The Guardians embarked on their arduous journey back, carrying the formidable power of the Source of Light. Yet this journey was destined to be fraught with twists, turns, and hardships, far from a smooth path. They had just survived a thrilling and brutal battle, leaving both their bodies and minds utterly exhausted, and their spiritual energy severely depleted. Still, they deeply understood that they could not afford even the slightest slack or relaxation at this moment, for the entire world remained relentlessly shrouded under the heavy shadow of that terrifying Dark Power.
As they traversed the rolling mountain ranges, the magnificent environment that had gradually been restoring its vibrant vitality through the Power of Light unexpectedly began to exhibit horrifying anomalies without warning. Dense black hail suddenly plummeted from the sky. These hailstones were as hard as stone, each one containing wisps of chilling Dark Power. When they crashed against the ground, they left behind shocking black craters. Left with no choice, the Guardians desperately exerted their Spiritual Energy Shield to fend off the aggressive hail while struggling to move forward step by step along the rugged mountain road.
"Everyone must be extremely careful. This hail is terribly bizarre, as if it's desperately draining our already meager spiritual energy," the Little Girl shouted at the top of her lungs, reminding them. She was tightly clutching the Holy Grail containing the Source of Light …
Chapter 28