The Heir of the Celestial Diagram

Chapter 58: The Judgment of the Dark Soul

The shadowy spirit lunged at Han Feng and Bai Zhen with supernatural speed. The dark mist writhed around him, forming spectral claws that tore through the air. Han Feng, without hesitation, channeled his energy into his black flames, raising a barrier around him. The First Attack Bai Zhen was the first to act. He quickly retreated, forming seals with his hands. A pale glow emerged from his body, creating a spiritual shield in front of him. — Damn... This spirit is much stronger than I imagined! — Bai Zhen grumbled, his eyes showing nervousness. Han Feng maintained an offensive stance. With a swift movement, he shot a beam of black flames towards the creature. The attack hit the spirit squarely, making it recoil momentarily, but it did not destroy it. — Tsk... this spiritual body cannot be harmed by common attacks. — Han Feng analyzed the situation with cold eyes. The spirit laughed, its voice reverberating through the temple. — Your flames are powerful, young one, but they are still insufficient to eradicate me. The Curse of the Temple The statues in the hall suddenly shook. Fiery eyes of red shown in carved figures, and the black fog around the spirit swelled, spreading out and covering the ground like a dark tide. Bai Zhen paled. — No! The curse has been activated! If we are swallowed by this mist, our bodies and souls will be corroded! Han Feng frowned. He could feel the strange energy corrupting the environment, trying to infiltrate his body. Activating his black flame to block the effect worked temporarily, but it wasn't sustainable in the long run. — If we want to survive, we have to seal it. Now! — Han Feng said, his tone resolute. Bai Zhen hesitated, but he knew he had no other choice. He quickly bit the tip of his finger, drawing a blood pattern in the air. — I will try to capture him, but I need time! Han Feng nodded. He advanced, conjuring multiple blades of black fire and shooting them towards the spirit. The creature roared, trying to dodge, but some blades pierced its spectral form, causing howls of pain. The Counterattack of the Spirit Furious, the spirit retaliated. The mist concentrated and shot at Han Feng like dark spears. He dodged skillfully, but one of the spears grazed his shoulder, causing his blood to flow. — Tsk… this thing can affect my body even in spiritual form... Bai Zhen continued to chant, but the creature noticed and attacked. Han Feng, anticipating the move, jumped in front and raised a wall of black flames, blocking the attack. — I'll hold him. Finish this quickly! — shouted Han Feng. The Conclusion of the Trial Bai Zhen roared, completing the spell. The blood pattern shone intensely before exploding into multiple spiritual chains that launched onto the spirit, restricting its movements. — Now, Han Feng! — Bai Zhen shouted. Without hesitation, Han Feng condensed all his energy into a single strike. His flames became denser and more intense, forming an incandescent spear in his hand. He advanced and pierced the center of the spirit with absolute precision. The creature screeched and fell apart into wispy shadow particles. Black miasma had started to disperse, and the hall was still again. The Legacy of the Dark Soul Once bright and threatening orb of black started floating in the air peacefully. Han Feng put out his hand and grabbed it. He felt a burst of cold energy pass through his body. — This orb... contains fragments of spirit power. If refined correctly, it can strengthen my Dual Chaos Larva! — Han Feng murmured. Bai Zhen observed with complex eyes. He knew he had no right to the orb, for without Han Feng he would not have survived. — It seems that this temple still holds many secrets. — Bai Zhen sighed. — But for today, we emerged victorious. Han Feng looked at him coldly. — I still don't trust you, Bai Zhen. But for now, our goals were aligned. Let's go our separate ways. Bai Zhen smiled slyly. — As you wish. But I sense that our destinies will cross again... With these words, Bai Zhen disappeared into the shadows of the temple, leaving Han Feng alone with his newest conquest.