Chapter 68: Heavy Difficulties, Breaking the Cocoon and Moving Forward

On the experimental table, the energy light flickered on and off, looking exactly like the flickering of a computer screen when a programmer is working overtime.

However, this light did not represent hope, but instead predicted a disaster.

"Damn, what's the situation? Why is my Ability even more out of control?" An Ability User exclaimed, his hands emitting unstable flames, almost burning his own hair.

The other Ability Users were no better off, one by one like they had drunk fake alcohol, Abilities flying everywhere, and the scene was out of control for a time.

The faces of Ji Chen and Ceng Yue were darker than the bottom of a pot.

The method they worked so hard to create to stabilize Abilities actually had this effect; it was simply a large-scale car crash scene.

"This plot is not right!" Ji Chen couldn't help but complain, and the surrounding atmosphere instantly dropped to the freezing point.

The air was filled with the smell of disappointment, like freshly baked burnt bread.

"It seems we have to start over and change our thinking." Ceng Yue's voice remained cold, but it carried a hint of imperceptible anxiety.

The two of them were like bugs encountered in a game, and they had to find a patch to continue passing the level.

Ji Chen rubbed his eyebrows, "The biggest problem now is that our resources are not enough!"

Ceng Yue nodded, she also discovered this problem, "I checked, the special resources on the market are now monopolized by a mysterious faction. They are trying to cause trouble!"

Ji Chen's eyes instantly became sharp, and a sneer curled the corners of his mouth, "Monopoly? Hmph, in this world, it's not their turn to have the final say!"

He clenched his fists tightly, emitting a "crackling" sound, as if swearing his dissatisfaction.

"Let's go, let's go find them and chat, and by the way, see how much ability they have!" Ceng Yue's tone remained flat, but it carried an unquestionable momentum.

The two of them were like wild beasts about to be released from their cages, ready to meet the upcoming challenges.

The two had just prepared to go out when they felt a powerful sense of oppression coming toward them.

"Yo, where are you two going? Why not stay and have a good chat?"

A playful voice echoed in the space, like the Grim Reaper whispering.

The playful voice in the air had not yet dissipated, but the walls in all directions suddenly began to move, like a huge Rubik's cube, instantly trapping Ji Chen and Ceng Yue inside.

The cold walls carried the chill of metal, as if wanting to suck away the temperature of their bodies.

"Damn, what kind of place is this? Escape room?" Ji Chen couldn't help but complain, reaching out to touch the wall, which was cold and bone-chilling, making him shiver.

Ceng Yue calmly observed the surroundings, her gaze scanning the walls like an X-ray, not letting go of any detail.

Red light spots flashed on the walls from time to time, looking exactly like trap prompts in a game.

"Be careful, there are mechanisms on these walls." Ceng Yue reminded, her voice remaining cold, but carrying a hint of alertness.

The ground began to vibrate, and cracks appeared on the floor, like hideous big mouths, wanting to swallow them.

Ji Chen hurriedly took a step back, narrowly dodging a suddenly appearing spike trap.

"Are these guys decorators? Can you be more attentive!"

"Stop the nonsense, watch your feet." Ceng Yue grabbed Ji Chen, her gaze always locked on the red light spots on the wall.

They tried to find a way out, but discovered that this place was simply a huge maze, full of traps everywhere, and one might be stabbed into a sieve if not careful.

The hope in their hearts was swallowed by despair bit by bit, like a bad ending drama, unable to see the end.

"This can't go on, we have to find a way out." Ji Chen frowned, a layer of fine sweat beads appearing on his forehead.

Ceng Yue, however, did not panic. Her gaze suddenly fixed on a special pattern on the wall.

"I found it!"

She pointed to an irregular pattern on the wall. That pattern was slightly different from the others and seemed to hide some kind of rule.

"This pattern is arranged differently from the others, it should be where the mechanism is."

Ceng Yue stretched out her finger and gently touched the pattern. A faint electric current came from her fingertip, and the wall began to emit a "crackling" sound, as if a gear were turning.

The cracks on the floor began to close, and the red light spots on the wall gradually disappeared.

They seemed to have broken some kind of curse and finally saw the hope of life.

"Follow me." Ceng Yue grabbed Ji Chen's hand, her movements decisive and firm, without a hint of hesitation.

She took Ji Chen and shuttled through the maze, avoiding traps one after another, like dancing a beautiful tango, smooth and unobstructed.

Ji Chen looked at the calm and confident back in front of him, and an inexplicable feeling surged in his heart.

Ceng Yue's wisdom and calmness could always find a way out in desperate situations. Such a person was truly charming.

Finally, they walked to an exit.

Outside the exit was darkness, like the big mouth of a giant beast, waiting to swallow them.

"Let's go, the good show has only just begun." Ceng Yue's lips curled slightly, her tone carrying a hint of playfulness.

Ji Chen took a deep breath and followed Ceng Yue out.

Just as they stepped out of the exit, an icy voice rang out behind them: "It seems your luck is not bad." Outside the exit, what awaited them was not a smooth road, but a black mass of Ability User army.

The leader was dressed in a black robe, wearing a strange mask on his face, exuding suffocating pressure.

"Hehe, there is a road to heaven you don't take, and there is no door to hell you break in. Since you're here, don't think about leaving!" The masked man's tone was cold, like a ghost from the Nine Nether Hell.

"I was wondering who it was, so it's a role-playing enthusiast! It's a pity not to go to a comic con with this outfit." Ji Chen's mouth-cannon mode was fully opened, trying to disrupt the opponent's rhythm.

The masked man clearly didn't buy it. He snorted coldly, raised his hand, and launched a sharp energy attack, heading straight for Ji Chen.

"Damn, playing for real!" Ji Chen hurriedly dodged; this attack speed was astonishingly fast, comparable to a high-speed train.

Ceng Yue also joined the battle, her Ability like an ice and snow storm, freezing the surrounding enemies.

However, there were numerous enemies, surging like a tide, and they gradually felt powerless.

In the intense battle, Ji Chen keenly captured a subtle movement of the masked man—every time before launching an attack, his mask would tremble slightly.

"Found it!" Ji Chen was overjoyed in his heart. Was this the legendary weakness?

He seized the opportunity, concentrated all his energy on one point, and slammed it toward the masked man's mask.

"Boom!"

With a loud noise, the mask shattered in response, revealing the terrified face under the mask.

"How is it possible! How did you know my weakness!" The masked man roared in disbelief. The secret he had carefully hidden was actually discovered by this seemingly unremarkable kid.

The surrounding Ability Users were also stunned. The boss was actually taken down in seconds? This plot is not right!

Ji Chen pursued the victory, like a tiger descending the mountain, beating the masked man back step by step.

The surrounding subordinates saw this and were scared out of their wits, fleeing in all directions.

"Boss, the situation is not good, retreat quickly!"

"Run, run!"

"Of the thirty-six stratagems, running is the best!"

After the battle ended, Ji Chen discovered that he was also injured, with a deep wound on his arm.

Seeing this, Ceng Yue ran over frantically, carefully treating the wound for him.

"Does it hurt?" Ceng Yue's voice also became gentle, like a spring breeze.

"It doesn't hurt, it doesn't hurt at all." Ji Chen looked at the person who was worried about him, and a warm current surged in his heart.

This battle not only allowed them to obtain some resources but also made their relationship more solid.

Returning to the laboratory, they began to re-experiment.

"The last experiment, start!" ===== CHAPTER 69 =====