Chapter 55: The Challenge Returns

"We did it!" Ji Chen's voice echoed in the relic, carrying a hint of disbelief and joy.

Just as they stepped out of the relic, deafening cheers surrounded them.

The crowd swarmed up, viewing them as heroes, the legends of a new generation.

Flashbulbs flickered incessantly, reporters scrambled to ask questions, wishing they could stuff their microphones into their mouths.

Ji Chen and Ceng Yue seemed to be at a star-studded awards ceremony, enjoying this moment of glory.

"Two heroes, may I ask how you defeated the puppet guard?"

"May I ask what your plans are next?"

"What are your thoughts on becoming the new legends of the Supernatural World?"

However, this lively scene didn't last long.

An old man with white hair and a simple robe walked over slowly, the crowd automatically parting a path, as if Moses were parting the sea.

The old man was a highly respected authority in the Supernatural World, and his appearance caused the surrounding cheers to stop abruptly.

"Children, congratulations on your triumphant return." The old man's voice was low and powerful, carrying a hint of unquestionable majesty.

"However, we are now facing an even greater crisis."

The old man's words caused the surrounding air to freeze instantly, and the originally enthusiastic atmosphere became tense.

Ji Chen and Ceng Yue felt a sense of foreboding rise in their hearts.

"A massive energy imbalance point has appeared in the Eastern Region of the Supernatural World, filled with dangerous energy turbulence; if not handled in time, the balance of the entire Supernatural World will be broken." The old man paused, his gaze falling on Ji Chen and Ceng Yue. "We need you to go and repair it."

Ji Chen and Ceng Yue looked at each other, both seeing the solemnity in the other's eyes.

They knew this wasn't just a request, but an order.

They couldn't refuse, and they couldn't escape.

Time was tight, and Ji Chen and Ceng Yue didn't stay for a moment, immediately setting off for the Eastern Region.

Along the way, they could feel the unstable aura permeating the air, the dangerous signal emitted by the energy imbalance point.

"Must think of a countermeasure as soon as possible." Ji Chen frowned tightly, his heart filled with anxiety.

Ceng Yue nodded, a hint of solemnity appearing on her cold face.

"The energy turbulence there is very dangerous; if one is not careful, one will be swept into it and turned into dust."

When they arrived near the energy imbalance point, the scene before them made them gasp...

The violent energy turbulence was like a wild horse off its leash, ravaging this piece of heaven and earth.

Just as they stepped into the Eastern Region, Ji Chen and Ceng Yue felt as if they had bumped into an invisible wall head-on, the powerful impact nearly knocking them to the ground.

"Holy crap! What is going on?!" Ji Chen couldn't help but curse; the power of this energy turbulence far exceeded their imagination.

Although Ceng Yue didn't speak, her tightly furrowed brow and slightly pale face were enough to explain what she was feeling at the moment.

The surrounding scenery became bizarre under the distortion of the energy turbulence, the space seemed to be trembling, and their ears were filled with sharp, piercing whistling sounds, as if countless vengeful ghosts were wailing.

Their supernatural abilities were greatly suppressed here, the power that originally operated freely now like an elderly person, stumbling.

Even worse, their bodies began to feel uncomfortable, their skin stinging as if pricked by needles, and their meridians aching faintly, as if they could snap at any moment.

"This thing is much harder to deal with than the puppet guard in the relic..." Ji Chen gritted his teeth, trying hard to stabilize his figure.

Ceng Yue nodded silently; they were like a small boat in the ocean, ready to be devoured by this violent energy turbulence at any moment.

A sense of despair began to spread in the hearts of the two; were they really going to be buried here?

Just at this critical moment, Ji Chen suddenly remembered the strange crystal stone he had obtained in the relic.

At the time, he hadn't paid it any mind, only feeling that it radiated a peculiar energy fluctuation.

At this moment, he subconsciously clutched the crystal stone in his hand, and a warm current instantly spread through his entire body; his originally chaotic supernatural energy actually began to gradually recover!

"This..." Ji Chen tried to absorb the surrounding energy turbulence and transform it into stable energy, just like absorbing the puppet guard's energy in the relic.

As he absorbed more and more energy, the surrounding energy turbulence actually began to gradually calm down, and the originally distorted space gradually returned to normal.

Seeing this scene, the surrounding Ability Users who had been panicked were all stunned, looking at Ji Chen with awe.

"Brother Chen, awesome!" Someone shouted, breaking the oppressive atmosphere.

Ceng Yue also let out a sigh of relief, a rare smile appearing on her cold face.

However, just when everyone thought the crisis was about to be resolved, a hair-raising roar suddenly came from within the energy imbalance point...

After the roar, a group of ferocious-looking creatures surged out from the energy imbalance point, their bodies distorted and deformed by the energy erosion, radiating a nauseating stench.

These creatures were like wild beasts that had gone crazy, attacking anyone they saw, their sharp claws and teeth flashing with cold light, making one's heart chill.

"Holy crap, what are these ghost things?!" Ji Chen exclaimed, hurriedly releasing his supernatural ability to block the attack.

These creatures eroded by energy attacked crazily, their speed astonishingly fast, and Ji Chen and Ceng Yue were actually unable to handle them for a moment.

The surrounding Ability Users saw this scene and all held their breath nervously, the atmosphere instantly becoming tense.

"Brother Chen, Sister Yue, be careful!" Someone in the crowd shouted, cheering them on.

Ji Chen and Ceng Yue quickly adjusted their state and began to counterattack.

Ji Chen's supernatural ability was like sharp blades, slashing the approaching creatures into fragments, while Ceng Yue used her speed advantage to dodge attacks flexibly and seize the opportunity to deliver a fatal blow.

However, the number of these creatures was simply too large, and they were fearless of death; even if hit in a vital spot, they would crazily pounce, attempting to tear their enemies apart with their claws and teeth.

In the intense battle, Ceng Yue's physical strength gradually failed, and her movements began to slow down.

A creature eroded by energy seized the opportunity to pounce on her; just as it was about to succeed, Ji Chen appeared in time, pulling her behind him and blocking the attack with his own body.

"Brother Chen!" Ceng Yue exclaimed, her eyes full of worry.

Ji Chen smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'm fine."

Ceng Yue looked at Ji Chen, her eyes full of reliance and admiration, and thick warmth permeated the surroundings.

This look full of love gave Ji Chen infinite strength; he felt filled with a protective desire and had to protect her well.

Under Ji Chen's protection, Ceng Yue gradually recovered her state, and the two fought side by side, eliminating the surrounding creatures one by one.

Just when they thought they were about to control the situation, the energy imbalance point suddenly produced a massive suction force, pulling everything around it inside.

"What's going on?!" Ji Chen shouted in terror.

Ceng Yue's face also turned pale; she gripped Ji Chen's hand tightly, her eyes full of fear...

"Brother Chen..." ===== CHAPTER 56 =====