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The energy surged like a burst dam, instantly engulfing everyone.

It was not a simple ray of light, but a viscous, dark torrent of energy with a corrosive aura, as if it were about to turn everything into chaos.

"Watch out!" the purple-haired youth shouted, unleashing a powerful burst of spiritual energy that formed a thick purple light shield.

His eyes widened, his muscles tensed, as he tried to withstand the sudden burst of energy.

The red-haired boy nimbly weaved through the energy waves, flicking out several flaming talismans in his hand in an attempt to block the energy's erosion. However, the talismans were instantly swallowed by darkness, like sparks thrown into an abyss, utterly ineffective.

The gray-robed elder had a solemn expression. He raised his wooden staff high, and beams of gray light emanated from the tip of the staff, forming a solid barrier. However, under the impact of the energy, the barrier creaked under the strain, and cracks spread like a spider web.

The green-robed pharmacist quickly took out various medicinal powders from the medicine basket and sprinkled them around, but before the powders could take effect, they were completely devoured by the energy.

The girl in white held Fan Tong's hand tightly. She sensed the immense threat emanating from the energy, and a deep unease welled up in her heart.

She emanated a soft white light, attempting to form a protective barrier, but the impact of the energy was like a sharp blade, causing the white light to tremble and crumble instantly.

Fan Tong shielded the girl in white behind him, and the spiritual power within his body surged out like boiling water, forming a solid light shield.

He gritted his teeth, his eyes blazing, struggling to resist the powerful and unfamiliar energy surge.

He could sense that this energy contained a chilling aura of destruction, as if it would reduce everything to nothingness.

"puff!"

The old man in black robes leaned on a cane with one hand, while rapidly making hand seals with the other, chanting incantations.

Ancient runes appeared before him, forming a complex array that attempted to guide the energy. However, the array was twisted and deformed by the energy impact as soon as it took shape, like a tattered canvas in a hurricane, rendering it completely ineffective.

The golden-robed priest uttered a deep chant, his staff radiating a dazzling golden light. He attempted to guide the energy with powerful magic, but found it to be like a wild horse that had broken free of its reins, completely disobeying his commands and instead rampaging against their defenses even more fiercely.

Fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, and his face began to turn pale.

Just as everyone was struggling to hold on, the energy surge became increasingly intense, and the defenses that had been barely held together began to show signs of collapse.

Fear and despair were written on everyone's face.

"boom!"

A crisp shattering sound rang out.

"Watch out!" Fan Tong turned to look in the direction of the voice, only to see the white-clad girl's body suddenly shudder, as if struck by a giant hammer, a trickle of bright red blood spilling from the corner of her mouth, and then she slowly collapsed.

The white-clad girl's defenses were breached first. Her petite body was unable to withstand the impact of this mysterious energy, as if she had been struck by an invisible giant hammer, and a trickle of bright red blood spilled from her mouth.

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"No!" Fan Tong felt as if a thousand knives were tearing his heart apart, and his eyes blazed with fury.

He tried to rush towards the girl in white, but the dark energy bound him tightly like an invisible giant net.

He felt the spiritual energy in his body being constantly torn apart by this force, making it almost impossible for him to move.

He could only watch helplessly as the girl in white fell, his heart breaking.

"Purple-haired youth, hurry!" Fan Tong roared, his voice filled with despair.

Upon hearing this, the purple-haired youth reacted quickly, roared, and his eyes flashed with determination.

The purple light shield around him flashed with dazzling light, and he charged towards the energy like a roaring beast.

His hands moved incessantly, creating gusts of wind that seemed to tear apart the dark force.

However, the energy seemed to have a mind of its own, instantly enveloping him. The purple-haired youth was sent flying backward, crashing heavily to the ground, blood spilling from the corner of his mouth.

The red-haired youth was not to be outdone. Holding a talisman burning with flames, he nimbly moved between the energy waves, trying to find a breakthrough.

His speed was extremely fast, like a burning flame, but every time the talisman struck the energy, it was like a flame thrown into an abyss, instantly swallowed by darkness.

He gritted his teeth, his eyes flashing with an indomitable light, but in the end he was pushed back by a powerful energy, his body crashing heavily against the rocks with a dull thud.

The old man in black robes had a grim face. He quickly directed everyone to readjust their positions, trying to find the best defensive strategy.

His voice was deep and firm: "Everyone, step back and redeploy!"

Despite their injuries, everyone sprang into action.

The purple-haired youth and the red-haired boy struggled to their feet. The gray-robed elder's barrier unfolded once more. The green-robed apothecary quickly prepared the medicinal powder, and the golden-robed priest's staff emitted an even more dazzling light. Everyone's heart was filled with a complex mix of despair and hope.

Just as everyone was feeling hopeless, a strong surge of power came from not far away, and a mysterious aura seemed to permeate the air. Then, a figure quietly appeared in everyone's sight.

Just as everyone was filled with despair, a chilling pressure suddenly descended, and the air seemed to freeze.

A figure appeared like a ghost, silently appearing before them.

He was an elderly man with white hair and beard, dressed in a simple gray robe, with a thin face and eyes as deep as the starry sky.

As he raised his hand, a gentle yet powerful force surged from his palm, sweeping away the raging dark energy like a spring breeze.

"Om-"

The originally ferocious torrent of energy instantly became docile under the soothing power of this force, like a tamed wild beast.

The corrosive, dark aura melted away like ice and snow, replaced by a refreshing scent.

The energy surge was forcibly torn open, and everyone felt the huge rock pressing down on them suddenly loosen, giving them a moment to catch their breath.

"This... how is this possible?" The purple-haired youth stared wide-eyed, his face full of disbelief, a feeling of relief and joy welling up in his chest.

The red-haired boy's mouth dropped open in surprise, and he forgot to wave the talisman in his hand. He even forgot the pain in his body.

The gray-robed elder's previously tense face relaxed slightly, and a look of surprise appeared in his eyes.

"That's wonderful!" The green-robed pharmacist wept with joy. He didn't bother to wipe the sweat from his forehead, but tightly gripped the medicine basket in his hands, tears streaming down his face.

The golden-robed priest also stopped chanting. He stared at the mysterious old man in shock, his eyes filled with undisguised astonishment, and a rare hint of awe appeared on his proud face.

At this moment, Fan Tong only had eyes for one person. He rushed to the white-clad girl's side like a gust of wind and carefully pulled her into his arms.

The girl in his arms was as pale as paper, with traces of blood still clinging to the corners of her mouth. Her breath was weak, like a candle flickering in the wind.

"Biluo, Biluo, how are you?" Fan Tong's voice trembled slightly as he held the girl tightly in his arms, as if he wanted to merge her into his own flesh and blood.

"I...I'm fine, don't worry." The girl in white weakly opened her eyes, managing a weak smile.

Feeling Fan Tong's warm embrace, she felt an indescribable sense of happiness and peace.

Those around him smiled with relief upon seeing this.

The purple-haired youth patted his chest, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and smiled憨厚ly.

The red-haired boy scratched his head, no longer as nervous as before.

Even the stern-looking elder in gray robes had a slight upturn at the corners of his mouth, revealing a barely perceptible smile, and a warm atmosphere spread among the crowd.

The mysterious old man slowly walked in front of the crowd, his gaze deep and sharp, as if he could see through everything.

He sighed softly, his voice deep and magnetic: "Behind this energy lies a huge conspiracy. You must be careful."

As soon as he finished speaking, several deafening roars suddenly came from the distant sky. Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw several huge energy vortexes appearing in the distance like black holes, just like the energy fluctuations that had hit them before.

The mysterious old man gazed into the distance. The previously calm crowd exchanged glances upon seeing his actions, then tacitly gathered around him…