sjar Chapter 386 A Hair's Breadth, Fates Intertwined
Chapter 386 A Hair's Breadth, Fates Intertwined
The black energy, like a heavy hammer, hurtled towards Huanmo and the others with devastating force. The surrounding air seemed to ignite instantly, emitting a hissing sound, and space itself was distorted and warped under the pressure of this powerful force. Huanmo felt a wave of death wash over him; his heart felt as if it were being gripped tightly by an invisible hand, and fear overwhelmed him like a tidal wave. But he knew he couldn't panic now. Suppressing his fear, he shouted, "Everyone, defend yourselves!"
Yi Chen reacted swiftly, holding the broken spear horizontally in front of him, attempting to use its strength to block the fatal blow. However, he knew in his heart that in their current state, against such powerful black energy, it was merely a drop in the ocean. Yet, he gritted his teeth, his eyes revealing a resolute determination to die. "Come on, I will never let you hurt my comrades!" he vowed silently, his resolve unwavering despite the aching in his arm from the previous battle and the continued bleeding from his wound.
The woman in white's face instantly turned deathly pale, and tears streamed uncontrollably down her cheeks. She gripped the ribbon tightly, wrapping it around herself and her companion, attempting to use its strength to enhance their defense. But her body trembled uncontrollably, and her voice, choked with sobs, cried out, "Can we... really hold them off?" Her eyes were filled with despair and helplessness, but the instinct for survival and her trust in her companions prevented her from giving up the fight.
Huanmo concentrated, attempting to guide the power of the artifact and the runes on the stone platform to combine and form a more powerful shield. However, the artifact had only recently merged with the stone platform, and its power was not yet fully stable. He could only do his best to guide the power he had not yet fully mastered. The light before him flickered erratically, as if it might shatter at any moment.
The black energy slammed heavily into their defenses, unleashing a deafening roar. The shields shook violently under the powerful impact, their light flickering erratically, threatening to shatter at any moment. Huanmo and the others felt an immense pressure bearing down on them, as if an invisible mountain was pressing down on their bodies, making it almost impossible to breathe.
"Hold on, we can do it!" Huanmo gritted his teeth, doing everything he could to maintain the shield. His arms trembled slightly from the immense pressure, and his legs began to weaken, but he still held on tightly.
Just as the shield was about to shatter, the runes on the stone platform suddenly shone brightly again, and an even more powerful force surged from the platform, pouring into the shield. The shield's light instantly became bright and stable, successfully withstanding the impact of the black energy.
"It's the power of runes! It has strengthened our defenses!" Yi Chen exclaimed in surprise, his previously despairing eyes now filled with renewed hope.
Huanmo nodded slightly and said, "It seems the runes on the stone platform are indeed the key. But we cannot let our guard down; the mysterious figure certainly won't give up so easily." His eyes were fixed on the mysterious figure, and he dared not relax his vigilance in the slightest.
Seeing the black energy blocked, the mysterious figure let out an angry roar. Its body began to tremble violently, and the evil aura around it grew stronger, as if it were brewing an even more powerful attack.
"Everyone be careful, it's about to attack again!" Huanmo shouted a warning.
Everyone immediately prepared to defend themselves, their eyes fixed on the mysterious figure. However, this time the mysterious figure did not launch an attack directly, but suddenly disappeared into the darkness.
"Where did it go?" the woman in white asked in alarm, her eyes frantically searching in the darkness.
Huanmo frowned, concentrating his senses to perceive the surrounding aura. "Its presence is still nearby, just hidden. We must be careful; it might be looking for an opportunity to launch a surprise attack." He knew that the disappearance of the mysterious figure did not mean the danger was over; on the contrary, it made the situation even more tense.
Just then, Yi Chen suddenly felt a chill run down his spine. He instinctively turned around and saw a black shadow rushing towards him like lightning. "Watch out!" Yi Chen shouted, swinging his broken spear to stab at the shadow.
The dark figure nimbly dodged Yi Chen's attack and then swiftly pounced on the woman in white. The woman in white screamed in terror, trying to dodge, but the dark figure was too fast; she had no time to react.
"No!" Huanmo was shocked upon seeing this and quickly channeled the power of the divine artifact, sending a beam of light towards the shadowy figure. The light struck the shadowy figure, which let out a painful cry and temporarily ceased its attack.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Yi Chen rushed towards the shadowy figure, swinging the broken spear once more. This time, his attack was even more ferocious, the spear tip flashing with blue light as he thrust it towards the shadowy figure. The shadowy figure once again dodged Yi Chen's attack, but its form was thus exposed to everyone's view.
"So it was it!" Huanmo recognized the shadowy figure, feeling both surprised and furious. It was the same mysterious figure from before, who had somehow concealed its form and presence, preparing for a surprise attack.
The mysterious figure roared and charged at the group once more. This time, it was faster and stronger, and seemed to have found a weakness in their defenses.