Rebirth of the Scumbag and the Retribution of the White Lotus

In the darkness, as Yunxiao's words faded, the oppressive feeling in the air grew heavier. Zhao Shufang narrowed her eyes slightly, her heart filled with doubt and unease. "You said the real power doesn't just lie in the hands of these people? What exactly is that?" she asked anxiously.

Yunxiao took a deep breath and looked around, as if searching for a safe haven. His gaze was no longer calm and confident, but instead held a subtle nervousness. "The power behind these shadows is beyond your comprehension." He spoke in a low voice, as if pondering how to reveal the hidden truth.

Suddenly, the surrounding space shifted again. The shadows' movements became more intense, as if drawn by some powerful force. Their forms shifted constantly, seemingly no longer the fleeting shadows they once were, but coalescing into a massive entity.

"They're regaining their physical form!" Zhao Shufang's pupils suddenly contracted, and she turned sharply towards Yunxiao, "We must stop them! Otherwise, everything will be over!"

Yunxiao didn't respond immediately. He stared at the growing shadows, a complex emotion flickering in his eyes. "We can't stop them," he whispered. "Their physical forms are nearly complete. Whether we can truly stop them is beyond our control."

"What are you talking about?" Zhao Shufang was stunned. She immediately realized that what Yunxiao said was not simple. "What are these black shadows? What are they doing? Why didn't you tell us before?"

Yunxiao finally breathed a sigh of relief, his grip on his staff loosening slightly. He looked at Zhao Shufang with a complicated expression. "This isn't something you can fully understand, and I've never considered sharing this with you," he said in a low voice. "These shadows aren't just ordinary evil forces, but the product of a broken seal. They're unleashed evil spirits, and behind this lies a vast conspiracy."

"Conspiracy?" Lu Lingyuan finally spoke in a serious voice. "What conspiracy? Why are they here?"

Yunxiao frowned, his gaze solemn. "These evil spirits weren't summoned by humans, but rather by an ancient entity long since vanished. Thousands of years ago, a powerful cultivation sect, driven by its desire for forbidden power, ultimately unleashed a catastrophe. These evil spirits are the result of that catastrophe. They were sealed away in various corners of space, but now, they've finally broken free and returned to this world."

After hearing this, Zhao Shufang's mind raced with complex images. She took a deep breath and tried to calm herself. "If they were disasters caused by ancient entities, why are they appearing before us now?"

"Because that ancient power is trying to regain its power." Yunxiao's expression grew even more serious. "Almost all conspiracies and disasters ultimately lead to this. The balance of this world is gradually being destroyed."

He paused, then continued, "These evil spirits aren't simply evil forces. There's a more powerful entity behind them. This entity's goal isn't to destroy the world, but to regain control of everything and change the existing laws."

Zhao Shufang frowned. "So what should we do now? Now that the seal has been broken, this power can no longer be easily eliminated. What can we do?"

Yunxiao looked down at the golden staff in his hand, seemingly contemplating how to handle the situation. "Although these evil spirits have broken free from their seal, it doesn't mean they can easily rebuild their power. If we can completely eliminate these shadows, their master's plan will be completely thwarted."

"But how do we eliminate them?" Lu Lingyuan's words were filled with doubt, his eyes filled with obvious anxiety. "These forces seem extremely powerful. How can we deal with them?"

Yunxiao's eyes flickered, as if he were lost in deep thought. He hesitated for a moment, then finally looked up at Zhao Shufang and Lu Lingyuan. "Your strength has increased, but the key to this battle lies not just in your external strength, but in the power of your hearts."

"The power of the mind?" Zhao Shufang and Lu Lingyuan asked almost at the same time.

"Yes," Yunxiao's tone became more serious. "The most powerful thing about these evil spirits is that they can exploit people's fears, desires, and dark emotions to erode their minds. You must defeat them spiritually and find the strength deep within yourself."

Zhao Shufang was silent for a moment. She turned to look at Lu Lingyuan, a sudden surge of conviction rising within her. "We've never given up hope, and we won't today," she said, her fists clenched tightly. "I don't believe these shadows can control our minds."

"Okay!" Lu Lingyuan responded without hesitation, his eyes gleaming with an unyielding light, "We won't let them succeed!"

Yunxiao nodded slightly and waved his long staff gently. A bright light spun in the air and condensed into a strong barrier, protecting the three of them.

"Remember," Yunxiao's voice became more steady, "your mind is your strongest weapon. No matter how dark the situation, you must never let fear dictate your decisions."

Following Yunxiao's reminder, the black shadows finally condensed into substance. Their shapes became clearer and clearer, like monsters crawling out of the dark abyss, hideous and terrifying, emitting a strong evil aura.

Zhao Shufang took a deep breath and slowly closed her eyes. She tried to empty her mind, feeling the energy flowing through her body, trying to find the deepest peace and strength within. Lu Lingyuan also closed his eyes and took a deep breath, ready to completely clear all distractions at this moment.

The roars of the shadows were getting closer and closer, their power surging. But in the hearts of Zhao Shufang and Lu Lingyuan, a strong belief gradually rose - they could defeat everything, even the darkest existence.

"We will never surrender." A firm voice sounded in Zhao Shufang's heart, as if this sentence was not only her own, but also a challenge to the black shadow.

As her voice rang out, the surrounding darkness gradually began to shift, and the shadows seemed to hesitate at this moment. The clash of darkness and light gradually grew more intense, and the faith in their hearts was the most powerful force in all of this.