Chapter 155: Probing Intentions

The old man slowly opened his mouth, his voice hoarse and low, like an ancient bell, carrying the traces of time.

"Young people, courage is commendable." He watched Ji Chen and Ceng Yue with turbid eyes, as if able to see through their hearts.

"However, in this world, courage alone is not enough."

Ji Chen and Ceng Yue looked at each other, both seeing a hint of doubt in each other's eyes.

They waited for the old man to continue; the surrounding Ability Users also quieted down, the atmosphere becoming mysterious and solemn.

The air was filled with a tense atmosphere, as if a taut string, ready to snap at any moment.

The old man paused, lightly tapping the ground twice with his wooden staff, making "dong dong" sounds; this sound was not loud, but clearly reached everyone's ears, as if knocking on their hearts.

"If you want to survive in this Urban Supernatural World," the old man said slowly, his tone carrying a hint of unquestionable majesty, "you need to do one thing for me."

The surrounding people of the new force let out a few suppressed sneers, seemingly feeling disdain for the old man's words.

Ji Chen's brows furrowed, a fire of anger burning in his heart.

Why?

His heart was filled with unwillingness, his eyes carrying a hint of unruliness.

He clenched his fists, his knuckles making "crack" sounds, as if responding to the anger in his heart.

"What thing?" Ceng Yue opened her mouth coldly, her tone carrying a hint of chill, like a cold wind in winter, making one shudder.

Her gaze was sharp as a knife, as if able to see through all falsehoods.

A flash of light flickered in the old man's turbid eyes, a trace of unfathomable smile on the corner of his mouth.

"I want you to..." He deliberately drew out his voice, his gaze sweeping over Ji Chen and Ceng Yue, finally stopping on Ji Chen. "Help me find something."

Ji Chen sneered in his heart; sure enough, he had no good intentions.

He was just about to open his mouth to refuse, but heard the old man continue: "Find it, and you can gain the right to survive in this Urban Supernatural World." He paused, his tone becoming cold. "Otherwise..."

The old man did not continue, but the threat in his words was already self-evident.

Ji Chen and Ceng Yue both felt the powerful pressure radiating from the old man, like Mount Tai pressing down, making them feel difficulty breathing.

"What do you want us to help you find?" Ji Chen endured the anger in his heart, asking in a low voice.

He knew that now was not the time to turn against the old man.

A trace of mysterious smile appeared on the corner of the old man's mouth. "I want you to help me find..." He paused again, staring fixedly at Ji Chen. "The... origin of Urban Supernatural Ability."

"The origin of Urban Supernatural Ability?" Ji Chen sneered. "How about this, old man, let's play a game. If I win, you agree to one condition of mine. How about that?"

A flash of interest flickered in the old man's turbid eyes, a trace of playful smile on the corner of his mouth.

"Oh? Young man, you have quite a lot of courage. What game do you want to play?"

A confident arc appeared on the corner of Ji Chen's mouth.

"Very simple, let's compare Supernatural Ability. If you win, I'll help you find that so-called origin. If I win, you must agree to one condition of mine, any condition!" He deliberately emphasized the four words "any condition."

The old man laughed loudly, the laughter as loud as a great bell, causing the surrounding leaves to rustle.

"Good! Young man, I like your courage! As you say!"

Ji Chen's aura instantly changed, a powerful confidence radiating from his body, like a raging fire, illuminating everything around.

The surrounding Ability Users began to whisper; they admired Ji Chen's courage and were also full of anticipation for this upcoming contest.

"Good! Awesome! This kid is quite interesting!"

"This old man looks unfathomable; this kid is going to suffer."

"There's a good show to watch! It's been a long time since I've seen such a wonderful contest!"

Just then, Ceng Yue suddenly moved.

She did not stand by his side to assist him as Ji Chen had expected, but walked toward the old man alone.

Her steps were light, fluttering like a ghost, making one unable to grasp her.

Ji Chen was shocked, not understanding what Ceng Yue wanted to do.

He just wanted to open his mouth to call her, but saw Ceng Yue had already arrived before the old man.

The old man was also surprised by Ceng Yue's move; a flash of doubt flickered in his turbid eyes, looking at this cold and taciturn woman before him.

Ceng Yue ignored the old man's doubt, simply extending her slender finger and lightly pointing at the old man's chest.

"What are you doing?" The old man's tone carried a hint of surprise.

Ceng Yue did not answer, simply looking at the old man coldly.

The surrounding atmosphere instantly became tense, everyone holding their breath, watching everything happening before them.

"Interesting, interesting..." The old man suddenly laughed, his laughter filled with playfulness. "It seems that today's game will be even more wonderful than I imagined..."

Before he could finish, Ceng Yue suddenly attacked...

Ji Chen's heart tightened, looking at Ceng Yue's back—this girl, what kind of trouble is she causing again?

His brows furrowed slightly, but his eyes were full of worry, while also carrying a trace of imperceptible love.

That cold spirit was really both lovable and hateful!

However, since she dared to go up, she must have her reasons; he had to deal with this old man first!

Sensing Ji Chen's gaze, Ceng Yue's heart moved, a warm current crossing her heart, making her originally cold heart melt slightly.

This kid's gaze is still so clingy!

She became even firmer in her thoughts, the Supernatural Ability at her fingertips quietly running, an invisible energy flowing between her and the old man.

Ji Chen took a deep breath, refocusing his gaze on the old man, a flamboyant smile hooking the corner of his mouth: "Old man, are you ready to welcome my anger?!" Saying this, he kicked hard on the ground, the ground instantly cracking, and his whole person rushed toward the old man like a cannonball, his fist wrapped in powerful Supernatural Ability energy, making a sharp sound of breaking air.

Seeing this, the old man, unhurriedly raising his wooden staff, lightly waved it, and an invisible barrier instantly appeared before him, easily blocking Ji Chen's attack.

"Kid, still too green!" A flash of playfulness flickered in the old man's turbid eyes.

Ji Chen sneered; he had long expected that the old man would not be defeated so easily.

He swayed his body, appearing behind the old man like a ghost, kicking hard toward the old man's back.

"Old man, let you taste my Shadowless Kick!"

Sensing the strong wind coming from behind, the old man's face changed slightly, hurriedly turning around, his wooden staff horizontal, blocking Ji Chen's attack again.

However, Ji Chen's offensive was like a continuous tide, making him a bit overwhelmed.

In the intense battle, Ji Chen gradually adapted to the old man's attack rhythm; he discovered that although the old man was powerful, his footwork was a bit slow—this was his flaw!

He grinned, secretly proud in his heart: Old man, where can you hide this time?

Ji Chen seized the opportunity, shouting, his whole body's Supernatural Ability energy instantly erupting, surging out like a volcanic eruption.

His fists smashed toward the old man like a storm, every attack carrying powerful force, making deafening explosive sounds.

Under Ji Chen's storm-like attacks, the old man began to look a bit embarrassed, the speed of the wooden staff in his hand becoming slower and slower, fine beads of sweat seeping from his forehead.

"Damn, this kid is going to win!"

"This old man looked so awesome, but is being beaten and suppressed!"

The surrounding Ability Users let out bursts of exclamations; they were shocked by Ji Chen's powerful strength and also full of anticipation for this contest.

Just as Ji Chen was about to defeat the old man, the old man suddenly grinned, revealing a mouth of yellow teeth; the energy fluctuations on his body suddenly increased, a strange fluctuation radiating from his body, and the surrounding space began to distort.

"Kid, don't be happy too early!" The old man let out a low roar, his whole body radiating black light.

"Damn! What the hell is this?" Ji Chen's heart rang with alarm bells; he felt an unprecedented sense of crisis.

Just then, Ceng Yue suddenly opened her mouth, her voice still cold, but carrying a hint of imperceptible worry: "Careful! He's going to use his ultimate move!"

Ji Chen and Ceng Yue looked at the surging mysterious power in the distance, their eyes filled with vigilance. ===== CHAPTER 156 =====