The runic defense emitted a piercing cracking sound under the impact of the lightning power, and the purple light flickered violently, as if it was about to collapse.

"Now!" Tian shouted, the light in his golden eyes suddenly intensified, the power of his words reached its peak, and the ghost butterflies rushed towards the core of the Dragon's Tear like a tidal wave, the aura of death instantly enveloping the entire valley.

The Dragon's Tear's rune defense finally succumbed to this double pressure. With a huge explosion, the core purple light was suddenly extinguished, and the rune layer was completely pierced.

The energy fluctuations in the air began to become chaotic, as if the Dragon's Tear was making its final struggle. The incantation in the crack gradually disappeared, and the oppressive feeling in the valley eased.

"Its power is waning," Chu Zihang said coldly, his gaze fixed on the core. "But we must seal it completely and not give it any chance to recover."

“That’s right.” Tian calmly replied, his golden eyes flashing slightly. “Let’s do it again and completely destroy its remaining power.”

Chu Zihang took a deep breath, gripped the hilt of the knife tightly with both hands, and lightning once again gathered on the blade. Every movement he made was filled with killing intent and determination.

The dark clouds in the sky gathered again with the power of "divine retribution," and lightning rolled in the clouds, as if the earth itself was preparing for this final battle.

"Divine Retribution!" Chu Zihang suddenly exerted his strength, the blade carrying the power of thunder, slashing straight at the core of the Dragon's Tear.

Meanwhile, the ghostly butterflies of the sky continued to erode the core runic energy, and the lines of death gradually seeped into the core, causing the purple light to grow weaker and weaker.

With the combined impact of lightning and the power of words, the core of the Dragon's Tear finally emitted a shrill cracking sound. Intense energy fluctuations instantly scattered, and the light of the runes dispersed like a shattered mirror, shrouding the entire valley in silence.

The power of the Dragon's Tears has finally been completely sealed.

The stench of decay in the air dissipated, and the light of the runes completely died down. The ancient power that had once threatened the world had fallen silent. The valley returned to a brief tranquility, with only a gentle breeze blowing through it, as if the fierce battle that had just taken place had never happened.

Chu Zihang gasped for breath, his hand gripping the knife trembling slightly. "Finally... it's over."

Tian stood to the side, the golden light in his eyes gradually fading, his two guns hanging at his sides, his breathing becoming rapid, but his gaze remained calm. "It's over for now."

"Temporarily?" Chu Zihang asked, frowning. Although victory was in sight, Tian's tone still made him suspicious.

Tian's gaze turned slightly serious as he stared at the seal on the Dragon's Tear. His voice was calm but undeniable, "We sealed it, but the power of the dragons won't be given up so easily. They will find other ways to revive it... This is just part of their plan."

Chu Zihang remained silent for a moment, realizing that the threat from the dragons was far from over. "We must return to the academy to ensure the stability of this seal."

Tian nodded, then turned to look into the distance. "Lu Mingfei and Caesar are still waiting for us. Let's go."

The two took one last look at the sealed Dragon's Tear, then quickly turned and left. The valley returned to silence, but their hearts remained uneasy. The shadow of the dragons still loomed over their world; the next crisis might be even more difficult than this one.

Upon returning to Kassel College, Tian and Chu Zihang immediately reported the mission's outcome to the Dean. Although the seal was successful, the threat of the Dragon's Tears still lurked in the shadows, the Hermes family's conspiracy had not yet been fully uncovered, and more enemies and greater crises were approaching…

As the lights come on in the academy, a new storm is brewing.

On the way back to Kassel College, the sky gradually calmed down, and the dark clouds in the night sky slowly dispersed.

The aircraft soared through the night sky, the four-person team remaining silent. Having survived the battle with the Dragon's Tear, each member was filled with complex emotions. Although the mission had successfully sealed the Dragon's Tear, the lingering sense of threat prevented them from fully relaxing.

Lu Mingfei sat in the seat, his hands gripping the seatbelt tightly, his face pale.

"I mean... are we really done?" he muttered to himself, still feeling a lingering fear as he recalled the terrifying scenes of facing the dragon undead and the core of the Dragon's Tear.

“It’s only temporary,” Tian replied calmly, his gaze still fixed on the darkness outside the aircraft. “We have sealed the power of the Dragon’s Tears, but it won’t remain silent forever. The Dragon Clan’s plans are likely more complex than we anticipated.”

"In other words, there's more trouble waiting for us." Caesar leaned back in his chair, fiddling with the gun in his hand, a nonchalant smile on his face. "But as long as I'm here, these dragons' tricks won't succeed."

Chu Zihang remained silent, his hand still gripping the knife tightly, a thoughtful glint in his cold eyes.

Having experienced this battle, he realized that the power of the dragons was far more threatening than they had imagined, and that the Hermes family's conspiracy had not been fully exposed. This war was far from over.

The aircraft landed smoothly on the runway of the Kassel College.

After disembarking, the four immediately went to the academy's tactical command center to report to the dean. Inside the command center, the professors were already gathered, the atmosphere tense and solemn, clearly indicating that the Dragon's Tears incident had attracted great attention from the academy's higher-ups.

"You're back." The academy head's voice was deep and authoritative. His gaze swept across each person's face, finally landing on Tian. "Was the seal successful?"

“Temporarily successful,” Tian reported calmly, his gaze serene. “But the power of the Dragon’s Tear is still stirring, and the Hermes family has not yet fully revealed themselves. This seal has only halted their plans, but they are likely to take other actions.”

The academy headmaster frowned, a hint of worry flashing in his eyes. "The Hermes family's rebellion has been going on for years, and every move they make is extremely secretive. This time, they were able to directly utilize the power of the Dragon's Tear, which clearly indicates that they have received external support."

“External support?” Caesar raised an eyebrow. “You mean there are other forces pulling the strings behind the scenes?”

“Very likely,” the academy dean said in a deep voice, his eyes filled with contemplation. “Not only the Hermes family, but also the forces within the dragon race are stirring. Recent unusual movements indicate that the dragon race’s power is gathering on a large scale in some unknown place. Their goal is very likely a full recovery.”

"This is exactly what we've been worried about," Chu Zihang said coldly, his gaze sharp. "If the dragon race fully recovers, then the survival of humanity will face a tremendous threat."

The academy headmaster nodded. "That's right. Therefore, we must continue to strengthen our monitoring of the dragon race's power and find the real mastermind behind the Hermes family as soon as possible."

“The Hermes family has been hit hard by us many times, but they have always recovered quickly,” Tian analyzed, a cold glint in his eyes. “This means that they are likely supported by a more powerful force behind them. We must track down these masterminds to completely solve this problem.”

“I will personally handle the report on this operation,” the Dean said slowly, shifting his gaze from the group to the tactical map. “Next, we will readjust the academy’s strategy. Now that the Hermes family has exposed their operation, they cannot easily escape. We must seize this opportunity to eradicate them completely.”

The atmosphere was heavy; everyone sensed the crisis facing the academy. The plan for the revival of the dragons had been put on the agenda, and the Hermes family's actions were just the tip of the iceberg; a much larger conspiracy was lurking deeper within.

"You four performed very well this time." The headmaster turned around and said seriously, "In the next operation, you will continue to be responsible for tracking the Hermes family's movements. Tian, ​​your special ability will be crucial to the upcoming battle."

Tian nodded, his gaze calm. "I will do my best."

"Alright, you can go and rest now. The battle continues." The academy headmaster's voice was deep and authoritative, his gaze revealing deep contemplation and worry.

The four men took their leave and left the command center.

Walking down the academy corridor, Lu Mingfei finally broke the silence, "I say, isn't this mission a bit too complicated? The resurgence of the dragons, the Hermes family, and all those behind-the-scenes manipulators, it feels like we're trapped in a giant net with no way to escape."

“You’re right.” Chu Zihang nodded, his gaze still cold and stern. “This is a war we must face. The resurgence of the Dragon Clan was foreshadowed, but this time the operation has proceeded faster than we anticipated.”

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