Chapter 1224: The Deception
Ling Feng's expression changed instantly; the black-clad figure was too close to the Sealing Array. Even with Ling Feng's current strength at the peak of the Demi-God Domain, it was impossible to stop him!
"Damn it, stop!" Ling Feng disregarded his opponent and charged toward the black-clad figure.
The black-clad figure sneered coldly, "Too late, you're all doomed!"
As he spoke, the key in his hand suddenly plunged into the slot on the platform!
Ling Feng felt as if struck by lightning, his whole body froze. In his mind, there was only one thought: everything was over!
Once the Sealing Array is broken, the experts from the alternate dimension could enter Earth through various means. With Earth's current strength, there is no way to resist!
All plans were shattered, and Ling Feng no longer saw the need to seek out the Holy Emperor and the others!
"It's all over!" Ling Feng closed his eyes in pain, his heart full of unwillingness. After all this effort, is this the result? Could Earth really not escape this catastrophe?
BOOM BOOM BOOM! The key entered the slot, and the interior of the platform made a thunderous noise. A massive beam of light shot out from the platform, looking so solemn and dignified.
"Hahaha, Ling Feng, in the end, you still lost!" The black-clad figure, who was battling Ling Feng, breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile, "Earth cannot stop our advance!"
After the initial despair, Ling Feng gritted his teeth and suddenly turned around, saying coldly, "Even if we can't stop you, we won't surrender without a fight! Because we Earthlings stand tall, that's why you'll never break free from the Mad Doctor's control, because your spine has long since bent!"
The black-clad figure didn't care about Ling Feng's words, seeing them as the cries of the weak!
But at this moment, the black-clad figure on the platform suddenly showed a look of terror, "No, no, save me!"
He flailed his arms as if grasping for something, but his body inexorably moved toward the Formation Diagram!
WHOOSH WHOOSH WHOOSH! At that moment, a powerful suction emanated from the Formation Diagram.
Xuanyuan Xia's crisp voice rang out, "What are you all standing there for? Run, it's almost too late!"
Hearing Xuanyuan Xia, Ling Feng, though still unsure of what was happening, followed her out of the cave, taking the Bright Saintess and several others with him.
Just as they reached outside the cave, they heard a massive rumble from inside, and the entire ice mountain trembled.
"It's still dangerous here," Xuanyuan Xia said, "We need to leave quickly!"
As they ran, Ling Feng curiously asked, "Sister, what's really happening here?"
Xuanyuan Xia looked helpless, "I think... we've all been deceived by my father!"
"Deceived by the Holy Emperor? How is that possible?" Ling Feng asked anxiously.
Xuanyuan Xia explained, "Actually, when I entered the cave, I felt something was off. When I saw the platform absorbing the key, I finally understood! That key was never meant to break the Sealing Array; instead, it's the nourishment for it!"
Ling Feng was completely confused. This was becoming more and more puzzling.
"The Sealing Array would eventually weaken, and my father knew this. He left the message about the key to lure ill-intentioned people into bringing it here. Because once it's here, the Sealing Array can absorb the key's power and last longer!"
Ling Feng was amazed, "This... is too surprising, I can hardly believe it!"
Xuanyuan Xia also smiled bitterly, "It's not just you; I didn't know about my father's plan either. I suppose this is his final trump card. Ling Feng, you now have at least twenty years, during which you must find my father. Otherwise, it will truly be dangerous!"
BOOM BOOM BOOM! As they escaped the ice mountain, the sound of destruction erupted behind them, and the entire ice mountain vanished before their eyes, an absolutely stunning spectacle.
At this moment, a black shadow darted out from afar, and the black-clad figure who fought Ling Feng appeared, looking disheveled.
What a stroke of luck! Just when they didn't have time to focus on this guy, they encounter him again.
As Ling Feng grinned evilly, ready to deal with the black-clad figure, the latter turned and fled, not even uttering a single harsh word!
"What the hell, why so cowardly?" Ling Feng was dumbfounded, watching the nimble-footed black-clad figure, he abandoned the idea of hunting him down.
But among those black-clad figures, this one was the strongest, the others probably buried under the ice mountain!
Sighing, Ling Feng began to gather everyone, discovering that two Knights of Light had died, reportedly ambushed by the black-clad figures while protecting the Bright Saintess!
"Don't be sad; they died with honor protecting you," Ling Feng consoled the Bright Saintess.
The Bright Saintess was still downcast and muttered, "Ling Feng, am I really that useless? Not only can I not help you, but I've become a burden. Without me, I think..."
"What nonsense are you saying!" Ling Feng said, ruffling her hair, "In times like this, how many girls would bravely step into this new world, uncertain of life or death, like you? Your courage alone is enough!"
"But... I..." The Bright Saintess was lost, deeply guilty over the Knights' sacrifice.
"Since His Holiness sent you here, I'm sure there's a reason!" Ling Feng said lightly, "Everyone has a responsibility. The Knights of Light were tasked to protect you, so don't blame yourself excessively for their sacrifice! Likewise, you have a role in entering the Atlantis Continent; you just haven't realized it yet!"
The Bright Saintess lifted her head, "I really have my responsibility? I'm not just a burden, not a liability?"
"Of course not!" Ling Feng said seriously, "I have a feeling that you have an irreplaceable role here!"