I cultivate the Chaos Technique

Chapter 198 Fierce Battle with the Rock Crystal Demon Ape and the Mystery of the Runes

The Rock Crystal Demon Ape stood in the dark depths of the mysterious cave, exuding an ancient and terrifying aura. Its enormous arms, like ancient stone pillars, swept towards Zhang Yifan and his companions with a howling wind and the immense power to split mountains and shatter rocks. The air, compressed by this unparalleled force, emitted muffled explosions, each sound like a heavy hammer striking a war drum, making everyone's eardrums ache and their heartbeats become erratic.

"Get out of the way!" Zhang Yifan shouted at the top of his lungs, his voice echoing through the cave, filled with urgency and anxiety. At the same time, he channeled all his spiritual energy, lightly touching the ground with his feet, his figure flashing to the left like a black lightning bolt. His eyes were fixed on the whistling arm, filled with vigilance and determination. Lin Qingzhu and the other disciples also reacted quickly, each using their unique movement techniques. Lin Qingzhu moved lightly, like a nimble swallow, lightly touching the ground with her toes and drifting to the right; some of the other disciples used earth-遁 (earth-遁 is a type of magic that allows one to escape into the ground) techniques, instantly disappearing underground; others used wind magic, using the wind to move quickly. The Rock Crystal Demon Ape's arm slammed heavily into the ground, the hard rock unable to withstand the weight, instantly creating a huge crater. Shards of rock scattered like projectiles, several of them grazing Zhang Yifan's clothes and tearing them.

Zhang Yifan steadied himself and unleashed the Thunderous Sky-Splitting Sword. His spiritual energy surged, and dazzling lightning crackled across the sword. Bolts of lightning shot from the tip of the sword, crackling and popping, like a swarm of angry silver snakes, striking towards the Rock Crystal Demon Ape. The lightning struck the ape's body, sending up bursts of blinding sparks, but the ape only trembled slightly. Its massive body remained as unyielding as a towering mountain, seemingly unaffected by the attack.

"This Rock Crystal Demon Ape's defense is too strong!" a disciple exclaimed in horror, his face filled with shock and worry. His voice trembled slightly with tension, his hand holding the magic weapon shook involuntarily, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, sliding down his cheeks.

Zhang Yifan frowned, silently searching for a solution. He knew that continuing their haphazard attack would lead them to their doom; they had to find the demonic ape's weakness as soon as possible. Just then, he suddenly remembered a passage he had read in ancient texts about the weaknesses of demonic beasts: the core areas of some powerful beasts were often their weak points. His gaze swept over the demonic ape, scrutinizing every detail. Finally, he noticed a faintly glowing crystal on the ape's chest. The crystal stood out starkly against the ape's dark body. Could this be its weakness?

"Listen up, everyone! Attack the crystal on its chest! That might be its weakness!" Zhang Yifan transmitted his spiritual power to his teammates. His eyes were fixed on the crystal on the demonic ape's chest, as if trying to see through it and find the key to victory.

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately changed their attack strategy. Lin Qingzhu unleashed the ultimate move of the Frostbite Sword Technique. She leaped high into the air, her Frostbite Sword gleaming with an icy blue light. A sword aura, like a rainbow piercing the sun, carrying a chilling intent, shot towards the chest of the Rock Crystal Demon Ape. Wherever the sword aura passed, the air froze, leaving a trail of white frost. The other disciples also unleashed their respective special skills. Some disciples rapidly formed hand seals, casting fireball spells. Fireballs streaked across the cave like meteors, carrying intense heat as they flew towards the demon ape's chest. Other disciples used ice spike spells, ice spikes flashing like sharp spears. Still others used wind blade spells, wind blades whistling as they sliced ​​towards the demon ape. In an instant, various spells rained down on the demon ape's chest.

The Crystal Ape seemed to sense the danger. It let out an angry roar that echoed through the cave, causing rocks to crumble from the ceiling. It swung its massive arms, creating a gust of wind in an attempt to deflect the attacks. However, the combined assault was too dense, and several spells still struck the crystal on its chest. The crystal flickered, seemingly bearing a significant impact, and the ape's body trembled slightly.

Just when everyone thought they had found the demonic ape's weakness and victory was in sight, the runes in the cave suddenly emitted a brilliant light. The light surged towards the rock crystal demonic ape like a raging tide, and its body once again shone brightly. The previous attack seemed to be instantly repaired, and its power had become even greater. The demonic ape's eyes flashed with an even more intense red light, and its aura became even more violent.

"This is bad! The power of the runes has strengthened the demonic ape!" Zhang Yifan's heart sank, realizing the situation had become even more troublesome. His expression turned extremely grave as he carefully examined the runes in the cave again, trying to find a way to break the curse. He discovered that there seemed to be some kind of connection between these runes; when the demonic ape was attacked, the light of the runes would change. Each time the demonic ape was attacked, the light of the runes would flash, and the frequency of the flashing seemed to be related to the intensity of the attack on the demonic ape.

"Everyone, stop attacking! Observe the changes in the runes!" Zhang Yifan shouted to his teammates. Hearing this, everyone stopped attacking and warily watched the surrounding runes and the Rock Crystal Demon Ape. Their eyes were filled with doubt and worry, unsure of what would happen next.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, the runes' light gradually stabilized. Zhang Yifan observed intently and noticed that several runes shone brighter than the others, and they seemed to form a peculiar pattern. The pattern resembled some ancient formation, radiating a mysterious aura. A thought struck him: could the solution lie within these runes?

"Follow me, let's see what's strange about these runes!" Zhang Yifan ran towards the direction of the runes. His steps were quick and firm, his heart filled with anticipation. Lin Qingzhu and the other disciples followed closely behind, their eyes filled with trust, willing to explore the unknown with Zhang Yifan.

As they approached the runes, they noticed unusually strong fluctuations in spiritual energy surrounding them. Zhang Yifan cautiously reached out and touched one of the runes. Instantly, a powerful force surged into his body, like a raging river crashing against his meridians. His body trembled involuntarily, and a look of pain appeared on his face.

"Yifan, how are you?" Lin Qingzhu asked anxiously, her eyes full of concern. She quickly walked to Zhang Yifan's side, wanting to support him.

Zhang Yifan took a deep breath, trying to calm the chaotic spiritual energy within his body: "I'm fine. This rune contains powerful energy; perhaps we can use it to unlock the secrets of the cave." Although his voice was somewhat weak, it was full of determination.

Just then, the Rock Crystal Demon Ape launched another attack, faster and stronger than before. Its figure flashed like a black lightning bolt, charging towards the group. An even fiercer battle erupted once more within this mysterious cave. Could Zhang Yifan and the others utilize the power of runes to unravel the cave's secrets, defeat the Rock Crystal Demon Ape, and find clues to the Chaos Demon Jade? Everything remained uncertain, awaiting their discovery. Their fates, like candlelight flickering in the wind, swayed within this mysterious cave filled with unknowns and dangers, fraught with uncertainty. But they all held a steadfast belief: whatever awaited them, they would forge ahead, uncover the secrets of the Chaos Demon Jade, and safeguard the peace of the cultivation world.