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"Something's..." Before Ling Feng could finish speaking, a colossal figure slowly emerged from the energy vortex. It resembled a giant python, its body covered in scales shimmering with electricity, its scarlet eyes fixed intently on the group, radiating a chilling aura. "The Vortex Guardian!" Elder Zhou exclaimed, his expression turning extremely grave. "The legendary powerful creature guarding the energy vortex—it's actually real!" The python let out a deafening roar, opening its blood-red maw, and a powerful energy wave swept towards the group. "Get out of the way!" Li Xuan shouted, pulling Mu Yang aside. The others reacted quickly, each using their movement techniques to dodge the attack. The energy wave crashed into the ground, creating a massive explosion that shook the earth violently, sending debris flying. Before the group could recover from their shock, the python's attacks continued. Mu Yang's eyes were resolute; he knew the secret of the energy vortex might be related to their future, even the destruction of Li Xuan's sect. "I have to go in and see!" he roared, ignoring everyone's pleas, and resolutely rushed into the energy vortex. "Mu Yang! No!" Li Xuan tried to stop him, but it was too late. Mu Yang's figure disappeared into the energy vortex, and a moment later, a shrill scream came from the depths of the vortex. Everyone's hearts sank, and an ominous premonition enveloped them. Immediately afterward, Mu Yang's figure was thrown out by a powerful force, crashing heavily to the ground, blood gushing from his mouth. "Mu Yang!" Li Xuan rushed over and helped the barely breathing Mu Yang up. Sister Wu also hurriedly stepped forward and began to provide emergency treatment to Mu Yang. "Cough cough..." Mu Yang opened his eyes with difficulty, a bitter smile appearing on his lips, "I...I'm fine..." "Don't talk, save your energy." Sister Wu said anxiously. Li Xuan held Mu Yang's hand tightly, his heart filled with self-blame and anger. He knew that if he hadn't insisted on exploring the energy vortex, Mu Yang wouldn't have been injured. The giant python's attack came again, and everyone had to dodge once more. Li Xuan stared at the giant python before him, his eyes flashing with a cold light. He took a deep breath, focused his mind again, and tried to use his mental perception to probe the interior of the vortex. This time, he successfully broke through some of the reaction force and sensed a core energy source within the vortex, which seemed to have some connection to the rewards they had obtained in the Infinite Flow Space… A strange energy fluctuation emanated from the depths of the vortex. Li Xuan suddenly opened his eyes, looked at the center of the vortex, and whispered, “There…” A glint flashed in Li Xuan’s eyes. “There… seems to be a core energy source,” he said slowly, his voice carrying an uncontrollable excitement, “and it has some connection to the rewards we obtained in the Infinite Flow Space.” “Rewards?” Old Zhou repeated in confusion, stroking his beard as he fell into deep thought. The rewards they had obtained were diverse, ranging from weapons and equipment to special skills. What kind of reward could be connected to the core of this energy vortex? Sister Wu temporarily stabilized Mu Yang’s injuries and looked at the energy vortex with concern. “But Mu Yang was seriously injured as soon as he went in. This vortex is obviously very dangerous. Should we continue to go deeper?” Lin Yu, the newly joined companion, was a straightforward person, his eyes gleaming with a sense of adventure. “Fortune favors the bold! Since there’s a core energy source, perhaps there’s an even greater opportunity hidden inside! We can’t just give up like this!” The group fell into a heated discussion. Some believed they should proceed cautiously, after all, the danger of the vortex was obvious, and recklessly going deeper might result in greater losses. Others were attracted by the potentially huge rewards and thought it was worth the risk. Li Xuan looked at the arguing group, his mind churning. Mu Yang’s injuries made him feel guilty, but they also strengthened his determination to find the truth. He believed that the secret of this energy vortex was likely related to the destruction of his sect. “I’ve decided to go in,” Li Xuan said firmly, leaving no room for doubt. “Mu Yang was injured because of me. I must find out the truth, and…” He paused, a resolute glint in his eyes, “I feel that my mental perception can be enhanced here. Perhaps I can find a way to control it.” Seeing Li Xuan’s determination, Ling Feng stepped forward and patted him on the shoulder. “I’ll go with you.” Although his expression remained blank, his tone was firm and unyielding. Old Zhou sighed. He knew he couldn’t dissuade Li Xuan, so he said, “Since that’s the case, I’ll accompany you. At least my experience can help you avoid some dangers.” Sister Wu was worried, but she knew she couldn’t stop them.

She took a deep breath and said, "I will stay here to take care of Mu Yang and be ready to support you at any time."

Seeing this, Lin Yu excitedly joined the team.

“Count me in! How could I miss out on something this exciting!” Li Xuan looked at his companion standing beside him, a warm feeling welling up inside him.

He knew the road ahead would be even more dangerous, but he was no longer alone.

He took a deep breath and stared intently at the energy vortex. A powerful spiritual force emanated from him, as if he wanted to see through the secrets of the vortex completely.

Just then, a dazzling light suddenly erupted from the center of the vortex, and a suffocating pressure swept over.

A colossal figure slowly emerged from the vortex, its entire body composed of energy, radiating a chilling aura.

"Oh no! It's the Vortex Guardian!" Old Zhou exclaimed, his expression changing drastically.

The guardian slowly raised his arm, a powerful energy wave condensing in his palm before blasting it towards the crowd. "Scatter!" Li Xuan shouted, pulling Ling Feng aside to dodge.

Boom! The energy wave struck the ground, creating a deafening explosion. The ground instantly cracked, and debris flew everywhere.

Lin Yu brandished his weapon, attempting to retaliate, but his attacks were easily blocked by the guardian.

"What...what kind of monster is this?!" he exclaimed in horror. A hint of seriousness flashed in Li Xuan's eyes, "The real challenge...has begun..." The energy wave slammed into the ground, blasting out a huge crater, and the shockwave knocked everyone to the ground.

Lin Yu scrambled to his feet, wiped the dust off his face, and stared at the enormous energy entity, still shaken.

"This monster's power is terrifying!" he exclaimed, his weapon humming as if trembling with fear. The guardian looked down at the crowd from its high position. It had no features, but everyone could feel the contempt and indifference emanating from it. It slowly raised its arm, and another wave of energy condensed, even more dazzling and powerful than the previous one. "Get out of the way!" Old Zhou roared, pushing Li Xuan away with all his might. The energy wave grazed the hem of Li Xuan's clothes, the scorching energy almost melting his skin. "Old Zhou!" Li Xuan turned around in horror, only to see Old Zhou struck by the residual force of the energy wave, falling heavily to the ground, a trickle of blood spilling from the corner of his mouth. "Cough cough..." Old Zhou struggled to stand up, but collapsed weakly to the ground. "My old bones... can't take any more..." "Old Zhou!" Li Xuan rushed to Old Zhou's side, anxiously checking his injuries. Sister Wu also arrived and quickly began treating Old Zhou. “Its energy… after each attack… there’s a brief… unstable period…” Sister Wu said intermittently while treating him, her face pale, clearly also affected by the shockwave. Li Xuan’s heart stirred upon hearing this. He carefully observed the Guardian and indeed found that after each attack, the Guardian’s energy dimmed slightly, and subtle energy fluctuations appeared around its body, like ripples on water. “This is an opportunity!” A glint flashed in Li Xuan’s eyes. He looked up at Ling Feng, who stood quietly to the side, seemingly deep in thought. “Ling Feng, can you seize this opportunity?” Li Xuan asked eagerly. Ling Feng slowly nodded, a cold light flashing in his deep eyes. “Yes,” he replied briefly. The Guardian raised its arm again, preparing to attack. This time, the energy it condensed was even greater, as if it wanted to devour the entire space. “Now!” Li Xuan shouted. Ling Feng moved. His figure transformed into a streak of light, instantly appearing before the Guardian. He formed hand seals and chanted incantations, a powerful energy surge emanating from his body, distorting the surrounding space. The guardian's attack was about to be launched, but Ling Feng was faster. He thrust his hands forward with explosive force, a dazzling light erupting from his palms, striking the guardian's chest squarely. "Boom!" A deafening roar followed, the guardian's body trembled violently, and a crack appeared in the energy core of his chest, leaking a dim light.

"We did it!" Lin Yu shouted excitedly. Li Xuan also breathed a sigh of relief; he knew this was their only chance. Ling Feng's attack had broken through the guardian's defenses and created an opportunity for them to counterattack.

"Attack together, everyone!" Li Xuan shouted, charging towards the guardian first. ... Li Xuan felt a wave of dizziness, as if his soul had been ripped from his body.

He saw a person standing opposite him, an exact replica of himself, with a mocking smile. "You think you can defeat me?" the mirror image said. "I am you, and I know all your weaknesses."

Lingfeng seized the moment when the guardian's energy was disordered, his hands flying as he chanted incantations, his body surging with dazzling white light. Ancient incantations flowed from his lips, and powerful energy fluctuations filled the air.

"Celestial Pivot Strikes, Break!" With a roar, a dazzling beam of light erupted from Ling Feng's palm, like a roaring dragon, slamming into the tiny crack in the Guardian's chest. The Guardian let out a deafening roar, its massive body shaking violently as the crack rapidly spread, covering its entire body like a spiderweb. Dim light leaked wildly from the crack, and the Guardian's energy fluctuations became extremely unstable, as if it might explode at any moment. "Now!" Li Xuan shouted, his eyes gleaming with excitement. He exchanged a trusting glance with Mu Yang, and the two launched their attacks simultaneously. Li Xuan conjured a sharp wind blade in his hand, slashing towards the Guardian's core with lightning speed, while Mu Yang swung his heavy warhammer, smashing it down powerfully on the Guardian's head. Lin Yu, Sister Wu, and the others also seized the opportunity, unleashing their strongest attacks. Multicolored energy beams intertwined to form a massive energy net, firmly trapping the Guardian. Under the combined attack of the group, the Guardian let out a defiant roar before its massive body collapsed, dissipating into countless specks of light. The battle ended, and everyone collapsed to the ground, exhausted and panting heavily. Under Sister Wu's treatment, Old Zhou's injuries gradually stabilized. "We...succeeded..." Old Zhou looked at the vanished Guardian, his eyes filled with relief. At the core of the energy vortex, an energy source emitting a soft glow floated quietly. Li Xuan walked to the energy source and gently touched it. A powerful surge of energy flowed into his body, making him feel incredibly comfortable. He felt his mental perception had been greatly enhanced, and he could even vaguely sense events that were about to happen. The group carefully stored the core energy source away, preparing to leave this mysterious space. "What kind of changes will this core energy source bring us?" Lin Yu asked curiously, his eyes filled with anticipation.

What new discoveries will they make in this mysterious space?

Carrying the core energy source, the group continued their journey, passing through a dense jungle and arriving at a wide valley. Suddenly, a melodious song drifted from the depths of the valley, ethereal and mysterious. Li Xuan's alarm bells rang; he immediately activated his mental perception, but failed to detect any signs of danger.

The singing grew closer, as if echoing right next to his ear. Li Xuan gripped his weapon tightly, his eyes scanning his surroundings warily.

“This singing…” Mu Yang said in a low voice, his brows furrowed, “It seems… a little off…”

The singing stopped abruptly.

A dead silence.