Rebirth of the Scumbag and the Retribution of the White Lotus

The power of darkness rushed towards Zhao Shufang and Lu Lingyuan like a flood. Space seemed to be cut into countless pieces, and shadows surged continuously, as if a huge army was about to devour them. In this dark world, their figures seemed so small, and the oppressive feeling around them was like a huge rock pressing down on their chests.

"We have to speed up." Yunxiao's voice came from behind them, clear and firm.

Zhao Shufang's heartbeat quickened. She knew the enemy before her was no ordinary being, but a dark force beyond human comprehension. It could feed on the soul, tearing at a person's deepest fears and weaknesses. She took a deep breath and closed her eyes slightly, trying to block out external distractions and focus.

"Ling Yuan, we need to join forces." She whispered, with a hint of urgency in her voice.

Lu Lingyuan didn't hesitate at all. He grabbed her hand, his eyes flashing with determination. "I will always be by your side, Shufang."

The two exchanged glances, their tacit coordination causing their hearts to beat in unison. Zhao Shufang silently chanted a spell in her heart, and a cool aura surged from her body. In an instant, the surrounding space seemed to freeze, and the dark shadows were isolated by a layer of light.

"Is this your power?" A low voice suddenly sounded, as if coming from the depths of the distant darkness.

Zhao Shufang and Lu Lingyuan turned around at the same time, only to see a black shadow slowly emerging. It was a faceless being, and its figure was blurry, but the aura it exuded was chilling.

"As expected, you can stop me temporarily, but you can't stop me forever." The shadow's voice was full of mockery, "You are nothing but mortals who think you are superior."

Zhao Shufang didn't flinch, staring coldly at the shadow. "Do you think you can defeat us? We are no longer the fragile people we once were."

Lu Lingyuan said with equal resolve, "We are not fighting alone." He raised his head, his eyes determined. "Every moment of growth is a release of our inner strength. Every storm we experience will become the driving force for our future struggles."

"Your strength is but temporary and will eventually crumble." The shadow's voice grew increasingly deeper, as if to crush their will. "You rely on empty hope."

Zhao Shufang's face darkened, and she smiled coldly. "We rely on each other's faith, not just the power in front of us."

Before she finished her words, she instantly cast a massive magic circle, restraining the surrounding dark forces under her control. The entire space seemed to be solidified by her power. The shadow suddenly felt a huge pressure, and its figure twisted slightly, but it still maintained an indifferent expression.

"Do you think such a formation can deal with me?" The black shadow sneered, and then the darkness around it began to wriggle and penetrate into the formation cast by Zhao Shufang, as if nothing could withstand the endless darkness.

"We won't give up easily." Zhao Shufang's voice was cold but firm.

She took a deep breath, mobilizing all the spiritual energy in her body. The talisman in her hand quickly condensed, transforming into a strong light, and rushed directly towards the dark shadow. As the talisman was released, there seemed to be a strong vibration between heaven and earth, and the light shone in all directions, illuminating the surrounding darkness.

However, the black shadow still did not dissipate, but became more condensed, and the huge force almost made the entire space unable to move.

"You can't do it, foolish mortals." The shadow's voice sounded again, his tone full of disdain. "Your power cannot compare with mine."

Lu Lingyuan clenched his fists, his eyes gleaming with determination. "You're right. Our strength isn't enough to compete with the forces of darkness, but we're not mere mortals." He turned to look at Zhao Shufang. "We have each other, and we have faith."

Zhao Shufang nodded gently, as if there were an invisible resonance between the two of them. She knew that only by uniting together could they possibly defeat the darkness before them. She once again focused her spiritual energy, and the talisman in her hand glowed even more intensely, as if it could tear through everything.

"Ling Yuan!" Zhao Shufang whispered, "Let's go together."

"Okay!" Lu Lingyuan responded without hesitation, stretched out his hand and shook hers tightly. The power was transferred between the two of them, and an unprecedented powerful aura suddenly burst out from them.

A trace of fluctuation finally appeared on the black shadow's face, and its figure began to twist instantly, as if it had suffered a huge impact.

"You..." The shadow's voice became increasingly hoarse, "You shouldn't have such power..."

"We have faith, we have love, and we have something more powerful than darkness." Zhao Shufang's voice was gentle but firm. "We will not let you destroy our hope."

The two men combined to deliver a final blow. A powerful beam of light streaked through the darkness like a meteor, hurtling straight towards the shadow's heart. The shadow's body suddenly twisted violently, as if unable to withstand the force of the blow. With a shrill scream, it was instantly swallowed by the light.

After a moment, all the darkness gradually dissipated, the surrounding scene became quiet, and the oppressive feeling in the air began to disappear.

Zhao Shufang and Lu Lingyuan stood there, their breathing rapid, but their eyes gleaming with triumph. They knew that this battle was not only a victory over the forces of darkness, but also a victory over their inner fears and anxieties.

Yunxiao approached from a distance, a pleased smile on his face. "Well done! You've overcome your greatest challenge yet."

Zhao Shufang and Lu Lingyuan smiled at each other. Although they were tired, their hearts were full of strength.

"Now, the darkness has been eliminated, and our mission is accomplished." Yun Xiao said calmly, "You have reached the end of all this, but this is also a new beginning."

Zhao Shufang and Lu Lingyuan nodded. They knew that the road ahead would still be difficult, but no matter how dangerous it was, they would walk side by side.

As the last ray of darkness dissipated, a new dawn came behind them.