Dapeng's Time Travel Life

Chapter 272 The Dark Truth of the Battle to Break the Formation

A five-colored spiritual energy longsword, imbued with chaotic power, tore through the air and slashed towards the black-robed elder with unstoppable momentum. The elder's eyes sharpened, and dark spiritual energy surged wildly around him, forming an indestructible defensive barrier. The spiritual energy longsword struck the barrier, erupting with dazzling light, and the powerful impact caused the surrounding black mist to churn like boiling waves.

Zhang Peng knew the old man before him was incredibly powerful, so he poured all his strength into every move. He unleashed his full power, using the "Phantom Step" in conjunction with the Chaos Spirit Technique, his figure moving like a ghost through the darkness, constantly searching for the old man's weaknesses. The old man, however, calmly responded with his profound dark spiritual energy, each counterattack carrying a deadly threat.

During the fierce exchange, Zhang Peng noticed that the old man's attacks seemed to have some subtle connection with the black crystal on the altar. Each time the crystal flashed, the old man's power increased. A thought struck him; he realized that to truly defeat the old man, he must first destroy the crystal.

Zhang Peng feigned defeat and retreated. Seeing this, the old man assumed Zhang Peng was at his limit and immediately pressed his advantage, unleashing a powerful dark spell. Black light surged towards Zhang Peng like a raging tide. Seizing the opportunity, Zhang Peng suddenly turned around and unleashed "Chaos Storm".

A powerful chaotic force formed a massive vortex around him, engulfing all the old man's dark magic within it. Taking advantage of the old man's brief moment of surprise, Zhang Peng flashed forward like lightning, rushing towards the altar.

The old man reacted, roared, and immediately gave chase. He quickly formed hand seals, and black vines sprouted from the ground, attempting to block Zhang Peng's path. Zhang Peng swung his spiritual sword, severing the vines one by one, and continued running towards the altar.

Just as he was about to reach the altar, the old man finally caught up. The old man unleashed his full power, and a black sword aura shot towards Zhang Peng's back. Zhang Peng sensed the danger behind him. He didn't have time to turn around, so he could only circulate his chaotic power to form a defensive shield on his back.

"Boom!" The sword energy struck the shield, and Zhang Peng was thrown forward by the powerful force, but he gritted his teeth and persevered, finally reaching the altar. Without hesitation, he channeled the power of chaos into his spiritual sword and then swung it with all his might.

With a crisp "crack," a crack appeared in the black crystal. As the crack appeared, the surrounding dark energy instantly became chaotic, and the old man's power weakened accordingly.

"No!" the old man roared in despair, charging towards Zhang Peng desperately to stop him from further damaging the crystal. Zhang Peng turned and engaged the old man in fierce combat once more. This time, the old man's strength was greatly diminished due to the damaged crystal, and Zhang Peng gradually gained the upper hand.

After a fierce battle, Zhang Peng finally found the old man's weakness. He unleashed the "Chaos Annihilation Fist," a punch that concentrated all his power and carried boundless chaotic energy, striking the old man heavily in the chest.

The old man's body flew backward like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily to the ground. He struggled to get up, but spat out a mouthful of blood and could no longer move.

Zhang Peng walked to the old man's side and removed his mask. Beneath the mask was an aged and ferocious face; Zhang Peng didn't recognize him. "Speak, who are you? Why are you controlling this crystal?" Zhang Peng asked coldly.

The old man gave a bitter laugh: "You think you've won? This is just the beginning..." Under Zhang Peng's intense gaze, the old man finally revealed the truth. It turned out he was a member of an ancient, dark organization that had long coveted control of the cultivation world. They had discovered this mysterious black crystal, capable of manipulating the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, and thus orchestrated this crisis, attempting to seize control of the cultivation world amidst the chaos.