Chapter 374: Activating the Heavenly Origin Instrument

Just at the critical moment, those southern new creatures that had been following him appeared once again. Disregarding their own safety, they coordinated with Li Yan's attack rhythm with astonishing tacit understanding. A huge semi-plant creature even threw itself directly at the energy barrier, detonating all of its own energy.

Amidst a deafening explosion, the creature turned to ashes, but a tiny crack appeared on the energy barrier.

Li Yan was deeply shocked by the scene before him.

"Fire is not merely for destruction..." Li Yan whispered to himself, looking at those creatures that had opened a path for him, "It is even more a symbol of continuation and inheritance."

A brand-new realization surged in his heart. Li Yan closed his eyes, feeling the deep resonance between the Fire Element Component and his own spirit. When he opened his eyes again, the flames in his hands had changed from their original orange-red to a nearly transparent pale blue.

"Starfire Undying!" Li Yan gave a soft shout, and the blue flames surged toward the energy barrier as if they had a life of their own.

This time, the flames were not absorbed by the barrier; instead, they passed through the barrier's surface with astonishing penetrating power, precisely striking the barrier's energy nodes. The purple barrier collapsed instantly, dissipating into tiny energy particles in the air.

Blue firelight flickered in Li Yan's eyes; he felt his Fire Element ability reach a brand-new realm. This kind of flame was no longer just a simple force of destruction, but contained the source power of endless life.

"Thank you, my friends." Li Yan saluted the new creatures, then quickly advanced toward Tianmen.

Shi Qi stood on a high ground, her hands pressed against the ground, eyes closed as she sensed the changes in the earth veins. Around her, the ground vibrated slightly, and countless tiny yellow light spots flowed through the soil, outlining a complex map of the earth vein network.

"Found it!" She suddenly opened her eyes, "Five earth vein intersection points, corresponding to the Five Elements energy, happen to form a Five-Pointed Star Structure."

Through Ling Bo's mental bond, Shi Qi transmitted the earth vein map to the others: "The extraterrestrial energy barrier cannot completely block the earth vein energy; advancing along these earth vein intersection lines can avoid most of the barriers!"

Xu Feng's voice came through the bond: "Understood! I have already found the best route based on your earth vein map."

As the Metal Element Houxuanzhe, Xu Feng displayed astonishing creativity. He took out various mechanical parts he carried with him, his hands assembling them as quickly as phantoms. Within just a few minutes, a complex energy conduction device had taken shape.

"Activate!" Xu Feng placed the device on the ground and injected Metal Element energy.

The device immediately unfolded, forming a golden energy network that covered the area ahead. This network could Zhuanghua and disperse extraterrestrial energy attacks, providing protection for the advancing Houxuanzhe.

"Everyone pay attention," Xu Feng notified everyone through the mental bond, "My device can provide you with five minutes of energy protection, but it only exerts its maximum effect on the earth vein intersection lines."

Ling Bo, meanwhile, had been traveling between rivers and lakes, using her Water Element ability to heal the injuries of herself and the other Houxuanzhe. Through the mental bond, she not only coordinated everyone's actions but could also sense each person's physical condition.

"Lin Xuan, your Life Energy is draining rapidly!" Ling Bo said with concern.

"Don't worry about me," Lin Xuan's voice was weak but firm, "Focus on the mission. We must reach Tianmen at the same time!"

Ling Bo took a deep breath and quickened her pace. The Water Element Component operated within her body, maintaining the stability of the mental bond.

After a difficult breakthrough, the five Houxuanzhe finally met on the ancient platform outside Tianmen. This was a huge stone platform, suspended above the deepest canyon of the Kunlun Mountains. The platform was surrounded by clouds and mist, as if it were on the boundary between worlds.

In the center of the platform was a pentagram Array composed of ancient rock, with mysterious Runes carved on each corner; it was the key location for activating the Heavenly Origin Instrument.

"Finally here." Lin Xuan's voice was weak, but his eyes were filled with determination. He looked around and saw that the other four were also weary, but all were in position.

Li Yan was surrounded by pale blue flames, Shi Qi had established a deep connection with the earth, and the stones beneath her feet vibrated slightly as if they had come alive. The Metal Element energy in Xu Feng's hands formed a complex mechanical structure, while Ling Bo maintained the flow of the Water Element, keeping the mental bond stable.

"According to Saide's instructions, we need to activate the Five Elements components simultaneously," Lin Xuan said, "and then one person will act as the guide; I will take on this role."

Ling Bo looked at him with concern: "Are you sure? Your condition is already very dangerous."

Lin Xuan nodded: "The Wood Element is the source of all things growing, most suitable as a guide. And..." He smiled self-deprecatingly, "I am already hurt enough, what harm is there in a little more risk?"

The five people stood at the five corners of the pentagram respectively and began to activate the Heavenly Origin Instrument according to the ancient ritual. As the Five Elements energy was injected, the stone Array on the ground began to glow.

Just at the critical moment when the Heavenly Origin Instrument was about to be fully activated, the sky suddenly split open with a huge gap. Amidst the blinding purple light, Mo Rui personally led the remaining fleet and appeared overhead. Although the fleet had been affected by the Saide Virus, the main ship's main cannon still maintained its combat capability, and several thick beams of energy were aimed directly at the platform.

At the same time, violent vibrations came from the ground, and Ga Luo led a large number of elite extraterrestrial troops to surround the platform from all directions. Although he had lost his special armor, the purple energy entwined around his body still displayed his astonishing combat power.

"It's over, Houxuanzhe!" Mo Rui's voice spread through the energy field, filling the entire sky, "Your resistance ends here. Hand over the Heavenly Origin Instrument, or be destroyed along with this planet!"

The five stood back-to-back in the center of the platform, facing a nearly desperate situation.

"Ling Bo, continue the ritual!" Lin Xuan ordered in a low voice, "The rest of you, provide cover!"

Li Yan was the first to rush forward, his blue flames forming a wall of fire that temporarily blocked the ground troops' advance. Shi Qi controlled the earth veins, causing the rocks at the edge of the platform to form a defensive barrier. Xu Feng's mechanical device unfolded, forming a golden energy shield to withstand the energy attacks raining down from the sky.

"We can't hold on for long!" Xu Feng warned loudly; his energy shield had already developed cracks under the continuous attacks.

Lin Xuan gripped the Wood Element Component tightly and took a deep breath: "Then speed it up!"

He closed his eyes, devoting his heart and soul to the guiding process. The Wood Element Energy, like the vitality of spring, flowed toward the Core of the Heavenly Origin Instrument and began to merge with the other four elements of energy.

Mo Rui seemed to have sensed their intention, and the energy gathering in the main cannon reached an unprecedented level: "Attack with full force! Stop them at all costs!"

Ga Luo also commanded the ground troops to launch an all-out assault: "All units, charge!"

Facing a nearly impossible-to-defeat desperate situation, the five Houxuanzhe still did not retreat.