Breaking Through the Barrier

Chapter 25: Breaking Through the Barrier. After breaking through the barrier formed by pillars of spiritual energy, Mu Chen and the others did not pause for even a moment. Braving the increasingly violent evil power, they continued onward. Every step felt like a plunge into the eye of a storm. The air around them trembled violently beneath the rampaging evil power, and howls echoed through the passage like the wails of malicious ghosts. Ahead, another barrier came into view. It resembled an enormous black mirror, its surface as smooth as ice, yet radiating a chilling aura. Dark red markings flowed across its surface like blood coursing through veins. They intertwined and spiraled, tracing eerie patterns that seemed like paintings from hell. "This barrier looks even more sinister," an expert from the Silver Armor Family said with a frown. He instinctively tightened his grip on his weapon. Even the spiritual glow on his armor dimmed, seemingly suppressed by the evil presence. Mu Chen stepped forward and gazed at the black mirror barrier, trying to probe its secrets with star power. As his star power approached the mirror, ripples suddenly spread across its surface. A powerful suction surged from within, nearly swallowing his star power whole. He hurriedly withdrew his power, his expression growing grave. "Something is wrong with this mirror. It seems capable of absorbing our spiritual energy. Don't try anything rash," Mu Chen warned. Luo Li came to his side. The Spiritual Power Sword in her hand trembled slightly, humming as though warning the mirror. "We need to understand what these dark red markings mean first. Perhaps they're the key to unraveling the barrier." Everyone gathered around the black mirror barrier and carefully examined the dark red markings. Their patterns were varied and intricate. Some resembled distorted human figures, while