Chapter 398 - 243: Desperate Situation?

Chapter 398: Chapter 243: Desperate Situation?

Fang Yue turned around and saw the Black Shadow standing at the entrance of the stone chamber, an eerie smile on his face.

As the other party spoke, the Stone Sect slammed shut with a rumble.

Seeing this, Fang Yue’s heart sank. He knew the Black Shadow had outmaneuvered him.

"You think you can trap me with this mechanical Stone Sect? You’re far too naive."

Fang Yue said coldly. He didn’t panic at being trapped; instead, he seemed exceptionally calm.

But no one answered Fang Yue.

Fang Yue looked around. The stone chamber was silent, with only the sound of his own breathing echoing back at him.

Looking around, he understood. ’The Black Shadow has used this mechanical Stone Sect to trap me here.’

He guessed the other party must be very confident in this Stone Sect, which was why he hadn’t left a guard and had simply left.

He took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down. He knew the most important thing now was to find a way out.

He carefully observed the structure of the stone chamber and the mechanism of the Stone Sect, then slammed a heavy fist against it.

BOOM!

The Stone Sect took Fang Yue’s fierce blow, emitting a muffled sound and shaking the entire chamber. Yet, it didn’t budge an inch, showing no sign of opening.

Instead, the immense force of the impact shook quite a few stones loose from the chamber itself.

Fang Yue frowned. He hadn’t expected this Stone Sect to be so sturdy.

With his strength, he wouldn’t be able to smash it open quickly.

The chamber might even collapse before he could break through the Stone Sect.

If he were buried alive this deep underground, he wouldn’t survive, even with his current level of cultivation.

However, Fang Yue knew panicking was useless. Only by thinking calmly could he find a way to escape.

He once again scanned his surroundings, carefully observing every detail of the stone chamber.

Suddenly, his gaze fell upon the stone pedestal in the center of the chamber.

The black box.

’I should see what’s in this box first.’

Fang Yue walked toward the stone pedestal in the center of the chamber, his eyes locked on the black box.

Although the box wasn’t large, it exuded an indescribably mysterious aura that inspired a sense of awe.

He reached out and slowly lifted the box. It was exceptionally heavy, as if it weighed a ton, which made Fang Yue even more certain that there was something strange about it.

He carefully examined the lock on the box. It was an ancient, intricate mechanism, the likes of which he had never seen before—complex in structure and exquisitely crafted.

He knew opening this box would be no easy task.

However, Fang Yue didn’t give up. He took a deep breath and circulated the Primordial Qi in his body, attempting to use it to perceive the box’s internal structure and the principles of the lock’s mechanism.

As his Primordial Qi circulated, his senses gradually sharpened. He could clearly feel the waves of energy emanating from within the box and perceive the subtle connections within the lock.

After a period of deduction and experimentation, Fang Yue finally found the way to open it. He reached out and pressed gently on the lock in a few spots.

CLICK!

The lock made a crisp sound as the box slowly came open. Overjoyed, Fang Yue immediately lifted the lid.

Light burst from within the box as a powerful energy radiated outward. Fang Yue squinted, his eyes adjusting to the sudden brilliance.

As the light gradually faded, Fang Yue finally saw what was inside the box. It was a crystal-clear gemstone, radiating a captivating luster.

Fang Yue’s heart stirred. He could feel the immense energy contained within the gemstone.

He knew this was undoubtedly a precious treasure.

He carefully reached out and lifted the gemstone from the box.

The gemstone was cool to the touch, suffused with a mysterious power.

Fang Yue observed the gemstone closely, trying to understand its purpose and origin.

However, he knew nothing about gemstones and could only sense the powerful energy it was emitting.

He knew this gemstone was no ordinary object; it must have an extraordinary origin and purpose.

He decided to put the gemstone away for now and study it later, after he escaped.

However, just as he was about to put the gemstone away, something unexpected happened!

The gemstone suddenly unleashed a powerful suction force, and in an instant, every last bit of Primordial Qi in Fang Yue’s body was drained away.

A wave of weakness washed over Fang Yue. His body swayed, and he could barely remain on his feet.

He tried to rally his Primordial Qi to resist the suction, only to find it had vanished completely, without a single trace left behind.

"What... what’s happening?" Fang Yue’s voice trembled. He couldn’t understand why the gemstone had suddenly drained his Primordial Qi.

"What’s happening? You’re about to die here, that’s what’s happening. With your Primordial Qi gone, let’s see how you survive this!"

At that moment, the Stone Sect opened. The Black Shadow walked in, a sinister expression on his face. He looked at Fang Yue as if he were already a dead man.

So, the talk of trapping Fang Yue here to die was a lie. The real killing blow was the gemstone in the box.

The moment Fang Yue touched the gemstone, all of his Primordial Qi would be absorbed.

Then, he would come in and kill Fang Yue.

Dealing with someone who had lost their Primordial Qi would be a simple matter.

"Oh, is that right? Since you’ve come here to die, I’ll be happy to oblige!"

But at that moment, a smile touched the corner of Fang Yue’s lips.

Seeing Fang Yue’s smile, the Black Shadow couldn’t help but feel a flicker of doubt.

He didn’t understand why Fang Yue would be smiling at a time like this. After all, he had lost all his Primordial Qi; he should be a lamb to the slaughter.

However, what happened next left the Black Shadow completely stunned.

Suddenly, a powerful aura erupted from Fang Yue’s body. The furnace of his Qi and blood roared to life, and his gaze turned sharp as a newly drawn sword.

"You... How do you still have power?" the Black Shadow stammered in terror, unable to believe his eyes.

He had clearly seen the gemstone drain Fang Yue’s Primordial Qi. How could he still possess such a powerful aura?

"Who told you Primordial Qi was all I had?" Fang Yue said coldly, a hint of disdain in his eyes.

As it turned out, Fang Yue’s cultivation didn’t rely solely on Primordial Qi.

On the contrary, the vast majority of Fang Yue’s strength came from his physical body and his Qi Blood Power, which were far mightier than his Primordial Qi.

Therefore, while losing his Primordial Qi had an effect on Fang Yue, it was by no means fatal.

He still retained more than enough combat power to handle the crisis at hand.

The Black Shadow now realized he had made a fatal mistake. He had relied too heavily on the gemstone’s power, assuming that draining Fang Yue’s Primordial Qi was enough to guarantee an easy victory.

The moment he realized this, the Black Shadow turned to flee.

But this time, Fang Yue wasn’t about to give him the chance!

Fang Yue’s figure moved like lightning, appearing before the Black Shadow in an instant and slamming a vicious punch into his chest.

The Black Shadow’s face fell in horror. He hadn’t expected Fang Yue to be so fast; he had no time to dodge.

BANG!

Struck by Fang Yue’s punch, the Black Shadow was sent flying as if hit by lightning, crashing heavily against the stone wall and spitting up a mouthful of blood.

He struggled to stand but found his body was so grievously injured he couldn’t move.

"Who... Who are you?"

The Black Shadow stared at Fang Yue in horror, unable to comprehend how he could still unleash such immense combat power after losing his Primordial Qi.

"I’m the one who’s going to take your life," Fang Yue said coldly, a murderous glint in his eyes.

He knew the Black Shadow was an extremely dangerous person who had to be eliminated quickly, or there would be endless trouble later.

Hearing Fang Yue’s words, the Black Shadow felt a wave of despair wash over him.

He knew he was done for.

He had thought his plan was flawless and that he could kill Fang Yue with ease, but he never expected his target to be so powerful that he could turn the tables on him.

"You... you can’t kill me! I’m..."

The Black Shadow tried to use his identity to threaten Fang Yue, but his words were cut short by another of Fang Yue’s punches.

"I don’t care who you are. Today, you die here!" Fang Yue declared, his tone firm.

He knew that showing the slightest mercy or hesitation toward an enemy would only bring greater trouble upon himself.