Inside the secret realm, violent tremors surged like turbulent waves, one after another. The earth beneath their feet seemed to be toyed with by the hand of an invisible giant, while jagged fissures, resembling the maws of ferocious beasts, spread rapidly. Amidst the chaos, Su Yao, Lin Yu, and Zhao Ya clutched the newly acquired Earth Spirit Key, scanning their surroundings with vigilance. The evil force erupting from the ground grew increasingly intense; like a black tide, it began to swallow the golden light of the secret realm.
"This power... it is so evil, even stronger than what we have encountered before." Zhao Ya’s brows were tightly knit. Her hands moved in a blur to form seals, and blue light flickered around her as she attempted to ward off the encroaching, unknown danger. Although there was a hint of nervousness in her eyes, it was overshadowed by resolve; her experience fighting alongside her companions allowed her to remain calm in the face of crisis.
Lin Yu gripped his longsword, the blade vibrating as if echoing his inner battle-lust. "No matter what it is, we cannot back down. Su Yao, Zhao Ya, let’s charge together, just like always!" His voice was firm and powerful, echoing through the perilous secret realm. In past battles, he had long grown accustomed to shielding his companions; each challenge only strengthened his convictions and deepened his resolve to protect those by his side.
Chapter 137