Chapter 367: The Five Elements Gather

Saide stood straight with effort, understanding that he had been completely restricted: "I understand, Star Domain Adjudicator."

Mo Rui nodded with satisfaction: "Very good. Now, go prepare the first phase of the attack. That Fangyu Jiedian on the Xibei Gaoyuan will be our first target."

After Saide left the command center, he stood alone on the fleet's observation deck, gazing down at the azure Diqiu. Mo Rui's monitoring device meant he could no longer directly help the Diqiu Practitioners, but he had to find a way to continue providing key information without being discovered.

"Perhaps I can utilize the blind spots in the energy fluctuations..." Saide began to construct a plan.

At the same time, Practitioners across Diqiu also felt the threat brought by the extraterrestrial fleet. Those purple light spots emitting an ominous aura became increasingly distinct in the night sky, triggering widespread panic.

On Kunlun Shan, the various sects of the Dao Sect urgently convened a joint meeting. Yuqingzi presided over the meeting, looking grave: "The extraterrestrial civilization no longer conceals its intention to invade. According to the latest intelligence, their fleet is equipped with powerful weapons capable of directly striking ground targets."

In an ancient city in the Western Regions, Ling Bo was using a mental bond to contact Practitioners scattered across various locations. Her spiritual power extended to an unprecedented range, connecting dozens of key figures.

"All Five Elements Houxuanzhe have been confirmed, and the components of the Heaven Origin Instrument have also been gathered." Ling Bo said to everyone through the bond, "According to news from Lin Xuan, the Fangyu Jiedian on the Xibei Gaoyuan is in imminent danger; we must assemble as quickly as possible and head to the location of 'Tianmen'."

In the Southern Jungle, Li Yan led hundreds of Shushan Sect disciples, standing side-by-side with those newborn half-plant, half-animal creatures to establish a temporary defensive line. These creatures had already demonstrated clear intelligence, becoming an important force in resisting the extraterrestrial civilization.

"As long as humanity and Nature join forces, we still have hope." Li Yan said to the disciples beside him, while maintaining contact with others through Ling Bo's bond.

Meanwhile, at the headquarters of the Mysterious Organization, internal division had become public. The pro-extraterrestrial faction led by Zou Ming set up an energy altar in the center of the main hall, attempting to establish a more direct connection with the extraterrestrial fleet; while the resistance faction led by Chen Xiao gathered on the other side, preparing to stop any action that might threaten Diqiu.

"You are too naive!" Zou Ming shouted at Chen Xiao and the others, "Instead of making futile resistance, why not accept the gift of evolution! The extraterrestrial civilization will lead us toward a higher level of existence!"

Chen Xiao responded calmly: "That is not evolution, but enslavement. We have already seen the final fate of those who were modified—becoming pure energy containers, losing their self-awareness. If this is the 'evolution' you yearn for, then I would rather fight until the very last moment."

The confrontation between the two sides was on the verge of breaking out.

Just at this moment, a blinding purple light descended from the sky, striking the ancient temple located on the Xibei Gaoyuan directly. Even from thousands of miles away, everyone could feel that terrifying energy fluctuation.

Ling Bo sent an urgent message through the mental bond: "The Fangyu Jiedian is under attack! Lin Xuan and Xuan Qingzi are struggling to resist, but the situation is very critical!"

Everyone understood that the final battle had begun. The fate of Diqiu now rested in their hands.

Deep within the Qingcheng Shanmai, a little-known cave dwelling was hidden amidst the swirling clouds and mist. The exterior of the cave was simple, but the interior was a world of its own; the main hall was spacious and bright, the four walls were carved with ancient Runes, and in the center of the floor was a Five Elements Array composed of stones of five different materials.

At this moment, the five element Houxuanzhe had gathered here, sitting around the array, each emitting a unique aura. Lin Xuan's expression was steady, his eyes like lightning; Li Yan was surrounded by faint orange-red flames; Ling Bo had an ethereal temperament; the young Shi Qi, though a new addition, already displayed a calmness beyond her years; a middle-aged man dressed in Western Regions attire—the Metal Element Houxuanzhe Xu Feng—was continuously fiddling with a small mechanical device with his fingers.

"Thank you all for not fearing the hardship and risking coming here." Lin Xuan looked around at everyone, "Now that the extraterrestrial civilization's fleet has arrived, Mo Rui's arrival marks the entry into the final stage of the invasion. We must determine our action plan as soon as possible."

Ling Bo nodded, placing her palm gently in the center of the array: "First, I need to strengthen the connection between us." She activated the Water Element Component, and a clear blue energy spread from her palm, gradually covering the entire array and forming a resonance with the other four.

Instantly, an unprecedented deep connection was established among the five, not only able to transmit thoughts to each other but even able to perceive each other's emotions and energy fluctuations.

"This connection will help us coordinate our actions at critical moments." Ling Bo explained, "According to Saide's intelligence, the activation of the Heaven Origin Instrument requires the five of us to activate our respective components at the same time, and it must be done at the very moment the defensive network completely collapses."

Li Yan took over the topic: "According to my understanding, when the last Fangyu Jiedian collapses, the energy stored in the eight nodes will be released simultaneously, forming a special energy field covering the entire globe. We need to use this energy field to drive the Heaven Origin Instrument."

"That is exactly it." Lin Xuan confirmed, "And the activation site for the Heaven Origin Instrument must be at the location of 'Tianmen', which is the central hub of Diqiu's Spirit Energy Network, located in an Ancient Relic in the deepest part of the Kunlun Mountains."

Xu Feng spoke for the first time, his voice carrying the hoarseness unique to the Western Regions: "This is the difficulty we face. Once the defensive network collapses, the extraterrestrial civilization will inevitably launch a fierce attack on 'Tianmen'. We must not only arrive there at the moment the network collapses but also ensure that 'Tianmen' is not occupied or destroyed by the extraterrestrial civilization."

Shi Qi pondered for a moment, then suddenly took out a special earthy-yellow jade stone from her bosom and placed it on the ground. She gently stroked the jade with both hands, and a flow of Earth Element energy slowly poured out, forming a three-dimensional map on the ground.

"This is the ley line network map I drew based on Earth Element perception." Shi Qi pointed to a winding line on the map, "This is the best route to Kunlun Shan. Moving along this ley line can not only avoid the energy detection of the extraterrestrial civilization but also use the power of the ley lines to accelerate our movement."

Everyone looked at this youngest Houxuanzhe in surprise. Although Shi Qi was only sixteen, she displayed astonishing talent and wisdom.

Li Yan stood up and walked to the edge of the map: "I have a suggestion. In the Southern Jungle, I discovered a type of new creature; they are a natural reaction of Diqiu to the extraterrestrial energy invasion, capable of absorbing and neutralizing extraterrestrial energy. I think we can let them assist us in defending against the extraterrestrial fleet."

"That is a good idea." Lin Xuan agreed, "We need every possible ally." He turned to Xu Feng, "Brother Xu, it is said that you have developed some special devices?"