boyutpedia Chapter 449 Double Crisis
Chapter 449 Double Crisis
A deafening roar erupted atop the altar!
Under the bombardment of the Chaos God's Punishment, the energy core twisted and trembled violently, and the evil light that erupted from it clashed and annihilated the azure divine light.
A terrifying energy shockwave spread out in a ring, and the entire altar groaned under the strain of this force. The ancient runes flickered under the impact, and some even shattered.
"Uh-"
From the compound eye that had just opened halfway, a non-human, painful scream rang out. The invisible connection between it and the energy core was forcibly shaken by the intervention of the Chaos God's Punishment, and even experienced a brief break.
Despite his injuries, Nalan Rongzhi's demonic phantom shone even brighter. He pushed his hands outward, and strands of highly condensed demonic energy and elemental power intertwined to form a lock, binding the eye of the evil god in an attempt to hinder its movement.
"Roar!"
Below, Suzaku, Netherworld, Dark Night, White Tiger, and Blue Abyss, taking advantage of the moment when the evil god's will was injured, unleashed their strongest attacks, defeating the ghost creatures and remnants of the Black Abyss that had gathered around them, and temporarily clearing a space.
However, the power of the evil god was too terrifying. In just a moment of pause, the pain in his compound eyes turned into boundless rage.
"Insects... dare to challenge divine might!" The ancient, hoarse voice, carrying boundless pressure, rang out once more.
Although the energy core struck by the Chaos God's Punishment had dimmed considerably and was covered in cracks, it was not completely shattered. At this moment, as if stimulated, it once again erupted with even more concentrated evil energy, surging wildly toward the Eye of the Evil God.
"puff--"
Lu Lingxi swayed, a trickle of blood spilling from the corner of her mouth. That attack had almost drained all the chaotic power and divine power fragments from her body, and now she felt waves of weakness washing over her.
"Yao Yao!" Nalan Rongzhi immediately rushed to her side, supporting her swaying body, his purple eyes filled with anxiety and heartache.
"I'm fine..." Lu Lingxi Yao barely managed to stand up, her gaze fixed on the evil god's eye that was expanding again, and on the other side of the altar, her mother, shrouded in white light, whose aura was growing weaker and weaker.
Under the impact of the evil god's will, Yueying Jiuge's soul body has become almost transparent, and the rune chains around her body, which are interwoven with her own soul power and sealing power, are breaking at a speed visible to the naked eye.
"Jiuge!" Lu Lingchenxuan shouted hoarsely, brandishing his broken sword in an attempt to sever the shackles and rush toward his wife, but each time he was mercilessly repelled by the sealing power.
"Father, Mother!" Lu Lingxi's heart was breaking.
"We cannot stay here any longer!"
Nalan Rongzhi made a decisive decision. He knew that in their current state, they were no match for the evil god who was about to awaken. He picked up the weakened Lu Lingxi Yao and shouted at Lan Yuan and his contracted partners, "Retreat! Retreat to the edge of the ruins!"
Although Lan Yuan and his contracted partners were unwilling, they understood the current situation and immediately fought and retreated, escorting Nalan Rongzhi and Lu Lingxi Yao, and struggling to break through from the top of the altar.
The ghostly creatures seemed endless, charging forward fearlessly. Nalan Rongzhi held Lu Lingxi in one arm and wielded his sword with the other. Demonic energy and elemental power formed a death storm around him, and wherever it passed, severed limbs flew everywhere.
"Want to leave? Stay here, all of you!" The evil god's cold voice was mocking as countless black tentacles reached out from the void, like deadly serpents, coiling towards the crowd.
"Netherworld, Dark Night, cover the rear!" Lu Lingxi Yao, nestled in Nalan Rongzhi's arms, forced herself to give the order.
Youming and Anye exchanged a glance, a resolute glint in their eyes. At the same time, they unleashed their strongest power, transforming into two massive torrents of energy that clashed violently with the tentacles, buying time for everyone to escape.
After a fierce breakout, the group finally retreated to a relatively intact stone hall at the edge of the ruins. The stone hall had a special structure that could isolate a portion of the evil god's will.
Nalan Rongzhi set up several barriers before gently putting Lu Lingxi down and hurriedly had Ling Shu take out several recovery pills to feed her.
"Cough cough..."
Lu Lingxi's face was as pale as paper, but her eyes were unusually bright. She looked at Nalan Rongzhi, her voice hoarse and urgent, "Rongzhi, my parents... they are there. My mother... she merged her soul into the seal, and my father has been protecting her all along!"
"The Black Abyss's target from the very beginning has been the Eye of the Void. They want to release the sealed Dark God!" Nalan Rongzhi's purple eyes flashed slightly, his eyes filled with a mixture of anger and killing intent.
Lan Yuan was deeply shaken. He finally understood why Hei Yuan had gone to such lengths to enter this ghost realm, and he also understood how dangerous the situation was for Lu Lingxi and Yao Yao's parents.
"Master, so it seems that rescuing your parents and stopping the evil god from descending are now intertwined!"
Lu Lingxi nodded emphatically, "Yes, we have no way out. Either we rescue our parents and reseal the evil god, or we perish together with this ghost realm and the Nine Realms."
“I must go back.” Lu Lingxi took a deep breath, her eyes becoming incredibly determined. She looked at Nalan Rongzhi and said, word by word, “Rongzhi, no matter what, I must return to the altar. I cannot watch my mother’s soul dissipate, nor can I let my father face all of that alone.”
Nalan Rongzhi held her hand tightly; the warmth of his palm was as reassuring as ever. His deep purple eyes and low voice said, "I'll stay with you!"
He paused, a fierce glint flashing in his eyes: "That evil god has not yet fully awakened, so we are not without a chance. Your attack just now has already had some effect on it, proving that it is not invincible. However, we need more powerful forces."
Lan Yuan stepped forward, his voice resounding, "Master, I swear to follow you to the death!"
Vermilion Bird, White Tiger, and other contracted partners also let out low growls, expressing the same determination. Lu Lingxi looked around at her companions, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart. This battle was a matter of life and death, but she was not alone.
She tried to calm her turbulent emotions and began to analyze the situation calmly: "Although the leader of the Black Abyss sacrificed himself to accelerate the awakening of the evil god, the blood talisman he used before that could temporarily enhance his power, as well as their familiarity with the Ghost Realm, all indicate that the Black Abyss understands this place far better than we do. They must have a backup plan."
Nalan Rongzhi interjected, "The power of the evil god is too immense. With our current strength, the chances of winning a direct confrontation are slim. The key lies in the seal. Your mother has merged her soul into the seal. If we can find a way to strengthen the seal or sever the connection between the evil god and that energy core, we might be able to buy some time."
Lu Lingxi had a sudden flash of inspiration. She remembered the Nine Luminaries Celestial Star Compass that the Demon Emperor had given her. "The Nine Luminaries Celestial Star Compass is a relic of the God Ancestor. It contains the power of the primordial stars. Perhaps... perhaps it can help this seal that originated from the ancient times!"