Chapter 117: Danger Approaches Again

The scene after breaking through the barrier was like a bucket of ice water poured over Ji Chen and the others, their original excitement disappearing without a trace.

What met their eyes was not some treasure secret realm, but a huge vortex, like the mouth of an abyss, emanating heart-palpitating energy fluctuations, as if to swallow everything.

This picture was simply more exciting than a horror movie!

"Holy crap, what the hell is this thing?" One of the new allies couldn't help but swear, his voice trembling.

This wasn't something to play around with; the pressure emanating from that vortex made even these battle-hardened Ability Users feel a surge of panic.

Ji Chen and Ceng Yue looked at each other, both seeing solemnity in the other's eyes.

Although Ceng Yue remained expressionless, her slightly furrowed brows showed the fluctuations in her heart.

This vortex was definitely not something good!

"Be careful, everyone!" Ji Chen's low voice rang in everyone's ears, "Prepare your supernatural energy, ready to erupt at any moment!"

Everyone approached the edge of the vortex cautiously, every step taken with extreme care.

The surrounding air seemed to have solidified, filled with a stifling sense of oppression.

Fear spread in the air like a virus, everyone's nerves stretched to the limit.

As they continued to approach, the outline of the vortex became clearer and clearer.

It wasn't a simple energy vortex, but...

A seal!

An ancient and huge seal!

And in the center of the seal, something seemed to be stirring, emanating a nauseating evil aura.

"This... this is..." A new ally's face turned deathly pale, pointing at the center of the vortex, his voice trembling so much it was almost inaudible, "Ancient... evil power..."

The surrounding environment began to distort and deform, space seemingly kneaded by an invisible giant hand.

The earth beneath their feet began to tremble, emitting a low roar, as if something terrifying were about to break through the ground.

A smell of decay permeated the air, nauseating.

"The seal... is loosening..." Ceng Yue's voice also carried a trace of solemnity; she could feel a powerful evil force constantly impacting the seal, attempting to break free from its shackles.

An invisible pressure shrouded everyone, leaving them almost unable to breathe.

The stifling atmosphere of impending doom cast a shadow over everyone's heart.

Ji Chen's gaze was fixed tightly on the center of the vortex, a chill rushing from the soles of his feet to the top of his head.

He felt a powerful force awakening, and this force was enough to destroy everything...

He turned his head abruptly to look at Ceng Yue, saying in a low voice: "We must..."

Ji Chen's gaze was as deep as the night sky, his brows locked tight.

He realized that resealing this evil force was by no means an easy task.

The loosening of the seal had reached a critical point; the slightest carelessness would lead to unimaginable consequences.

Stabilizing the seal required massive energy, and might even require the price of a life.

Once this force was released, the entire city would fall into endless darkness.

A strong sense of responsibility surged in his heart, but he also felt unprecedented struggle.

He could not sacrifice himself for the sake of the seal, and even less could he sacrifice Ceng Yue.

Two emotions surged in his heart, the surrounding energy fluctuating accordingly, the sense of oppression in the air becoming increasingly heavy.

"We must find a new sealing method; we cannot sacrifice too much!" Ji Chen roared, his voice firm and powerful.

His gaze swept over every ally, hoping to find support and courage in their eyes.

Ceng Yue stepped forward; although she remained expressionless, her voice was exceptionally firm: "I support you, Ji Chen. Let's think of a way together."

The surrounding allies also expressed their agreement; at this critical moment, they needed to unite as one.

Ji Chen closed his eyes and took a deep breath, attempting to calm the fluctuations in his heart.

He used his Inheritance Power to perceive his surroundings, only to discover a hidden clue.

This seal was not unsolvable; the key lay in how to mobilize and transform the energy.

"I know!" Ji Chen opened his eyes abruptly, excitement flickering in them.

He quickly fused his mental cultivation method with the abilities of his Golden Finger, finding a new sealing method.

This method could not only effectively stabilize the seal but also wouldn't require them to pay too high a price.

The surrounding allies looked at Ji Chen; they knew that as long as Ji Chen was there, nothing was impossible.

"Follow my method, and we will reseal it!" Ji Chen said loudly, pointing his finger at the center of the vortex.

His tone was filled with confidence and determination, as if he had already seen the dawn of victory.

The energy in his hands condensed into a powerful pillar of light, pointing straight at the center of the vortex, and the seal began to slowly but firmly stabilize again.

The surrounding evil aura gradually weakened, but a new force was quietly surging.

"The seal is still one step away; are you ready?" Ji Chen turned to look at Ceng Yue, firm light flickering in his eyes.

"Ready!" Ceng Yue's cold voice carried a trace of resolution.

Her hand gently grasped Ji Chen's, their powers converging to confront that evil torrent together.

Just as the seal was about to be completely stabilized, the center of the vortex suddenly erupted, a powerful force blowing the two of them away, and the surrounding allies also fell to the ground one after another.

Ji Chen had only one thought in his heart: must persist to the end, cannot let this evil force continue to run rampant!

They stood up again, fighting spirit burning in their eyes.

This would be their final battle against the evil force.

"Holy crap, did this BOSS use a cheat!" A new ally wiped the dust from his face; the previous explosion had nearly sent him away, "Is this what you call a loosening seal? I think it's a bomb detonation!"

Ji Chen and Ceng Yue looked at each other, a consensus already reached through their eye contact.

The two were like two lightning bolts, charging toward the center of the vortex from left and right, meeting that evil force attempting to break free from its shackles.

"Boom!" "Bang!" Every collision felt like a meteorite falling, energy waves surging like a tsunami, shaking the ground until it cracked with spiderweb-like traces.

Those watching allies were already shocked into speechlessness by this epic battle scene.

This wasn't a battle; it was simply gods fighting!

"Ceng Yue, watch out!" Ji Chen was quick-eyed and fast-handed, pulling Ceng Yue away.

A black energy blade grazed Ceng Yue's cheek, leaving a scorched mark in the air.

"Tsk, that was a close call," Ceng Yue said nonchalantly, her tone still carrying that cold indifference.

But the worry that flashed in the depths of her eyes was captured by Ji Chen.

Ji Chen felt a tightness in his heart, a hot current surging into his heart.

He roared, golden light surging around him, like a god of war descended, his momentum skyrocketing several times over.

"Dare to touch my person, you're courting death!"

He pushed the Inheritance Power within him to the limit, every move containing world-destroying power.

He and Ceng Yue coordinated perfectly, like two sharp knives, constantly tearing through the defense lines of the evil force.

Just then, a black energy beam suddenly struck Ji Chen's back.

Ceng Yue blocked in front of him without hesitation.

"Pfft!" A mouthful of blood sprayed out, Ceng Yue's face instantly pale as paper.

"Ceng Yue!" Ji Chen's eyes were about to split, and he grabbed the falling Ceng Yue.

An indescribable anger and heartache exploded in his chest like a volcanic eruption.

"You all must pay the price!"

Ji Chen's eyes were blood-red, acting like a madman, pouring all his anger onto the evil force.

His offensive was even crazier, every move carrying the determination to kill.

The surrounding allies were already moved to tears by this deep affection of relying on each other in life and death.

This wasn't a battle; it was simply a plot from a romance idol drama!

Finally, under the joint efforts of Ji Chen and Ceng Yue, that evil force began to retreat step by step.

The energy fluctuations of the vortex gradually weakened, finally disappearing completely.

The seal was stabilized again!

The allies erupted into deafening cheers, joy of surviving a disaster overflowing on everyone's face.

But just then, Ji Chen suddenly felt a wave of dizziness.

His supernatural energy began to run rampant within him uncontrollably, like a wild horse without a bridle.

He felt the disordered supernatural energy within him, a look of worry appearing on his face, a slight "uh" sound coming from his throat. ===== CHAPTER 118 =====