Chapter 74: The Final Element - Earth

The ground beneath Xiao Tian's feet trembled violently as the massive boulders shot upward from the earth. The earth itself seemed to be alive, as if it were fighting back, and the air became thick with the sound of rocks grinding against one another.

"Trial of Earth." The booming voice echoed once more. "You must face the unyielding power of the land. Conquer the earth beneath your feet, or be crushed by its might."

Xiao Tian stood his ground, his eyes scanning the chaotic terrain. The boulders were hurtling toward them with incredible speed, but he knew he couldn't let them overwhelm him. His senses sharpened, and his mind activated the Multi Blessings System, drawing upon its infinite potential.

"I'll handle this," Xiao Tian said, his voice steady despite the chaos around them. He glanced at Lian'er and Yue'er. "Stay close. The earth's power can be unpredictable."

Yue'er nodded, her spear at the ready. "We're with you, Xiao Tian."

Lian'er, her whip crackling with energy, also prepared herself. "We won't let the earth swallow us whole."

With a quick motion, Xiao Tian raised his hand, and the power of the wind element surged in response. The air around him grew thick, and with a burst of energy, he manipulated the wind to form a shield, pushing the first wave of boulders back. The ground beneath his feet rumbled again, and he could feel the earth's immense force trying to drag him down.

But Xiao Tian's will was unyielding. He called upon the power of the Multi Blessings System once more, and the ground beneath him began to shift. He channeled the power of earth, using it to create a barrier of stone around them. The boulders collided with the barrier, sending shockwaves through the air, but the stone shield held strong.

"We can't just rely on defense," Xiao Tian muttered to himself. He narrowed his eyes as the earth seemed to shift beneath his feet. The very soil around them was rising, preparing to crush them.

Suddenly, a massive fissure appeared in front of them, and out of the crack, a gigantic stone golem emerged, its body made of jagged rocks and dirt. The golem's eyes glowed with a menacing red light as it charged toward them, its fists raised to strike.

Lian'er's eyes widened as the golem lumbered toward them, its massive form casting a shadow over them. "That thing's huge!"

"Leave this to me," Yue'er said, her voice filled with determination. She took a step forward, her spear glowing with ethereal energy. "I've fought beasts like this before."

Yue'er darted forward with incredible speed, her spear glowing as it cut through the air. With a series of precise thrusts, she struck at the golem's joints, attempting to weaken its movements. The golem roared in anger, swinging its massive fists at her. But Yue'er was too fast, evading each strike with ease.

Xiao Tian, seeing Yue'er engaging the golem, focused his attention on the earth itself. He extended his hand toward the ground and began to manipulate the very earth beneath him, using the energy of the Multi Blessings System to control the rocks and soil.

With a mighty roar, Xiao Tian slammed his fist into the ground. The earth rumbled in response, and a massive spike of rock shot out of the ground, impaling the golem in its chest. The golem staggered back, its body cracking and crumbling as the energy drained from it.

But the golem wasn't defeated yet. It let out a deafening roar, its eyes flashing with fury. It slammed its fists into the ground, causing the earth to shake violently. A series of smaller golems began to emerge from the cracks in the earth, surrounding the trio.

"We're being surrounded!" Lian'er shouted, her whip cracking with energy as she fought off a smaller golem.

Xiao Tian's eyes narrowed. "We can't let them overwhelm us. Focus your attacks. We need to take out their cores."

Yue'er, her body moving like a blur, darted between the golems, striking with precision. Each time her spear made contact, a burst of energy would shoot through the golem, shattering its form. The larger golem was now surrounded by the smaller ones, but Yue'er's speed and precision were unmatched.

Lian'er, using her whip to strike from a distance, joined the fray, the crackling energy of her whip leaving trails of destruction in its wake. The golems were strong, but they were no match for the combined power of the three of them.

Xiao Tian focused his energy into his sword, its blade glowing with intense light as he advanced on the large golem. With a powerful swing, he cleaved through the golem's torso, sending it crumbling to the ground in a shower of stone.

"Focus on the core!" Xiao Tian yelled, his voice filled with urgency.

Lian'er and Yue'er immediately understood. They struck the remaining golems with pinpoint precision, targeting their cores. With each strike, a golem fell, its stone form disintegrating into rubble.

Finally, the last of the golems collapsed, leaving only silence in its wake. The trio stood amidst the broken stone, breathing heavily but victorious.

Xiao Tian's body was covered in sweat, but his eyes gleamed with satisfaction. "We did it."

Lian'er wiped her brow, a grin on her face. "That was tough, but we handled it."

Yue'er, her spear still glowing with energy, nodded. "It wasn't easy, but we were stronger together."

"The Trial of Earth is complete." The voice echoed once more, the energy around them dissipating. "You have shown your mastery over the elements. The path ahead is open."

Xiao Tian exhaled deeply, feeling the tension leave his body. He turned to his companions. "We've passed all the trials, but this is just the beginning. The real journey is still ahead."

As they prepared to move forward, the world around them seemed to shift, and a new path emerged from the earth itself, leading them to the next phase of their journey.

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[End of Chapter 74]