Chapter 435

Chapter 435: Caged Death Match

Boom!

The right foot of the City God statue heavily stomped down on the ground.

The spot where it landed instantly caved in, sending the rocks laid on the surrounding floor flying into the air like cannonballs shooting out in all directions.

The entire grand hall shook violently!

At this moment, Wang Chen was darting backward toward the exit of the hall.

His palms trembled uncontrollably, with tiny cracks appearing on the surface of his skin. Although no blood seeped out, his muscles and bones had already sustained damage.

This was the result of Wang Chen taking the hit from the great mace of the City God statue with his bare hands!

The strength of this statue exceeded the limits of his Invulnerable Vajra form; another blow like that would easily shatter his grip, potentially breaking his hands.

Without a doubt, this giant was the strongest opponent Wang Chen had ever faced!

Under such circumstances, Wang Chen resolutely abandoned the idea of engaging in Close Combat and decided to keep his distance, using his flying sword to fight.

However, the next moment, his back slammed against an impenetrable iron wall.

Boom!

Wang Chen’s face suddenly changed.

He realized that the door of the City God Temple had closed at some point, and an invisible force shrouded the entire hall, forming a sealed cage!

The sensation against his back felt extremely solid and heavy, surely not something he could break with a few strikes!

Clearly, the City God statue had just unleashed some form of powerful beings, turning the temple into an arena.

A fight to the death arena for both parties!

Sliding down against the door, he realized he couldn’t escape!

In normal circumstances, Wang Chen could have easily gotten out, as his ability to Shorten the Earth had reached a very high level; once activated, he could teleport hundred steps in an instant.

However, the unique environment of the Nine Dragons underground palace restricted the use of this spell.

Just a little more time and distance, and Wang Chen found himself trapped in this cage.

Now he had to face the life-and-death struggle against the massive City God statue.

This statue was neither a monster nor Evil Spirits; it harbored no trace of malice or bloodlust.

This meant that the Heavenly Net for Exorcising Evil had no effect on it.

Wang Chen speculated that it was most likely the mechanical puppets constructed by the ancient immortal sect that built the Nine Dragons underground palace, now activated by him for some unknown reason, forcing him into a BOSS battle.

The moment his feet hit the ground, Wang Chen completely calmed down.

He felt neither anxious nor regretful, focusing his gaze on the City God statue that was steadily advancing toward him, suddenly activating the Chini Sword on his back.

Clang!

This top-tier spirit sword shot out of its sheath in an instant, carrying blazing flames and a rumbling thunder sound, shooting upward toward the statue’s head.

The City God statue was massive, yet its reflexes were anything but slow. It swiftly raised the great mace in its hand, blocking the attack right in front of itself.

Sizzle~

The flying sword struck the mace, erupting into a shower of sparks and producing a grating sound that sent shivers down one’s spine.

The material of this weapon was a mystery; even with Wang Chen channeling ninety percent of his magic power into his top-tier spirit sword, it only managed to pierce the mace by an inch, unable to penetrate further.

Smack!

The City God statue swung its massive palm, forcefully swatting the Chini Sword away.

The spirit sword trembled with a mournful cry, its sword light dimming significantly, clearly damaged by the impact.

Realizing the gravity of the situation, Wang Chen quickly recalled the flying sword.

Having refined the Chini Sword for so long, he had established a deep spiritual connection with it, allowing him to control it effortlessly even from a distance.

Thus, he was acutely aware of the sword’s condition.

The City God statue’s strength was overwhelming, far beyond what his Invulnerable Vajra could endure.

Nor was it something the Chini Sword could withstand in a direct clash.

To prevent further damage, Wang Chen immediately stored the spirit sword in his Xumi Ring.

What now?

Without his strongest weapon, how could he possibly face such a formidable foe?

The City God statue gave him no time to strategize, swinging its great mace down toward him with relentless force.

The mace radiated a yellowish glow!

Wang Chen felt the space around him solidify, as if trapped in an invisible force that disrupted the flow of his magic power.

Though the mace descended slowly, it carried an unstoppable destructive power, bearing down on him with crushing weight.

If this blow landed, even with the protection of his Spirit Light Shield, Wang Chen would be hard-pressed to survive.

“Break!”

In a desperate move, Wang Chen spread his arms and gave a powerful shake. Every joint in his body cracked loudly.

A faint golden light emanated from his body surface, and his body expanded, growing nearly a foot taller in an Instant.

Behind him, the fierce Heavenly Dragon Manifestation materialized, its claws bared and ready to strike.

This was the ultimate expression of the Heavenly Dragon Vajra True Method, and his aura surged to its peak.

In the next moment, Wang Chen broke free from the gravitational constraints and shot toward the City God statue like a bolt of lightning.

He slipped between the statue’s legs.

Boom!

The great mace slammed into the ground with a deafening crash, creating a massive crater.

Having maneuvered behind the City God statue, Wang Chen did not retreat. Instead, he abruptly stopped and slammed both palms onto the ground.

Turn Fossil to Mud!

Wang Chen had long since mastered the Earth and Stone Technique to perfect mastery. Using this Qi Training level spell, he had previously excavated hundreds of tunnels and dozens of hidden chambers.

His spellcasting experience was vast, and his understanding and control of spells had reached unparalleled heights.

This time, Wang Chen poured every ounce of his magic power into the Earth and Stone Technique.

The floor of the City God Temple was composed of ten-foot-square stone slabs, incredibly hard and durable.

Moreover, it was thick and solid.

Yet, under Wang Chen’s spell, large sections of the rocky ground transformed into soft mud in an instant.

Not just the surface, but dozens of feet underground, his magic power created a vast, treacherous mud pit.

The City God statue, towering over seven zhang tall and immensely heavy, immediately sank into the mud, quickly submerged up to its waist.

Though it was a mechanical puppet, it clearly possessed a degree of combat intelligence. Its body flashed with yellow light, and the surrounding soft mud rapidly solidified back into hardness.

The statue braced itself with one arm, attempting to rise.

But Wang Chen, having finally trapped it, would not let it escape so easily.

He leaped up and struck the statue’s head with both palms.

Once again, he activated Turn Fossil to Mud!

If he couldn’t break it, he would melt it. Though the Earth and Stone Technique was a small spell at the Qi Training level, it could produce remarkable results when used strategically.

Wang Chen wasn’t sure if this method could defeat the City God statue.

But he had no choice—he had to take the gamble!