Rebirth of the Scumbag and the Retribution of the White Lotus

The shadow's roar shook the entire world. A powerful black light swept in like a wave, nearly consuming all the light. The air was filled with a scorching, oppressive atmosphere, as if the entire world was trembling with fear for the impending final battle. Yet, Yunxiao's eyes remained remarkably calm, as if he was the only one who could see hope in this darkness.

"The crystal core is right there!" Yun Xiao pointed fiercely at the black shadow's chest, his voice filled with determination. "Only by destroying it can we put an end to this!"

"I understand!" Lu Lingyuan and Zhao Shufang exerted force at the same time, turning into two cold lights, and quickly pounced on the two sides of the black shadow, attracting the black shadow's attention and launching a fierce attack at the same time.

Yunxiao took a deep breath, quickly gathering all his spiritual energy and spells, preparing to launch the final attack. The air around him swirled rapidly, and his spiritual energy gathered into a brilliant beam of light, which shot straight towards the black shadow's chest like a meteor from outer space.

However, at that moment, a dull sound suddenly emanated from within the shadow's body. The black crystal core, as if sensing Yunxiao's attack, instantly unleashed a powerful counterattack, nearly collapsing the surrounding space.

"Everyone be careful!" Zhao Shufang shouted, a trace of worry flashed in her eyes, and she immediately cast a protective formation to try to block the impending dark attack.

But all this seemed only temporary. The power of the black crystal core erupted with unprecedented might, nearly rendering all their attacks in vain. Under the control of the crystal core, the dark force became even more fierce, seemingly endless.

"We can't delay this any longer!" Yun Xiao gritted his teeth, finally deciding to give it his all. He poured all his spiritual energy into the talisman and swung it violently. The talisman instantly transformed into a blazing beam of light, striking directly at the black crystal core.

As the talisman's beam of light contacted the black crystal core, the entire space suddenly shook. The black crystal core let out a heart-wrenching scream, instantly reacting violently. The black light surged in all directions like a flood, and the shadow's form began to distort violently at that moment.

"Quick! Concentrate all your strength!" Yunxiao's voice was like thunder. Zhao Shufang and Lu Lingyuan mobilized all their spiritual power without hesitation, coordinated with Yunxiao's attack, and concentrated their firepower to launch the final attack on the crystal core.

This blow seemed like the final blow of a mighty army. As the talisman's beam of light continued to intensify, the black crystal core finally emitted a huge explosion. The entire dark space began to collapse violently, and the black shadow's body also quickly disintegrated, turning into countless fragments that flew into the air.

As the shadows dissipated, the dark forces began to recede, and the distorted space began to return to normal. The black light gradually dissipated, and the surrounding air finally became fresh.

"It's finally over." Zhao Shufang breathed a sigh of relief, a tired but satisfied smile on her face.

Lu Lingyuan also let out a long breath and wiped the sweat from his forehead: "This time it was really close to death. Yunxiao, your 'Phoenix Fire Divine Formation' is indeed powerful!"

Yunxiao didn't respond immediately. Instead, he silently gazed at the spot where the shadow had completely dissipated, a deep thought flashing in his eyes. "Although we destroyed the shadow, the darkness of this world will not disappear so easily. The power of darkness has long since permeated every inch of this continent; it's merely hidden for now."

Zhao Shufang was slightly stunned when she heard this, and turned to look at Yunxiao: "Are you saying that the real dark power has not been completely eradicated?"

Yunxiao was silent for a moment, then nodded gently. "Yes. The shadow was merely a part of the dark forces. Although it has been destroyed, the true manipulator hidden behind it may still be somewhere, waiting for an opportunity to strike."

"Then what should we do?" Lu Lingyuan asked with a hint of nervousness in his tone.

"We must be more careful and continue searching for the source of the dark power." Yunxiao's tone was full of determination. "Although we have won this battle, the true test of the war has just begun."

Zhao Shufang gripped her whisk tightly, a determined light flashing in her eyes. "No matter how powerful the dark force is, we will find its source and eradicate it completely!"

Lu Lingyuan also gripped the hilt of his sword tightly, his eyes full of fighting spirit: "Yes, no matter how powerful the darkness is, we will never let it succeed!"

Yun Xiao looked at the two people's eyes, and his heart warmed. He finally smiled: "Let's welcome the true light together."

As the shadows vanished, the surrounding sky gradually brightened, and sunlight streamed through the clouds, illuminating the entire continent. This dark catastrophe had finally ended, but Yunxiao, Zhao Shufang, and Lu Lingyuan knew in their hearts that new challenges still awaited them.