Chapter 245: The Mystery of Runes

Ji Chen and Ceng Yue stood side-by-side, the brilliance of victory flickering on them.

Just then, Ji Chen's gaze was attracted by the scene not far away.

At the end of the world, a mysterious symbol was flickering with strange light, like a lighthouse in the abyss, both distant and full of temptation.

The light of the symbol flickered, as if some mysterious power were surging within it, as if it were telling an unknown ancient legend.

Slight fluctuations came from the surrounding air, as if the Runes were whispering, making people hold their breath involuntarily.

Ji Chen's eyes were deep; he slowly raised his footsteps and walked toward the direction where the mysterious symbol was located.

Ceng Yue followed closely behind; although her face remained cold and detached, a trace of curiosity and vigilance appeared in her eyes.

As they gradually approached, a cold air current rushed toward them, as if warning them of the danger ahead.

They moved forward cautiously, the surrounding environment gradually becoming mysterious.

The shadows of the trees lengthened in the night, and unknown creatures seemed to be hiding in the shadows, ready to jump out at any time.

The sky also became gloomy, as if some ominous thing were peeping in the dark.

The light ahead flickered, forming irregular spots of light, making people feel creepy.

Low roars came from the air, as if some ancient creature were growling, each sound making people heart-palpitating.

Just then, Ji Chen and Ceng Yue suddenly discovered an energy swamp appearing before them.

The surface of the swamp glowed with strange purple light, as if countless tentacles were slowly wriggling within it, ready to swallow everything at any time.

Bubbles occasionally emerged from the surface of the swamp, each bubble making a "pop" sound when it burst, accompanied by a nauseating smell.

The strange aura emitted by the swamp made people feel repressed, as if even the air had become heavy.

Ji Chen furrowed his brows, and a sense of anxiety arose in his heart.

He tried to pull Ceng Yue to bypass the swamp, but found that there were such swamps all around, with nowhere to escape.

"This damn swamp, what kind of mechanism does it have?" Ji Chen's voice was low and powerful, as if talking to himself, or as if seeking confirmation from Ceng Yue.

Ji Chen nodded secretly, his gaze scanning back and forth in the swamp; suddenly, his brows relaxed slightly, as if he had discovered something.

"Ceng Yue, pay attention." Ji Chen's voice carried a trace of excitement; he pointed to a certain direction in the swamp, a firm light flickering in his eyes.

Ceng Yue looked in the direction of Ji Chen's gaze, only to see a faint light flickering somewhere in the swamp, as if it were the only hope leading to freedom.

The two looked at each other, their determination even firmer.

Ji Chen took a deep breath, his powerful Supernatural Ability perception fully unfolding, scanning the energy swamp before him like a radar.

The swamp looked calm, but it was actually surging with undercurrents, the energy distribution extremely uneven.

"Found it!" A confident arc curled at the corner of Ji Chen's mouth; he had discovered several weak points of energy in the swamp, like stars hidden in the fog.

"Follow me closely." Ji Chen grabbed Ceng Yue's hand, his tone unquestionable.

Although Ceng Yue remained calm on the surface, her reliance on Ji Chen deepened in the depths of her heart.

She followed closely, the two dancing on the tip of a knife, every step landing precisely on the weak points of energy.

The purple light of the swamp surged beneath their feet, but it could never touch them in the slightest.

Successfully crossing the swamp, Ji Chen patted his hands dashingly, a confident smile blooming on his face, like the morning sun, illuminating Ceng Yue's originally cold face, and the repressed atmosphere around them also dissipated somewhat, replaced by a sense of relief after surviving a disaster.

However, this relief did not last long.

"Caw—" A sharp cry tore through the sky, followed by countless black shadows diving down from the sky, covering the already dim sky even more gloomily.

It was a group of energy birds, their bodies emitting ghostly blue light, like messengers from hell.

They circled above Ji Chen and Ceng Yue, letting out bursts of harsh cries, treating the two as intruders and launching an attack without hesitation.

Ghostly blue energy light bullets poured down like rain; Ji Chen's eyes froze, shielding Ceng Yue behind him.

"Looks like we have to stretch our muscles." He felt a huge pressure, and his originally relaxed expression became solemn.

The surrounding air seemed to have frozen, suffocatingly hard to breathe.

"Prepare to meet the storm!" Ji Chen roared in a low voice, energy surging around his body...

Ji Chen erupted with dazzling light, like a war god descending; he waved his hands, and bursts of energy shockwaves swept toward the energy birds like a violent storm.

"Come on! Let's hurt each other!" Ji Chen roared, every strike containing powerful force, directly blasting several energy birds into slag.

However, the number of birds was simply too large, as if endless, rushing toward them one after another; Ji Chen gradually felt some strain, sweat beads seeping from his forehead.

Ceng Yue stood on the side, watching Ji Chen fighting in blood, her heart burning with anxiety; she wanted to help, but these energy birds were simply too fast, and she couldn't lock onto the target at all.

She could only clench her fists tightly, her cold face written with worry.

The surrounding energy fluctuated constantly with the battle, emitting bursts of harsh explosive sounds, and a scorched smell permeated the air.

The battle reached a stalemate; Ji Chen took a deep breath, knowing this couldn't go on.

He suddenly stopped his attack, withdrew the light from his body, and hid his supernatural energy, his whole person seemingly turning into a lifeless stone.

The energy birds lost their target, circling everywhere in the air, letting out angry cries.

"Hehe, little things, playing hide-and-seek with me?" A wicked smile curled at the corner of Ji Chen's mouth; his gaze was like a torch, staring fixedly at the movement of the birds, waiting for the best opportunity.

Suddenly, he leaped up, pouncing toward a lone bird like a leopard, the energy in his hands condensing into a sharp blade, instantly piercing through its body.

Immediately after, his figure was like electricity, weaving through the flock of birds, every strike fast, accurate, and ruthless, instantly knocking down most of the surrounding energy birds.

If there were any onlookers present at this time, they would definitely be amazed by Ji Chen's wit and strength.

His fighting style was full of spirituality, like a veteran warrior, possessing both powerful strength and a calm head—simply the "embodiment of brilliance."

Finally, Ji Chen and Ceng Yue broke through thorns and thistles all the way, arriving before the mysterious symbol.

The symbol floated quietly in the air, emitting heart-palpitating power.

Just as Ji Chen was about to reach out and touch it, the symbol suddenly erupted with intense energy fluctuations, a powerful force directly shaking the two away, and they fell heavily to the ground.

Ji Chen climbed up from the ground, patted the dust off his body, and walked toward the mysterious symbol again, his eyes firm, as if he wanted to unravel the mystery within. ===== CHAPTER 246 =====