Chapter 462: Mutation (II)
Chapter 462: Mutation (II)
"Golden light! Damn it, I finally found you again. This time, I won't let you slip away!"In the darkness, a burly young man spotted the reappearing golden light and was overjoyed. This was not his first time seeing it. It was the third. The previous two times, by the time he chased it down, the light had vanished.
"This time, it won't!" the man sneered as he activated his escape technique and shot toward Lin Zheyu.
Lin Zheyu had long anticipated the dangers lurking in the darkness. This wasn't his first time using Origin Force outside the demon god barrier to enhance his strength. Compared to inside the barrier, it was much safer here. The process only took a few breaths to complete.
Though even a few breaths could feel long for cultivators, Lin Zheyu would always check his surroundings first, ensuring no one was within ten kilometers before proceeding. At that distance, even if someone noticed him, he would have enough time to finish.
But there were always exceptions. Some cultivators had extremely sophisticated concealment techniques. Even Lin Zheyu's enhanced Perception Domain could fail to detect them. Just like now.
With a soft pop, a shifty-eyed figure burst out of the ground, staring toward Lin Zheyu with delight.
The man sensed the powerful aura emanating from Lin Zheyu and was overjoyed, saying, "Haha, a treasure! Who would've thought I'd find one just by picking a random hiding spot? My luck has finally arrived!"
Lin Zheyu's entire body was shrouded in black mist rising from him. This mist, made from impurities within demonic qi energy, interfered with spiritual sense. The man could only see the golden glow within and feel the powerful aura. His expression shifted as he scanned the surroundings. He sensed more than twenty auras rapidly approaching.
"Heh, trying to compete with me? Dream on!" the man sneered as a yellow glow appeared around him. With a soft sound, he sank back into the earth.
This was an earth escape technique from the Five Elements. Unlike traditional versions, his had been modified. Even within the demon-tainted soil of the demon god barrier, it functioned without issue.
The man moved at incredible speed, reaching the artificial demonic lake Lin Zheyu had created in an instant. With a splash, he burst out of the demon-tainted soil and entered the lake filled with demonic qi energy.