An Alchemist's Path to Eternity

Chapter 639: Battle in the Cavern; Pursuit Across a Thousand Li (Teaser)

Suddenly, Yousha's alluring figure trembled as confusion vanished from her eyes, replaced by sharp clarity.

"Something's wrong!" she cried. "Fellow Daoist He, wake up!"

He Lianyun jolted as her cry pierced through his mind, and he snapped back to his senses. Above, Luo Chen let out a muffled grunt. He glanced toward Yousha in surprise as she had actually seen through his Spirit Beguilement.

Moments ago, when he clashed head-on with Hermit Xiao's divine soul, the protection of the Forsaken Black Chess Piece had allowed him to unleash his Grandmaster-level Soul Intimidation and Perfection-level Spirit Beguilement without restraint. Only by clashing directly in the opponent's strongest domain had he been able to deliver such a decisive, fatal strike.

That victory had greatly strengthened Luo Chen's confidence in his mastery of divine soul assault. Compared to Hermit Xiao, both Yousha and He Lianyun's divine soul foundations were clearly far inferior. Having slain one of them instantly, his overwhelming momentum should have crushed their will. Yet, under such circumstances, his Spirit Beguilement had failed entirely and even rebounded slightly against him.

"I underestimated you, wretch," Luo Chen said coldly.

Bai Meiling's face tightened with concern as she watched Luo Chen rub at his temples and the corners of his eyes, suppressing the lingering sting of backlash. His cold tone caused sweat to stream down He Lianyun's back. It was they who had truly underestimated Luo Chen—or rather, Luo Chen's concealment had been far too flawless. Even Hermit Xiao, cautious as he was, had been deceived.

"Wretch?" Yousha echoed. "We go together! Either he dies today, or we do. Fellow...