Chapter 61 - Chapter 62: Confronting the Dark Overlord

The wave of dark energy unleashed by the Dark Overlord crashed towards the group like a tidal wave of despair. Shen Qingluan's golden shield buckled under the pressure, cracks spiderwebbing across its surface as if it were made of glass. Yun Tianhe stepped forward, his blue - crystal orb - topped staff held firmly in both hands. With a sweep of his arm, he conjured a barrier of swirling blue light, intercepting the dark energy. The two forces collided, creating a deafening explosion that sent shockwaves rippling through the chamber.​Chen Jiuzhang felt the crystal - key vibrating violently in his grasp, as if it was a living thing trying to break free. Images flashed through his mind—visions of ancient battles where heroes faced similar darkness, and of a power that could shatter the very foundations of the realm. "We can't let it intimidate us!" he roared, his voice echoing through the chaos. "We've come too far to back down now!"​Zhang Chengying and Su Nian exchanged a determined glance. Zhang channeled the last remnants of his energy into his broken peachwood sword, the blade crackling with a wild, purple electricity. Su Nian twirled her chains, the metal links whistling through the air as she prepared to strike. Together, they charged towards the Dark Overlord, hoping to land a blow on the towering figure. But as they got close, the Dark Overlord merely waved a hand, and an invisible force sent them flying backward, crashing into the chamber walls with a sickening thud.​Wu Laogou, his face ashen, fumbled through his pockets one last time. He pulled out a small, ancient - looking scroll and unfurled it with trembling hands. "This better work," he muttered under his breath. With a flick of his wrist, he threw the scroll towards the Dark Overlord. The scroll burst into flames mid - air, transforming into a swarm of golden fireflies that swarmed around the dark figure, temporarily blinding it.​Luna took advantage of the momentary distraction. Her starlight - woven gown flared brightly as she channeled all her remaining energy. A constellation of silver stars materialized in the air, and she directed them towards the Dark Overlord. The stars pierced the creature's dark hide, but it let out a roar of anger and retaliated by summoning a horde of shadowy minions. These smaller creatures scurried towards the group, their claws extended and their eyes glowing with a malevolent light.​Yun Tianhe's expression grew grave. "We need to focus our attacks on the Dark Overlord itself. These minions are just a distraction." He raised his staff high, and a beam of intense blue light shot towards the towering figure. The light struck the Dark Overlord, but it seemed to absorb the energy, growing even more powerful.​As the battle raged on, Chen Jiuzhang could feel a strange connection forming between the crystal - key and the Dark Overlord. It was as if the two were polar opposites, yet somehow linked. He closed his eyes and delved deep into this connection, trying to understand the source of the Dark Overlord's power. Suddenly, he felt a surge of energy coursing through his body, and the crystal - key began to glow with a blinding white light.​With a shout, Chen Jiuzhang unleashed a massive blast of light towards the Dark Overlord. The light collided with the dark figure, creating a brilliant explosion. But when the smoke cleared, the Dark Overlord still stood, its body battered but its resolve unbroken. And then, it raised its hands, preparing to unleash an attack that could destroy them all.​At that moment, Yun Tianhe stepped forward. His eyes glowed with a strange, otherworldly light, and his staff began to hum with a powerful energy. "It's time to reveal my true power," he said, his voice low and menacing. "I've been holding back, but no longer." With that, he unleashed a wave of energy that seemed to distort the very fabric of space and time, a power that could tip the scales of the battle in their favor—if they could withstand its might.