Chapter 6:The Opportunity to Break the Stalemate
The giant mechanical monster advanced like a mountain,each step shattering the ground like fragile paper and sending sharp debris flying.Its massive mechanical arms swung with such force that the air hissed like a sharp blade.Ye Ying's eyes were resolute as he moved like a nimble cheetah,dodging the monster's attacks with agility.Seizing a fleeting opportunity,he leaped high and struck the monster's joint with all his strength.However,the monster's defense was far stronger than expected,and his attack left only a barely noticeable scratch on its tough shell.
Lin Shen's brows were furrowed,his hands tightly gripping the crystal as beads of sweat rolled down his face.He was exerting himself to the limit,trying to unleash the full potential of the crystal.As he struggled,the crystal's light surged like a blazing flame,illuminating the entire dim hall.Strangely,the crystal's glow resonated with the monster's mechanical parts,causing its movements to suddenly freeze.Then,it emitted a shrill,piercing hum,like an old machine under too much strain or a disrupted signal.
Yin Yue took advantage of the monster's momentary loss of control and lunged at its thick leg,biting fiercely.But the monster's strength was overwhelming,and with a casual kick,it sent Yin Yue flying through the air,landing with a painful yelp.
"Yin Yue!"Lin Shen was frantic,instinctively wanting to rush to her side,but the monster's relentless attacks pushed him back.In this desperate moment,he caught a glimpse of a core device on the monster,glowing strangely.It reminded him of the energy source depicted in the ruins'murals,and he realized that this core might be the key to defeating the monster.
Without hesitation,Lin Shen shouted to Ye Ying,"Attack the core on its back!"Ye Ying reacted swiftly,understanding Lin Shen's intent.Using the scattered boulders around them,he climbed and leaped,closing in on the monster's core.The monster,sensing the threat to its core,began to thrash wildly,its mechanical parts releasing electric currents to stop Ye Ying.
Lin Shen took a deep breath,focusing all his mental energy on the crystal.His veins bulged as he manipulated it to emit steady,powerful energy waves,disrupting the monster's movements.Under Lin Shen's cover,Ye Ying finally reached the core and,with a final effort,stabbed his blade into it.
For a moment,everything seemed to stand still.Then,the monster's light flickered wildly,forming a chaotic sea of colors.A deafening explosion followed,and a powerful shockwave swept everything away.Lin Shen and Ye Ying were knocked to the ground,rolling several times before regaining their balance.
As the explosion subsided,the monster's massive body collapsed,raising a cloud of dust.Lin Shen and Ye Ying sat among the rubble,gasping for breath,their clothes soaked with sweat.Yin Yue struggled to stand,limping but still making her way to Lin Shen.
After a brief rest,they regained their strength and continued deeper into the ruins.In the deepest part,they found an ancient book with a yellowed cover and fragile pages.It detailed how the ancient civilization used the crystal's power and provided clues to leaving this desolate world.
According to the book,they needed three special gems,each with unique powers corresponding to the ancient guardian elements of the ruins.Only by placing these gems in the portal at the exit could they activate the ancient teleportation array and open a path home.
Without hesitation,they exchanged determined glances.They knew the road ahead was fraught with danger,but they were undeterred.Packing their belongings,they resolutely headed into the unknown.Their figures grew smaller in the dim ruins until they vanished.Their new adventure had only just begun,and no one knew what thrilling stories awaited them in the future.