Cultivating immortality relies on spatial abilities; defying fate to become the protagonist.

Chapter 314

Gu Shihan raised his hand to signal his team members to stop. His movements were steady yet carried an undeniable authority. He said in a low voice, "This place is very likely the source of the dark power. Everyone must be careful."

The sound was low, yet exceptionally clear in the silent and dangerous atmosphere.

The team members nodded silently, exchanging firm glances that conveyed trust and determination, as if to say that no matter what difficulties they faced, they would fight side by side and never back down.

As the group cautiously approached the cave, a sinister roar came from inside. The voice was deep and hoarse, like the howl of a demon from the depths of hell.

Immediately afterwards, a swarm of dark creatures of various shapes emerged. These creatures were bizarre in form; some resembled bats but possessed enormous bony wings, each flap of which stirred up a foul wind, carrying with it a putrid stench that made one want to vomit.

Some resemble twisted human figures with long, thin limbs and fingers like sharp blades. When they crawl on the ground, they make a sharp, screeching sound, like sharp fingernails scraping against glass, piercing one's eardrums.

They charged at the patrol team, baring their teeth and claws, their eyes gleaming with bloodlust, like hungry wolves spotting their prey.

Gu Shihan reacted quickly, instantly entering battle mode. The Moon Bracelet in her hand released icy power, which was like a surging tide, transforming into countless ice spikes that shot towards the dark creature.

The ice spikes gleamed with a cold light, tracing icy paths through the air before precisely piercing the bodies of the dark creatures and freezing them instantly. The frozen creatures emitted a crisp cracking sound, like ice breaking in the dead of winter, before turning into shards of ice that scattered across the ground.

Xingbai was not to be outdone. He quickly formed hand seals and chanted incantations. As he moved, golden ripples appeared in the air, and several golden light swords appeared out of thin air.

The lightsabers danced in the air, humming as they precisely pierced the vital points of the dark creatures. Each light saber carried a divine power, and wherever it struck, the dark creatures let out painful howls.

Yu Tong then unleashed Phoenix Fire, its five-colored flames burning fiercely with sacred purifying power, rampaging through the dark creatures and burning them to ashes. The flames crackled and popped as they burned, like a stirring battle song, purifying the surrounding dark aura.

However, dark creatures poured out of the cave like a tide, seemingly endless.

The patrol team gradually found themselves in a tough battle. The prolonged and intense fighting rapidly depleted the team members' physical strength. Their clothes were soaked with sweat, and they sustained injuries of varying degrees.

Some team members were slashed on the arms by the claws of the dark creatures, and blood dripped down their arms; some team members were knocked away by the attacks of the dark creatures and fell to the ground, with a trace of blood spilling from the corner of their mouths.

Just when everyone was feeling somewhat overwhelmed, Gu Shihan, with her keen observation skills, suddenly noticed that the dark creatures seemed to be moving around a specific location in the cave. Their movements were like stars surrounding the moon, as if they were guarding something of vital importance.

A thought struck her, and she immediately shouted to Xingbai and Yutong, "Let's concentrate our attack in that direction; perhaps we can find a way to break this!"

The voice was firm and powerful, carrying an undeniable authority. The three immediately adjusted their attack direction, concentrating all their power on a single point.

Xingbai raised the power of light to its limit, golden light enveloped his entire body, and the lightsaber in his hand became even more dazzling;
The phoenix fire spewed out by Yu Tong became increasingly fierce, with the five-colored flames intertwining to form a powerful torrent of fire;

Gu Shihan also unleashed the icy power of the Moonbeam Bracelet without reservation. The icy energy resonated with the power of fire and light, forming a powerful combined force. Under this powerful offensive, the dark creatures' defenses finally showed a slight weakening, and a gap appeared in the previously tight encirclement.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Gu Shihan unleashed her full power. Under her control, the icy power transformed into a giant ice dragon. The ice dragon bared its fangs and roared as it charged into the depths of the cave, freezing the air in its wake.

The ice dragon charged into the cave with overwhelming force, and the dark creatures were driven back one by one, letting out terrified cries and fleeing in all directions.

The black mist was also dissipated considerably by the ice dragon's chill, and the originally thick, ink-like mist became thinner.

As the ice dragon ventured deeper into the cave, a painful roar echoed from within, filled with anger and resentment. Immediately afterward, a powerful dark force surged back towards the ice dragon.

The ice dragon clashed fiercely with the dark power, unleashing a dazzling light. Within the light, the ice dragon's scales were eroded by the dark power, revealing cracks, and the dark power trembled continuously under the ice dragon's chill.

The entire cave shook violently, rocks fell from the ceiling, and cracks appeared on the ground, as if it were about to collapse at any moment.

After the light faded, everyone was surprised to find a black crystal deep inside the cave that emitted an eerie glow.

The crystal is irregularly shaped and its surface is covered with mysterious runes that shimmer with a dark, eerie light. Dark power constantly flows from it, like a spring, and it is this power that controls these dark creatures.

Gu Shihan knew that the crystal had to be destroyed in order to completely eliminate the threat of the dark forces.

She took a deep breath, calmed her wildly beating heart, and prepared to launch another attack.

Just then, an even more powerful dark force surged out of the cave, like a raging black tsunami, instantly forming a solid barrier that tightly protected the crystal within.

The dark power compressed continuously, transforming into countless black blades that gleamed with a cold light, spinning rapidly in the air and shooting wildly towards the patrol team.

The team members cast spells to defend themselves, some of them erecting spiritual energy shields that shimmered and trembled under the attack of the sharp blades.
Some people brandished their magical weapons, trying to deflect the blades, but the attacks were too dense, like a torrential rain. Many team members were still hit, their clothes stained with blood, and a strong smell of blood filled the air.

Gu Shihan was extremely anxious, and fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead. Her eyes quickly scanned her surroundings, trying to find a way to break the deadlock.

Suddenly, she noticed a huge rock at the top of the cave, which seemed to be about to collapse, as if its foundation had been loosened by the battle just now.

She had a sudden inspiration and shouted to her teammates, "Everyone, work together to attack that rock and make it smash the crystal!" Her voice was tinged with urgency.

The team members immediately understood her intention and concentrated their spells on the rock.