The Great Doctor Girl

A few days later, the base alarm suddenly sounded, and the monitoring system showed that strange energy fluctuations appeared in the underground fortress in the military restricted area again, and they were stronger than last time.

Zhen Lingyue quickly assembled the special operations team and looked at me with a questioning look in his eyes.

My heart sank, knowing that the "shadow" couldn't wait any longer. The battle with the unknown power of another world was about to begin again, and this time, the danger would only increase. We must once again step into that dangerous place, face the fear beyond our cognition, and guard the boundary between this world and the other world.

When we stepped into the forest again, the atmosphere was even more eerie and depressing than last time. The animals in the forest had long disappeared, and the surroundings were eerily quiet, as if silenced by an invisible force.

As we approached the underground fortress, we saw a layer of faint light attached to the ruins, as if energy from another world was beginning to erode the surroundings.

As we entered, the pungent smell became stronger and stronger, and the red lights on the passage monitoring system flashed wildly, like an enraged demon.

In the core laboratory, the blue light of the device not only reappeared, but also became brighter, and the runes moved like living things, buzzing.

The huge dark figure was looming in the blue light, as if mocking our return. The surrounding space was distorted so much that cracks appeared on the ground, and silver light seeped out from them, like "tentacles" from another world, tentatively reaching out to this world.

I took a deep breath, suppressed my fear, and clenched the silver needle and rune, ready to fight against the out-of-control "Gate of Light and Shadow" again. I knew that this battle was related to the fate of two worlds, and I must not retreat. Even if there was little hope, I had to find a glimmer of hope in the intersection of light and shadow, protect the world behind, and not let the unknown fear swallow everything.

At this moment, every breath of air was filled with tension and determination, and a war was about to break out.

Zhen Lingyue's voice came from the communicator, low and calm: "Everyone, enter combat mode, follow the established plan, each team will perform their duties, and no one is allowed to act on their own."

The special operations team members quickly dispersed and settled in various places in the laboratory.

They were agile and had eyes as sharp as eagles, and the process of setting up the defense line was not delayed.

As for me, I sat cross-legged in front of the core device, holding a copper coin compass, silently reciting Taoist mantras, and concentrating all my thoughts on this turbulent space.

Although the silver needle successfully sealed the "Gate of Light and Shadow" last time, it was only a temporary measure and did not completely eradicate the power of the other world.

Now, the changes in the rune array are more complex, the blue light is more turbulent, and the breath of the other world almost corrodes the entire laboratory.

The cold and oppressive force made me realize that simple talisman needles were no longer able to resist this powerful erosion.

"Luo Shu, what do you need us to do?" Zhen Lingyue stood behind me, his voice low but with a hint of anxiety.

I looked up at him with a serious expression: "This time it's not the talisman needles that we rely on, but the formation." After that, I took out a roll of yellowed talisman silk from my backpack, which was full of mysterious and incomprehensible rune patterns.

Zhen Lingyue took a look, frowned and asked, "What is this?"

"Nine Heavens Xirang Sealing Formation." I spread the silk talisman flat on the ground, my fingertips quickly sketching out several key symbols. "It can draw on the vital energy of heaven and earth, invoking the power of the mountains and rivers, to completely seal the energy source of the 'Gate of Light and Shadow.' However, setting up the formation will take time, and I'll need you to block those things for me."

Zhen Lingyue nodded and decisively ordered: "Everyone, protect Luo Shu, at all costs!"

The process of setting up the formation requires extremely high concentration.

The copper coin compass in my hand spun rapidly, making a low buzzing sound, and the needle pointed to the center point of the core device, as if guiding me to synchronize with the surrounding energy field.

I placed the eight soul-calming stones that I had prepared long ago in the four corners of the laboratory. The soul-calming stones emitted a faint green light, and the air currents between them gradually formed a subtle resonance.

At the same time, I chanted something, circulated my internal energy, and activated the patterns on the talisman one by one.

"When the universe was first created, the laws of nature were hidden.

Now we have encountered Xiran, and the formation is about to be broken.

Numerology follows the track, with numerology as the guide,

The stars are turning, technology is taking over.

Use the mind to control thoughts and gather my true essence.

Break the seal of delusion and escape the abyss of the nine heavens.

Yin and Yang reversed, the five elements reached their peak, the formation patterns burst, and the Xirang returned.

All Dharma images are in accordance with my wishes. Once the decree is issued, the remaining formations will be sealed and released!"

"Om-"

As the talisman vibrated, the energy in the laboratory began to fluctuate.

The originally raging blue light seemed to be suppressed by an invisible hand and gradually became stable.

But at this moment, a low roar came from the depths of the core device, followed by the appearance of more blue light and shadows.

"Enemy attack!" Zhen Lingyue roared, and the special operations team quickly launched a counterattack.

However, these lights and shadows are obviously more powerful than before, and bullets, rune bullets and even electromagnetic interference are difficult to effectively resist.

"Luo Shu, there are more and more of them!" Zhen Lingyue reminded me loudly while resisting the impact of light and shadow.

I took a deep breath, pushed my internal energy to the limit, formed seals with my hands, and pressed them on the center of the talisman.

In an instant, a powerful aura rose from the talisman, and the green light of the soul-calming stone became brighter and brighter, eventually turning into a circular barrier, isolating the core device from the light and shadow.

"The formation has been activated, but it's not enough!" I raised my hand and pointed at the core device. "That's the key point of the formation. We must inject more power to completely close the 'Gate of Light and Shadow'!"

Zhen Lingyue looked at the core device with a complicated expression: "Stronger power...you mean-?"

"Yes, I need to use the power of thunder." I gritted my teeth and took out a short sword covered with runes.

This short sword is called "Lei Yin", a magic weapon passed down by the ancestors. It can attract thunder from the nine heavens and directly strike all evil things.

However, this technique is also extremely dangerous, and if you are not careful you may end up in trouble.

"Attract lightning?" Zhen Lingyue's eyes darkened. "Are you sure you can hold on?"

"There is no other choice." I said firmly, raised the Lightning Sword above my head, and chanted the "Thunder Magic Mantra":

"Nine Heavens respond, thunderbolts borrow the power!

The thunder of heaven obeys my command and destroys the evil spirits!"

Before he could finish his words, bursts of muffled thunder were heard over the laboratory, and a deafening roar sounded as if the entire space was torn apart.

A flash of lightning streaked through the void and struck the Lightning Sword directly. The dazzling lightning instantly illuminated the entire laboratory.

The lightning flowed into the talisman along the lightning sword. The runes on the talisman suddenly shone with dazzling golden light. The soul-calming stone emitted a deafening buzzing sound, resonating with the lightning.

The blue light inside the core device began to vibrate violently, and the rune array gradually collapsed, apparently unable to maintain its original operation.

However, the collapse of the blue light did not end. A vague shadow vaguely emerged from the depths of the core device - it was the embodiment of the power of another world, carrying a suffocating pressure, as if trying to compete with me for control of the formation.

"Team Leader Zhen!" I shouted sharply, "Help me hold it back, or the formation will backfire!"

Zhen Lingyue rushed forward without any hesitation and led the special forces team in a desperate fight with the shadow.

I concentrated on guiding the power of thunder and infusing it into the last rune of the talisman.

"Go!" With the last loud shout, the golden light of the talisman burst out completely, turning into a dazzling beam of light shooting straight into the sky.

The core device collapsed under the impact of this force, and the blue light, shadow and the breath of the other world all dissipated.

The entire laboratory fell into deathly silence, with only the sound of the talisman slowly burning to ashes.

Zhen Lingyue walked over to me, helped me up even though I was almost exhausted, and asked in a complicated tone, "Is it over?"

I looked up at the empty core device, a hint of worry in my eyes. "It's only a temporary seal. But that power won't stop. We must find its source and completely sever its connection with the real world."

Zhen Lingyue nodded, his eyes determined: "Then next, we will go straight to its lair and put an end to this."

Zhen Lingyue was silent for a moment, his eyes solemnly scanning the messy laboratory scene. Then he said firmly, "Luo Shu, this is not the end, but the beginning. The power of the other world is already testing the present world. We can't just sit and wait for it to strike back again. Next, you need to tell me how to find its root."

I adjusted my slightly trembling body and raised my hand to pick up the half-burned fragment of the talisman on the ground.

These ancient runes still emit a faint golden light, as if whispering messages from another world.

My gaze was profound, and I whispered, "The core energy source of that gate might not be here. The remaining aura after the burning talisman indicates that its roots have penetrated deep into another dimension. This dimension... is likely a borderland."

Zhen Lingyue frowned: "Border area?"

I nodded. "It's the weak link between this world and the otherworld. It's not only the core support for the 'Gate of Light and Shadow,' but also the source of the infiltration of otherworldly power. Only by finding it can we truly solve the problem." I lifted the compass and placed the fragment in its center. I made hand gestures and silently chanted, "The Heavenly Gang is awakened, the Dao gate is revealed, pointing to the dark path and breaking through the maze."

The copper coin compass hummed softly, and the needle spun rapidly, finally stopping in a certain direction. Then, a clear guiding voice rang out: "Nanshan Devil Cry Valley, where heaven and man separate."

"Nanshan Ghost Valley..." Zhen Lingyue repeated the name, his brows furrowed tighter and tighter.

He looked down at the map, his expression growing even more serious. "That place is a top-secret restricted area that's been sealed for decades. Back then, due to numerous mysterious disappearances, the military sealed it off. No wonder the other world chose it as its border."

I slowly stood up. My body hadn't fully recovered yet, but my expression was resolute. "Be it a restricted area or a remote location, we must penetrate it this time. Otherwise, the seal of the 'Gate of Light and Shadow' will only be a temporary solution. We can't let this world become their paradise."

Zhen Lingyue's eyes glared, and he stood up straight, giving orders into the communicator: "All team members, immediately prepare your equipment and head to Nanshan Devil's Cry Valley. We must arrive before sunrise!"

Preparations for the operation were quickly launched.

The special operations team members quickly restocked their equipment, and I added more necessary magical tools to my backpack: an ancient Bagua bronze mirror, a purple gold compass, a peach wood sword, a protective amulet, and a bottle of "Soul-Guiding Sand" extracted from my master's secret technique...

Zhen Lingyue came over and handed me a military dagger. His tone was calm but unyielding: "Use this for self-defense. If your magic weapons don't work, at least this can help you fight back."

I took the dagger, and said with a slight smile: "Don't worry, Captain Zhen, I won't let you down."

As night deepened, everyone drove towards Nanshan in military off-road vehicles.

The closer we got to our destination, the deeper the wind outside the car became, and the darker the air in the forest became.

Several team members couldn't help but whisper to each other: "This place really looks like the legendary Ghost Valley. It doesn't look auspicious at all."