Chapter 686: Preparing to Provide Support

At last, after countless trials, they reached the end of this space. A beam of light rose from the far end and enveloped them. When the light faded, they found themselves back inside the Void Divine Hall.

The old man looked at them, his eyes full of approval. "You have done well; you have passed the second stage of the trial. The trials ahead will be even harder, but you have already proven your strength and courage."

In the gloomy labyrinth, the firelight of battle wove together with the shadows. Li An and Carlos had been locked in combat for some time. Li An's gaze was sharp as a blade; every swing of his sword carried resolve and ruthlessness. But Carlos, as the leader of a hostile faction, was no pushover—every counterattack struck like a raging storm, and Li An gradually began to feel the strain.

"Li An, be careful!" Guo Yao shouted anxiously from the side. Her voice carried a slight tremor, yet she still stood firmly beside Li An, ready to provide support at any moment~.

Carlos let out a cold laugh and launched another fierce attack. A wave of black energy, like a giant dragon, lunged toward Li An. Li An's body flashed aside, dodging it by a hair's breadth, but the force of the impact still made him stagger. Just then, an unfamiliar voice suddenly rang out.

"Hmph, looks like this fight needs some fresh blood." Lei Nuo stepped out from the shadows. His figure was tall and imposing, his eyes gleaming with the light of battle. With a casual wave of his hand, he easily blocked one of Carlos's strikes.

Li An's heart gave a jolt. He fixed his gaze tightly on Lei Nuo, his heart brimming with wariness. "Who are you? Why are you meddling in this?"

Lei Nuo let out a hearty laugh, his voice clear and frank: "I am Lei Nuo, a powerhouse from another world. I'm also interested in the Xukongzhi Sect, but I don't like to see one side dominate everything. So, I'm willing to form a temporary alliance with you to fight Carlos together."

Li An frowned slightly. Though doubts lingered in his heart, the situation before him left no room for further deliberation. Carlos was watching like a tiger from the side, ready to attack again at any moment. Li An took a deep breath and nodded: "Fine, a temporary alliance. But remember—once I catch you harboring any improper thoughts, I won't show the slightest mercy."

Lei Nuo shrugged, utterly unbothered: "Relax. I, Lei Nuo, act with absolute honor and would never stab anyone in the back."

Seeing a new ally join them, Guo Yao's taut nerves finally relaxed a little. The look in her eyes as she gazed at Li An was full of trust and reliance, as if to say: "With you here, I'm not afraid of anything." Li An felt the warmth of her gaze, and a surge of fighting spirit rose even higher within him.

Begging for flowers

However, just as they were preparing to steady themselves and face Carlos again, a violent tremor suddenly came from the center of the labyrinth. A powerful surge of energy erupted from the Void Core, like a raging torrent rushing toward them.

"Not good—it's the backlash force of the Void Core!" Li An's face changed drastically. He reacted instantly, joining forces with Lei Nuo to resist this force. But the power was immensely strong, as if it would devour everything. They were pushed back continuously, the stone slabs beneath their feet emitting crack-crack sounds, as if they could shatter at any moment.

Seeing this opportunity, the corner of Carlos's mouth curled into a cold smile. He swung the scepter in his hand, and waves of black energy shot toward Li An and the others like arrows. At the same time, he allied with other forces hidden in the shadows to attack together, attempting to wipe them out in one fell swoop.

Li An's heart sank. He knew they were now caught between two fronts, and the situation was extremely dire. He had to make a decision, or they would all perish here.