediately, the two divided the work with perfect coordination. Xu Yuehuai closed her eyes and concentrated, her fingertips dancing lightly. As her magical power surged, a temporary communication array slowly formed around her. She attempted to use this faint light to penetrate the barrier of acid rain and make contact with the powerful figures within the imperial city.
Meanwhile, Qi Guze had already assembled a rescue team composed of elite warriors from the imperial city. They carried torches and followed him through the intricate secret passages, delivering warnings about acid rain and the coordinates of the refuge.
However, acid rain continued to relentlessly erode the earth, silently eroding the spiritual power and faith of cultivators. Despair and fear spread like a plague, the light in people's eyes faded, and the whole world was shrouded in a thick layer of gloom.
At this critical juncture, Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze were not defeated by their predicament.
Thanks to Xu Yuehuai's tireless efforts, her sophisticated communication array finally captured a faint but precious signal.
She pressed her lips together, pouring all her energy into her words, "Your Majesty, the imperial city is suffering from an unprecedented acid rain attack, and the situation is extremely critical! We have discovered an ancient underground palace that can serve as a temporary refuge. Please send people here immediately to assemble!"
Her voice seemed to transcend the barriers of time and space, reaching the very heart of the imperial city.
Meanwhile, at the end of a hidden passage, Qi Guze's rescue team was pleasantly surprised to discover a secret exit connecting them to the outside world. This meant they could guide the people to the underground palace more quickly.
Qi Guze quickly devised a meticulous evacuation plan, dividing the warriors into several teams, each responsible for a specific area, to ensure that every life could receive timely and effective rescue.
As the news spread rapidly, a life-or-death rescue operation, a race against time, quickly unfolded both inside and outside the capital.
People flocked in from all directions, some helping the elderly, weak, sick, and disabled, others carrying precious supplies and books on their shoulders and in their hands.
With the joint efforts of Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze, the underground palace gradually became crowded yet orderly.
Xu Yuehuai used her superb medical skills to treat the injured. Her hands seemed to work a magical hand, relieving pain and bringing comfort with a gentle touch.
Qi Guze, on the other hand, traveled around coordinating the distribution of supplies to ensure that everyone could receive basic survival guarantees.
The two performed their respective duties and cooperated seamlessly, injecting powerful momentum into the rescue operation.
However, the acid rain did not stop; instead, it intensified, as if it were about to devour the entire world.
Above the imperial city, the sky resembled a gaping wound, constantly pouring down liquids that corroded everything.
Although the palace's dome was exceptionally sturdy, long-term erosion had begun to show signs of wear. Tiny cracks were quietly spreading, raising concerns about the palace's ability to withstand the elements.
"This place can't be a safe haven for long either." Xu Yuehuai looked out the window at the seemingly endless rain, feeling very worried.
Qi Guze said, "There must be a source to all of this; it couldn't have happened without a reason."
"Could this also be the work of that evil force?" Xu Yuehuai found it hard to believe that someone would actually want to turn the entire continent into hell.
Qi Guze said, "We cannot let this disaster continue to rage!"
They decided to use the ancient magic array in the underground palace to gather everyone's strength and launch an unprecedented counterattack, attempting to guide the out-of-control natural force back to balance and thus stop the acid rain's devastation.
Under the passionate call of Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze, the people of the entire underground palace sprang into action like all things responding to spring thunder. Some sat cross-legged, eyes closed in deep concentration, as if conversing with the power of the universe's depths; others held various magical implements, softly chanting ancient incantations, their voices low yet containing formidable power. At this moment, their hearts were intimately connected with heaven and earth, their spiritual energy and unwavering faith converging into a torrent, surging and surging into the massive magic array.
As the magic circle was activated, the entire underground palace was instantly enveloped in a dazzling light. An ancient and mysterious aura filled the air, as if transcending the boundaries of time and space, transporting people to another fantastical world. Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze stood side by side in the center of the magic circle. Their figures appeared exceptionally tall and solemn in the flickering candlelight, like two deities guarding this land.
"Are you ready?" Xu Yuehuai's voice was deep and powerful, her eyes shining with determination and resolve.
Qi Guze nodded slightly, his voice equally steady: "Everything is ready, just waiting for the order."
"start!"
With a unified command, the magic circle began to slowly rotate, releasing a dazzling light. An unprecedentedly powerful force erupted from the magic circle, like a dragon emerging from the sea, soaring straight into the sky, shocking everyone present.
Under their careful guidance, this wild force gradually became docile and orderly. Like a tamed dragon, it carried the hopes and beliefs of the people and launched a fierce counterattack against the source of acid rain.
In the sky, the acid rain that had been raging seemed to sense the power of this force and became gentle. It was drawn by an invisible force and gradually gathered into thin streams, flowing slowly into the distance.
The dark clouds above the imperial city dissipated, and the long-lost blue sky and white clouds were once again revealed to everyone.
Sunlight pierced through the clouds and fell upon the earth, bringing long-awaited warmth and hope to this land that had endured so much hardship.
As the last drop of acid rain disappeared into the distant horizon, people finally breathed a sigh of relief, their faces beaming with bright smiles.
"Great! Our home is still here!" someone shouted excitedly.
"We're safe!" More cheers rose and fell as people emerged from their shelters, embracing and weeping, celebrating the end of the disaster and the beginning of a new life.
Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze strolled hand in hand through the streets of the imperial city, their eyes filled with anticipation and hope for the future.
Qi Guze looked up at the vast and boundless sky and said softly, "A-Yue, look at that sky, how beautiful it is."
Xu Yuehua smiled and followed his gaze. Under the azure sky, a few white clouds floated leisurely, like a dream drawn by nature's most exquisite brush.
She smiled gently, her eyes sparkling with a bright light that echoed the sky: "Yes, it's breathtakingly beautiful. No matter how bumpy the road ahead, no matter how fierce the storms, as long as we walk hand in hand, we will surely be able to face life with a smile."
In the days that followed, they not only repaired the damaged imperial city and rebuilt the glory of their homeland, but also conducted in-depth investigations into the evil forces hidden in the shadows, vowing to protect every inch of peace and beauty on this land.
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