The genius who counterattacked the mainland

Xu Tiancai and his companions advanced along the gradually clearing path through the energy maze. The figures of powerful beings on the murals seemed to watch over them, empowering them to move forward. Each step was filled with anticipation for unknown powers. The gemstones on the walls emitted a soft glow, illuminating the ancient and mysterious stone path beneath their feet.

A massive archway appeared ahead, carved with lifelike mythical beasts. Their eyes seemed inlaid with vibrant gemstones, gleaming with a mysterious light, as if guarding the world beyond. A faint energy halo surrounded the archway, faintly shimmering with runes within it, like the paths of stars moving through the universe.

As they approached the archway, they could feel a powerful pressure coming at them. This pressure wasn't simply physical force, but rather the scrutiny of an ancient will. Agang frowned, gripping his battle axe tightly, his muscles tensing as he braced for any challenge. "There's definitely something behind this archway. Be careful."

Lin closed her eyes and tried to use her elemental power to sense the energy fluctuations behind the archway. She discovered an immense energy converging there, as if the various elements were being pulled together by a colossal force, forming a unique balance. "The energy here is incredibly powerful, and the elements are blending in a way I've never seen before."

The mysterious figure beneath his black robe swayed slightly, dark forces swirling around him, attempting to establish some connection with the energy surrounding the archway. "This power seems different from anything we've encountered before. It possesses an ancient and pure aura, perhaps connected to the power of the Great Avatar itself."

The Ice Princess waved her wand, and a trace of icy power spread through the archway. The moment it came into contact with the halo, the icy power transformed into glittering ice flowers, like exotic flowers blooming in a mysterious garden. "This energy has the ability to defend itself. We cannot enter rashly."

Xu Tiancai raised the artifact. As it approached the archway, it glowed brightly. This light intertwined with the archway's halo, revealing some hidden runic information. "These runes seem to describe the method of entry, but they're a little unclear." He concentrated, attempting to decipher the runes.

After some effort, they discovered that the runes indicated that they needed to use their purest power to resonate with the archway in order to open the passage. Agang took a deep breath and focused all his strength on his battle axe. The axe instantly ignited with a blazing flame, a deep red, a manifestation of his ultimate strength. He swung it vigorously towards the archway, and a powerful wave of force impacted the halo, causing ripples to appear.

Lin danced with her hands, elemental power coursing through her fingertips. She cast aside all distractions, merging the four elements of wind, fire, water, and earth into a vibrant ball of energy. The ball, emitting a soft yet powerful glow, slowly drifted toward the archway. When the ball touched the aura, the elemental power rapidly diffused, blending with the energy within it.

The mysterious figure waved his black robe, and dark power surged out like a black tide. But this time, the dark power was different from before. It was tinged with strands of mysterious light, a new power he had gained in the previous battle. The dark power swirled around the archway, like a ghost in the night guarding an ancient portal, searching for a point of convergence with the archway's energy.

The Ice Princess planted her wand in the ground, raised her hands, and muttered something. The surrounding temperature plummeted, and icy forces converged from all directions, forming a massive ice sculpture. The sculpture took the shape of a phoenix, wings spread, ready to take flight. Its eyes were two blue gemstones, radiating a brilliant light. The Ice Phoenix flew toward the archway. As it approached the halo, it spread its wings, unleashing a powerful icy force that enveloped the entire archway in a layer of frost.

Xu Tiancai raised the artifact above his head, and it shone with a multicolored light, imbued with the power of his soul. He established a deep connection with the artifact, infusing it with his will. The multicolored light shot like an arrow, shooting straight towards the center of the archway.

The moment the four people's power resonated with the archway, it erupted with a dazzling light, as blazing as the sun, illuminating the entire space. With a roar, the archway slowly opened, and a powerful stream of energy surged from it, engulfing everyone.

When they regained consciousness, they found themselves in a vast circular hall. The hall's dome was so high that it seemed to connect to the endless starry sky. The stars twinkled like gems inlaid on black satin. The hall's floor was composed of transparent crystal, flowing with energy liquids of various colors. These liquids formed intricate patterns, resembling a vast star map.

In the center of the hall stood a massive statue, the very figure depicted in the mural. Standing tens of meters tall, the figure's face bore a solemn expression, its eyes radiating boundless wisdom and majesty. His hands were raised upward, cradling a massive orb of light. Within the orb, a myriad of colors shone, flowing and swirling within it as if alive.

Surrounding the statue were five small stone platforms, each holding an object. These objects radiated different lights, echoing the orb of light held by the master. One was a golden armor, engraved with mysterious runes that shimmered as if telling of ancient legends; another was a silver-glowing longsword, its blade crisscrossed by a stream of energy, like a galaxy flowing through it; another was a helmet radiating blue light, encrusted with a massive blue gem that seemed to pulsate with the ocean; another was a pair of green-glowing boots, embroidered with vine-like patterns that evoked a vibrant vitality; and another was a cloak radiating purple light, fluttering in the wind as if guided by a mysterious force.

Xu Tiancai and others were attracted by the light emitted by these items. They could feel that these items contained enormous power and were somewhat compatible with their own power.

"These things don't look simple. They should be the inheritance left by a great master." Xu Tiancai said.

Agang walked towards the golden armor, captivated by the runes on it. As he approached, the runes glowed brighter, as if responding to his presence. Agang reached out and touched the armor. Instantly, a powerful force flowed through his arm and throughout his body. He could feel the armor merging with his own strength, increasing his defense and power. "Haha, this armor is amazing! It's like it was made just for me."

Lin walked towards the blue helmet, mesmerized by the glow emanating from the blue gemstones. She gently lifted the helmet and placed it on her head. The moment she donned it, she felt a closer connection with the elemental forces around her. She could clearly sense every elemental fluctuation in the air, as if she had become the master of the elements. The oceanic power within the helmet blended with her own water elemental power, greatly enhancing her magical powers. "I can feel my elemental magic becoming even more powerful."

The mysterious figure approached the purple cloak, its mystical power resonating with his own dark power. He donned the cloak, his black robe blending into the cloak. Under the cloak's influence, the dark power grew deeper and more mysterious. He could sense that his movements in the darkness were more stealthy, and the cloak granted him a new ability: the ability to teleport a short distance in an instant, like a ghost traveling through space. "This cloak is truly a treasure! It will give us a significant advantage in battle."

The Ice Princess approached the green boots. The life force within them formed a wonderful balance with her own ice power. As she put them on, she felt a special connection with the earth. Her ice power could be transmitted through the boots into the earth, flowing out from every corner of the land. Furthermore, the boots granted her greater speed, allowing her to glide across the ice like a gust of wind. "These boots will make my ice magic even more powerful."

Xu Tiancai approached the silver sword. The moment he grasped the hilt, a powerful force surged through him. He could sense a resonance between the sword and the artifact, their intertwined powers making his attacks even more powerful. The energy bands on the sword extended like his own strength. He swung the sword, and a silver light shot out like lightning, leaving a deep mark on the crystal floor of the hall. "This sword is destined for me. It will become my weapon against the forces of darkness."

Just as they each received their inherited items, the statue of the Great Avatar suddenly shone with light. The statue's eyes seemed to come alive, scanning the crowd. Then, an illusory figure emerged from the statue—it was none other than the Great Avatar's phantom.

"The fact that you can come here proves that you have enough opportunities and strength. These inheritances are gifts I leave to those who are destined to receive them. I hope you can make good use of them and protect this world." The phantom voice of the great master was low and majestic, echoing in the hall.

"We definitely will!" Xu Tiancai answered firmly.

The phantom nodded slightly. "But to truly master the power of these inherited items, you still need to pass the final test. In this hall, there is a hidden space where a dark force is sealed. This dark force was sealed here when I fought against the forces of evil. You need to enter that space and purify this dark force. Only then can you fully activate the power of the inherited items."

"Purify the dark forces? What should we do?" Lin asked.

"You need to use your strength and wisdom to find the entrance to the hidden space, and then use the power of the inheritance in your hands to fight against the dark forces. Remember, this dark force is very powerful. It will try to erode your mind, and you must maintain firm faith." The phantom said, and then disappeared.

Everyone began searching the hall for the entrance to the hidden space. Xu Tiancai carefully observed the energy patterns on the crystal floor and noticed that the energy flow in some areas seemed anomalous. He walked toward these abnormal areas and discovered that when he reached specific locations, the artifact would tremble slightly, as if telling him something.

Agang struck the ground with his battle axe, trying to determine by the sound whether there was a hidden cavity. Each strike echoed through the hall, but he found nothing unusual. However, as he approached the base of the statue, the runes on the armor flickered more frequently, and he realized there might be a clue.

Lin used her helmet's enhanced elemental perception to sense the energy fluctuations around her. She noticed a slight disturbance in the elemental power in a certain area near the dome. She cast wind magic, allowing it to carry her upward to the dome to investigate.

The mysterious figure, wearing a cloak, shuttled through the hall, using the cloak's spatial traversal ability to observe the hall from different angles. He found some faint light and shadows on the walls of the hall, which seemed to form some kind of pattern, but because the light was too dim, it was not clear.

The Ice Princess glided across the crystal floor in her boots, sensing subtle messages from them. As she glided over certain areas, the vine patterns on the boots glowed faintly, a clue she suspected might be a sign of an entrance.

After some exploration, they discovered that all the clues seemed to point to the back of the Great Avatar statue. Gathering behind the statue, they discovered an area slightly different from the surrounding walls. The stone in this area was slightly darker in color, and had some faint runes on it.

Xu Tiancai touched the rune with his sword, and the energy bands on the sword reacted with the rune, causing it to emit a faint glow. Ah Gang struck the surrounding walls with his battle axe, noticing a dull sound in this area, unlike elsewhere. Lin cast earth elemental magic, attempting to move the stones in this area. After some effort, the stones began to loosen slightly.