Ancaman dari Feng Tianshui

Ledakan besar dari benturan serangan Zhou Xin dan perisai energi Che Su mengguncang seluruh Sekte Tian Bao. Tanah terbelah, pepohonan tumbang, dan para murid berlarian menjauh, mencoba menyelamatkan diri dari dampak pertempuran tersebut.

Saat debu mulai mereda, terlihat Che Su berdiri di tengah kawah yang tercipta akibat ledakan. Tubuhnya penuh luka, napasnya berat, tetapi matanya tetap memancarkan keteguhan. Di seberang kawah, Zhou Xin berdiri dengan aura gelap yang semakin kuat.

"Kau masih berdiri, Che Su? Menakjubkan. Tapi itu hanya perlawanan sia-sia," ejek Zhou Xin.

Che Su menghela napas dalam, tangannya gemetar akibat tekanan yang terus meningkat. "Zhou Xin, aku tidak tahu apa yang terjadi padamu, tetapi aku yakin ini bukan dirimu yang sebenarnya. Hentikan semua ini sebelum kau kehilangan dirimu sendiri!"

Namun, Zhou Xin hanya tertawa keras. "Hentikan? Kau tidak mengerti, Che Su! Aku telah mendapatkan kekuatan yang melampaui batas manusia. Aku akan mengalahkanmu, membuktikan bahwa akulah yang terkuat!"

Zhou Xin melompat ke udara, mengumpulkan energi gelap di tangannya. Bola energi yang jauh lebih besar dari sebelumnya mulai terbentuk, memancarkan aura destruktif yang bahkan membuat langit di atas mereka tampak gelap.

Sementara itu, para tetua sekte yang menyaksikan dari kejauhan mulai khawatir. Tetua Lin Qifeng, salah satu pelindung sekte, berbicara dengan nada cemas. "Kita harus menghentikan ini. Jika Zhou Xin melancarkan serangan itu, seluruh sekte bisa hancur!"

Namun, sebelum mereka sempat bertindak, suara lain terdengar dari arah langit. Suara itu lembut namun penuh wibawa, menghentikan semua orang sejenak.

"Jangan khawatir. Biarkan Che Su menyelesaikan ini sendiri."

Semua mata beralih ke sosok yang muncul di udara. Itu adalah Elder Chen Tian, seorang tetua yang dihormati di Sekte Tian Bao, yang dikenal sebagai penjaga warisan sekte. Aura yang ia pancarkan penuh ketenangan, memberikan rasa aman bagi semua murid.

"Che Su memiliki kekuatan lebih besar daripada yang dia sadari. Kita harus percaya padanya," lanjut Elder Chen Tian.

Di bawah, Che Su merasakan tekanan besar dari bola energi Zhou Xin. Ia tahu bahwa jika serangan itu mengenainya, kemungkinan besar ia tidak akan selamat. Tetapi ia juga sadar bahwa menyerah bukanlah pilihan.

"Ini adalah saatnya," pikir Che Su. "Aku harus melampaui batasku sendiri."

Ia menutup matanya, menarik napas dalam-dalam, dan mulai memusatkan energi spiritualnya. Cahaya biru yang semula lemah kini mulai bersinar lebih terang, perlahan mengusir aura gelap di sekitarnya.

Zhou Xin menyeringai melihat itu. "Apa kau pikir cahaya kecil itu bisa menghentikan kekuatanku? Sungguh menyedihkan!"

Namun, saat Zhou Xin melancarkan bola energi gelapnya, sesuatu yang luar biasa terjadi. Cahaya biru dari tubuh Che Su tiba-tiba berubah menjadi emas, menyelimuti seluruh tubuhnya dengan pancaran ilahi.

"Mungkin aku belum mengerti sepenuhnya tentang siapa diriku... tapi aku tahu satu hal," kata Che Su dengan suara yang menggema. "Aku tidak akan membiarkan kegelapan menang!"

Dengan gerakan cepat, Che Su mengangkat tangannya, menciptakan tombak cahaya yang bersinar terang. Tombak itu terasa seperti perpanjangan dari dirinya, penuh dengan energi yang belum pernah ia rasakan sebelumnya.

"Bersiaplah, Zhou Xin!" teriak Che Su, melontarkan tombak cahaya itu tepat ke arah bola energi Zhou Xin.

Benturan antara tombak cahaya dan bola energi gelap menciptakan ledakan yang jauh lebih besar dari sebelumnya. Gelombang kejutnya menyapu seluruh area, tetapi cahaya dari tombak Che Su perlahan mendominasi, mengusir kegelapan yang menyelimuti Zhou Xin.

Zhou Xin terlempar ke belakang, tubuhnya jatuh keras ke tanah. Aura gelap yang sebelumnya menyelimuti dirinya perlahan memudar, meninggalkan Zhou Xin yang terluka dan terengah-engah.

Che Su berjalan mendekatinya, napasnya berat, tetapi sorot matanya penuh rasa iba. "Zhou Xin, kau harus berhenti. Kekuatan gelap itu hanya akan menghancurkanmu."

Zhou Xin membuka matanya dengan lemah. "Apa... yang telah kulakukan?" gumamnya, tampak mulai menyadari kesalahannya.

Namun, sebelum Che Su sempat menjawab, suara Feng Tianshui terdengar lagi, kali ini lebih keras dan penuh kemarahan.

"Zhou Xin! Kau gagal! Sekarang jiwamu adalah milikku!"

Bayangan Feng Tianshui muncul di langit, menatap Zhou Xin dengan penuh kebencian. Che Su segera berdiri di antara mereka, memancarkan aura emasnya untuk melindungi Zhou Xin.

"Jika kau ingin dia, kau harus melewati aku terlebih dahulu!" teriak Che Su, menantang bayangan itu.

Feng Tianshui hanya tertawa sinis. "Kau benar-benar berani, anak dewa. Tapi kita akan lihat seberapa lama keberanianmu bertahan."

Bayangan itu perlahan menghilang, tetapi meninggalkan ancaman yang jelas. "Aku akan kembali, dan saat itu, kau tidak akan bisa melawanku."

Che Su menarik napas lega, lalu berbalik ke arah Zhou Xin. "Kau aman sekarang, tapi kita harus mencari cara untuk menghapus pengaruh kegelapan itu dari tubuhmu."

Zhou Xin hanya mengangguk lemah, rasa bersalah jelas terlihat di wajahnya.

Pertarungan ini mungkin telah usai, tetapi Che Su tahu bahwa ancaman dari Feng Tianshui masih jauh dari selesai

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[ English Version ]

Chapter 6: The Threat from Feng Tianshui

The massive explosion from the clash of Zhou Xin's attack and Che Su's energy shield shook the entire Tian Bao Sect. The ground split, trees fell, and disciples ran away, trying to escape the impact of the battle.

When the dust settled, Che Su was seen standing in the middle of the crater created by the explosion. His body was covered in wounds, his breathing was heavy, but his eyes remained firm. Across the crater, Zhou Xin stood with a dark aura growing stronger.

"You're still standing, Che Su? Amazing. But it's just a futile resistance," Zhou Xin taunted.

Che Su took a deep breath, his hands shaking from the ever-increasing pressure. "Zhou Xin, I don't know what happened to you, but I'm sure this isn't who you really are. Stop this before you lose yourself!"

However, Zhou Xin only laughed loudly. "Stop? You don't understand, Che Su! I have gained power beyond human limits. I will defeat you, proving that I am the strongest!"

Zhou Xin leaped into the air, gathering dark energy in his hands. A ball of energy far larger than before began to form, emitting a destructive aura that even darkened the sky above them.

Meanwhile, the sect elders watching from afar began to worry. Elder Lin Qifeng, one of the sect protectors, spoke in an anxious tone. "We have to stop this. If Zhou Xin launches that attack, the entire sect could be destroyed!"

However, before they could act, another voice sounded from the sky. The voice was soft yet authoritative, stopping everyone for a moment.

"Don't worry. Let Che Su finish this himself."

All eyes turned to the figure that appeared in the air. It was Elder Chen Tian, a respected elder in the Tian Bao Sect, known as the guardian of the sect's heritage. The aura he exuded was one of calmness, giving all the disciples a sense of security.

"Che Su has more power than he realizes. We must trust him," Elder Chen Tian continued.

Down below, Che Su felt the immense pressure from Zhou Xin's ball of energy. He knew that if that attack hit him, he would most likely not survive. But he also knew that giving up was not an option.

"This is it," Che Su thought. "I must surpass my own limits."

He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and began to concentrate his spiritual energy. The originally weak blue light began to shine brighter, slowly expelling the dark aura around him.

Zhou Xin smirked at the sight. "Do you think that little light can stop my power? How pathetic!"

However, as Zhou Xin launched his dark energy ball, something extraordinary happened. The blue light from Che Su's body suddenly turned gold, enveloping his entire body in a divine radiance.

"I may not fully understand who I am yet... but I do know one thing," Che Su said in a booming voice. "I will not let the darkness win!"

With a swift movement, Che Su raised his hand, creating a spear of light that shone brightly. The spear felt like an extension of himself, filled with an energy he had never felt before.

"Get ready, Zhou Xin!" Che Su shouted, launching the spear of light straight at Zhou Xin's energy ball.

The collision between the spear of light and the dark energy ball created an explosion that was much larger than before. The shockwave swept across the area, but the light from Che Su's spear slowly took over, expelling the darkness that had enveloped Zhou Xin.

Zhou Xin was thrown back, his body falling heavily to the ground. The dark aura that had previously enveloped him slowly faded, leaving Zhou Xin injured and gasping for breath.

Che Su walked over to him, his breathing heavy, but his eyes filled with pity. "Zhou Xin, you must stop. That dark power will only destroy you."

Zhou Xin opened his eyes weakly. "What… have I done?" he muttered, seemingly beginning to realize his mistake.

However, before Che Su could answer, Feng Tianshui's voice sounded again, this time louder and full of anger.

"Zhou Xin! You failed! Your soul is now mine!"

Feng Tianshui's shadow appeared in the sky, glaring at Zhou Xin with hatred. Che Su immediately stood between them, radiating his golden aura to protect Zhou Xin.

"If you want him, you have to get through me first!" Che Su shouted, challenging the shadow.

Feng Tianshui only laughed sinisterly. "You are indeed brave, son of the gods. But we shall see how long your courage lasts."

The shadow slowly disappeared, but left behind a clear threat. "I will return, and then, you will not be able to resist me."

Che Su breathed a sigh of relief, then turned to Zhou Xin. "You are safe now, but we must find a way to remove the dark influence from your body."

Zhou Xin just nodded weakly, guilt clearly visible on his face.

The battle may have ended, but Che Su knew that the threat from Feng Tianshui was far from over.