This gem radiated a palpitating aura, clearly containing some immense power. Even more shocking, it could control the temperature of its surroundings at will! For a moment, everyone's eyes were fixed on the gem as they silently wondered: Could the key to breaking this deadlock lie within it?
At that moment, the Divine Bell suddenly began to vibrate violently. A vast surge of spiritual power poured from within it like a tide. Immediately afterward, a melodious yet majestic wave of sound rang out, echoing through the entire space like heavenly music. Wherever the sound wave passed, the wildly fluctuating temperatures gradually stabilized, no longer as extreme as before.
The divine sword sensed its companion's efforts and refused to be outdone. It drew upon everyone's desperate wish to restore the normal temperature, gathering it into a dazzling Sword Light that slashed fiercely toward the gem without hesitation! However, battered by the alternating extremes of heat and cold, the divine sword was already covered in wounds, and every swing seemed labored. Even so, it gritted its teeth and persevered, unwilling to give up easily...
After a harrowing battle, the seemingly indestructible gem finally could not withstand the divine sword's incomparably fierce assault and shattered with a thunderous crash. As the gem broke apart, the halo surrounding the area vanished as well. In an instant, heaven and earth became clear, and the long-lost warm sunlight shone upon the land once more, filling everyone with comfort and ease.
After that fierce battle, everyone was utterly exhausted and collapsed weakly onto the ground. Though their bodies had reached their limits, their eyes still shone with unyielding determination. They knew that their responsibility to protect the Immortal and Mortal Realms was not yet complete, and more unknown hardships might await them ahead. No matter what happened,