The young disciple moved like lightning, arriving before the ancient book in an instant. The divine artifact in his hand blazed brilliantly, forming a golden curtain of light that tightly enveloped the precious volume. The protective barrier was as solid as rock; no matter how the demonic shadows attacked, they could not shake it in the slightest.
With the ancient book safely protected, the demonic shadows seemed to have had their strength drained away and gradually weakened. The young disciple and the Mysterious Immortal exchanged a glance, then struck at the same time in perfect understanding, each unleashing his own secret technique.
The young disciple formed hand seals and chanted under his breath. Streaks of golden light shot from his hands like sharp arrows, piercing straight through the demonic shadows. Meanwhile, the Mysterious Immortal lightly swept his sleeve, releasing a powerful surge of Immortal Power that swept forth like a gale. Wherever it passed, the demonic shadows dispersed one after another.
Their coordination was flawless. The attack was devastating, and the demonic shadows had no power to resist before such overwhelming force. They were wiped out in an instant. As the shadows vanished, the Teleportation Gate slowly closed, and the Library Pavilion finally returned to peace.
Yet the young disciple and the Mysterious Immortal did not lower their guard. They knew evil would never give up so easily. Sure enough, just as they believed the danger had passed, an even deeper evil aura rose from beneath the ground.
The ground suddenly split apart, and a massive Stone Beast burst forth from underground. It was enormous, like a small mountain, its body covered in dense, sinister runes. Every rune radiated a terrifying power of destruction.
The Stone Beast opened its blood-filled maw and let out a deafening roar. The entire Library