Chapter 674

Chapter 674: Struggling for the Golden Core (Part 2)

Under the activation of magical power, the Supreme Mysterious Spirit Dragon True Form Image suddenly unfurled!

During his watch over the Northern Evil Eye, Wang Chen had explored the surrounding area.

Aside from the core location of the Evil Eye, he had thoroughly examined most places and discovered a subterranean dark river.

This dark river was not particularly special, but its water contained a certain amount of spirit gas.

And this spirit gas was precisely the energy that activated the power of the Supreme Mysterious Spirit Dragon True Form Image!

Thus, over the past days, Wang Chen had gone to the subterranean dark river almost every day to gather spirit gas for the True Form image.

Over time, the spirit gas contained within this treasure map had become quite rich.

As the saying goes, "Train the soldiers for a thousand days to use them for one moment," and now was exactly the time for the Supreme Mysterious Spirit Dragon True Form Image to shine.

The treasure map unfolded in an instant, reaching over ten feet long, just enough to protect Wang Chen underneath, glowing with upper spirits and bringing the images on the map to life.

It successfully withstood Master Ye’s attack with his life treasure!

One fled while the other chased; the copper bell soared through the air, emitting endless light, its destructive power descending as if it were infinite and vast.

Meanwhile, the Supreme Mysterious Spirit Dragon True Form Image fluttered and danced like a spirit dragon, flying gracefully and undulating. Although it seemed capable of breaking with one blow, it stood firm against the copper bell without any sign of retreat.

"What a treasure!"

Seeing the Supreme Mysterious Spirit Dragon True Form Image, Master Ye behind was not shocked but rather pleased.

He believed this was the secret hidden within Wang Chen, a treasure that was at least a high-level magical treasure!

Forcing Wang Chen to reveal this secret made the Golden Core true master feel it was entirely worth it to personally take action against a junior, disregarding his own pride.

He chuckled and said, “Junior, hand over the treasure map, and I might spare your life!”

Wang Chen ignored him, desperately racing forward.

Master Ye sneered, “Let’s see how far you can run!”

This Golden Core true master knew very well that at this point, unless Wang Chen was foolish, he could not think that handing over the treasure map would ensure his survival.

He said this merely to disturb Wang Chen’s mindset and affect his control over the treasure.

However, Wang Chen’s heart was as firm as iron, showing not the slightest tremor.

This made Master Ye feel embarrassed, and he quietly grew ruthless!

In this Malevolent Energy Area, Master Ye did not believe Wang Chen could run to the ends of the earth; once caught, he would not kill Wang Chen instantly.

Instead, he planned to extract his soul and refine his essence, letting this ungrateful junior experience the true master’s methods!

Thus, the two pursued each other, but at this moment, Master Ye was not in a hurry to capture Wang Chen. He controlled his life treasure, maintaining oppressive force and intimidation over Wang Chen, wanting to see what other tricks he might have up his sleeve!

During the chase, they entered the core area of the Evil Eye.

Originally, the core area was teeming with magical spirits and evil spirits.

Wang Chen and Master Ye’s sudden intrusion was akin to throwing two large stones into a calm pond, instantly causing ripples to spread out.

Magical spirits surged forward, strange sounds echoed, and the dance of the demons was colorful and chaotic!

However, as the light from the copper bell shone upon them, they immediately let out agonizing screams, emitting gray smoke and scattering in all directions to escape.

Master Ye’s life treasure, infused with pure Yang energy and refined through years of his dedication, possessed an overwhelming destructive power to suppress evil and shatter anomalies—far beyond what these evil spirits could withstand.

Had Wang Chen not held the Supreme Mysterious Spirit Dragon True Form Image above his head, he would have long been crushed by the overwhelming pressure.

In truth, this area also harbored "ferocious"-level evil spirits.

However, these spirits possessed higher intelligence and, fearing Master Ye and the copper bell, dared not approach recklessly.

Yet, by this point, Master Ye’s earlier composure had begun to wane.

The negative energy spewing from the Evil Eye exerted increasing pressure on him, forcing him to expend more of his magical power to shield himself.

The situation felt dire.

The surroundings were saturated with an overwhelming concentration of negative energy, with no trace of spiritual energy to be found. Even a single breath would damage one’s liver and lungs.

Even a Golden Core cultivator had to seal their mouth and nose, shutting all pores and acupoints to prevent contamination.

Otherwise, the risk of corruption was high.

Yet, Wang Chen appeared entirely unaffected!

This further convinced Master Ye that the Supreme Mysteless Spirit Dragon True Form Image was Wang Chen’s ultimate treasure and secret.

The pace of both men slowed.

The earth harbored five energies, with negative energy being one of them, and the Evil Eye served as the vent for this malevolent force from the earth’s veins. Ordinary cultivators wouldn’t dare approach, let alone enter the core area.

That Master Ye and Wang Chen had chased each other to this place was already an extraordinary feat.

The former, with his high cultivation level and the protection of his life treasure, and the latter, though significantly weaker, possessing the Immortal body technique and Celestial Cloak, had both pushed their defenses to the limit.

Even Nascent Soul true immortals would not dare venture into the Evil Eye alone, as they would not last long.

Master Ye’s confidence dwindled as they drew closer to the Evil Eye.

He began to feel uneasy.

Wang Chen’s actions seemed more like a desperate bid for self-destruction, preferring to perish in the Evil Eye rather than let Master Ye gain the upper hand.

Or was he attempting to drag Master Ye down with him?

Though this Golden Core true master was confident in his ability to escape, if Wang Chen chose to destroy himself rather than surrender, all of Master Ye’s schemes would come to nothing.

With this thought, Master Ye hesitated no longer. He channeled all his magical power, causing the Golden Core within his energy field to blaze with light.

As his energy surged, the destructive power of the copper bell intensified!

The Supreme Mysterious Spirit Dragon True Form Image, which had been hovering three feet above Wang Chen’s head, was forcefully pressed downward.

At that moment, Wang Chen suddenly halted.

Had he reached his limit?

Seeing this, Master Ye was overjoyed and prepared to unleash a devastating strike with his life treasure.

What he never anticipated was that Wang Chen would suddenly lunge at him, raising his palm to strike directly at his chest.

In that instant, the Golden Core true master felt a mix of absurdity and disbelief.

A mere Purple Palace cultivator daring to challenge a Golden Core?

He sneered coldly, neither dodging nor retreating, and met the strike with his own palm.

Bang!

A heavy thud echoed as their palms collided.

Master Ye staggered slightly, his heart filled with shock!

The force behind Wang Chen’s strike was unexpectedly on par with his own.

Even more alarming was that Wang Chen’s power was purely physical.

A body cultivator!

This was something Master Ye had never considered. Wang Chen’s mastery in body cultivation far surpassed his magical abilities, reaching a level that could rival a Golden Core cultivator.

Under normal circumstances, Master Ye would not have been concerned.

No matter how strong a body cultivator was, they could hardly match a magical cultivator of the same tier.

But here, in the core area of the Evil Eye, even his most potent spells were difficult to cast.

In close combat, a body cultivator held the advantage!

If Wang Chen were merely a Purple Palace-level body cultivator, Master Ye would not have worried.

But Wang Chen had clearly demonstrated the strength of a Golden Core body cultivator.

Master Ye suddenly felt as though he had fallen into a trap!