Rebirth of the Scumbag and the Retribution of the White Lotus

The beam of light quickly vanished, and Zhao Shufang and Lu Lingyuan were swallowed up by the deep darkness. The world around them seemed to lose all color in an instant. There was no sound, as if they had entered a deserted void.

"Where...is this place?" Zhao Shufang whispered, her voice echoing in the empty space, as if it were infinitely amplified.

Lu Lingyuan didn't answer, but simply held her hand tightly, his heart racing. The oppressive feeling here made him feel an unprecedented sense of isolation and helplessness. Even though they had experienced countless life-and-death trials before, the current situation made them feel completely lost.

At this moment, the darkness around began to fluctuate slightly, and then a light blue light condensed from the air, gradually forming a huge floating rune.

"Is this the trial we have to face?" Zhao Shufang stared at the rune intently, with a cautious glint in her eyes.

The runes flickered, and suddenly, the surrounding space began to distort, like a cracked mirror. As the spatial rifts appeared, low roars could be heard in the distance, as if some monster were crawling out of the cracks.

"Were we taken to another dimension?" There was a hint of uncertainty in Lu Lingyuan's tone. Obviously, he didn't understand the true meaning of this space.

"Perhaps this is the beginning of some kind of test," Zhao Shufang analyzed. "These cracks look like passages to different dimensions. Behind each passage, there may be challenges we must face."

Before she could finish her words, a massive black shadow suddenly leaped from the crevice and rushed towards them. It was a massive, scaly monster, emitting a foul odor and an oppressive aura. Its eyes flashed blood-red, and it seemed to completely ignore any obstacles in its path as it charged straight towards Zhao Shufang and Lu Lingyuan.

"What is this thing?" Zhao Shufang was stunned and quickly retreated, trying to avoid the monster's attack, but she clearly felt that the monster's power was far beyond her imagination, and she would probably not be able to deal with it relying on her own abilities.

Lu Lingyuan grabbed her without hesitation, and instantly released a strong aura, forming an indestructible defensive shield that blocked the monster's attack.

The monster's massive body slammed into the shield, creating a deafening roar. Following that roar, the space vibrated violently again, and the cracks around it began to widen, as if more monsters were crawling out.

"Are these monsters part of the trial?" Zhao Shufang thought quickly, a hint of vigilance flashing in her eyes. "Their numbers and strength are increasing. This is obviously not a coincidence."

Lu Lingyuan's face was tense. Without hesitation, he protected Zhao Shufang behind him, his eyes filled with determination. "No matter what they are, we must find a way to break through."

The monster refused to give up, repeatedly striking the shield, its aura growing stronger, as if harboring a deep hostility towards their presence. Zhao Shufang knew that simple defense wouldn't last long; they had to find a breakthrough to avoid an endless stalemate.

"I'll attract them, and you attack from behind!" Zhao Shufang suddenly said with a firm look.

Lu Lingyuan turned around suddenly, a hint of doubt and worry flashed in his eyes, "What are you going to do?"

"This is only the first wave of trials. We must find the core of this dimension as soon as possible. The monsters' attacks are merely superficial. We can't be trapped here." Zhao Shufang's voice was firm, clearly having made a decision. "I'll hold them back while you seize the opportunity to break through."

"No!" Lu Lingyuan immediately shook his head, his voice anxious, "How can I let you face so many monsters alone?"

Zhao Shufang smiled slightly and took his hand. "I believe in us. You and I are together. No matter what we face, we can solve it. I'm just buying you some time to find a way out as soon as possible."

Lu Lingyuan was silent for a moment, then, seeing the uncompromising determination in Zhao Shufang's eyes, he finally nodded. "Okay, but we must fight side by side."

"Let's go together." Zhao Shufang's tone was firm and her eyes were no longer vague.

With a light leap, she instantly charged forward at the monster, causing the air to vibrate. The magical weapon in Zhao Shufang's hand flew out, transforming into a brilliant beam of light, heading towards the monster. Her movements were swift and precise, and the magical weapon shone with countless runes, forming a powerful attack wave that instantly struck the monster's chest.

The monster let out a deafening roar, the pain making it furious, and it immediately counterattacked. Zhao Shufang quickly used her skills to evade the monster's attack and maintain her distance. Meanwhile, Lu Lingyuan, behind him, tacitly mobilized his powerful spiritual power. A blade of light swiftly pierced the air and struck fiercely at another monster that had emerged from the crack.

After being hit, the monster's body shook, and a flash of anger flashed in its eyes. It turned its head and pounced on Lu Lingyuan. But Zhao Shufang had already foreseen this scene. She waved the talisman in time, pushing a powerful aura in the direction of the monster.

"Now!" Zhao Shufang shouted loudly.

Lu Lingyuan understood and suddenly increased his spiritual power output. The light blade slashed down again, accurately hitting the monster's vitals. The monster let out a painful roar, and finally fell to the ground, turning into a puff of black smoke and disappearing.

Zhao Shufang didn't stop, quickly searching for the movements of other monsters. She knew the number of monsters wouldn't decrease easily, and she and Lu Lingyuan had to find the final breakthrough in this darkness.

"Hurry, keep going!" Zhao Shufang didn't give herself and Lu Lingyuan much time to breathe, leading him quickly towards a crack in the darkness. She knew in her heart that only by finding the core of this dimension could this trial truly end.

The two walked side by side, their pace getting faster and faster, and their figures gradually disappeared into the endless darkness.