Just as the battle reached its fiercest point, the runes on the tower walls suddenly seemed to activate, flashing violently. With each flash, powerful currents shot out like silver snakes, racing straight toward them.
Everyone was startled and hurriedly dodged the currents while continuing their fierce fight against the puppets. Yet the currents were simply too powerful. A moment of carelessness meant being struck, and their situation became exceptionally difficult.
Amid the chaos, the little disciple's gaze was suddenly drawn to a spot on the tower wall. Looking closely, he discovered that it was the puppets' control center! Delighted by the discovery, he immediately realized that destroying it would stop the puppets from moving.
Without hesitation, the little disciple seized the chance. His figure flashed as he charged toward the control center like a phantom. The longsword in his hand cut a cold arc through the air before slashing down at the control center with overwhelming force.
With a crisp crack, the control center shattered. At the same time, the puppets froze as though they had lost their lives. The once-ferocious currents also vanished without a trace, as if their source had been cut off.
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief. After a brief rest, they continued deeper into the High Tower. At last, after a difficult climb, they reached its top floor.
The moment they arrived, everyone was stunned by the sight before them. A massive Crystal Ball stood quietly in the center, seemingly containing endless mysteries. Even more astonishingly, a route out of this place appeared within it!
However, before they could celebrate for long, an even larger figure suddenly emerged from behind the Crystal Ball. It was a Guardian Divine Beast the size of a mountain. Its body radiated a powerful aura, and it glared fiercely at