Douluo Continent: Dragon Shadow Rebirth

"The energy in this place is so strong that it's suffocating." Ye Li sighed softly as she walked. The blue light around them seemed to have life, floating gently around them, as if observing their every step.

"I can feel this power, and it seems to be trying to assess us." Qin Feng's voice was low and alert, his hand still on the hilt, ready to deal with any accidents that might occur at any time.

"Wow, evaluating us?" Zhang Meng's eyes lit up. "This place is interesting! Maybe once we pass the evaluation, we can directly obtain super powers!"

"Can you please stop thinking about strength?" Chu Tian patted Zhang Meng's shoulder helplessly, "Every time you say that, something strange always happens."

"Hey, I won't do that this time!" Zhang Meng was full of confidence. "I feel like I'm in tune with the power and aura here. Just wait and see. I will definitely pass the test!"

"I hope what you said is true." Li Xiao responded coldly, still looking calm.

The few of them continued to move forward. The crack became wider and wider, and the blue light became stronger and stronger. Finally, they came to an open underground space. In front of them, there was a huge blue energy ball suspended. There seemed to be some mysterious power flowing in the energy ball, and it made a low humming sound from time to time.

"Is that the fountain of souls?" Ye Li asked doubtfully.

Qin Feng nodded, "It does look like it fits the description in the book - a blue energy ball, surrounded by endless power."

"Oh my goodness, this is what we are looking for!" Zhang Meng rushed forward excitedly, his eyes fixed on the ball of energy, "This feels great! I feel like my power is awakening!"

"Don't move!" Qin Feng quickly held him back, "This may be the beginning of a test, don't act rashly."

"Okay, okay, I knew you would say that." Zhang Meng shrugged helplessly, but it was obvious that he was still full of excitement.

At this moment, the energy ball suddenly emitted a strong light, and the entire underground space was instantly shrouded in blue light. Several people immediately felt a strong pressure coming, as if the entire mountain was pressing down on them.

"This force... is too strong!" Chu Tian frowned and stood firm with difficulty. "It seems to be trying to test our limits."

"This is a test." Qin Feng whispered, trying to remain calm. "The power of the Soul Spring is evaluating whether we are qualified to draw its power."

"This is the test I'm looking forward to!" Zhang Meng shouted, as if he was ready for it. "Come on! I can definitely pass it!"

At this moment, several blue energy rays suddenly split out from the energy ball, and the rays quickly formed several blue phantom guardians. Each of them exuded a powerful aura and looked at the few people with indifference.

"Another guardian?" Ye Li whispered, with a hint of nervousness in her expression.

"This guardian may be stronger than the previous one." Qin Feng analyzed calmly, "These phantom guardians are not physical entities, but the power they possess is real."

"Let's give it a try!" Zhang Meng couldn't help but rush forward, waving his weapon and rushing directly towards one of the phantom guardians.

The Phantom Guardian's movements were swift and precise. Almost at the moment Zhang Meng launched the attack, the guardian had already swung out his lightsaber, and the speed caught Zhang Meng off guard.

"Wow!" Zhang Meng stepped back hastily, almost being hit by the lightsaber. A look of surprise appeared on his face, "These guys are really not simple!"

"Do you think the test will be easy?" Li Xiao said coldly, quickly swinging his sword to block the attack of another guardian.

Qin Feng focused his attention and analyzed the movements of these phantom guardians. He found that although their attacks were fast and powerful, after each attack, the guardian's energy light would weaken slightly, as if it consumed their own power.

"Their energy is not infinite!" Qin Feng reminded loudly, "After each attack, they will be temporarily weakened. We must seize this opportunity!"

"I understand!" Ye Li immediately drew the bow, and an arrow flew rapidly towards a gap between the guardians, hitting its weak point. The guardian's light instantly dimmed a lot.

"Good opportunity!" Zhang Meng shouted and rushed up again. This time he successfully hit the weak guardian. The guardian's light and shadow shattered instantly, turning into a ball of blue light and reintegrated into the energy ball.

"I got it done in one go!" Zhang Meng said with a proud smile, "See, I said I can do it!"

"There are more waiting for us," Chu Tian reminded, struggling to fend off an attack from another guardian.

Qin Feng seized the opportunity and quickly launched an attack. His sword accurately pierced the core of another phantom guardian. The guardian's movements suddenly stopped, and after a moment, the light and shadow shattered and dissipated.

"They are gradually getting weaker." Qin Feng said, "We are controlling their rhythm."

Li Xiao also took the opportunity to launch an attack, swinging his sword and hitting the energy core of another guardian. As the guardians disappeared one by one, the pressure in the entire space gradually eased, and the light of the energy ball became softer.

"It seems that we have passed the test." Ye Li breathed a sigh of relief and looked at the energy ball that was gradually calming down.

Zhang Meng wiped the sweat from his forehead, his face full of pride, "I told you, I will definitely have no problem with this test! These guardians are nothing!"

"You are always so confident." Chu Tian smiled helplessly, "But you did perform well this time."

"Hey, of course!" Zhang Meng said proudly.

Qin Feng walked to the energy ball and stared at the blue energy that was still slowly rotating. The energy ball seemed to be welcoming them, and the light gradually became gentle.

"The power of the Soul Spring has recognized us." Qin Feng said softly, "Now, we can draw on its power."

"Finally!" Zhang Meng took a step forward excitedly, "So now we can become super strong people, right?"

"This power is not just for enhancing our strength." Qin Feng reminded, "Its true significance lies in maintaining the balance of the world. We must learn how to use it reasonably."

"I understand, I understand." Zhang Meng nodded, but still couldn't wait to reach out to the energy ball.

The moment his hand touched the energy ball, he was instantly enveloped by a warm force. The blue light started from the palm of his hand and gradually spread to his whole body, as if he had merged with this force.

"This feeling... is incredible!" Zhang Meng closed his eyes with an expression of disbelief on his face, "I can feel this power flowing, like... a new life force!"

Qin Feng also slowly reached out to touch the energy ball, feeling the peaceful and powerful force. He knew that this was not only an increase in strength, but also a connection with the world and a responsibility of a guardian.

"We have now truly become the guardians of the Fountain of Souls." Qin Feng said softly.

"Yes." Ye Li smiled and looked at the light around her, "This power is not only for ourselves, but also for the whole world."

Several people drew power from the Soul Fountain in turn. Blue light surrounded them, as if injecting new vitality and strength into them.

"Okay, we are stronger now." Zhang Meng smiled, "Next, we will face new challenges!"

"You always look forward to challenges." Chu Tian said with a smile.

"Challenges make life interesting!" Zhang Meng said with a big laugh, "Besides, after becoming a guardian, our adventure has just begun!"

Several people smiled at each other. The power of the soul spring not only made them stronger, but also made them understand that the responsibility on their shoulders was even greater. A new adventure was waiting for them, and this time, they would continue to protect the balance of the world with a more determined determination.

"Let's go, there are more unknowns waiting for us ahead." Qin Feng said firmly.