Chapter 545: Must Do This

"Li An, this ritual is far too dangerous; you must think it through carefully." An elder exorcist frowned, speaking with grave earnestness.

Li An looked at him gratefully and nodded firmly: "I understand the risks, but for Guo Yao, to stop the Millennium Earl's conspiracy, I must do this."

Just as everyone was discussing the matter, the Millennium Earl learned of the news. Sitting in his gloomy castle, a sinister smile crossed his face: "Hmph, thinking to control the Holy Power? That is sheer nonsense. Luo De, go and sabotage his ritual; he must not succeed."

Luo De stood aside, the corners of his mouth curling up slightly into a strange, captivating smile: "Rest assured, my lord. I will make him know the consequences of opposing our Noah family."

With Luo De's departure, the entire Black Order was shrouded in a tense atmosphere; a great battle was on the brink of breaking out.

The ritual site was chosen within the Black Order's secret base, ancient and mysterious, its surrounding walls covered in strange runes emitting a mystical aura. Allen Walker stood beside Li An, his eyes filled with trust and resolve: "Li An, I believe in you; let us complete this ritual together."

Li An looked at him gratefully: "Thank you, Allen. With you here, I have even more confidence."

The ritual began. Li An closed his eyes, focused his spirit, and attempted to establish a connection with the Holy Power. His body trembled slightly, sweat covered his forehead, and every breath seemed so heavy. Allen stood guard beside him, vigilantly observing the surroundings.

Suddenly, a gloomy laugh echoed: "Thinking to control the Holy Power? You are too naive!" Everyone turned toward the sound and saw Luo De floating in the air, her eyes filled with mockery and disdain.

"Luo De, you have indeed come." Li An opened his eyes, a flash of anger gleaming within them, "But today you shall not destroy our ritual!"

Luo De sneered: "Just you? You are overestimating yourselves!" As she spoke, she suddenly waved her arm, and a powerful dark force surged toward Li An and Allen.

Li An and Allen reacted swiftly; they simultaneously unleashed their own power, forming a defensive barrier. The dark force collided with the barrier, producing a deafening boom; the immense shockwave cracked the ground all around them.

"Hmph, you have some skill." A flicker of surprise passed through Luo De's eyes, but she quickly resumed her arrogant expression. "However, this is far from enough!"

Luo De launched another attack; this time, her assault was even more ferocious, the dark force surging toward them like a raging tide. Li An and Allen gritted their teeth, resisting Luo De's attack with all their might. Their bodies trembled slightly under the impact of the immense power, yet their eyes remained unshakably firm.