Chapter 565: Chapter 281: The Light and Dark Origin Stone! (Four in One)_1 [The Heavenly Path’s Hint: Your trial for the 24th floor of the Trial Tower officially begins. This trial involves a confrontation between light and darkness. The challenger must battle amidst the alternation of light and darkness to defeat this floor’s Guardian. During the Light Stage, the Guardian possesses extremely high defensive capability and increased Skill power, with the Cooldowns of all its abilities significantly lengthened (unaffected by Cooldown reduction). Conversely, during the Dark Stage, the Guardian boasts high offensive ability, with reduced Skill power and shortened Cooldowns for all its abilities (this cannot affect Skills immune to Cooldown reduction). The challenger must wisely utilize the alternation of light and darkness in battle. If both light and darkness coexist, the Guardian’s Divine Power will increase by an additional 100 points.] As the hint from the Heavenly Path concluded, the figure of the Guardian appeared before Chen Mo. This Guardian showcased a unique appearance, befitting both light and darkness. His image fluctuated with the interchange of light and darkness, presenting drastically distinct appearances. In the Light Stage, the Guardian was enveloped in radiance, emanating a dazzling brilliance. He was clad in armor, wore a helmet, and carried a gleaming weapon. His figure was tall and imposing, solemn and dignified. Light Energy formed a shield around him, rendering him nearly indestructible. His eyes were resolute and sharp, exuding an aura of utmost confidence and authority. Meanwhile, during the Dark Stage, the Guardian’s appearance underwent a conspicuous change. He was draped in a black cloak, his face shrouded in darkness, obscuring his true visage. Dark Energy swirled around him, cloaking him in an aura of mystery. His weapon became chilling and fierce, emanating a sinister aura. The Guardian in darkness moved rapidly and stealthily, like a true night hunter. The alternation of light and darkness endowed the Guardian with powerful and unique abilities. He embodied the powers of light and darkness, welcoming challengers with different forms and characteristics. During a short interval amidst these transformations, a period occurred when light and dark simultaneously segmented this floor. At this time, the Guardian’s appearance underwent an even more complex and bizarre transformation. At the moment when light and darkness intertwined, the Guardian exhibited features of both powers. His body radiated both a twinkling brightness and a profound darkness. The upper half of his body demonstrated the characteristics of light: clad in armor shimmering with brilliant golden light, and wielding a weapon inscribed with holy runes. The lower half of his body, however, displayed the attributes of darkness: black demonic patterns coursed with Dark Energy, and his feet trod upon shadows, as if he were merging with the very essence of darkness. The Guardian’s appearance embodied both the contrast and perfect fusion of light and darkness. His gaze held both the unwavering radiance of light and the chilling enigma of darkness. His presence seemed to bear the entire equilibrium of light and darkness, rendering his form more enigmatic and elusive. As this Guardian appeared, Moluo’s Brain began operating again, revealing that this floor also offered hidden rewards. One simply needed to defeat the most potent Guardian in its intermediate state at precisely the right moment. Even when facing a power that encompassed both light and darkness, Chen Mo remained unfazed and simply waited quietly. The light and dark transitions he had just witnessed were not the official start but merely a demonstration of the Guardian’s varying strengths in different stages. Now, as the trial officially began, it was still the Light Stage. Chen Mo remained rooted to the spot, not moving an inch. However, though Chen Mo stood still, the Guardian showed no such courtesy and immediately launched an attack. But with such a vast number of summons around Chen Mo to absorb the damage, how could the Guardian possibly harm him? Chen Mo even retracted his Shield, fearing he might accidentally kill the Guardian with reflected damage. After the Guardian had attacked Chen Mo ineffectually for a full five minutes—its blows feeling more like gentle pats—the surrounding alternation of light and darkness finally began. The surroundings quickly became pitch black, indicating a transition from the Light Stage into the Dark Stage. Despite this change, Chen Mo remained unconcerned, allowing the Guardian to continue its attacks. After the Guardian assaulted him for another five minutes, the surroundings finally shifted into the overlapping state of light and darkness. Seeing the time was ripe, Chen Mo wasted no time and immediately ordered his Skeleton Monsters to attack. The enemy was already within reach, having practically delivered itself to his doorstep. At Chen Mo’s command, two hundred million Skeleton Monsters launched an attack right in the Guardian’s face. The damage was dealt in an instant. A chorus of sounds from Magic Damage and arrow impacts rang out. The Guardian before Chen Mo was instantly bombarded to death, dissolving into a cloud of mist. [The Heavenly Path’s Hint: By killing the Guardian in its overlapping light and dark state, you have successfully achieved the hidden achievement ’Fearless Expert.’ You have obtained the hidden reward: the mythical-grade equipment ’Light and Dark Origin Stone.’] [The Heavenly Path’s Hint: Congratulations on successfully completing the 24th trial of the Divine Training Tower! You have received 4 Divine Power as a reward. You can challenge six more floors. Do you wish to proceed?] [Light and Dark Origin Stone · Mythical-grade] [Active Effect]: Can freely switch to either its Light or Dark form. Switching forms activates a 1-minute Cooldown before it can be used again. There’s a 10% chance of entering the Light-Dark Fusion Mode during the switch. (Activatable from backpack) [Passive Effect]: When switched to the Form of Light, the power of all your Skills increases by 100%, and their Cooldowns lengthen by 100% (this increase is unaffected by any Cooldown reduction effects).