Time Travel: Ancient Martial Arts Chronicles

After that thrilling, dark war, the continent, like a phoenix rising from the ashes, gradually regained its former prosperity and vitality. Sunlight poured down unreservedly on every inch of land, like a chorus of triumph. Ye Wuhen and his companions undoubtedly became the brightest notes in this peaceful symphony, their deeds becoming even more legendary as they were passed down through the ages.

Within the sect, Ye Wuhen, however, was not intoxicated by the halo of victory. He often came to the training grounds alone, polishing the Soul-Breaking Sword as if it were a treasure. The blade reflected his solemn face, and the worry in his eyes was like a dark cloud that lingered on the horizon.

Lin Yu walked over carelessly and patted Ye Wuhen's shoulder vigorously: "Hey! You guy, why are you always standing here in a daze? We have defeated the darkness and made a mess of it. Now instead of enjoying the victory, what are you still thinking about?"

Ye Wuhen frowned and gently pushed Lin Yu's hand away: "Don't make trouble. Although we have dealt with the Dark Organization this time, this world is like a sea with undercurrents. Can you guarantee that there will be no new whirlpools beneath the calm surface? The power of the artifact is extremely great. If it falls into the hands of someone with bad intentions, it will be a disaster that will break the sky."

Lin Yu scratched his head after hearing this, and the playful smile on his face instantly disappeared: "Well, you are right, I thought too simply. It's like defeating the enemy on the battlefield, but there may still be remnants of the enemy waiting in the dark for an opportunity to strike."

As they were talking, Su Yao, Ling Jian, and Mo Yu also came over. Su Yao coughed lightly and slowly said, "Our sect has begun to conduct in-depth research on the power of darkness. We must understand all those dark spells and magical fluctuations. I am also compiling the various spells and enemy weaknesses encountered in this battle. This is all valuable information. If we encounter similar situations in the future, we will be well prepared."

Ling Jian clenched his fists, his eyes blazing with lightning. "The Tianjian Sect isn't idle either. The disciples are training like crazy! This encounter with the darkness is like a wake-up call for us. We can't slack off any more. We must always be prepared to face new challenges and never let the darkness succeed again!"

Mo Yu nodded, his expression serious. "The Yuhun Sect is currently searching for a safer place to store the artifacts. They are both treasures, but they can also be a source of trouble. At the same time, we are also selecting and training more disciples proficient in soul power. We must protect the artifacts as if they were our own eyes."

Ye Wuhen looked around at everyone and said firmly, "Everyone is very far-sighted. We can't rest on our laurels. This experience must be passed down to the younger generation, so they will know the horror of darkness and be prepared to protect this continent like we did."

Therefore, everyone decided to hold lectures in various sects to tell the story of the battle with the dark organization.

At the lecture, the young disciples sat around Ye Wuhen, their eyes wide as bells, full of curiosity and admiration.

A sturdy young disciple couldn't wait to ask, "Senior Ye, weren't you afraid when you fought that dark monster that was as big as a mountain? That thing looked terrifying!"

Ye Wuhen smiled slightly, a flash of memory in his eyes: "Afraid? Of course I'm afraid. But if I'm afraid, this continent will be swallowed by darkness, and I will become a sinner for all eternity. So, even if my legs are trembling, I have to bite the bullet and go ahead!"

Another clever disciple blinked and asked, "So how did you find those artifacts? It felt like a super exciting treasure hunt, and the most difficult one at that."

Lin Yu laughed and interrupted, "Little kid, that wasn't as fun as a game. We were traveling through all kinds of dangerous ruins, full of deadly mechanisms, like traps set by demons. But we had a fire and faith in our hearts, which was like a bright light, guiding us step by step to find the artifact. It was really a life-or-death struggle!"

Su Yao smiled gently and added: "Yes, faith is our most powerful weapon. When facing those powerful and desperate enemies, we are like a clenched fist, each finger is one of us. We trust and support each other, and this power can break all the darkness."

Just as everyone was lost in their memories, an intelligence officer came running over in a panic. Without even the time to greet them, he gasped, "Oh no! There's something strange happening on the edge of the continent. There's a dark aura lingering there. It's not strong, but it's like the dark clouds before a storm. It's an ominous sign. We can't take it lightly!"

When Ye Wuhen and the others heard this, they immediately felt like they were facing a formidable enemy, their eyes instantly becoming extremely sharp. Ye Wuhen stood up with a "swoosh" and put his hand on the hilt of his sword: "It seems that trouble has come again. Let's go and take a look!"

Without delay, everyone quickly prepared and sped towards the edge of the continent. Upon arriving, everyone gasped. The once vibrant forest had become withered and yellow, as if drained of its vitality. The clear river had become murky, as if flowing with dark venom. The faint aura of darkness in the air lingered around them like a ghost.

Su Yao frowned and quickly cast a detection spell, muttering something. After a while, she said worriedly, "This dark force is like a cancer, slowly eroding this land. Everyone must be careful not to be entangled by it."

Ye Wuhen's eyes flashed, and he shouted, "Don't just stand there, spread out, and find the source of this dark aura!"

Upon receiving the order, everyone quickly split into several groups and began searching the surrounding area like casting a net. Suddenly, Lin Xiaoxiao's clear voice pierced the air like an arrow: "Over here! There's something strange over here!"

Everyone quickly rushed to the scene, following the noise. They saw an ancient cavern gaping open, like the lair of a giant dark beast. The surrounding darkness was as thick as insoluble ink.

Lin Yu was impatient and rushed into the cave without saying a word: "I'll go in and take a look first. Maybe those dark things are hiding in there."

Ye Wuhen grabbed him and said in a serious tone, "Wait! You are always so impulsive. Don't act rashly this time. Let's go together."

The group cautiously entered the cave, which was dark and damp, like the entrance to hell. Strange runes flickered on the walls, like the whispers of demons. The deeper they went, the dark aura surged in like a tide, and they could hear faint, eerie whispers that seemed to come from another world, leaving them with a chilling feeling.

Ling Jian frowned and whispered, "This sound... is very strange, like it's summoning something terrifying. Everyone, be alert."

Before he could finish his words, a group of dark shadows, like black lightning, rushed out from the depths of the cave. These shadows were like ghosts, and their speed was astonishing. In the blink of an eye, they pounced on everyone, bringing with them a gust of biting cold wind.

Ye Wuhen shouted, "Prepare for battle!" At the same time, the Soul-Breaking Sword in his hand was like a dragon emerging from the sea, igniting a raging flame that instantly illuminated the dark cave.

Lin Yu was not vague either. He rushed forward with his weapon in hand, fighting and shouting, "Hmph! These guys are annoying to look at, more difficult to deal with than those dark creatures before, but I'm not afraid of you!" His attacks were as fierce as a storm, and each one was accompanied by a whistling sound of the wind. The black shadows let out bursts of sharp screams after being hit, but still rushed forward one after another.

Su Yao quickly formed seals with her hands and shouted, "The power of holy light, dispel the darkness!" A holy light shot out from her hands, piercing the shadows like a sword. However, these shadows seemed to have a certain resistance to the holy light. They only slowed down slightly before continuing to pounce. The light was like a tickle in their eyes.

Mo Yu frowned and loudly ordered the disciples of the Yuhun Sect: "Use soul power to attack their souls, find the core weakness, and hit them hard!" The disciples of the Yuhun Sect responded in unison, and the soul power shot towards the black shadow's soul like a sharp arrow.

Lin Xiaoxiao was not idle either. The talismans in her hand flew out like snowflakes. She shouted as she threw them, "Explode! Explode! Look at me blow all you ugly monsters into pieces!" The talismans exploded in the group of black shadows, creating brief gaps, but the black shadows quickly filled them up again.

In the fierce battle, Ye Wuhen's eyes flashed with lightning. He found that these shadows seemed to be controlled by something deep in the cave, like puppets. He shouted: "These shadows are being manipulated. We have to go inside and find the source of their control, otherwise there will be no end!"

As they battled, they struggled to advance deeper into the cave. Finally, at the far end of the cave, a massive dark magic circle appeared before their eyes. Within the magic circle sat a black crystal. The crystal, like the heart of darkness, emitted a suffocatingly powerful aura of darkness, and dark shadows continuously poured out of the crystal.

Lin Yu glared and cursed, "Good fellow, it's this devil that's causing trouble!"

Ye Wuhen solemnly reminded everyone: "We want to destroy this magic circle and crystal, but be careful, God knows if there are other traps waiting for us."

Everyone approached the magic circle cautiously, ready to destroy it. Suddenly, the magic circle, like an enraged beast, released a terrifyingly powerful suction force, like an invisible hand, trying to suck everyone in.

Ye Wuhen shouted: "Everyone hold on! Don't get sucked in!" He gritted his teeth and thrust the Soul-Breaking Sword into the ground, trying to resist the suction.

The others also used their own skills to stabilize themselves. Lin Yu hooked his weapon tightly onto the rocks of the cave, veins popping out of his hands; Su Yao quickly cast a spell to freeze herself, making her feel like she was rooted to the ground; Ling Jian and the disciples of the Tianjian Sect formed a sword formation, relying on each other to form a stable whole; Mo Yu commanded the disciples of the Yuhun Sect to connect with each other through soul power, like a solid chain.

Ye Wuhen shouted, "We can't be trapped by it, let's attack the magic circle together!"

Hearing the sound, everyone focused their strength and launched an attack on the magic circle. Various light, spiritual power, and weapon attacks rained down on the magic circle. The magic circle's light flickered like a candle in the wind, and its suction gradually weakened.

"Keep attacking! Don't stop!" Ye Wuhen roared.

After a tremendous effort, the magic circle finally succumbed to the attack and was destroyed with a loud bang. The black crystal shattered and turned into dust. The shadows disappeared in an instant like lifeless ashes, and the dark aura in the cave gradually dissipated like a tide.

Ye Wuhen wiped the sweat from his forehead and breathed a sigh of relief: "I was really lucky this time, I almost died here. From now on, we must strengthen patrols in every corner of the continent and not let the dark forces take advantage of us again."

Ling Jian nodded vigorously. "That's right. These dark forces are like rats, always making small moves in the shadows. We have to catch them all."