Chapter 527

Chapter 527: Rebattle

The mountains stood tall, and the peaks soared into the sky.

Wang Chen’s gaze pierced through the lightly floating mist and landed on a steep mountain peak.

He was now situated about twenty to thirty miles away from the Wei Hall. Although it wasn’t far, he had already ventured deep into the mountains.

The mountains of the Underworld Realm differed from those of the Mountain-Sea Realm; the rolling hills lacked lush forests. Most areas were covered by strange thorny vines and wild grasses, with bare rocky outcrops that looked barren and treacherous.

Some regions had withered trees, their black branches grasping at the air like frozen Evil Spirits!

Here, the negative energy was much more intense, with small and large caves visible everywhere. Some howled with chilling winds, while others were unfathomable, hiding unknown giants within.

The second evil nest that Wang Chen discovered was located on the peak ahead.

This evil nest resembled a giant beehive, like a black tumor clinging to the mountainside, provoking an uncomfortable sensation just by looking at it.

Surrounding the evil nest lay hundreds of smaller black nests.

Countless dark red insects flew in and out of these black nests, buzzing sounds audible from a distance.

But the largest evil nest remained utterly still.

Wang Chen’s instincts told him that this evil nest was even stronger and more terrifying than the swamp evil nest he had destroyed earlier!

Therefore, this time, he did not charge in recklessly.

After careful observation, Wang Chen decided to deal with the black nests around the evil nest first.

He would eliminate these potential obstacles before concentrating his firepower on the target.

He silently glided above a rock, forming a spell with his hands to cast the Fire Crow Technique.

In a breath’s time, a blazing Fire Crow materialized out of thin air, suddenly unfolding its fiery wings and soaring into the sky.

It flew high up and suddenly dove toward the nearest black nest!

Buzz—

The flying insects gathered in the black nest seemed to sense the danger, surging out in a mass, recklessly confronting the Fire Crow.

The two sides collided fiercely in midair, and the sound of crackling thunder filled the air as countless insects ignited and exploded.

But there were simply too many flying insects, and they surrounded the Fire Crow, slowing its speed and diminishing its destructive power.

More and more insects streamed out of the black nest, one batch after another, determinedly following their predecessors.

Not only that, but the surrounding black nests also appeared to be stimulated, pouring out thousands of flying insects to join the battle against the Fire Crow.

Though the Fire Crow Technique was powerful, it couldn’t withstand such a drain; soon, the flames dimmed and fragmented.

In the end, before even getting close to the black nest, it vanished without a trace.

This outcome surprised Wang Chen to some extent.

He noticed that the flying insects from the black nests seemed to have a command; their interception of the Fire Crow was well-coordinated.

After destroying the Fire Crow, the black nest insects rapidly gathered in the air to form a swirling red cloud, sweeping toward Wang Chen.

Had he been discovered?

Wang Chen’s eyes gleamed as he spread his arms wide, fully activating the Fire Crow Technique.

Having long achieved perfect mastery of the Fire Crow Technique, he summoned dozens of Fire Crows into the sky in an instant, their blazing wings cutting through the air.

Unlike his earlier probes, these Fire Crows, though dispersed, were meticulously controlled by Wang Chen’s divine essence, forming a formidable formation above him.

The blazing wings flapped, and the flames soared, illuminating the heavens like a vast fiery net, ensnaring the approaching swarm of flying insects within its deadly reach.

In moments, countless flying insects were consumed by the raging flames, their explosive demise echoing like a relentless downpour on banana leaves.

The sky rained with the charred remains of insects.

Wang Chen stood resolute on the rocky outcrop, channeling his spiritual energy relentlessly, summoning Fire Crow after Fire Crow into the fray.

As more Fire Crows joined the formation, their collective power grew overwhelming. No matter how many flying insects surged forward, they were reduced to lifeless husks.

The insect swarm, failing to break through after several attempts, shifted tactics, scattering into smaller groups to assault Wang Chen from all sides.

There was indeed a mastermind behind them!

Wang Chen understood this clearly, yet he remained unshaken.

He commanded the swirling Fire Crows to encircle him, forming an impenetrable barrier of flames that repelled every incoming flying insect.

Not a single insect could breach this fiery defense!

The black nest insects, though numerous, were not infinite. After a relentless onslaught, no new reinforcements emerged.

Wang Chen systematically eradicated the remaining flying insects in the air, then directed the Fire Crows to advance toward the black nests.

He approached the canopy of the black nests, and time seemed to stand still.

Suddenly, a torrential rain of fire descended, engulfing the black nests in a fiery deluge.

The flames, infused with the pure Yang energy of Wang Chen’s spiritual power, burned with an intensity that could melt metal and purge evil.

As thousands of flames rained down, a significant portion of the mountain was consumed by the inferno.

Over a hundred black nests were simultaneously engulfed.

These nests, seemingly alive, writhed and convulsed under the scorching flames, spewing jets of black liquid in a desperate attempt to resist.

Some nests, unable to withstand the onslaught, burst apart with a sharp "pop."

Yet, a few flames that landed on the Evil Nests extinguished silently, leaving no trace of their presence.

Beneath this eerie calm, Wang Chen sensed a chilling malice.

It had locked onto him with unwavering focus!

This sensation was profoundly mysterious, but Wang Chen knew it was no illusion.

He took a deep breath and unleashed the Fire Crow Technique repeatedly, summoning more Fire Crows to intensify the bombardment.

The Fire Crow Technique, a Purple Palace-level spell, required immense spiritual energy with each perfected-level Fire Crow summoned.

For most cultivators of his rank, their dantian’s power would falter under such strain.

Though Wang Chen’s spiritual energy was not vastly superior to his peers, he drew upon the nearly boundless reserves of the Heavenly Net for Exorcising Evil, accumulated over four to five months.

Thus, with his full power unleashed, the Fire Crows he summoned seemed endless.

The rain of fire came in relentless waves, accompanied by the majestic swirl of flame birds, their beauty rivaling the splendor of fireworks on New Year’s Eve.

Yet, this beauty was laced with destruction!

The sea of fire expanded, engulfing even the largest Evil Nests, which endured the flames alongside the surrounding black nests.

The intensity of the flames threatened to melt the entire mountain peak!

Boom!

The mountain rocks shattered, and debris scattered as countless black stones were drawn together by an invisible force, rapidly coalescing into a towering rock giant over five to six meters tall.

"Roar—"

It stood amidst the sea of fire, unleashing an earth-shaking roar directed at Wang Chen!