thefictionvixens Chapter 238 Trap Activated, Ambush Unfolded
Chapter 238 Trap Activated, Ambush Unfolded
The atmosphere behind the Void Temple was as frozen as a block of ancient ice.
The elderly auctioneer in charge of the transaction was now completely drained of color from his face, his lips trembling, unable to utter a single complete sentence.
He watched helplessly as the space around him was completely torn apart and sealed off by streaks of blood-red light.
That savage, domineering, and irrational killing aura sent shivers down his spine, even through this old man who had lived for over a thousand years.
crazy!
Those lunatics from the Star Devouring Cult actually dared to activate such a high-level killing array on the territory of the Shadow Realm!
Are they trying to break ties with the film industry?
However, Su Chen, who was at the center of the storm, acted as if nothing had happened.
He even had the leisure to give the old man, who was almost paralyzed with fear, a reassuring look.
Although the other party is not receiving any goodwill at all right now.
"Dear Mr. 'Dust'... this... this..."
The old man stammered as he tried to say something.
For example, platitudes like "The film industry will never tolerate this kind of behavior."
But the terrifying killing intent had rendered him speechless.
Su Chen ignored him and simply turned around calmly.
His gaze seemed to penetrate the thick, restrictive walls.
They saw the "executioners" who had completely surrounded the area.
There are a total of 36 people.
Each of them exuded an aura that reached the threshold of the Eternal Star level.
Leading the group was the black-robed elder who had been nearly driven mad by him in the private room.
At this moment, the elder's face no longer showed the anger and loss of composure he had shown before.
Instead, there was an extreme cruelty and a hint of barely concealed astonishment.
"dust!"
The black-robed elder's voice came through the array, carrying a metallic, grating quality, echoing within the sealed space.
"I don't know what you are, nor what kind of sorcery you used to be able to devour the 'Reaper's Mark' personally set up by the sect leader!"
"But you made a fatal mistake!"
"Then you shouldn't be here, and you shouldn't have taken what doesn't belong to you!"
His voice suddenly rose, filled with an unquestionable commanding tone:
"Now, kneel down, hand over the fragments of the map, and offer your soul! Tell me all your secrets!"
"Perhaps I could consider leaving you a sliver of a chance for your true spirit to reincarnate!"
They want to capture him alive!
Su Chen instantly understood the other party's intention.
Killing yourself is merely a way to cut your losses.
But if they can capture him alive and interrogate him to reveal the secret of his ability to devour the "Reaper's Mark".
That would be an immeasurable gain for the Star Devouring Cult.
This is even more valuable than the fragments of the "Ark of Genesis" map itself!
"Oh?"
Su Chen's will clone let out a soft laugh. The sound wasn't loud, but it clearly reached the ears of everyone outside the formation.
"It sounds like you've got me cornered?"
"Even when death is imminent, you still dare to be stubborn!"
The black-robed elder was thoroughly enraged by his arrogant attitude:
"You think this is just a simple spatial confinement? Fool! This is the 'Blood Prison Soul-Severing Array'! Within the array, the laws of the soul will be completely distorted."
"Any life trapped inside will have its soul slowly crushed, transformed into the purest soul energy, becoming nourishment for the great formation!"
"For every second you stay inside, your soul's essence will be weakened! I'll see how long you can last!"
As soon as the elder finished speaking, Su Chen felt an invisible, cold force pressing in from all directions.
This force acts directly on the soul level, rendering ordinary defensive magic items completely ineffective.
Within the Divine Kingdom of Will, Su Chen's physical will stirred slightly, and a vast power of will surged forth, easily blocking the outside force.
"this one?"
Su Chen pursed his lips, feeling a little disappointed.
This so-called "Blood Prison Soul-Severing Array" sounds incredibly powerful, but its effect on oneself is about the same as a tickle.
His "Divine Kingdom of Will," blessed by the Seed of Earth, has reached a level of so high that it has exceeded the comprehension of this formation.
However, he didn't show it.
Now is not the time to lay all the cards on the table.
He was waiting, waiting for the perfect opportunity to strike back.
"Prophet, analyze the formation structure and identify the energy nodes and weak points," Su Chen commanded the AI in his mind.
"Analysis begins... The formation uses thirty-six 'Executioners' as energy base points, with the leading peak-level elder as the main control core. The energy flow path is complex, with three hundred and twenty-seven variable nodes... Simulation and deduction are underway to find a way to break the formation..."
While the "Prophet" was performing high-speed calculations, another part of Su Chen's mind was absorbed into the barrage space.
He needed to confirm whether that third-party force was still around.
Sure enough, in the comment section, a comment filled with schadenfreude and tense anticipation was flashing continuously.
[They've started fighting! They've really started fighting! Those mad dogs from the Star Devouring Cult have indeed made their move!]
[Good! The fiercer the better! Ideally, both sides should be severely injured! That guy called 'Dust' seems unfathomable; he definitely has some trump cards. Hopefully, we can kill as many of those Star Devouring Cult scum as possible!]
My chance... my chance is almost here! As long as they fight to the death, I'll have a chance to rush in and steal the remaining map! The Ark of Genesis... it will definitely be mine!
The source of this comment was none other than the "original owner" who had been tricked by Su Chen, Youying.
He didn't leave, just like the most cunning venomous snake, lurking in the shadows, waiting for the chance to deliver a fatal blow.
"very good."
A subtle, unnoticed smile curved the corners of Su Chen's lips.
"A venomous snake that is always ready to bite, if used properly, is far more useful than a bunch of mindless mad dogs."
A bolder and more vicious plan was rapidly taking shape in his mind.
He not only wanted to fight his way out of here, but also to dump this whole mess on the head of this unlucky guy named "Shadow".
"Looks like you won't admit your mistake until you see the coffin!"
Seeing that Su Chen had not responded for a long time, the black-robed elder had lost his last bit of patience.
His eyes flashed with murderous intent, and he suddenly waved his hand.
"Do it! First, cripple his limbs, crush his will! I want him to kneel before me like a dog, begging for mercy!"
"Yes, sir!"
The thirty-six "executioners" roared in unison, their terrifying energy instantly pushed to its limit.
The "Blood Prison Soul-Severing Array" suddenly contracted, and the blood-red light screen seemed to come alive, transforming into countless barbed soul chains that swept towards Su Chen from all directions!
Meanwhile, outside the formation, the black-robed elder personally took action.
A giant black hand, composed of pure laws of destruction, pierced through space and fiercely grabbed down towards Su Chen's head!
This is an ambush from all sides, a deadly trap!
Faced with this unprecedented crisis, Su Chen's will clone showed no panic whatsoever. Instead, it was like an actor who had been waiting for a long time and finally heard the signal to take the stage.
He bent his body slightly, assuming a starting position.
The time for a counterattack has come!