Rebirth of the Scumbag and the Retribution of the White Lotus

The air in the hall suddenly grew heavy, and Zhao Shufang and Lu Lingyuan subconsciously became alert. The shadowy figure gradually became clearer, revealing a stern face. The black-robed figure wore a mask, obscuring most of his features, leaving only a pair of eyes flashing with a cold light.

Zhao Shufang took a deep breath, her eyes sharp as a knife: "Who are you?"

The man in black robes didn't answer immediately. Instead, he smiled, a smile so cold it sent shivers down his spine. "You've gone too far." His voice was low, as if coming from the shadows. "This wasn't supposed to be your story."

Lu Lingyuan stood beside Zhao Shufang, his eyes fixed on the man in black robes. "Are you one of them, the messenger of the 'Master'?"

The black-robed man didn't deny it, and nodded gently. "Yes, I am a messenger of the 'Master.' You are so close to me, you have found almost all the clues. I am only one step away from understanding the true secrets of the 'Land of Dawn.'"

Zhao Shufang's expression changed slightly. "The secret of 'Dawn's Land'? What on earth are you planning?"

The black-robed man suddenly revealed a hint of a cold smile. "You already know enough, but it's far from enough. The Master's plan is beyond your comprehension. You can't change anything."

"Really?" Zhao Shufang's voice was low, her eyes flashing with determination. "We will change. No matter how big your plan is, today, all the secrets will come to light."

The black-robed man chuckled, seemingly unfazed by Zhao Shufang's words. He slowly took a step forward, leaning slightly as if in a provocation. Suddenly, he reached out to the stone tablet, his fingers lightly touching the cracks in the tablet. Instantly, the symbols around the tablet began to glow, and the atmosphere in the entire hall became even more oppressive.

"You shouldn't do this." Lu Lingyuan said cautiously, a flash of anger in his eyes. He had realized that the man in black robes was clearly touching some taboo.

"Why not?" The black-robed figure looked at them with disdain as he manipulated the stone tablet. "Do you think you can stop the Master's plan with your own strength? This isn't just the fate of one person, it's the fate of the entire world."

Zhao Shufang clenched her fists and calmly analyzed, "You want to activate this stone tablet and awaken the power within it, right?"

The black-robed figure didn't answer, but his actions undoubtedly confirmed Zhao Shufang's suspicions. The cracks in the stone tablet grew wider, emitting a suffocating force. The air began to stagnate, as if all life force had been sucked away.

"You're playing with fire." Zhao Shufang sneered, a flicker of determination in her eyes. "You know, the power of this place has its limits. Even if the 'Dominator's' plan is powerful, it can't wantonly disrupt the balance."

The black-robed man ignored her words, remaining focused on the stone tablet in his hand. As he continued to cast the spell, Zhao Shufang and Lu Lingyuan exchanged glances, and almost simultaneously, without hesitation, they launched their attacks.

Zhao Shufang summoned her metaphysical abilities, and a glittering golden talisman condensed in her hand, hurling it fiercely at the black-robed figure. Meanwhile, Lu Lingyuan, through his focused internal energy, condensed a powerful stream of air, which flew directly behind the black-robed figure.

However, the black-robed figure seemed prepared. He dodged Zhao Shufang's spell with a flick of his side, and at the same time, swung his black staff, deflecting Lu Lingyuan's airflow back. The two streams of air collided violently, causing the air to vibrate instantly and stir up a gust of wind.

"You think you can deal with me like this?" The black-robed man finally raised his head, his eyes flashing coldly under his mask. "You're still far from it."

Zhao Shufang didn't let her guard down. She knew the battle was far from over. She took a deep breath, adjusted her breathing, and quickly formed an even more powerful spell in her hand. A look of determination flashed in her eyes. "Since that's the case, let's try this move."

She quickly waved her arm and threw the talisman into the air. The talisman burst into a dazzling light in the air. As the talisman spread out, a huge light net quickly enveloped the entire hall. The black-robed man watched the light net gradually approach, and a trace of vigilance flashed in his eyes. He waved his hand violently, and black energy waves burst out from his body, trying to resist Zhao Shufang's talisman.

"With such limited power, you dare to go against the emissary of the 'Dominator'?" The black-robed man's voice was tinged with disdain, but he also realized that Zhao Shufang and Lu Lingyuan before him were no ordinary enemies. He quickly activated a defensive magic circle, and black energy formed a powerful barrier around him, blocking the talisman's light network.

"It seems you have some strength, but it's still not enough." Zhao Shufang sneered, "Since you are so confident, then let me see the true power of the 'Dominator'!"

The black-robed man chuckled disdainfully. Suddenly, he waved his hand, and a vast black energy began to gather. The entire hall seemed to be under his control. He said coldly, "What you can see is always only a part. The true power is beyond your reach."

Suddenly, the stone tablet shook violently, the surrounding symbols burst into dazzling light, and the entire hall began to distort. Zhao Shufang and Lu Lingyuan felt a strong sense of oppression, as if an invisible force was attacking from all directions.

"Retreat quickly!" Lu Lingyuan shouted, quickly pulled Zhao Shufang's hand and tried to retreat.

However, the voice of the black-robed man rang in their ears: "You cannot escape. The power of 'Dawnbreak Land' has awakened."

As these words fell, the space of the entire hall completely collapsed. The strong energy fluctuations made the two men unable to resist. They could only watch as the black-robed man walked step by step towards the crack of the stone tablet, and everything around them seemed to be falling into an unknown abyss.