After Lin Qiye, Shen Qingzhu, and the Little Girl returned to the city with the Origin Power of the World, they immediately set to work preparing to purify the Dark Power and repair the divine artifact. However, their actions did not escape the eyes of the Man in Black Robe.
The Man in Black Robe watched everything from the shadows, his hatred for Lin Qiye and the others growing increasingly intense. He decided to make a desperate gamble, gathering all remaining Dark Forces to launch a devastating attack on Lin Qiye and the others. Before they could fully master the Origin Power of the World, he planned to seize the divine artifact and use it alongside the Dark Power to rule the world.
On a dark night, the skies above the city were suddenly shrouded in ominous dark clouds, within which eerie purple lightning flashed. The Man in Black Robe led a dark army sweeping toward the city. Among the dark army were various monsters eroded by the Dark Power, as well as several human puppets under his control.
Sensing the danger, Lin Qiye and the others quickly rushed to the center of the city to prepare for battle. Lin Qiye channeled the Origin Power of the World into his sword, causing it to emit a dazzling brilliance—a light that felt like a beacon of hope amid the darkness. Shen Qingzhu picked up a new spear and handed the shield to the Little Girl, telling her to protect herself in the rear.
"Everyone, be careful. This enemy is stronger than any we have faced before," Lin Qiye shouted loudly.
The dark army surged forward like a tidal wave, the roar of the monsters intertwining with the shrieks of the human puppets in a hair-raising chorus. Lin Qiye charged into the vanguard of the dark army, unleashing "Starry Sacred Slash". The radiance swept from his sword was like a scorching sun, and wherever it reached, the dark monsters were purified and dissolved.
Shen Qingzhu was not to be outdone. He executed "Spear Light Piercing Dawn", thrusting his spear to produce a beam of light like the first light of dawn. It pierced the darkness, beating back the approaching enemies one by one. In the rear, the Little Girl used the shield to protect herself while channeling a special power to support Lin Qiye and Shen Qingzhu; her ability weakened the enemy's Dark Power.
However, the Man in Black Robe did not directly join the battle. Remaining in the rear, he commanded the dark army while casting dark magic to amplify their strength. Boosted by the Man in Black Robe, the dark army's attacks grew even more ferocious. The monsters lunged at Lin Qiye and the others with utter disregard for their own lives, and the human puppets grew increasingly frenzied.
Lin Qiye and Shen Qingzhu gradually began to feel the strain. Although they had the aid of the Origin Power of the World, the sheer number of the dark army was overwhelming. Moreover, the dark magic of the Man in Black Robe constantly interfered with them, preventing them from unleashing their full strength.
"We cannot keep going like this. We need to find the Man in Black Robe and disrupt his command," Lin Qiye said.
They began searching through the dark army for traces of the Man in Black Robe. Amid the intense combat, Lin Qiye finally spotted him. The Man in Black Robe stood atop a tall building, holding a black staff in his hand. The gem at the tip of the staff emitted an intense dark radiance that enveloped the entire dark army.
Lin Qiye dashed toward the Man in Black Robe, evading the attacks of the dark army as he sprinted swiftly toward the tall building. Seeing Lin Qiye charging at him, the Man in Black Robe wore a sneer. He waved his staff, sending a massive wave of dark energy sweeping toward Lin Qiye.
Lin Qiye cast "Starry Teleportation", instantly vanishing from his spot to dodge the dark energy wave. He continued his charge toward the Man in Black Robe, but just as he closed in, the Man in Black Robe suddenly disappeared. A shock went through Lin Qiye's heart as he sensed a powerful wave of Dark Power striking from behind.
It turned out the Man in Black Robe had used teleportation magic to appear right behind Lin Qiye. Wielding his staff, the Man in Black Robe thrust it toward Lin Qiye's back. Too late to dodge, Lin Qiye could only raise his sword to block. With a loud "boom", their powers collided, generating a powerful shockwave that sent Lin Qiye flying forward as blood seeped from the corner of his mouth.
"Hmph, did you really think you could defeat me?" the Man in Black Robe taunted.
Steadying himself, Lin Qiye wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth. "I will stop you." He charged at the Man in Black Robe once again, this time unleashing his full strength. Fully fusing the Origin Power of the World with his own Spiritual Power, he executed "Starry Genesis Slash". This sword strike, imbued with the power of world creation, slashed toward the Man in Black Robe.
Sensing the terrifying might of this strike, the Man in Black Robe's expression changed drastically. He poured all his strength into dark magic, attempting to block it. But the power of "Starry Genesis Slash" was too overwhelming, and the defenses of the Man in Black Robe gradually crumbled under the sword's light.
Just as the sword light was about to strike him, the Man in Black Robe suddenly produced a Darkness Shield. The shield absorbed a portion of the power from "Starry Genesis Slash", though it was ultimately shattered by the blade's light. Seizing the opportunity, the Man in Black Robe fled, running toward the center of the dark army.
Seeing that Lin Qiye was injured, Shen Qingzhu was overcome with anxiety. He cut his way through toward Lin Qiye and rendezvoused with him. "Are you alright?" Shen Qingzhu asked.
Lin Qiye shook his head. "I'm fine. We cannot let the Man in Black Robe escape." They gave chase in the direction of the fleeing Man in Black Robe, carving a bloody path through the dark army.
When they caught up to him, the Man in Black Robe was in the middle of casting a massive dark ritual. Arrayed around him were numerous black crystals, within which powerful dark souls were sealed. The Man in Black Robe intended to use this ritual to release the dark souls, amplify the Dark Power, and wipe out Lin Qiye and the others in a single stroke.
"We can't let him finish the ritual!" Lin Qiye shouted. They lunged toward the Man in Black Robe, preparing to disrupt the ceremony, but a powerful dark barrier surrounded him, repelling their attacks.
Just as they were growing frantic with worry, the Little Girl arrived. In her hands, she held the Divine Orb, which had regained a measure of tranquility under the influence of the Origin Power of the World. The Little Girl hurled the Divine Orb toward the dark barrier. The orb emitted a five-colored radiance that resonated with the Origin Power of the World, gradually weakening the dark barrier.
Seizing the moment, Lin Qiye and Shen Qingzhu launched their assault, pooling their strength together to deliver a supreme strike against the weakest point of the dark barrier. Under their combined attack, the dark barrier finally shattered.
They charged straight at the Man in Black Robe. Seeing his ritual ruined, he let out a furious roar. Abandoning the ritual, he launched a final, desperate attack against Lin Qiye and the others, channeling all the remaining Dark Power into his own body as he lunged at them.
Working in complete unison, Lin Qiye, Shen Qingzhu, and the Little Girl fused the Origin Power of the World, the power of the Divine Orb, and their own strengths together, unleashing a final strike against the Man in Black Robe. This strike gathered all their hopes and power, cutting through the darkness like a dawn of light as it swept toward the Man in Black Robe.
Unable to withstand this final blow, the Man in Black Robe saw his body gradually dissolve in the brilliant light, his final roar of anger swallowed up by the radiance. With the demise of the Man in Black Robe, the dark army lost its command and began scattering in all directions.
Lin Qiye and the others successfully repelled the counterattack of the Dark Forces, but they knew this was only a temporary victory. Although the Origin Power of the World was mighty, the Dark Power still lingered in some corner of the world. They needed to continue searching for a way to completely eradicate the Dark Power and safeguard the peace and tranquility of the world.