Chen Siyu and Chen Ruixuan rushed back to the Lingxi Tribe without stopping, carrying the Dark Key fragment. The moment they returned, they immediately began studying the fragment alongside the elders and experts skilled in runes and ancient secret arts.
Inside the tribe's secret chamber, everyone gathered around the fragment, carefully observing the dark power it emitted and the mysterious runes on its surface. Chen Siyu combined the knowledge she had learned in the parallel universe with her understanding of Primordial World runes, attempting to decipher the information contained within the fragment. Meanwhile, Chen Ruixuan continuously tested it with Chaos Power, searching for a way to weaken or control its dark force.
After several days of tireless research, Chen Siyu finally gained some insight. "Look, everyone. These runes seem to record a ritual for lifting a seal, but they also conceal a mechanism to prevent the key from being misused. We may be able to use that against the Conservative Alliance."
However, just as they were fully absorbed in studying the fragment, the Conservative Alliance learned that it was in the Lingxi Tribe. They mobilized their entire force and charged toward the tribe with murderous momentum.
The Lingxi Tribe's sentries spotted billowing dust rising in the distance and hurriedly sounded the alarm. "This is bad! The Conservative Alliance is attacking!"
Chen Siyu and Chen Ruixuan immediately halted their research and prepared to meet the enemy alongside the tribe. "Don't panic! Follow our previous defensive arrangements, use the new martial arts, and hold the tribe!" Chen Siyu shouted.
The Conservative Alliance's army soon arrived beneath the city walls. Their leader stood before the formation and roared, "Chen Siyu, Chen Ruixuan, hand over the Dark Key fragment, and I'll spare your lives! Otherwise, we'll flatten the Lingxi Tribe!"
Chen Siyu replied without