The Sacred Hall's Core Hides Secret Power, The Crystal Corrosion King Falls Protecting the Origin

The exploration team advanced along the radiant path of Crystal Meteor Space, and the fifty-mile journey quietly shortened amid everyone's urgency. When the Crystal Meteor Sacred Hall, carved from a single colossal meteor crystal, came into view, everyone held their breath—the entire hall was translucent, seven-colored radiance flowing through its crystal walls as though an entire starry sky had been compressed within. Above its roof floated a basketball-sized "Crystal Meteor Origin Core." The pure origin power it emitted cast a faint seven-colored halo over every speck of dust in the air.

"So this is the core of the Crystal Meteor origin..." Su Muxue's eyes brimmed with awe. The Spirit Charm Crystal in her palm trembled violently, resonating intensely with the core. "If we can channel the core's power into the alliance's corrosion-resistance system, then even if Corrosion Space launches its full assault, we'll have the strength to fight!"

Chen Fan nodded. Just as he was about to lead the others into the sacred hall, the meteor-crystal ground beneath their feet suddenly shook violently. The distant rosy light was swallowed by a black flood, and the aura of the corrosion origin bore down like storm clouds—the "Crystal Corrosion King" of Corrosion Space had personally led an enhanced army of Crystal Corrosion puppets here. Its body was formed from a special half-crystal, half-corrosion material, with twelve black Crystal Corrosion chains coiling around it. At the end of every chain was set a miniature Corrosion Core, each radiating a terrifying pressure far beyond that of a Crystal Corrosion Commander.

"You think you can take the Crystal Meteor Core? Wishful thinking!" The Crystal Corrosion King's voice screeched like grinding metal. All twelve Crystal Corrosion chains lashed out at once, like twelve enormous black pythons carrying the power to rip space apart as they hurtled toward the sacred hall. "Today, I shall use the Crystal Meteor origin to strengthen the corrosion origin and turn the entire multiverse into a paradise of corrosion!"

"Everyone, fall back into the sacred hall! Su Muxue, take Ling Xi and activate the Crystal Meteor Core's defensive array. Lin Xiaohu, join me in holding back the Crystal Corrosion King and buy them time!" The power of myriad dharmas surged around Chen Fan. The Nine-Vein Chaos Light fused deeply with the Crystal Meteor origin, and the seven-colored glow on the Myriad Dharma Corrosion-Resisting Axe grew ever more blazing. He leaped into the air, swinging out a seven-colored axe aura dozens of yards long that collided with the Crystal Corrosion chains.

Clang—! The deafening crash of metal striking metal shook heaven and earth. The seven-colored axe aura struggled against the black chains for a moment before being shattered by their force. The immense impact made Chen Fan's blood and qi churn wildly, and he staggered back several steps before steadying himself. The Crystal Corrosion King's power far exceeded his expectations. Those twelve Crystal Corrosion chains could not only unleash the corrosion origin, but also draw upon the origin power of the Crystal Meteor earth to strengthen themselves. They were both offense and defense in one, nearly impossible to break.

Seeing this, Lin Xiaohu immediately threw the Soul Suppressing Seal into the air. Pale violet Soul Suppressing Power transformed into a massive "Soul Suppressing Barrier," blocking the Crystal Corrosion puppets charging in behind. Yet the enhanced puppets had thicker shells, and their corrosion crystal radiance was even more powerful. Cracks soon spread across the Soul Suppressing Barrier. Blood spilled from the corner of Lin Xiaohu's mouth, but he still gritted his teeth and held on. "Brother Fan! Quickly find a way to break the Crystal Corrosion King's chains! There are too many of these puppets!"

Chen Fan's gaze sharpened as he fixed his eyes on the twelve chains around the Crystal Corrosion King. He noticed that the Corrosion Cores at the end of every chain were flashing in a steady rhythm—that was the chains' energy hub! He took a deep breath and condensed the power of myriad dharmas into a single point, turning it into a streak of seven-colored light as he shot toward the Corrosion Core on one of the chains. The Crystal Corrosion King reacted at once, controlling the other chains to intercept him. The black chains intertwined into a net, seeking to trap Chen Fan within.

"Now!" Chen Fan abruptly changed direction, sweeping the Myriad Dharma Corrosion-Resisting Axe horizontally toward the Crystal Corrosion King's left shoulder—the weak point in its control over the chains. Caught off guard, the Crystal Corrosion King had a crack split open across the half-crystal, half-corrosion shell of its left shoulder. One Crystal Corrosion chain instantly lost control and fell to the ground.

At the same time, Su Muxue and Ling Xi inside the sacred hall successfully activated the Crystal Meteor Core's defensive array. A pale golden Crystal Meteor light barrier enveloped the entire hall. Attacks from the Crystal Corrosion puppets struck the barrier and were instantly reflected back at them, causing quite a few puppets to collapse on the spot. Su Muxue looked toward Chen Fan, who was locked in fierce battle outside, her eyes full of worry. She embedded the Spirit Charm Crystal into the Crystal Meteor Origin Core and softly said, "Ling Xi, help me stabilize the core's origin output. I'm going to use the Spirit Charm origin to empower Chen Fan!"

Ling Xi nodded, pressing both hands against the Crystal Meteor Origin Core. Emerald-green Spirit Charm origin flowed through the core, intertwining with the seven-colored radiance to form a band of energy light. Su Muxue closed her eyes, transmitting her Spirit Charm Power through that band and into Chen Fan's body—Chen Fan felt a gentle yet mighty force pour into him. The power of myriad dharmas around him surged instantly, and the seven-colored radiance on the Myriad Dharma Corrosion-Resisting Axe transformed into a gigantic "Seven-Colored Crystal Meteor Beast" that pounced on the Crystal Corrosion King.

"This is impossible!" The Crystal Corrosion King's eyes were filled with disbelief as it hurriedly controlled its remaining eleven chains to block the attack. But the Seven-Colored Crystal Meteor Beast contained the pure origin of the Crystal Meteor Core. It effortlessly tore through the black chains and lunged straight at the Crystal Corrosion King itself. Seizing the chance, Chen Fan leaped high into the air, the Myriad Dharma Corrosion-Resisting Axe carrying world-destroying power as it cleaved toward the Crystal Corrosion King's chest—where its core lay.