Chapter 229: The Truth of the Mark

Ji Chen took a deep breath, his palms pressed tightly against the energy barrier.

The azure Supernatural Ability energy surged into the barrier like a rushing tide.

Ripples appeared on the surface of the barrier, like a calm lake surface into which a stone had been thrown.

However, this calm lasted only for a moment before an even more powerful force erupted from the barrier, sending Ji Chen flying fiercely.

"Damn!" Ji Chen fell heavily to the ground, feeling as if his internal organs had shifted.

He struggled to climb up, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and looked incredulous. "What is this thing made of? Why is it so hard?"

Ceng Yue's expression was grave, the long sword in her hand buzzing, the tip pointing directly at the barrier.

"Let me try." She gave a light shout, her figure turning into a residual image, the long sword in her hand carrying sharp sword Qi, slashing fiercely at the barrier.

*Clang—* A sound of metal clashing rang through the space, and a circle of dazzling light erupted on the surface of the barrier, yet it remained intact.

The counter-shock force traveled back along the sword, making Ceng Yue's tiger's mouth numb.

"Hiss, this is too outrageous!" Ji Chen gasped; the defensive power of this barrier was simply heaven-defying.

Ceng Yue withdrew her long sword, her beautiful brows furrowed tightly; the strength of this barrier far exceeded their imagination.

The surrounding space trembled slightly due to the energy impact, and a tense atmosphere filled the air.

Ji Chen gritted his teeth; he didn't believe in evil!

He mobilized his entire Supernatural Ability energy again, and an energy fluctuation even more powerful than before emanated from him.

He pressed his palms against the barrier again. This time, he poured out all his energy without reservation, trying to force his way through this barrier.

"Chen! Don't!" Ceng Yue exclaimed, but it was too late for her to stop him.

Powerful energy impacted the barrier, the surface of the barrier fluctuated violently, emitting ear-piercing buzzing sounds.

However, this power ultimately could not shake the barrier in the slightest.

The backlash force surged into Ji Chen's body like a mountain-toppling sea. He let out a muffled grunt, his body trembling violently, and a mouthful of blood sprayed out.

"Chen!" Ceng Yue flew over and supported the swaying Ji Chen, her eyes full of worry and heartache.

Ji Chen's face was pale, his breath chaotic; clearly, he had suffered serious internal injuries.

"I... I'm fine..." Ji Chen said while supporting himself, but his voice was weak and powerless.

Ceng Yue supported him tightly, her gaze falling on the motionless energy barrier, her heart full of powerlessness.

Could it be that they really couldn't solve the secret of the mark?

Suddenly, Ceng Yue felt an unusual fluctuation coming from the mark on her body, this fluctuation...

It seemed to have some resonance with the energy fluctuation of the barrier...

"Wait..."

Ceng Yue's gaze suddenly condensed; she felt an unusual fluctuation coming from the mark on her body, this fluctuation seemed to have some resonance with the energy fluctuation of the barrier.

She took a deep breath, and an inexplicable hope rose in her heart.

"Chen, wait!" Ceng Yue's voice was urgent and firm. She quickly withdrew her long sword and pressed her hands tightly against the barrier.

A determined look appeared on her face, and firm light flashed in her eyes.

The "Four Seasons" Supernatural Ability energy seemed to be guided by some power, quickly injecting into the barrier along her palms.

Instantly, the light flourished, and fine cracks began to appear on the surface of the barrier, spreading like a spider web.

Excitement flashed in her eyes, the surrounding oppressive atmosphere began to dissipate, and a new energy filled the air.

"The barrier is cracking!" Ji Chen's voice trembled. He used all his strength to barely stand up and support himself beside Ceng Yue.

He felt the chaotic energy of the resonance and excitement surged in his heart.

However, just as the barrier was about to shatter completely, suddenly, a dark energy erupted from the stele, turning into a twisted Dark Demon God.

This Demon God's huge body shrouded the entire space, its eyes flickering with blood-red light, emitting a suffocating sense of oppression.

"Damn it!" Ji Chen cursed, quickly mobilizing his entire Supernatural Ability energy, turning it into a blue pillar of light, meeting the Dark Demon God's attack.

Ceng Yue was not to be outdone; her long sword danced, the tip bringing up sharp sword Qi, stabbing straight at the Dark Demon God's chest.

The entire space seemed to be torn apart, energy fluctuations were violent, as if heaven and earth were trembling.

The Dark Demon God's attack methods were diverse, sometimes turning into a dark torrent, sometimes into sharp dark blades; Ji Chen and Ceng Yue had to go all out, every confrontation dangerous.

Ji Chen and Ceng Yue cooperated closely, their Supernatural Ability energies intertwined in the air, forming beams of dazzling light.

Although the Dark Demon God's power made them feel desperate, flames of unyielding determination burned in their eyes.

"Chen, let's go together!" Ceng Yue's voice was firm and powerful, her eyes full of trust.

Ji Chen held Ceng Yue's hand tightly, and a warm current surged in their hearts, giving each other endless power.

They embraced tightly, ready to meet the final challenge.

Ji Chen and Ceng Yue embraced tightly, their body temperatures passing through their clothes, dispelling the surrounding chill.

Their gazes intertwined, deeply affectionate, as if only the two of them remained in this space.

At this moment, what filled the air was not just the tension of battle, but also a strong love, a purest emotional power that could only erupt on the edge of life and death.

This power burned like a raging fire in their bodies, turning into infinite fighting spirit.

"Are you ready, little Yue?" Ji Chen's voice was low and firm, the blue light gathered in his hands becoming increasingly dazzling.

"Of course, I have you behind me." Ceng Yue's mouth curled up slightly, the long sword in her hand buzzing with excitement.

The two were of one mind, merging all their Supernatural Ability, their love for each other, and the power drawn from countless battles, like a pouring flood.

The azure energy and the silver-white sword Qi intertwined, forming a gorgeous pillar of light, like a meteor piercing the sky, carrying a destructive momentum, slamming fiercely into the Dark Demon God.

*Boom—! *

With a heaven-shaking loud bang, the entire space trembled for it.

The Dark Demon God's body was instantly swallowed by the pillar of light, letting out a shrill scream; the sound sounded like a jammed low-quality speaker, full of unwillingness and despair.

The dark energy melted like ice and snow, finally turning into nothingness.

The light dissipated, the Dark Demon God had already disappeared, leaving only a piece of dazzling white light, illuminating the entire unknown space.

"Wow! This output, I give it full marks!" Ji Chen waved his fists excitedly, feeling filled with power in his body, simply like having an invincible cheat on.

"Not bad for us, perfect finish!" Ceng Yue also showed a rare smile, the long sword in her hand waving gently, sword Qi like a rainbow, cutting through the sky.

The two smiled at each other, immersed in the joy of victory.

However, at this moment, Ji Chen suddenly felt an unusual energy fluctuation, as if something was awakening, or as if the energy of the entire world was undergoing some unknown change.

He frowned tightly, an uneasy feeling surging in his heart; this feeling was like before a final exam, clearly having reviewed, but always feeling there were knowledge points not mastered.

He subconsciously gripped Ceng Yue's hand tightly, his gaze looking into the distance, as if gazing at something.

"Little Yue, do you feel it?" Ji Chen's voice was somewhat grave.

Ceng Yue nodded, her eyes also full of doubt and vigilance.

The two said nothing more, only silently feeling this unusual energy; an unknown challenge was waiting for them ahead.

"Let's go!" Ji Chen pulled Ceng Yue's hand; he felt a new adventure calling. ===== CHAPTER 230 =====