Chapter 1516 - 1501: Burning with Anxiety

Lin Chuan wanted to help them, but he himself was powerless, as his predicament had not yet been resolved!

Compared to those two people, Lin Chuan was in a slightly better position because he was merely restrained, with the surrounding air making it impossible for him to break free. His whole body felt extremely uncomfortable.

"Give up your resistance. I'm only using half my power, and yet you can't fight back. If I were to unleash all my power, you'd be crushed by the air!" Qin Zhengxiong said to Lin Chuan.

"If you want me to give up resisting, there's only one way—let me die!" Lin Chuan shouted angrily, stirring up some dust on the ground. The dust floated in the air, unable to settle due to the increased air density, leaving the area around Lin Chuan a hazy mess, obscuring everything inside.

Qin Zhengxiong appeared indifferent, as he had always believed in his own strength, where absolute power renders all techniques futile.

Qin Zhengxiong's heart skipped a beat, as he sensed something was amiss. The binding seemed to be forcefully breaking free by an overwhelming power, undoubtedly belonging to Lin Chuan. Yet, he was puzzled as to how Lin Chuan could possess such formidable strength to unwind his restraints!

This world harbors many secrets, like a person's willpower. If one's willpower is strong enough, not only can they break free slightly, but they could potentially liberate themselves entirely!

Lin Chuan's face flushed, and he panted heavily, using all his strength to halt the air from pressing in on him.

He glanced back at his companions, who were struggling to stand but couldn't muster the strength. Each movement caused them pain, yet despite their discomfort, they refused to give up because Lin Chuan hadn't given up. The four of them tried to grow stronger to fight on.

"Your efforts are futile, a path to your demise," Qin Zhengxiong sneered as he saw the three trying to stand, his disdain replacing the flash of surprise in his eyes. He extended his hand again, this time not at Lin Chuan, but at the other three. Hema and the others, aware of Qin Zhengxiong's abilities, quickly scattered, as it was impossible for him to hit all three at once.

Indeed, Qin Zhengxiong's attack hit nothing, leaving a large crater in the ground as the three had already fled, leaving only an empty hole.

Frustrated, Qin Zhengxiong launched another attack at them.

"Let's see how far you can run!" Qin Zhengxiong mocked Hema, as this attack was directed only at him. Hema evaded quickly, but this time the attack came with a locked-on aura, making escape impossible for him due to his weak strength.

An air ball, although transparent, made its outline vaguely visible. It was not just an ordinary air ball, but dozens of times heavier than steel because even the surrounding mist was absorbed into it. The intense air compression created a momentary vacuum, causing the surrounding air to rush in creating wind!

Even though Lin Chuan couldn't see outside, he sensed his fear. If this attack hit him, he would certainly die, let alone his partners, who were even weaker!

Lin Chuan struggled to compose himself, but his own anxiety prevented him, as his strength could only carve out a small space in his restraints. To escape entirely was beyond his capability. The powerful attack in front of him meant death was inevitable for its target!

The mere sound of the rushing air increased Lin Chuan's anxiety. Air compression roared, making sweat bead on Lin Chuan's forehead.

Qin Fang already left Qin Zhengxiong's side, knowing staying would only lead to her demise alongside his madness.

Qin Zhengxiong's hands trembled, and the ground around him had subsided about thirty centimeters due to the crushing weight of the energy ball!

"Haha, dying under my move is an honor!" Qin Zhengxiong grinned devilishly, looking terrifying as blood trickled from his mouth!

The three, despite being in separate directions, Xiao Han and Song Hui somehow felt a mysterious force pulling them toward Hema!

"Stay away!" Hema shouted, unable to break free from being targeted and stop them from closing in!

"Damn, you think I want this! My body won't move!" Song Hui cursed, unusually, under these circumstances!

"What to do!" Lin Chuan's heart burned with urgency, but he was unable to break free. If possible, he wished to trade places with them, to die instead of the innocent others.

"You've really used that move!" Qin Fang looked at Qin Zhengxiong in disbelief, knowing higher-ups sealed this technique unless absolutely necessary, but now it was too late.

"It's fine! I want to see how powerful the sealed move can be!" Qin Zhengxiong, straining under the weight, showed his voice trembling.

"But you..." Qin Fang wanted to speak, feeling more for him than before.

With difficulty, Qin Zhengxiong raised his head, looking at Qin Fang. "I know you've always resented me for joining this organization; now I tell you, it was all for you!" Qin Zhengxiong's words shocked Qin Fang, who lowered her head, eyes red at the corners.

"Don't worry! Once my power grows, I won't be controlled, and I can save you!" Qin Zhengxiong laughed, as the monitor on him broke under pressure, allowing him to speak his truth without interception.

"You're not worth this!" Qin Fang discovered the man she despised did so much for her, leaving her conflicted.

"I'm worth it!" Qin Zhengxiong, overcome emotionally, looked freer than before, eyes fixed on Qin Fang, observing every move.

"With the bloodline of Tian Mang, no one can sway my thoughts, and no one can force you into unwanted actions. I know each time you kill, your heart wrenches," Qin Zhengxiong, nearing madness, watched as the ball above him grew larger, symbolizing his life force being drained!

...

In the distant city of Beijing, inside a dimly lit room, three people were present, their forms indistinguishable.

"Ambitious wolf! Have you sent someone?" One person addressed the two black-clad individuals opposite.

"Does Qin Zhengxiong live or die?" A sweet female voice emitted from one of the black-clad figures.

"He can't live. Kill him before Lin Chuan does." The response surprised the woman speaking earlier, asking, "Can Lin Chuan survive?"

"Best not to ask more than you need to know, some things are dangerous to know!" The speaker warned the woman, not answering her. Blood mist rose beside the black figure, reminiscent of red True Qi around Lin Chuan. The woman, engulfed by the mist, felt true terror.

"Thank you for sparing me!"

...

Qin Fang understood what Qin Zhengxiong was doing but wished she could help Lin Chuan. Her inability brought great inner pain, tears swirling in her eyes.

Lin Chuan felt the binding on him lessen slightly. It wasn't an illusion. Qin Zhengxiong, focusing his energy on the air ball above, had no spare effort to control the air around Lin Chuan.