Heavenly Ascension Chronicles Chapter 929: The Overlapping Cage - Novel Cool

Chapter 929: The Overlapping Cage

Chapter 929: The Overlapping Cage

The man appeared emaciated, his limbs long and gangly. As he straightened his body, he turned around in an instant.

In that moment, he suddenly appeared before the four of them, his pale face with an eerie smile seemingly right in front of them.

With a loud bang, the man suddenly disappeared, having been struck and sent flying by Yuan Qiuyuan's staff.

Yuan Qiuyuan pointed the staff forward and said, "You two, this guy is strange. We'll hold him back, and you do your thing."

Qin Qingque quickly lit several burning sticks and threw them in different directions. One landed precisely where the man had flown, illuminating his twisted and contorted shadow on the ground.

The previous strike had been powerful, breaking the man's chest, ribs, and spine. His entire body seemed to fold over, and logically, his internal organs should have been smashed as well. However, eerily, a creaking sound emanated from his body, and the broken parts twisted back into place. Not only that, but the reshaped bones seemed to support his body once again.

Finally, he lifted his head and smiled, saying, "It hurts a bit."

Qin Qingque noticed that within the light of the burning sticks, the shadow beneath this man's feet wasn't human-like, but rather a distorted, constantly shifting mass.

She wasn't sure what it was, but it was clear that this person shouldn't be regarded as human. The opponent was likely something from the other side.

Lan Shengu, standing at the back, noticed patterns and flashing lights appearing on the man's cheeks and body, connecting with the esoteric patterns on the ground in that instant. He immediately realized something and shouted, "You two, this man's body is probably just a vessel. It's infused with the power of an evil entity. He can't be killed, and his strength will only grow. You two, find a way to control him, and we'll figure out how to break his connection to the ritual!"

Yuan Qiuyuan and Qin Qingque exchanged glances and nodded. From his previous actions, they could tell that the man didn't know any fighting techniques. Even if he couldn't be killed in one blow, it didn't matter. Controlling him was the priority.

The man, having heard Lan Shengu's voice, turned and charged towards him. Qin Qingque swiftly thrust her spear, piercing the charging figure. The spearhead went straight through his throat and emerged from the back of his neck.

However, the man showed no concern, smiling and reaching out to grab the long spear, seemingly trying to pull himself out.

Yuan Qiuyuan took a quick step forward, spun his body, and swung the staff in his hand. With a whoosh, he struck the man, sending him flying again with a dull thud.

Lei Jingli and Lan Shengu quickly moved to the other side, unaffected by the ongoing battle. They left the professional work to the professionals and focused on their own tasks.

After observing for a while, Lan Shengu confidently said, "Double Overmountain Pattern!"

Lei Jingli replied, "Bell Tone Listening!"

Both nodded. Lan Shengu was referring to the ritual's drawing method.

These esoteric patterns were intricate and complex, and the crucial field force nodes were constantly moving. What made it even more challenging was that a new pattern had been superimposed on top, creating two constantly moving nodes that formed a whole. This was the "Double Overmountain Pattern" from the old teachings.

Lei Jingli's method was to break the pattern, usually done by sound and color observation. Once the nodes accumulated field force, their color would differ from the surrounding ritual patterns, easily recognizable to experienced practitioners.

However, due to the lighting conditions, they couldn't use this method but could locate the nodes through sound using a special tool.

Lan Shengu seemed confident about this. He said, "I'll do it," and immediately took out a small metal plate from his pocket.

Holding one end of the attached rope, he let the plate hang in the air and gently tapped its surface with his knuckles. The plate vibrated, emitting a buzzing sound that echoed through the tunnel.

Both listened intently, and as the sound resonated, the esoteric patterns appeared in their minds, unaffected by the sounds of the ongoing fight ahead.

After a while, they almost simultaneously looked at the same spot and exchanged glances.

Their judgment was the same—the field force node was undoubtedly there.

At that moment, under Yuan Qiuyuan and Qin Qingque's continuous strikes, the man had retreated deep into the tunnel. Seizing the opportunity, they quickly moved to that position.

They needed to act fast, as the field force might shift, requiring them to search again.

Lei Jingli said, "I'll handle the lower layer."

Lan Shengu nodded, "I'll take care of the upper layer."

The Double Overmountain Pattern caused the nodes to split into two layers. Although they were currently concentrated in one spot, they appeared displaced from the outside, requiring both layers to be disrupted simultaneously for true effectiveness.

Lei Jingli took out a special esoteric tool, a dull, broken knife. He crouched down and aimed the broken blade at a pattern on the ground.

Lan Shengu took out a small hammer and chisel, placing the chisel on a specific pattern above the wall while holding the hammer up to the chisel's tail. Both men took a deep breath, and in that instant, they exerted force simultaneously!

With a loud bang, although the two had aimed at a tiny spot, in that moment, it was as if something had exploded in the air, and a powerful gust of wind surged through the tunnel, pushing both of them back a few steps.

At the other end of the tunnel, the man who had just been subjected to continuous beatings and punctures was still able to stand up unharmed, despite the severity of his injuries and the destruction of his body.

This astonished and frustrated Yuan and Qin, but fortunately, even though they couldn't kill this man, they could still control him. After all, he didn't possess any combat skills, and although he appeared fast, he wasn't considered overly impressive in the eyes of the two Tier Three Fighters.

If they ignored the bizarre state, this man could only be considered a punching bag. However, a sense of unease lingered in their minds, as if continuing to fight like this would lead to unpredictable changes.

Just as the ritual's connection node was destroyed, the man who had once again stood up from the ground suddenly lost his strength, and his knees buckled, causing him to kneel and bow his head.

Yuan and Qin finally breathed a sigh of relief, but before they could rejoice, they heard the man's eerie laughter.

"Why are you doing unnecessary things? This game isn't fun anymore..."

As he spoke, his body flashed with a yellowish glow, and they heard a muffled, intense panting from the tunnel, as if something was about to emerge.

Yuan Qiuyuan held his long staff horizontally in front of him and asked in surprise, "What's going on?"

Lei Jingli took a glance and said with a grave expression, "The situation is bad. That thing is already inside him."

Yuan Qiuyuan said, "What thing? What are you talking about? Didn't you say the ritual connection was broken?"

Lan Shengu calmly explained, "The ritual connection has been broken, but that only prevents the ritual from expanding further. He can no longer absorb flesh and resentment, but what he intended to do has already been done."

Yuan Qiuyuan didn't understand. He pointed his long staff forward and said, "I don't get this. Can't we just beat this guy up?"

Lan Shengu shook his head. "It's not that simple."

"What do you mean?" Yuan Qiuyuan felt a headache coming on. "Can't you two finish what you're saying at once?"

Lei Jingli spoke calmly and quickly, "This thing is tricky to handle, but fortunately, the situation is still under control. Let's get out of here first and report this matter."

Without a word, Yuan and Qin immediately ran to their sides, each grabbing an arm and pulling them out.

At that moment, the man's shadow expanded outward, and the darkness quickly swept over the tunnel floor and walls, rushing towards them.

Lei Jingli and Lan Shengu only felt a sense of heaviness, and the mystic patterns on their bodies quickly faded. Yuan and Qin, on the other hand, felt an overwhelming urge to return and fight.

But at that moment, a force seemed to awaken within their bodies, clearing their minds and urging them to run faster.

Within two minutes, they burst out into the open, where the small squad was still standing guard. Lei Jingli immediately said, "I need to contact Director Chen right away."

The squad members quickly led him to an armed vehicle equipped with field creatures.

It was then that Lei Jingli noticed that in just a short time, a large area had been cleared, and the yellowish-green fog had thinned out. He touched his world token and waited for a moment. When the connection was established, he spoke, "Director Chen? It's Lei Guangcheng."

Upon receiving the signal, Chen Chuan immediately asked, "Lei, what's the situation now?"

Lei Jingli replied gravely, "It's not good. The ritual below was likely meant to worship a demon deity, but based on my observations, this demon deity is probably still a sacrifice."

After a brief pause, he continued, "This is a dual ritual. The first ritual collects flesh and resentment to nourish the demon deity, and once the deity becomes strong enough, the second ritual will activate, summoning something to devour the deity.

We just disrupted the ritual's accumulation process, and although the demon deity's power is limited, we can still control it. However, this might also attract the entity that intends to capture the demon deity."

At this moment, Chen Chuan slowly said, "Lei, it's okay. I'm not afraid of its emergence; I'm afraid of it not emerging."

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(End of Chapter)

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