Chapter 318: The Demonic Abyss Returns, Sword Shadows Resist the Waves of Disaster
Chapter 318: The Demonic Abyss Returns, Sword Shadows Resist the Waves of Disaster
However, after experiencing many failures, the remnants of the Lord of the Demon Abyss began to seek new breakthroughs.
They secretly colluded with some help from other mysterious dark forces, attempting to launch a more violent attack, break the seal in one fell swoop, and release the Lord of the Abyss.
Ling Xiu Han and Lan Yunyan learned the news through the intelligence network, and they realized that this would be an unprecedented crisis.
The two decided to unite the forces of the two factions, take the initiative to attack, and completely eliminate the remaining forces before they launch an attack.
So, Ling Xiuhan led the elite demons of the Demon Realm, and Lan Yunyan led the elite disciples of the Qingyun Sect, and they launched a thrilling decisive battle in a mysterious wasteland near the Demon Abyss.
The wind was howling and dark clouds were gathering over the wasteland, as if foreshadowing the fierceness of the battle.
After a brief standoff, the remnants of the Demon Lord launched the first attack. Dark magic surged towards the combined forces of Ling Xiuhan and Lan Yunyan like a black tide.
The coalition forces were well prepared. The disciples of Qingyun Sect cast a defensive magic formation, and the demons released their own magic shields to resist the first round of attacks.
Immediately afterwards, Ling Xiuhan and Lan Yunyan commanded the allied forces to launch a counterattack. Like a god of war, Ling Xiuhan charged into the enemy lines, his sword striking and the forces of darkness were routed.
Lan Yunyan cast powerful magic in the air. The lightning, hail and other elemental magic she summoned fell on the enemy's heads like raindrops, dealing a heavy blow to the enemy.
At the critical moment of the battle, Ling Xiuhan discovered the core of the collusion between the remnants and the mysterious dark forces - an evil wizard hidden in a dark magic circle.
He knew that as long as he destroyed the wizard, he could break the enemy's command center and turn the tide of the battle. So, regardless of his own safety, he rushed towards the magic circle.
Lan Yunyan noticed Ling Xiu Han's intention, and she immediately cast magic to open a path for Ling Xiu Han, and led part of the coalition forces to follow closely to protect Ling Xiu Han's safety.
After Ling Xiu Han rushed into the magic circle, he started a thrilling duel with the evil wizard.
The wizard cast all kinds of strange dark magic in an attempt to trap Ling Xiu Han, but Ling Xiu Han relied on his superb swordsmanship and tenacious will to resolve the crisis time and time again.
In the fierce battle, Ling Xiu Han finally found the wizard's weakness. He stabbed with a sword, piercing the wizard's heart. The evil wizard screamed and fell down.
With the wizard's death, the remnants of the Lord of the Abyss and the coalition of mysterious dark forces suddenly fell into chaos.
Ling Xiu Han and Lan Yunyan took the opportunity to command the coalition forces to launch the final general offensive and completely wipe out the enemy.
The victory in this decisive battle made the seal of the Demon Abyss more consolidated than ever before.
As the last enemy fell under the attack of the coalition forces, the shouting and killing in the wilderness gradually subsided, leaving only the howling wind, blowing up the dust and bloody smell on the ground.
Ling Xiu Han let out a long sigh and slowly put away his sword. The blood on the sword slid down the blade and dripped onto the charred ground, splashing up fine dust.
He looked up at the sky and saw that the dark clouds began to slowly disperse. A few rays of sunlight penetrated the clouds and sprinkled on the wasteland that had just experienced a brutal battle.
Lan Yunyan landed gently beside Ling Xiu Han. Her face was slightly pale. The high-intensity magic she had just cast had consumed a huge amount of her magic power.
But her eyes remained firm as she looked at Ling Xiu Han and said, "Although we won this time, it was also extremely dangerous. If you hadn't discovered that evil wizard, the outcome of the battle would have been unpredictable."
Ling Xiu Han shook his head slightly. "This is a joint victory for us. Your magical support was crucial. Without you paving the way and protecting me, I would have had difficulty approaching that wizard."
Cheers erupted in the coalition forces, and the demons and Qingyun Sect disciples congratulated each other. They knew that this victory was of great significance, as it not only protected the seal of the Demon Abyss, but also prevented the entire continent from falling into the abyss of darkness.
However, Ling Xiu Han and Lan Yunyan were not carried away by their victory. They knew that this was only a temporary calm.
While cleaning up the battlefield, they found some strange magic rune fragments. These runes were different from the dark magic runes they had seen before and seemed to contain a deeper evil power.
Ling Xiuhan frowned, collected the rune fragments, and handed them to Lan Yunyan. "Look, these runes are definitely not ordinary. I'm afraid there's a bigger conspiracy behind them."
Lan Yunyan carefully examined the rune fragment, her brows gradually furrowed. "The source of this rune's power is extremely mysterious. I've never seen such a record in any ancient text. It seems we need to investigate further."
After returning to the Demon Realm and the Qingyun Sect, they summoned the most knowledgeable elders and counselors from each sect to jointly study the rune fragments. After several days of research, a Qingyun Sect elder finally discovered some clues.
These runes seem to be related to an ancient evil organization that has long been sealed. Legend has it that this organization once attempted to subvert the entire world and bring darkness to the world. Later, several powerful heroes joined forces to seal it in the endless void.
"Could it be that the seal has loosened, causing them to collude with the remnants of the Lord of the Demonic Abyss?" Lan Yunyan asked worriedly.
Ling Xiu Han pondered for a moment and said, "No matter what, we can't just sit back and watch. If that ancient evil organization really does reappear, it will be difficult for us two factions to deal with it alone. We must unite more forces."
Therefore, they decided to send envoys to the sects and forces across the continent to inform them of the crisis they were facing and to seek an alliance to fight against evil together.
However, not all sects are willing to believe their words. Some sects think that this is just a lie made up by the Demon Realm and Qingyun Sect in order to expand their influence. Some sects, for their own interests, do not want to be involved in this dispute that may endanger themselves.
Despite numerous difficulties, Ling Xiuhan and Lan Yunyan refused to give up. They personally visited various sects, presenting evidence of the rune fragments and describing the story of the remnants of the Lord of the Demonic Abyss colluding with the forces of darkness, as well as the dire consequences that might result.
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