Chapter 765
Confrontation
"The path of cultivation sounds like a magical thing." Chen Ze smiled slightly, seemingly unaware of the other party's true nature.
The middle-aged man revealed a satisfied smile, as if he felt he had the situation under control.
“Indeed, the path of cultivation is full of unknowns and challenges. Perhaps we can cooperate in some areas.”
Cooperation? Chen Ze was startled, but he understood that any cooperation with such a sinister person could be a dangerous situation.
"Cooperation is always based on mutual trust, don't you think?"
"Also, you've been trapped here for thirty years, are you trying to teach us a lesson from your failures?" Chen Ze responded cautiously, while preparing to use his magical artifacts at any time to deal with any unforeseen circumstances.
The middle-aged man's eyes sharpened, as if he had sensed the deeper meaning in Chen Ze's words.
"Of course, trust is very important."
If you don't trust me and think my experience is insignificant, then there's nothing I can do but watch you fend for yourselves..."
Their eyes met in the air, sparking like lightning.
At this moment, although few words were spoken, the tense atmosphere was suffocating.
"So, where do you think we can begin to build this trust?" Chen Ze finally spoke, his words seemingly probing, but each word was like a gem embedded in steel, exceptionally firm.
Chen Ze felt a sense of unease stirred within him by the Flaming Demon, which made him even more vigilant.
He gripped Qin Miyue's hand tightly beside him, as if seeking comfort, or perhaps conveying a sense of urgency.
"What's wrong? You don't look well." Qin Miyue noticed Chen Ze's unusual expression and frowned slightly.
Chen Ze said softly, "There's danger. Stay alert."
Their gazes fell almost simultaneously on the inconspicuous figure in front of them, a man dressed in ordinary clothes but exuding an indescribable aura.
The man's eyes were cold, as if nothing mattered, but this coldness made him all the more terrifying.
"Yes, I do have a bad feeling about this," Qin Miyue said, secretly preparing the jade disc in her hand, ready to respond at any time.
The alarm bells in Chen Ze's mind grew louder and louder, and the warning from the Flame Demon still echoed in his ears: "Be careful, this person is not simple."
He sensed that this encounter would likely be an unavoidable battle.
“I think we should take the initiative and not let him gain the upper hand,” Chen Ze said to Qin Miyue in a low voice, his voice full of determination.
Qin Miyue nodded, agreeing with Chen Ze's point of view.
The two exchanged a glance, as if they had reached some kind of tacit understanding.
Almost simultaneously, Chen Ze and Qin Miyue each cast their spells.
Power surged from within the Flame Demon's heart, and a layer of scorching flames erupted around Chen Ze, as if to incinerate everything.
Tian Siyao waved her hand lightly, and the jade plate flew out, transforming into a beam of jade light that cut through the air and headed straight for the man.
A flicker of surprise crossed the man's eyes, but he quickly regained his composure.
He waved his hand, and a cold energy barrier immediately appeared in front of him, blocking the jade light and flames.
"Such powerful strength! Not only can he unleash ice, but he can also easily withstand our attacks." Qin Miyue bit her lip, anxious yet serious.
Chen Ze also felt a chill run down his spine. He knew that the battle was far from over, and that his opponent's true strength had not yet been fully revealed.
He secretly warned himself to be extremely careful, as this person was no ordinary individual.
At the same time, the man slowly walked out, breaking the previous silence: "Since you are so eager to die, then I will grant your wish."
"Don't think that just because I've been trapped here for thirty years, I can't kill you." As soon as he finished speaking, the atmosphere suddenly became heavy, as if the entire air had frozen.
Chen Ze felt a chill run down his spine, knowing that a real battle was about to break out.
At this critical moment, Chen Ze, like a fearless hunter, quickly took out his colorful tower.
A burst of multicolored light erupted, like the first rays of sunlight at dawn, illuminating the surrounding pitch-black space.
The colorful tower seemed to have a life of its own; its light seemed to contain all elements and power, converging into a massive current that surged outwards.
The middle-aged man's face changed instantly, like a nocturnal animal with nowhere to hide from the sun.
His brows were furrowed, his lips were pressed into a thin line, and a barely perceptible hint of fear flashed in his eyes.
"What is this?!" the middle-aged man asked through gritted teeth.
"This is my trump card, the Five-Colored Pagoda." Chen Ze sneered, the Five-Colored Pagoda in his hand was like a small mountain, steadily floating in front of him.
Chen Ze turned slightly to the side, nervously observing the other party's every move.
The appearance of the multicolored tower caused the entire square to tremble slightly.
This bizarre scene made the man's expression turn ferocious and terrifying.
"Do you think this can subdue me?" the middle-aged man roared, but a hint of insecurity crept into his voice.
He was clearly aware of the extraordinary nature of the colorful tower.
This is probably why the middle-aged man was here.
But Chen Ze saw right through it!
You're not capable of stealing my Five-Colored Tower!
"Whether I can control you or not is up to you." Chen Ze's lips curled up, revealing a smug look.
With a gentle wave of his hand, the five-colored light on the Five-Colored Tower became even more dazzling, as if five small rainbows were rotating around it.
At this moment, the many ghostly figures behind the middle-aged man also seemed to be affected by the colorful tower.
One of the ghostly figures that released flames suddenly had its flames extinguished, while another ghostly figure with five sharp fingers seemed to have been struck hard, staggering back several steps in pain.
"What do you think?" Chen Ze glanced at the restrained ghosts, his tone revealing an undeniable confidence.
The middle-aged man remained silent, knowing that the current situation was extremely unfavorable to him. His gaze was fixed on the multicolored tower floating in front of Chen Ze, as if trying to find a flaw in it.
At this moment, Tian Siyao stood quietly to the side, holding a jade sword, her gaze fixed on the confrontation between Chen Ze and the middle-aged man.
The jade sword trembled slightly in her hand, as if sensing the tense atmosphere.
"It seems you now understand that the Five-Colored Tower is no joke," Chen Ze said calmly, then turned to look at Tian Siyao, as if asking her about her next plans.
Tian Siyao nodded slightly, thinking to herself, "With the suppression of the Five-Colored Tower, things will be much easier from now on."
Moreover, I feel that the square is colorful, which echoes your colorful tower.
This is probably why they challenged us; they want your Five-Colored Tower…
Just then, the middle-aged man suddenly took a deep breath, as if he had made an important decision. He abruptly raised his head, his eyes flashing with a resolute light.
But at this moment, he did not make another move, as if he was waiting for something.
Then his figure gradually faded away.
Even though I know the man is still in the square, I can't see where he is.
The atmosphere immediately became even more tense. (End of Chapter)