The Legend of Cinderella's Counterattack

"Rumble..."

Before he could even feel the joy of reunion, the already crumbling ruins began to shake violently again. The huge stone slabs swayed even more violently, threatening to crush Chenxi completely.

"Chenxi!" I exclaimed and wanted to rush forward desperately, but was pulled back by Lu Yuxuan.

"Calm down, Luo Luo!" His calm voice calmed me down a little. "We will all be buried here if this goes on. Believe me, I will rescue Chen Xi!"

Lawrence Lu's eyes were firm and powerful. I knew that this was not the time to let my emotions get the better of me. I took a deep breath, trying to calm myself down, and together with Lawrence Lu, I tried my best to stabilize the crumbling stone slab.

"Lolo, Yuxuan, don't worry about me, let's go!" Chenxi's voice was weak but clear. I knew she wanted us to survive.

"Don't talk nonsense, how could we abandon you!" I shouted with red eyes, and tears blurred my vision again.

"Listen to me, Luo Luo, I have something very important to tell you..." Chen Xi took a breath with difficulty and spoke intermittently, "I know... how to remove... the forbidden power..."

"What?" My heart was shocked. Chenxi's words were like a flash of lightning, piercing the darkness before my eyes and bringing a glimmer of hope. "What did you say? Do you know how to remove the forbidden power?"

Chenxi nodded weakly and said with her last bit of strength, "I... I discovered... a secret... a secret about... a mysterious signal..."

As soon as she finished speaking, the entire ruins suddenly fell silent, as if time had stood still. The next second, a blinding light shot up from the depths of the ruins, illuminating the entire night sky as bright as day.

Lawrence Lu and I looked at each other and saw shock and hope in each other's eyes.

“It seems that we still have a lot to do.” Lawrence Lu said in a deep voice, his tone full of firmness and determination.

We carefully rescued Chenxi from the rubble. Her injuries were serious, but fortunately not life-threatening. After giving her emergency treatment, we evacuated the scene overnight.

Based on the clues left by Chenxi, we have developed a detailed rescue plan. We know that in order to completely eliminate the forbidden power, we must find the source of the mysterious signal, and this source is likely hidden in the core area of the mysterious power.

This is a dangerous path, but we have no other choice.

Fortunately, we are not alone. Representatives of the ancient families have learned of our plans and have offered their assistance. Possessing ancient knowledge and resources, they understand the mysterious signals far better than we could imagine.

"According to ancient records, the mysterious signal is an extremely ancient and powerful force. It can manipulate people's minds, distort reality, and even open portals to other dimensions." A kind old man, the representative of an ancient family, spoke to us earnestly, "To fight this power, we must find its source and destroy it."

With the help of the ancient family, we began to learn more about the secrets of the mysterious signal. We learned that this power came from an ancient civilization that had highly advanced technology, but it also brought about its own destruction.

"They created a technology capable of manipulating time and space, but were unable to control its power, ultimately leading to the collapse of civilization," the old man sighed. "And the mysterious signal is their final and most dangerous legacy."

We realized that what we were facing was not just a mysterious organization, but the remnants of an ancient civilization and the terrible power it contained.

But we have no way out. For the sake of Dawn and all those caught up in this disaster, we must find a way to release the forbidden power, even if it means paying the price of our lives.

"Are you ready?" Lu Yuxuan looked at me with a firm look in his eyes.

"Ready," I answered without hesitation, squeezing his hand.

We know that a tougher battle is about to begin.

The words of the morning light, like a flash of lightning in the darkness, split the fog and illuminated the path ahead. Like a seed, the key word, "mysterious signal," quickly took root and sprouted in my heart. I seemed to see hope, the dawn of salvation for everyone.

"We must act quickly!" I said impatiently. "The dawn has pointed the way forward for us. We must seize this opportunity!"

Lawrence Lu held my shoulder and said calmly: “Lolo, I know you are anxious, but we must make a careful plan. The mysterious forces are on high alert, and we can’t fight an unprepared battle.”

I took a deep breath and forced myself to calm down. Lawrence Lu was right. Impulsiveness would only put us in greater danger. We gathered with representatives of the ancient family and carefully studied the clues left by Chenxi and all the information about the mysterious signal.

"According to ancient records, the frequency of the mysterious signal is very special. We need to create a device that can receive and analyze this frequency." said a technician from an ancient family.

"Our family has been studying ancient technology for generations, so perhaps we can help," another representative agreed.

A flame of hope ignited within me. With the help of the ancient family, we began preparing the equipment needed for the operation. Using ancient technology, they crafted protective gear capable of withstanding the laboratory's self-destruct mechanism, while also improving communications equipment to better connect with the outside world.

After several days of intense preparation, we were finally fully prepared.

"Lolo, are you ready?" Lawrence Lu walked to my side and asked softly.

I nodded, my eyes determined. Dressed in a custom-made black suit and camouflage paint on my face, I blended seamlessly into the night. Our team members, disguised as members of the mysterious force, were also preparing to infiltrate their core stronghold.

"Remember, our goal is to find out more information about the forbidden power, and safety is the most important thing." Lu Yuxuan reminded again.

As planned, we quietly infiltrated the mysterious force's stronghold. Security was heavy, with surveillance equipment and patrolling guards everywhere. But we were prepared. Utilizing special devices provided by the ancient family, we cleverly evaded all surveillance, moving among the shadows like ghosts.

After a thrilling stealth, we finally arrived at the target area - an underground building with even stricter security.

"According to intelligence, this is most likely the core laboratory where they conduct forbidden power research," Lu Yuxuan whispered. "Everyone must be extremely alert. If you find anything amiss, retreat immediately!"

We cautiously opened the door to the lab, and a chilling air blew in. The lights in the lab were dim, and the various instruments were flashing eerie lights, making us feel creepy.

"Here..." My heart began to beat faster and an ominous premonition came over me.

At this moment, Lawrence Lu suddenly grabbed me and shouted in a low voice: “Be careful!”

Before I could react, I saw a dark shadow flash past our heads, and then a cold voice echoed in the empty laboratory:

"Who are you? How dare you trespass into the forbidden area!"

The shadow moved with astonishing speed. Before I could even see him clearly, he had already landed squarely in front of us. In the dim light, I saw a tall, stern-looking man. His hawk-like eyes glared at us coldly, as if he could see through everything. He exuded a powerful aura, an oppressive feeling.

"Who are you?" I asked coldly, trying to remain calm.

"I am the master of this place." The man's tone was cold and emotionless. "Those of you who trespass into this forbidden area will only end in death!"

Before he finished speaking, he flashed and attacked us like a ghost. Lawrence Lu reacted quickly, pulling me behind him and throwing a punch at the same time, confronting the man head-on.

"boom!"

With a loud bang, Lawrence Lu was knocked back several steps, but the man did not move at all. I was shocked. This man's strength is unfathomable!

"Yuxuan!" I called out worriedly.

“I’m fine.” Lawrence Lu shook his head, signaling me not to worry.

He knew that a head-on confrontation was not the answer, so he changed his strategy and used his agility to deal with the man. The two of them exchanged punches and kicks in the small laboratory, and it was difficult to tell who was the winner.

Although I couldn't help, I didn't dare to relax. I watched their movements closely, looking for an opportunity. Suddenly, I noticed a safe in the corner of the laboratory. It was engraved with complex runes and emitted a faint light.

My intuition tells me that there must be something important hidden in that safe!

While Lawrence Lu was distracting the man, I quietly approached the safe. I carefully observed the runes on the safe, trying to crack its code. Fortunately, the representative of the ancient family had taught me some knowledge of ancient characters and symbols. I patiently compared them and finally found a way to crack it.

As my fingers moved, the runes on the safe lit up one by one. Finally, as the last rune was activated, the safe opened with a soft click.

I couldn't wait to open the safe and found an old book and a crystal ball inside. I opened the book and found that it contained a lot of research results on forbidden powers and methods to remove them.

I was ecstatic, this was exactly the purpose of our trip!

I put away the books and crystal ball, then turned around to go support Lawrence Lu. However, at this moment, the door of the laboratory was suddenly kicked open, and a group of fully armed guards rushed in and surrounded us.

The leading guard roared and pointed his gun at us.

My heart sank. It looked like we'd been exposed! I clutched the ancient book and crystal ball tightly. They weren't just our hope for escape; they were the key to saving Chenxi! Lawrence Lu reacted quickly. He shielded me behind him and calmly said to the guards, "We have no intention of offending you. We simply stumbled upon this place by mistake. Please let us go. We promise not to reveal anything here."

The guards clearly didn't believe him. The leader sneered, "You've trespassed into forbidden territory and you still expect to get away unscathed? That's wishful thinking!"

Seeing that a fierce battle was inevitable, my mind raced as I quickly flipped through the ancient book in my hand. The book stated that while the power of taboos was powerful, it was not invincible. As long as its weakness was found, it could be disintegrated.

"Yuxuan, we must find Chenxi as soon as possible and leave here!" I said anxiously while flipping through the ancient books. Lawrence Lu nodded. He knew that there was no time to lose, so he decisively issued an order: "Everyone, follow me as the center and break through!"

Back to back, we formed a defensive formation and engaged in a desperate battle with those well-trained guards. Lu Yuxuan was agile and his moves were fierce, making it impossible for the guards to get close to him. I, drawing on the knowledge I'd learned from ancient texts, used my crystal ball to release a strange energy wave, disrupting the guards' movements and buying time for our escape.

At this moment, a strong sense of oppression came from deep in the tunnel. I was startled. Oh no, it was the leader of that mysterious force! He really had noticed our actions!

"Lolo, be careful!" Lu Yuxuan stood in front of me, staring at the direction of the passage vigilantly.

A tall figure slowly walked out of the shadows. He had a stern face and sharp eyes, like a cheetah waiting for an opportunity, exuding a dangerous aura from head to toe.

"You ants, you dare to get involved in the forbidden power. You are really courting death!" His tone was cold, as if he was sentencing us to our fate.

"Where is Chenxi? What exactly do you want to do?" I asked loudly, suppressing my inner fear.

He sneered and didn't answer my question. He just waved his hand, and the guards behind him rushed towards us like a tide.

"Kill! Leave no one behind!"

A more intense battle began. I held the crystal ball tightly and injected my thoughts into it according to the records in ancient books. The crystal ball suddenly shone brightly, and a powerful energy wave spread out, shaking away the approaching guards.

"This is..." The leader of the mysterious force's face changed slightly. He didn't seem to expect that I would possess such power.

"Let's go!" Lu Yuxuan grabbed my hand and took me through the guards' encirclement and ran deep into the passage.

We ran as fast as we could, the shouts, gunshots, and explosions fading away. A glimmer of hope ignited in my heart: maybe we could actually escape!

Just as we were about to reach the exit, the entire stronghold suddenly shook violently, and the lights above our heads flickered, as if they would go out at any time.

"What's going on?" I asked in horror.

"Oh no, he's activated his last defense mechanism!" Lawrence Lu's face was solemn, "We must leave here as soon as possible, otherwise it will be too late!"

I could feel my heart pounding in my chest, threatening to burst through my throat. The dust and debris falling overhead, along with the increasingly violent vibrations, reminded us that time was running out.

"This way!" Lu Yuxuan pulled me along, darting through the intricate passages. He seemed to have navigated this maze countless times before, knowing the route like the back of his hand. I followed him closely, not daring to let up even for a moment.

"Boom!" A loud noise echoed from behind me, shaking the entire passage. I looked back and saw that the road we had come from had completely collapsed, buried under countless rubble and dust.

"Don't look back, concentrate!" Lu Yuxuan's voice sounded in my ears, with unquestionable firmness.

I took a deep breath, suppressed the fear in my heart, and focused all my attention on escaping. We were like two prey being chased by a hunter, running madly on the brink of life and death.

"Chenxi..." I murmured to myself, the image of that girl emerging in my mind. I must find her and never let her fall into the hands of that mysterious force!

"We will find her, believe me." Lawrence Lu seemed to sense my anxiety. He shook my hand hard to give me strength.

We raced along until we finally saw a glimmer of light. Hope ignited within me, and I involuntarily quickened my pace.

"Stop! Don't try to escape!" At this moment, the angry roar of the leader of the mysterious force came from behind.

I looked back and saw that he was emitting black mist all over his body, his eyes were bloodshot, and he was approaching us step by step like a demon from hell.

"Lolo, you take Chenxi away first, I'll hold him back!" Lu Yuxuan protected me behind him with a firm tone.

"No! Let's go together!" I shook my head and refused. I would never leave him alone!

"Don't waste time!" Lu Yuxuan pushed me towards the exit. "Remember, survive and find a way to save Chenxi!"

I was pushed out by his force and fell on the grass at the exit. I struggled to get up, but he held me down hard.

"Be obedient, Luo Luo!" He looked into my eyes, his eyes full of reluctance and determination, "This is the only thing I can do for you..."

"boom--"

Before he could finish his words, a deafening explosion erupted behind him. I watched helplessly as the exit was buried by countless rubble and dust, completely cutting off contact between me and Lu Yuxuan...