Chapter 193: The Truth Gradually Emerges

The gale howled, whipping up fallen leaves and dust from the ground, forming spiral air currents that shot straight into the sky, as if wanting to suck everything into that massive vortex.

Ji Chen and Ceng Yue held hands, walking toward the vortex against the wind, step by step.

The surrounding air became thin, breathing became difficult, and an inexplicable sense of oppression enveloped them.

"Be careful," Ji Chen said in a deep voice; he could feel the massive energy contained within the vortex, as if it could erupt at any moment.

Ceng Yue nodded gently, gripping Ji Chen's hand tighter, her gaze fixed firmly ahead.

The two approached slowly; the edges of the vortex flickered with strange light, like a portal leading to another world.

The surrounding air currents became even more turbulent, emitting sharp whistling sounds, as if warning them not to approach.

Suddenly, a group of black creatures surged out of the vortex; they resembled bats but had sharp claws and blood-red eyes, emitting hair-raising screeches.

These creatures dove toward Ji Chen and Ceng Yue like arrows released from a bow.

"Well timed!" Ji Chen threw a punch, a dazzling light flashed, and the leading creatures were sent flying.

"Swish, swish, swish!"

More creatures surged from the vortex like a black tide, surrounding Ji Chen and Ceng Yue.

Ji Chen was fearless; he was agile, weaving between the creatures, every punch and kick containing powerful force.

Ceng Yue was not to be outdone; the dagger in her hand turned into streaks of cold light, precisely piercing the creatures that tried to get close.

The two cooperated tacitly, like two sharp swords, tearing an opening in the swarm of creatures.

The fierce battle lasted for several minutes; the surrounding space flickered with the light of supernatural abilities, and the sounds of explosions and screeches rose one after another, as if the apocalypse had arrived.

Suddenly, Ji Chen noticed a detail and said in a low voice: "They... seem to be very afraid of light?"

A flash of inspiration struck Ji Chen's mind, and a bold idea emerged.

"Yue'er, cover me!" he shouted.

Ceng Yue understood immediately; her figure flashed, blocking in front of Ji Chen, her dagger dancing so fast it was impenetrable, knocking back the creatures that pounced on them one by one.

Ji Chen took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and focused all his attention on the supernatural ability surging within his body.

He could feel the surrounding energy pouring into his body like a tide, being rapidly absorbed and converted by him.

An unprecedentedly powerful force condensed within his body, as if wanting to burst out.

"Drink!" Ji Chen suddenly opened his eyes and pushed his palms forward.

A dazzling light burst from his hands, like the midday sun, illuminating the entire space.

Wherever the light reached, those black creatures emitted miserable screeches, their bodies rapidly melting and dissipating into the air as wisps of black smoke.

"Holy crap, that's awesome!" Ji Chen couldn't help but curse; the effect was even better than he had imagined.

The air was filled with the smell of burning, as well as the joy of victory.

Ceng Yue looked at Ji Chen. "You've become stronger again," she said softly, her tone carrying a hint of pride that she could not hide.

During a lull in the battle, the two looked at each other.

Everything around them seemed to stand still, with only their heartbeats clearly audible.

Ji Chen's gaze was gentle and firm, and Ceng Yue's eyes also held a few more touches of tenderness.

"Thank you for always being here," Ji Chen said softly, gripping Ceng Yue's hand.

Ceng Yue gripped his hand back, the corners of her mouth lifting slightly. "Me too."

"We..." Ji Chen just wanted to say something when he suddenly felt a powerful suction coming from the vortex...

That suction was like the maw of an abyss, instantly enveloping Ji Chen and Ceng Yue.

The two felt their bodies lighten, as if they were about to be completely torn apart.

They hugged tightly, fingers interlaced, their powers merging as they struggled to stabilize their forms, not wanting to be swallowed by this terrifying force.

The gale roared like ghosts crying and wolves howling, blowing their clothes until they snapped, their bodies swaying, as if they would be sucked into the endless darkness in the next second.

"Damn, this vortex is really looking for trouble!" Ji Chen roared, feeling the suction growing stronger, his sense of crisis reaching its peak.

He knew that passive defense would only lead to waiting for death.

His eyes hardened, and he made a bold decision: "Yue'er, hold onto me!"

Ceng Yue understood and hugged Ji Chen even tighter.

The next second, Ji Chen exerted force with his legs, charging toward the center of the vortex like an arrow released from a bow.

The violent air currents were like countless sharp blades, cutting at their bodies, but they did not retreat in the slightest, instead fighting harder as they went.

Passing through layers of air currents, the view suddenly opened up.

A massive energy core floated in the center of the vortex, emitting waves of unsettling aura.

Around the core, countless black energy tentacles danced crazily, like a group of demons.

Ji Chen understood instantly: the source of this vortex was this energy core.

And controlling all of this was actually a familiar remnant of power!

"It really is you!" Ji Chen gritted his teeth and roared.

This power was precisely the remnant consciousness fragments of the Ability User he had defeated back then.

He never expected it to be able to cause such a massive commotion.

Ji Chen did not hesitate; the supernatural ability within him erupted like a volcano.

He condensed all his power into his fists, the light brilliant, illuminating the entire interior of the vortex.

He roared and slammed a punch toward the energy core.

"Boom!"

With a heaven-shaking roar, the entire vortex shook violently.

That remnant power emitted a desperate wail; the energy tentacles snapped one after another, finally dissipating completely under Ji Chen's full-force strike.

The brilliant light was like the scorching sun, dispelling all darkness and declaring Ji Chen's total victory!

When Ji Chen and Ceng Yue emerged from the vortex, they discovered that everything around them seemed to have changed slightly.

The air was filled with an indescribable energy fluctuation; the entire Urban Ability World seemed to be brewing a massive transformation...

Ji Chen and Ceng Yue stood atop a high building, feeling the wind blowing against their faces; everything around them was quiet.

"Do you feel..." Ceng Yue paused, stopping mid-sentence. ===== CHAPTER 194 =====