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Breaking the bead successfully opens a new chapter

The black vortex spun faster and faster before us. A chilling sound echoed through the air, like an icy fingertip tracing my spine. Fear surged like a tide, threatening to drown me. I gripped Hao Yang's hand tightly, and his grip returned with equal force, giving me strength.

"Don't be afraid," Hao Yang's voice was low and firm, "We will face it together."

His words were like a reassurance, gradually calming my flustered heart. I took a deep breath, suppressed my fear, and stared firmly at the expanding black vortex. No matter what was inside, we had already come this far. There was no turning back.

"It's absorbing the surrounding spiritual energy!" the mysterious elf exclaimed, a hint of unease in his tone. "If this continues, the entire ruins will collapse!"

The situation is worse than we imagined. I can feel the spiritual energy around me rapidly draining away. The air is becoming thinner, and breathing is becoming difficult. We must stop this as soon as possible!

Hao Yang and I exchanged glances. Needless to say, we both understood each other's intentions. Undeterred by the Spirit Pearl's final resistance, it only ignited our fighting spirit. We encouraged each other, unleashing our last remaining strength. This powerful force, carrying our unyielding resolve, rushed towards the Spirit Pearl's original location like a dazzling ray of light, colliding fiercely with the core of the black vortex.

boom!

There was a loud bang, and the entire space shook violently. Hao Yang and I were thrown back by the powerful impact and fell heavily to the ground. I felt as if every bone in my body was falling apart, and the pain was unbearable.

I struggled to raise my head, and through my blurry vision, I saw that the black vortex had stopped spinning and was slowly shrinking. Could it be...we succeeded?

"Yaoyao!" Hao Yang's voice sounded in my ears. He crawled to my side and anxiously checked my injuries.

I forced a smile: "I'm fine..."

At this moment, a dazzling light bloomed from the place where the black vortex disappeared. After the light dissipated, a crystal clear bead quietly suspended in the air, emitting a soft light.

It’s a spirit bead!

It is purer and more beautiful than before, as if it has been baptized and reborn.

I carefully reached out to catch the spirit pearl, and a warm energy spread throughout my body, like a warm current flowing into my body, repairing my injuries. I felt my strength rapidly recovering, even stronger than before.

Hao Yang looked at the spirit pearl in my hand and smiled with satisfaction. The mysterious elf also breathed a sigh of relief and walked over to us...

I carefully reached out to catch the spirit pearl, and a warm current instantly surged through my body, soothing every inch of my skin like hot spring water. The pain from the previous battle gradually subsided, replaced by an unprecedented comfort. I couldn't help but close my eyes, feeling this magical power.

When I opened my eyes again, I saw Hao Yang looking at me, his eyes full of tenderness and relief. "You did it, Yaoyao." His voice was low and magnetic, with a barely perceptible tremor.

I smiled at him and raised the spirit bead in my hand: "We did this together." The spirit bead emitted a soft light, illuminating each other's faces.

The elf standing aside also breathed a sigh of relief. She walked lightly to us and bowed slightly: "Congratulations, both of you. My mission is also completed." Her silvery voice was accompanied by a hint of smile, as if she had completed an important mission.

"Thank you, elf," I said sincerely, "without your help, we would not have been able to obtain the spirit pearl."

The elf shook her head and said, "This is my duty. Now, it's time for me to leave." After that, she turned into starlight and disappeared into the air.

Hao Yang and I smiled at each other, our hearts filled with hope. With the spirit pearl, we could change our fate and start a new life. I could almost see ourselves returning to our family, gaining recognition, and living a peaceful and happy life.

"Let's go," Hao Yang took my hand, "It's time to go back."

I nodded and walked with him toward the exit of the ruins. However, just as we were about to step out, the ground beneath our feet suddenly shook violently. I stumbled and nearly fell, but luckily Hao Yang caught me in time.

"What's going on?" I exclaimed, holding the spirit pearl tightly in my hand, afraid that it would be lost in the chaos.

Hao Yang's expression also became solemn. He looked around vigilantly: "I don't know, but this vibration doesn't seem like a natural phenomenon..."

The tremors of the ruins grew stronger, and we could barely stand. I instinctively tried to activate the system to check for any approaching danger, but it remained silent. Only a scattering of dots appeared on the screen, as if it had been disrupted, just like the last time I'd been in the secret realm. My heart sank, and a sense of foreboding washed over me. Hao Yang also noticed my anomaly. He held my hand tightly, his eyes firm as he said, "Don't be afraid, Yaoyao. I will protect you."

Just then, I heard a loud cracking sound above my head...