Chapter 211: Core Confrontation

"Hold on to me!" Ji Chen roared, pulling Ceng Yue behind him in one motion, using his own body to shield her from the terrifying pressure radiating from the Energy Ball.

This sudden turn of events caused his originally relaxed expression to freeze instantly, his eyes revealing a sense of determination and fearlessness, as if to say that even if the King of Heaven himself came, no one would be allowed to touch a single hair on her head today!

The energy fluctuations in the surroundings grew more violent, and the air crackled with sounds like countless tiny electric snakes dancing wildly; the dangerous atmosphere reached its peak, as if the end of the world were coming in the next second.

Ceng Yue gripped the corner of Ji Chen's clothes tightly, feeling the sense of security brought by his broad back; although her heart was filled with worry, she trusted this man implicitly.

She knew that no matter what happened, Ji Chen would find a way.

"I refuse to believe this!" Ji Chen let out a low roar and pushed his palms forward, a powerful Supernatural Ability surging toward the Energy Ball like an arrow released from a bowstring.

However, the Energy Ball merely trembled slightly before reflecting his attack back at him.

The force of this rebound was extremely powerful; Ji Chen's body flew backward like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily to the ground, and as his throat turned sweet, a mouthful of fresh blood sprayed out.

"Cough, cough..." Ji Chen struggled to stand up, but felt his whole body devoid of strength, his internal organs feeling as if they had been churned by a raging sea.

He clenched his fists in frustration, flames of anger burning in his eyes.

The surrounding energy grew even more violent, like a crazed beast, wantonly battering everything in its vicinity.

"Ji Chen!" Seeing Ji Chen injured, Ceng Yue felt as if her heart were being pierced by a knife and wanted to rush forward, but was stopped by Ji Chen reaching out to block her.

"Don't come over! It's dangerous!" he spat out the words with difficulty, his voice hoarse.

Ceng Yue's eyes turned red instantly; she bit her lip, forcing herself not to let the tears fall.

She knew that now was not the time to cry; she had to believe in Ji Chen, believe that he could overcome every difficulty.

Ji Chen took a deep breath, enduring the intense pain, and struggled to keep himself conscious.

He looked up at the massive Energy Ball, and a thought suddenly flashed through his mind: "Wait... if..."

Ji Chen realized with a start that his and Ceng Yue's Supernatural Abilities were not simply additive, but could be fused!

During their training before, they had discovered that their abilities produced a strange resonance when brought close together, but they had never thought to apply it in actual combat.

Now, at this life-or-death moment, perhaps this was their only chance for victory!

"Yueyue! Our Supernatural Abilities, fuse them!" Ji Chen's voice was weak, yet carried an unquestionable firmness.

Ceng Yue was stunned for a moment, then immediately understood what he meant.

The two locked eyes; no words were needed, their hearts were already in sync.

Closer, and closer still, their bodies pressed tightly together, and the two different streams of Supernatural Ability energy intertwined, wove together, and fused like two swimming dragons!

Ceng Yue's cheeks flushed slightly, but her eyes were incomparably firm.

She could clearly feel Ji Chen's strong heartbeat, feel the warmth of his palms, and feel that what he was transmitting was not just power, but also that unspoken trust and love.

A warm current surged into her heart, dispelling the previous fear and worry.

Ji Chen also felt Ceng Yue's response; her Supernatural Ability was clear and pure, like a mountain spring, perfectly fusing with his violent energy to form a brand new, even more powerful force!

This power was vast as the sea and surging like the tide, flowing wildly within his body, making him feel stronger than ever before!

"It worked!" Excitement flashed in Ji Chen's eyes; the previously oppressive atmosphere seemed to be dispersed by this powerful energy, and the surrounding air even became fresh.

A dazzling light burst forth from their clasped hands, illuminating the entire space.

Within the light, their figures overlapped as if they were one, radiating a sacred and inviolable aura.

"This feeling... is damn good!" Ji Chen couldn't help but curse, a confident smile tugging at the corner of his mouth.

Ceng Yue gave a soft "Mm," and a rare smile appeared on her cool, indifferent face.

"Are you ready?" Ji Chen looked at Ceng Yue, his eyes shining.

"Mm." Ceng Yue nodded gently.

"Then..." Ji Chen took a deep breath, "Go!"

The fused Supernatural Ability transformed into a brilliant beam of light, like a divine sword splitting the heavens and the earth, piercing straight into the core of the Energy Ball!

The Energy Ball fought back frantically, waves of energy sweeping in like a tsunami, causing space to distort and emit a teeth-grinding "creak."

Ji Chen and Ceng Yue's bodies were rocked by this force, their clothes soaked in sweat, their clenched teeth nearly shattering.

The Ability Users watching from afar held their breath, too nervous to even dare to breathe.

They felt as if they were on the set of a doomsday movie, their hearts nearly jumping out of their chests.

This earth-shattering scene was deeply branded into everyone's minds.

"Crack!" A crisp sound broke the stalemate.

Ji Chen and Ceng Yue keenly caught that a crack had appeared on the core of the Energy Ball!

"Now!" Ji Chen roared, concentrating all his power into a single point, erupting like a volcanic explosion!

"Boom!"

The core of the Energy Ball shattered with a roar, and the dazzling light instantly swallowed the entire urban Supernatural Ability world, as if daylight had descended!

The shockwave swept through everything, leveling the surrounding buildings to the ground, dust flying and blotting out the sky.

As the light faded, the figures of Ji Chen and Ceng Yue appeared before everyone, their bodies radiating golden light, like gods descended to earth.

The surrounding Ability Users erupted into deafening cheers; they had witnessed the birth of a miracle!

"We... won?" Ceng Yue's voice trembled slightly, as if she were still in a dream.

Ji Chen held her hand tightly, a victorious smile rising on his lips: "Of course, I said we would win."

However, just as they were immersed in the joy of victory, Ji Chen's gaze was suddenly drawn to a light in the distance.

That light flashed and vanished, yet it struck his heart like a bolt of lightning.

"What is that..." Ji Chen narrowed his eyes, muttering to himself.

He felt an inexplicable force calling to him, making him unable to resist the urge to go and explore.

Ceng Yue also noticed the light; she followed Ji Chen's gaze, a trace of unease rising in her heart.

"We..." Ji Chen looked at Ceng Yue, took her hand, and walked in the direction of the light, their figures gradually disappearing into the night...