books44 Chapter 199 The Mysterious Rune That Turned the Tide
Chapter 199 The Mysterious Rune That Turned the Tide
Faced with the overwhelming attack from the dark figure, Zhang Peng gritted his teeth, the power of the Chaos Spiritual Technique surging wildly within his body. The five-colored spiritual energy intertwined with the power of chaos, forming an indestructible defensive barrier in front of him. The black giant claw slammed down with destructive force, and the surface of the shield instantly rippled, emitting a "sizzling" sound, as if it would shatter at any moment.
"Hold on!" Zhang Peng shouted. He knew this shield was their last line of defense; if it broke, the consequences would be unimaginable. Lin Wan'er and Xia Lijuan also did their best. Lin Wan'er's vines tightly wrapped around the giant claws, trying to slow its attack speed; Xia Lijuan's ice spikes continuously shot at the dark figure's eyes and joints, which, although unable to cause fatal damage, slightly restricted its movements.
The golden-winged roc circled in the air, emitting a sharp cry. With a flap of its wings, it unleashed a powerful storm of spiritual energy that swept towards the dark figure. The dark figure was momentarily stunned by the sudden storm, and its attack weakened somewhat.
"Everyone, give it your all!" Taking advantage of the brief moment, Zhang Peng quickly adjusted his spiritual energy, preparing to launch a counterattack. He closed his eyes, concentrated his mind, and sensed the flow of chaotic energy, trying to find a weakness in the dark figure.
Just then, images of the mysterious runes in the ruins suddenly flashed through Zhang Peng's mind. These runes flickered and danced in his consciousness, as if conveying some kind of message. A thought struck him: could these runes be the key to deciphering the dark figure?
Zhang Peng opened his eyes, his gaze fixed on the dark figure. At the same time, he channeled his spiritual power, drawing out the mysterious runes in the air. As soon as the runes appeared, they emitted a dazzling light, creating a stark contrast with the dark aura emanating from the dark figure.
"What is this?" The dark figure seemed to sense the threat of the runes as well. It roared and swung its giant claws again, trying to destroy the runes.
Zhang Peng did not back down. He unleashed his full power, pushing the power of the runes to their limit. The runes shone brightly, forming a massive runic barrier that blocked all the attacks from the dark figure.
"So that's how it is!" Zhang Peng was pleasantly surprised to discover that these runes not only provided defense but also had a restraining effect on dark forces. He immediately told Lin Wan'er and Xia Lijuan about this discovery.
"Let's attack it together with runes!" A hint of excitement flashed in Lin Wan'er's eyes. She and Xia Lijuan quickly circulated their spiritual power and drew runes in the air.
In an instant, countless runic beams shot towards the dark figure. Struck by the runic beams, the dark figure roared in pain; cracks began to appear on its body, and its dark aura gradually weakened.
"Looks like it's working, keep going!" Zhang Peng shouted, as he and his companions continuously increased the intensity of the rune's attack.
Under the onslaught of runes, the dark figure gradually found itself in a predicament. It struggled frantically, trying to break free of the runes' restraints, but all in vain. Finally, after a violent tremor, the dark figure let out a desperate roar, its body slowly dissipating, leaving only a cloud of dark mist.
"Phew..." Everyone breathed a sigh of relief and collapsed to the ground. This battle had exhausted their physical and spiritual energy, but they had successfully repelled the dark forces and preserved the ruins.
"We did it!" Lin Wan'er's face showed a tired smile, but her eyes were glistening with tears of joy.
Xia Lijuan also said excitedly, "Yes, it's all thanks to Zhang Peng for discovering the secret of the runes, otherwise we would have been in real danger this time."
Zhang Peng stood up, looking at the devastated ruins around him, his heart filled with mixed emotions. "Although we succeeded this time, the dark forces will certainly not let this go. We must leave here as soon as possible, return to our family, and strengthen our defenses."
Everyone nodded in agreement. Led by Zhang Peng, they proceeded along a relatively intact passage within the ruins, searching for an exit. They walked cautiously, fearing they might encounter further danger.
After walking for an unknown amount of time, a glimmer of light finally appeared ahead. "It's the exit!" Xia Lijuan exclaimed excitedly.
The group quickened their pace, running towards the light. The moment they stepped out of the ruins, the sunlight bathed them, bringing them a long-lost sense of warmth and peace.
"Finally out!" Zhang Peng took a deep breath, feeling the atmosphere of the outside world.
However, before they could fully savor their joy, the sound of rapid hoofbeats suddenly came from afar. A disciple dressed in the Zhang family's attire rode up at full speed. Upon seeing Zhang Peng and the others, he immediately dismounted and bowed respectfully.
"Young Master Zhang, something terrible has happened! News has come from the family that the dark forces are gathering their forces and preparing to attack Su City again!"