Chapter 239

Ji Chen's gaze locked onto the blurry shadow deep within the core of the energy source.

This thing was hidden within the torrent of energy, appearing and disappearing, like a giant beast lying in wait, or perhaps a mass of indescribable chaos.

He took a deep breath and slowly extended his own supernatural ability, like cautiously stretching out a tentacle to probe this unknown realm.

The light of the energy source began to flicker, now bright, now dim, reflecting on Ji Chen's focused face and adding a touch of solemnity.

The surrounding air seemed to have solidified, so quiet that only the low humming of the energy source could be heard, like the breathing of an ancient giant beast.

Ceng Yue stood to the side, silently guarding; a faint halo of energy surrounded her body, like a guardian deity, escorting Ji Chen.

Ji Chen's supernatural ability tentacle cautiously approached the core shadow, and the surrounding energy fluctuations intensified accordingly, as if they could erupt at any moment.

He held his breath, his spirit highly concentrated, not daring to be the slightest bit negligent.

Suddenly, a powerful mental force struck without warning, slamming against his mental barrier like a raging sea.

"Ugh..." Ji Chen let out a muffled groan, clutching his head with both hands, his body trembling violently.

The intensity of this mental force was far beyond his imagination, like thousands of steel needles piercing his brain; the intense pain made it almost impossible for him to think.

The surrounding energy source became chaotic as well, its light flickering more violently and emitting a harsh humming sound, as if the entire space were about to collapse.

"Chen..." Ceng Yue looked at Ji Chen with worry, but did not dare to rush forward rashly.

Ji Chen gritted his teeth, beads of sweat the size of beans rolling down his forehead.

He endured the excruciating pain, struggling to control the chaotic energy within his body so it wouldn't be devoured by this external force.

His eyes were filled with unyielding determination, as if silently declaring: I will not surrender!

"I... must... hold on..." he spat out the words with difficulty, his voice hoarse yet firm.

Ji Chen felt as if his consciousness had been thrown into a giant juicer, churning and turning everything upside down.

But like a stubborn donkey that refuses to let go of the green mountain, he held on against this wave of mental attack.

He gritted his teeth, eyes wide open and bloodshot, like an enraged beast ready to strike back at any moment.

"Is that it? I thought you were some kind of Super Saiyan, but you're nothing special!" he muttered to himself, a hint of disdain even curling the corner of his mouth.

As he resisted stubbornly, that mental force began to weaken, like a deflated balloon.

Ji Chen felt the buzzing noise in his brain slowly fade away, and the world before his eyes gradually became clear.

He slowly exhaled a breath of turbid air, his tense body gradually relaxing, and a look of confidence appeared on his face.

"A petty trick, daring to show off before an expert." He sneered, his eyes flashing with a look of disdain.

However, just as he thought the crisis had been resolved, a blurry consciousness appeared deep within the core of the energy source.

It was like a cloud of smoke constantly changing shape, radiating a heart-palpitating pressure.

This pressure was even more powerful than the previous mental shock, as if an invisible mountain were pressing down on Ji Chen, making it almost impossible for him to breathe.

"Damn, what the hell is this thing? Does the boss come with background music when he appears?" Ji Chen exclaimed inwardly, his brow furrowed.

The light of the surrounding energy source became even more blinding, like thousands of flashbangs exploding at once, and the entire space was filled with a suffocating sense of oppression.

Ji Chen felt as if his body had been imprisoned, unable to move.

He tried hard to mobilize the supernatural ability within his body to resist this powerful pressure, only to find that his strength appeared so insignificant before this consciousness, as ridiculous as an ant trying to shake a tree.

"Who... are you?" Ji Chen asked with difficulty, his voice hoarse and low.

The consciousness slowly condensed into a human shape, emitting a low and hoarse voice: "I am... the Source of Energy..."

"Source of Energy?" Ji Chen's heart skipped a beat, and a sense of foreboding surged in his mind.

"Submit to me... offer up your power..." The voice of the consciousness echoed in Ji Chen's mind like a spell.

Ji Chen sneered: "Want me to submit? Keep dreaming!"

The consciousness suddenly stretched out a phantom giant hand, reaching toward Ji Chen.

"Come on, let me see what you're really capable of!" The giant hand was about to strike, but Ji Chen was unusually calm; his supernatural ability surged out like a volcanic eruption, forming an invisible shield that blocked the giant hand.

This shield was as solid as steel, isolating the pressure from the outside.

"Just by you, you want to..." Before Ji Chen could finish his sentence, the light of the surrounding energy source suddenly fluctuated violently, emitting a deafening roar like countless thunderclaps exploding in his ears.

The giant hand exerted force again, snapping toward Ji Chen's shield like lightning, as if to tear him apart.

Ji Chen's shield began to totter, but his eyes remained firm, and a cold smile curled his lips.

"Hmph, you think this little bit of power can crush me? Watch this!" He shouted, his internal supernatural ability suddenly pushed to the limit; the shield instantly became as solid as steel, and the giant hand was bounced back, letting out a roar of frustration.

The light of the surrounding energy source became even more blinding, as if the entire space were burning; the heat rushed toward them, making it almost impossible to breathe.

Ceng Yue stood to the side, watching all of this nervously, her hands clenched into fists, her knuckles turning white.

"Do you think you can defeat me like this?" Ji Chen's voice was hoarse and firm; he gathered his supernatural ability into an energy blade and slashed sharply at the giant hand.

The giant hand was instantly split in two, turning into countless energy fragments that scattered in all directions.

However, the consciousness did not give up; it condensed another giant hand and continued to attack Ji Chen.

Ji Chen and the consciousness traded blows, the battle becoming exceptionally intense.

Energy fragments splashed across the surrounding space like countless meteors streaking across the night sky, emitting a dazzling light.

Roars, explosions, and energy fluctuations intertwined, and the entire space seemed to fall into chaos.

Just then, Ji Chen suddenly stopped his attack, his eyes becoming unusually calm.

He slowly closed his eyes and took a deep breath, as if searching for some kind of power in meditation.

"Chen!" Ceng Yue exclaimed, but she knew she could not disturb him at this moment.

A serene yet powerful aura suddenly radiated from Ji Chen, and the light of the surrounding energy source began to gradually subside, as if pacified by some mysterious power.

He slowly opened his eyes.

"Come on, let me see what you're really capable of!" Ji Chen spoke again, but this time his voice carried an eerie calmness.

He suddenly stopped resisting and opened his mind, welcoming the attack of the consciousness.

This sudden change greatly surprised both the consciousness and Ceng Yue.

The pressure of the consciousness increased instantly, surging toward Ji Chen's mind like a tide.

However, just as the consciousness was about to invade, it suddenly disappeared, as if devoured by some power.

Ji Chen fell into deep thought, the surrounding space becoming exceptionally quiet, with only his calm voice echoing:

"Where... exactly are you hiding..."