The genius who counterattacked the mainland

Beneath the Flame Soul Crystal, Xu Tiancai and the black-robed man exchanged blows and swords, their figures swift as ghosts, darting through the searing light and swirling dust. Xu Tiancai unleashed his "Starburst Sky" move, and the Star Sword transformed into several sword shadows, like falling stars from the night sky, piercing the black-robed man's vital points with fierce murderous force. The black-robed man danced with his hands like surging inky clouds, dark magic gathering into a shield. Glimmering light and ghostly faces appeared on it, resisting the sword's piercings. He would occasionally strike back with withered claws, their winds slicing through space, leaving fine black lines.

In the midst of a fierce battle, the altar runes suddenly glowed brightly. Ancient, mysterious patterns detached from the surface, swirling and interweaving in the air like nimble silver snakes, creating a chaotic curtain of light that enveloped Xu Tiancai and the black-robed figure. Within the curtain of light, time and space became distorted, and Xu Tiancai felt the scene before him instantly warp. One moment, the black-robed figure was before him, the next, gone. The surrounding heat faded, leaving only a dead silence and gloom. The only sound in his ears was the whistling wind and eerie whispers, like the curse of an ancient vengeful spirit, which made the hairs on his back stand on end.

The black-robed figure was also trapped, his figure appearing and disappearing in the gloom. He roared in terror, dark magic surging outward, attempting to tear through the light curtain, but it was like a drop in the ocean, being absorbed by the runes instead, his aura becoming increasingly weak. "Damn it, what the hell is this!" he cursed, stumbling and groping in the chaotic fog for an exit.

Xu Tiancai calmed himself, closed his eyes, and sensed the veins of star power, trying to use it to penetrate the fog. In a moment, he opened his eyes, and the Star Sword pointed at a distant spot where runes glowed faintly, as if there was a flaw in the light curtain. He ran forward with the sword in hand, and suddenly a black swamp appeared on the ground. Countless withered hands stretched out from the mud and grabbed his ankles. "Want to leave? Not so easy!" The voices of the black-robed figures came from all directions, with malicious mockery. Xu Tiancai cut off the withered hands with his sword, and the star power burned the mud, making a "sizzling" sound. He broke free, rushed to the flaw in a few steps, and slashed with all his strength. With a "crack", the light curtain cracked and a strong light poured in.

A-Gang and the others had just repelled the shadow hounds when they saw the light curtain moving and rushed to support them. Lin swung her staff, gathering wind elements into ropes that threaded through the cracks and forced them open. A-Gang's axe sunk into the cracks, muscles tensing and roaring with strength. The Ice Princess and Su Yao infused their magic and played their zither, helping them stabilize the cracks and resist the rune backlash. With their combined strength, the light curtain shattered with a roar, fragments of light scattering like fireworks.

Xu Tiancai and the black-robed man returned to the scorching wasteland. The Flame Soul Crystal shone even brighter, as if enraged by the unexpected turn of events. The black-robed man, enraged, towered taller, dark magic surging and gathering around him, transforming into a hundred-foot-tall "Shadow Titan." The Titan's head resembled a ferocious demon, its eyes like bloodshot abysses, its limbs thick and covered in black scales. With every step, the wasteland trembled and lava splattered. "Die!" He commanded the Titan, its massive fist packing devastating force as it smashed down upon Xu Tiancai and the others.

Xu Tiancai showed no fear, his mind linked with his companions, forming a horn-like formation. Star power surged within him, and the Star Sword shone brightly. The runes inscribed on the blade echoed those on the altar, and an ancient power blessed him. Agang, brimming with fighting spirit, raised his battle axe and met the Titan's fist. The axe and fist collided with a resounding sound that shook the heavens. Although Agang was thrown back several steps, the force was largely dissipated. Lin controlled a tornado, sweeping sand and rocks into the Titan's legs, staggering him. The Ice Princess condensed an ice cliff, which rose from the ground to resist the Titan's massive palm. Su Yao's passionate piano music transformed into a sonic blade that sliced ​​into the Titan's neck, weakening his coordination.

Everyone worked in perfect harmony, but the Titan's power was too overwhelming, and its attacks were relentless. In this critical moment, Xu Tiancai caught a glimpse of the Flame Soul Crystal's pulsing light, as if conveying some kind of message. He grasped the message and shouted to his companions, "The Flame Soul is alive; use its power to defeat the enemy!" With that, he ignited a resonance between the Star Sword and the Flame Soul Crystal, connecting them in a blazing beam of light. Bathed in the light, everyone's strength surged. Agang's battle axe slashed, severing the Titan's arm. Lin Feng's blade shattered its scales. The Ice Princess's icicle pierced its vitals. Su Yao's zither music shook the Shadow Titan to the point of collapse.

The black-robed figure panicked upon seeing this and tried to recall the Titan, but it was too late. Xu Tiancai leaped into the air, his Star Sword absorbing the power of the Flame Soul, its blade transforming into a blazing giant sword. "Flame Star Judgment!" He shouted, slashing down with his sword, splitting the Titan's body in two. Black magic dissipated like a rout. The black-robed figure screamed and plummeted from mid-air, landing beneath the altar. He was in a state of disarray, spitting blood, his eyes filled with resentment and malice.

But the Flame Soul Crystal's strange movements continued. The image of an ancient stone door suddenly emerged from the light, engraved with the patterns of strange mythical beasts. A mysterious suction emanated from the cracks, pulling everyone closer. Xu Tiancai sensed that behind the door lay a terrifying secret, one concerning the Flame Soul Crystal's origin and purpose. "There must be something behind this stone door. Let's go!" He led the way, followed closely by his companions. Stepping into the light, they were instantly sucked inside. The stone door closed, and the wasteland returned to its fiery heat, leaving only the remnants of battle. Xu Tiancai and his companions found themselves in an unknown land, surrounded by shrouded mist and ethereal music, like an ancient secret realm. A new adventure quietly unfolded within this secret realm, where dangers and opportunities lay dormant, waiting for their exploration.