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The ghost's energy wave, like a roaring beast, swept in with devastating force. Debris flew, dust billowed, and a suffocating sense of oppression filled the air. Li Xuan, pulling Bai Yao along, narrowly avoided the impact of the energy wave. Mu Yang and Lin Yu also used their movement techniques to dodge in a sorry state. Bai Yao's alluring eyes and charming laughter echoed through the ruins, successfully attracting the ghost's attention. The ghost seemed disturbed by this sudden allure, its attack rhythm slightly disrupted. This fleeting opening was the opportunity Li Xuan had been waiting for. He held his breath, his gaze sharp, locking onto the ghost. The moment the ghost's massive body released the energy wave, a strange red light flickered at its core. This red light vanished in an instant, almost too fast to catch, but Li Xuan keenly noticed this detail. "Now!" Li Xuan shouted inwardly, the energy he had gathered in his hand instantly erupting, transforming into a sharp sword aura that pierced straight towards the ghost's chest. However, at that moment, a sudden change occurred. A figure rushed out from the side, blocking the ghost's path. It was Ling Feng! "Ling Feng, be careful!" Li Xuan cried out, but it was too late to stop him. The ghost's energy wave struck Ling Feng without any resistance. He groaned, his body crashing to the ground like a kite with a broken string. "Ling Feng!" Mu Yang and Lin Yu cried out and rushed towards Ling Feng. Li Xuan's heart sank, a sense of foreboding washing over him. He rushed to Ling Feng's side, only to find him pale, his breath weak, and his chest charred black. "I... I'm fine..." Ling Feng managed a weak smile, "I'm just... a little exhausted..." Li Xuan quickly took out healing pills from his storage space and fed them to Ling Feng. "Cough cough..." After taking the pills, Ling Feng's complexion improved slightly, but he remained weak and collapsed to the ground. The ghost seemed determined not to let them go, letting out another shriek, preparing to attack. Li Xuan's gaze locked onto the ghost's chest again, his mind racing. Ling Feng's injury made him even more aware of the danger of this battle. He had to find the ghost's weakness as soon as possible and end the fight. He carefully recalled the details he had just observed: the red light on the ghost's chest flashed and disappeared the instant it released the energy wave—that was its weakness! "Mu Yang, Lin Yu, listen to my command!" Li Xuan said in a deep voice, "When the ghost releases the energy wave again, we'll concentrate our attack on its chest!" "Understood!" Mu Yang and Lin Yu replied in unison. The ghost let out another shriek, and the red light on its chest flashed again… Li Xuan took a deep breath, a resolute glint in his eyes, "Now!" At Li Xuan's command, the three launched their attack simultaneously. Mu Yang's heavy sword was wrapped in a violent gust of wind, Lin Yu's twin blades transformed into two bolts of lightning, and Bai Yao's alluring power formed an invisible energy wave. The three forces converged into a powerful torrent, heading straight for the red core in the ghost's chest. The ghost seemed to sense the danger, letting out a deafening roar as it tried to dodge the attack. But Li Xuan had already anticipated its movements, adjusting the angle of his attack a step ahead, and the three forces struck the ghost's energy core precisely. "Boom!" With a deafening roar, a dazzling light erupted from the ghost's chest, its body trembling violently, as if it were about to collapse at any moment. Li Xuan and the others were overjoyed, thinking victory was assured. However, at this moment, a sudden change occurred. The ghost let out a shrill scream, and the surrounding dark power surged towards its body like a tidal wave, being frantically absorbed by it. The ghost's body rapidly expanded, its previously illusory form becoming solid, radiating a chilling pressure. Its energy core also changed, its original red turning into a deep black, exuding an even more malevolent aura. The ghost's attacks became even more ferocious, and the power of its energy waves multiplied. Mu Yang and Lin Yu were at the forefront, the two joining forces to resist the ghost's attacks. Their strength cooperated, but they were still suppressed by the ghost, forced to retreat step by step. Mu Yang's heavy sword was blasted away by the ghost's energy wave, his hand split open, blood flowing freely. Lin Yu's twin blades were also shattered by the ghost's claws, leaving him with multiple injuries. Bai Yao shielded the injured Ling Feng with her own body; the ghost's energy wave grazed her, leaving a deep gash. She groaned, a trickle of blood escaping from the corner of her mouth, yet she still clung tightly to Ling Feng, refusing to let go. Li Xuan anxiously observed the battle, his mind racing, searching for a solution. After absorbing the dark power, the ghost's strength had surged, exceeding their ability to handle it. Continuing to fight head-on would only lead to total annihilation. He had to find another way out. Li Xuan's gaze swept across the surroundings, and suddenly, his eyes lit up; a bold idea formed in his mind. This trap space contained other dangers besides the ghost. If he could utilize the power of these traps, perhaps he could turn the tide of the battle. He noticed a fire trap not far away, burning fiercely and radiating a scorching heat. "Mu Yang, Lin Yu, draw the ghost's attention!" Li Xuan shouted, rushing towards the fire trap. Although Mu Yang and Lin Yu didn't understand Li Xuan's intentions, they obeyed his command without hesitation. They charged at the ghost again, using all their strength to distract it. Li Xuan reached the fire trap, took a deep breath, and then slammed his palm against the trap's control mechanism. "Boom!" The trap's mechanism was triggered, and raging flames erupted, transforming into a fire dragon that hurtled towards the ghost… Li Xuan looked at the ghost surrounded by flames, a glint of light flashing in his eyes, and whispered, "This is just the beginning…" The ghost was engulfed by the sudden flames, letting out a shrill roar. The intense heat of the flames scorched its energy body, causing its once solid form to flicker, as if it might disintegrate at any moment. Li Xuan's actions surprised everyone, including the ghost itself. It struggled frantically, trying to break free of the flames' hold, but found them like a persistent leech, impossible to escape. "A perfect opportunity!" Seeing this, Mu Yang immediately seized the moment, brandishing his reclaimed heavy sword with a chilling aura, slashing towards the ghost. Lin Yu followed closely behind, his twin blades dancing like the wind, the flashing light of the swords enveloping the ghost. Li Xuan didn't stop; his eyes quickly scanned the surroundings, searching for the next usable trap. He spotted an ice cone trap not far away and made up his mind. He swiftly ran to the trap and activated the mechanism.

In an instant, countless sharp ice spikes shot out from the ground, raining down on the ghost.

The combined assault of flames and ice spikes overwhelmed the ghost. Its once powerful energy fluctuations began to falter, and noticeable cracks appeared on its body. Bai Yao looked at the injured Ling Feng, her eyes filled with heartache. She gently helped Ling Feng to a relatively safe spot and tenderly tended to his wounds. "Ling Feng, are you alright?" Her voice was full of concern. Ling Feng smiled weakly and shook his head, indicating that he was fine. Bai Yao's gaze returned to the battlefield, a resolute glint in her eyes. She had to protect Ling Feng and help Li Xuan and the others defeat the ghost. Li Xuan's strategy had worked; the ghost's strength had been greatly weakened. But Li Xuan knew that this was not enough to completely defeat it. He needed to find the ghost's weakness to deliver the fatal blow. "Lin Yu, do you remember the first mission we went on?" Mu Yang said to Lin Yu while fending off the ghost's attacks. Lin Yu was slightly taken aback, then a nostalgic look appeared on his face. "Of course I remember. Back then, we faced a powerful mutated beast. We united and ultimately defeated it," Mu Yang nodded. "That's right, unity is strength. Now, we must be like that, working together to defeat the enemy before us!" Lin Yu's eyes rekindled with fighting spirit. He wielded his twin swords and charged at the ghost with even greater ferocity. Mu Yang also unleashed even greater power, cooperating seamlessly with Lin Yu to firmly suppress the ghost. After a fierce battle, the ghost finally couldn't hold on any longer, letting out a final wail before dissipating into wisps of black mist. Everyone finally breathed a sigh of relief, collapsing to the ground, panting heavily. Just then, a black plaque appeared where the ghost had vanished. Li Xuan stepped forward, picked up the plaque, and upon closer inspection, his expression immediately turned grave. The plaque clearly bore the mark of their sect! "This... how is this possible?" Li Xuan muttered to himself, his eyes filled with doubt and shock. The ghost let out a final, piercing roar, its black, mist-like body trembling violently before exploding into starlight that dissipated into the air. The chilling aura surrounding them vanished as well, as if they had been jolted awake from a nightmare. Lin Yu, leaning on his twin swords, his chest heaving, sweat soaking his clothes, felt utterly exhausted. His legs gave way, and he nearly collapsed. Mu Yang wasn't much better off; he knelt on one knee, his heavy sword deeply embedded in the ground, supporting his swaying body. The battle had nearly exhausted them all. Bai Yao rushed forward to support Ling Feng, checking his injuries with worry in her eyes. Although Ling Feng's injuries were severe, his spirits seemed good; he looked at Li Xuan with a faint smile. Images flashed through Lin Yu's mind: raging flames, flying ice spikes, and his comrades fighting side by side… He recalled missions he had carried out with his companions. At that time, they faced a powerful mutated beast, with almost no chance of winning. But they didn't give up, united as one, and ultimately defeated the powerful enemy. That experience made them understand the meaning of "unity is strength" more deeply. "We...we won..." Lin Yu murmured to himself, his tone filled with disbelief. The battle just now was so perilous; they once thought they would perish. But they persevered in the end, relying on their trust and tacit understanding to defeat the powerful ghost. Just then, where the ghost had disappeared, a black plaque appeared, lying there quietly, exuding an eerie aura. Li Xuan took a deep breath, enduring his physical exhaustion, and slowly walked to the plaque. He bent down, carefully picked up the plaque, and examined it closely. The plaque was cold to the touch, made of some unknown metal, and felt heavy. The front of the plaque was engraved with intricate patterns, while the back was imprinted with a familiar mark—the mark of their sect! Seeing this mark, Li Xuan's pupils contracted sharply, and his heart pounded violently. He felt a chill run from his feet to his head, as if his blood had frozen. "This...how is this possible?" Li Xuan's voice trembled as he stared incredulously at the token in his hand. His sect had been destroyed; how could this mark be here? What did this token represent? Could the destruction of his sect be related to this infinite flow space? Mu Yang, Lin Yu, and Bai Yao also gathered around, their faces filled with shock and confusion as they looked at the token in Li Xuan's hand. "Li Xuan, what...what is this?" Mu Yang broke the silence, his voice full of questions. Li Xuan didn't answer. He gripped the token tightly, his eyes flickering, seemingly deep in thought. He carefully put the token into his pocket, then looked up and surveyed his surroundings. "There...there must be other clues here..." Li Xuan said softly, his tone resolute. He began to carefully search every corner of the surroundings, looking for any possible clues. Mu Yang, Lin Yu, and Bai Yao followed, joining the search.

A tense atmosphere filled the air. They all realized that the appearance of this sign meant they were one step closer to the truth… “Wait,” Li Xuan suddenly stopped and pointed to a rock not far ahead, “over there…”