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A strange energy fluctuation instantly spread out, enveloping everyone.

The once bright space was instantly swallowed by endless darkness.

All around was silent; even the sound of breathing was exceptionally clear.

Everyone was taken aback by this sudden change and were caught off guard, not knowing what to do.

"What's going on?" the purple-haired youth exclaimed. He reached out and groped in front of him, but couldn't touch anything, as if he were in a bottomless abyss.

The girl in white gripped Fan Tong's arm tightly, her body trembling slightly, as fragile as a fallen leaf in the cold wind.

"Don't panic, everyone!" the old man in black robes said in a deep voice. Although his voice was weak, he still tried his best to remain calm.

However, this dark space seemed to have its own will, constantly compressing everyone's spirit and will.

"This place... seems to be a barrier!" the golden-robed priest said slowly, his tone heavy, as if he had already foreseen the difficulties ahead.

The expressions on everyone's faces grew increasingly solemn, and a sense of tension and unease filled the air.

Fan Tong gripped the sword tightly, his gaze firm and calm.

Despite the oppressive darkness, his eyes shone even brighter, as if they could pierce through the endless darkness.

He said slowly, "Be careful, that sound..." Before he could finish speaking, a low laugh came from the darkness, a laugh that seemed to come from the depths of hell, sending chills down one's spine.

"Code words (since the original text did not provide an explanation, it can only be translated into Chinese as required)!" The voice was full of malice, as if mocking everyone's powerlessness.

The oppressive atmosphere in the dark space felt like a physical weight pressing down on everyone's chests, making it hard to breathe.

Suddenly, several thick tentacles emerged from the darkness, coiling around the group like snakes.

The surface of the tentacles gleamed with a cold light, seemingly containing immense power.

The purple-haired youth leaped away quickly, but another tentacle had already wrapped around the girl in white.

She cried out in alarm and tried to dodge, but she was unable to avoid the attack of the tentacles.

The tentacles tightly wrapped around her body, pulling her toward the dark abyss.

"Watch out!" Fan Tong shouted, leaping into the air and slashing his sword with a blazing light at the dark tentacle.

The sword light collided with the dark tentacles, producing a deafening explosion. The dark tentacles were split in two, but new tentacles quickly grew from the broken ends and continued to attack the girl in white.

The girl in white was struck hard by the dark tentacles, her petite body flying backward like a kite with a broken string, crashing into an invisible barrier with a muffled thud.

She let out a painful groan, a trickle of blood spilling from the corner of her mouth, her face turning deathly pale instantly.

Seeing his lover injured, Fan Tong's anger erupted like a volcano.

His eyes were bloodshot, and he gripped the sword tightly, his knuckles turning white from the force.

He tried to rush over, but was entangled by the tentacles that kept surging from all sides, making it impossible for him to move an inch.

Each swing of the sword can only sever one or two tentacles, while new tentacles will immediately grow back, seemingly endless.

"Ah!" The girl in white cried out in pain again as dark tentacles wrapped around her body, seemingly trying to tear her apart.

Fan Tong felt as if a sharp blade had pierced his heart, and pain and despair surged up like a tide.

He roared to the sky, his voice filled with anger and helplessness.

He recalled the power of the spiritual pearl within his body, a power capable of purifying all evil in the world.

He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down, and began to guide the power of the spiritual pearl within his body.

A soft light emanated from his body, spreading outwards like ripples on water.

Wherever the light touched, the dark tentacles hissed and corroded rapidly, turning into nothingness.

The dark energies, which resembled sharp spikes, gradually disintegrated under the illumination of the Spirit Pearl's power.

The tentacles on the white-clad girl's body broke free one by one. She breathed weakly, her face as pale as paper.

However, the reaction in the dark space became even more intense.

The surrounding darkness seemed to come alive, constantly shrinking and trying to crush everyone to death.

The space creaked and groaned, as if it might collapse at any moment.

Fan Tong felt an immense pressure coming from all directions, almost crushing him.

He gritted his teeth and struggled to support his body.

The purple-haired youth wielded a large sword, hacking away at the ever-approaching darkness, sparks flying wherever the blade struck.

The old man in black robes weaved through the crowd, waving his staff and releasing bursts of light in an attempt to slow the shrinking of the dark space.

But he was old after all, and his strength was gradually failing, with fine beads of sweat appearing on his forehead.

The dark space grew smaller and smaller, the air thinner and thinner, and everyone's breathing became rapid, as the sense of danger continued to rise.

The girl in white gritted her teeth and tried to stand up, but her body was too weak to move.

Fan Tong roared again, and the sword in his hand burst forth with an even more dazzling light. He brandished his longsword and fought fiercely in the dark crevices.

However, the power of this dark space was far too great, and everyone felt an unprecedented sense of despair.

"At this rate, we'll all be crushed into mincemeat!" the purple-haired youth roared, his voice filled with resentment.

Just as everyone was in dire straits, the red-haired boy suddenly pointed upwards, a strange light flashing in his eyes, "There...there..."

The red-haired boy pointed to the top of the dark space, his voice trembling but with a hint of determination: "There...there is light!"

All eyes turned to the direction he was pointing, where a faint light flickered in the deepest part of the darkness, as if it might be extinguished at any moment.

The old man in black robes frowned slightly and said in a deep voice, "That may be the core node of the dark space. We must destroy it!"

Upon hearing this, Fan Tong felt the power of the spiritual pearl within his heart stirring within him in the dead of night, as if echoing that light.

He took a deep breath, gripped his longsword tightly with both hands, and shouted, "Brothers, follow me!"

With their confidence restored, the crowd gathered around Fan Tong.

The purple-haired youth brandished his broadsword, clearing a path for Fan Tong; the green-robed pharmacist quickly produced pills to replenish everyone's strength; and the black-robed elder unleashed a powerful spell to alleviate the oppressive darkness.

The golden-robed priest chanted an incantation, and a beam of golden light shot from his hand, striking the dark tentacles and temporarily relieving some of the pressure.

Fan Tong took the lead, brandishing his longsword with dazzling light.

He shouted, "Follow me!" The crowd followed closely behind, braving the pressure of the darkness, and approached the light step by step.

The contraction of the dark space intensified, and the surrounding darkness seemed to transform into countless invisible giant hands, constantly squeezing everyone.

Fan Tong's sword light grew stronger and stronger, almost tearing apart the surrounding darkness.

Finally, they arrived beneath the light.

"Now!" Fan Tong shouted, raising his sword high, the power of the spiritual pearl surging within him.

He concentrated all his strength into the tip of his sword, and with a powerful swing, a dazzling light streaked through the darkness like a meteor, striking the core node.

"Boom!" A deafening explosion rang out, and the dark space collapsed instantly, as if swallowed by a giant wave.

The light quickly spread out, illuminating the entire space.

The dark tentacles crumbled like pieces of paper, turning into nothingness.

The true form of the ancient evil force let out a shrill scream under the light, its enormous body began to disintegrate, and finally turned into a wisp of black smoke and dissipated into the air.

The crowd cheered excitedly, shouting in unison, "We won!"

Fan Tong rushed to the girl in white and gently picked her up.

The girl in white was pale, but her eyes shone with determination.

Fan Tong infused her with the power of the Spirit Pearl, and her wounds healed rapidly, her pale face gradually regaining its color.

The two gazed deeply into each other's eyes, and those around them smiled with blessings at the sight, filling the air with a warm atmosphere.

Just as everyone was immersed in the celebration, the mysterious old man's gaze suddenly turned wary.

He whispered, "Be careful, a mysterious force is watching us from the shadows..."

The smiles on everyone's faces froze instantly, and they looked around in horror. Fan Tong's