Struggle for the Orb

Fairy Lingyin's words did not make the Golden Robe Sect or the Black Robe Cult back down. The two sides remained locked in a stalemate, staring intently at the Mystical Orb floating in midair. Seeing this, Fairy Lingyin shook her head slightly and swept her longsword. A gentle wave of spiritual power shot toward the Mystical Orb, attempting to seal it temporarily and put an end to the dispute.

However, just as the wave of spiritual power was about to touch the orb, the Golden Robe Sect and the Black Robe Cult attacked at the same time. The Golden Robe Sect elder's Magic Tool fired a beam of golden light, while the Black Robe Cult leader hurled a mass of Black Flame. Both rushed toward Fairy Lingyin's wave of spiritual power and canceled it out.

"Fairy Lingyin, this is our business. Do not interfere!" the Golden Robe Sect elder shouted.

The Black Robe Cult leader said viciously, "That's right. Don't think you can meddle just because you have a little skill. We're taking this orb no matter what!"

Fairy Lingyin's face turned cold. "You remain stubbornly unrepentant. Today, I will cleanse the Mystical Realm of you!" With that, she flashed forward like a streak of white light, charging at the Golden Robe Sect and Black Robe Cult members. Her longsword danced in her hand, sword flowers flickering as every move carried formidable spiritual power.

Seeing this, the Golden Robe Sect and the Black Robe Cult temporarily set aside their grudge and joined forces against Fairy Lingyin. In an instant, the three sides were locked in chaotic battle, spells flashing and spiritual power spilling everywhere. Chen Siyu and Chen Ruixuan were forced back again and again by the powerful waves of energy.

"Big Sister, if this continues, the Mystical Realm will definitely be destroyed. We have to think of something," Chen Ruixuan said anxiously.

Chen Siyu's gaze was resolute. "Little Brother, let's find a chance to get close to the orb first. Perhaps we can find a solution." Seizing the right moment, the siblings quietly approached the Mystical Orb amid a gap in the three-way battle.

By then, the battle had grown even fiercer. Fairy Lingyin's swordsmanship was superb, and the Golden Robe Sect and Black Robe Cult members struggled to withstand her for a time. Yet they had the advantage in numbers and fought with all their strength, placing considerable pressure on Fairy Lingyin as well.

Just as Chen Siyu and Chen Ruixuan were about to reach the orb, a burst of Black Flame suddenly shot toward them. A Black Robe Cult disciple had discovered their intentions and wanted to stop them from approaching the orb. Chen Siyu swiftly swung the Five-Colored Ribbon, blocking the flames, though the ribbon was slightly curled from the heat.

"Damn it!" Chen Ruixuan angrily pulled out his Slingshot and fired several pellets infused with Chaos Power, driving back the Black Robe Cult disciple.

At last, the siblings arrived beneath the Mystical Orb. Chen Siyu studied it carefully and discovered strange runes upon its surface. The runes glimmered faintly, seemingly echoing the surrounding spiritual power. Remembering the records about Spiritual Resonance she had seen in the Mysterious Ruins, an idea came to her.

"Little Brother, I'll try to make the Chaos Power resonate with the runes on the orb. Maybe it can make the orb acknowledge an owner. That might settle this conflict," Chen Siyu said.

Chen Ruixuan nodded. "Big Sister, be careful. I'll stand guard for you." Chen Siyu drew a deep breath, focused her mind, and guided the Chaos Power within her slowly into the orb's runes. The Chaos Power flowed into them like thin streams, and the orb shone brilliantly as the runes flickered more intensely.

As the Chaos Power entered it, the orb began to rotate slowly. A powerful yet gentle force spread from it, enveloping the entire battlefield. Fairy Lingyin, the Golden Robe Sect, and the Black Robe Cult members, who had been fighting fiercely, were all restrained by that force and unable to move.

"What are you doing?" the Golden Robe Sect elder cried in terror.

The Black Robe Cult leader roared angrily as well, "Stop at once, or you'll become the target of everyone!"

Fairy Lingyin looked at Chen Siyu and Chen Ruixuan with confusion. "What exactly are you trying to do?"

Chen Siyu shouted, "Everyone, don't act rashly! This fighting will lead nowhere, and it will destroy the Mystical Realm. I'm trying to make the orb acknowledge an owner, hoping to resolve this dispute peacefully."

After hearing Chen Siyu's words, everyone fell quiet for the moment and waited to see what would happen. As the orb's light grew brighter and brighter, an illusory figure emerged from within it. The figure was indistinct, yet it radiated an ancient and powerful aura... What new twist would the appearance of this mysterious figure bring to the struggle for the orb? How would the various sides respond?