Battle for the Fragments

Chapter 14: Battle for the Fragments. After meeting up with the other teams and sharing their discoveries, Mu Chen and his companions took a short rest, then followed their new clues toward another crucial area of the Ruins. However, they knew full well that other hostile teams were also coveting the Map Fragments and the Key. An even fiercer struggle was inevitable. When they reached the new crucial area-a valley shrouded in an ancient spiritual energy seal-they found several teams already gathered there. Among them were remnants of the black-robed team they had encountered before, as well as unfamiliar groups radiating hostility. Tension hung over the valley. The factions eyed one another like tigers watching their prey, and sparks seemed to fly whenever their gazes met. "Looks like we have another tough fight ahead," Mu Chen said quietly. Star power flowed slowly through his body as he readied himself for battle. Luo Li tightened her grip on her Spiritual Power Sword, fixing the enemies with a resolute gaze. "No matter who they are, they won't stop us from getting the fragment." The Silver Armor Family's experts also braced themselves, the spiritual energy patterns on their armor shining ever brighter. Before they could act, someone among the black-robed team suddenly shouted, "They're here! Don't let them snatch this fragment!" Battle erupted in an instant. The black-robed team attacked first, unleashing dark spiritual power techniques. Beams of black spiritual energy shot toward Mu Chen and his companions like sharp arrows. Not to be outdone, the unfamiliar groups unleashed their own distinctive spiritual energy attacks. For a moment, spiritual light crisscrossed the valley, and deafening booms filled the air. Mu Chen unleashed Star Phantom Dance. Countless orbs of star power spun before him, forming a sturdy Spiritual Energy Shield that blocked the incoming