APTnovel Chapter 2184 - 2185: Shattered
Chapter 2184 - 2185: Shattered
Though the chain's origin was unclear and even the sharpness of the Tianyan Ancient Sword could not sever it, Lin Chen refused to believe the skull would be equally indestructible!Instead of waiting for the Monkey King to keep attacking, it was better for him to strike first and seize that slim chance of survival amidst danger!
With narrowed eyes, Lin Chen's body rapidly advanced toward the end.
However, the Monkey King seemed to have discerned Lin Chen's intentions. Its hands deftly spun in front of it, causing the skull at its tip to rotate swiftly.
The swirling circles made it difficult for Lin Chen to pinpoint the skull's direction.
As it spun, the chain swung back into the Monkey King's hands, quickly resting on its shoulder, with the skull at the end winding around to the back of the Monkey King.
Lin Chen's expression turned grim, surprised at its quick response, and he halted his steps.
But despite his pause, the Monkey King clearly wasn't planning to stop; its face was devoid of emotion, driven by an insatiable urge to kill.
Roar!
Another furious roar erupted as the Monkey King lunged forward, its robust arms wielding the chain like a meteor streaking across the sky. As it swept forward, even though Lin Chen spotted the strange object at the end, he couldn't match the Monkey King's speed,
yet lingering in place was not an option. Witnessing the scene, Lin Chen sprang into motion.
As he moved, he cast a fleeting glance at Meng Shan. Seeing her eyes filled with concern, his heart warmed slightly.
What he needed to do now was to temporarily control the chain for just a few moments, even for a few breaths, to seize an opening for his counterattack.
A roaring sound, accompanied by a cloud of dust, descended, bringing a muted yellow hue. Amidst this scene, Lin Chen's form appeared like a fish swimming in water, gliding through the air, fully channeling his mental focus.
"Got it!"
Suddenly, Lin Chen's eyes gleamed, focusing on a stone pillar at the center of the platform. The pillar was several yards tall and remarkably stout.
Perhaps utilizing this stone pillar, it might be possible to wane the chain's power briefly.
With this thought, Lin Chen quickened his movements even further.
He originally kept to the platform's edge, dodging far from Meng Shan while staying close to the cliff wall, using it to momentarily deter the chain's attack.
But now, his intent was quite different.
His body charged forward towards the stone pillar, aiming directly for it.
The stone pillar was a considerable distance from both Lin Chen and the Monkey King, but as Lin Chen made his move, the Monkey King stayed put, continuing to swing the immense chain. The rushing wind pursued Lin Chen from behind.
Seeing this, Lin Chen didn't panic. Instead, his eyes flickered with calm determination as he maneuvered around the stone pillar, using its cover to slip behind it.
Soon, the chain arrived. The heavy chain struck the stone pillar, which would require several people to encircle, creating a thunderous reverberation.
The sound was earth-shaking. With it, the already fractured pillar broke completely under the impact.
The towering pillar crashed down rapidly, heading straight in one direction.
The stones from above fell, pressing the chain beneath.
A radiance glistened in Lin Chen's eyes as he intense searched for the source of the Evil Qi within the ruins.
His pupils contracted suddenly, spotting the skull at the tip amidst the debris.
At once, Lin Chen shifted, and before the Monkey King could react, his sword raised and struck down fiercely.
Upon contact with the skull, Spiritual Energy surged out from the sword tip, causing a brief tremor. In no time, the skull shattered.
Like a crystal scattering, the instant the skull was destroyed, a surge of Evil Qi erupted upwards.
Amidst this power, carrying immense might, Lin Chen felt an overwhelming resentment rise within his heart.
His face flushed with blood, his eyes turned crimson, the sword in his grip trembled slightly, seemingly eager to obliterate everything before him.
"Kill..."
His voice was hoarse, the words seeming to carry a chilling depth.
"Big brother..."
At this moment, a gentle call brought Lin Chen back to his senses. Standing there somewhat dazed, his face gradually regained its normal color. He looked down slightly, feeling a chill when he saw the scene before him.
Unbeknownst to him, he had moved beside Meng Shan, and now his sword hovered just half an inch above her head. A closer look revealed many strands of hair had fallen from Meng Shan's head; if he had gone any further... Lin Chen couldn't imagine.
"Big brother, are you... alright?"
Meng Shan asked, concerned, but her eyes seemed evasive, evidently shaken by Lin Chen's earlier state. Her appearance filled Lin Chen with deep remorse.
"I'm fine... It was just an attack." Lin Chen explained.
Indeed, that was the case. Having cut down the skull, he was at the epicenter. The burst of Evil Qi was the densest there, overwhelming him when he faced it, and an intense, irrational emotion surged from within, driving him to fury.
He gently patted Meng Shan's head. Even under Lin Chen's broad hand, she still showed signs of fear, trembling slightly, clearly startled by the recent turn of events.
Fortunately, Lin Chen hadn't caused any major disaster.
Yet this surge of Evil Qi was decidedly odd, able to awaken the darkest thoughts within Lin Chen, a terrifying prospect indeed.
Roar...
After the skull shattered, the Monkey King appeared in even greater agony, clutching its head tightly, squatting down in a disoriented state, making its massive figure seem helpless.
A series of mournful cries erupted from its mouth.
With the dissipation of the Evil Qi, although the Monkey King was no longer controlled by it, its previous power was entirely harnessed through the Evil Qi, enhancing its strength even as it eroded its consciousness.
The consequence was a mind riddled with injuries, far surpassing its physical wounds in severity, leaving it in excruciating pain.