Chapter 205: The Truth Revealed

Ji Chen and Ceng Yue stood side by side; beneath their feet was slippery mud, and the air was filled with a decaying, fishy stench, as if they were in the mouth of a giant beast, making one want to vomit.

The surroundings were extremely dim, with only faint ghostly lights flickering in the distance, looking exactly like ghost fires in a graveyard, giving people a hair-raising, eerie feeling.

Ji Chen gripped Ceng Yue's hand tightly, the temperature of his palm conveying his determination and strength, as if saying: "Don't be afraid, I'm here." His gaze was like a torch, scanning the environment; not a single abnormality could escape his eyes; that gaze was simply sharper than an eagle's.

Ceng Yue also leaned tightly against Ji Chen; although her face remained cool, her slightly trembling fingertips still exposed her inner tension.

"Boom—"

The earth suddenly shook violently, as if some massive creature were awakening deep underground.

Mud splashed, dust flew, and a massive figure slowly crawled out from underground.

It was a monster the size of a small hill, pitch black all over; on its ferocious head, a pair of scarlet eyes flashed with bloodthirsty light, and its giant mouth was full of sharp fangs, making one shudder just looking at it—a proper prehistoric monster vibe.

The terrifying aura radiating from its body was like a tsunami, instantly enveloping Ji Chen and Ceng Yue, pressing down until they couldn't breathe.

"Holy crap, what the hell is this!" Ji Chen couldn't help but curse, his heart tightening; the pressure of this monster was definitely not something the previous phantoms could compare to.

The ability within him instantly boiled like a bursting dam, crazily surging toward his fist; a heavy punch, carrying the sound of tearing air, slammed fiercely into the monster's body.

"Bang!"

With a dull roar, the monster's body only swayed slightly, not even leaving a mark.

Ji Chen's fist felt like hitting a hard steel plate, and even felt a bit of dull pain; this defense was simply cheating.

Ji Chen's face became solemn; the strength of this monster far exceeded his imagination.

Ceng Yue was not idle on the side either; she waved her slender hand, and an ice cone carrying biting cold air pierced straight toward the monster's eyes; however, when the ice cone touched the monster's body, it instantly melted into water, having no effect.

"This... this thing, it can't be hit at all!" Ceng Yue was also somewhat surprised; her proud attacks weren't even enough to scratch the other party.

The mysterious enemy emitted a deafening roar, shaking the earth, and opened its bloody maw, pouncing toward Ji Chen and Ceng Yue.

Ji Chen pulled Ceng Yue behind him, his eyes full of determination, saying in a low voice: "Careful!"

He exerted force with his legs and dodged the enemy's attack with a side step, but the giant claw still swept through the air, tearing his clothes; he could feel the enemy's strength—it was simply not on the same level.

"This is really going to be the death of me..." Ji Chen complained in his heart while dodging the enemy's attacks; this BOSS was too perverted!

Just as he had stabilized his form, Ceng Yue shouted: "Careful!"

Ji Chen looked up suddenly upon hearing this, only to see the mysterious enemy attacking him again; its giant body pressed down like a mountain.

"Hiss..."

Ji Chen's pupils shrank; he could feel the waves coming from the air; this aura was incomparably desperate.

Ji Chen gritted his teeth, trying his best to dodge, but the mysterious enemy's attack speed was too fast, and he was inevitably hit.

The massive force slammed him away, his body falling heavily to the ground, and a mouthful of blood sprayed out.

"Cough, cough..." Ji Chen struggled to stand up but felt weak all over; his ability was suppressed, and his body felt as if it were being torn apart by pain.

"Ji Chen!" Ceng Yue shouted anxiously; tears welled up in her eyes, but she understood that now was not the time to cry.

She had to calm down and find a way to help Ji Chen.

The mysterious enemy's attacks grew increasingly violent, and Ji Chen and Ceng Yue could only dodge constantly.

To protect Ceng Yue, Ji Chen was hit many times; his body was covered in wounds, blood staining his clothes red, and his consciousness gradually blurred, as if about to be swallowed by darkness.

"No... I cannot fall..." Ji Chen shouted in his heart; he still had someone he had to protect.

The surrounding darkness grew thicker, and oppression enveloped them.

Ji Chen felt he was about to lose consciousness; his vision was blurry, and his ears were buzzing.

Just at this critical juncture, scenes flashed through Ji Chen's mind; those were all the battles and growth he had experienced along the way.

He remembered his past weakness, his past confusion, and his past vows.

His gaze gradually became firm; his ability fused with his belief, and his body erupted with unprecedented light, like the rising sun, dispelling the surrounding darkness.

"My fate is up to me, not heaven!" Ji Chen roared, his strength instantly rising; he charged toward the mysterious enemy with confidence, his speed like lightning.

"This... what is this power..."

Ji Chen's figure disappeared into the light, leaving only his words echoing in the air: "Come on, let me see what kind of monster you really are!"

Ceng Yue watched Ji Chen's change; she couldn't help but walk toward Ji Chen and stand side by side with him; the two looked at each other deeply, this love like warm light, illuminating their hearts and also allowing their abilities to be further improved.

An invisible force seemed to flow around them, connecting them tightly together.

"Ji Chen, let's do this together!" Ceng Yue's voice, though carrying a hint of trembling, was firm.

She trusted Ji Chen and was willing to fight side by side with him.

A firm smile appeared on Ji Chen's face: "That's right, let's do it together!" He felt Ceng Yue's power merge with his own, their abilities intersecting to form a destructive energy.

At this moment, they seemed to have become invincible.

"Lie down for me!" Ji Chen roared, and he and Ceng Yue attacked simultaneously; their abilities merged to form a destructive energy wave, rushing toward the mysterious enemy like a giant dragon.

Light overflowed; wherever the energy wave passed, even the air was torn apart, and everything on the ground was razed to the ground.

The mysterious enemy had no power to resist under the attack of the energy wave; its body was completely shattered, turning into a pile of ashes.

Light shone on the strange land, and Ji Chen and Ceng Yue stood in the light of victory, enjoying the glory and joy.

Ji Chen became the master of this place, and his name would be passed down forever.

Just as they were immersed in the joy of victory, Ji Chen's gaze suddenly fell on a strange rune on the ground.

That rune began to flicker, emitting faint light, seemingly signaling that a new crisis was about to arrive.

Ji Chen and Ceng Yue stared at the flickering rune on the ground, their hearts filled with doubt and vigilance. ===== CHAPTER 206 =====