Chapter 296: Then What Are You Waiting For?

The three began to divide the work and cooperate. Wang Zhenqiu and Xiao Qing were seen moving slowly along the edges, carefully searching for any places that might be weak points or hidden portals. Meanwhile, Lin Xuan focused on studying the book materials in hand, delving deep into the secrets of this kind of ancient trap.

A moment later, some good news came from Lin Xuan's side. "I have discovered a key point. If my deduction is correct, this formation is composed of eight main nodes... as long as we can break a few of these points, we can destroy its integrity."

"Then what are we waiting for?" Xiao Qing said excitedly, "Let's start now!"

After a brief exchange, the specific attack order was determined, and they decided to first destroy the node closest to their current position. However, this was not such a simple matter, because as they acted, some kind of power seemed to be interfering with the entire process—every time they attempted to destroy a node, they would invisibly suffer a powerful backlash, making the action extremely difficult.

Just when everyone thought the progress had reached a stalemate, Wang Zhenqiu suddenly let out a loud shout, and thick energy gathered in his hands; it was the True Qi he had obtained from many years of cultivation. A dazzling light was seen shooting out from his hands instantly, striking accurately and without error at a seemingly inconspicuous but extremely important connection point. Immediately following was a booming sound, and the entire space shook incessantly as if it were about to collapse.

"Wow!" Lin Xuan shouted in surprise, "It actually works!" Seeing this scene, the hope in everyone's hearts was reignited.

Striking while the iron was hot, after successfully breaking through the first obstacle, the three did not stop for a moment and headed toward the next target. After each attack was completed, the pressure within the formation would gradually weaken, making the path forward smoother and smoother.

However, just as they were about to touch the edge of victory, an unprecedentedly powerful resistance suddenly appeared, and the road ahead seemed to be completely sealed off by something. "This... what on earth is going on?" Lin Xuan asked, panting, with a bit of anxiety mixed in the confusion.

Wang Zhenqiu stared ahead with a firm gaze and spoke slowly: "I'm afraid we have touched the true Core position; we must go all out... otherwise, once the opponent has the chance to repair the parts we previously destroyed, the result will only become more passive."

"Then what should we do now?" Xiao Qing looked at the two, and although her face was full of exhaustion, the fire of determination in her eyes had not dimmed in the slightest.

After pondering for a moment, Lin Xuan offered a suggestion: "If the three of us can simultaneously launch our full power for a final strike, there might still be a chance... but the risk is also very high; we must be perfectly synchronized."

Xiao Qing nodded, "It is worth a try no matter what. As long as there is faith in the heart, even the most difficult things can be accomplished!" She clenched her fist to encourage them.

At that very moment, a subtle yet powerful sense of connection quietly took root and sprouted between them, as if even their souls were tightly linked together. After exchanging glances of trust and courage, the three made the same choice by tacit understanding.

"Then it's decided, are you ready?"

"Mm, no problem!"

Taking a deep breath, concentrating all their focus... everything happened in a flash of lightning.

Wang Zhenqiu formed seals with both hands, and a strong blue light burst from his fingertips, as bright and dazzling as lightning in the night sky. His gaze was fixed unswervingly on the constantly changing Yinying in the darkness ahead, which was their target—the Core of the entire Otherworldly Space. At that moment, the air itself seemed to tremble from the fluctuations of this power.

"Now!" Almost simultaneously, Lin Xuan's voice also rang in their ears, and she was seen waving the short sword in her hand; countless Wind Blades as sharp as needle tips flew toward the Core position, leaving faint white trails in mid-air, like a meteor shower under the night sky, spectacular yet deadly.

Xiao Qing stood a little further behind the two of them; she gently closed her eyes and spread her arms out to her sides. As her breathing gradually became long and slow, the originally calm and waveless space around her began to ripple with subtle fluctuations, just like ripples spreading when a stone is thrown into a pond. These invisible yet tangible energy fluctuations spread outward with her as the center and gradually accelerated, forming a powerful attractive or repulsive force (the specific manifestation depending on the object contacted) upon reaching the outermost edge, providing auxiliary support to clear obstacles from the path ahead and defend against potential threats for her companions.

The three different abilities intertwined to form a strange yet harmonious picture. Immediately after, at the moment they unleashed their strongest attack with all their might, a loud "Boom" erupted from the depths of the darkness, and the entire space shook as if it had been violently jolted.

When the world before their eyes returned to calm, the three found that they were no longer in the space filled with mysterious colors from before. Replacing it was a strange illusion constructed entirely of white—all around was a vast white mist, and occasionally a few sparse, short trees with snow-white branches and leaves could be seen standing there alone; the sky above was also covered by thick clouds, only their color was closer to a pure white luster than the ground. Beyond that, there was only a boundless sense of silence and emptiness spreading out.

Just as they were preparing to further explore this unknown realm, many rapidly moving figures suddenly appeared in the air. Those creatures looked like the foxes of legend, their bodies pure white as if condensed from moonlight, yet their eyes emitted an eerie red glow that made one feel a chill at a single glance. They were rushing toward the three in groups, emitting sharp, high-pitched shrieks from their mouths.

Facing the sudden large number of enemies, although they knew in their hearts that they could not withstand too many of such monsters, there was no way to immediately escape this place. Lin Xuan was the first to react: "Don't just stand there, hurry and get into battle state! We might have to rely on ourselves to break out."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Qing and Wang Zhenqiu immediately put away the surprised expressions on their faces and quickly adjusted their mindset. "Leave it to us," the latter said in a deep voice, while his hands once again gathered the familiar blue-purple light from before, only this time it looked more concentrated and powerful than before; while the former poured all her spirit into controlling the Elemental Power, maximizing their safety and mobility. "Protecting oneself is the best help to the team." This was the thought she silently recited in her heart.

At the same time, the young girl acting as the leader did not hesitate in the slightest, taking the initiative to launch an offensive against the incoming enemies: "Then let us properly 'entertain' these uninvited guests! You just follow behind me." As she finished speaking, she had already transformed into a whirlwind-like agile figure, weaving through them, and while avoiding several head-on collisions, she tried to eliminate as many targets as possible to pave the way for subsequent actions.