Covering the sky: I have the body of the sky, and I have inherited the ten evil methods

Chapter 121 The Golden Seed!
Lightning flashed and arcs of electricity shot out, but the power of this beam of light was beyond imagination, and it was constantly eroding the lightning barrier.

Xiao Chen felt his spiritual energy rapidly draining away, at a speed far exceeding his expectations.

His expression changed slightly, and he secretly sensed something was wrong.

A head-on confrontation is definitely not a wise move.

"Li Qingfeng, Daoist Xuanfeng, set up the formation! Defend!"

He decisively gave the order, and at the same time, he flashed to the front of the team, doing his best to maintain the lightning barrier.

Li Qingfeng and Daoist Xuanfeng dared not delay and immediately took out their respective magical artifacts to set up a defensive formation.

Sword energy surged, runes flickered, and a light screen quickly unfolded, enveloping everyone within it.

Just as everyone was fully focused on defense, the Holy Maiden of Yaochi suddenly let out a soft exclamation.

"Xiao Chen, look there!" She pointed to the void rifts around the crystal sphere, her voice filled with surprise.

"A void rift?" Xiao Chen frowned slightly and looked in the direction pointed out by the Holy Maiden of Yaochi.

Within those distorted spatial rifts, a faint glimmer of pure light could be seen, like a lighthouse in the darkness, radiating a warm and peaceful aura.

"What is that?" he asked, puzzled.

The Holy Maiden of Yaochi shook her head, a hint of excitement in her eyes: "I don't know either, but I feel that light might be the key to unlocking this crystal sphere!"

Xiao Chen's heart skipped a beat, and he instantly understood what the Holy Maiden of Yaochi meant.

Those pure lights likely contain some special energy that can combat the evil power of fallen gods.

"Okay, I'll try it!"

Without hesitation, he made his decision and moved to rush into the void rift.

"Xiao Chen, be careful!" Jiang Huai Ren couldn't help but shout, his face full of worry.

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing!"

Xiao Chen said without turning his head, knowing that this trip would be full of danger, but he had to try.

For everyone's sake, he must find a solution!
He held his breath and cautiously approached the void rift.

The surrounding chaotic air currents surged continuously, and those hideous faces let out shrill roars, as if they wanted to tear him to pieces.

However, he ignored it all and steadily moved towards his goal, step by step.

Finally, he arrived at the edge of the void rift. The pure light was within reach.

He reached out and gently touched the light.

Instantly, a warm and peaceful power surged into his body, nourishing every cell like sweet spring water.

He felt all the fatigue and pain in his body disappear without a trace, replaced by an unprecedented comfort and ease.

Not only that, he also felt a scene appear in his mind.

Inside that black crystal sphere, a golden seed was sealed!

The seed emitted a soft light, which contrasted sharply with the surrounding dark forces.

"What...is that?" Xiao Chen was utterly shocked.

He carefully examined the golden seed and suddenly realized that it was very likely the original soul core of the fallen god!
"I see..." he murmured to himself, "To completely eliminate the threat, we must destroy this crystal sphere and release the sealed soul core!"

However, he also understood that destroying this crystal sphere could very well cause the entire Heavenly Ruins Secret Realm to collapse.

At that time, they will all be swept into the spatial turbulence, and their fate will be uncertain.

He fell into deep thought. It was a difficult choice.

To destroy, or not to destroy?

Just as Xiao Chen was about to take action, the black crystal sphere suddenly emitted a heart-palpitating vibration!

Like the buildup before a volcanic eruption, it's a frenzy that comes after being suppressed to the extreme.

"You dare to pry into my secrets! Then you'll all be buried with me!"

The voice of the fallen god, like a cold wind blowing from hell, carried endless anger and madness, making everyone's eardrums buzz.

Before the words were finished, the black crystal sphere suddenly exploded, and the overwhelming demonic energy, like a flood bursting its banks, instantly engulfed the entire void.

Thick, foul-smelling, and nauseating!
"No! Get out!"

Xiao Chen roared, disregarding everything else, grabbed the Yaochi Saintess beside him, and with a light tap of his toes, tried to break free and retreat.

However, the speed at which the demonic energy surged far exceeded expectations, like countless demonic claws from hell, tightly binding their bodies.

Space is beginning to collapse!
The pitch-black cracks, like the gaping maw of a monster, devoured everything around them, emitting a tearing sound that made your teeth ache.

Forced to hastily retreat, the sword energy, runes, and lightning intertwined to form a chaotic light screen, resisting the erosion of demonic energy.

However, amidst the chaos, Xiao Chen suddenly felt something strange.

His body began to resonate strangely with the shattered crystal sphere!

They are attracted to each other like magnets, and inseparable like blood ties.

An obscure, evil, yet incredibly powerful force was continuously flowing into his body, frantically reshaping his flesh and meridians.

"What's going on?!" Xiao Chen was terrified and desperately tried to get rid of this strange state.

But the more he struggled, the stronger the resonance became, as if his fate was firmly bound to that shattered crystal sphere...

He tried to shout, but found that his throat was blocked and he could not make a sound.

He tried to move, but felt his body become incredibly heavy, as if he were being filled with molten lead.

"Xiao Chen, what's wrong with you?!" The Holy Maiden of Yaochi noticed Xiao Chen's unusual behavior and called out anxiously.

Xiao Chen struggled to lift his head, wanting to respond to the Holy Maiden of Yaochi, but found that everything before him was beginning to blur...

"I..." He managed to utter a single word, but then stopped abruptly.

Xiao Chen felt his consciousness gradually fading, and countless fragmented images appeared before his eyes...

He seemed to see mountains of corpses and seas of blood, hear the wails of countless living beings, and feel the evil will that wanted to drag everything into hell.

"Get out! This is my body!" Xiao Chen roared inwardly, gritting his teeth and desperately trying to hold onto his last shred of clarity.

His soul was like a candle flame in a storm, flickering and in danger of being extinguished at any moment.

He could feel that evil force was frantically eroding his consciousness, trying to turn him into a puppet who only knew how to kill.

Suddenly, an image froze in his mind.

It was a massive spatial rift, connecting to an alien world filled with the smell of sulfur.

Countless hideous and terrifying monsters were peering greedily into the Heavenly Ruins Secret Realm through the cracks, howling and roaring, craving flesh and souls.

"A portal!" Xiao Chen was shocked. He finally understood the true purpose of the crystal ball.

It is not only the true form of the fallen god, but also a massive portal connecting to the outside world. Once fully opened, it will attract endless demons to invade the Heavenly Ruins Secret Realm, turning it into a living hell.

He gripped this crucial information with all his might, like a drowning man grasping at a straw. He couldn't let these monsters descend; he had to stop it all!
Just then, he sensed a familiar presence approaching.

It was the big black dog's voice; it seemed to have realized something was wrong.

"Xiao Chen might be controlled by the crystal sphere. We must find a way to cut off the connection!" The big black dog's anxious voice came through, trembling slightly.

"No, don't come any closer!" Xiao Chen shouted hoarsely, using all his strength.

His voice was filled with pain and struggle, like a wail from the depths of hell.

He could sense that forcibly severing the connection between him and the crystal ball would not only severely damage him, but could even cause him to collapse completely.

Moreover, he had more important things to do.

“This is an opportunity,” Xiao Chen said with difficulty, his voice broken and intermittent, like a candle flickering in the wind.

"What opportunity?" came the voice of the Holy Maiden of Yaochi, tinged with worry and concern.

“I can sense the crystal sphere’s weakness,” Xiao Chen said, his voice weak but carrying a firm strength.

"As long as we find the right method, we can counter it!"

He quickly analyzed the energy flow inside the crystal sphere, trying to find a flaw in it.

He discovered that at the core of the crystal sphere, there was an extremely faint crack, almost negligible.

However, Xiao Chen keenly sensed that the crack seemed to be a sign of a loosened seal, the weakest point of the crystal sphere.

"Yaochi, use the power of ice to freeze the void rift!" Xiao Chen immediately gave the order. Although his voice was weak, it was full of unquestionable authority.

"To prevent monsters from taking the opportunity to flood in."

"Li Qingfeng, Master Xuanfeng, maintain the defensive formation and ensure everyone's safety."

"Jiang Huai-ren, be ready to provide support at any time, and pay attention to any unusual situations in the surrounding area."

He arranged everything methodically, as if everything was under his control.

But only he knows how dangerous his situation is.

He was like dancing on a knife's edge; one wrong move and he would be shattered to pieces.

"Xiao Chen, are you really alright?" Yaochi Saintess's voice trembled slightly; she could sense that Xiao Chen was enduring immense pain.

"Trust me," Xiao Chen said softly, his voice full of confidence and gentleness.

"I'll be fine."

He took a deep breath and focused his consciousness into the crystal sphere.

He intends to use his resonance with the crystal sphere to disguise himself as the will of a fallen god and guide the crystal sphere to actively expose more of its weaknesses.

This was undoubtedly a high-stakes gamble, a gamble on his will, a gamble on his life.

As Xiao Chen ventured deeper into the crystal sphere, he discovered that he could briefly manipulate the demonic energy within.

These demonic energies were filled with an aura of evil and destruction, making people feel extremely uncomfortable.

But Xiao Chen suppressed his discomfort and carefully guided the demonic energy towards the crack in the crystal sphere.

He attempted to exacerbate the instability of the crystal sphere, making the cracks larger and allowing more energy to leak out.

He was like a spy lurking in the heart of the enemy, trying to undermine the enemy's defenses from within.

However, his actions quickly alerted the fallen gods.

"How dare you deceive me!" A furious roar exploded in Xiao Chen's mind, making him dizzy and disoriented.

"Then let's see who the true ruler is!"

Immediately, the crystal sphere erupted with even more powerful demonic energy, like a volcanic eruption, instantly forcing Xiao Chen back several steps.

Xiao Chen felt an immense force pressing down on him, making it almost impossible for him to breathe.

He could sense that the fallen god was utterly enraged and would stop at nothing to completely annihilate him.

He wanted to resist, but found that his power was so insignificant and powerless in the face of the fallen gods.

He's like an ant trying to shake a towering tree—it's utterly delusional.

"Am I really going to fail?" A sense of despair welled up in Xiao Chen's heart.

Just as Xiao Chen was about to give up, the Holy Maiden of Yaochi suddenly rushed forward. With a wave of her jade hand, a cool, icy power instantly flowed into Xiao Chen's body, like sweet rain nourishing his parched heart.

Upon sensing this powerful spiritual energy, Xiao Chen's body immediately stabilized, and his spirit recovered somewhat.

He glanced gratefully at the Holy Maiden of Yaochi, his eyes shining with unwavering determination, before continuing to concentrate all his efforts on bombarding the crack in the crystal sphere.

However, the crystal sphere's vibrations grew increasingly violent, a truly terrifying sight, and the entire void began to show signs of instability.
"Hold on a little longer, we'll definitely find a way!" Xiao Chen's voice was firm and powerful.

But before he could finish speaking, he suddenly felt a violent shaking beneath his feet, as if the whole world was collapsing.

The collapse of the void was not a slow process, but rather like a flood bursting its banks, surging and roaring, threatening to devour everything.

Xiao Chen gritted his teeth, sweat mixed with dust, leaving streaks on his face.

He knew that time was running out and he had to deal with this damned crystal ball as soon as possible!

He suddenly remembered the magical artifact he had obtained in the perilous ancient ruins—the radiant "Star River Disc".

He always regarded this magical artifact as a trump card, and would never use it lightly unless absolutely necessary.

Now, at this critical juncture of life and death, there's no time to worry about anything else!

He took a deep breath and took out the Starry River Disc.

The Starry River Disc feels warm to the touch and emits a faint starlight, as if it contains the mysteries of the universe.

Xiao Chen poured all his spiritual power into it without reservation, and the Star River Disc immediately shone brightly, transforming into a dazzling pillar of light, like a dawn piercing through the darkness, straight into the crack in the crystal ball!

"boom!"

A deafening roar shook the entire void.

The crystal sphere vibrated violently, as if it might explode at any moment.

The fallen god trapped within roared in despair, "Impossible! How could you break my seal! This is impossible!"

However, just as the crystal sphere was about to shatter, a sudden change occurred!

In the void, a familiar figure slowly emerged, tall and mighty, exuding a suffocating demonic aura.

That was none other than the true form of a fallen god!
His face contorted in a grimace, a cruel sneer playing on his lips: "You think destroying the crystal sphere will end everything? Naïve! This is just the beginning of a much bigger game!"

Xiao Chen felt a chill run down his spine, keenly realizing that this so-called "true form" was not a physical entity, but rather a condensation of the residual energy from the crystal sphere, similar to an energy projection.

He made a quick decision and changed his strategy, no longer focusing on attacking the crystal sphere, but concentrating his efforts on interfering with the energy source of his true form.

"Fairy Zixiao, use your Purple Cloud Ribbon to restrain his movements!" Xiao Chen shouted sternly.

Fairy Zixiao understood immediately. With a wave of her slender hand, a ribbon shimmering with purple light flew out like a serpent, wrapping around the true form of the fallen god and restricting his movements.

(End of this chapter)