Chapter 248: Position Changes
The three bracelets flared to life, swirling with an emerald-green luminescence.
Jiang Chen felt a faint vibration against his wrist. Instantly, a translucent green barrier bloomed outward, enveloping him in a protective dome. A refreshing chill washed over his skin, feeling exactly like a phantom breeze cutting through the muggy summer air.
He checked his dantian, monitoring the drain on his wood spiritual power. The consumption was negligible. Thanks to the Everlasting Pattern constantly siphoning ambient Spirit Qi, he could sustain this shield for a full day of idle operation.
He walked toward the towering poplar tree. The Fortress.
Detecting his approach, the guardian’s dim eyes flared a vibrant, menacing green in the pitch-black night. Recognizing its master, it held its ground. “Master, what are your orders?”
“Attack me,” Jiang Chen commanded.
The Fortress froze. Its core directives clashed violently: protect the master at all costs, yet obey all commands without question. It was trapped in a logical loop.
“I need to test this shield’s durability,” Jiang Chen clarified, waving a hand. “Don’t hold back. Strike with lethal force.”
He had never actually seen the Fortress fight. He was eager for a demonstration.