Seizing the Dark Star Stone and Escaping
Seeing the members of the Shadow Council attempting to snatch the Dark Star Stone, Lin Li was not about to let them get away with it. His figure moved like lightning, flashing like a ghost as he unleashed the Astral Phantom Formula. In an instant, he appeared beside the Dark Star Stone and snatched it up as easily as taking an object from his own pocket.
"You petty scoundrels, how dare you act so brazenly in my presence?" Lin Li barked arrogantly, his voice booming like a temple bell, deafening to all who heard it.
Upon seeing this, the members of the Shadow Council swarmed him like hungry tigers. "Kid, hand over the Dark Star Stone obediently, or don't even think about stepping one foot out of this black market today!" the leader, a fierce-looking man, roared menacingly.
A sneer of disdain curled on Lin Li's lips. "You lot are nothing but a mob of idiots. Take a look in the mirror and see what kind of trash you really are." With that, starlight surged around him like turbulent waves, and he launched into a breathtaking battle against the members of the Shadow Council. Yexiao seized the moment to join the fray like a nimble swallow, fighting side by side with Lin Li.
In the heat of the fierce battle, Lin Li was surprised to find that these Shadow Council members were quite formidable, as if they had been empowered by some mysterious force. Nevertheless, Lin Li felt no fear. Moving with the agility of a hare, he utilized the Phantom Traceless Step to weave through the crowd with ease, acting like a sharp sword that dealt one lethal blow after another to his enemies.
After a bloody and bitter struggle, Lin Li and Yexiao finally succeeded in repelling the members of the Shadow Council. However, a shrill alarm suddenly blared through the black market; it turned out someone had tipped off the market’s administrators. Knowing this was no place to linger, Lin Li pulled Yexiao along, moved with the speed of a gale, and deployed the Phantom Traceless Step. Like a shooting star streaking across the sky, they quickly fled the scene of the trouble.
Once the pair reached a safe location, Lin Li gazed at the Dark Star Stone in his hand. His eyes glimmered with excitement, shining like the brightest stars in the night sky. "With this treasure, perhaps we can uncover the conspiracy of the Shadow Council." Yexiao nodded vigorously. "That's right, but we must not let our guard down. The Shadow Council will certainly not let this go."
Studying the Dark Star Stone and a New Crisis
After returning to their base, Lin Li and Yexiao immediately began to study the Dark Star Stone. They discovered that the stone contained a strange dark energy, which appeared capable of being channeled and amplified by a specific type of device.
"It seems the Shadow Council is collecting these Dark Star Stones to harness their energy to achieve their 'Dark Rise' plan. But exactly how they intend to do that remains unclear," Lin Li said with a frown.
Just as they were researching the Dark Star Stone, a violent explosion suddenly erupted outside the base. Lin Li and Yexiao’s expressions shifted, and they immediately rushed out. They saw that the base was surrounded by a group of Shadow Council members whose weapons and equipment appeared to have been upgraded, boasting fierce firepower.
"Lin Li, hand over the Dark Star Stone, or today will be the end of you and the Starry Alliance!" a Shadow Council leader shouted from atop an armored vehicle.
Lin Li let out a cold laugh. "If you want the Dark Star Stone, then let's see if you have the ability to take it!" Turning to Yexiao and the members of the Starry Alliance, he said, "Brothers, fight them! This time, we must make the Shadow Council know the price of provoking us!" The group shouted in unison, their morale surging; a fierce battle to defend their home was about to begin.