The red light gradually dimmed in the face of the blue flames, and her body was shaken backward, a trickle of blood spilling from the corner of her mouth.
"Why? I clearly mastered the power of the Crimson Stone..." Xu Yuehuai didn't understand why she had been defeated at this moment.
The man in black robes sneered, his voice filled with the smugness of a victor: "The power of the Red Rose Stone is indeed strong, but you have failed to truly grasp its essence."
Xu Yuehuai refused to admit defeat. She knew that if she fell, not only would she lose her life, but she would also be unable to rescue the trapped women or fulfill her promise.
So she mustered all her strength once more, preparing for a final struggle.
Just as the black-robed man was preparing to deliver a fatal blow to Xu Yuehuai, the Blue Rose Stone did not unleash its devastating power as expected. Instead, it resonated with the Red Rose Stone hidden deep within Xu Yuehuai's body in an indescribable way.
In an instant, the two of them were drawn into mid-air.
"Buzz buzz buzz!"
Two completely different forces, as if drawn by some ancient and mysterious pact, began to slowly intertwine and merge, eventually forming a dazzling halo that tightly enveloped the two of them.
Within the halo, light radiates, and the red and blue colors intertwine to form an extremely dazzling pattern, so beautiful that it is breathtaking and mesmerizing, as if the whole world has stood still.
Xu Yuehuai felt a surge of energy within her, a power like the warm spring sun that dispelled all the pain and cold she had just experienced.
In contrast, the man in black robes looked extremely pained, and his body twisted and contorted under the light, as if he were undergoing some kind of unbearable transformation.
He stared wide-eyed at Xu Yuehuai, who had regained his strength, with disbelief.
"How...how is this possible? Why would both the blue and red rosestones choose her? How can these two forces coexist so harmoniously?"
With wisdom and compassion shining in her eyes, Xu Yuehuai said softly, "Power is never born to destroy, but to protect and create. Perhaps your clan's thousand-year-old grudges and feuds can find a new way out from this moment on."
As Xu Yuehuai finished speaking, the light within the halo suddenly intensified, like the blazing sun in the sky, illuminating the entire ice plain as bright as day.
The man in black robes struggled and twisted in the dazzling light, eventually turning into specks of starlight and disappearing into nothingness.
Xu Yuehuai stood still, feeling the peace and power that came from the fusion of the two forces within her. She knew that in this life-or-death struggle, she had not only won the right to survive, but also gained a profound understanding of life and power.
As the surrounding light gradually faded, Xu Yuehuai slowly opened her eyes. She saw that the surrounding ice field was still desolate and silent, but she felt an unprecedented peace in her heart.
She looked up at the starry sky, where countless stars seemed to be celebrating her victory.
“I heard it,” Xu Yuehuai murmured to herself, “the cries of those trapped women. They are waiting for me. I cannot stop.”
She closed her eyes, silently communicating with this power and feeling the premonition it brought.
A short while later, Xu Yuehuai, with his newly acquired power, returned to the shores of Tianchi.
She stared at the deep crack, took a deep breath, and suddenly mobilized the fused power within her body.
"No matter how dangerous the road ahead," she vowed silently, "I will forge ahead until I save everyone."
The next instant, a familiar yet unfamiliar power fluctuation emanated from the crack. Xu Yuehuai closed her eyes, focusing intently on communicating with the power of the red and blue gemstones, searching for an opportunity to enter that icy prison space.
"Now!" Xu Yuehuai unleashed his power.
The power was constantly being swallowed up by the cracks, but her power only grew stronger and remained unaffected.
The next moment, she was instantly transported to the world of the ice prison, still surrounded by ice walls, but this time she no longer felt the fear and confusion she had before.
She looked around and saw that the woman was still imprisoned in the water dungeon, silent and still.
This time, Xu Yuehuai was filled with hope. She knew she had the ability to rescue them and lead them to freedom!
She walked up to a woman and gently touched the runes on her face.
The runes began to flicker and gradually fade away upon her touch.
The woman suddenly woke up, opened her eyes in surprise and looked at Xu Yuehuai, as if she could not believe what was happening in front of her.
"You..." The woman's voice trembled slightly.
Xu Yuehuai smiled and took her hand, saying gently, "I am your Holy Maiden, I have come to save you."
"Your Holiness!"
Upon hearing this, the woman burst into tears and excitedly hugged Xu Yuehuai, as if she had found hope for life.
Xu Yuehuai continued to unleash her power, helping the other women break free from the runes' bindings.
When the last woman was finally rescued, the entire space began to shake.
The crystal-clear ice walls began to shatter, turning into specks of light that gradually dissipated into the air.
Xu Yuehuai stood with the women in the light, feeling the joy of freedom and rebirth.
Suddenly they felt a powerful force envelop them and lift them upwards.
Afterwards, they returned together to the shore of Tianchi Lake, which had returned to its previous state, calm and harmless, as if nothing had ever happened.
In the snow-covered land broken by the first rays of dawn, Tianchi Lake is as smooth as a mirror.
Xu Yuehuai took a deep breath, as if she could inhale all the power and hope in the world, and whispered to herself: "This victory is not only a gift from the red and blue roses, but also a testament to our indomitable will all the way."
As she turned, her gaze gently fell upon a group of rescued women. Their eyes held both the relief of surviving a disaster and the uncertainty about the future.
"Sisters, let's go. The shadows of the past have dissipated. Let's return to the tribe hand in hand and begin a new chapter together." Xu Yuehuai's words were like a spring breeze, warm and powerful. The women supported each other, their eyes sparkling with the light of rebirth, and followed closely behind her.
As Xu Yuehuai walked, she carefully observed her surroundings, picked a few large leaves, and skillfully wove them into simple yet practical garments, which she then handed to the women who were barely clothed.
They accepted the clothes with gratitude in their eyes, thanking them softly. This simple act of kindness felt especially warm in the cold.
Soon, the group arrived at the edge of the temporary camp, and in the distance, the leader's figure came into view.
He practically rushed out, staggering and nearly falling, but his eyes were full of joy at A-Cai's return.
"Ah Cai! I knew you were still alive!"
Ah Cai greeted them with a smile, and the two embraced tightly. No words were needed; everything was understood without them saying a word.
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