Chapter 154: Entering the New World

"This... what the hell is going on?" Ji Chen looked at this city that was both familiar and strange, unable to help but curse.

High-rise buildings were like sets from a sci-fi movie, flashing with metallic luster; the once-familiar streets were now covered in strange-looking aircraft, whooshing past overhead and bringing up bursts of howling wind.

The air was filled with a faint metallic smell, making him very uncomfortable.

Ceng Yue did not speak, simply gripping Ji Chen's hand tightly; her cold eyes were now also filled with unprecedented doubt and solemnity.

After a long time, she slowly opened her mouth: "Let's go to the Ability User Gathering Area and see."

Ji Chen nodded, his eyes carrying a hint of vigilance.

He subconsciously touched the dagger at his waist; this weapon that had accompanied him all the way gave him a trace of inexplicable security at this moment.

The two walked side-by-side, everything around them making them feel strange and uneasy.

The architectural style had changed greatly, as if placed in some future sci-fi world, and even the clothing of passersby was filled with a sense of technology, as if everyone possessed unique skills.

Arriving at the Ability User Gathering Area, the scene before them shocked them even more.

The once-bustling plaza was now guarded by a group of people wearing unified uniforms, the atmosphere solemn and tense.

The uniforms these people wore were ones Ji Chen had never seen before, with a strange symbol embroidered on the chest, radiating faint energy fluctuations.

"Who are you?" A burly guard blocked their path, his tone cold and full of hostility.

Ji Chen frowned, a sense of unease surging in his heart.

Surrounding Ability Users cast curious glances at them, the atmosphere so oppressive it was hard to breathe.

He was just about to open his mouth to explain when he suddenly felt a powerful energy fluctuation coming from the center of the plaza, followed by a man wearing a black robe and a cold expression slowly walking out.

His gaze was like a torch, scanning the surrounding Ability Users, and finally landing on Ji Chen and Ceng Yue.

"You, who are you?" The man's tone was low, carrying a hint of unquestionable majesty.

"We..." Ji Chen was just about to open his mouth, but was interrupted.

"Newcomers? It seems you don't know the rules here yet." The man's mouth revealed a trace of a cold sneer. "Now, I have the final say here."

Ji Chen narrowed his eyes; this man's tone was not small.

Surrounding Ability Users whispered, seemingly quite wary of this black-robed man.

A nameless fire suddenly shot up in Ji Chen's heart. "Rules? What rules? I'd like to see whose fist is harder!" The Supernatural Ability energy in his body began to surge, like a volcano about to erupt.

The black-robed man sneered. "Ignorant things!" He waved his hand, and a powerful energy fluctuation instantly swept over.

Ji Chen did not dodge or evade, instead meeting it head-on, shouting: "Well come!" His special ability to quickly absorb and convert Supernatural Ability energy was now like a hungry tiger pouncing on food, greedily devouring the surrounding energy.

Seeing this, the black-robed man's face changed slightly; this kid's absorption speed was simply too fast!

Ji Chen's momentum increased suddenly, the surrounding Supernatural Ability energy flickering like fireflies, constantly being absorbed into his body.

"Damn, did this kid take stimulants? He simply can't stop!" The surrounding Ability Users exclaimed.

Ji Chen felt his body filled with power, an unprecedented sense of comfort spreading through his whole body.

He clenched his fists, feeling the surging energy in his body, a sense of heroism rising in his heart.

"Is this all you've got? Daring to come out and act tough?"

The black-robed man's face was gloomy; clearly, he hadn't expected Ji Chen to be able to absorb his attack.

His subordinates behind him also looked at each other.

Just then, Ceng Yue, who had been silent, suddenly stood out.

She took a step forward, blocking in front of Ji Chen, her cold gaze staring straight at the black-robed man. "Your opponent is me."

The surrounding air seemed to freeze instantly, everyone stunned by Ceng Yue's sudden move.

Even Ji Chen was stunned; he hadn't expected that Ceng Yue, who was usually taciturn, would take the initiative to stand out.

Ceng Yue radiated a powerful aura, forming a sharp contrast with her cold appearance.

She slowly raised her hand, a visible energy fluctuation condensing in her palm. "Are you ready?"

Ji Chen looked at the cold back before him, a warm current surging in his heart.

Although Ceng Yue usually didn't speak much, at critical moments, she could always give him the most solid support.

The corners of his mouth lifted slightly; at this moment, the murderous atmosphere around seemed to soften a bit, and there was a trace of warmth in the air.

"Hehe, little girl, quite interesting!" The black-robed man sneered, a hint of playfulness in his eyes. "Since you are in such a hurry to die, then I will fulfill your wish!" He waved his hand, and powerful energy erupted again, rushing toward Ceng Yue like a tsunami.

Ceng Yue's face remained unchanged, her jade hand lifting slightly, and an ice-blue energy barrier instantly condensed before her.

The two energies collided hard, making a deafening roar, air waves scattering, blowing the surrounding Ability Users back one after another.

Ji Chen felt the energy fluctuations coming from behind, his blood boiling; he and Ceng Yue stood back-to-back, forming an indestructible combat fortress.

The powerful momentum radiating from them made some of the small fry of the new force feel fear, their legs even feeling a bit soft.

The surrounding Ability Users saw this tense scene and became excited.

They seemed to have forgotten the previous oppression, like watching a play, looking forward to a wonderful battle.

"The good show is about to start! Look, look!"

"These two newcomers are quite interesting!"

"Hehe, there's a good show to watch; I bet they can take down that black-robed man!"

Just as both sides were about to erupt into a great war, an old voice suddenly sounded: "Stop!"

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw an old man wearing gray cloth clothes, leaning on a wooden staff, slowly walking out of the crowd.

He walked with a limp, but gave people a feeling of being unfathomable.

The moment the old man appeared, everyone felt a powerful pressure rushing toward them, as if a massive mountain were pressing on their bodies, making them unable to even breathe.

Ji Chen and Ceng Yue also looked at the old man before them in surprise; they felt the energy fluctuations radiating from the old man, far exceeding everyone present, even giving them a feeling of facing the starry sky of the universe.

The old man's turbid eyes swept over everyone, finally stopping on Ji Chen and Ceng Yue, a trace of unfathomable smile on the corner of his mouth.

They waited for the old man to speak. ===== CHAPTER 155 =====