Chapter 385: Shadow of the Void

At the same time, the team of extraterrestrial scientists also made significant progress in their work at energy nodes across all continents on Earth. The team led by Ga Luo worked closely with Practitioners in various regions to build a series of dimensional interfaces as key components of the Five Elements Dimension Balance Array.

"According to our calculations," Ga Luo showed the latest model to the five Guardians, "once all interfaces are activated simultaneously, a stable energy channel will form between the two dimensions, allowing energy to flow in an orderly manner without causing damage to either side."

"How is the situation on Purple Star?" Li Yan asked with concern.

"Thanks to your assistance, the dimensional stability has improved significantly," Ga Luo replied, her tone filled with gratitude, "Recent collapse events have decreased by nearly 70%. But to solve the problem completely, we need the full Dimension Balance Array."

After several weeks of intense preparation, the dimensional interfaces across the globe were finally ready at the same time. The activation ceremony was chosen for a special astronomical day—a moment when Earth, the Moon, and the Sun formed a specific angle, favorable for large-scale energy operations.

The five Guardians headed to the main interfaces on the five continents, preparing to activate the system simultaneously. Lin Xuan stood before the Asian main interface, which had a huge green crystal embedded at the top, echoing the Heaven Origin Instrument.

"Is everyone ready?" Through the communication system designed by Xu Feng, Lin Xuan's voice reached the ears of the other four.

"Everything is ready." Came the affirmative responses from the four continents.

"Then, let's begin."

The five of them activated their respective elemental energies simultaneously, guiding the energy to flow into the interface cores. The auxiliary interfaces around the globe also started up, forming a massive Energy Network. A strange optical phenomenon appeared in the sky—five-colored light bands surrounded Earth like auroras, clearly visible from space.

The energy between Earth and Purple Star began to flow in an orderly manner; initially mere subtle fluctuations, it soon intensified into a stable energy tide. This flow was not a one-way plunder, but a two-way exchange—Earth's Five Elements Energy helped stabilize Purple Star's dimensional structure, while Purple Star's energy provided Earth with a new form of energy, enriching Earth's energy ecology.

The activation of the Dimension Balance Array made the connection between the five Guardians and the Earth Consciousness even closer. Lin Xuan could clearly feel the cheering of plants across the globe, as they celebrated this moment in their own unique way. New biological communities across the world also showed unprecedented activity, especially the advanced hybrids represented by Lv Ying.

"It's a success," Lin Xuan let out a sigh of relief, feeling the Wood Element Energy within his body brimming, "The Five Elements Dimension Balance Array has initially taken shape."

However, at this very moment, he suddenly remembered the warning from Xuan Qingzi. And that mysterious "Sixth" element, what exactly was it?

At the peak of Kunlun Shan, inside the central command room of the Five Elements Academy, a holographic projection displayed the real-time status of the Global Energy Network. The Dimension Balance Array had been running for three months, and the data curves were smooth and beautiful, showing a healthy and orderly energy exchange between the two dimensions. Lin Xuan stood before the projection, having just finished a class on advanced Wood Element perception, and was preparing to check the daily operation report.

Suddenly, the communication system activated, an emergency encrypted channel was opened, and Ga Luo's anxious face appeared on the screen.

"Guardian Lin Xuan, I bring urgent news," Ga Luo's voice was filled with anxiety, "Yage has launched a coup on Purple Star, and many council members who support the Peace Agreement have been imprisoned!"

Lin Xuan immediately straightened his body: "When did this happen?"

"Just five hours ago," Ga Luo replied quickly, "Yage claims that the Peace Agreement is a betrayal of Purple Star, and that the Dimension Balance Array cannot fundamentally solve Purple Star's collapse crisis. But the worst part is..." she paused, "they have seized some dimensional weapons and are threatening to forcibly extract Earth's energy!"

Lin Xuan's expression turned grave: "The other Guardians are on their way, please explain the situation in detail."

In less than ten minutes, the remaining four Guardians arrived at the command room. Ga Luo displayed the latest images of Purple Star through the holographic projection: the council hall had been controlled by Yage's supporters, and the purple ring that originally represented peace had been replaced by a more aggressive deep-purple emblem. On the streets, Purple Star residents were divided into two factions; some held protests against the coup, while others supported Yage's "hardline stance."

"Yage has seized the three dimensional weapons we recently developed," Ga Luo explained, "These weapons can create forced channels between dimensions, directly extracting energy from the target dimension without being regulated by the Dimension Balance Array."

"This is simply madness!" Li Yan said angrily, "Forced extraction will cause both dimensions to lose stability!"

Ga Luo nodded painfully: "Many scientists have issued warnings, but Yage claims this is the only choice for Purple Star's survival. More dangerously, he seems... to have become different."

"Different?" Ling Bo keenly caught this word.

"His energy body has shown abnormal fluctuations," Ga Luo said hesitantly, "Sometimes it presents traces of... black energy that does not belong to Purple Star."

The five of them exchanged a vigilant look. The Kun Lun Council urgently convened a combat readiness meeting, and representatives from various countries and leaders of the Practitioner world gathered quickly. The Council authorized the five Guardians to handle this emergency with full authority.

"We need to act separately," Lin Xuan said to the other four after the meeting, "Li Yan, you return to Purple Star with Ga Luo, contact the forces loyal to the Peace Agreement, and try to resolve this crisis internally."

Li Yan nodded: "I have already established contact with Mo Rui, who is secretly organizing resistance forces."

"Ling Bo, activate the global Water Department defense network," Lin Xuan continued to arrange, "The fluidity of Water Element Energy is best suited for dealing with sudden attacks."

"It has already begun," Ling Bo responded, "I will connect all oceans, lakes, and Jiang He to form a complete early warning system."

Lin Xuan turned to Shi Qi: "Reinforce the protection of all ley line nodes, especially the key points connected to the dimensional interfaces."

Shi Qi: "I will make the ley lines stronger than steel."

"Xu Feng, you are responsible for deploying devices that can interfere with the dimensional weapons," Lin Xuan said to the Metal Element Guardian, "Your understanding of mechanism arts is the deepest."

Xu Feng had already pulled up the blueprints on the holographic projection: "I have a few ideas that can utilize the interference characteristics between the Metal Element and extraterrestrial energy."

"And I will coordinate the overall situation," Lin Xuan said finally, "and command the elite students of the Five Elements Academy to form a mobile defense team. Xiao Yuan and other students who have shown special talents will be the Core force."

Just as the five of them were acting separately, unknown energy disturbances began to appear on Earth. From Asia to the Americas, from Africa to Europe, strange phenomena were reported everywhere: plants suddenly mutated, growing structures that did not conform to the laws of Nature; metal objects spontaneously deformed, twisting into bizarre shapes; illusions appeared in water sources, reflecting scenes that did not belong to Earth.