"You… where did you two pop out from?!"
In the short span of one minute, Du Duanchang's worldview had been shattered.
He had been completely dominating moments ago, keeping the higher-ups of the Spiritual Energy Association and the major universities holed up in their command center, too afraid to emerge. KA Nshu Wu. Xià.
Yet, in such a brief time, people were walking to and fro right in front of him.
It was as if they were strolling through their own living rooms.
This was a battlefield!
Moreover, it was the battlefield with the strongest oppressive aura and the most intense combat within the entire trial grounds. And they were just walking around like this?!
Du Duanchang's teeth gnashed with frustration, and he was about to make a move.
Suddenly, Zhang Chen and Zhao Xiyue also vanished from their positions.
When they reappeared, they were holding Zhang Mo's schoolbag, hoisting him into the air.
"Ah, Dad, my stomach hurts. I don't know how it happened after school, but I ended up here!"
Zhang Mo explained nervously.
"This is not a place for you to be. Students should act like students!"
"Let Aunt Xiyue take you back to class. I'll feel at ease with her watching you!"
As Zhang Chen spoke, he waved his left hand.
A portal slowly opened.
With a slight push, he tossed Zhang Mo into the portal.
Zhao Xiyue smiled helplessly and followed him in.
"Aunt? School? What kind of relationships are these? It's so messy!"
"You guys really don't respect me at all. Go to hell!"
Du Duanchang roared.
He could tell Zhang Chen was very powerful, so he didn't intend to fight him one-on-one. Instead, he mobilized all the demon spirits present.
"Roar!"
Instantly, terrifying roars echoed through the heavens.
"So noisy!"
Zhang Chen frowned and casually snapped his fingers.
*Snap!*
*Whoosh…*
In an instant, the surging tide of demon spirits transformed into wisps of white mist and slowly dissipated…
The thick fog gradually cleared after a while.
The guards revealed expressions of infinite shock and fear.
Such a powerful enemy was annihilated with a mere flick of a finger?!
"I need to find the people inside. Make way!"
Zhang Chen said and walked directly towards the command center.
Upon witnessing Zhang Chen's terrifying display, who would dare to obstruct him?
Some of the weaker and more timid guards were so terrified their legs were rooted to the spot, their bodies as if petrified.
They watched helplessly as Zhang Chen walked through the crowd and reached the entrance of the command center.
"You can't open that door. Unless someone inside unlocks it, then…"
A captain kindly warned.
However, before he could finish speaking, a complex mechanical whirring sound was heard, and then, the door opened on its own.
It was as if the lock had come to life.
"Tell me, where is your enemy's headquarters?"
Upon entering, Zhang Chen saw familiar faces like Xu Linna, Xu Ruina, and Tang Houde. He was momentarily stunned, then asked directly.
"Zhang Chen? How did you get in?!"
"Is this that golden highlight?!"
"Didn't we get surrounded?!"
"What in the world is going on?!"
Everyone in the command center was completely bewildered by Zhang Chen's appearance, and no one answered his question.
"Ruina, you tell me!"
Zhang Chen walked towards Zhou Feifei, directly put his arm around her slender waist, and kissed her.
"Mmph! What are you doing… You…"
Zhou Feifei struggled desperately.
But her strength was insignificant compared to Zhang Chen's.
He was actually kissing her publicly like this?!
Before she could make any further moves, memories from her past life flooded her mind.
"So that's how it is!"
After a long while, Zhang Chen and Xu Ruina separated.
In reality, it didn't take that long to awaken memories; the rest of the time was entirely due to their genuine feelings.
"Katerina should be at Chongmen Academy, the student council president!"
After being awakened, Xu Ruina's entire demeanor changed.
"The red-haired spirit maiden, Katerina? What are you looking for her for? She's on a secret mission!"
The dean of Chongmen Academy asked warily.
"Tell me where she is!"
Zhang Chen inquired.
"Why should I… Beyond the Northern Territory, in Nan Shiling, it's rumored to be the lair of Nightfall…"
The dean of Chongmen Academy, who had been stubborn a moment ago, suddenly seemed hypnotized and answered truthfully.
Zhang Chen had only a rough understanding of the Netherworld Mushroom's mind-control abilities before.
Since absorbing the pink crystal, he could easily imitate any skill, even alter and create laws.