Chapter 1665: Chapter 820: Successful Escape, Studying the Flame Codex
Just as they were about to reach the stone platform, Elder Bai suddenly opened his eyes, his sharp gaze sweeping towards Luo Chen and Qing Shuang.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang were shocked, but there was no retreat; they could only brace themselves and continue forward.
Elder Bai slowly stood up, revealing a teasing in his eyes: “I knew you would return.”
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang exchanged a glance, a trace of surprise flashing in their eyes: “How did you know?”
Elder Bai smiled faintly, his voice echoing in the cave: “Though you hid well, the aura of the Flame Tome can’t be completely concealed. I’ve long sensed its presence, just waiting for you to fall into the trap.”
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang’s hearts sank; they knew escaping easily would be difficult this time.
Qing Shuang tightly gripped Luo Chen’s hand, the pair readying themselves for the imminent battle.
“In that case, there’s no need for us to hide anymore.” Luo Chen said deeply, his eyes resolute, prepared to fight Elder Bai.
The burly man in golden armor beside Elder Bai laughed heartily: “Find the item, and I’ll let you go, otherwise there’s only one path—death!”
Luo Chen took a deep breath, knowing this battle was unavoidable.
He slowly reached for the Blood Slaughter Blade at his waist, a cold murderous aura emanating from the blade, contrasting sharply with the heat in the cave.
“Elder Bai, there’s no deep-seated hatred between us, why resort to arms?” Luo Chen sought a last chance for a peaceful resolution.
Elder Bai shook his head, a trace of ruthlessness flashing in his eyes: “Young man, you don’t understand, in this Cultivation Realm, treasures are power, and power is everything. The Flame Tome you hide is of great significance to me.”
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang exchanged a glance, knowing now there was no choice but to fight.
Luo Chen clenched the Blood Slaughter Blade, while Qing Shuang began casting spells, readying for the imminent battle.
The burly man in golden armor saw this, roared, and brandished the magic artifact in his hand, charging at Luo Chen first.
Luo Chen’s form flickered, dodging the armor-clad man’s attack, while the Blood Slaughter Blade traced a crimson arc, aimed directly at the opponent’s vital spot.
Qing Shuang, positioned in the rear, cast spells, waves of cold emanating from her hands, countering the cave’s heat, forming a strange spectacle.
Elder Bai observed this, smiling faintly, not eager to strike but quietly watching Luo Chen and Qing Shuang’s battle.
Luo Chen and the armor-clad man exchanged several rounds; though the opponent was powerful, Luo Chen maintained the upper hand with his agile movement technique and the sharpness of the Blood Slaughter Blade.
Qing Shuang’s spells gradually took effect, the armor-clad man’s movements began to slow.
Elder Bai saw this and finally decided to act personally.
He gently waved his hand, instantly dissolving Qing Shuang’s spell.
Luo Chen was startled at this, knowing Elder Bai’s strength far surpassed his and Qing Shuang’s.
“Young ones, you’ve done your best, but you’re still too inexperienced.” Elder Bai’s voice carried a hint of regret.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang knew they had to give their all.
Luo Chen shouted, the Blood Slaughter Blade blazed with dazzling crimson light, a powerful force surging from the blade, rushing towards Elder Bai.
Elder Bai saw this, a trace of appreciation in his eyes: “Impressive, your Blood Slaughter Blade indeed has some merit.”
He lightly waved his hand, a more enormous force meeting Luo Chen’s attack.
The two forces collided in mid-air, erupting with deafening thunderous sounds.
Rocks began to fall within the cave, the entire cavern seemingly trembling.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang were pushed back by the force, knowing if this continued, they wouldn’t be able to withstand Elder Bai’s power.
“Qing Shuang, we have to use that move.” Luo Chen said quietly to Qing Shuang.
Qing Shuang nodded, understanding the move Luo Chen mentioned was their last hope.
The two began concentrating, gathering all their strength together.
Elder Bai saw this, a trace of surprise in his eyes: “Oh? It seems you have some secrets.”
Radiant light began emanating from Luo Chen and Qing Shuang, their power rapidly increasing.
Elder Bai saw this, finally deciding to hold nothing back, starting to cast his strongest spell.
The air in the cave seemed to freeze, all the cultivators held their breath, tightly watching this showdown of strength.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang’s combined attack finally completed, a massive column of light shooting from them, directed at Elder Bai.
Elder Bai’s spell simultaneously completed, an even larger wave of energy rushing towards Luo Chen and Qing Shuang.
The two forces met in mid-air, exploding with unprecedented brilliance.
The entire cave shook under the force’s impact as if it might collapse at any moment.
Ultimately, the light dissipated, revealing Luo Chen and Qing Shuang’s figures to everyone.
Though exhausted, they stood firm.
Elder Bai meanwhile stood in place, blood already visible at the corner of his mouth.
From this point, it was evident Elder Bai sustained considerable injuries in the recent attack.
The armor-clad man witnessed this scene, his expression changed drastically; he hadn’t expected these seemingly ordinary cultivators to contend with Elder Bai to such an extent.
Elder Bai wiped away the blood from his mouth, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes: both surprise and admiration.
“You two are indeed extraordinary.” Though Elder Bai’s voice was calm, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang could feel its weight.