Chapter 64 - Chapter 64: The Betrayal Unveiled and the Battle in the Abyssal Chamber

Lin Yu and his companions followed the hooded figure deeper into the maze, the weight of the mysterious voice's warning heavy on their hearts. The air grew colder, and the ancient symbols on the walls seemed to pulse with a malevolent light, as if they were aware of the approaching danger.As they walked, Lin Yu stole glances at his companions and the hooded figure. Alaric's elven senses were on high alert, his eyes constantly scanning the shadows. The old man's hands trembled slightly, a mix of fatigue and the anticipation of what lay ahead. Grumdar gripped his hammer tightly, his knuckles white, ready to face any threat that emerged. The Flame Beast padded silently beside them, its eyes glowing with a fierce light, its body tense.Suddenly, the hooded figure stopped in front of a large, ornate door. The door was adorned with strange, swirling patterns that seemed to move on their own. "The next fragment lies beyond this door," the figure said, its voice muffled by the hood.Lin Yu stepped forward, his hand on the Blade of Light. "How do we know this isn't another trap?"The hooded figure let out a soft sigh. "You don't. But if you want to save the universe, you have to trust me."Lin Yu exchanged a look with his companions. Alaric nodded slightly, his eyes fixed on the door. The old man took a deep breath and said, "We've come this far. Let's see what's inside."Grumdar grunted in agreement. Lin Yu reached out and pushed the door open. A blast of cold, stale air hit them, and a dim, purple - hued light filled the room beyond.The room was a large, circular chamber, its walls lined with strange, pulsating crystals. In the center of the chamber, a pedestal stood, and on it was a large, glowing crystal fragment. But as they entered the room, the door slammed shut behind them, and a powerful, energy - filled barrier formed in front of it.The hooded figure laughed, a cold, mocking sound. "Fools! You actually thought I would help you? This fragment is mine, and so are the powers it holds."Lin Yu's eyes widened in shock and anger. "You betrayed us! I knew we shouldn't have trusted you."The hooded figure threw back its hood, revealing a face twisted with greed and madness. "I've been searching for these fragments for centuries. I will not let some naive heroes stand in my way."Just then, a series of loud, booming footsteps echoed from the shadows. A group of large, dark - robed figures emerged. These were not the Dark Sect members they had faced before. Their robes were a deeper shade of black, and their eyes glowed with a sickly, green light.The leader of the new group, a tall, gaunt man with a long, hooked nose, sneered. "You thought you could outsmart us, Xarath? The fragments belong to the true masters of darkness."The hooded figure, now revealed as Xarath, scowled. "You'll never get them. I've worked too hard for this."Lin Yu, realizing the new danger, quickly gathered his companions. "We may have been betrayed, but we can't let these two groups get the fragment. We have to stop them."Alaric nodded. "Agreed. But we need a plan. These new enemies seem even more powerful."The old man, his voice firm, said, "We'll use the power of the ancient seal and the Blade of Light. Combine it with our own magic, and we might have a chance."Grumdar hefted his hammer. "And I'll do my part. These dark - robed scum won't know what hit them."The Flame Beast let out a growl, its flames flaring. Lin Yu took a deep breath and activated the power of the ancient seal. A powerful, multi - colored light surrounded him, and he felt the power of the seal merging with the energy of the crystal fragments he already held.Xarath and the new group of dark - robed figures launched their attacks simultaneously. Xarath sent a wave of dark energy towards the dark - robed figures, while they launched a hail of green - hued magic bolts towards Xarath and Lin Yu's group.Lin Yu used the Blade of Light to create a shield, deflecting the attacks. Alaric chanted elven spells, sending bolts of green - hued energy towards the dark - robed figures. The old man launched a series of golden - hued magic attacks, while Grumdar charged forward, his hammer swinging.The battle raged on. The room was filled with the sounds of clashing magic, the roars of the Flame Beast, and the shouts of the combatants. Lin Yu noticed that the dark - robed figures seemed to be drawing power from the pulsating crystals on the walls.He quickly focused the power of the ancient seal and the crystal fragments, and a powerful blast of energy shot towards the crystals. The crystals shattered, and the dark - robed figures let out cries of pain as their power source was disrupted.But Xarath, seeing an opportunity, launched a powerful attack towards Lin Yu. A dark, tendril - like energy wrapped around Lin Yu's body, constricting him. Lin Yu struggled, but the energy was too strong.Just then, the old man, his face determined, launched a powerful, sacrificial spell. A blast of pure, golden - hued energy hit Xarath, forcing him to release Lin Yu. But the old man slumped to the ground, his face pale."Old man!" Lin Yu shouted, rushing to his side.The old man, his voice weak, said, "I'm okay. But we have to finish this. The fate of the universe depends on it."Lin Yu nodded, his eyes filled with determination. He stood up and, with the combined power of the ancient seal, the Blade of Light, and the crystal fragments, launched a final, powerful attack towards Xarath and the dark - robed figures.The attack hit them, and they were engulfed in a sea of light. Xarath and the dark - robed figures let out final, agonizing screams and disappeared.But they had no time to celebrate. The room began to shake violently, and large cracks appeared in the walls. The voice of the mysterious feminine figure filled the air again. "You have defeated your enemies, but the true danger is yet to come. The crystal fragment you seek is not just a source of power. It is a key to a prison, a prison that holds a being so powerful, so malevolent, that its release could mean the end of the universe."Lin Yu's heart sank. "What do we do? We can't let this being out."The voice replied, "You must find a way to seal the prison forever. But to do that, you need the remaining crystal fragments. And you must hurry, for the Dark Sect is closing in, and they will stop at nothing to get the fragments and release the being."With the old man in tow, Lin Yu, Alaric, Grumdar, and the Flame Beast made their way out of the chamber. The corridor outside was filled with a strange, pulsating light, and the air was thick with the smell of ancient magic and danger.As they walked, Lin Yu couldn't help but wonder what other secrets and dangers awaited them. How many more crystal fragments were there? And would they be able to seal the prison before it was too late? The only way to find out was to keep moving forward, to face the challenges ahead with courage and determination.The journey to save the universe was far from over, and the challenges ahead were greater than ever. But with the power of the ancient seal, the Blade of Light, and the crystal fragments, Lin Yu was ready to face whatever came his way. For he was the one with the blood of the ancients, and the fate of the world was in his hands.