Chapter 159

"Beep—! Warning! Unknown energy fluctuation intrusion!" The shrill alarm sounded like a sharp knife piercing Ji Chen's eardrums, instantly shattering the peaceful atmosphere.

Ji Chen's smile froze on his face, and a sense of foreboding surged in his heart.

He turned his head abruptly, his gaze locked on a certain point in the distance, where some indescribable undercurrent seemed to be surging.

"What's going on?" Ji Chen's voice was low and firm; he quickly put away the shock in his heart and calmly analyzed the situation before him.

Ceng Yue followed closely behind; although she did not speak, a rare trace of tension flashed in her eyes.

Her coldness and silence turned into firm determination at this moment, which actually made Ji Chen feel a bit surprised.

"This energy fluctuation is unusual; it could be released by some high-level Ability User, or it could be some unknown device." Ji Chen frowned, pondering the possible source of the signal.

His voice was low and powerful, as if it could penetrate all falsehoods.

The surrounding atmosphere became heavy because of this mysterious signal, and the air seemed to be compressed even more thickly.

The surrounding Ability Users stopped what they were doing one after another, casting suspicious and uneasy glances.

"We have to go and find out." Ji Chen's gaze was firm, and his tone was unquestionable.

Ceng Yue nodded slightly; she did not hide first as she usually did according to Ji Chen's arrangements, but instead stood firmly by Ji Chen's side.

"With me here, there can be an extra layer of security." Her voice was still sparing, but it revealed a power that could not be underestimated.

This scene made the surrounding Ability Users even more shocked, and they began to discuss it among themselves.

"Let's go." Ji Chen nodded, and the two walked side by side, heading toward the direction of the signal source.

Every step they took was steady and powerful, as if the wind were rising beneath their feet, and the surrounding environment became more serious because of their presence.

Just then, a slight disturbance flashed ahead, as if something were waiting for them.

Ji Chen's heart tightened, his eyes staring intently ahead as he said calmly, "Ceng Yue, be careful, there might be a trap."

Ceng Yue smiled slightly, a light flashing in her eyes, and she responded softly, "Don't worry, I'm here." The two sped off like arrows released from a bow toward the signal source.

The urban jungle along the way flew backward behind them, and the high-rise buildings flashed by like movie shots on fast-forward.

Suddenly, Ji Chen felt empty beneath his feet, and his whole body plunged downward abruptly.

"Damn it!" He cursed inwardly, his body reacting instantly as he braced his hands against the edge of the pit, forcefully stopping his downward momentum.

A pitch-black deep pit appeared before his eyes, bottomless and emitting a chilling, heart-palpitating aura.

This was definitely not a naturally formed pit, but a trap set by someone!

Alarm bells rang in Ji Chen's heart; the mystery behind this warning was indeed not that simple.

He scanned his surroundings and found faint energy fluctuations on the ground, clearly indicating that it was covered with various unknown traps.

These traps were like beasts with their bloody mouths wide open, waiting for their prey to walk right into them.

"Small tricks!" A sneer of disdain curled at the corner of Ji Chen's mouth; did they think mere traps could trap him?

That was simply a fantasy!

He quickly mobilized the supernatural ability within his body, and a powerful suction force surged from within him. The supernatural energy in the surrounding air gathered toward him crazily like iron filings attracted to a magnet.

Ji Chen's Golden Finger had been activated!

His special ability to quickly absorb and convert supernatural energy was not just for show; those traps emitting dangerous auras, after having their energy absorbed by him, instantly became like deflated balloons, their light gradually dimming until they disappeared without a trace.

Ji Chen's body was like a bottomless pit, greedily devouring the surrounding supernatural energy and converting it into his own powerful strength.

"Hmph, is that it?" Ji Chen landed, patted the dust off his hands, and looked confident, his face filled with the pride of "I am the best in the world."

This little interlude was simply a gift of experience for him.

The surrounding traps were like bumpkins who had never seen the world, failing one after another in front of him; this feeling was simply too satisfying.

"Let's go." Ji Chen stepped forward again; he did not stop at all and continued to advance toward the signal source. This time, he was even more cautious, guarding against the crises that might appear next.

Just as they were passing through a seemingly calm open space, Ceng Yue suddenly stopped. Her gaze was like a torch, staring intently ahead as she whispered, "Careful, there's movement..."

As soon as Ceng Yue finished speaking, the surrounding air seemed to freeze.

Immediately after, energy fluctuations full of pressure surged from all directions, accompanied by shrill whistling sounds that made one's scalp tingle.

"Damn, what's the situation?" Ji Chen cursed inwardly. He quickly looked around, only to see distorted figures emerging from the shadows.

These guys had hollow eyes and were exuding ominous black Qi; they were clearly Ability Users controlled by some mysterious power.

"Looks like they're not here with good intentions!" A cold sneer curled at the corner of Ji Chen's mouth. The supernatural ability in his body ran crazily, and waves of powerful strength began to gather around him. He was no soft persimmon; it didn't matter who came, they wouldn't have it easy.

"Attack!" With a low roar, those controlled Ability Users pounced toward Ji Chen and Ceng Yue like mad dogs.

Various supernatural lights intertwined, colorful like gorgeous fireworks, but filled with deadly danger.

Ji Chen and Ceng Yue were not flustered in the slightest; the two stood back-to-back, forming a solid defensive circle.

The energy ball in Ji Chen's hand was like a small sun, emitting a dazzling light; every swing could knock the rushing Ability Users flying.

Ceng Yue turned into a cold reaper; every time she flicked her fingers, ice blades would cut through the air, accurately hitting the enemies' vital points.

"Bang! Bang! Bang!" The sound of energy collisions and the whistling of ice blades cutting through the air intertwined into a symphony of death.

The surrounding buildings collapsed one after another under the impact of the supernatural abilities, and dust filled the air.

Shocking cracks appeared on the ground, as if it had been baptized by an earthquake.

"These guys have some substance!" Ji Chen gradually felt the pressure during the battle. These controlled Ability Users were not to be underestimated; although they lacked independent consciousness, their combat power was exceptionally fierce, like tireless fighting machines.

Although Ceng Yue remained sparing with her words, her attacks became even sharper.

Her figure shuttled among the enemies like a ghost, and every move she made could take out a group of enemies.

Looking at such a powerful Ceng Yue, Ji Chen sighed inwardly: "As expected of my woman!"

As the battle deepened, those controlled Ability Users began to retreat slightly; their offensive became a bit sluggish, and a trace of confusion began to appear in their eyes.

The onlookers around saw this scene and showed expressions of shock one after another; they had never seen such a powerful battle, which was simply like special effects in a movie.

However, just when Ji Chen thought victory was in sight, an energy blade suddenly cut across his arm, leaving a bloody scratch.

"Damn!" Ji Chen cursed lowly, feeling the pain on his arm, and a fire of anger ignited in his heart.

"Are you okay!" Ceng Yue appeared in front of Ji Chen instantly; the coldness in her eyes faded, replaced by full worry and heartache.

"Small injury, it's nothing." Ji Chen grinned, trying to ease the atmosphere.

"Don't push yourself." Ceng Yue's tone carried a hint of reproach as she carefully took out a bottle of potion to treat Ji Chen's wound.

Her movements were gentle and meticulous, as if she were treating a precious work of art.

A faint warmth permeated the surrounding air, forming a sharp contrast with the intense battle just moments ago.

Just as they were about to reach the signal source, a powerful force suddenly erupted from the signal source, forming a huge energy barrier that blocked their path.

Ji Chen looked at the energy barrier emitting a powerful aura before him, his eyes narrowed, and he said in a deep voice: "This is interesting..."