Chapter 340: The Truth of the Great Calamity, Ancient Divergence

"We must find a way to break the encirclement!" Li Yan said anxiously.

Ling Bo, however, shook her head: "Charging out now would play right into their hands. Haven't you noticed? They are guiding us to move in a certain direction."

As soon as these words were spoken, both Lin Xuan and Li Yan were startled. Upon careful observation, they indeed discovered that while the enemy's offensive appeared fierce, it actually concealed a hidden mystery.

"They want to force us toward that direction..." Lin Xuan pointed to a cliff, "That seems to be the core node of the underground Dharma Array!"

The situation was critical, and the defensive line was on the verge of being breached. Yet at this moment, an unexpected change occurred!

"Hum!"

A clear, bright sword Qi suddenly cut through the sky, directly severing several Dharma Artifacts!

"Who is it?" The people of the Mysterious Organization were greatly alarmed.

Just then, over a dozen green figures suddenly descended from the sky; they were none other than those mysterious Green-Robed Persons! The moment they struck, they displayed astonishing strength, tearing open a gap in the blink of an eye.

"It's you!" Lin Xuan recognized those iconic green robes.

These people were dressed exactly like the Mysterious Person who had saved him back then. Moreover, judging by the methods they used, it was clear they were very familiar with the ins and outs of the Mysterious Organization.

"Mere imitations, yet you dare to claim they are Ancient Artifacts?" a Green-Robed Person sneered.

With a casual wave of his hand, a peculiar power rippled outward. Instantly, dozens of Dharma Artifacts actually developed cracks!

"This is impossible!" Zhang Tianfeng exclaimed, "These Dharma Artifacts clearly..."

"They are nothing but defective products," the Green-Robed Person interrupted, "The true Ancient Artifacts possess power far beyond what you imagine!"

Before the words had faded, he suddenly took out a simple, ancient Jade Slip. Once the Jade Slip was unleashed, it immediately erupted with blinding light. That light seemed to contain a certain special power, and all the Dharma Artifacts it shone upon began to vibrate violently!

"Not good!" The Commander of the Mysterious Organization's expression changed drastically, "Retreat quickly!"

However, it was already too late. As the light from the Jade Slip flashed, dozens of Dharma Artifacts exploded simultaneously! The violent energy fluctuations made everyone present feel a palpitation of the heart.

"This is the true Ancient Artifact..." Ling Bo said thoughtfully, "The Green-Robed Persons are indeed full of hidden depths."

Yet Lin Xuan noticed a detail: "Their actions seem a bit too deliberate."

Indeed, upon closer observation, one would find that although the Green-Robed Persons were powerful, they stopped just short with every strike. They were more like they were demonstrating something rather than truly wanting to eliminate the enemy.

"They want to..." Li Yan suddenly spoke up, "use this battle to convey some kind of information?"

The sudden addition of the Green-Robed Persons made the battle situation even more chaotic. The people of the Mysterious Organization fought while retreating, and the two factions of the Xuanji Pavilion were also caught in infighting. Meanwhile, the performance of the Green-Robed Persons became increasingly strange; they seemed to know the Ancient Artifacts like the back of their hands, and every strike perfectly countered the enemy's methods.

"Wait!" Lin Xuan suddenly thought of something, "Have you noticed? It's as if they are deliberately demonstrating a method of breaking them!"

Ling Bo's eyes lit up: "That's right! They are teaching us how to deal with these Dharma Artifacts!"

This discovery invigorated the three Children of Luck. They began to carefully observe every movement of the Green-Robed Persons, attempting to comprehend the mysteries within.

Yet just at this moment, another astonishing discovery shocked everyone.

"Look!" Xiao Qing suddenly pointed at the sky.

The mist above the island suddenly became abnormally dense. Mysterious Runes flickered in and out of existence within the mist, echoing the underground Dharma Array!

"Boom!"

A loud noise shook the heavens and earth, and the ground of Xuanwu Island suddenly split open, revealing the crisscrossing patterns of the Dharma Array beneath. Countless Runes emitted dazzling light, forming a pillar of light that shot into the sky.

"The Dharma Array has been fully activated!" Wang Zhenqiu exclaimed.

The various factions in the battle could not help but stop their hands, gazing at this incredible scene. Within the pillar of light, images from ancient times emerged, revealing that dust-covered history.

"This is..." Ling Bo's pupils constricted, "the Guardian Hall?"

In the scene, twelve Guardians stood on both sides, the atmosphere exceptionally tense. Their Guardian Spirit Beasts also revealed their true forms, emitting a heart-palpitating aura.

"We have guarded the rules of heaven and earth for ten thousand years..." a refined-looking Guardian spoke, "but the current rules are already difficult to adapt to the changes of the era."

"Presumptuous!" another elder with white hair and beard shouted angrily, "The Heavenly Dao has its own principles of operation; how can we change them at will?"

"Ridiculous!" a young Guardian sneered, "If we stick to old rules, how can we deal with the coming Great Calamity?"

Lin Xuan and the others finally understood that there had been profound disagreements among the Guardians of the ancient era. One faction advocated following the Heavenly Dao to maintain balance; the other wanted to actively reform and create a new order.

The scene shifted, revealing an even more shocking spectacle.

Dark clouds covered the sky, with lightning and thunder. The two factions of Guardians were engaged in a brutal battle, and their Guardian Spirit Beasts were also unleashing their most powerful strength.

"Stop!" the refined Guardian shouted, "If this continues, the rules of heaven and earth will completely collapse!"

However, it was too late. The terrifying energy fluctuations tore the Void, and cracks began to appear in the rules of heaven and earth. Countless Spirit Qi went berserk, forming terrible natural disasters.

"This is the truth of that Great Calamity..." Qing Bai Er She murmured, "So everything originated from the strife between the Guardians."

The scene continued to play, showing an even more tragic sight.

To repair the damaged rules, the Guardians had to make a painful choice. They turned themselves into offerings, using the purest Qi Luck Power as a medium, attempting to stabilize the situation.

"Though we die, we must still leave a glimmer of hope for future generations..." the refined Guardian's voice carried deep exhaustion.

"The Qi Luck Power will choose those who are reincarnated; they will inherit our will..." another Guardian said.

"But this is only a stopgap measure," the elder sighed, "The End of Dharma Era will eventually come, and when that time arrives, the rules of heaven and earth will face the test once again."

At this moment, the scene suddenly froze on a special image. Several Guardians were setting up a complex Array, and the patterns of that Array were exactly the same as the Dharma Array used by the Mysterious Organization!

"This is..." Lin Xuan's heart shook, "Could it be that the Mysterious Organization is also executing some ancient plan?"

Just then, a familiar figure suddenly appeared in the scene. That person was wearing a green robe and holding a simple, ancient Jade Slip—it was exactly the attire of those mysterious people who had struck earlier!

"So that's it!" Ling Bo suddenly realized, "The Green-Robed Persons are the hidden pieces left behind by the Guardians, and the Mysterious Organization..."

"Is very likely the backup plan of another group of Guardians!" Li Yan finished the thought.

This discovery shocked everyone present. The seemingly simple struggle between good and evil actually involved such complex historical origins behind the scenes.

"Two groups of Guardians..." Lin Xuan said in a low voice, "One wanted to maintain balance, the other pursued reform. They were both preparing for the End of Dharma Era, just choosing different ways."