Chapter 115: Exploring the Source of the Fluctuation

Ji Chen gazed into the distance, his eyes like torches, as if wanting to pierce through the mist shrouding the mysterious fluctuation.

The surging supernatural energy within him fluctuated faintly, echoing with the unknown in the distance, like old friends reunited whispering in low voices.

An inexplicable longing surged in his heart, driving him to explore that unknown realm.

However, he was not consumed by impulse, a trace of vigilance always lingering deep in his eyes.

After all, the unknown is often accompanied by danger; he must act cautiously.

Ceng Yue stood quietly beside Ji Chen, as cold and taciturn as ever, but the solemnity between her brows was clearly visible.

The surrounding air seemed to have solidified, the tense atmosphere stifling.

"Let's go." Ji Chen broke the silence, his tone firm and steady.

The two walked side by side, heading in the direction from which the fluctuation came.

However, as they delved deeper, they found themselves in an area shrouded in mist.

Thick fog obscured their vision, making it hard to see one's fingers, everything around them becoming blurry.

"Careful!" Ji Chen grabbed Ceng Yue, shielding her behind him.

Almost at the same time, the sound of a mechanism starting came from beneath their feet, the ground splitting open to reveal a bottomless trap.

Had Ji Chen not reacted quickly, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

"This mist..." Ceng Yue's voice was low, carrying a trace of unease.

The mist not only blocked vision but also hid various mechanisms and traps, every step filled with danger.

The two proceeded cautiously, every step like walking on thin ice, their nerves stretched to the limit.

"This place is a bit evil..." Ji Chen muttered, an ominous premonition rising in his heart.

Suddenly, the surrounding mist began to churn, and some blurry shadows emerged vaguely...

"Wait, look..." Ji Chen grabbed Ceng Yue's arm and pointed forward.

The mist churned like boiling thick ink, and the figures vaguely visible within gradually became clear—they were opponents they had fought in the past!

A burly man holding a giant axe roared and charged over, his swings carrying the force to split mountains and crack rocks—it was none other than the violent Ability User they had encountered in the black market!

"Holy crap! What kind of place is this, playing roleplay?" Ji Chen complained, although his tone was relaxed, his body tensed up.

He was all too familiar with this burly man's attack style, the violent power and unrefined technique. Although he had easily defeated him back then, encountering him again in the mist now felt a bit more eerie.

From another direction, a graceful figure flashed out, cold light flashing in her hand—it was the cold-faced female assassin who had nearly caused Ceng Yue serious injury back then!

Her movements were as swift as a ghost, every move lethal, exactly the same as the attack style in Ceng Yue's memory.

"Careful!" Ji Chen warned, simultaneously shielding Ceng Yue behind him.

Ceng Yue's eyes were cold, without the slightest panic, ice blades condensing in her hands as she prepared to meet the battle.

Facing familiar opponents, she was instead even calmer, though this eerie scene also raised a trace of doubt in her heart.

"This is truly hellish, could it be a collective zombie resurrection? Is this mist poisonous?" Ji Chen complained while mobilizing the supernatural energy within him.

Although these phantoms had familiar attack styles, they always felt like something was missing, like a pre-set program, mechanically repeating past battles.

Just then, Ji Chen felt a strange energy fluctuation coming from the surrounding mist, rapidly surging into his body.

The supernatural energy within him was like dry firewood ignited, burning fiercely!

"So that's how it is..." he muttered to himself.

The surrounding mist gradually became transparent in his eyes, and the movements of those phantoms also became sluggish, as if in slow-motion playback.

He could even clearly perceive the flow of energy in the mist, as well as the trajectory of the phantoms' attacks.

"These phantoms... are composed of supernatural energy!" Ji Chen realized, a surge of powerful confidence arising spontaneously.

Ceng Yue also sensed Ji Chen's change. She saw faint golden light flickering in Ji Chen's eyes, the surrounding mist seemingly under his control, and an unprecedented sense of security spread in her heart.

"Next, let me play with you all." Ji Chen hooked the corner of his mouth, revealing a confident smile, and clenched his fists...

Ji Chen's figure flashed, moving like a ghost through the mist, easily dodging the giant axe attacks of the violent burly man.

He teased provocatively at times, and at others gave counterattacks with lightning speed, having a great time.

"Is that it? Is that it? Are you just tickling me?" He didn't spare them with his words, but his hands were merciless, every strike landing precisely on the burly man's weak points.

Ceng Yue faced the cold-faced female assassin's attacks even more calmly. Her figure drifted unpredictably, the ice blades in her hands dancing like spirit snakes, every collision emitting a crisp sound, ice chips flying and drawing beautiful arcs in the mist.

"Small tricks." She snorted coldly, her figure instantly disappearing into the mist, and when she appeared again, she was already behind the female assassin, the ice blade pointing straight at her vital point.

The battle grew more intense, the surrounding trees trembling from the aftermath of the battle, leaves falling one after another, as if dancing for this thrilling fight.

If there were bystanders present, they would definitely be shocked by this brilliant battle, marveling at their powerful strength and tacit cooperation.

Suddenly, the cold-faced female assassin's dagger cut Ceng Yue's arm, blood instantly staining her sleeve red.

"Hiss..." Ceng Yue gasped, her brows locked tight.

Seeing this, Ji Chen felt a tightness in his heart, immediately flashing to her side, grabbing her arm, and asking anxiously: "How is it? Are you okay?" He checked the wound gently, his eyes filled with love, as if only the two of them remained in the entire world.

A faint warmth permeated the surrounding air, forming a stark contrast with the tense battle atmosphere.

Ceng Yue felt Ji Chen's care, a warm current surging in her heart, her originally cold heart melting a few degrees.

"I'm fine." Ceng Yue shook her head, her eyes firm. Ji Chen took a deep breath. Having said that, dazzling golden light erupted from Ji Chen's body, a powerful supernatural energy sweeping out like a volcanic eruption, instantly dispelling the surrounding mist, and those phantoms also gradually dissipated in the golden light.

"With just this bit of ability, you dare to come out and embarrass yourselves?" Ji Chen sneered, his tone filled with disdain.

The two stood where they were, breathing heavily, sweat sliding down their cheeks.

However, the mysterious fluctuation ahead was even more intense, pulsing like a heartbeat, as if warning them not to approach.

The two looked at each other, their eyes filled with firmness; they knew that the real challenge had just begun...

"Let's go." Ji Chen took Ceng Yue's hand and walked in the direction from which the fluctuation came. ===== CHAPTER 116 =====