Chapter 753: Never Let the Shadow of the Abyss Run Rampant Again

In a dim, cramped chamber, Li An gripped the "Dark Key" tightly in his hand, his brows tightly furrowed, his heart seething with anxiety. His eyes flickered in the dim light, as though searching for a single glimmer of hope.

"Li An, don't worry too much. We'll definitely find the Light Key." Guo Yao's voice came from the side. Though she was gravely wounded, her voice remained steady and gentle. She gently took Li An's hand, trying to offer him some comfort.

Li An turned to look at Guo Yao, a flicker of complicated emotion crossing his eyes. He gently patted the back of her hand, signaling her to rest easy. "I know, Yao'er. I will definitely find it. I will never let the Shadow of the Abyss run rampant again."

Just then, Sophia suddenly spoke, a note of hesitation in her voice. "Li An, I remember an ancient legend of the Temple of Light. The legend mentions that the Light Key may be connected to the Void Altar."

"The Void Altar?" Hearing this, a flash of pleasant surprise crossed Li An's eyes. He quickly rifled through his memory for information about the Void Altar—an ancient, mysterious place said to conceal endless secrets and power.

"That's right, the Void Altar." Sophia nodded, a glint of resolve in her eyes. "Although it's full of danger, I believe the Light Key is very likely there."

Without hesitation, Li An made his decision at once. "Good. We head to the Void Altar immediately."

Led by Sophia, the group passed through labyrinthine, maze-like corridors and finally arrived at the entrance of the Void Altar. A mysterious, oppressive atmosphere hung about the altar, as if even the air itself became heavy.

Li An drew a deep breath, tightened his grip on the "Dark Key," and took a resolute step forward. He knew this step would decide their fate.

The interior of the altar was riddled with complex mechanisms and traps; every step was fraught with unknown danger. Li An disarmed the mechanisms with great care, his eyes revealing resolve and calm. He knew that a single slip could trap them in an irretrievable predicament.

"Watch out!" Suddenly, a startled cry rang out. Li An whipped his head around just in time to see a massive stone block plummeting from above, hurtling straight toward him. He swiftly dodged sideways, narrowly evading the stone's attack.

"It's too dangerous here. We must proceed with caution," Li An said in a low voice, his eyes growing even more vigilant.

They pressed on, encountering countless mechanisms and traps along the way. Relying on his exceptional wits and courage, Li An disarmed them one by one. Yet each disarming set his heart pounding, as though he might be trapped in a desperate situation at any moment.

At last, they reached the depths of the altar. Upon an ancient stone platform, Li An saw what he had long dreamed of—the "Light Key." It radiated a soft glow, as though waiting for the arrival of one fated to claim it.

"Finally found it!" Li An shouted excitedly, striding forward and clasping the "Light Key" in his hand. At that moment 4.0, he seemed to glimpse the dawn of victory.

However, just as he was about to leave, the altar suddenly began to quake. Massive stone blocks rained down from every direction, as if intending to trap them here to the death.

"Run!" Li An roared. He seized Guo Yao and Sophia and sprinted toward the exit. But at that very instant, a colossal abyss yawned before them, as if about to swallow them whole..