Rebirth of the Scumbag and the Retribution of the White Lotus

As the shadows crumbled, the distortions in space gradually subsided, and the world seemed to return to tranquility in an instant. The light gradually faded, and the oppressive atmosphere slowly dissipated, replaced by a peaceful atmosphere.

Zhao Shufang lowered her head, the talisman in her hand gradually losing its luster. Her shoulders trembled slightly, and she had obviously exhausted all her strength. Lu Lingyuan walked over to her and gently patted her shoulder, his eyes full of relief and approval.

"Thank you for your hard work." Lu Lingyuan's voice was gentle and powerful, like a stabilizing force that supported Zhao Shufang.

Zhao Shufang looked up with a tired but satisfied smile: "It's finally over. We did it."

Her eyes swept around. The black fog in the space had completely disappeared, and the original dark atmosphere was also cleared away. At this moment, they seemed to be standing in a brand new world. Although they were exhausted physically and mentally, the sense of accomplishment in their hearts was indescribable.

"Yes, we won." Lu Lingyuan nodded gently, a deep glint in his eyes. He knew that this battle wasn't just a contest with the shadows, but a spiritual contract between them. Zhao Shufang's growth and perseverance gave him unprecedented motivation and courage.

"However..." Zhao Shufang suddenly paused, her expression somewhat complicated. "Although this battle is over, we still haven't completely solved the fundamental problem."

Lu Lingyuan looked at her, a hint of doubt in his eyes: "What's the problem?"

"Seal." Zhao Shufang's voice was low, her eyes gleaming with deep thought. "We destroyed the shadow, but the truth hidden behind the seal has not yet been fully revealed."

Lu Lingyuan was silent for a moment, as if he understood what she meant. "Are you saying that there are still unsolved secrets behind this seal?"

Zhao Shufang nodded. "Yes. This seal can't just be used to restrain the shadow. The power hidden behind it may even be related to the order of the entire world."

Lu Lingyuan frowned. He knew Zhao Shufang never said such things lightly. Clearly, she had sensed something unusual. "So what should we do?"

Zhao Shufang took a deep breath, her eyes determined. "We must find the source of the seal and thoroughly understand its truth. Only in this way can we ensure that this power will not threaten us, or even the entire world, again."

Lu Lingyuan nodded: "I understand. In this case, we must act as soon as possible and cannot delay any longer."

"Yeah." Zhao Shufang smiled slightly, her eyes revealing a bit of determination. "Now, we have no way out."

She glanced around again, and the tranquility and emptiness of the space seemed to remind her that this was not the real end, but the beginning of another more complicated challenge.

At this moment, a wave of movement in the air caught the attention of the two. Zhao Shufang's heart trembled, and she immediately became alert: "Another change!"

Lu Lingyuan quickly drew his sword and looked around cautiously. "What's going on?"

"I don't know, but it doesn't feel like an ordinary energy fluctuation." Zhao Shufang frowned. "This power... isn't right. It seems to be concentrating somewhere."

Before he finished speaking, the fluctuations in space grew stronger. Suddenly, a beam of light shot up from the distant void, pointing directly at them. The light was so dazzling that it seemed to engulf the entire world.

"What is this?" A hint of shock flashed in Lu Lingyuan's eyes.

Zhao Shufang tightly grasped the talisman in her hand, feeling heavy in her heart. "I'm not sure, but I can feel that this power comes from deep within the seal. It seems to be summoning something..."

As soon as the words fell, the beam of light vibrated violently, followed by an even stronger suction force, as if some invisible force was pulling at their bodies. Zhao Shufang and Lu Lingyuan had to resist with all their might to avoid being dragged into the air by this force.

"We have to leave here!" Zhao Shufang said in a deep voice.

"Let's go!" Lu Lingyuan made a quick decision and took Zhao Shufang with him to retreat in the direction of the light column. However, after taking a few steps back, they found that no matter how far they went, the light column seemed to be getting closer.

"This force is fixing our direction and we can't escape." Zhao Shufang's voice was a little heavy.

"Then we can only face it." Lu Lingyuan's eyes were firm. "Are you ready?"

Zhao Shufang took a deep breath, tightly grasped the talisman, and her eyes flashed with determination: "No matter what it is, we have come this far and cannot retreat."

The two exchanged glances, then, in tacit agreement, rushed toward the source of the beam. As they approached, the beam grew stronger, nearly tearing their bodies apart. However, Zhao Shufang and Lu Lingyuan didn't stop, their strength growing with their resolve.

"We will definitely find the truth." Zhao Shufang whispered.

"Yeah." Lu Lingyuan responded, his eyes as firm as steel.

Just as they were about to reach the center of the light column, a cold voice suddenly rang out from all around, as if it had traveled through time and space: "Do you think this is the true ending?"

The voice was filled with threats and sneers. Zhao Shufang and Lu Lingyuan were instantly alert and hurriedly stopped. A vague figure gradually emerged in the light column, carrying an inexplicable sense of oppression.

"Who?" Zhao Shufang asked in a deep voice, with a wary glint in her eyes.

"I..." The figure smiled faintly, "I am the 'truth' that you cannot understand."