Chapter 165

The cheers were still echoing in his ears, the aftertaste of victory hadn't dissipated, but Ji Chen suddenly stopped in his tracks, a chill running down his spine.

The feeling was like someone blowing air behind your back, cold and damp, making one's hair stand on end.

He furrowed his brows, his gaze like a torch, scanning everything around him.

"Ceng Yue, did you feel anything?" Ji Chen's voice was low, carrying a hint of subtle tension.

Ceng Yue also stopped; her naturally cool and indifferent face now added a few points of gravity.

"Yes, a... uncomfortable aura."

"Let's go, let's take a look!" Ji Chen didn't hesitate at all, rushing toward the direction where the dark aura came from.

The surrounding ability users were originally immersed in the joy of victory, and were stunned to see Ji Chen and Ceng Yue suddenly turn.

These two were the heroes who had just turned the tide and saved the entire urban supernatural world!

Where were they going?

Could there still be enemies?

Doubt and tension spread rapidly, and everyone stretched their necks, watching from afar.

However, just when everyone thought Ceng Yue would fight side by side with Ji Chen as usual, Ji Chen suddenly stopped and looked back at Ceng Yue.

"Wait for me here."

The tone was unquestionable, yet carried a hint of subtle gentleness.

Ceng Yue was slightly startled; in the past, no matter what danger they encountered, they always advanced and retreated together, never having such an arrangement.

But she didn't ask much, just nodded lightly, indicating she understood.

The surrounding ability users were even more surprised; this was a life-and-death moment, why wouldn't Brother Chen let Sister Yue go together?

Could it be...

Ji Chen took a deep breath, looking firmly in the direction where the dark aura came from, approaching step by step.

Every step seemed to tread on everyone's heart, and a tense atmosphere spread in the air...

"Brother Chen, be careful!" someone in the crowd couldn't help but shout.

Ji Chen didn't look back, just slightly raised his hand, indicating he had heard.

Getting closer and closer, the cold aura grew stronger, as if wanting to swallow Ji Chen...

He slowly extended his hand...

Ji Chen slowly extended his hand, a layer of faint golden light appearing in his palm.

This golden light wasn't dazzling, but contained powerful energy, like an invisible barrier, isolating him from the surrounding dark aura.

He felt the surrounding supernatural energy surging into his body like a tide, rapidly transforming into his own power, continuously strengthening his defense.

The dark aura was like a maggot on a tarsal bone, attempting to erode his body, but was blocked back by this layer of golden light time and time again.

"Small tricks, you dare to show off?" Ji Chen curled his mouth into a sneer, his heart filled with confidence.

The dark aura seemed to have sensed Ji Chen's provocation, rolling more violently, and the surrounding light became even dimmer, as if wanting to swallow everything.

But the golden light on Ji Chen's body became even brighter, like a lamp in the darkness, suppressing the surrounding dark aura until it retreated steadily.

Suddenly, the dark aura condensed, actually transforming into a human shape!

This human shape was pitch black, its face unclear, only a pair of scarlet eyes flickering in the darkness with a chilling light.

It emitted a hoarse roar, waving its sharp claws, and pounced toward Ji Chen fiercely!

This power was several times stronger than before!

Ji Chen only felt a huge pressure rushing toward him, his body involuntarily retreating a few steps.

The surrounding air was stirred by this power, emitting whistling sounds, and the fallen leaves and dust on the ground were swept up, forming a small tornado.

"Interesting!" The ability users around Ji Chen all held their breath, watching this scene nervously, silently praying for Ji Chen in their hearts.

"Come on, let me see what exactly you are!" Ji Chen roared, clenching his fists, the golden light on his body flaring up again, like a raging fire, illuminating the surrounding darkness...

"Boom!" With a loud bang, the two powerful forces collided, triggering an intense shockwave that blasted everything around them away.

Ji Chen let out a muffled groan, his body knocked back again, a trace of blood spilling from the corner of his mouth...

"Chen..."

Ceng Yue in the distance saw Ji Chen being knocked back, blood spilling from his mouth, and a look of worry appeared on her usually calm face.

She bit her lower lip, no longer caring about Ji Chen's previous instructions, her figure flashing as she rushed toward Ji Chen.

The surrounding ability users saw this and gasped; Sister Yue is...

Disobeying orders?

Brother Chen is famous for being strict!

Ji Chen saw Ceng Yue rushing over, feeling a warmth in his heart.

This woman, usually cold as ice, still cares about him at critical moments!

He grinned, revealing a mouthful of white teeth. "I knew you wouldn't leave me behind!"

"Stop with the nonsense!" Ceng Yue gave him a look, but the worry in her eyes couldn't be hidden. "Are you alright? Are you badly hurt?"

"Just minor injuries, it's nothing!" Ji Chen patted his chest, indicating he was very strong.

"You're vomiting blood and it's nothing?" Ceng Yue glared at him, then turned to look at the dark aura human shape, her eyes instantly becoming sharp. "Let's attack together!"

"Alright!" Ji Chen also put away his joking thoughts, the two standing side by side, fighting against the dark aura human shape.

With Ceng Yue's joining, the battle situation instantly reversed.

The two cooperated perfectly, their attack power greatly increased.

Ji Chen's attacks were overbearing and powerful, like a sharp long sword, stabbing directly at the enemy's vital points; Ceng Yue's attacks were yin, soft, and treacherous, like a venomous snake, entangling the enemy and continuously consuming its power.

The dark aura human shape was beaten back steadily by them, emitting shrill roars.

The surrounding ability users saw this scene, and their morale was greatly boosted, cheering one after another.

"Brother Chen is mighty! Sister Yue is domineering!"

Just as the dark aura human shape was about to dissipate, it suddenly erupted with a powerful force, blasting Ji Chen and Ceng Yue away.

Then, it rapidly shrank, finally disappearing, leaving only a mysterious rune floating in the air.

The rune radiated a weird light, like an eye, coldly watching everyone.

Ji Chen struggled to stand up, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and looked at the rune in the air.

"What is this thing?" he muttered to himself.

Ceng Yue also stood up, walked to Ji Chen's side, furrowed her brows, and didn't say a word.

"Could it be..." an ability user pointed at the rune, their voice trembling. "This... this is..."

"Shut up!" another ability user shouted sternly. "Don't talk nonsense!"

However, his words didn't have any effect.

The emotion of fear spread rapidly in the crowd like a plague.

"Ah!" Suddenly, an ability user let out a scream, falling to the ground, convulsing all over, vomiting white foam.

"What's going on?" Everyone was shocked.

Following that, the second, the third...

More and more ability users fell down, all with the exact same symptoms.

Ji Chen and Ceng Yue looked at each other, seeing deep unease in each other's eyes.

"Not good!" Ji Chen's face changed drastically. "Retreat, quickly!"

However, it was already too late.

The rune in the air suddenly erupted with dazzling light, enveloping everyone within it...

"Uh..." Ji Chen only felt everything go black before his eyes, and he lost consciousness.