"Li An, we need to be careful. This energy fluctuation is not simple," Guo Yao said in a deep voice, her eyes shining with determination and courage.

Li An nodded, gripping Guo Yao's hand tightly, ready to face this final test. They took a deep breath, concentrating all their strength into their fists. Then, they slammed their fists into the energy surge.

The night was as dark as ink, the stars hidden behind thick clouds, and the entire secret realm where the Void Gate was located seemed to be shrouded in an invisible darkness. Li An stood at the center of the mysterious runes, the air around him turbulent due to the fluctuations of the runes, and an extremely oppressive atmosphere filled the air.

"Li An, be careful!" Guo Yao stood beside her, her fists clenched, her eyes filled with anxiety and worry. Her voice sounded particularly clear in the silent night sky, but it seemed to be swallowed up by the oppressive atmosphere, leaving only a faint echo.

Suddenly, the long-dormant runes seemed like awakened beasts, bursting forth with dazzling light. Immediately afterward, attacks infused with the power of various elements such as fire, frost, and storm surged towards Li An like a tidal wave. Flames were like snakes, frost like blades, and storms howled; each strike contained the power to destroy mountains.

Li An shifted slightly, his eyes blazing. Facing this overwhelming attack, he not only did not retreat, but instead was filled with fighting spirit. He took a deep breath, his spiritual power surging within him, and his hands quickly formed hand seals, creating protective shields around him that shimmered with a faint light, attempting to withstand this terrifying offensive.

"Bang! Bang! Bang!" The runes relentlessly bombarded the protective shield, each impact accompanied by a deafening roar. The light on the shield flickered erratically, as if it were about to collapse at any moment. Li An's face was pale, and a trace of blood trickled from the corner of his mouth, but his eyes grew even more determined, showing no sign of backing down.

"Li An!" Guo Yao called out anxiously, her hands clenched into fists, her nails digging deep into her palms. The pain kept her awake, her eyes fixed on Li An, afraid of missing any detail.

"I'm fine!" Li An's voice sounded exceptionally firm amidst the roar. He gritted his teeth, his spiritual energy surging wildly within him, further strengthening the protective shield. At the same time, he began searching for an opportunity to counterattack.

Finally, during a lull in the rune attacks, Li An found an opening. He leaped into the air like an arrow, instantly piercing through layers of attacks and heading straight for the rune's core. His hands traced mysterious trajectories in the air, accompanied by a deep chant. A powerful surge of spiritual energy erupted from his body, transforming into a dazzling beam of light that struck the rune's core.

Chapter 497 You win!

With a deafening boom, the rune core shattered under Li An's powerful strike, and the rampaging attacks vanished without a trace. Li An staggered, almost losing his balance, but a victorious smile appeared on his face.

"Li An, you won!" Guo Yao cheered excitedly. She rushed forward and helped Li An up, her eyes filled with joy and admiration.

However, at that moment, a cold voice suddenly rang out, breaking the brief silence.

"Li An, your trial is far from over." Eileen's figure slowly emerged from the void, her gaze deep and mysterious, as if she could see into people's hearts.

Li An was slightly taken aback, but quickly regained his composure. He looked at Eileen, a hint of wariness flashing in his eyes: "What do you mean?"

Eileen smiled slightly, not answering directly, but gently raising her hand, and a phantom portal slowly opened before her. Inside the portal was a chaotic and unclear space, seemingly connected to another unknown world.

“Li An, your final test is to fight against your own heart.” Eileen’s voice was calm and firm as she looked at Li An, her eyes shining with anticipation.

Upon hearing this, Li An felt a chill run down his spine. He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself, and then stepped towards the illusory portal. Guo Yao tried to stop him, but Li An gently shook his head to stop her.

"I'm fine, Yao'er. This is my trial, and I must face it." Li An's voice was gentle yet firm. He patted Guo Yao's shoulder lightly, then turned and stepped into the portal.

The moment Li An stepped into the portal, the scene before him changed abruptly. He found himself in a phantom space, surrounded by a chaotic mist, as if he were in an endless void.

"Welcome to your inner world, Li An." A deep and sinister voice rang in Li An's ears, as if the voice came from a distant void, or as if it were in the depths of his heart.

Li An frowned, warily glancing around. Suddenly, a dark figure darted out of the mist, heading straight for him. Li An dodged, narrowly avoiding the attack. Looking closer, he realized the figure was himself—a version of himself with a ferocious expression and murderous intent in his eyes.

"Is this my inner fear and regret?" Li An was secretly shocked. He hadn't expected his inner world to be so terrifying. But he quickly calmed down. He knew that only by overcoming these negative emotions could he truly complete the trial.

The battle erupted. Li An engaged in a fierce struggle with his inner fears and regrets. Every attack, every defense, felt like a dialogue with his own soul. Li An gradually discovered that these negative emotions were not invincible; they stemmed from his past experiences, from his self-doubt and unease.

"I will defeat you!" Li An roared, and the spiritual power within his body surged once more, transforming into a dazzling light that struck his ferocious self.

However, that monstrous self seemed to possess immortality; no matter how Li An attacked, it could quickly regenerate, seemingly without end. Li An gradually felt overwhelmed; his attacks began to slow down, and his defenses became riddled with holes.

"You can't win, Li An. Your inner fear and regret are your eternal shackles." The狰狞 ​​(zhengning, meaning ferocious or hideous) self let out a triumphant laugh, the sound echoing in the illusory space, as if to completely devour Li An.

Chapter 498 Can’t Lose!

Li An gritted his teeth, unwilling to accept defeat. He recalled the hardships and tribulations he had endured, Guo Yao's trust and support, and the persistence and dream in his heart.

"No! I can't lose! I can't let these negative emotions hold me back!" Li An roared in his heart, his eyes once again becoming firm and bright.

Suddenly, an unprecedentedly powerful force erupted from within Li An. It was his trust in himself, his yearning for the future, and his determination to overcome all difficulties. This power transformed into a dazzling light, instantly shattering his ferocious self.

The illusory space began to collapse, and Li An felt a powerful force lifting him up, as if to send him back to the real world. He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and then slowly opened them.

When he opened his eyes again on June 623, he found himself back in the real world, standing before Eileen and Guo Yao. He radiated a faint light, the power he had gained after overcoming his inner fears and regrets.

"Li An, you did it." Eileen's voice carried a hint of praise, and she looked at Li An with a gleam of affirmation in her eyes.

Li An smiled slightly and looked at Guo Yao, finding her gazing at him with tears in her eyes. A warmth filled his heart, and he strode forward, pulling Guo Yao into a tight embrace.

"Yao'er, I'm alright. We won." Li An's voice was gentle yet firm as he softly stroked Guo Yao's hair, feeling her body temperature and heartbeat.

Guo Yao sobbed uncontrollably in Li An's arms, clinging to him tightly as if afraid he would suddenly disappear. After a long while, she gradually calmed down and said in a trembling voice, "Li An, I'm so afraid of losing you."

Li An gently patted Guo Yao's back and comforted her, "Don't worry, Yao'er. I will always be by your side. No matter what difficulties we encounter, we will face them together."

Eileen watched this scene from the side, a complex look flashing in her eyes. She coughed softly, interrupting the couple's tender moment.

“Li An, you have successfully completed the trial of the Void Gate. As a reward, I will grant you a special ability—the ability to freely travel between different worlds.” Eileen’s voice was calm and solemn. She stretched out one hand, palm up, and a dazzling light condensed in her hand.

Looking at the light, Li An felt a surge of inexplicable excitement. He knew this ability would be a great help on his future journey. He took a deep breath and respectfully bowed to Eileen: "Thank you for bestowing this upon me, Guardian."

Eileen nodded slightly and gently pushed the light toward Li An. The light instantly transformed into a stream of light and entered Li An's body. Li An felt a powerful force surging within him, as if the entire world was under his control.

“Lian, you already possess great power. But remember, power is not everything. On your future journey, you will also need wisdom and courage.” Eileen’s voice echoed in Lian’s ears, as if reminding him that the road ahead was still full of challenges.

Li An nodded emphatically, fully understanding the meaning behind Eileen's words. He looked at Guo Yao, his eyes shining with unwavering determination: "Yao'er, we are about to embark on a new journey. No matter how many difficulties and challenges lie ahead, I will hold your hand and walk with you."

Chapter 499 He's still alive?

Guo Yao looked at Li An, her eyes filled with tenderness and trust. She smiled slightly and gently placed her hand on Li An's: "I believe in you, Li An. Let's face the future together."

The two smiled at each other, as if all the difficulties and challenges had become insignificant. They held each other's hands tightly, turned to face the void gate that shimmered with dazzling light, and prepared to embark on a new journey.

Just then, a violent fluctuation suddenly emanated from the Void Gate. A powerful aura surged out from within the gate, causing the entire space to tremble. Li An and Guo Yao's expressions changed, and they quickly became alert, their eyes fixed on the fluctuating Void Gate.

"What's going on?" Li An asked in a deep voice, his spiritual energy surging within him, ready to deal with any possible crisis.

Guo Yao also gripped Li An's hand tightly, her eyes flashing with vigilance: "I don't know, but it's definitely not a good thing."

Just then, a figure slowly emerged from the void gate. It was a mysterious person draped in a black robe, with a silver mask covering his face, revealing only a pair of deep and cold eyes.

"Li An, we meet again." The mysterious man's voice was deep and hoarse, as if it came from a distant void.

Li An frowned. He recognized the voice—it was that powerful enemy he had encountered during the trials! He hadn't expected the enemy to appear at this moment!

"You're still alive?" Li An's voice carried a hint of surprise and wariness.

In the endless void, Li An and Guo Yao embraced tightly, their gazes piercing through the endless darkness, trying to find a glimmer of light. Since Li An mastered the power of the Void Gate, they had stepped into this unknown territory, exploring and challenging themselves, yet constantly facing unknown crises.

At that moment, the Void Gate suddenly began to shake violently, like a monstrous beast enraged and attempting to devour the intruders. The surrounding space began to distort, as if being kneaded by an invisible hand, and the figures of Li An and Guo Yao became blurred.

"An, what's going on?" Guo Yao hugged Li An in terror, her voice sounding extremely weak in the distorted space.

Li An frowned, his eyes revealing determination and composure. He felt a powerful force pulling at him, as if trying to separate him from this void. He understood that this was a self-protective mechanism of the Void Gate, repelling outsiders and attempting to expel them.

"Don't be afraid, Yao. I'll figure something out." Li An held Guo Yao's hand tightly, trying to steady them both. Although his voice was calm, his heart was in turmoil; he knew the seriousness of this crisis.

Li An began to mobilize the power within his body, attempting to communicate with the Void Gate. However, the Void Gate seemed unresponsive; its shaking intensified, and spatial rifts spread out like a spiderweb, threatening to engulf the two at any moment.

"An, what should we do?" Guo Yao's voice was trembling with tears as she nestled tightly in Li An's arms, as if he were her only support.

Li An took a deep breath, knowing he couldn't panic. He closed his eyes and began to recall his experiences during the trials, trying to find a solution.

"I remember encountering a similar rejection phenomenon during the trial. I overcame it by calming my mind and adjusting my breathing," Li An murmured to himself. He began to try adjusting his breathing and mindset, attempting to achieve some kind of harmony with the Void Gate.

Chapter 500 A Slight Trembling

However, the Void Gate seemed unwilling to let them off easily. The spatial rifts multiplied and widened, as if to tear the entire void apart. Li An and Guo Yao's figures flickered in and out of sight between the rifts, like candles in the wind, ready to be extinguished at any moment.

"An, I'm so scared." Guo Yao's voice rang in Li An's ears, and her body trembled slightly with fear.

Li An opened his eyes and looked at Guo Yao, his eyes filled with tenderness and determination: "Don't be afraid, Yao. I'm here, I won't let you get hurt."

As he spoke, Li An closed his eyes again, focusing his mind in an attempt to communicate more deeply with the Gate of Void. He felt the power surging within him, as if a deep dragon was awakening.

Suddenly, Li An's eyes lit up; he seemed to have found a breakthrough. He abruptly opened his eyes, his hands quickly forming hand seals, channeling his power into the void gate.

"Stabilize!" Li An shouted, his voice echoing in the void like a thunderclap, instantly silencing the restless void gate.

As Li An's power was injected, the shaking of the void gate gradually stopped, and the spatial rift began to slowly heal. Li An and Guo Yao's figures became clear again, and they embraced tightly, as if they were reunited after experiencing a life-and-death separation.

"An, we did it!" Guo Yao shouted excitedly, her eyes glistening with tears, but even more so with joy and admiration.

Li An smiled and looked at Guo Yao, gently stroking her hair: "Yes, we succeeded. But this is just the beginning; there are many more challenges waiting for us."

The two exchanged a smile, knowing their journey was far from over. However, just then, a deep roar echoed from the depths of the void, like the breath of a colossal beast, sending chills down their spines.

Li An and Guo Yao's expressions instantly turned serious. They knew that this roar represented some unknown danger, and an even more terrifying enemy was about to appear.

"An, what should we do?" Guo Yao asked again, her voice filled with helplessness and fear.

Li An held Guo Yao's hand tightly, his eyes revealing determination and calmness: "Don't be afraid, Yao. I'm here, I won't let you get hurt."

As he spoke, Li An began to mobilize the power within his body, preparing for battle... He looked around, trying to find the source of the roar. However, the void was pitch black, and he couldn't see anything.

"It seems we have no choice but to take the initiative." Li An took a deep breath, grabbed Guo Yao's hand, and flew towards the direction from which the roar came.

As they drew closer, the roars grew clearer, like a colossal beast howling in the darkness, awaiting its prey. Li An and Guo Yao's hearts pounded; they knew the upcoming battle would be a fight to the death.

Finally, they arrived at the source of the roar. A massive black hole hovered in the void, its surroundings shrouded in a thick, chilling aura. At the center of the black hole, a pair of crimson eyes gleamed coldly, watching them intently.

"What is this thing?" Guo Yao asked in terror, her voice echoing faintly in the void.

Li An frowned, staring into those crimson eyes, a nameless fear rising within him. But he knew he couldn't back down now. He took a deep breath, steadied himself, and prepared for the impending battle.

Chapter 501 Clash of the Dark Hands

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