The genius who counterattacked the mainland

Xu Tiancai and his companions gradually walked away in the sunlight, shouldering the mission of rebuilding the world, each step they took was firm and powerful. However, they were unaware that, where the extra-dimensional passageway was closed, a faint aura of darkness was quietly spreading, as if it was the final struggle of the extra-dimensional space, unwilling to be sealed. It was like a seed hidden in the darkness, waiting for the right time to sprout again.

They first arrived at a once-thriving city now devastated. Among the shattered walls, traces of the dark forces' ravages remained. The streets were riddled with huge cracks, like hideous wounds in the earth, emanating wisps of darkness. Xu Tiancai frowned, sensing the lingering dark forces eroding the very life of the land. He raised the artifact, and its light shone. The power of the stars, the phoenix, and the guardian pearl surged, releasing rays of purifying light toward the areas most intensely affected by the darkness. Wherever the purifying light reached, the darkness gradually dissipated, like morning mist under the blazing sun. But this was only the beginning; the entire city would require this meticulous cleansing.

Agang wielded his battle axe, slashing at the wreckage of buildings, hardened as iron by the dark forces. Each swing of his axe was accompanied by a surge of powerful force. Runes flashed, and the wreckage was shattered into dust, raising a cloud of dust. His powerful figure moved through the ruins like a god of war, bringing hope of rebirth to this dead land. His power not only cleared away obstacles but also dispersed the dark forces hidden in the wreckage, revealing nothing.

Lin closed her eyes, sensing the flow of elements around her. She discovered that, due to the long-term erosion of darkness, the elements had become turbulent and thin. So, she cast a massive healing spell. She chanted a few words, her hands forming quick seals, and the air around her began to tremble slightly. Wind responded first, a gentle breeze gathering from all directions, bringing a refreshing breath that dispelled the stench of decay that permeated the city. Then, under Lin's guidance, fire transformed into tiny, warm flames that fell upon the lands tainted by darkness. The flames consumed the darkness, transforming it into harmless ash. Water surged from the ground, forming a trickle that flowed through every corner of the city, nourishing the parched earth and mending its cracks. Earth condensed in the water's wake, filling the vast cracks and solidifying the ground once again.

The mysterious figure and the Ice Princess were also busy. The mysterious figure moved through the shadows of the city, a soft glow emanating from his hands, a beacon in the darkness, attracting souls ravaged by darkness. Whenever a lost soul approached, the mysterious figure softly chanted an ancient spell, and purifying light emanated from his hands, enveloping the soul. Illuminated by the light, the darkness within the soul gradually faded, returning to purity. They circled the mysterious figure, dancing in gratitude before soaring into the sky, as if heralding a new beginning to the world. The Ice Princess wielded her ice magic, controlling the power of cold with perfect precision. In the city's central square, a massive ice sculpture gradually took shape. The sculpture evoked the city's former glory, with its towering towers, bustling markets, and cheerful residents. The ice sculpture emanated a subtle coolness, a coolness that neutralized the lingering heat of the surrounding darkness. It also became a symbol of the city's rebirth, inspiring hope for the future.

As they worked, the city gradually began to transform. The clouds in the once gloomy sky began to part, and the sunlight streamed down even brighter. Seemingly sensing the call of life, the plant seeds within the ruins began to sprout and grow. Tender green shoots emerged from the cracks, reaching toward the sunlight. They grew at an astonishing rate. Soon, vines climbed the ruins, and flowers bloomed amidst the ruins, bringing a vibrant touch of color to the city. Small animals also began to appear, cautiously exploring their new environment, as if to confirm that the danger had truly passed.

Yet, on the city's edge lies an ancient forest, where the darkness is even more intense and complex than within the city. Once the home of the elves, this forest has been ravaged beyond all recognition by the forces of darkness. The trees are twisted and grotesque, their branches like monstrous beasts with bared fangs and claws, and the leaves are a strange black, emitting a pungent odor. A thick fog permeates the forest, making it impossible to see within, but the occasional eerie roaring sends a chilling chill down one's spine.

Xu Tiancai and his companions noticed something unusual about the forest and decided to investigate. As they reached the edge, they were met with a powerful resistance, as if an invisible force were preventing them from entering. Xu Tiancai swung his divine weapon forward, and its light collided with the resistance, emitting a dazzling burst of sparks. He increased his power, and the divine light, like a sharp sword, cut through the resistance, allowing them to continue deeper.

Upon entering the forest, they encountered a pack of wolves possessed by a dark force. Their eyes gleamed blood-red, their fur hardened to steel, and their fangs dripped with black venom. They pounced upon Xu Tiancai and his companions at breakneck speed, darting through the trees like shadows. Xu Tiancai immediately cast a defensive spell, and a multicolored light curtain reappeared, this time with a more concentrated glow and intricate runes to counter these malicious attacks. The wolves crashed into the light curtain, making a series of crashing noises, but they didn't retreat. Instead, they attacked it with even greater frenzy.

Agang roared and charged at the wolves. His battle axe swung, each swing unleashing a powerful storm of force. The axe struck the wolves, splashing black blood. However, the wolves' bodies were incredibly resilient, and even severely wounded, they remained ferocious. Seeing this, Lin cast a binding spell. She mobilized the surrounding elements: wind transformed into tough ropes, fire burned on the ropes, water made them more flexible, and earth added weight. These elemental ropes flew towards the wolves, binding them tightly. The wolves struggled within the ropes, roaring angrily.

The mysterious figure and the Ice Princess also joined the battle. The mysterious figure summoned phantoms from the darkness, which moved among the wolves like ghosts. Their touch temporarily confused the wolves, disorienting them. The Ice Princess cast her ice magic, forming a thick layer of ice around the wolves' feet. The ice quickly spread, freezing their limbs and immobilizing them.

With everyone's cooperation, the wild wolves were gradually eliminated. But they knew they were only a minor threat in the forest. Continuing deeper, they discovered elves twisted by dark forces. Once beautiful and kind, these elves were now distorted beyond recognition. Their bodies were covered in spikes and scales, their eyes filled with hatred and madness. Wielding weapons forged from the power of darkness, they attacked Xu Tiancai and his companions.

Xu Tiancai watched these former allies become, his heart filled with grief. But he knew he had to fight them now to save them. He brandished his divine weapon, engaging the elves in close combat. The artifact's light clashed with the elves' weapons, creating a resounding sound. With each collision, one could sense the fierce clash of the forces of darkness and light. Agang engaged several powerful elves, his battle axe tangling with the elves' weapons, the surge of power causing the surrounding trees to tremble.

Lin cast a massive healing spell, hoping to awaken the kindness deep within these elves, controlled by darkness. The healing magic's light enveloped the elves, and a flicker of confusion appeared in some of their eyes, but was quickly eclipsed by the darkness. The mysterious figure and the Ice Princess attempted a flank attack, searching for the elves' weaknesses. The mysterious figure discovered a core of dark power at the back of the elves' necks; destroying this core might free them from their control. The Ice Princess used ice magic to create icy arrows and fired them at the backs of the elves' necks, but the elves reacted with remarkable speed and dodged.

In the fierce battle, Xu Tiancai and his companions gradually found a way to deal with the controlled elves. They focused their strength, attacking the weaker elves first, destroying the dark cores at the back of their necks. As each elf was freed, their power grew. However, the dark forces in the forest seemed to notice their actions and became even more violent.

A vast dark vortex emerged from the center of the forest, emanating more controlled creatures and an even more powerful dark force. A massive dark beast, as massive as a mountain, stepped out. Its body was covered in black scales, each engraved with sinister runes. Its eyes, like two vast black holes, emanated a destructive aura. The beast opened its bloody maw and let out an earth-shattering roar, sending the surrounding trees crashing down in its wake.

Xu Tiancai and the others felt immense pressure, but they didn't retreat. They gathered together, merging their powers. Xu Tiancai unleashed the power of his artifact to its fullest. A Gang plunged his battle axe into the ground, channeling his own strength through it. Lin mobilized all the surrounding elements. A mysterious figure summoned the power of protection and destruction from the darkness, and the Ice Princess unleashed her most powerful ice magic. Their combined powers formed a massive, multicolored wall of light, charging towards the dark beast and the dark vortex.

The wall of light collided with the dark force, producing a powerful explosion. The blast illuminated the entire forest, dispelling the surrounding darkness. The dark beast trembled slightly under the impact of the light wall, but it quickly regained its composure and pounced once more upon Xu Tiancai and the others. With a flick of its claws, a black energy wave lashed out at the light wall, tearing through space wherever it passed.

Xu Tiancai and the others devoted themselves to maintaining the wall of light, fending off the dark beast's attacks. They knew it was a difficult battle, but they couldn't give up. While fending off the attacks, they also searched for the dark beast's weaknesses. Lin discovered that a patch of scales on the dark beast's abdomen was slightly different in color than the others, indicating that the dark power there seemed to be relatively weaker. She shared her discovery with everyone.

Xu Tiancai decided to take a chance. Concentrating his strength, he transformed his artifact into a bolt of light, firing it towards the dark monster's abdomen. Ah Gang stood ready, ready to strike if Xu Tiancai attracted the monster's attention. The mysterious figure and the Ice Princess continued to maintain the wall of light, providing cover. Lin cast her magic to disrupt the monster's perception.

The arrow of light flew towards the dark beast. Sensing the threat, it attempted to block the arrow with its claws. However, the arrow's speed and power pierced through the beast's claws and pierced its abdomen. It struck a specific scale on the beast's abdomen, cracking under the impact of the arrow. The beast roared in pain, its power beginning to fluctuate.

Agang seized this opportunity, leaping high into the air and swinging his axe towards the monster's head. The runes on the axe shone brightly, merging with Agang's power to form a powerful axe blade. The axe blade struck the monster's head, splashing black blood. The monster's head was severely wounded, and its body shook.

Seeing this, the mysterious figure and the Ice Princess also launched their attacks. The mysterious figure summoned arrows of judgment from the darkness. Countless black arrows, gleaming with golden runes, shot towards the monster. The Ice Princess cast ice magic, drastically lowering the surrounding temperature. A massive iceberg formed around the monster, trapping it within.

Under the attacks of the crowd, the dark beast suffered severe injuries. But it continued to struggle, releasing even more powerful dark energy from its body, trying to break free from its restraints. Xu Tiancai and the others felt immense pressure, their strength gradually depleted by the dark beast's counterattacks. But they did not give up, encouraging each other and continuing their attacks.

Xu Tiancai once again unleashed his power, merging the artifact's strength with his own magic, forming chains of light. These chains entwined themselves around the dark beast, tightly binding its limbs. Agang continued to attack the beast's head, each swing of his battle axe inflicting immense damage. Lin cast her magic, steadily weakening the beast's dark power. The mysterious figure and the Ice Princess also continued their attacks, their attacks weakening the dark beast's resistance.