Godlike: Double Penetration of the Starry Sky! A brutal beating of Ge Xiaolun at the start.

Chapter 190 You're Amazing

"Drink!" Long Wen shouted, unleashing the combined super-powerful skill. A multicolored, dazzling beam of light shot out like a rainbow piercing the sun, heading straight for the enemy leader. Wherever the beam touched, space seemed to be torn apart, emitting a "sizzling" sound, and a deep trench was plowed into the ground.

The enemy leader sensed the danger, his eyes widening in terror as he tried to dodge, but it was too late. The beam of light struck him precisely in the right rib area, piercing right through his body. The leader screamed in agony, spitting out a mouthful of blood. His battle axe clattered to the ground, and his massive body crashed to the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.

Seeing their leader severely wounded and fallen, the enemy panicked. Seeing Long Wen's strength, the clan members' morale soared, and they fought even more bravely. The previously retreating defensive line pressed forward again, forcing the enemy into a complete rout.

"Long Wen, you're amazing!" Zhou Li exclaimed excitedly, her eyes filled with joy and admiration.

"Everyone, give it your all and drive the enemy back in one fell swoop!" Long Wen shouted, his voice echoing across the battlefield.

Just as the clan was about to achieve victory, Long Wen keenly sensed something amiss. He saw the enemy leader, on his deathbed, reveal a sinister smile. Then, he swiftly formed hand seals, casting a strange spell. A dark light shot out from his palms, like a black lightning bolt, hurtling towards the depths of the clan at incredible speed.

Long Wen was startled and shouted, "Not good! Stop it!" With that, he moved like lightning, chasing after the dark light. However, the light was too fast, and he was ultimately too late.

The night was as black as ink, so thick it seemed impossible to dissolve, except for a strange, dark light that, like a nimble serpent, snaked and darted through the Zhou Li family's territory, disappearing in an instant. Long Wen's eyes, sharp as an eagle's, were fixed on the direction in which the light vanished, and without hesitation, he took off after it. His movements were agile, like a ghost moving swiftly through the shadows, the wind whistling in his ears, his heart pounding faster and faster, like a war drum urging him to move on.

The light finally struck a secret location belonging to the family, a heavily guarded place hidden deep in a valley, surrounded by jagged rocks and ancient trees, like a sleeping behemoth guarding the family's most core secrets. Long Wen approached silently, each step extremely light, as if afraid to disturb the tranquil yet subtly dangerous atmosphere. A mysterious and dangerous aura permeated the air, as if unseen eyes were watching, and a chill seemed to seep into his body through his pores, sending a shiver down his spine.

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Approaching the entrance to the secret location, Long Wen noticed the heavy stone door ajar, wisps of dark light filtering through the cracks, accompanied by a faint, eerie hum, like a whisper from the abyss. He took a deep breath and slowly drew his sword, its blade gleaming coldly, reflecting his cold and resolute face. Pressing himself against the wall, Long Wen cautiously peered inside. The room was spacious, filled with display shelves holding some of the family's ancient treasures and heirlooms. Now, shrouded in the dark light, these treasures seemed tainted by a gloom, exuding an unsettling aura.

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"I absolutely cannot let this evil force succeed," Long Wen muttered to himself, his eyes filled with determination. He gripped his sword hilt, slipped sideways into the doorway, and moved his feet lightly, trying to get closer to the source of the light. Suddenly, he heard a soft "crack" under his feet. Looking down, he saw a small, triggered rune trap. In an instant, several sharp wind blades whistled towards him.

Chapter 191 The Black Smoke Dissipates

Long Wen reacted with lightning speed, dodging the wind blades with a swift movement. He swung his longsword, unleashing a sword aura that shattered the remaining wind blades. However, this commotion seemed to awaken a slumbering demon. The room blazed with light, the darkness intensified, and several shadowy figures emerged from the corners like ghosts, baring their fangs and claws as they pounced on him.

Long Wen's eyes sharpened, and he instantly activated his special elemental manipulation ability, "710," causing his palm to glow with multicolored light. Facing the approaching shadow, he moved nimbly, dodging left and right while simultaneously waiting for an opportunity to counterattack. A shadow wielding a serrated weapon slashed viciously towards Long Wen's neck. Long Wen ducked to avoid it, then swung his sword back, imbuing it with the power of rock element, and thrust it fiercely into the opponent's chest. The shadow let out a shrill scream and vanished in a cloud of black smoke.

At the same time, Zhou Li rushed over with her family. She was extremely anxious, gripping her long whip tightly, her hair slightly disheveled. When she saw Long Wen being attacked by the shadowy figures, her beautiful eyes widened, and she shouted, "Long Wen, I'm here to help you!" With that, she swung her long whip, and a flash of icy blue light appeared. Wherever the whip tip touched, the air seemed to freeze, clearing away the threat from Long Wen's flank.

Seeing that reinforcements had arrived, Long Wen's spirits soared, and his gaze became even more resolute. While fiercely fighting the shadowy figure, he kept an eye on the core of the dark light. In a lull in the battle, he keenly sensed that the fluctuations in the light seemed to be related to an ancient rune array in the room. The rune array was located in a corner, carved on a huge stone slab, and was now flickering with an eerie dark light.

"Zhou Li, cover me! I've found the source!" Long Wen shouted, rushing towards the rune array. Upon hearing this, Zhou Li followed closely behind without hesitation, her long whip whirling around so tightly that it created a path for Long Wen.

Long Wen rushed to the rune array, feeling the immense pressure of the evil power up close, making it difficult for him to breathe. But without hesitation, he took a deep breath, formed hand seals, and his elemental power surged wildly, converging in his palms to form a dazzling energy ball—the strongest elemental attack he could currently unleash.

"Go!" Long Wen roared, hurling the energy ball fiercely at the rune array. The moment the energy ball collided with the rune array, a deafening roar erupted. The entire space seemed to be violently torn apart by an invisible hand, the light so dazzling that it was impossible to open one's eyes... Under the impact of this powerful force, the dark light began to retreat step by step, and the eerie dim light on the rune array gradually faded.

As the last glimmer of darkness dissipated, the evil force was completely eradicated. Silence returned to the room, broken only by the heavy breathing of the family members. They gathered around, their eyes filled with gratitude and admiration as they looked at Long Wen.

Elder Yaoguang slowly stepped forward, his figure still hunched, but his eyes now held a rare gentleness. He approached Long Wen, cupped his hands slightly, and spoke in a slightly hoarse but sincere voice: "Young friend Long Wen, we owe you a great debt of gratitude today. If you hadn't noticed and resolved this crisis in time, my Zhou Li family would have been annihilated. There have been many misunderstandings before; I hope you will forgive us."

Long Wen quickly returned the greeting, humbly saying, "Elder, you flatter me. Protecting the family is my duty, and besides, Zhou Li and I are of one mind. If the family is in trouble, I will naturally do my utmost."

Chapter 192 What's wrong with you?

Zhou Li stood to the side, her eyes filled with pride and affection. She gently held Long Wen's hand and said softly, "Long Wen, you did it." Long Wen glanced at her, and they smiled at each other, a smile filled with the sweetness and peace of mind that came after weathering the storm.

Afterwards, the family held a grand celebration for Long Wen. The courtyard was brightly decorated with lanterns and colorful ribbons, filled with the laughter and chatter of family members. Long tables laden with delicious food and wine were lined up. Long Wen and Zhou Li entered the courtyard hand in hand, and everyone gathered around, offering their sincerest blessings. Children played and laughed around them, presenting them with hand-woven flower garlands; elders raised their glasses in celebration, their words full of praise.

Long Wen and Zhou Li were filled with joy amidst the lively atmosphere. They moved through the crowd, chatting with their tribesmen and sharing their happiness. However, just as Long Wen was immersed in this joy, he suddenly felt something strange about the elemental power within his body. A surge of heat coursed through his meridians, sometimes burning hot like fire, sometimes as if enveloped by a chill, causing his body to tremble slightly.

Long Wen subconsciously stopped, his brows furrowed, a look of doubt and seriousness on his face. Zhou Li noticed his unusual behavior and asked with concern, "Long Wen, what's wrong?" Long Wen shook his head and said in a low voice, "The elemental power in my body is a bit off. It might be some kind of influence from the battle with the enemy earlier."

The surrounding clansmen cast concerned glances. Elder Yaoguang stepped forward, his expression worried: "Young friend, this is no small matter. We must find out the cause as soon as possible." Long Wen nodded slightly. He understood that this anomaly might be related to elemental awakening, or it might be a remnant of dark power. Regardless of the possibility, it subtly foreshadowed the next chapter, "Elemental Awakening." At this moment, he had no time to think further, only wishing to enjoy this moment of peace. After all, the clan's new journey had just begun, and many unknowns awaited their exploration.

As dawn broke, a thin mist still lingered in the mountains, like a veil, adding a touch of mystery to this tranquil place of elemental awakening. Long Wen and Zhou Li's figures appeared exceptionally resolute in the hazy light. They had overcome countless obstacles to finally arrive here, solely to assist Long Wen in embarking on that crucial journey of elemental awakening.

Long Wen, dressed in a black, close-fitting outfit, stood tall and straight like a pine tree, his deep eyes revealing unwavering resolve. He stood in the center of the Awakening Ground, beneath his feet an ancient and mysterious magic array. The intricate patterns seemed to possess a life of their own, faintly emitting a glow, as if resonating with the elements of this world. Zhou Li stood at the edge of the array, her moon-white dress fluttering in the wind. Her usually cool face was now filled with worry. Her hands gripped the hem of her dress tightly, her knuckles turning white from the force, her gaze never leaving Long Wen for a moment.

Long Wen took a deep breath, slowly closed his eyes, and began to guide elemental power according to the ritual recorded in the ancient 710 texts. His hands moved slowly in front of his chest, and he chanted incantations. The obscure incantations echoed in the silent valley, like secret words to awaken dormant power. At first, everything went smoothly. The surrounding air trembled slightly, and wisps of elemental light began to converge on him, like nimble sprites dancing around him.

However, moments later, a sudden change occurred. The previously docile elemental power, as if suddenly enraged, became exceptionally violent. Long Wen felt a surging, overwhelming force rushing towards him like a tidal wave, assaulting his body and will.

Chapter 193 Fighting the Enemy

His forehead was instantly covered in sweat, large beads rolling down his cheeks and dripping onto the magic circle, splashing up tiny water droplets. The surrounding elemental light flickered erratically, sometimes so bright it was blinding, and sometimes as dim as death, exuding an extremely dangerous aura.

"Long Wen, be careful!" Zhou Li couldn't help but exclaim, her voice trembling with anxiety and helplessness, only able to watch helplessly from the sidelines.

Long Wen gritted his teeth, silently vowing, "I must stay calm; I can't afford to fail at the last minute!" He continuously adjusted his breathing, trying to calm his inner turmoil and refine his mental focus to resist the raging elemental power. With each breath, he felt as if he were fighting an invisible enemy, his breath surging in his chest and then slowly exhaling, attempting to tame the unruly elements.

Just as Long Wen was locked in a stalemate with the berserk elemental, a dark aura seemed to creep in from the depths of the earth. The dark power, the lurking nemesis, had sensed Long Wen's intentions and sought to sever his path to awakening. In an instant, a group of puppets emerged from the surrounding mist. These puppets were tall, radiating an eerie black light, and moved with unimaginable agility, surrounding Long Wen in the blink of an eye.

"Hmph, you think you can stop me? Not so easy!" Long Wen's eyes widened in fury, burning with fierce fighting spirit. He flashed forward, striking first, instantly switching to fire element using his unique elemental manipulation ability. With a wave of his hands, a raging fire erupted out of thin air, transforming into a fiery serpent that lunged towards the puppet horde. The fiery serpent bared its fangs and claws, scorching the air wherever it went, and the puppets' bodies sizzled as the flames licked at them.

But these puppets were no ordinary creatures. Unfazed by the flames, they evaded the fire serpents' attacks with a swift movement, then brandished their sharp weapons, slashing at Long Wen like black lightning. Seeing this, Long Wen quickly switched to wind element, and a gale howled around him, forming an invisible barrier that blocked all the puppets' attacks. Wind blades whistled through the air, colliding with the puppets' weapons and producing a piercing metallic scraping sound.

Zhou Li watched anxiously from the sidelines. In her desperation, she drew her sword and charged towards the elemental barrier, wanting to break through the obstacle to help Long Wen. However, the barrier was like an invisible, solid wall, violently repelling her. She fell to the ground, her skirt covered in dust, but ignoring the pain, she got up and charged forward again, shouting, "Long Wen, I'm coming to help you!"

Long Wen felt a warmth in his heart upon hearing Zhou Li's cry, but he was too preoccupied with his own situation to do anything else, so he could only shout back, "Li'er, don't come any closer, it's dangerous!"

The puppets' attacks grew increasingly fierce, seemingly tireless, wave after wave. Although Long Wen used his special ability to quickly switch between elements to deal with them, keeping up for the time being, the sheer number of puppets was overwhelming, and he gradually began to struggle. Sweat soaked through his clothes, his movements were no longer as agile as at the beginning, and his breathing became increasingly heavy.

Just when Long Wen was about to give up, a chance elemental shift revealed that the puppet would momentarily freeze under the combined impact of water and lightning elements. This discovery, like a ray of light in the darkness, invigorated him.

"There's an opening!" Long Wen's eyes gleamed. He seized the opportunity and concentrated all his strength.

Chapter 194 Devoured Completely

With swift movements of his hands, he first condensed water elements into ice shards, which he then shot at the joints of the puppets like projectiles. Taking advantage of the puppets' sluggish movements due to the cold, he then activated lightning elements. The current traveled along the ice shards, instantly causing several puppets to spark and scatter parts all over the ground.

Seeing Long Wen's counterattack, Zhou Li's eyes were filled with surprise and admiration. She excitedly shouted, "Long Wen, you're amazing!"

Long Wen and Zhou Li stood side by side, facing the surging, ink-like dark power. A howling wind, like the roar of a demon, whipped their clothes wildly. Long Wen's hair was whipped about by the gale, but it couldn't conceal the burning fighting spirit in his eyes. The dark power before them was far stronger and more profound than anything they had encountered before, like an endless abyss, radiating a suffocating pressure that seemed intent on devouring all light.

But retreat was never an option for Long Wen. He gritted his teeth, veins bulging on his forehead, his mind racing as he recalled the clues he had gleaned from his previous battle with the puppets. Those puppets, as henchmen of the dark forces, though their movements were unpredictable and their attacks fierce, possessed subtle weaknesses—brief stagnation in energy flow at their joints and weak points in their core defenses. Long Wen knew these weaknesses might be the key to his breakthrough against the dark forces he was currently facing.

He pulled a worn but repeatedly read notebook from his pocket, filled with densely packed data and observations from past battles. The paper rustled in the wind as Long Wen's fingers flew across the lines of text, his gaze growing increasingly focused. The surrounding dark forces seemed to sense his intentions, surging with even greater ferocity, wisps of dark energy slithering out like venomous snakes, relentlessly eroding the elemental protective barrier around him.

Long Wen's body began to tremble uncontrollably, a backlash from the fierce collision between his elemental defenses and the dark power. Each impact felt like a heavy hammer blow, his bones aching and his muscles taut to the limit. Beads of sweat rolled down his forehead, down his cheeks, and dripped onto the cracked earth beneath his feet, instantly evaporating in the dark aura. But his gaze remained steadfast as a rock, fixed on the depths of darkness, as if trying to see through it, displaying unparalleled resilience and tenacity.

Zhou Li stood to the side, longsword in hand, her graceful figure radiating a chilling aura. Her gaze darted back and forth between the dragon's markings and the dark power, her heart filled with worry. The hilt of her sword was soaked with sweat, the slight coolness spreading from her palm to her entire body, yet unable to dispel the anxiety in her heart. "Long Wen, be careful!" she couldn't help but call out, her voice weak and strained in the howling wind.

Long Wen seemed oblivious, completely absorbed in his own thoughts. Suddenly, his eyes flashed, as if he had caught some crucial information, and a confident smile curved his lips. Then, he made a move that shocked Zhou Li—instead of using his elemental power to directly confront the dark power as usual, he flashed forward and charged into the core of the dark power.

"Long Wen, are you insane?!" Zhou Li exclaimed in shock, her face filled with terror and confusion. She instinctively reached out to grab Long Wen, but grasped only empty air. In her eyes, Long Wen's figure was instantly swallowed by darkness, as if dragged into an endless abyss by a demon. Her heart sank, as if she had fallen into an ice cellar.

Chapter 195 Core Structure

As Long Wen plunged into the darkness, he felt as if he had entered a chaotic, otherworldly realm. The thick, ink-like darkness around him surged wildly, compressing his body, every inch of his skin feeling immense pressure. But Long Wen did not panic. He closed his eyes tightly, concentrated his energy, and used his keen senses to probe the workings of the dark power.

In this absolute darkness, he discovered a strange glimmer of light. The light flickered, like a hidden heartbeat in the darkness, drawing Long Wen closer. He carefully manipulated his elemental power, like a bird weaving through thorns, dodging deadly attacks of darkness, and groping his way towards the glimmer of light.

As he drew closer, Long Wen gradually discerned that the faint light emanated from the convergence points of elements within the dark power. These interconnected points formed the core network through which the dark power operated. A thought struck Long Wen; he realized this was the key to his counterattack.

He took a deep breath and activated his unique elemental manipulation abilities. Instantly, a dazzling array of colors emanated from Long Wen's body—the resonance of the various elemental powers he controlled. His hands moved as if weaving an invisible net, gradually drawing the surrounding wandering dark elements under his control.

Just as Long Wen began to reverse the manipulation of the dark elements, the dark power instantly descended into chaos. The previously orderly surging dark energy, like an enraged swarm of bees, scattered wildly. Strange light bloomed around Long Wen, the light and darkness intertwining and colliding, producing crackling sounds and creating a mysterious and extremely tense atmosphere.

Zhou Li stood outside, her heart filled with anxiety as she gazed at the chaotic darkness. She gripped her longsword tightly, several times trying to rush in to find Long Wen, only to be forced back by the raging aura of darkness. "Long Wen, you absolutely cannot be hurt..." she murmured, her eyes filled with anxiety and prayer.

Deep within the darkness, Long Wen gritted his teeth, sweat pouring down his forehead. Manipulating the dark elements was no easy feat; each pull felt like dragging a thousand-pound boulder, the elemental backlash causing his blood to surge. But with unwavering willpower, he managed to stabilize the situation step by step.

Finally, with a roar, Long Wen successfully destroyed a key part of the structure from within the dark power. In an instant, the dark power, like a severely wounded beast, let out a painful roar and began to slowly retreat.

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Long Wen's figure emerged from the darkness, his clothes tattered, his face as pale as paper, yet he couldn't hide the excitement and exhaustion in his eyes. "Zhou Li, I did it..." His voice was hoarse, carrying a hint of relief at surviving a close call.

Seeing this, Zhou Li's eyes reddened, and she rushed to Long Wen's side, hugging him tightly: "You scared me to death, I thought... I thought I would never see you again." Her voice was choked with sobs, and she hugged Long Wen tightly, as if she wanted to embed him into her body.

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Long Wen gently patted Zhou Li's back, about to offer words of comfort, when suddenly his body stiffened, and the smile on his face froze instantly. He sensed a strange new change in the elemental awakening within him—his body began to uncontrollably and frantically absorb the surrounding elemental power.

At first, it was just a gentle flow of elements, which Long Wen didn't pay much attention to. But in an instant, the suction force seemed to turn into a raging torrent, stirring the surrounding air with a buzzing sound. Elemental power surged into his body like a tide, impacting his meridians, causing his bones to crack and creak as if they were about to be burst by this force.

Chapter 196 Powerful Strength

"What...what's going on?" Long Wen's eyes widened, filled with terror and confusion. He tried to mobilize his self-control to stop the frenzied absorption, but all his efforts were in vain.

Zhou Li noticed something was wrong, loosened her embrace, and looked at Long Wen anxiously: "Long Wen, what's wrong?"

Before Long Wen could answer, the surrounding elemental forces had already converged into a massive vortex called "727." The center of the vortex resembled a bottomless black hole, emanating a chilling suction force that swept in sand, gravel, and withered leaves. Long Wen's feet gradually left the ground, slowly being dragged towards the center of the vortex. He struggled desperately, but could not break free from this powerful force.

"Zhou Li, save me..." Long Wen cried out in despair, but his voice was swept into the vortex by the gale and disappeared without a trace.

Zhou Li was extremely anxious. She brandished her longsword, trying to cut off the suction force, but when the blade struck the vortex, it only sparked a few weak sparks and could not budge it in the slightest.

A fierce wind howled, the world changed color, and the once azure sky was now obscured by thick, dark clouds. Amidst flashes of lightning and thunder, a massive elemental vortex spun wildly in the center of the desolate land. Long Wen's figure appeared and disappeared within the vortex; he was agile yet extremely disheveled, his clothes tattered, his hair flying wildly in the wind, and his face etched with pain. The elemental vortex was like a ravenous beast, tearing at his body. Every second felt like being in purgatory, his bones feeling as if they were about to be twisted and his muscles as if pierced by countless steel needles.

"Ah!" Long Wen couldn't help but roar, but his voice was instantly swallowed by the raging wind. Yet, amidst this extreme pain, a resolute glint flashed deep in his eyes. In that instant, as if struck by enlightenment, he realized that this seemingly hopeless elemental vortex was actually the crucial opportunity for him to break through his bottleneck and complete his elemental awakening. Therefore, he stopped his futile struggle and resistance, instead slowly closing his eyes, relaxing all his muscles, and letting the violent elemental power surge and crash within his body, attempting to merge with it.

Outside the whirlpool, Zhou Li was frantic with worry. Dressed in a moon-white, form-fitting outfit, her movements were light yet unsteady, as if a gust of wind could knock her over. Ignoring the oncoming wind, she ran towards the edge of the whirlpool, her jade-like hands clenched into fists, her nails digging into her palms, drawing crimson blood, but she was completely unaware…

"Longwen! Longwen! You can't be hurt!" she cried out hoarsely, her voice hoarse with anxiety and worry, her eyes reddening and tears welling up, only to be blown away by the strong wind.

The surrounding space is extremely distorted due to the violent fluctuations of elemental power. The ground cracks, boulders rise into the air, and the space collapses.