Chapter 447: Spirit Return to the Core: Neither Scattered nor Extinguished

Under their guidance, the Five Cores began to rotate at an unprecedented speed. The five-colored light of gold, wood, water, fire, and earth intertwined, becoming brighter and purer. As the rotation speed continued to increase, the boundaries of the Five Cores began to blur, gradually drawing closer until they finally merged into one, forming a brilliant Energy Bead.

The surface of this bead appeared pure white, yet its interior flickered with five-colored light, like a living star, radiating a powerful energy that made one's heart tremble. This had already surpassed mere cultivation energy; it was the condensation of all human hope and will, the highest manifestation of the unity of Heaven, Earth, and Man.

"This is... the ultimate mystery of Yang Zhiyuan's lifelong research..." Lin Xuan's consciousness sighed within the energy, "Five Elements Return to Origin, unity of Heaven and Man, Life and Death Together, All Things as One..."

Xiao Yuan's consciousness resonated with his: "I understand. This bead is not just a collection of energy, but a brand-new form of existence, a symbol of humanity living in harmony with Heaven and Earth."

Under the guidance of the two, the bead slowly rose into mid-air, its volume gradually increasing and its light becoming ever more dazzling. Countless tiny threads of energy extended from the surface of the bead, connecting to every node of the Global Energy Network, forming a complete whole.

The Practitioners at the Five Major Cultivation Centers also felt the change in this energy and one after another increased their energy output, providing a steady stream of power for the final strike. The collective consciousness of ordinary people continued to pour in, bringing the bead's energy to its limit.

"Prepare to launch the final strike!" the merged Lin Xuan and Xiao Yuan issued the command simultaneously.

Xu Feng immediately ordered: "Global Cultivation Network, give it your all!"

The energy fluctuations within the bead reached their limit, and an unprecedentedly powerful aura permeated the area. The merged consciousness of Lin Xuan and Xiao Yuan guided this energy, condensing it into a pure white beam of light that shot straight into the sky from the headquarters, piercing through the clouds and striking directly at Yage's purple-black defensive barrier.

Wherever the beam of light passed, the air distorted, and the clouds evaporated instantly, forming a path to the heavens. When the pure white beam of light made contact with Yage's defensive barrier, a deafening roar spread across the entire sky.

Under the impact of this pure energy, the purple-black defensive barrier was as fragile as paper, instantly torn apart. Yage let out a shrill roar, the sound filled with unwillingness and fear.

"It's over..." the merged consciousness of Lin Xuan and Xiao Yuan felt Yage's final struggle, their tone calm and firm.

The pure white beam of light drove straight in, pouring into Yage's body and reacting violently with the Void Energy within. Two diametrically opposed energies clashed fiercely inside Yage, forming a massive energy storm. Yage's form began to disintegrate, cracking from the edges and scattering into the Void as countless purple-black fragments.

Upon contact with the pure white energy, these fragments rapidly dissolved, Zhuanghua into pure energy and returning to Nature. Yage's existence was being completely erased.

In the sky, the purple-black aurora gradually faded, replaced by a pure white light, like the dawn of a new day, illuminating the entire world. Ordinary people looked up at the sky, an inexplicable joy and peace rising in their hearts for no reason.

"Did we... win?" Xu Feng asked cautiously, staring at the monitoring screen.

"Yes, Yage has been completely purified," the technical staff confirmed, "Void Energy fluctuations have dropped to zero, the spatial structure has returned to normal, and there are no abnormal phenomena."

A cheer erupted throughout the headquarters, and people embraced and wept, celebrating this hard-won victory. After receiving the news, cultivation centers across the globe also fell into ecstasy. This day would be recorded in human history, becoming an eternal memory.

However, amidst the celebrations, Xu Feng suddenly realized a serious problem—the physical bodies of Lin Xuan and Xiao Yuan were still standing quietly in place, motionless, without any signs of life.

"Lin Xuan? Xiao Yuan?" Xu Feng called out urgently, but received no response.

Monitoring equipment showed that the two's Spirit Bodies had completely merged into the Energy Bead, becoming one with the energy network. And as Yage dissipated, the Energy Bead also began to gradually dissipate, turning into specks of light that scattered everywhere.

"No... no!" Xu Feng's face turned deathly pale, "Their Spirit Bodies... can they not return to their physical bodies?"

Just as everyone fell into despair, a faint fluctuation suddenly came from the Energy Bead. That fluctuation carried the aura of the merged Lin Xuan and Xiao Yuan; although weak, it was very firm.

"They are still here!" Xu Feng shouted with joy, "Their consciousness still exists!"

The fluctuations in the Energy Bead became increasingly intense, as if struggling with something. It was the merged consciousness of Lin Xuan and Xiao Yuan, trying hard to find a way to return to their physical bodies. After experiencing the final showdown with Yage, their Spirit Bodies had exhausted almost all their energy, making the return exceptionally difficult.

"Xu Feng... help us..." a faint, ethereal voice sounded in Xu Feng's mind; it was the plea for help from Lin Xuan and Xiao Yuan.

Xu Feng immediately understood what he had to do.

"Prepare the auxiliary return program!" Xu Feng immediately ordered, "Everyone, do everything possible to help Lin Xuan and Xiao Yuan's Spirit Bodies return to their physical bodies!"

The dazzling pure white beam of light gradually dissipated after Yage's main body completely disintegrated, and the purple-black aurora in the sky receded like a retreating tide, replaced by clear blue skies and transparent sunlight. The world seemed to have undergone a baptism, returning to peace.

Inside the headquarters, everyone was immersed in the joy of victory. Technical staff stared intently at the monitoring screens, confirming the data: "Void Energy concentration has dropped to zero! Spatial structure is stable! Yage's energy signature has completely disappeared!"

"We won!" Xu Feng shouted, his voice trembling uncontrollably, "Human civilization has been preserved!"

The cheers had just begun, but were quickly replaced by an eerie silence. Joyful smiles froze on everyone's faces; their gazes were all focused on the center of the energy field—Lin Xuan and Xiao Yuan stood there, their hands still tightly clasped, but their bodies had become semi-transparent, like phantoms; one could even see the equipment behind them through their bodies.

"Lin Xuan? Xiao Yuan?" Xu Feng called out tentatively, receiving no response.

He rushed forward, wanting to support the two who appeared to be teetering, but passed directly through their bodies, as if they were merely light and shadow. Xu Feng stumbled, steadied himself, and turned around, his face filled with shock and fear.

"What is going on?" Xu Feng questioned the medical monitoring team, "What happened to them?"

The medical monitoring personnel operated the equipment with trembling fingers, their voices low and pained: "Their Spirit Bodies and physical bodies have completely separated... vital signs are extremely weak, and soul fluctuations have almost disappeared... we have never seen a situation like this..."