Chen Siyu and Chen Ruixuan fought fiercely against the black-clad men, desperately searching for flaws in their attack rhythm. While wielding the Five-Colored Ribbon to fend off their fierce assault, Chen Siyu carefully observed their patterns of movement. She discovered that although the black-clad men's attacks appeared chaotic, they actually followed a rhythm similar to an ancient formation. Before every powerful strike, their feet would shift slightly.
"Brother, when they prepare to attack again, I'll use the Five-Colored Ribbon to restrain them. Focus your Chaos Power on where their feet land!" Chen Siyu shouted, her voice firm and clear amid the violent collisions of magic.
Chen Ruixuan nodded to show he understood. He gripped the Slingshot tightly, continuously pouring Chaos Power into the pellets. His eyes remained fixed on the black-clad men's feet as he waited for the best moment.
Soon, the black-clad men prepared to unleash another powerful magical attack, their steps beginning to move in a specific rhythm. Seizing the moment, Chen Siyu sent the Five-Colored Ribbon flying like a dragon emerging from the sea. It swiftly coiled around the lead black-clad man's arm while also enveloping the other men within its attack range, temporarily restricting their movements.
"Now!" Chen Siyu shouted. Without hesitation, Chen Ruixuan released his fingers, firing several pellets brimming with powerful Chaos Power at the spots where the black-clad men's feet would land. The pellets struck the ground and erupted with tremendous force, disrupting their formation.
The leader of the black-clad men's expression changed as he roared, "Damn it! These two brats have some skill!" Yet he did not retreat. Instead, he commanded the others to attack even more frantically.
Just as both sides were locked in a stalemate, the runes on the stone gate suddenly blazed with light. A powerful force surged from the gate, knocking Chen Siyu, Chen Ruixuan, and the black-clad men back several steps. Everyone stared at the stone gate in shock as it slowly opened, and a strange light shot out from within, illuminating the entire valley.
Within that light, several hazy images faintly appeared, like scenes from another world. Chen Siyu and Chen Ruixuan widened their eyes. They saw enormous stars floating in the sky and magnificent buildings rising from the ground, their style completely different from anything in the world they knew.
"Sis, this... this looks like another world," Chen Ruixuan said in astonishment.
Chen Siyu's heart stirred. "Could this ancient ruin be connected to a parallel universe?"
Hearing Chen Siyu's words, the leader of the black-clad men flashed a greedy look. "A parallel universe? If we can enter it, perhaps we can gain endless treasures and immense power." Ignoring the powerful force pouring from the stone gate, he once again ordered the black-clad men to charge toward it.
However, the force flowing from the stone gate was not so easily resisted. The moment the black-clad men approached it, an invisible force sent them flying. They crashed to the ground, blood streaming from their mouths.
Chen Siyu and Chen Ruixuan realized that the stone gate concealed an enormous secret, one that might be intricately linked to a parallel universe. But they now faced two problems: how to shake off the black-clad men, and how to safely enter the stone gate and explore its mysteries.
"Brother, we can't let them enter the stone gate so easily. Otherwise, who knows what consequences it might cause," Chen Siyu said.
Chen Ruixuan nodded. "Mm, Sis. Let's think of something together."
At that moment, the light within the stone gate gradually weakened, and the gate began to close once more. Chen Siyu and Chen Ruixuan knew time was running out. They had to make a decision before the gate shut completely. The black-clad men were undoubtedly the greatest obstacle to their exploration of the ruins. Chen Siyu looked at them and quietly considered a plan. Then, she suddenly thought of a risky method... What had she thought of? Could they successfully escape the black-clad men and enter the stone gate to uncover the mysteries of the parallel universe? And what impact would this parallel universe have on their world? What kind of new era would it lead them into? Everything remained unknown.
Chen Siyu swiftly pulled a spirit pearl emitting a soft glow from her storage pouch. She had obtained it by chance during an earlier adventure, and it was said to be capable of releasing a powerful bewildering force. She tossed the pearl high into the air and infused it with spiritual power. In an instant, it burst forth with dazzling light, which transformed into countless phantoms drifting throughout the valley.
The sudden glare left the black-clad men unable to open their eyes. By the time they finally regained their sight, countless illusory Chen Siyus and Chen Ruixuans had appeared around them, making it impossible to tell which ones were real.
"What kind of sorcery is this?!" the leader of the black-clad men roared furiously.
Chen Siyu seized the chance and shouted to Chen Ruixuan, "Brother, let's go!" The two used their movement techniques and rushed toward the stone gate amid the black-clad men's confusion. Just as the gate was about to close completely, they leaped forward and successfully entered it.
Inside the stone gate was a narrow passageway. Glowing crystals were embedded in its walls, brightly lighting the path. Chen Siyu and Chen Ruixuan proceeded down the passage, their hearts filled with anticipation and tension toward the unknown.
As they ventured deeper, a massive crystal door appeared at the end of the passage. Beyond it lay a strange space filled with floating objects of all shapes. Some resembled stars, while others looked like living creatures, all radiating a mysterious aura.
"Sis, could this be the entrance to the parallel universe?" Chen Ruixuan exclaimed.
Before Chen Siyu could answer, a crack suddenly appeared in the space. A powerful suction force poured out from it, dragging Chen Siyu and Chen Ruixuan toward it against their will. They struggled desperately, but the pull was too strong. In the end, they were sucked into the rift.
When they opened their eyes again, they found themselves beneath an unfamiliar sky. The sky was a strange shade of purple, and the clouds drifted like flowing liquid. Towering buildings pierced the ground below. They were not made from ordinary brick or stone, but from a transparent material that gleamed with a metallic luster.
"We really came to a parallel universe," Chen Siyu said in amazement.
However, before they could properly observe this world, a piercing alarm sounded. A group of people clad in silver armor rushed in from every direction and surrounded Chen Siyu and Chen Ruixuan.
"Who are you? Why have you appeared here?" the leader of the silver-armored people asked sternly.
Chen Siyu hurriedly explained, "We came from another world and entered this place by accident. We mean no harm."
The silver-armored man's expression shifted slightly after hearing this. "Another world? How is that possible? But until we determine your origins, you will have to come with us."
With no other choice, Chen Siyu and Chen Ruixuan followed the silver-armored people onward. They were brought before a massive building. Its doors slowly opened, revealing a spacious hall. At the center stood an enormous Crystal Ball, within which all kinds of strange lights flickered.
"This is the spiritual power core of our world. It maintains the balance of the entire world," the silver-armored man explained.
Chen Siyu and Chen Ruixuan looked at the Crystal Ball, and a strange feeling rose within them. They discovered that the way spiritual power operated in this world differed greatly from their own. This difference seemed to conceal a power capable of changing both worlds.
What would Chen Siyu and Chen Ruixuan encounter in this unfamiliar parallel universe? Could they find a way back to their own world? And how would the secrets of this parallel universe lead them into the next era? Everything was filled with suspense, waiting for them to uncover it.
After following the silver-armored people into the hall, Chen Siyu and Chen Ruixuan carefully observed everything around them. The walls were carved with intricate patterns that seemed to recount this world's history. The silver-armored people brought them before a white-haired old man whose deep eyes carefully examined Chen Siyu and Chen Ruixuan.
"You claim to be from another world. Do you have proof?" the old man asked.
After thinking for a moment, Chen Siyu took out the Five-Colored Ribbon and showed it to him. "Senior, this magical treasure possesses unique abilities in our world. Its use of spiritual power is entirely different from what I have seen here." The old man leaned closer to inspect it, surprise appearing in his eyes as he sensed the unusual spiritual power contained within the Five-Colored Ribbon.
Not to be outdone, Chen Ruixuan took out the Slingshot and condensed Chaos Power into a pellet before firing it. The pellet traced a strange arc through the hall before vanishing into the air, leaving behind a faint trace of Chaos Qi. The old man's expression changed slightly. "This power... is truly unusual. It seems your words are true."
The old man then explained the situation in this parallel universe to Chen Siyu and Chen Ruixuan. This world relied on its spiritual power core to maintain its operation, but the core was gradually weakening. Once it collapsed, the entire world would descend into chaos and destruction.
Chen Siyu's heart stirred. "Senior, the way spiritual power operates in our world is different from here. Perhaps we can help." A glimmer of hope lit up in the old man's eyes. "If you truly can solve this problem, I will be endlessly grateful on behalf of this world."
Led by the old man, Chen Siyu and Chen Ruixuan came before the spiritual power core. They discovered that the spiritual power within it was flowing chaotically, like water that had lost its course in a riverbed. Chen Siyu attempted to guide the Chaos Power within her body into contact with the core's spiritual power, hoping to sort out the disorder. Chen Ruixuan assisted at her side, observing the changes in the spiritual power.
After some effort, the Chaos Power gradually seeped into the spiritual power core, and the originally disordered spiritual power began to flow in an orderly manner. But just as the situation improved, the core suddenly shook violently, and a powerful backlash surged toward Chen Siyu.
Seeing this, Chen Ruixuan stepped in front of Chen Siyu without hesitation. He fired a pellet containing powerful Chaos Power from his Slingshot, attempting to offset the backlash. However, the force was too great. The pellet was instantly shattered, and Chen Ruixuan was knocked back several steps, a trace of blood spilling from the corner of his mouth.
Chen Siyu was frantic with worry. She focused all her attention and pushed the Chaos Power within her body to its limit before pouring it into the spiritual power core again. With Chen Siyu's efforts, the backlash was gradually suppressed, and the spiritual power within the core finally returned to normal.
As the spiritual power core stabilized, wondrous changes took place throughout the parallel universe. The purple hue in the sky gradually faded, becoming brighter. The buildings on the ground shone with a gentler light, and the people cheered in celebration as the crisis was lifted.
The old man looked at Chen Siyu and Chen Ruixuan with gratitude. "You saved our world. In return, we will share some knowledge about parallel universes with you. Perhaps it will help you return to your own world."
In this parallel universe, Chen Siyu and Chen Ruixuan learned how to sense the connection points between parallel universes, as well as how to use specific spiritual power fluctuations to open passages to other worlds.
As they prepared to leave, Chen Siyu suddenly realized that this experience in the parallel universe might usher in an entirely new era. After returning to their own world, they could spread the advanced ideas and knowledge of spiritual power usage they had learned here, promoting exchange and development between the two worlds.
With the old man's help, Chen Siyu and Chen Ruixuan successfully found a passage back to their own world. The moment they stepped into it, their hearts were filled with anticipation for the unknown future. After returning to the Primordial World, how would they use the knowledge they had learned in the parallel universe? What kind of new era would they open? Everything would gradually unfold through their efforts.
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