Chapter 9: Clearing the Clouds to See the Sun

Ji Chen and Ceng Yue followed the weird laughter and moved forward cautiously.

Every step was like stepping on the edge of a cliff, the heartbeat sounding like a drum, shaking the eardrums until they were numb. The surrounding darkness was like a monster with its mouth wide open, ready to swallow them at any time.

The air was filled with a suffocating sense of oppression, as if countless tentacles would stretch out from the darkness in the next second, dragging them into the abyss.

The two were like hunting leopards in the dark, their eyes sharp, their whole bodies tense, ready to welcome any challenge.

Finally, they arrived at the deepest part of the lair, a huge space appeared before their eyes, and the owner of the laughter also revealed his true face.

It was a withered man with a crazy smile on his face. His eyes were as cold as a venomous snake, making people shudder.

He exuded a nauseating stench of decay, as if he were a ghost crawling out of hell.

"Oh? I thought it was who, it turned out to be two small fries, actually able to find this place, really makes me a bit surprised!" The man said in a playful tone, as if looking at two ants played in the palm of his hand.

His voice was hoarse and harsh, as uncomfortable as nails scratching glass.

Ji Chen frowned, looking at this crazy man before him, the anger in his heart erupting like a volcano.

He couldn't tolerate such an evil existence that regarded other people's lives as grass, and even more couldn't accept his high-and-mighty, arrogant appearance.

He gritted his teeth, his eyes stabbing straight into the man's heart like sharp swords: "You scum, don't be too arrogant! Today is your death day!"

Ceng Yue stood by Ji Chen's side, her eyes as cold as frost. She tightly gripped the sharp blade in her hand, ready to strike at any time.

Although she didn't speak, the powerful aura exuding from her made the surrounding air seem to freeze.

She and Ji Chen stood side by side, like two war gods returning from hell, ready to slaughter all evil forces.

Hearing Ji Chen's words, the man revealed an even crazier smile. He opened his hands, as if embracing the whole world, and said arrogantly: "Death day? Hahaha! Really naive! You think you two can stop me? You don't know at all, I am the master of this world!"

Ji Chen sneered and clenched his fists, his knuckles making a clacking sound: "Less nonsense, take this punch!"

Hearing this, the man's smile froze. He lifted his hand lightly, and a suffocating energy began to surge around. "Since you are so eager to die, then I will fulfill you!"

Before the man finished speaking, his figure disappeared from the spot like a ghost.

The next second, he appeared in front of Ji Chen and threw a punch, the air making a bursting sound.

Ji Chen hurriedly blocked, but the man's power was too strong. He felt his arm was about to break, and his whole body was knocked flying, slamming heavily onto the wall, dust flying.

"Is that it? I thought you were very capable, turns out it's nothing more than this." The man's playful voice sounded in Ji Chen's ear, like the whisper of a demon.

Ji Chen gritted his teeth and struggled to climb up from the ground. He wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, his eyes full of unyielding fighting spirit: "It's not over yet!"

Seeing this, Ceng Yue immediately joined the battle. The sharp blade in her hand turned into rays of cold light, winding around the man like a spirit snake.

However, the man's speed was too fast, and her attacks couldn't reach him at all.

The man sneered, his figure flashed, appearing behind Ceng Yue, and slapped her back.

"Bang!"

Ceng Yue was knocked flying by the powerful force, slamming heavily onto the ground, a mouthful of blood spraying out.

"Ceng Yue!" Ji Chen's eyes were about to split. He saw Ceng Yue lying on the ground, groaning in pain, his heart feeling as if it were being cut by a knife.

"Hmph, overestimating your own abilities!" The man snorted coldly and walked toward Ceng Yue step by step, murderous intent flashing in his eyes.

Seeing this, the anger in Ji Chen's heart erupted like a volcano. He felt an unprecedented power surging from his body, his eyes turning red, as if a beast that had lost its reason.

"You... deserve to die!" Ji Chen's voice was low and hoarse, like a roar from hell.

He walked toward the man step by step, every step as if stepping on the man's heart, making him feel the approach of death.

"Oh? Looks like you still have some trump cards." The man looked at Ji Chen with interest, a hint of playfulness flashing in his eyes. "However, do you think you can defeat me like this? You are too naive!"

"Is that so? Then you try it!" A hint of ruthlessness flashed in Ji Chen's eyes. He slowly raised his hand...

Ji Chen rushed toward the man regardless, the anger in his heart turning into endless power.

He flexibly dodged the attacks poured out by the opponent, every punch and kick seeming to be able to tear the air.

Suddenly, he felt a force surging from his body. This force didn't just come from himself, but was also absorbed from the surrounding air and the energy released by the enemy.

He seemed to be able to perceive the existence of these energies, but didn't delve into their source, just converting them into the motivation for battle.

"It's now!" Ji Chen roared, his body instantly turning into a dazzling light, flying toward the mastermind like a meteor.

His fist condensed all energy, and with one punch, the air burst, the sound deafening, as if wanting to tear the whole space apart.

"What?" A look of horror flashed on the man's face. He obviously didn't expect Ji Chen to have such a powerful blow.

He tried his best to block, but that force poured down like a storm, directly penetrating his defense and hitting his vital point.

"Ah!" The man let out a shrill scream, looking at Ji Chen in disbelief. His body began to collapse, blood spraying out, and finally, with a thud, he fell heavily to the ground and never stood up again.

Ji Chen stood on the spot, panting heavily, sweat soaking his clothes.

He looked at the enemy lying on the ground, his heart full of satisfaction and relief.

"Ji Chen!" Ceng Yue's voice sounded in his ear.

Ji Chen turned around and saw her slowly crawling up from the ground. He immediately ran over and picked her up. Although her body was weak, she wasn't injured in a vital part.

"Are you okay?" Ji Chen asked with concern, his hands gently brushing over her back, feeling her temperature.

"I'm fine, I'm at ease with you here." Ceng Yue's voice was weak, but she was clearly relieved.

Just then, Ji Chen suddenly felt some strange changes in his supernatural ability.

He frowned, a sense of inexplicable doubt rising in his heart.

He looked up into the distance, a firm light flashing in his eyes, as if hinting at some unknown challenge about to come.

"Looks like this is just the beginning." Ji Chen said in a low voice, his voice carrying a hint of firmness. ===== CHAPTER 10 =====