Chapter 2181: Knock Open Your Brain
The moment the black-robed man's words fell, the entire space seemed to freeze.
Xu Huo's gaze swept over the other party, a faint, almost imperceptible smile curling at the corner of his mouth. "Oh? Then I'm really looking forward to it."
The black-robed man let out a low, deep laugh, his figure flickering as he vanished from the spot. In the next instant, a sharp, tearing sound of air came from behind Xu Huo. A black blade, like a venomous snake, silently stabbed towards the back of his head.
Xu Huo didn't even turn around. His body tilted slightly, the blade grazing past his ear, bringing with it a chilling wind. He raised his hand, and a silver light condensed in his palm, transforming into a sharp dagger that he stabbed backward.
Ding!
Sparks flew as the dagger and the black blade clashed, producing a crisp metallic sound. The two figures separated in an instant, then charged at each other again.
The black-robed man's movements were ghostly and unpredictable, his blade techniques fierce and ruthless, each strike aimed at vital points. Xu Huo, on the other hand, was calm and composed, his dagger dancing like a silver serpent, blocking every attack with precision.
"Your reaction speed is pretty good," the black-robed man said with a hint of surprise in his tone. "No wonder you managed to kill so many people."
"You talk too much," Xu Huo replied indifferently.
The black-robed man's eyes turned cold. "Arrogant!" He suddenly increased his speed, his figure splitting into several afterimages, surrounding Xu Huo from all directions.
Xu Huo's pupils contracted slightly. This was a spatial ability—the other party was using a spatial displacement technique to create multiple phantoms. He closed his eyes, his spiritual power radiating outward, sensing the subtle fluctuations in the surrounding space.
"Found you."
He suddenly opened his eyes, his body spinning around as the dagger in his hand drew a silver arc, slashing fiercely towards the left rear.
Pfft!
The blade cut through flesh, and a streak of blood splattered. The black-robed man's figure stumbled out, a deep gash on his arm, blood flowing freely.
"You..." The black-robed man's face changed dramatically, a look of disbelief in his eyes. "How did you see through my spatial displacement?"
"Your spatial fluctuations are too obvious," Xu Huo said lightly. "Looks like your spatial ability hasn't reached a high level yet."
The black-robed man gritted his teeth, his gaze flickering with uncertainty. He suddenly reached into his bosom and pulled out a black crystal ball, muttering an incantation under his breath.
The crystal ball suddenly emitted a dazzling black light, and the surrounding space began to twist and deform, forming a massive black vortex. An immense suction force came from within the vortex, pulling everything around it in.
Xu Huo's expression turned serious. This was a spatial-type super item, and its power was formidable. He steadied his body, the dagger in his hand transforming into a silver light that shot straight into the vortex.
Boom!
The silver light and the black vortex collided, producing a deafening explosion. The entire space trembled, cracks spreading like spider webs across the ground.
The black-robed man let out a muffled groan, stumbling backward several steps, a trace of blood appearing at the corner of his mouth. He looked at Xu Huo with a face full of shock and anger. "You... you actually broke my Spatial Vortex?"
"Your strength is only average," Xu Huo said calmly. "If you have any other tricks, use them now. Otherwise, you won't have a chance."
The black-robed man's face turned ashen. He suddenly let out a wild laugh. "Hahaha... interesting, really interesting! But do you think that's all I've got?"
As his voice fell, his body began to swell, black scales rapidly growing on his skin, his fingernails turning into sharp claws, and a pair of blood-red eyes gleaming with a ferocious light.
"Super Evolution? No, this is... a mutant?" Xu Huo's brow furrowed slightly.
"You guessed right!" The black-robed man's voice became hoarse and deep. "I am a failed product of a super evolution experiment, but this failure has given me even more power!"
He lunged at Xu Huo, his speed several times faster than before. His claw, carrying a sharp wind, tore through the air.
Xu Huo's expression turned serious. He didn't dare to be careless. The dagger in his hand transformed into a silver light, clashing head-on with the black-robed man's claw.
Boom!
A loud noise erupted, and the two figures simultaneously flew backward. Xu Huo felt a surge of blood in his chest, barely suppressing it. Looking at the black-robed man, he saw that his claw was intact, not even a scratch.
"What a strong defense," Xu Huo muttered to himself.
"Did you feel it?" The black-robed man laughed wildly. "This is the power of a failed product! Even a Spatial Super Evolver can't break through my defense!"
"Is that so?" Xu Huo's gaze turned cold. "Then let me show you what true spatial power really is."
He raised his hand, and a silver light gathered in his palm, gradually condensing into a tiny blade. The blade shimmered with a strange luster, as if it could cut through everything.
"Space Ray Blade!" The black-robed man's expression changed dramatically. "You... you actually mastered this technique?"
"You know a thing or two," Xu Huo said lightly. "Now, let me see if your defense can withstand my Space Ray Blade."
He flicked his wrist, and the silver blade shot out like lightning, instantly appearing in front of the black-robed man. The black-robed man let out a furious roar, his body's scales emitting a black light, forming a thick barrier.
Crack!
The silver blade struck the barrier, producing a crisp sound. The barrier trembled violently, cracks spreading rapidly, and finally shattered with a bang.
"No—" The black-robed man let out a desperate scream, his body being pierced by the silver blade, a large hole blasted through his chest.
He stared wide-eyed at Xu Huo, his face full of disbelief. "You... you..."
"Your strength is only so-so," Xu Huo said calmly, withdrawing his hand. "If you have any last words, say them now."
The black-robed man's body began to rapidly decay, turning into black powder that scattered in the wind. Before he died, he left behind a final sentence: "The master... won't let you off..."
Xu Huo frowned slightly. "Master? Looks like there's someone behind this."
He turned and walked toward the depths of the passage. The battle just now had consumed a lot of his energy, and he needed to find a place to rest.
Just as he took a few steps, a strange fluctuation suddenly came from ahead. Xu Huo's expression turned serious, and he immediately went on high alert.
A figure slowly emerged from the darkness, wearing a white robe, with a pale, expressionless face, like a walking corpse.
"Who are you?" Xu Huo asked coldly.
The white-robed man didn't answer, just stared at him with hollow eyes. Suddenly, he opened his mouth and let out an ear-piercing screech.
The sound wave, visible to the naked eye, swept toward Xu Huo like a tidal wave. Xu Huo's expression changed, and he quickly formed a spatial barrier in front of him.
Boom!
The sound wave slammed into the barrier, producing a deafening explosion. The barrier trembled violently, cracks appearing, and finally shattered.
Xu Huo flew backward, crashing heavily into the wall behind him, a sweet taste rising in his throat. He wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, his gaze growing serious.
"Spiritual attack? No, this is... sound wave attack?"
The white-robed man still didn't speak, just opened his mouth again, preparing to launch another attack.
Xu Huo's eyes turned cold. "Do you think I'll give you another chance?"
He raised his hand, and a silver light condensed in his palm, transforming into a spatial blade that shot out. The white-robed man didn't dodge, letting the blade strike his body.
Pfft!
The blade cut through the white-robed man's body, but no blood flowed out. Instead, his body began to rapidly disintegrate, turning into white powder that scattered in the wind.
Xu Huo frowned slightly. "A puppet? Interesting."
He continued deeper into the passage, his heart growing more cautious. It seemed this place was far more dangerous than he had imagined.
After walking for about ten minutes, a spacious hall appeared ahead. In the center of the hall stood a huge stone door, engraved with complex runes, emanating an ancient and mysterious aura.
Xu Huo walked up to the stone door and carefully examined the runes on it. These runes seemed to be some kind of sealing spell, and the power contained within was immense.
"Looks like this is the final destination," he muttered to himself.
He reached out and gently pressed against the stone door. The runes on the door suddenly emitted a dazzling light, and a powerful force surged out, sending him flying backward.
Xu Huo steadied himself, his gaze growing serious. "Such a powerful seal, it seems there's something important inside."
He took a deep breath, silver light gathering in his hand, forming a sharp blade. "Since I can't open it gently, I'll just have to force it open."
He raised his hand, and the silver blade fiercely slashed at the stone door.
Boom!
A loud noise erupted, and the stone door trembled violently, cracks spreading across it. But it still didn't break.
Xu Huo's brow furrowed. "What a tough door."
He was about to attack again when a voice suddenly came from behind him. "Stop."
Xu Huo turned around and saw an old man in a gray robe slowly walking over. The old man had a kind face, but his eyes held a hint of deep meaning.
"Who are you?" Xu Huo asked cautiously.
"I am the guardian of this place," the old man said calmly. "This door cannot be opened. If you open it, it will bring disaster."
"What's inside?" Xu Huo pressed.
The old man was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Inside is a sealed evil. Once released, it will bring destruction to the entire world."
Xu Huo's gaze flickered. "Evil? What kind of evil?"
The old man shook his head. "You don't need to know. All you need to know is that this door must never be opened."
Xu Huo fell silent for a moment, then suddenly smiled. "But I'm very curious."
The old man's expression changed. "You..."
Before he could finish, Xu Huo had already raised his hand, and the silver blade fiercely slashed at the stone door.
Boom!
With a loud explosion, the stone door finally shattered, and a black mist surged out from within. The old man let out a furious roar, his body rapidly swelling, transforming into a giant beast that charged at Xu Huo.
Xu Huo's expression remained unchanged, the silver blade in his hand transforming into a silver light that shot straight at the giant beast.
Pfft!
The silver light pierced through the giant beast's body, and it let out a miserable scream before crashing heavily to the ground.
Xu Huo paid no attention to the giant beast and walked straight into the stone door. Inside was a vast space, with a huge black crystal floating in the center, emitting an eerie light.
He walked up to the black crystal and reached out to touch it. The moment his finger made contact, a powerful force surged into his mind, causing his expression to change dramatically.
"Mental attack!"
He quickly withdrew his hand, but it was already too late. His mind was filled with countless chaotic images, as if countless voices were whispering in his ear.
Xu Huo gritted his teeth, forcibly suppressing the discomfort in his mind, and looked at the black crystal with a serious expression. "What exactly is this thing?"
Just then, a voice suddenly echoed in his mind. "Welcome... to my world..."
Xu Huo's pupils contracted sharply. He turned around and saw a figure slowly emerging from the darkness, wearing a black robe, his face hidden in the shadows, only a pair of blood-red eyes visible.
"Who are you?" Xu Huo asked coldly.
"I am... the master of this place," the figure said slowly. "You have finally come."
Xu Huo's gaze flickered. "You've been waiting for me?"
"That's right," the figure said. "I've been waiting for a long time... waiting for someone who can open this door."
"Why me?" Xu Huo asked.
"Because you have the power to break the seal," the figure said. "Only a Spatial Super Evolver can open this door."
Xu Huo fell silent for a moment, then suddenly smiled. "Then what now? You want to kill me?"
"Kill you?" The figure let out a low laugh. "No, I want to thank you. Thank you for setting me free."
As his voice fell, the black crystal suddenly emitted a dazzling light, and the entire space began to tremble. Xu Huo's expression changed, and he immediately wanted to retreat, but found his body immobilized.
"Don't struggle," the figure said softly. "You can't escape. From the moment you opened this door, your fate was sealed."
Xu Huo's gaze turned cold. "Is that so?"
He suddenly closed his eyes, and a powerful spiritual power burst out from his body, forming a barrier that protected him within.
The figure's expression changed slightly. "Mental power? You're actually a Mental Super Evolver too?"
"You guessed right," Xu Huo said coldly. "Now, let me show you what true mental power really is."
He suddenly opened his eyes, and a silver light flashed in them. The figure let out a muffled groan, staggering backward several steps, a trace of blood appearing at the corner of his mouth.
"You... how is this possible?" The figure's face was full of shock. "How can your mental power be so strong?"
"Because I've been waiting for this moment," Xu Huo said lightly. "Now, let me knock open your brain and see what secrets are hidden inside."