Shocking Secrets of the Celestial Realm

Chapter 185 Preparations for the Final Battle

The sky over the Spirit Realm was shrouded in a thick haze, like a heavy lead plate, pressing down and making it hard to breathe. Jasmine stood atop a boulder in the valley, her white robes fluttering in the biting wind. Her brows were furrowed, her eyes filled with solemnity. Beside her, Lin Qing, Qin Feng, and Ye Lan wore equally grim expressions. They could clearly sense an ominous aura permeating the air—the oppressive feeling brought on by the lurking presence of the "Dark Night Society."

“I have never felt such a strong evil aura before,” Jasmine’s voice trembled slightly, breaking the silence of the valley. “The Dark Night Society is gathering its strength, and a great battle is probably inevitable.”

Lin Qing stepped forward and gently took Jasmine's hand, trying to give her strength and comfort: "We were prepared. No matter what their schemes are, we will not back down."

Qin Feng crossed his arms, his eyes gleaming with determination: "That's right, our research on the energy of the solar terms during this period hasn't been in vain. Let's give it a try!"

Ye Lan gently stroked the long flute in her hand, her voice soft yet revealing an undeniable determination: "Together we will protect this continent and never allow darkness to descend."

The group exchanged glances, their eyes conveying unwavering conviction and tacit understanding. They knew that the upcoming battle would be their greatest challenge, and perhaps the decisive one that would determine the fate of the Spirit Realm.

In preparation for the upcoming decisive battle, they began intensive training in the valley. Lin Qing sat cross-legged, palms facing upwards, circulating his internal energy, attempting to integrate the yang energy of heaven and earth that he had sensed since the beginning of spring into himself. A faint golden light gradually emanated from his body, a sign of the gathering of yang energy.

"Lin Qing, how are you feeling?" Jasmine asked with concern, her eyes full of worry.

Lin Qing slowly opened his eyes, a glint of light flashing in them: "I can feel the yang energy in my body constantly increasing, but I always feel like something is missing."

Qin Feng tried to combine his spatial perception with his spiritual power. Ripples spread across the space around him, as if it were about to be torn apart at any moment. "This spatial power is too strong and difficult to control. If I could perfectly fuse it with the energy of the seasons, it might unleash unexpected power," Qin Feng said while trying to maintain the stability of the space.

Ye Lan was immersed in the world of music, playing her long flute. The flute's sound was melodious yet carried a hint of sharpness. Each note transformed into ripples of energy, echoing through the valley. "My flute music seems to be able to mobilize the surrounding energy, but I don't know if it will be effective against the powerful dark forces of the Dark Night Society." Ye Lan stopped playing, a trace of confusion flashing in her eyes.

Jasmine knew that the enemy they faced was no ordinary foe, and that conventional cultivation might not be enough to deal with it. She decided to try to communicate with higher-dimensional forces, a path fraught with unknowns and dangers, but she had no other choice in order to protect the Spirit Realm Continent.

Jasmine ventured alone into the depths of the valley, found a quiet spot, and sat cross-legged. She closed her eyes, emptied her mind, and slowly elevated her consciousness. At first, everything seemed peaceful and serene, but as she ventured deeper, countless twisted figures suddenly emerged from the darkness, emitting sharp hissing sounds, attempting to drag her consciousness into an endless abyss.

"Ah!" Jasmine groaned in pain, her forehead covered in sweat, and her body began to tremble slightly.

Just when Jasmine was about to give up, the images of Lin Qing, Qin Feng, and Ye Lan suddenly appeared in her mind, their smiles and encouraging words echoing in her ears. "I can't give up, for everyone, for the Spirit Illusion Continent." Jasmine gritted her teeth, gathered all her willpower, and continued to explore forward.

Finally, at the end of that endless darkness, Jasmine felt a warm and powerful force. That force was like a beam of light, illuminating her path. "Is it a higher-dimensional force? Please grant me the power to protect me," Jasmine prayed silently in her heart.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the valley, Lin Qing and the others were also worried about Jasmine.

"Jasmine has been gone for so long and hasn't come back yet. Could something have happened to her?" Qin Feng paced anxiously in place.

Lin Qing frowned, a hint of unease in her eyes: "I'm a little worried too. Let's go look for her."

Just as they were about to set off, Jasmine slowly emerged from the depths of the valley. She exuded a mysterious and powerful aura, and her eyes held a newfound determination and confidence.

"Jasmine, you're finally back! We were so worried about you!" Ye Lan rushed over and took Jasmine's hand.

Jasmine smiled at everyone and said, "I succeeded. I felt the response from the higher-dimensional power, which will help us at crucial moments."

Upon hearing this, everyone's faces lit up with surprise and delight.

"Great! Now we have an even better chance of winning," Qin Feng said excitedly.

However, before they could rejoice for long, a violent tremor suddenly shook the valley. The ground began to crack, and streams of black mist poured out from the fissures, filling the entire valley.

"Oh no, it's the Dark Night Society's doing!" Lin Qing's expression changed, and he immediately assumed a defensive stance.

As the black mist spread, a group of figures clad in black robes slowly emerged. Leading them was the leader of the Dark Night Society, a cruel smile on his face, as if everything was under his control.

"You think this will stop us? How naive!" The leader's voice boomed like a bell, echoing through the valley.

"No matter what your schemes are, they won't succeed!" Lin Qing shouted angrily.

"Hmph, let's see." The leader waved his hand, and a group of men in black robes immediately rushed towards them.

Lin Qing and the others quickly entered battle mode. Lin Qing rapidly formed hand seals, and streams of golden yang energy transformed into sharp blades, shooting towards the enemy; Qin Feng manipulated the power of space, distorting the space around the black-robed men, hindering their movements; Ye Lan played her long flute, and the sound of the flute transformed into energy barriers, resisting the enemy's attacks.

Jasmine closed her eyes, attempting to activate the higher-dimensional power she had just communicated with. However, just as she was about to succeed, a powerful dark force suddenly struck, scattering her consciousness.

"Jasmine, watch out!" Upon seeing this, Lin Qing immediately flew over and shielded Jasmine with his own body.

"Lin Qing!" Jasmine cried out in terror.

Lin Qing was struck in the back by the dark power, and spat out a mouthful of blood.

"Lin Qing, how are you?" Jasmine hugged Lin Qing tightly, tears welling up in her eyes.

"I...I'm fine, don't worry about me, keep mobilizing the higher-dimensional power," Lin Qing said, enduring the pain.

Jasmine gritted her teeth, closed her eyes again, and concentrated. This time, she felt a strong response from the higher-dimensional power; a powerful light burst forth from her body, instantly dispelling the surrounding darkness.

The people in black robes were stunned by the sudden light and retreated.

"What...what kind of power is this?" The leader looked at Jasmine in horror, his eyes filled with disbelief.

"This is the power of protection, the power of justice!" Jasmine shouted angrily. "Your conspiracy will not succeed!"

The leader's face was grim; he knew that today's operation was likely to fail. "Hmph, you're lucky this time. Next time, you won't be so lucky." With a wave of his hand, the leader led the men in black robes and quickly disappeared into the darkness.

"Damn it, they got away!" Qin Feng angrily slammed his fist on the ground.

Lin Qing slowly stood up and wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth: "It's alright. We already know their strength, and we will definitely not let them succeed next time."

Jasmine looked at Lin Qing, her eyes filled with guilt: "It's all my fault, if it weren't for me..."

Lin Qing gently covered Jasmine's mouth: "Don't say that, it's not your fault. We are a team, facing difficulties together."

Supporting each other, the group returned to their camp in the valley. They knew this battle was just the beginning, and even greater challenges awaited them. But they were fearless, for they had unwavering faith and mutual support.

In the days that followed, they cultivated even more diligently. Lin Qing constantly tried to fuse Yang energy with his own spiritual power to break through his limits; Qin Feng worked hard to master the power of space and explore more ways to use it; Ye Lan continuously improved her flute attack, making it more powerful; and Jasmine delved into the study of higher-dimensional power, attempting to unleash its full potential.

They also began studying the dark power of the "Dark Night Society," trying to find a way to counter it. Through studying ancient texts, Lin Qing discovered that the weakness of dark power lay in its excessive coldness, making it easily countered by pure Yang power.

“We can use the pure Yang energy of the solar terms to fight against their dark power,” Lin Qing said excitedly.

"But how can one accurately utilize pure Yang power in battle?" Ye Lan asked.

Everyone fell into deep thought. Suddenly, Qin Feng had a flash of inspiration: "I have an idea! I can use the power of space to compress the pure Yang power and then release it instantly, so that I can deliver a fatal blow to the enemy at the crucial moment."

"Great idea!" Lin Qing's eyes lit up. "Let's do it this way."

They began practical drills, constantly refining their teamwork. Through repeated attempts, their skills improved, and their coordination became increasingly seamless.

However, unbeknownst to them, the "Dark Night Society" was also intensifying its preparations. The leader roared in the secret chamber, "A bunch of useless trash! You can't even handle a few greenhorns!"

“Leader, please calm down. We have found their weakness, and we will surely succeed next time,” a man in black robes said tremblingly.

"Hmph, that's for the best. This time, we must wipe them out in one fell swoop, and we absolutely cannot let them ruin our plans again." A cold glint flashed in the leader's eyes.

On the eve of the decisive battle, the atmosphere on the Spirit Realm Continent grew increasingly tense. Lin Qing and the others knew that the real test was about to begin, and they had to be fully prepared to face this battle that would determine their fate.