Jackie Chan: The Supreme Sorcerer, invited by his father to come out of seclusion

Chapter 165 The Shadow Left Behind by Dawn
"Stupid choice."

The voice turned cold, no longer gentle.
"You rejected the shortcut, so now you'll have to experience firsthand what the consequences of your 'right path' will be!"

The moment the words left his mouth, the surrounding scenery changed abruptly!

The dark water churned as if boiling, and countless more desperate and painful hallucinations emerged!

She saw the black aura around her father suddenly tighten, and he let out a painful groan, his face turning as pale as paper!
She saw Jackie Chan being slammed to the ground by an even more powerful black energy, blood spilling from his mouth!

She saw Tru being engulfed by countless black monsters, his massive body crashing to the ground!

She saw Sheriff Blake's chest pierced by Westwood's claws!
"Do not!

This is not true!
"This is all an illusion!"

Xiaoyu screamed in terror, covering her ears in an attempt to dispel the horrifying sights.

"It's true, child."

The cold voice echoed in her ears like a curse.

"This is the direct consequence of your refusal to accept power!"

Because of your 'persistence', because of your 'righteous path', they are suffering even more!
You're the one who ruined them!

"shut up!!"

Xiaoyu suddenly raised her head, tears blurring her vision, but her eyes were unusually fierce.

"Don't try to sway me with these things."

"Pain is temporary!"
As long as we uphold justice, there is always hope!

Her little fists were clenched tightly, her nails digging deep into her palms.
"If the pursuit of power necessitates abandoning principles and becoming like a demon, what is the point of such salvation?!"

"I will never become like Ye!"
We will never let Xiao's sacrifice be disgraced!

I believe in my family!

I believe that justice will ultimately prevail over evil!

Xiaoyu's voice trembled with excitement, but every word was full of power, a determination that came from the heart and could not be shaken!
As soon as she finished speaking, the painful and desperate illusions around her suddenly crumbled like a shattered mirror, disintegrating inch by inch and ultimately turning into nothingness.

The dark water gradually calmed down, no longer churning and roaring, and returned to its mirror-like surface.

The energy body, which emitted a mixture of dark red and gold light, stopped flickering and expanding. The light gradually subsided and eventually returned to its original soft, pure golden glow.

That gentle and ancient voice rang out again, this time no longer cold, but with a hint of approval.

“Very good, child.”

There seemed to be a hint of warmth in her voice.
"You have passed the test."

"True strength does not come from the desire for shortcuts, but from the perseverance within oneself."

"What you possess is not just courage, but also a rare and precious... childlike heart."

As the sound faded, the golden light slowly descended, drifting to Xiaoyu's front and gently enveloping her.

A warm, peaceful, yet incredibly powerful energy, like spring rain, permeated her entire body and cleansed her soul.

Xiaoyu felt as if she were bathed in warm sunshine, and all her fatigue, fear, and anxiety vanished, replaced by an unprecedented sense of ease and tranquility.

She could feel that her body and her spirit were undergoing a wondrous transformation under the nourishment of this power.

"This...this is..."

Xiaoyu looked in surprise at the golden light surrounding her, feeling the power surging within her, her heart filled with joy and gratitude.

"This is the righteous essence left behind by Akatsuki."

The voice explained,
"It has recognized you and chosen you as its new successor."

“My child, you have the determination to uphold justice and the ability to guide righteousness.”

"Go, use this power to protect everything you cherish." "Go to fight evil, go to bring hope, go... to become a new hero."

The golden light gradually dissipated and merged into Xiaoyu's body.

The surrounding darkness began to fade, and light began to shine again.

When Xiaoyu opened her eyes again, she found herself back on the island in the middle of the river in Peach Garden, still standing under that ancient peach tree.

The previous void and darkness, those terrifying illusions, seemed like nothing more than a dream.

But she could clearly feel that her body and soul were completely different from before.

A warm, expansive, yet powerful feeling filled her entire being, as if a dormant volcano lay dormant within her, ready to erupt with earth-shattering power at any moment.

She looked down at her hands; her fair palms shimmered with a faint golden light, like the purest sunlight.

She succeeded!

She gained the power of Akatsuki!

A surge of joy welled up inside me, but it was quickly replaced by worry.

Uncle, Uncle Long, Tru, the sheriff, they're still fighting under the bridge, and Westwood is still wreaking havoc in the city!
She must go back as soon as possible and use this newfound strength to help them!
Xiaoyu took a deep breath, clenched her little fists, and her eyes were filled with determination and hope.

She glanced once more at the peaceful and serene peach orchard before her, and bowed deeply to the ancient peach tree.

"Thank you, Xiao."

She silently recited in her heart,
"I will not let you down!"

After saying that, she turned around and resolutely walked out of the peach garden.

Her steps were no longer as heavy as before, but became light and powerful, as if she were walking on air.

The dark red ancient book in his arms no longer felt so heavy; instead, it seemed like a lighthouse guiding the way, radiating a faint yet unwavering light.

She knew that the road ahead was still full of dangers, but she was no longer alone.

Within her flowed the power of justice, and in her heart burned the flame of hope.

She wants to return to that city shrouded in darkness, to fight, to protect, and... to become a true hero!

Meanwhile, on the distant edge of the city, the battle under the bridge continues.

Jackie Chan, Uncle, Tru, and Sheriff Black are gradually feeling overwhelmed by the endless stream of Dark Warriors.

Ximu's strength exceeded their expectations, and these black-qi warriors were more troublesome than they had imagined.

Physical strength is being rapidly depleted, and ammunition and talismans are about to run out.

An atmosphere of despair began to spread among them.

Is this really the end?

Just then, a clear and firm voice, like a lightning bolt piercing the darkness, suddenly rang out in the bridge arch!
“Dad!

Uncle Jackie!

Tru!

Sheriff!

I'm here to help you!

Before the words had even faded, a petite figure shot out from the entrance of the bridge arch like an arrow!

Behind her, a golden light seemed to trail behind her, like a ray of hope, instantly illuminating the battlefield shrouded in darkness!

Hope has arrived!

(End of this chapter)