AWB Chapter 276 The Truth and Choices in the Fog
Chapter 276 The Truth and Choices in the Fog
Inside the cave, the blurry figure enveloped in the soft light gradually became clearer. Despite their injuries and exhaustion, Huanmo and the others warily eyed this uninvited guest. The light faded, revealing an elderly man in a simple, ancient robe. His hair was white, but his face exuded a timeless resolve and mystery.
Huanmo pondered to himself, "Who exactly is this old man? Why did he appear at this critical moment?" He gripped his divine weapon tightly, remaining highly vigilant despite his weakened state. Ling'er, hiding behind Huanmo, peeked out, observing the old man with a mixture of curiosity and fear. Wanru frowned and whispered, "This old man's arrival is suspicious; don't let your guard down." The woman in white and the guardian also assumed defensive stances, their eyes filled with alertness.
The old man smiled gently, his gaze sweeping over the crowd. He said, "Children, do not panic. I mean no harm. I merely sensed the powerful clash between darkness and light here and came to offer my assistance." Huanmo, still filled with doubt, asked, "Senior, who exactly are you? How do you know of our predicament? And why do you want to help us?" The old man did not answer directly, but instead looked at the still-raging black shadow, a hint of worry flashing in his eyes.
The old man paced slowly, his gaze seemingly piercing through time, lost in memories. "This dark power has a long history. Hundreds of years ago, a great war between light and darkness swept across this continent. At that time, the warriors of the light faction sacrificed themselves to seal the darkness deep within this cave."
Huanmo and the others listened quietly, their hearts filled with shock at this unknown past. Ling'er couldn't help but ask, "Then why is darkness reviving now?" The old man said solemnly, "It must be that someone is trying to break the seal and obtain the power of darkness to achieve some ulterior motive. And you, unintentionally, triggered the chain reaction of the revival of darkness."
Huanmo felt a chill run down his spine as he recalled his previous experience breaking through the black barrier. "Could it be that our actions led to all this?" He was filled with self-reproach. The old man seemed to see through his thoughts and comforted him, "This is not your fault. Even if you hadn't come, the darkness would have been revived sooner or later because of the actions of the mastermind behind it all."
The old man continued, "I witnessed that great battle back then and have been secretly guarding the seal ever since. Now that darkness has returned, I cannot stand idly by." Hearing the old man's explanation, the crowd relaxed their vigilance slightly, but remained cautious.
After speaking, the old man quickly formed hand seals, and a dazzling light shot out from his palms, merging into the power of light. With this powerful boost, the crystal ball's light surged, forcing the dark figure back several feet.
Seeing this, Huanmo's spirits lifted, and he shouted, "Everyone, don't just stand there! With the help of our seniors, let's destroy this shadow together!" Everyone responded enthusiastically, mobilizing their power once more. Inside the cave, the power of light surged like a raging tide, crashing towards the shadow. The shadow roared angrily, its dark power surging wildly, attempting to resist the onslaught of light.
Just as the two sides were locked in a stalemate, the dark figure suddenly changed tactics, abandoning direct resistance and instead concentrating its dark power into a single point, blasting it towards the cave ceiling. With a deafening roar, a huge gaping hole was blasted in the cave ceiling, and rocks rained down. Immediately afterward, the dark figure transformed into a black streak of light and fled towards the gap.
"Oh no, we can't let it get away!" Huanmo was extremely anxious and took the lead in chasing after the dark figure. The others followed closely behind, emerging from the gap in the cave.
Outside lay a desolate valley, howling winds and thick clouds. In the sky, a dark shadow, like a giant black vortex, continuously absorbed the surrounding darkness, growing ever stronger. When Huanmo and the others arrived, they were met with an intense, suffocating aura of darkness.
Looking at the increasingly powerful shadow, the old man said with a solemn expression, "We can't let it absorb any more dark power, or there will truly be no way to save it. But to destroy it, someone must sacrifice themselves to lure it into the sealed place and then reseal it with their own power."
Huanmo's heart sank; he knew what this meant. "I'll go!" Huanmo stepped forward almost without hesitation. Upon hearing this, Ling'er hurriedly grabbed Huanmo's hand, crying, "Brother Huanmo, no, I don't want you to go!" Wanru, the woman in white, and the guardians also tried to dissuade him.
Huanmo looked at everyone with a firm gaze and said, "This is my fault, and I must take responsibility. Moreover, only in this way can we save everyone and save this continent." Although he was reluctant, he made up his mind when he thought of the countless lives that would be ravaged by the shadow.
The old man looked at Huanmo, his eyes full of approval: "Child, your courage and sense of responsibility are admirable. But this journey is fraught with peril." Huanmo nodded slightly, took a deep breath, and turned to walk towards the shadowy figure.
Just as Huanmo approached the shadowy figure, the figure seemed to sense his intentions and suddenly launched a fierce attack. Beams of black light shot towards Huanmo like arrows, and Huanmo defended with all his might, instantly sustaining several wounds on his body.
However, just as Huanmo was preparing to fight to the death and rush towards the shadowy figure, a strange laugh suddenly echoed through the valley. A figure slowly emerged from the darkness, completely shrouded in a black robe, obscuring his face. "Do you think this will stop me?" the black-robed figure said coldly.
Who exactly is this man in black robes? What is his connection to the shadow and the forces of darkness? Can Huanmo successfully lure away the shadow and seal it away? What will become of everyone amidst this sudden turn of events? Everything is shrouded in mystery, and the gears of fate begin to turn wildly once more…