The genius who counterattacked the mainland

Trapped in the cave, everyone was momentarily bewildered by the strange, glowing sphere. The sphere emanated a cold, eerie light, like a mysterious creature from another world, constantly striking Lin's wind shield, each impact accompanied by a slight energy fluctuation.

"What on earth is this thing? I can't hit it no matter how hard I try!" Agang frowned, tightly gripping the battle axe, a hint of anxiety in his eyes.

Xu Tiancai stared at the glowing sphere, trying to find a flaw in its energy fluctuations. "Don't attack blindly yet. Observe its movements," he whispered, the power of the stars slowly flowing in his eyes.

As everyone tensed up, a mysterious figure suddenly stepped forward. He quickly formed seals with his hands, and the forces of darkness and light merged in his palms, forming a ball of chaotic energy. This time, he didn't attack the glowing sphere directly, but instead released the chaotic energy into the surrounding space, attempting to disrupt the sphere's movements.

As the chaotic energy spread, the luminous sphere's movements indeed slowed down. It trembled slightly in mid-air, and its light began to flicker.

"It's working! Everyone, cooperate and use your strength to attack its weakest points!" Xu Tiancai shouted, taking the lead in unleashing the "Star Creation Sword." This time, he condensed his sword energy into a thin, sharp beam of light, aiming it at the dimmest part of the sphere.

Lin manipulated the wind element, forming countless tiny wind needles that shot towards the glowing sphere along with Xu Tiancai's sword energy. The Ice Princess also waved her wand, and the magic of ice transformed into a crystal-clear ice spike, gleaming with a cold light. Ah Gang leaped high, his battle axe imbued with eternal fighting spirit, and struck the sphere with all his might. The mysterious figure further compressed the chaotic energy, forming a ball of interwoven black and white energy, which he pushed towards the glowing sphere. The figure in white played the flute, and the sound of the flute transformed into an invisible sound wave, superimposing the attacks of the others.

Under the combined efforts of everyone, the glowing sphere finally gave way. With a slight crackle, the sphere disintegrated into countless tiny specks of light and dissipated into the air.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, but they knew there might be more dangers hidden in the cave. They continued along the fork in the road, exploring carefully.

As they walked, they came to a vast cavernous hall. The walls were covered in strange patterns and runes, which shimmered faintly, as if telling ancient stories. In the center of the hall, a stone platform sat a box emitting a blue glow.

"What's in this box?" Lin walked closer to the stone platform curiously, wanting to take a closer look.

Just as she was about to touch the box, suddenly, a blue energy barrier surged from the stone platform and bounced her out.

"Be careful!" Xu Tiancai hurried forward to help Lin up, his eyes full of vigilance.

The mysterious figure stepped forward and carefully examined the energy barrier. "This barrier contains powerful energy. Breaking through it by force could be dangerous. We need to find a way to break it," he said.

Everyone began searching the hall for clues. In a corner, Gang found a broken stone tablet with some blurred inscriptions. The Ice Princess used her ice magic to clear the dust from the tablet, and everyone gathered around, trying to decipher the inscriptions.

After considerable effort, they finally deciphered some of the information on the stone tablet. It turned out to be a test left by an ancient master. Only by passing the test could one obtain the treasure in the box on the stone platform. The content of the test seemed to be related to the runes on the hall walls.

Everyone began to carefully study the runes on the wall. These runes were complex and mysterious, like an ancient formation. With his understanding of the power of the stars, Xu Tiancai gradually discovered the patterns between the runes.

"These runes seem to need to be activated in a specific order in order to break the energy barrier." Xu Tiancai said.

He began to experiment with activating the runes with the power of the stars. Following the order he had discovered, he injected the power of the stars into the runes one by one. Each time he activated a rune, it would flash with a dazzling light, and the energy in the hall would fluctuate accordingly.

When Xu Tiancai activated the last rune, the energy barrier on the stone platform suddenly disappeared. Lin excitedly walked forward and opened the box on the stone platform. Inside the box was an ancient book emitting blue light and a blue crystal.

Lin picked up the ancient book and flipped it open, discovering a record of a powerful wind magic—"Wrath of the Wind God." This long-lost magic was said to possess the power to destroy heaven and earth. And the blue crystal was the key medium for practicing this magic.

"This is a huge opportunity!" Lin said excitedly.

Just as everyone was happy for Lin, the cave suddenly began to shake violently. Stones began to fall from the walls, and cracks appeared on the ground.

"Oh no, the cave is about to collapse! We have to find an exit quickly!" A Gang shouted.

Everyone searched for an exit in the shaky cave. In a panic, Xu Tiancai spotted a stone door in the corner of the hall, engraved with strange symbols. Without thinking, he pushed the door open.

Behind the stone gate was a narrow passage, filled with a mysterious atmosphere. Everyone ran along the passage, and the roar of falling stones could be heard from behind them.

After running for a distance, they finally saw a ray of light at the end of the tunnel. They quickened their pace and rushed towards the light.

When they rushed out of the passage, they found themselves in a mysterious valley filled with rich spiritual energy and surrounded by towering mountains shrouded in clouds and mist.

"What is this place?" The Ice Princess looked around in surprise.

Just when everyone was puzzled, a white-haired old man suddenly appeared in front of them. The old man was dressed in a white robe, with deep and wise eyes.

"Who are you? Why did you break in here?" the old man asked slowly.

Xu Tiancai stepped forward and said respectfully, "I and my companions encountered danger in the desert and accidentally entered a cave. We then came here through a passage. I don't know where this place is. I hope you can tell me."

The old man nodded slightly and said, "This place is the secluded place of ancient powerful people, hiding countless secrets and opportunities. It is fate that you can come here. However, leaving here will not be easy."

"Senior, what do you mean by this?" Xu Tiancai asked.

The old man smiled slightly and said, "This valley is protected by powerful restrictions. Only by passing the test can one gain the qualification to leave. And the content of the test is to inherit the mantle of the ancient powerful."

Everyone looked at each other in bewilderment. They had not expected that they would face a new test just after escaping the danger of the cave.

"Senior, what does the inheritance of this ancient powerful man include?" Lin asked.

The old man glanced at Lin and said, "It includes the cultivation experience of ancient masters, powerful magic weapons, and unique magic and fighting spirit. But to obtain these inheritances, you must have sufficient talent and perseverance, otherwise you will be harmed by the power of the inheritance."

Xu Tiancai pondered for a moment, then said, "Senior, we are willing to accept the test and try to inherit the mantle of the ancient strongmen."

The old man nodded and said, "Okay, since you are determined, then follow me."

The old man led everyone to a temple in the valley. The temple exuded an ancient and mysterious aura, and the gate was tightly closed. The old man stopped in front of the gate, formed a seal with his hands, and muttered something.

As the old man chanted, the temple's gate slowly opened. A powerful energy rushed towards them, and everyone felt a pressure from ancient times.

"After entering the temple, you will face various challenges. Remember, don't be intimidated by the difficulties in front of you, and be firm in your faith." The old man warned.

Everyone took a deep breath and entered the temple. The interior was spacious and bright, surrounded by a variety of exotic magical weapons and ancient books. In the center of the hall stood a massive statue, depicting an ancient warrior holding a sword and a majestic gaze.

As everyone was observing the interior of the temple, suddenly, a group of phantoms emerged from all directions. These phantoms were illusory, but they exuded a powerful energy.

"Be careful, this is the first level of the test - the Phantom Array!" Xu Tiancai reminded loudly.

Everyone quickly prepared for battle. Agang swung his axe and rushed towards the phantom. However, his axe passed through the phantom without causing any damage.

"These phantoms are energy bodies, ordinary attacks are ineffective against them!" shouted the mysterious figure.

Xu Tiancai cast the "Star Shield" to protect everyone behind him. He began to think about how to break the phantom array. Suddenly, he remembered the experience of breaking the rune array in the cave.

"The actions of these phantoms may also have patterns, so everyone should observe carefully!" said Xu Tiancai.

Everyone began to carefully observe the phantom's movements. After some observation, they found that the phantom's movement trajectory seemed to be related to the position of the stars in the sky.

"We adjust the direction of attack according to the position of the stars!" Xu Tiancai shouted.

Following Xu Tiancai's instructions, everyone adjusted their attack directions. When the phantom moved to a specific location, they all attacked simultaneously. This time, their attacks finally took effect on the phantom. Under the attack of everyone, the phantoms dissipated one after another.

As the last phantom dissipated, the energy fluctuations in the temple suddenly intensified. A golden light shot out from the statue, enveloping everyone.

Everyone felt a warm and powerful force surge into their bodies, and their magic power and fighting spirit began to increase rapidly. At the same time, some information about the cultivation experience of ancient masters also entered their minds.

"This is the power of inheritance! We have successfully passed the first level!" Lin said excitedly.

But before anyone could rejoice, another change occurred within the temple. The ground began to slowly rise, forming a massive arena. Within the arena, a puppet formed from condensed energy appeared.

"The second level - the battle of puppets!" The old man's voice echoed in the temple.

This puppet was tall and radiated a powerful energy. In its hand, it held a massive hammer that flashed with lightning.

Ah Gang looked at the puppet, a hint of excitement in his eyes. "Finally, someone who can fight!" He shouted, brandishing his battle axe and charging at the puppet.

Agang's battle axe collided with the puppet's hammer with a loud bang. The powerful impact caused Agang's body to slide back slightly, but he quickly steadied himself and attacked again.

Xu Tiancai, Lin, the Ice Princess, the mysterious figure, and the man in white all unleashed their unique skills and attacked the puppet. Xu Tiancai's "Star Creation Sword" left deep wounds on the puppet, but the wounds quickly healed. Lin's wind blades continuously sliced ​​at the puppet's body, but only slightly slowed its movements. The Ice Princess's ice magic could temporarily freeze part of the puppet's body, but the puppet quickly broke free with its immense strength. The mysterious figure's chaotic energy chains entangled the puppet, but the puppet struggled hard and broke the chains apart. The white-clothed man's flute transformed into light beasts that attacked the puppet, but the light beasts dissipated under the puppet's attack.

"This puppet's recovery ability is too strong. We have to find a way to find its weakness!" Xu Tiancai shouted.

During the fierce battle, Xu Tiancai discovered that the core energy of the puppet seemed to be concentrated in its head.

"Attack its head!" Xu Tiancai shouted.

Everyone followed the order, adjusted the direction of attack, and concentrated their efforts on attacking the puppet's head. A Gang jumped high, and with his battle axe filled with eternal fighting spirit, he chopped at the puppet's head with all his strength. Xu Tiancai's "Star Creation Sword" also aimed at the puppet's head and shot out a powerful sword energy. Lin controlled the wind element, forming a sharp wind cone, and shot it at the puppet's head. The Ice Princess summoned a huge ice spike and stabbed it at the puppet's head. The mysterious figure gathered the chaotic energy into a huge energy ball and pushed it towards the puppet's head. The man in white played a passionate flute sound, and the flute sound turned into a huge dragon of light, spewing light at the puppet's head.

Under the combined attack of everyone, the puppet's head was finally severely damaged. Its movements became sluggish, and its attacks were no longer as powerful.

"Keep attacking, don't give it a chance to breathe!" Xu Tiancai shouted.

Everyone increased their attack strength, continuously hitting the puppet's head. Finally, the puppet collapsed under the attack of everyone, turning into countless energy fragments that dissipated in the air.

As the puppet dissipated, the temple changed again. A long sword emitting colorful light and a bead emitting a mysterious aura appeared in the hands of the statue.

"These are the magic weapons left behind by the ancient strong men - the Seven-Colored Flowing Sword and the Spirit Source Pearl. They possess powerful powers and can help you improve your strength." The old man's voice sounded in the temple.

Xu Tiancai stepped forward and took the Colorful Flowing Sword and the Spirit Source Pearl. The moment he grasped the Colorful Flowing Sword, a powerful force surged into his body. He felt the sword's spirituality, as if it were a long-lost friend.

"Thank you, senior!" Xu Tiancai said gratefully.

The old man nodded slightly and said, "You have passed the test and successfully inherited the mantle of the ancient powerful. Now, you can leave here."

Everyone bowed to the old man and thanked him, then left the temple. When they left, they found the restrictions in the valley had disappeared. They followed the path in the valley toward the exit.

However, just as they were about to leave the valley, a powerful dark aura suddenly surged in from outside the valley. This dark aura seemed to contain an evil force.

"What's going on?" Xu Tiancai looked outside the valley vigilantly.

The group quickened their pace, heading out of the valley. As they emerged, they noticed a dark cloud appearing in the desert. From within the cloud, a faint roar could be heard.

"It seems that a new crisis is coming..."