Professors to the Rescue (Thanks to user 42173763 for the gift of love-powered support!)
The stone slabs beneath their feet shook violently, and gravel and dust fell from the top of the secret passage. The torches on the walls were extinguished instantly, plunging the surroundings into darkness.
The entire castle was trembling violently. The stone bricks in the corridors cracked and fell off one after another. In the distance, there were loud crashes as castle glass shattered and statues toppled. The ground undulated violently, making it impossible to stand firmly.
Su Yu subconsciously steadied himself, channeling his Chakra to firmly adhere to the stone steps. Grindelwald's silver hair was ruffled by the swaying air currents. He raised his hand to create a pale golden magic barrier, blocking the falling pebbles.
"It must be Ranrok. His drill pierced the seal of Ancient Magic, triggering a chain reaction that caused the castle's foundation to collapse."
The earthquake grew stronger and stronger, and the entire Hogwarts seemed to groan and tremble. The ground cracked open with jagged fissures, and the rumbling and tremors from underground intertwined. The originally dark secret passage was now shrouded in dust, and was completely plunged into chaos and danger.
A violent earthquake struck Hogwarts Castle without warning, sweeping through every corner and plunging the Slytherin Common Room into chaos.
The Slytherin students, who had been sitting together and talking in hushed tones, were thrown into a panic. The tables and chairs shifted violently as the floor shook, Mars flew from the fireplace, the dark green tapestry swayed wildly, and pebbles fell through the cracks in the stone door. Screams and gasps filled the air.
Startled, Ka-jie turned slightly to the side. She quickly grabbed the armchair beside her to steady herself. Her previously calm expression turned serious. She exchanged a glance with Fa-jie beside her.
"Quiet down!"
Ka-jie's clear and powerful voice suddenly rang out, piercing through the noise and panic in the room. Her sharp gaze swept across the entire room, and the previously panicked Slytherin students subconsciously looked at these two big sisters.
Fa-jie immediately stepped forward, standing shoulder to shoulder with Ka-jie. She raised her wand and cast Stabilizing Charm, temporarily blocking the falling pebbles. She said in a deep voice, "Don't panic, hold your ground! Follow instructions!"
Seeing that the situation had stabilized somewhat, Ka-jie did not hesitate for a moment and gave the order firmly, "All Slytherin students, immediately put down your belongings and assemble quickly in the center of the common room, by dormitory! Line up in rows, no pushing or shoving, and no leaving the common room without permission!"
In a short while, all the Slytherin students in the previously chaotic lounge were lined up neatly, quietly awaiting the next instruction, with no trace of the previous panic and noise.
Fa-jie surveyed the students who had finished lining up, her wand taut at all times, ready to guard against any further dangers brought by the earthquake. She turned to Ka-jie, awaiting her next move.
Ka-jie's gaze swept over the neatly arranged line, and after confirming that everyone was present, her eyes grew even more determined.
"Everyone, let's go! We're going down to join the fun!"
Aftershocks still faintly reverberated underground, and rubble continued to crumble from the stone walls, filling the entire underground passage with dust.
Su Yu and Grindelwald descended into this vast underground cavern.
The giant magic drill in the very center had stopped roaring. The hard rock foundation had been completely drilled through, revealing a deep, dark opening filled with Ancient Magic. Clearly, a passage to the Ancient Vault had been successfully opened.
Looking around, hundreds and thousands of Goblin were densely packed in various parts of the cave, their numbers so numerous that it was terrifying.
They were slender, with fierce and arrogant faces, wearing armor, and staring menacingly at Su Yu and Grindelwald.
Besides a large number of Goblin, the surrounding area is also inhabited by many Hell creatures and Dementor. Jagged black shadows lurk in the corners of the rock walls, their scarlet eyes glowing eerily, and their bodies exuding a cold and violent aura, guarding this underground area together with the Goblin.
Su Yu's gaze swept quickly across the entire area, but after looking around, he still couldn't find any trace of Ranrok himself.
The next second, a swarm of Goblin let out sharp, piercing screechs, and together with the surrounding Hell creatures, they swarmed in. The dense crowd approached from all directions, and in an instant, they trapped Su Yu and Grindelwald in the very center of the encirclement, and the atmosphere instantly became extremely tense.
Just then, powerful and majestic magical fluctuations instantly enveloped the entire area.
Su Yu and Grindelwald simultaneously looked up at the rocky platform above the entrance to the secret vault.
All the professors of Hogwarts have arrived!
Professor McGonagall Minerva McGonagall Apparition first to the center of the platform. Her posture was as upright as a pine tree, her dark green wizard robes fluttering in the underground air currents, her white hair neatly styled, her aquiline nose taut, and her oak wand pointed straight ahead. Her usually dignified eyes were now filled with determination.
Immediately afterward, Severus Snape slowly appeared on the left side of the platform, clad in a black robe, his face cold and gloomy, his eyes sharp yet indifferent. He lightly twirled his wand, a faint aura of Dark Magic surrounding him, and though he said nothing, he exuded an intimidating pressure.
Professor Filius Professor Flitwick also appeared beside Professor McGonagall. Though short in stature, he exuded an imposing aura. His silver-white beard was neatly trimmed, and he raised his wand precisely. This Charms Master had already prepared a powerful attack spell, ready to unleash it at any moment.
Madame Pomfrey followed closely behind on the right side of the stone platform. Usually gentle and capable, she now had a determined look in her eyes, holding a wand in one hand and concealing a healing potion in the other.
Professor Sprout stood beside Professor Flitwick, his face gentle yet fearless. Madam Hooch and all the wizarding professors who taught at the school stood on the platform, each occupying a favorable position. Rows of wands were raised in unison, and powerful magic gathered together to form a dazzling magical barrier that enveloped the entire underground cavern.
Without the slightest hesitation, Professor McGonagall was the first to shout out the incantation, "Confringo!"
A crimson, magical light burst forth first, striking directly at the Goblin in the front row.
Immediately afterward, Snape coldly proclaimed, "Sectumsempra!" The purplish spell hurtled towards the leading Hell creatures; Professor Flitwick unleashed a powerful "Flame Blast!", a violent magical shockwave blasting away large swathes of enemy troops; Professor Sprout waved his wand, "Devil's Snare!" spreading wildly and binding the legs of countless Goblin; Madame Pomfrey, Madam Hooch, and all the other professors chanted in unison, unleashing a torrent of attack, binding, and explosive spells upon the swarming Goblin and Hell creatures below!
The magical light clashed violently with the chilling aura of Goblin and Hell creatures. Explosions, roars, and incantations mingled together. The Hogwarts professors on the high platform stood side by side, fearless, using their most powerful magic to desperately block these dark forces that sought to destroy Hogwarts.