Mark took a deep breath and pushed the power of the two energy fragments to the extreme. The protective shield suddenly expanded and temporarily resisted the oppression of the rune array. Fine beads of sweat oozed from his forehead, slid down his angular cheeks, dripped onto the ground constructed by runes, and evaporated instantly. The light emitted by the rune array illuminated his resolute face and also reflected the calm light flashing in his eyes.
This rune world is not a physical entity, but a space composed purely of energy. A strange energy fluctuation permeated the air, which made Mark feel palpitations. Looking around, the "mountains and rivers" in the distance are all composed of runes, emitting colorful light, as illusory as a dream but real.
He concentrated his mind and tried his best to analyze the composition of the huge rune array, trying to find the flaws in it. His eyes quickly swept across every corner of the rune array like a scanner, trying to capture any subtle differences. The rune array is extremely complex, interwoven with countless tiny runes, like a huge network, trapping him firmly in it.
After some observation, Mark found that the core of the rune array was composed of several special runes. These runes emitted more powerful energy fluctuations than other runes, beating like a heart, driving the operation of the entire rune array. Their color was also different from other runes, showing a deep purple, as if it contained endless energy.
He immediately tried to interfere with the rune sequence he had imitated before. He raised his right hand, and his fingertips condensed a series of rune beams. These beams were like spirit snakes, flexibly shuttling through the rune array and accurately shooting at the core rune. The beam collided with the core rune, making a crisp "ding" sound, like the sound of metal colliding, echoing in the empty rune world.
However, these attacks only made the light of the rune array flash a few times, and did not cause substantial damage. The runes around the core rune quickly absorbed the energy of the beam like a guard, and then converted it into the power of the rune array.
Realizing that the imitated rune sequence alone could not fight against the core of the rune array, Mark frowned and his eyes flickered. He bit his lip, and his eyes swept over the runes floating around him again, thinking quickly about countermeasures.
He began to try to combine different rune sequences and create new rune combinations to attack the core rune. His fingers moved quickly in the air, and rune beams shot at the core rune at different angles and sequences. The light of the rune array began to become unstable, and the frequency of flashing also increased.
Suddenly, the core rune made a slight hum and produced a slight vibration!
Mark was delighted, and he knew he had found the right direction. He continued to adjust the combination of rune sequences, constantly trying and improving, like a skilled craftsman carving a fine work of art.
The light of the rune array flickered and fluctuated like breathing. The runes around the core rune began to become restless, as if under great pressure.
Finally, Mark found a combination that could effectively weaken the energy of the core rune. He repeatedly fired this set of rune sequences, and the light of the core rune gradually dimmed, and the surrounding runes also calmed down.
Seeing the core rune loosen, a gleam of light flashed in Mark's eyes. He gathered all his strength into a more powerful rune beam, which was thicker than any previous one and emitted a dazzling light, like a lightning that cut through the night sky.
He slammed the beam into the core rune, and with a loud "bang", the core rune finally shattered, turning into countless tiny rune fragments and dissipating in the air.
The moment the core rune shattered, the entire rune array also collapsed and disintegrated. The rune world began to collapse, like a broken mirror, peeling off piece by piece.
"No..." The cold voice was full of unwillingness and despair.
Mark slowly opened his eyes, and everything in front of him became clear. He found himself lying in the cave, and the Ice Abyss Beast was lying beside him, licking his cheek with its warm tongue.
"I... am back..." Mark smiled weakly.
The Ice Abyss Beast let out a low whimper, as if responding to him.
Mark gently stroked the Ice Abyss Beast's head, his heart full of gratitude.
"Thank you, my friend."
Mark propped himself up and shook his head, still feeling a little weak. He looked around and found that the stone wall of the cave still had traces of the rune array's collapse, and a faint energy fluctuation filled the air. "It seems that the battle just now was not an illusion." He murmured to himself, holding the back of the Ice Abyss Beast and slowly stood up. The Ice Abyss Beast stood up, rubbed Mark gently with his head, and let out a low roar, as if asking about his situation.
"I'm fine, just a little weak." Mark patted the Ice Abyss Beast's head and looked at the sky outside the cave. "We have to leave here as soon as possible. I don't know if the owner of that voice will chase us."
The Ice Abyss Beast seemed to understand what he said, and let out a low roar in response, then walked to the cave entrance and vigilantly observed the movements outside.
The wind outside the cave whistled past, bringing a hint of chill. Mark took a deep breath, feeling the fresh air outside the cave, and his spirits were lifted. He noticed that not far away from him, there was a snow rabbit that the Ice Abyss Beast had caught. He started a fire and roasted the snow rabbit.