Dapeng's Time Travel Life

Chapter 146 The Crisis of the Magic Array: A Glimmer of Hope in a Desperate Battle

The shockwave from the collision of light and darkness spread outwards like a surging sea, sending surrounding rocks and dust flying into the air. Zhang Peng and the others steadied themselves amidst the impact, their gazes passing over the black-robed figure and fixed on the black magic circle emitting an eerie light.

"What are they up to?" Li Ming asked, panting heavily, his face filled with doubt and wariness. The long battle had taken a toll on his stamina, but his hand gripping the sword remained firm and strong.

Lin Wan'er frowned, her eyes filled with worry: "The aura of this magic array is very evil. I'm afraid they are plotting something even more terrible." Her voice was a little hoarse, as she had been continuously casting spells and her spiritual power was almost depleted.

Zhang Peng's expression was grave. He knew the situation was critical, and the conspiracy behind the black-robed man could very well determine the fate of the entire cultivation world. He once again activated the power of the four divine artifacts and the crystal ball, attempting to find a way to break the magic array.

Taking advantage of Zhang Peng and the others' distraction, the man in black robes launched another attack. He moved his hands rapidly in the air, chanting incantations, and the group of men in black robes behind him responded in kind. In an instant, all kinds of dark spells shot towards Zhang Peng and the others like a dense rain of arrows.

"Watch out!" Zhang Peng shouted, quickly expanding the five-colored shield to protect everyone inside. The dark magic struck the shield, producing a dull thud, and the light on the shield flickered continuously, as if it would shatter at any moment.

Su Yao gritted her teeth, summoned her last bit of spiritual power, and unleashed an ice spell. Countless ice spikes shot from her hands, piercing through the darkness magic and flying towards the black-robed figures. The black-robed figures scrambled to dodge, their attack rhythm disrupted.

Liu Ruyan and Shen Yue were not to be outdone. Liu Ruyan used all her skills, her purple sword energy crisscrossing and shattering the approaching dark magic; Shen Yue focused her energy on powering up everyone's shields to maintain their stability.

While defending against the attacks, Zhang Peng carefully observed the black magic array. He discovered that the array's operation seemed to have a subtle connection with the surrounding spiritual energy of heaven and earth, and the key to this connection lay in a black crystal at the center of the array.

"Hold on, everyone! I've found the key to the magic array!" Zhang Peng shouted. "As long as we destroy that black crystal, we can break the magic array!"

Upon hearing this, a resolute glint flashed in Li Ming's eyes: "I'll distract them. Zhang Peng, you take this opportunity to destroy the crystal!" With that, he unleashed his fastest movement technique, rushing towards the black-robed man like a gust of wind. His swordsmanship was expansive and powerful, each strike carrying a strong momentum, forcing the black-robed man to shift his attention to him.

Seizing the opportunity, Zhang Peng unleashed his full power of the Five Elements spiritual energy, transforming it into five giant dragons that flew towards the black magic array. The dragons, carrying world-destroying power, instantly broke through the black-robed man's defenses and arrived before the magic array.

However, just as Zhang Peng was about to approach the black crystal, the leader of the black-robed men suddenly pulled a black sphere from his robes and slammed it into the ground. After the sphere exploded, a powerful dark force instantly enveloped the entire magic circle, forming an indestructible barrier.

"Damn it!" Zhang Peng's heart sank. His attack was blocked by the barrier, preventing him from getting close to the black crystal. At this moment, Li Ming's situation was also becoming increasingly difficult. He was surrounded by the men in black robes and had already sustained multiple injuries.

Lin Wan'er, Su Yao, Liu Ruyan, and Shen Yue were also locked in a fierce battle; their spiritual energy was about to be exhausted, and their defenses were weakening. Zhang Peng knew that they had reached a critical moment of life and death.

Just when everyone was in despair, Zhang Peng suddenly sensed an unprecedented change in the power of the crystal ball. A pure and powerful force surged from the crystal ball, resonating with the spiritual energy within his body, as if guiding him.

A thought struck Zhang Peng. He concentrated his mind and fused the power of the crystal ball with the power of the four divine artifacts in a completely new way. In an instant, he felt his strength undergo a qualitative leap, and a powerful confidence surged into his heart.

"I won't let your conspiracy succeed!" Zhang Peng roared, unleashing his newly fused power. A dazzling beam of light shot from his hand, containing boundless hope and vitality, instantly piercing the dark barrier and striking the black crystal.

With a deafening roar, the black crystal shattered, and the black magic array collapsed. The black-robed figures let out a terrified scream; their power was instantly weakened.

Taking advantage of the situation, Zhang Peng and his men launched an attack, forcing the black-robed men into a retreat. Seeing the situation was dire, the leader of the black-robed men turned to flee.

"Trying to run? Not so easy!" Zhang Peng flashed and instantly appeared in front of the black-robed leader. He unleashed his full power, condensing the fused forces into a sword of light, and thrust it towards the black-robed leader.

The black-robed leader stared in horror at the sword of light, trying to defend himself, but it was too late. The sword of light pierced through his body; he let out a scream, collapsed to the ground, and vanished into a wisp of black smoke.

With the death of their leader, the other black-robed figures fled. Zhang Peng and the others did not give chase; they collapsed wearily to the ground, gazing at the shattered magic array, their hearts filled with the relief of surviving a calamity.

However, Zhang Peng knew that this was only a temporary victory. The forces behind the black-robed man still existed, and the crisis in the cultivation world was far from over.