From cute to empress

Chapter 224 Golden Storm

I closed my eyes, focusing all my attention on the golden light in my palm. The light gradually gathered in my palm, becoming brighter and brighter, as if it could penetrate all darkness. "Soul-stealing spell, break!" I suddenly opened my eyes and fiercely smashed the golden light in my hand to the ground.

"Boom!" With a loud noise, the floor of the entire room shook, and the golden light quickly spread out, as if injecting a fresh force into the air, and the shadow of the soul-stealing technique instantly disappeared.

I breathed a sigh of relief and looked resolutely at the men in black. They were clearly shocked by the sudden scene, and their steps involuntarily stopped for a moment. But just a moment later, the leader of the men in black swung his sword again, "Kill!"

Zhen Youcai quickly stepped forward, his long sword slicing a streak of silver light through the air, blocking the attacks of several black-clad men who rushed forward. His swordsmanship was swift and unstoppable, like thunderbolt, and he was not afraid of fighting against many enemies alone.

"Your Majesty, be careful!" Zhen Youcai shouted hurriedly, his voice revealing unconcealable anxiety.

"I'm fine!" I responded, quickly gathering more magical power and unleashing it at the men in black. Fire, frost, and lightning crisscrossed my spells, and the cries of battle drifted in all directions. The men in black faced heavy resistance, clearly struggling.

Just then, a cold wind blew in, and the temperature in the room plummeted. I turned abruptly and saw a tall figure standing in the doorway. It was Heisha. He stared at me coldly, his eyes gleaming with bloodlust.

"Black Evil!" Zhen Youcai cursed softly, raised his sword and prepared to rush forward.

"Youcai, I'll deal with him, you deal with the others!" I ordered, staring at Heisha with a burning gaze. This man was the source of all our nightmares, and the opponent I must ultimately face.

Heisha sneered, "Niu Mengmeng, do you think you can defeat me?"

"Just try it and you'll know." I raised the corners of my mouth slightly, not backing down at all.

Heisha raised his hand, and a blade-like black light flashed from the darkness, approaching directly. I quickly dodged to the side, chanting a spell at the same time. A powerful wind blade shot out from my hand, striking Heisha directly. Heisha waved his hand contemptuously, and the wind blade dissipated in mid-air.

I was shocked. This person's strength was far superior to mine.

"Mengmeng, be careful!" Zhen Youcai wielded his sword to block the approaching men in black, but he kept an eye on the situation on my side. His eyes were filled with worry.

"Don't worry, I can handle it!" I responded, and the magic power surged again, and the power of the elements condensed and took shape in my hands.

Zhen Youcai and I exchanged glances, each of us conveying a resolute understanding. We knew this was the final, life-or-death battle, with no way out.

Black Demon drew his sword of darkness, charging at me with a thick, sinister aura. I swiftly waved my magic staff, and an elemental barrier formed before me, abruptly blocking Black Demon's attack. His power was heavy and insidious, but I refused to retreat. I had to protect our future.

"Niu Mengmeng, you don't have much time left!" Heisha said with a grin, swinging his sword more fiercely.

I steadied myself and stared at him, as if everything around me had vanished, leaving only the enemy before me and my unwavering belief in victory. The air was filled with tension, and every exchange spoke of determination and courage.

At this moment, Zhen Youcai broke away from the enemy and came to my side at lightning speed, whispering, "Mengmeng, it's time to launch the final attack."

A cold glint flashed in my eyes, and I nodded quickly, gripping my magic wand tightly as I prepared for this final battle. At that moment, I knew our fate was sealed.

The battle is about to begin... "Youcai, are you ready?" I asked in a low voice, but my eyes never left Heisha's figure.

"Always be prepared, my empress." Zhen Youcai's voice was calm and firm, as if giving me infinite strength.

I took a deep breath, a golden light flowing between Zhen Youcai and me. It was the tacit understanding we'd built over years of fighting side by side, a testament to our mutual trust. We attacked simultaneously. I swung my magic wand, sending elemental forces lashing out at Heisha like a torrential rainstorm. Zhen Youcai, like a nimble cheetah, dove between Heisha's attacks, his sword flashing fiercely, each strike deadly.

Heisha clearly felt the pressure multiplying. He roared, and the dark power surged even more frantically, attempting to devour us. I gritted my teeth and persevered, my mind constantly recalling the ancient spell recorded in ancient books. It was a power that could purify all darkness and was our last hope.

"Mengmeng, it's now!" Zhen Youcai shouted, buying me a precious chance to catch my breath.

I seized the opportunity and focused all my magical power on the tip of my wand. An ancient incantation emanated from my mouth, each syllable resonating in the air with the power of purification. The golden light grew increasingly dazzling, gradually forming a massive ball of light that enveloped Zhen Youcai and me.

The black demon's attack landed on the ball of light, making a sharp sound, but it couldn't shake it in the slightest. I felt a powerful force surging from the ball of light, flowing through my body. I had never felt such a powerful force before, as if I could control the entire world.

"No! This is impossible!" Heisha shouted in horror. He frantically urged the dark power, but could not stop the expansion of the light ball.

The golden light grew stronger and stronger, eventually illuminating the entire room, and also illuminating Heisha's terrified and twisted face. I saw the dark power in his eyes begin to dissipate, like ice and snow melting in the scorching sun.

"How could this happen...my power..." Heisha's voice trembled, full of disbelief.

I opened my eyes, a glint of determination gleaming in them. I knew the scales of victory had tipped in our favor. I looked at Zhen Youcai, a confident smile on his face. We both knew the decisive moment had arrived.

"Heisha, your end has come..." I raised my magic wand and pointed it at Heisha. A golden light seemed to transform into a sharp sword, piercing his heart. Like divine retribution, the golden light penetrated Heisha's body unimpeded. He let out a shrill scream, his body shaking violently like a leaf in a gust of wind. The darkness in his eyes receded like a tide, replaced by deep fear and despair.

"It's over, Heisha." I looked at him coldly, without a trace of mercy in my tone.

He fell to his knees helplessly, his once invincible arrogance completely gone. "Impossible... my power... my ancient book..."

"Your power originally came from darkness. Now that the darkness has been dispelled, what do you have left?" Zhen Youcai walked over to me, the tip of his sword pointed directly at Heisha's throat. "As for the ancient book, it doesn't belong to you, and even less to darkness."

Heisha suddenly burst into laughter, his voice filled with despair and madness. "You think... you won? Foolish! Even if I can't get it, you can't either!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the entire ruins began to shake violently. Huge cracks appeared in the walls, and debris fell like raindrops. I felt a sense of foreboding, but before I could react, I saw Heisha press a button next to him.

"Hahaha! Let's be buried together!" Heisha's expression was ferocious and terrifying, with a crazy light flashing in his eyes.

"Oh no! He wants to destroy the entire ruins!" Zhen Youcai's face changed drastically. He grabbed my hand and ran out.

The ground behind us kept collapsing, and rocks kept falling from above. The entire ruins seemed to have become a giant death trap. I held Zhen Youcai's hand tightly, my heart filled with fear and anxiety.

"Mengmeng, don't be afraid, I'm here!" Zhen Youcai's voice was particularly clear in the deafening roar, giving me great courage and strength.

We ran all the way, but found that the exit had been blocked by collapsed boulders. Despair began to spread. Are we really going to die here today?

"No, I can't give up!" I gritted my teeth and gathered my last bit of magic power. The golden light lit up again, trying to blast open a way out.

"It's useless, Mengmeng, it's too late!" Zhen Youcai hugged me tightly and protected me under his body.

I closed my eyes in despair, waiting for fate to come. However, the expected severe pain did not come, I only heard a loud noise in my ears, and then everything returned to calm.

"Ahem...are we still alive?" I opened my eyes and found that Zhen Youcai and I were trapped in a small space, surrounded by collapsed rubble and dust.

"We have to find a way to get out." Zhen Youcai's voice was a little weak, but his tone was still firm.

Together we lifted the rubble and finally crawled out of the ruins. The sight before us left us speechless with shock: the once magnificent ruins had been reduced to rubble, and the ancient books were nowhere to be found.

"Ancient books... and the Black Evil..." I murmured to myself, my heart filled with confusion and anxiety.

"Mengmeng, we will find it." Zhen Youcai held my hand, his eyes firm, "We have more important things to do."

I nodded, took a deep breath, and suppressed the sadness and anxiety in my heart. Yes, we have more important things to do, and there are still many people who need our protection. I looked up and looked into the distance. There, new challenges awaited us.

"Report—" A soldier covered in blood stumbled over to us, "Your Majesty, urgent news from the border! The underworld forces…"