Dapeng's Time Travel Life

Chapter 282 Perilous Situation, Seeking Opportunity in Desperate Circumstances

Dust filled the secret chamber as Fu Chunming and his men pressed closer. Zhang Peng and Xia Lijuan leaned against the crumbling wall, their spiritual energy surging, yet they could not hide their exhaustion. Zhang Peng knew that mere defense would only lead to their demise; he had to take the initiative and find an opening.

"Lijuan, I'll lead the attack and draw their attention away. You find an opportunity to break through," Zhang Peng said to Xia Lijuan in a low voice, his tone firm and unwavering.

Xia Lijuan gripped her weapon tightly, her eyes filled with determination: "No, Brother Peng, we'll go together. I won't abandon you."

Zhang Peng tried to persuade him further, but Cao Long launched the attack first. His hands moved rapidly in the air, tracing eerie arcs as he chanted incantations. With his movements, the floor of the secret chamber suddenly cracked open, and countless sharp ice spikes burst forth from the ground, like blades, swiftly stabbing towards Zhang Peng and Xia Lijuan. The ice spikes were incredibly fast, reaching them in the blink of an eye.

Zhang Peng's eyes sharpened, and he unleashed the "Chaos Sky-Shattering Fist," his fist, imbued with the power of chaos, slamming fiercely towards the ice spikes. Multicolored light flashed, and the fist's force howled, instantly shattering the approaching ice spikes into countless shards that scattered in all directions. However, there were simply too many ice spikes, and quite a few still managed to breach his defenses, hurtling towards Xia Lijuan.

Seeing this, Xia Lijuan let out a delicate shout and unleashed "Flaming Dragon Strike." A gigantic fiery dragon roared from her hand, carrying a wave of heat, and met the ice spikes head-on. The flames and ice spikes collided, producing a sizzling sound, and a large amount of water vapor spread out, enveloping the two of them.

Taking advantage of the brief chaos, Zhang Peng flashed forward like lightning, rushing towards Cao Long. His spiritual energy sword shimmered with multicolored light as he unleashed the "Chaos Sky-Splitting Sword," its sharp momentum carrying an indomitable spirit, aimed straight at Cao Long's chest.

Cao Long's expression changed slightly, and he quickly circulated his spiritual energy, forming an ice shield in front of him. With a "crack," the spiritual energy sword pierced the ice shield, and the powerful force caused cracks to appear on the shield. Cao Long took the opportunity to retreat, creating distance between himself and Zhang Peng.

Pan Liwei and Cui Mingjia launched their attack at the same moment. Pan Liwei rapidly formed hand seals and uttered a low shout: "Yin Demon Soul-Locking Chains!" Countless black chains flew from his hands, shimmering with an eerie dark light, and coiled towards Zhang Peng and Xia Lijuan. The chains moved with incredible speed, instantly blocking their escape route.

Cui Mingjia flashed forward, appearing behind Xia Lijuan like a ghost. A glint of cold light flashed in his hand as he thrust his dagger towards Xia Lijuan's back. Sensing the danger behind her, Xia Lijuan swiftly turned, her weapon held horizontally to block Cui Mingjia's dagger. Sparks flew as the two weapons clashed.

Seeing this, Zhang Peng became extremely anxious. He used his "Phantom Step" to instantly appear beside Xia Lijuan, wielding his spiritual sword to sever several black iron chains, and simultaneously attacked Cui Mingjia. Cui Mingjia quickly retreated, dodging Zhang Peng's attack.

Fu Chunming watched the battle unfold before him, a hint of mockery flashing in his eyes. He slowly raised his hand, a more powerful black flame gathering in his palm, within which countless vengeful spirits roared. "Your struggles are nothing but a death throes," Fu Chunming said coldly, his voice filled with utter contempt.

With that, he hurled the black flames at Zhang Peng and Xia Lijuan. The black flames were like a miniature black hole, distorting space and instantly sucking away the surrounding air. Zhang Peng and Xia Lijuan's expressions changed drastically; they could feel the terrifying power contained within the flames, knowing that if they were hit, they would be instantly pulverized.

Zhang Peng gritted his teeth, channeling his chaotic spiritual power to its limit, and unleashed "Chaotic Storm." A powerful chaotic force formed a massive vortex around him, attempting to engulf the black flames. Xia Lijuan also unleashed her full power with "Fire Burst," a huge ball of flame exploding in front of the black flames in an attempt to weaken their power.

"Boom!" The black flames collided violently with the chaotic storm and the fireball spell, unleashing a deafening roar. The powerful impact sent Zhang Peng and Xia Lijuan flying again, crashing heavily to the ground. Their clothes were charred, and their skin was cracked, with blood gushing out.

Zhang Peng and Xia Lijuan struggled to their feet, their eyes filled with exhaustion, yet their resolve remained firm. Zhang Peng knew that this was a critical moment of life and death, and they had to find a way out as soon as possible.

Just then, Zhang Peng suddenly felt an unusual fluctuation in the chaotic power within his body. A thought struck him, realizing this might be an opportunity. He closed his eyes, concentrated his mind, and tried to control this unusual fluctuation. With his efforts, the chaotic power gradually stabilized and formed a closer connection with his consciousness.

Zhang Peng opened his eyes, a hint of surprise flashing within them. He discovered that he had made a new breakthrough in his control over the power of chaos, seemingly able to use it to perceive subtle changes in the surrounding space. He circulated his chaotic power, carefully sensing his surroundings, and finally, he discovered a hidden spatial fluctuation within the secret chamber.

"Lijuan, I've found a possible breakthrough, come with me!" Zhang Peng grabbed Xia Lijuan's hand and rushed towards the direction of the hidden spatial fluctuations.