Chapter 47: Perilous Situation

The black energy ball, carrying earth-shattering momentum, whistled over.

The strong wind made Ji Chen's cheeks ache, and he could even smell the burnt scent in the air.

At the critical moment, Ji Chen hugged Ceng Yue and rolled violently to the side.

"Boom—" The energy ball smashed into the ground, emitting a deafening explosion.

The ground shook violently, gravel splashed, and a huge deep pit appeared at the center of the explosion.

Smoke filled the air, obscuring their vision.

"Cough, cough..." Ji Chen clutched his chest, coughing violently.

The shockwave of the explosion displaced his internal organs; if he hadn't protected his body with supernatural ability in time, he would likely have been dead or seriously injured.

Ceng Yue was no better, her face pale, a streak of blood seeping from the corner of her mouth.

She stared coldly at the mysterious man in the smoke, "This guy has some tricks..."

The smoke dissipated, and the mysterious man stood in place unscathed, black flames burning fiercely on his body, like a demon walking out of hell.

"Just this little ability? Truly disappointing." His tone was contemptuous, as if that earth-shattering strike just now was merely child's play.

"What exactly is this guy's supernatural ability? Why does it have such strong power?" Ji Chen was full of doubt and vigilance in his heart.

"Don't worry about that for now; the top priority is to figure out the source of his supernatural ability!" Ceng Yue's eyes were firm, her tone carrying a hint of determination.

The two exchanged a glance, understanding each other without a word.

They had to figure out the secret of this mysterious supernatural ability, otherwise, the future troubles would be endless.

They approached the Mysterious Ability User cautiously, attempting to obtain more information.

The surrounding atmosphere was suffocatingly tense, like a taut string that could snap at any moment.

Suddenly, the ground began to shake, and the surrounding scenery started to distort.

"Not good, it's a trap!" Ji Chen's expression changed drastically, and he shoved Ceng Yue away violently.

Countless black energy beams shot out from underground, coiling toward them like venomous snakes.

Ji Chen couldn't dodge in time; his arm was struck by an energy beam, and blood instantly stained his sleeve red.

"Damn it!" he cursed under his breath, hurriedly using his supernatural ability to protect his body.

Ceng Yue was also struck by several energy beams; she let out a muffled groan, and blood spilled from the corner of her mouth.

"We were too reckless..." she said regretfully.

Just then, the surrounding space began to twist and deform, and a massive black vortex appeared before them.

"What the hell is this?!" Ji Chen's eyes widened, and an ominous premonition rose in his heart.

"Retreat, quickly!" Ceng Yue shouted.

However, it was already too late...

"Ah—" a scream pierced the night sky...

The black vortex instantly swallowed Ji Chen and Ceng Yue; the two felt the world spinning, as if they were inside a washing machine drum, their insides churning violently.

When they regained their senses, they found themselves in a strange space.

It was dark and damp here, and the air was filled with a pungent, nauseating stench of rot.

All around were towering rock walls, and the light was dim, making it difficult to see the surrounding environment clearly.

"What kind of hellhole is this?" Ji Chen covered his nose, looking disgusted.

"Careful!" Ceng Yue suddenly whispered, lunging to tackle Ji Chen to the ground.

The next second, countless sharp stone blades shot out from the rock walls, dense as a rain of needles, firing toward the spot where they had just been standing.

"Holy crap! This trap is way too insidious!" Ji Chen broke out in a cold sweat, a chill running down his back.

The two dared not be careless; they hurriedly stood up, back-to-back, observing the surrounding environment vigilantly.

"This place is full of traps; we need to be careful," Ceng Yue said in a low voice.

"Yeah," Ji Chen nodded.

The two moved forward cautiously, taking every step with extreme care.

Suddenly, the ground began to shake, and the surrounding rock walls started to sway.

"Not good, this place is collapsing!" Ji Chen's expression changed drastically; he hurriedly grabbed Ceng Yue's hand and ran toward the front.

The two sprinted all the way, while the rock walls behind them collapsed continuously, rubble falling like raindrops.

"Damn it! What kind of hellhole is this?" Ji Chen said, panting for breath.

"I don't know, but we must find an exit as soon as possible!" Ceng Yue's expression also became grave.

Just then, Ji Chen suddenly spotted a tiny crack in the rock wall ahead.

"There!" he said, pointing at the crack.

The two looked at each other, a glimmer of hope flashing in their eyes.

Ji Chen focused his power and punched the crack.

"Boom—"

With a loud bang, the crack instantly widened, forming an exit.

The two rushed out without hesitation.

"Finally out!" Ji Chen let out a long sigh of relief, a smile appearing on his face.

"Don't be happy too soon..." Ceng Yue said suddenly, her tone icy.

Ji Chen's smile froze instantly, and he turned his head sharply to look at Ceng Yue...

Having just escaped, before they could even catch their breath, that damn Mysterious Ability User had caught up again!

This guy was like a persistent ghost, sticking to them like a plaster that couldn't be shaken off!

The black flames burned even more fiercely on his body, as if he were a demon from hell, exuding a chilling aura.

"Running? Do you think you can get away?" The Mysterious Ability User sneered, his tone filled with playfulness and mockery, as if he were a cat playing with a mouse.

A black energy ball condensed in his hand, larger and more intimidating than before.

"Seriously! Did this guy take some kind of stimulant? Why is he so endless!" Ji Chen couldn't help but complain, yet his movements were not slow in the slightest.

Golden supernatural light erupted from his body, forming a solid protective shield.

Ceng Yue did not show weakness either; cold frost spread around her, the air temperature plummeted, and the ground instantly froze.

The two fought side-by-side with perfect coordination, engaging in a fierce confrontation with the Mysterious Ability User.

The attacks from both sides collided in mid-air, erupting with dazzling light, like a grand fireworks display.

Nearby buildings were affected by the energy waves and collapsed one after another, emitting deafening roars.

Some unlucky ability users were caught in the battle, fleeing in all directions while crying for their parents.

"666, these special effects are worth the price of admission!" Ji Chen joked while fighting, as if he were in a game and having a great time.

However, the cruelty of the battle far exceeded that of a game.

To protect Ji Chen, Ceng Yue was struck by a black energy beam; her delicate body trembled, and blood spilled from the corner of her mouth.

"Yueyue!" Ji Chen shouted in distress, pulling Ceng Yue into his arms, his eyes filled with love and rage.

"I'm fine..." Ceng Yue said weakly, her face as pale as paper.

"Damn bastard, I'll make you pay the price!" Ji Chen's rage reached its peak; the golden supernatural light became even more dazzling, like a burning sun, radiating infinite energy.

Just then, a more powerful ability fluctuation suddenly came from afar, several times stronger than that of the Mysterious Ability User!

Ji Chen and Ceng Yue turned their heads simultaneously toward the direction of the fluctuation, their expressions becoming grave.

"What's going on? Is there an even stronger guy?" Ji Chen muttered to himself, an ominous premonition rising in his heart.

A trace of worry also flashed in Ceng Yue's eyes; she gripped Ji Chen's hand tightly, as if seeking a shred of comfort.

"Let's go, let's go see," Ji Chen took a deep breath, his gaze becoming firm.

The two headed toward the direction of the new ability fluctuation, their figures gradually disappearing into the night...

"This feeling... is not good..." Ji Chen said in a low voice.