The genius who counterattacked the mainland

The black-robed figures slowly emerged, their dark aura spreading through the hall like a substance. Xu Tiancai and the others felt a surge of oppression, as if the very air itself had become thicker.

"We are the messengers of darkness, and we are here to put an end to all of you who are trying to sabotage the master's plan." One of the men in black robes said grimly, his voice echoing in the empty hall, carrying a magic that shook the soul.

Agang roared first, the flames on his axe igniting once more as he charged towards the black-robed figure. His speed was immense, the axe whipping up a gust of wind. But as he neared the black-robed figure, the latter simply waved his wand, and a black curtain of light appeared. Agang's axe struck the curtain, only to be deflected back. The powerful recoil forced him back several steps.

Lin's brow furrowed as she danced her hands rapidly, elemental power gathering at her fingertips. Wind formed sharp blades, fire morphed into surging waves of flame, water condensed into sharp cones of ice, and earth coalesced into massive boulders. The four elemental forces intertwined and swept towards the black-robed figure. The black-robed figure remained calm. They raised their wands together, muttering something incoherently. Dark power surged from the tips of their wands, forming a massive black vortex that absorbed all of Lin's elemental attacks, dissolving them into nothingness.

The mysterious figure's black robe fluttered as he flashed and appeared behind another black-robed figure. The intertwined forces of darkness and light in his hand transformed into a sharp blade, stabbing at the back of the black-robed figure's neck. But as if the black-robed figure had eyes on his back, he slightly tilted his body to avoid the attack. At the same time, he swung his wand at the mysterious figure, sending a bolt of black lightning hurtling towards him. The mysterious figure quickly used the space-travel ability of his cloak to dodge, but the black lightning followed him relentlessly.

The Ice Princess waved her wand, and icy power spread from her feet, rapidly spreading toward the black-robed figures. Wherever it passed, the ground and walls were covered in ice, and those evil runes were faintly visible beneath the ice. The temperature around the black-robed figures plummeted, but they remained unaffected. One of the black-robed figures gently tapped the ice, and countless cracks instantly appeared on the surface. The icy power began to backfire, rushing back towards the Ice Princess. The Ice Princess quickly cast a spell to stabilize the icy power, but the backlash was enough to force her back a few steps, and a trace of blood flowed from the corner of her mouth.

Xu Tiancai's eyes were grim. He knew these black-robed men were formidable and should not be underestimated. He channeled even more of the power of the Heart of Light Crystal into his longsword and artifact. The artifact's rainbow light intensified, and the light energy emanating from his longsword shone brightly like the sun. He charged toward the black-robed men, and upon reaching them, he unleashed his ultimate move—Light Slash. This strike fused all his strength with the power of the Heart of Light Crystal, transforming into a massive radiant sword energy that slashed towards the black-robed men. Sensing this powerful attack, the black-robed men quickly gathered together, crossing their wands to form a black barrier. The radiant sword energy slashed through the black barrier with a resounding, earth-shattering roar that shook the entire castle. The forces of light and darkness collided, generating a powerful wave of energy that caused the runes on the surrounding walls and ground to flicker.

Xu Tiancai was knocked back by the recoil and fell heavily to the ground. He felt his blood surging, but he endured the pain and stood up again. The others also steadied themselves, ready to continue fighting.

At that moment, a melodious flute sound emanated from the depths of the castle. The sound seemed to possess a magical power, slowing the movements of the black-robed figure. Xu Tiancai and the others took the opportunity to adjust their stance. They didn't know whether the flute sounded a warning of friend or foe, but in this brief respite, they quickly gathered together, preparing for what was to come.

As the flute sound grew closer, a figure in a white robe slowly approached. This man had a handsome face and an otherworldly aura. In his hands, he held an emerald green flute, inlaid with several glittering gemstones that emitted a soft glow. His white robe was embroidered with mysterious patterns that shimmered faintly in the dim castle, as if imbued with some mysterious power.

"Who are you? Why are you here?" Xu Tiancai asked vigilantly.

The man in white smiled slightly and said, "I'm here to help you. These men in black are loyal servants of the Lord of Darkness. They guard this dark crystal ball. Once the power of the crystal ball is fully activated, the entire world will be plunged into endless darkness."

"Why should we believe you?" A hint of doubt flashed in the mysterious man's eyes.

The man in white gently played his flute, and a soft light emanated from it, illuminating the crowd. Everyone felt their fatigue vanish, and their injuries rapidly healed. "This is my sincerity. I have an irreconcilable hatred for the Lord of Darkness, and I cannot let his scheme succeed," the man in white said.

The black-robed men panicked when they saw the white-robed men, but soon regained their composure. "How dare you, traitor, ruin your master's good deeds!" one of the black-robed men roared.

The man in white ignored the roar of the man in black. He said to Xu Tiancai and the others, "We must break this dark crystal ball as soon as possible, otherwise the consequences will be disastrous. But these men in black are powerful, and we need cooperation to have a chance of victory."

Xu Tiancai nodded and said, "Okay, we believe you."

Once again, the crowd formed their battle formations and charged towards the black-robed figure. This time, with the addition of the white-robed figure, their force grew even greater. The white-robed figure played his flute, and magical notes flew out. These notes materialized, some becoming sharp lightsabers, some solid shields, and some powerful magical beasts, attacking the black-robed figure.

Agang coordinated well with the magical beasts summoned by the white-robed man. The magical beasts attacked the black-robed man, drawing their attention. Agang seized the opportunity to strike a heavy blow with his battle axe. Each swing of his battle axe carried a powerful force and the power of light, echoing the attacks of the magical beasts and leaving the black-robed man somewhat overwhelmed.

Lin joined the white-clad figure in unleashing elemental magic. Her elemental power merged with the elemental notes from the white-clad figure's flute, creating an even more powerful attack. The water element fused with the notes, transforming into a massive waterspout streaked with razor-sharp ice blades that swept toward the black-robed figure. The fire element fused with the notes, forming a sea of ​​fire. The flames within seemed to come alive, rushing towards the black-robed figure. The wind element fused with the notes, forming powerful storms, each imbued with the power to sever everything. The earth element fused with the notes, and a massive stone hand emerged from the ground, grasping at the black-robed figure. The black-robed figure began to struggle under this powerful combined attack, and cracks began to appear in their black barrier under the wave after wave of attacks.

The mysterious figure exploited the opportunity created by the white-robed figures, weaving between them. The intertwined forces of darkness and light in his hands continuously attacked their weaknesses. His attacks grew increasingly fierce, each strike accurately striking their vital points. He discovered that the source of their power seemed to be connected to their wands; destroying them would weaken them. So, he attacked the wand of one of the black-robed figures. After a fierce battle, he successfully struck the wand, cracking it under his attack, and the black-robed figure's power was instantly weakened.

The Ice Princess coordinated with the white-robed man's lightsaber, directing it with her wand toward the black-robed man. Simultaneously, she unleashed her ice power, creating layer after layer of ice around the black-robed man, restricting their movement. Whenever the black-robed man attempted to break through the ice, the lightsaber would strike them hard.

Xu Tiancai rushed towards the dark crystal ball, knowing that only by breaking it could he truly stop the Dark Lord's conspiracy. However, the black-robed men noticed his intention and sent some of their men to stop Xu Tiancai. Xu Tiancai engaged in a fierce battle with the black-robed men. His sword and artifact, empowered by the power of light, collided with the black-robed men's wands, creating dazzling sparks. Although the black-robed men were powerful, Xu Tiancai was at his peak. He cleverly avoided their attacks and approached the crystal ball step by step.

With everyone's concerted efforts, the black-robed men's defenses were gradually breached. Their black barrier shattered under repeated attacks, and the black-robed men began to panic. They knew that if the crystal ball was destroyed, they would be unable to explain themselves to the Lord of Darkness. So, they launched an even more frantic attack, not hesitating to consume their own vitality to strengthen the power of darkness.

The black-robed men's attacks grew more ferocious, their dark aura growing thicker, as if they had transformed into demons from hell. Black lightning, flames, venom, and other attacks descended upon Xu Tiancai and his companions in a torrential downpour. The white-robed men hurriedly played their flute, strengthening their shields, but the black-robed men's attacks were too powerful, and cracks began to appear on the shields.

A Gang was struck by a bolt of black lightning, his body trembling, but he gritted his teeth and persevered, continuing to swing his battle axe at the black-robed figure. Lin's elemental shield was corroded by the venom, depleting her magic power, but she remained focused and maintained her elemental attacks. A mysterious figure was struck by a powerful dark force, his body flying like a cannonball, slamming heavily into the wall, but he quickly climbed back up and continued looking for an opportunity to attack the black-robed figure. The Ice Princess's ice layer was melted by the flames, her body burned, but she continued to wave her wand, directing her lightsaber to attack the black-robed figure.

Xu Tiancai had also been seriously injured in the battle with the black-robed man. He bled from multiple wounds, but his gaze remained resolute. He knew he couldn't retreat now. If he did, the entire world would be plunged into darkness. He continued to charge toward the crystal ball. After a hard fight, he finally broke through the black-robed man's defenses and reached the crystal ball.

The crystal ball emanated a rich dark power, and Xu Tiancai could sense its might. He raised his sword, infused it with all his light power, and stabbed the crystal ball. At this moment, the black-robed figure roared in despair, launching a final attack against Xu Tiancai, attempting to prevent him from destroying the crystal ball. Seeing this, the white-robed figure quickly played his flute, emitting a powerful beam of light that shot towards the black-robed figure, buying Xu Tiancai precious time.

Xu Tiancai's sword pierced the crystal ball, and the force of light blasted it with a blinding light. This light collided with the force of darkness, creating a powerful energy explosion. Xu Tiancai was flung back by the blast, his vision black, and he lost consciousness.

When Xu Tiancai woke up again, he found himself in an unfamiliar place. He was surrounded by a dense forest, shrouded in a thin mist. Sunlight filtered through the mist, creating patches of light on the ground. He tried to stand, but a sharp pain shot through his body. He was seriously injured.

"You're awake." A familiar voice came. Xu Tiancai turned around and saw that it was a man in white.

"Where is this? Where are the others?" Xu Tiancai asked.

The man in white said, "This is the territory of the Forest God. We were transported here by the energy from the crystal ball's explosion. The others were also injured, but they are all still alive and recovering nearby."

Xu Tiancai breathed a sigh of relief. He asked, "What happened to the dark crystal ball? Did we successfully destroy it?"

The man in white said solemnly, "The crystal ball isn't completely destroyed. Some of its power has dissipated, but some remains hidden. We must find that hidden power and completely eliminate it, otherwise the Lord of Darkness can still use it to carry out his conspiracy."