Chapter 1258 Valley of Fallen Souls

The immense energy was now gone, and who knew when they would be able to use it again? While everyone was still basking in the joy of victory, the mysterious old man was filled with worry. He knew that there might be other hidden evil forces in the world, and the Seven-Colored Auspicious Cloud Pearl had already consumed a huge amount of energy, making it difficult to exert its power again in the short term.

Just then, dark clouds suddenly filled the sky, and a huge black shadow emerged from the clouds. It was the remnant resentment of a demon that had coalesced into a new evil entity. Although not as powerful as before, it was still not to be underestimated. The smiles on everyone's faces froze instantly, and they faced the pressure of battle once again.

The team member who had come up with a plan began to ponder countermeasures. Looking around, he noticed some unusual ores. He suggested combining the ores with their own abilities, along with the faint remaining light from the Seven-Colored Auspicious Cloud Beads, to launch an attack. Everyone acted swiftly, and under the mysterious old man's guidance, they fused the power of the ores with their own abilities. The moment the attack was launched, the new evil entity gradually disintegrated under the impact of the light and power, eventually disappearing. Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, and they understood they needed to be more prepared for any potential crises. However, just as they rested briefly, the ground suddenly trembled violently. From the cracks in the ground, a swarm of small demons surged forth, baring their fangs and claws as they pounced on the team. It turned out that when the original evil entity disintegrated, its resentment had dispersed into these small demons. Without a second thought, the team members immediately assumed battle stances. The mysterious old man shouted, "Don't panic! Use your abilities to defeat them one by one!" The team members unleashed their skills, engaging the small demons in a fierce battle. Some team members used the power of the ore to create shields to withstand the attacks of the lesser demons; others used the remaining light from the Seven-Colored Auspicious Cloud Pearls to create sharp blades and slay the demons. After a fierce battle, the lesser demons were finally all wiped out. But everyone knew that this might only be the beginning; evil would not easily disappear. Therefore, they decided to find a safe place nearby to study the special ores, improve their abilities, and prepare more thoroughly for the next unknown crisis. The group followed a quiet path and finally found an abandoned castle. Although dilapidated, the castle was surrounded by high walls, making it relatively safe. Once inside, they began to study the special ores. The team members sat together, carefully observing the texture and color of the ores, and trying different methods to activate their power.

Just as everyone was fully focused, a deep roar suddenly echoed from the depths of the castle. The sound grew closer, and a gigantic stone beast slowly emerged from the darkness. This stone beast was actually composed of a special ore, a new threat created by evil resentment using the power of the ore. Everyone immediately stood up and assumed their fighting stances again. The mysterious old man shouted, "Everyone, calm down! Let's use the same method as before, combining the power of the ore with our own abilities!" The team members acted swiftly, gathering their power once more. In the fierce battle, they constantly adjusted their strategy, ultimately defeating the stone beast with a perfect combination of the residual light from the Seven-Colored Auspicious Cloud Pearl and the power of the ore. Having experienced this battle, everyone deeply understood the cunning and power of evil forces, further strengthening their resolve to improve their strength and protect the world, and they continued their research into the ore.