Chapter 687 Power
In the dim twilight, Bai Ye's figure seemed particularly lonely and determined. He stood on the edge of the ruins shrouded by strange energy, staring at the unresponsive crystal fragment in his hand, with an indescribable sense of frustration in his heart. Another in-depth study, but it was like a stone sinking into the sea, without any sign of progress. This sense of powerlessness gradually eroded his will like ice.
He slowly put down the fragment in his hand, turned and walked to the side, each step seemed extremely heavy, as if carrying the weight of the whole world. All around, the soldiers were standing or sitting, their eyes were also full of doubts and uneasiness, but they chose to remain silent, tacitly waiting for Bai Ye's decision. In this land where the unknown and danger coexist, Bai Ye is not only their leader, but also their only light of hope.
Just as Bai Ye was looking for a moment of tranquility and preparing to relax his tense nerves, the sky suddenly became abnormal, the clouds rolled, and the thunder roared, as if even the power of nature was trembling for the upcoming changes. Then, a dazzling light broke through the sky and headed straight for the ground, causing all the soldiers to look up with disbelief in their eyes.
"Again... again!" A soldier exclaimed in a low voice, with fear and shock in his voice.
Bai Ye heard the sound, turned around quickly, and locked his eyes on the light that fell from the sky. His mind flashed the amethyst that had brought endless disasters before, and his heart was alarmed. Without hesitation, without a moment's hesitation, he took a step forward, as if racing against time, determined to kill this unknown threat in the cradle.
With a loud "bang", the amethyst fell heavily on the ground not far from Bai Ye, splashing a cloud of dust, and the surrounding air seemed to be distorted by this sudden impact. Unlike any previous time, this time the crystal exuded a richer purple light, which was so beautiful that it made people palpitate, but it also concealed endless crises.
The soldiers retreated one after another, their faces full of fear and awe. They knew that such a scene often meant the coming of disaster. But Bai Ye stood there, not retreating, but approaching the amethyst step by step, with a resolute light in his eyes.
"We can't let such things harm us again." Bai Ye muttered in his heart, his steps firm and powerful. When he finally stood in front of the crystal, the familiar yet unfamiliar energy fluctuations hit his perception again. Without any hesitation, he raised his foot and stepped down hard.
"Crack--" The crisp sound of shattering echoed in the silent air, as if responding to Bai Ye's determination. However, the situation this time was different from the past. The amethyst did not break as easily as expected, but burst out with a stronger light, wrapping Bai Ye in it.
The soldiers exclaimed, watching Bai Ye being swallowed by the light, their hearts filled with despair and helplessness. But at this moment, a low roar suddenly came from the light, and then a powerful energy wave broke out from the center, sweeping around like a violent storm.
Dust was flying and vision was blurred. When everything settled, Bai Ye's figure appeared in front of everyone again, but his state was shocking. His clothes were torn by energy, revealing scarred skin, blood on the corners of his mouth, but his eyes were burning with unprecedented determination and madness.
"This... What kind of power is this..." Bai Ye panted, his voice was hoarse and low, he could feel an unprecedented power surging in his body, this power was both strange and familiar, as if some potential dormant in his body was completely awakened.
The soldiers gathered around, with both worry and awe in their eyes. They knew that Bai Ye's changes meant that they were about to face more unknown and dangerous challenges. But in this land shrouded in despair, they had no choice but to follow Bai Ye's footsteps closely and embark on this journey full of thorns and unknowns together.
As night fell, the stars disappeared. Only the broken amethyst flickered with a strange light in the moonlight, reminding everyone that this battle of power, fate and survival has just begun...
Bai Ye stood on the ruins, surrounded by the energy aftermath that had not yet dissipated. His eyes looked particularly deep in the moonlight. Suddenly, he realized that he was different from before. An unprecedented sense of lightness rose from the soles of his feet, as if his body was lifted by some invisible force, which made him jump lightly involuntarily, several times higher than usual.
This amazing discovery made Bai Ye feel a complex emotion in his heart, both surprised and uneasy. He tried to jump again, each time easier and higher than the previous time, as if the whole world became smaller under his feet. However, although this power is strong, it also carries an indescribable weirdness and ominousness.
"Come, a soldier, compete with me." Bai Ye's voice was low and powerful. He turned around and swept his eyes over the soldiers around him, and finally fixed on a burly warrior. The soldier obviously did not expect Bai Ye to suddenly make such a request, but out of respect and obedience to Bai Ye, he quickly stood up, holding the weapon in his hand tightly, with a firm look.
"Master Bai Ye, please teach me." The soldier's voice revealed a hint of nervousness, but more of anticipation for the upcoming challenge.
Bai Ye smiled slightly, but there was no warmth in that smile. He slowly raised his right hand, indicating that the soldier did not need to use the weapon. Seeing this, the soldier was puzzled, but he could only obey, put the weapon behind his back, and prepared to compete with Bai Ye with his physical strength.
"Are you ready?" Bai Ye's voice was like a sharp blade in the cold wind, chilling people.
The soldier nodded, took a deep breath, and prepared for the upcoming battle. However, he never expected that this competition would end in such an incredible way.
Bai Ye opened his mouth gently, and a seemingly gentle but powerful airflow gushed out of his mouth, sweeping towards the soldier like a storm. The soldier's face turned pale in an instant. He tried to resist, but the power was too strong, almost beyond his imagination. In the blink of an eye, the soldier's body was blown several meters away like a kite with a broken string, and fell heavily to the ground, with dust flying.
The soldiers around were shocked. They had never seen such a strange and powerful force. And Bai Ye himself was stunned by this sudden change. He looked at his hands in disbelief, as if to confirm whether all this really happened.
However, the good times did not last long. The power from the amethyst was like a flash in the pan, coming and going quickly. Bai Ye soon felt the power in his body draining away rapidly, and the feeling of lightness and strength gradually disappeared, replaced by a deep emptiness and fatigue. He tried to mobilize that power again, but found that he was powerless.
"It seems that this power does not belong to me after all." Bai Ye sighed, his tone full of helplessness and loss. He knew that some things could not be forced, and even if they were possessed for a short time, they would eventually lose them.
Seeing this, the soldiers gathered around, some asked Bai Ye about his physical condition with concern, and some were still frightened by the scene just now. But in any case, they all understood one fact-Bai Ye, their leader for a long time, was not omnipotent.
As the night deepened, the moonlight spread all over the earth, covering the ruins with a layer of silver gauze. Bai Ye stood alone in the center, looking at the unknown darkness in the distance, with mixed feelings in his heart. He understood that the road ahead was still long, and he must learn to accept his own limitations and powerlessness. Only in this way can he go further and more steadily on this journey full of thorns and unknowns.
"Maybe, there are some things I just can't get." Bai Ye sighed again, but this time, his tone was more relieved and firm. He knew that no matter how bumpy the road ahead was, he would lead the soldiers to face it together and move forward together.
Under the night, the sky suddenly became unusually active, no longer the previous tranquility and depth, but was stirred by an indescribable force. Bai Ye was immersed in the previous loss and thinking, but was suddenly pulled back to reality by this sudden change. He looked up at the sky and saw that in the dazzling sky, there was an ominous sign hidden - countless purple crystals poured down like raindrops, cutting through the night sky and heading straight to the ground.
"Quick! Everyone, hide immediately!" Bai Ye's voice was unprecedentedly urgent and severe. He knew that these crystals were not ordinary things, and the danger behind them was far beyond imagination. Upon hearing this, the soldiers immediately took action. They either looked for shelter or retreated quickly, moving away from the crystals that were about to fall to the ground as quickly as possible.
However, these crystals did not seem to be satisfied with just landing. They began to emit an indescribable stench in the air. The smell was so pungent that it seemed to corrode people's will and make people feel disgusted and fearful. The soldiers covered their mouths and noses, but even so, the stench was still pervasive and eroded their nerves.
"What the hell is this!" A soldier couldn't help but curse, his face full of disgust and fear.
Bai Ye did not answer, his attention was completely attracted by the scene in front of him. The moment the crystals approached the ground, they began to change drastically. Their shells gradually became transparent and fragile, as if they would break at any time. And at this moment, a deafening roar suddenly sounded, and the first crystal exploded in the air, releasing a stronger stench and energy fluctuations, distorting the surrounding air.
"Bomb!" Bai Ye was shocked, and he realized that these crystals had such terrible destructive power. He quickly looked around and saw more crystals began to explode, like a chain reaction, turning the entire ruins into a sea of fire and smoke. The soldiers fled in all directions, their faces full of despair and helplessness. Facing this sudden disaster, they seemed so small and fragile.
Bai Ye gritted his teeth, knowing that he could not panic at this time. He quickly organized the remaining soldiers to find a relatively safe shelter. However, in this ruin bombed by crystals, it was hard to find a safe place. They could only rely on their tenacious will and desire to survive to move forward in the sea of fire and smoke.
"Hold on! We can't give up!" Bai Ye's voice was particularly firm in the chaos. While encouraging the soldiers to stay calm and united, he looked for opportunities to fight back. He knew that only by finding the source and weakness of these crystals could they completely get rid of the threat of this disaster.
However, as time went on, the situation became worse and worse. The bombing of crystals seemed endless, and each explosion brought more serious damage and casualties. The morale of the soldiers began to decline, and their physical strength and will were close to the limit. Bai Ye looked at everything around him, his heart full of anger and helplessness. He understood that their strength alone could not compete with this unknown force.
At this moment, an idea flashed through Bai Ye's mind. He recalled the amethyst fragment that gave him a short-term powerful force. Perhaps, there was a key to fighting against these crystals. He quickly sorted out his previous research and findings in his mind, trying to find a clue.
"We must find the weaknesses of those crystals!" Bai Ye shouted to the soldiers, "Only by finding their weaknesses can we get rid of this disaster!"
The soldiers heard the words and rekindled the fire of hope in their eyes. They knew that this was their only way to survive. So, under the leadership of Bai Ye, they began to observe the explosion process of those crystals more carefully, looking for possible weaknesses and patterns.
After hard work and exploration, Bai Ye finally discovered an amazing fact-the explosion of these crystals seemed to have some subtle connection with their colors and shapes. He quickly told the soldiers about this discovery and organized them to classify and attack the crystals according to color and shape.
Under Bai Ye's command, the soldiers began to act in an orderly manner. They used the weapons and tools in their hands to focus on crystals of specific colors and shapes. As time went by, they gradually discovered that this targeted attack method was actually effective! The crystals that were hit no longer exploded, but turned into a pool of black liquid with a foul odor, losing their original threat.
Seeing this, the soldiers' morale was greatly boosted. They continued to attack according to Bai Ye's instructions, and soon cleared a relatively safe area. However, they knew that the battle was far from over. The crystals in the sky were still falling, and their physical strength and ammunition were about to run out.
"We must find a more effective way!" Bai Ye clenched his fists and looked at the sky firmly. He knew that only by finding a way to completely solve this disaster could they really get out of the predicament.
At this moment, a soldier suddenly shouted: "Look! What is that?"
Bai Ye looked in the direction pointed by the soldier, and saw a dazzling light passing through the sky and heading straight for them. The light seemed to contain some mysterious power, which made people feel awe and expectation.
"What is that?" Bai Ye thought to himself, but he knew that no matter what it was, it would be the key to their escape from this disaster. So, he led his soldiers, faced the light, and embarked on a new journey...
