activa-t Chapter 218 Soul, Erosion
Chapter 218 Soul, Erosion
The dark power swept towards Xiao Yichen and others like a surging wave, trying to interrupt their fusion magic.
Xiao Yichen shouted loudly and rushed towards the dark force waving his lightsaber. He wanted to buy enough time for the three of them.
The lightsaber and the dark power collided violently, and Xiao Yichen felt as if he was in a stormy sea, and every time he resisted, he had to make tremendous efforts.
But he still held on tenaciously. Some small wounds began to appear on his body and blood oozed out, but there was no sign of retreat in his eyes.
Under his resistance, although the dark force was powerful, it was still unable to break through his defense.
Finally, the fusion magic of Lan Yunyan, Lin Wan'er and Yun Mengyao was completed.
A huge colorful pillar of light shot up into the sky. This pillar of light contained powerful elemental power, including the coldness of ice, the agility of wind, the heat of fire, the heaviness of earth and the sacredness of light.
The beam of light shot towards the black-cloaked figure, and wherever it passed, the dark power melted like ice and snow.
The black-cloaked figure showed a look of horror. He tried desperately to mobilize the power of his skull, but in the face of this fusion magic, everything seemed so powerless.
The beam of light struck the black-cloaked figure, erupting with a deafening roar. The light illuminated the entire swamp, and powerful energy waves spread outward, razing everything around it to the ground.
Xiao Yichen was also knocked backwards by the energy wave. He fell heavily to the ground, but his eyes were still fixed on the center of the battle.
The light gradually dissipated, and the black cloaked figure fell to the ground. His black robe was tattered, and his skull fell to the side, losing its luster.
Xiao Yichen stood up with difficulty and walked towards the black cloaked figure. When he got closer, he found that the black cloaked figure had a look of relief on his face.
"You finally defeated me..." the black-cloaked figure said weakly, "I have been controlled by the dark forces for too long, and have been doing things against my will..."
Xiao Yichen frowned and asked, "Who are you? Why are you controlled by the dark power?"
The black-cloaked figure gave a bitter laugh and said, "I was once a magician who protected this land. However, while exploring ancient ruins, I was invaded by the power of darkness and became its puppet..."
Xiao Yichen and the others felt a little emotional after hearing his words. They didn't expect that there was such a story behind this powerful enemy.
Although he had posed a huge threat to them before, he now made people feel somewhat sympathetic.
"I hope you can be relieved." Xiao Yichen said softly.
The black cloaked figure nodded slightly, then slowly closed his eyes. His body gradually turned into points of light and dissipated into the air.
After the battle, Xiao Yichen and the others were exhausted. They took a short break in the swamp, which had been destroyed beyond recognition, to recover their strength.
After this fierce battle, the tacit understanding between them has become deeper and their strength has also improved to a certain extent.
Xiao Yichen and others took a short rest in the swamp. The air was filled with smoke and dust after the battle, and the air was mixed with the pungent smell of residual magical energy.
Lan Yunyan leaned lightly against a relatively intact boulder, breathing slightly. Her originally neat skirt was now covered with mud and burn marks.
Lin Wan'er and Yun Mengyao snuggled up to each other. Although there was fatigue in their eyes, they were more relieved after winning the battle.
Xiao Yichen stood up, stretched his aching limbs, and scanned the devastated battlefield. He walked toward the skull once used by the black-cloaked figure and squatted down to examine it carefully.
The strange glow on the skull had completely disappeared, leaving only some obscure ancient runes faintly engraved on it.
He stretched out his hand, wanting to touch it, but hesitated, as if he could still feel the dark aura lingering in the skull.
At this moment, Lin Wan'er shouted, "Xiao Yichen, be careful! This skull may still be dangerous."
Xiao Yichen nodded slightly and stood up. As he left, the ground around the skull suddenly became filled with black smoke, and some vague figures were vaguely seen struggling in the smoke.
Everyone immediately became alert. Lan Yunyan raised her wand, and an ice-blue light flashed at the tip of the wand.
"What's going on? Could it be that the dark power hasn't dissipated yet?" Yun Mengyao asked nervously. Xiao Yichen gripped his lightsaber tightly, ready for battle.
The black smoke became thicker and thicker, and those blurry figures gradually became clearer. They turned out to be some souls corroded by the power of darkness. They pounced towards Xiao Yichen and others with their fangs and claws.
"Everyone be careful, these souls have been eroded by darkness and have lost their sanity." Xiao Yichen shouted and rushed towards the souls first.
The lightsaber swung, each swing dispelling some souls, but more souls continued to come.
Lan Yunyan waved her magic wand, and ice arrows shot towards the group of souls. Wherever the ice arrows went, the souls were frozen and then turned into powder.
Lin Wan'er and Yun Mengyao also cast magic. Green vines emerged from the ground, entwining some souls and trapping them, while the sacred light purified the souls that were less eroded by darkness.
With everyone's efforts, the soul group was gradually repelled. However, this unexpected battle also consumed a lot of their physical strength.
Xiao Yichen wiped the sweat from his forehead and looked at the gradually dissipating black smoke, feeling uneasy in his heart.
"This swamp seems to hide more secrets. We must leave here as soon as possible," he said.
Everyone began to pack up and prepare to leave, however, the environment in the swamp became worse due to the battle.
The originally solid ground became extremely soft, and every step was accompanied by the danger of sinking into the mud.
Lin Wan'er cast a levitation spell, allowing everyone to temporarily move above the swamp. However, this spell consumed a lot of energy, and her face turned increasingly pale.
As they trudged forward, they discovered a cave hidden deep in the swamp. The entrance to the cave was covered by vines and water plants, and it would have been difficult to find if they hadn't flown at low altitude.
"This cave looks a bit strange. There might be some clues or treasures inside."