Chapter 45 - 45: A New Threat Awakens
Li Jun stepped out of the ruined chamber, his body aching but his mind sharper than ever. The weight of the battle lingered, yet something far more pressing gnawed at him—the Abyssal Seal.
The name echoed in his thoughts, a whisper carried by the remnants of the Forgotten King's cursed energy.
If that was only a fragment of the power sealed away, then what lies beyond it?
A chilling wind swept through the ancient ruins. The air was unnaturally still, as if the world itself held its breath.
Li Jun activated his All-Knowing Eye, scanning his surroundings.
For a moment, there was nothing.
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Then—a disturbance.
A crack in space.
His heart pounded as dark mist began to swirl in the distance, coiling like a living entity.
That energy... it doesn't belong to this world.
A deep growl rumbled from within the mist.
Li Jun instinctively tightened his grip on his sword. His wounds hadn't fully healed, but retreating wasn't an option.
From the swirling void, a figure emerged—a towering beast with obsidian scales and piercing red eyes. Its presence radiated a suffocating aura, far beyond anything he had faced before.
Li Jun's mind raced. His All-Knowing Eye flickered with rapid analysis.
[Analyzing...]
Entity: Abyssal Guardian
Rank: ???
Threat Level: Extreme
Weakness: Unknown
The mist around the creature pulsed violently as it locked eyes with Li Jun.
You are not supposed to be here.
Its voice wasn't spoken, but carved directly into his mind.
Li Jun's grip on his sword never wavered.
And yet, here I stand.
The beast let out a low chuckle, its massive claws flexing.
Then let's see if you can leave.