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Desperate Counterattack Breaking the Spirit Pearl

"Hao Yang..." I whispered, using my last bit of strength. "I've got an idea..." He struggled to open his eyes, a look filled with pain yet also a glimmer of hope. I leaned over and told him my plan. It was risky, practically a gamble, but we had no other choice. Though Hao Yang was severely injured and pale, he nodded firmly, indicating his willingness to cooperate.

The power of the spirit pearl intensified again, and the barrier creaked under the weight. I felt like a small boat in a storm, ready to be swallowed by the waves at any moment. I gritted my teeth, staring intently at the spirit pearl, waiting for the next lull. Every second felt like an eternity, my heartbeat deafening.

Finally, the power of the spirit pearl weakened again, and the interval period arrived!

"Now!" I shouted, gathering all the remaining system power into a dazzling beam of light that shot directly at the core of the spirit pearl. At the same time, Hao Yang also mobilized the last of his strength. A powerful energy burst out from his body, combining with my power to form an even more powerful force, fiercely slamming into the weak point of the spirit pearl.

At that moment, the whole space seemed to stand still.

I felt like all my strength had been drained out of me. I collapsed to the ground, gasping for breath. Hao Yang also collapsed to the side, but there was a hint of a smile on his face.

The spirit pearl hadn't anticipated our counterattack during the interval, and was caught off guard. It let out a sharp cry, its light flickering, as if it had been severely damaged.

But soon, the light of the spirit pearl returned to normal and became even more dazzling. An even more powerful force erupted from the spirit pearl and swept towards us.

"Oh no!" I cried in my heart and wanted to dodge, but it was too late.

I felt myself struck by a tremendous force, my body flying backwards like a kite with its string cut, and I fell heavily to the ground. A mouthful of blood spurted out of my mouth, and my vision went blurry.

"Wei Yao!" Hao Yang's voice came from a distance, filled with anxiety and worry.

I tried to open my eyes, but they felt incredibly heavy. Just as I was about to lose consciousness, I saw a blurry figure appear before me. It was light and agile, emitting a faint fluorescent light, like a beautiful elf.

"Don't be afraid..." A clear voice sounded in my ears, "I'm here to help you..."

I tried hard to see her clearly, but ended up in darkness.

I heard Hao Yang's weak voice calling my name, and then there was the sound of a crisp bell...

The intense pain woke me up from my coma, my mouth full of the taste of blood. I struggled to get up, but found that my whole body was weak, as if it had fallen apart. In a daze, I heard Hao Yang's anxious cry: "Wei Yao! Wei Yao! How are you?"

I strained to open my eyes, but the world before me was blurry and shaky. I saw Hao Yang's figure swaying before me, his face filled with anxiety and worry. I tried to speak, but only a faint moan could come out.

"Don't move, you are seriously injured." Hao Yang supported me, his voice trembling.

I felt my body float, as if I were about to fly. The light of the spirit pearl was still dazzling, as if mocking our presumption. The overwhelming force it radiated was so overwhelming that I couldn't breathe. Every breath felt like walking on the edge of a knife.

Just as I was about to despair, I felt a warm force infuse my body. This force was gentle yet powerful, rapidly repairing my damaged body. I was surprised to find that my strength was rapidly recovering, and the original feeling of weakness gradually disappeared.

I turned to look at the source of the power, and a blurry figure appeared before me. It was lithe and agile, emitting a faint fluorescent light, like a beautiful elf. It hovered in the air, its bright eyes gazing at me with concern.

"Don't be afraid," the elf's voice was clear and sweet, "I'm here to help you."

She stretched out her slender fingers and gently touched my forehead. A cool breath instantly flowed through my body, and I felt my body full of strength, as if I had been reborn.

"Thank you," I said gratefully.

The elf smiled slightly and turned to look at Hao Yang. She also injected some of her power into Hao Yang's body, and Hao Yang's face gradually regained its rosy complexion.

"Your strength is not enough to fight against the spirit pearl," the elf said, "I can only help you temporarily, but in the end you still have to rely on yourselves."

I nodded, understanding the spirit's meaning. We can't always rely on others for help. In the end, we have to rely on our own strength to defeat the spirit pearl.

The elves' help rekindled our hope. I stood up, gripped my sword tightly, and looked firmly at the spirit pearl. Hao Yang also stood up, his eyes full of fighting spirit.

"Let's fight together!" I said to Hao Yang.

Hao Yang nodded and stood shoulder to shoulder with me, facing the powerful spirit pearl together.

Empowered by the spirits, we engaged in a desperate battle with the Spirit Pearl. I swung my sword, sending wisps of sharp energy piercing the air and striking directly at the core of the Spirit Pearl. Hao Yang, using his unique martial arts, unleashed powerful energies upon the Spirit Pearl.

The spirit pearl hadn't anticipated our counterattack, aided by the spirits, and was caught off guard. It let out a sharp cry, its light flickering, as if it had sustained significant damage. But the spirit pearl quickly recovered and launched an even more ferocious counterattack. Its power was even greater than before, and we were once again driven back by the spirit pearl's might.

I felt my strength rapidly depleting, and the power injected by the elves was gradually weakening. Hao Yang's condition was not optimistic either. His face turned pale again, and his breathing became rapid.

Just as we were about to collapse, I suddenly felt a strange power surge from my body. This power was completely different from my previous power, it was stronger and purer, like a call from ancient times.

"This is..." I felt this power in surprise, my heart full of doubts.

Hao Yang also felt the presence of this power. He looked at me with surprise in his eyes.

"Could it be..." He seemed to have thought of something, and a gleam flashed in his eyes.

At this moment, the elf's voice sounded again: "This is... the power of the ancients..."

The elf's voice suddenly stopped, and her figure gradually became blurred... Ancient power... What exactly is it?

Sweat soaked my clothes, clinging to my body and making me feel extremely uncomfortable. I gasped, my grip on the sword barely surviving. Hao Yang's condition wasn't much better. He was pale, beads of sweat oozing from his forehead. Our confrontation with the Spirit Pearl had lasted for who knows how long, like an endless tug-of-war, sapping every ounce of our energy.

The spirit pearl's light has dimmed considerably, seemingly reaching its end. This offers a glimmer of hope, but it also suggests its next attack could be even more frenzied. I feel the strange "ancient power" still surging within me, though its strength fluctuates and it's difficult to control. The spirit's final words, "ancient power...", echo in my mind. What exactly is this power? And how does it relate to my time travel?

"Hao Yang," I whispered, enduring the pain in my body, "We can't keep wasting time like this. We have to think of a solution."

Hao Yang gritted his teeth and wiped the sweat from his face: "I know, but the defense of this spirit bead is too strong. We can't find its weakness at all."

At this moment, I noticed that there was a momentary pause between the flashes of the spirit pearl's light. Although it was very short, it did exist.

"Haoyang, look!" I pointed at the spirit pearl and said excitedly, "Its light, the moment it paused!"

Hao Yang followed my finger and noticed this as well. His eyes lit up: "You mean, the moment its light stops, its defense will weaken?"

"It's very likely!" I clenched the sword in my hand, "Let's try!"

We held our breath, staring intently at the Spirit Pearl, waiting for that moment to arrive. Time seemed to stretch infinitely, each second stretching like a century. Finally, the Spirit Pearl's light flickered once more, and for a moment, there was a brief pause.

"Now!" I shouted, pouring all the remaining strength in my body, including the uncontrollable "ancient power", into the sword in my hand. The sword shone with a dazzling light, as if to illuminate the dark space.

Hao Yang also released all his strength without hesitation, and a powerful energy wave gushed out from his palm and hit the spirit pearl directly.

Our attacks struck the spirit pearl almost simultaneously. At that moment, I felt as if time had stood still. The spirit pearl's light flickered violently, emitting a piercing scream, and the entire space began to vibrate violently.

I hugged Hao Yang tightly, feeling a huge force pushing us out. A white light appeared before my eyes, and I couldn't see or hear anything except the whistling of the wind...

"Hold my hand!" A familiar voice sounded in my ears. I subconsciously reached out and tightly grasped a warm and strong hand.