Chapter Thirteen: Clash of Light and Darkness

After receiving the chaotic primal force data brought back by Lin Yu, the Super God Academy swiftly assembled a top-tier research team and strategic think tank, dedicating themselves to unraveling its mysteries in hopes of discovering effective means to counter this chaotic power. Lin Yu immersed himself in rigorous training, striving to deeply integrate and elevate the Starshine Heart energy, the divine energy he commanded, and the various special energies accumulated from past adventures, aiming to forge a new form of power capable of standing toe-to-toe with the chaotic primal force.

Deep within the rear mountain of the Super God Academy lay a secret training chamber crafted exclusively for Lin Yu. Surrounding the chamber were powerful energy absorption and conversion devices that collected stray cosmic energies and transformed and delivered them according to Lin Yu's training needs. At the chamber’s center stood a massive energy crystal, capable not only of storing vast amounts of energy but also monitoring and providing feedback on Lin Yu’s energy fluctuations during training, aiding him in timely adjusting his cultivation state.

Seated cross-legged at the chamber’s core, Lin Yu was enveloped by multicolored energy auras. He first guided the flow of the Starshine Heart energy within himself, sensing its purity and strength. Then, he attempted to merge it with the divine energy. The moment the two energies touched, a fierce repulsion erupted, causing his body to tremble uncontrollably, beads of sweat rolling down his forehead. Yet, gritting his teeth, fueled by indomitable will, he persevered, continuously fine-tuning the fusion ratio and flow rhythm of the two energies.

After countless trials and failures, Lin Yu finally succeeded in initially blending the Starshine Heart energy with the divine energy, forming a new energy that radiated a golden glow. But he knew this was far from enough; more special energies needed to be integrated. He began gradually introducing the ancient civilization energy obtained from mysterious ruins into his body. This ancient energy was overwhelmingly fierce, galloping wildly like an unbridled steed upon entering, assaulting his meridians and organs. Enduring excruciating pain, Lin Yu used his spiritual power to soothe and guide the energies, taming them and merging them with the previously combined forces.

As more special energies were incorporated, the new energy within Lin Yu grew ever stronger but increasingly difficult to control. During one fusion attempt, the new energy suddenly spiraled out of control, triggering an energy storm within him. His body felt as if it would be torn apart by the tempest, and his consciousness began to fade. Just as he was about to lose consciousness, the image of Angel Yan and the trust and expectations of the Super God Academy’s teachers and students flashed through his mind. This surge of faith revitalized him. Concentrating all his spiritual power, he constructed energy defenses within himself, gradually calming the raging storm.

After prolonged and arduous cultivation, Lin Yu ultimately succeeded in fusing multiple energies into one, creating a new power form named “Radiant Sacred Force.” This power combined the purifying strength of the Starshine Heart, the righteous brilliance of divine energy, the profound mystery of ancient civilization energy, and the unique properties of other special energies. It possessed formidable offensive capabilities to effectively damage the chaotic primal force, as well as powerful defensive and purifying traits to resist its erosion and contamination.

Just as Lin Yu completed his training, the Super God Academy’s monitoring system sounded an alarm. The awakening of the chaotic primal force was progressing far faster than anticipated, causing severe chaos and destruction across multiple regions of the universe. Numerous planets were engulfed by chaotic whirlpools, civilizations obliterated in an instant, and countless lives swallowed by the darkness of chaos.

Without hesitation, Lin Yu stepped forward, leading the Academy’s elite warriors aboard a colossal flagship toward the area hardest hit by the chaotic primal force eruption. Along the journey, they encountered various dangers triggered by the chaotic energies—space-time rifts, energy storms, and attacks from chaotic creatures. Yet, relying on their formidable strength and seamless coordination, Lin Yu and his warriors repeatedly turned peril into safety.

Upon arrival, the sight before them was staggering. A vast chaotic vortex stretched across space, shimmering with strange lights that writhed like demonic tentacles, incessantly extending outward, devouring everything nearby. At the vortex’s center lay a massive dark planet—the core of the chaotic primal force—emitting a despairing aura akin to a cosmic black hole of death.

Lin Yu understood that to halt the spread of the chaotic primal force, this dark planet had to be destroyed. Leading the warriors in small fighter jets, they charged toward the planet. However, the chaotic primal force seemed aware of their approach, dispatching hordes of chaotic creatures to intercept them. These creatures varied in form—some monstrous beasts, others intangible phantoms—composed of chaotic energy, wielding tremendous power and bizarre attack methods.

A fierce aerial battle ensued between Lin Yu, the warriors, and the chaotic creatures. Lin Yu unleashed the Radiant Sacred Force, encasing his fighter in a golden aura that dispersed the creatures upon contact. The warriors fought fiercely as well, wielding the Academy’s advanced weapons and tactics in deadly combat. Lin Yu observed that although these creatures were powerful, their attacks followed discernible patterns: they unleashed their strongest assaults during peaks of chaotic energy fluctuations and were weaker during troughs.

Communicating this discovery, Lin Yu coordinated with the warriors to launch counterattacks during the low ebb of chaotic energy, achieving significant success. After a grueling battle, they broke through the creature blockade and reached the dark planet’s upper atmosphere.

However, the planet was shielded by a powerful chaotic energy barrier, capable of repelling all energy attacks—ordinary weapons were ineffective. Lin Yu resolved to personally breach this shield. Gathering the Radiant Sacred Force to its peak, he charged at the barrier. Upon contact, a tremendous backlash struck him as if hitting an invisible bronze wall. Yet, refusing to relent, he adjusted the output and angle of his force, seeking a weakness.

After multiple attempts, Lin Yu discovered the barrier briefly fluctuated at a specific energy frequency. Seizing the moment, he tuned the Radiant Sacred Force to that frequency and launched a full assault. Amid dazzling light, the shield shattered, allowing Lin Yu and his warriors to enter the planet’s atmosphere.

The planet’s surface was riddled with strange terrain and perilous energy traps. Proceeding cautiously, their goal was to locate and destroy the core energy source of the chaotic primal force. Along the way, they encountered powerful guardians born of the chaotic energy—massive beings with overwhelming combat prowess whose attacks could pierce energy shields and severely injure the warriors.

Lin Yu confronted one such guardian head-on. The giant swung a colossal arm at him; Lin Yu dodged swiftly and counterattacked with the Radiant Sacred Force, leaving golden scars upon the guardian. Yet, it seemed hardly fazed and continued its ferocious assault. Realizing brute force alone would not suffice, Lin Yu sought the guardian’s weak point.

Using his spiritual power, he probed the guardian and found its core energy embedded in a black crystal on its head. Destroying this crystal would defeat the guardian. Concentrating all his power, Lin Yu channeled the Radiant Sacred Force into his Starshine Energy Sword and charged at the guardian’s head. The guardian attempted to block, but Lin Yu’s agility and strength allowed him to evade and strike the crystal. A brilliant flash erupted as the guardian’s body disintegrated into nothingness.

Pressing onward, Lin Yu and the warriors finally reached the chaotic primal force’s core energy source—a colossal energy sphere emitting intense chaotic aura, surrounded by intricate energy circuits and devices. Lin Yu knew destroying this source would halt the primal force’s expansion but might trigger a massive energy explosion with uncertain chances of survival.

Without hesitation, Lin Yu resolved to sacrifice himself to destroy the source. He ordered the warriors to flee aboard their ships, while he stayed behind to confront the energy alone. Though the warriors pleaded to fight alongside him, Lin Yu firmly declined. “This is my mission and responsibility. The Super God Academy needs you, and so does the universe. You must leave now!”

Reluctantly, the warriors departed. Lin Yu advanced slowly toward the energy source, elevating the Radiant Sacred Force to its utmost and launching a final assault. Amid blinding light and a colossal explosion, the chaotic primal force’s core was obliterated. The dark planet trembled violently before vanishing in a massive blast. Lin Yu was overwhelmed by the energy shockwave, losing consciousness as his body drifted like a leaf amid the cosmic storm.

From a safe distance, the warriors witnessed the scene, grief-stricken. Yet, just as they mourned his loss, a golden light surged in space, coalescing into Lin Yu’s form. At the last moment, driven by unwavering will and desire to live, Lin Yu survived the explosion. Protected by the Radiant Sacred Force, his body entered a special dormant state, awakening gradually after the blast subsided.

Lin Yu’s heroic deeds spread throughout the universe, earning him the title of cosmic hero. The Super God Academy held a grand ceremony in his honor, attended by representatives from various civilizations. During the celebration, Lin Yu declared that although the chaotic primal force was temporarily defeated, countless unknown dangers and challenges still lurked in the universe. He vowed to continue safeguarding peace and justice, striving alongside the Super God Academy’s teachers and students to build a harmonious and beautiful cosmos.