After defeating the dark forces of the far north, the Night Dynasty was immersed in a peaceful atmosphere. The people lived and worked in peace and contentment, and the magic academy flourished, attracting more magic apprentices from different regions.
Chen Xiao, Xu Ruyu, and Xi Xi's prestige in the academy reached unprecedented heights, and their stories were turned into folk songs that were sung throughout the streets and alleys.
However, this peaceful life did not last long.
One day, the sky above Yechao was suddenly shrouded in a strange dark red mist. Soon after, strange phenomena began to appear in various places: rivers dried up, the earth cracked, crops withered, and even normally docile magical creatures became agitated and attacked humans indiscriminately.
Chen Xiao sensed a huge crisis lurking behind this, and she immediately summoned the academy's top magicians to study this unusual phenomenon together.
After several days of investigation and research, they discovered that these strange phenomena were caused by an ancient and powerful evil magical force.
This magical power comes from a forgotten ancient ruin—the Shadow Abyss.
Legend has it that an evil being powerful enough to destroy the world is sealed within the Shadow Abyss. Every few thousand years, the power of the seal weakens, and once the seal is completely broken, the evil being will be unleashed, bringing annihilation to the world.
Knowing the gravity of the situation, Chen Xiao decided to lead an expedition team composed of academy elites to the Shadow Abyss to find a way to resolve the crisis.
Xu Ruyu and Xixi chose to go with her without hesitation, and other students also volunteered to contribute their strength to protect the Night Dynasty.
In the end, Chen Xiao selected a group of the strongest and most determined students to form an expedition team of thirty people.
Before setting off, Chen Xiao gave the team members rigorous training, teaching them skills and magic to deal with various dangers.
At the same time, she also collected all the information about the Shadow Abyss, hoping to find some useful clues.
With everything prepared, the expedition team embarked on their journey to the Shadow Abyss.
Along the way, the expedition team encountered countless hardships and dangers.
They traversed scorching deserts where temperatures were high enough to instantly bake a person dry; they entered dense jungles teeming with ferocious magical creatures and deadly traps; they also climbed towering snow-capped mountains, where fierce winds and blizzards nearly buried them.
But under Chen Xiao's leadership, the team members, with their tenacious will and superb magical skills, turned danger into safety time and time again.
After a long journey, the expedition team finally arrived at the entrance to the Shadow Abyss.
A strong sense of darkness permeated the entrance, sending chills down one's spine.
Chen Xiao took a deep breath and stepped into the entrance first.
The team members followed closely behind, cautiously entering the Shadow Abyss.
The interior of the Shadow Abyss was pitch black, so dark that one could not see their own hand in front of their face.
Chen Xiao cast a light spell, illuminating the road ahead.
They proceeded along the winding passage, encountering attacks from powerful dark creatures every now and then.
These dark creatures possessed unimaginable strength and speed, putting immense pressure on the expedition team.
However, the team members worked closely together and, relying on their respective magical specialties, successfully repelled the attack of the dark creatures.
During their descent into the Shadow Abyss, the expedition discovered ancient runes and murals.
Through research, they learned that these runes and murals recorded the history of the Shadow Abyss and the secrets of its seal.
It turns out that the Shadow Abyss was created by an ancient and powerful mage in order to seal away that evil being.
However, as time went by, the power of the seal gradually weakened, requiring a special magical gem to reinforce it.
This magical gem is hidden in the deepest part of the Shadow Abyss.
Chen Xiao and the others continued on their way and finally arrived at the deepest part of the Shadow Abyss.
There, they saw a huge magic circle, with a magical gem emitting an eerie light at its center.
Just as Chen Xiao was about to step forward to take the magic gem, suddenly, a powerful dark energy erupted from the magic gem, enveloping them.
A sinister voice echoed in the darkness: "You foolish humans, how dare you trespass here! Today is your death day!"
Chen Xiao looked up and saw a huge monster with a dark aura appear in front of them.
This monster is an evil entity sealed in the Shadow Abyss. It sensed someone intruding and awoke prematurely.
The evil entity unleashed powerful dark magic, launching a fierce attack on the expedition team.
Chen Xiao and the others quickly launched a counterattack, unleashing their strongest magic in a thrilling battle against the evil entity.
The battle was extremely fierce, with both sides giving it their all.
The expedition members were constantly wounded in the battle, but none of them backed down.
Chen Xiao knew that this battle concerned the fate of the entire world, and they absolutely could not afford to fail.
At the critical moment, Chen Xiao suddenly remembered a fusion magic he had comprehended on the magic island—"All Things Return to One".
This magic can fuse the magical power of all team members together, forming an incredibly powerful force.
Chen Xiao quickly communicated with his team members, instructing them to concentrate and cooperate with him in casting the "All Things Return to One" magic.
With everyone's efforts, a powerful light shot out from their hands, colliding with the dark magic of the evil entity.
Light and darkness intertwined, bursting forth with dazzling light and tremendous energy fluctuations.
After a fierce battle, the "All Things Return to One" magic gradually gained the upper hand, and the light gradually swallowed the darkness.
Finally, the evil entity let out a scream and its body gradually dissipated.
As the evil disappeared, the dark energy of the magic gem also gradually dissipated, restoring its original purity.
Chen Xiao carefully took the magic gem and then led his team to the place of the seal.
She placed the magic gem into the sealing circle and cast a spell to reinforce the seal.
With the seal complete, the dark aura in the Shadow Abyss gradually dissipated, and the world returned to its former peace.
Chen Xiao and the others returned to Ye Chao with the joy of victory.
The people lined the streets to welcome them, cheering with joy.
The retired Emperor Chu Yanxi personally held a grand celebration ceremony for them, recognizing their enormous contributions to saving the world.
Chen Xiao, Xu Ruyu, and Xi Xi became heroes of the Night Dynasty and even the entire world, and their names will be remembered forever.
After the celebration ceremony, Chen Xiao did not bask in the joy of victory.
She knew all too well that many unknown dangers and challenges awaited them in the world.
Therefore, she decided to continue strengthening the construction of the magic academy, cultivate more outstanding magicians, and make full preparations to protect the peace and tranquility of the world.
The members of the expedition team also grew greatly during this adventure, and they all expressed that they would follow Chen Xiao and dedicate their lives to protecting the world.
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