Rebirth Immortal-Chapter 39: Awakening of Power

The air trembled as the crystal's glow surrounded Ye Chen. His body, once battered and exhausted, now felt stronger than ever. A strange yet familiar energy coursed through his veins, filling him with newfound power.

The woman's eyes darkened as she watched the transformation. "This... this energy... it shouldn't be possible!"

Ye Chen clenched his fists, feeling the raw strength within him. It was unlike anything he had ever experienced. The exhaustion that had nearly crushed him moments ago had vanished. He felt faster, sharper—his senses heightened.

Zhao Ming and Lin Xia, still catching their breath from the earlier fight, stared at him in shock.

"Ye Chen... what's happening?" Lin Xia whispered.

Ye Chen didn't answer. He didn't know himself. But he had no time to think about it. His enemy was still standing before him, and she was far from done.

The woman's expression turned ice cold. "So, the crystal has chosen you?" She let out a low chuckle. "Fine. I will take it from your corpse!"

With a flick of her wrist, dark energy erupted from her palm, twisting into the form of a black serpent. It hissed as it lunged toward Ye Chen, its sharp fangs aiming for his throat.

Ye Chen reacted instantly. His body moved on its own, as if guided by instinct. He sidestepped the attack with inhuman speed, then countered with a slash of his sword.

A powerful golden arc sliced through the air, colliding with the serpent. The dark energy exploded upon impact, dissipating like smoke.

The woman narrowed her eyes. "You've improved."

Ye Chen didn't respond. He tightened his grip on his sword and charged forward. His movements were faster, smoother—like he had been fighting at this level all along.

The woman raised her arm to block, but Ye Chen was already a step ahead. He twisted mid-air, shifting his sword's trajectory at the last second.

Slash!

A clean cut appeared on the woman's sleeve, revealing a thin wound on her arm. It wasn't deep, but it was the first time anyone had managed to injure her.

She took a step back, her expression dark. "Interesting..."

Zhao Ming and Lin Xia were in awe.

"He... actually injured her?" Zhao Ming muttered.

Lin Xia nodded, gripping her weapon tightly. "Now's our chance!"

She and Zhao Ming rushed forward, attacking from both sides. The woman clicked her tongue in annoyance and flicked her fingers. A wall of dark energy burst forth, forcing them to retreat.

Ye Chen seized the opportunity. He dashed forward, his sword glowing brighter.

Boom!

The impact of his strike sent a shockwave rippling through the ground. The woman skidded back several steps, her eyes burning with anger.

"You're getting in my way," she hissed.

She raised both hands, summoning countless black needles from the air. They hovered around her, gleaming with deadly energy.

Ye Chen's eyes narrowed.

"Die!"

The needles shot toward him like a deadly rain.

Ye Chen exhaled sharply. Instead of dodging, he took a step forward. His sword trembled slightly, then—

Whoosh!

With a single slash, a golden wave of energy erupted from his blade. It expanded outward, obliterating the incoming needles in an instant.

The woman's pupils shrank. "What—?!"

Before she could react, Ye Chen was already in front of her. His sword slashed downward, cutting through the barrier of energy she had raised in defense.

A powerful force sent her flying backward. She crashed into a tree, coughing up blood.

Ye Chen landed gracefully, his glowing sword pointed at her.

The battle had turned.

The once untouchable woman was now struggling against him.

Zhao Ming and Lin Xia could hardly believe what they were seeing.

"Ye Chen... he's winning?" Zhao Ming whispered.

Lin Xia swallowed hard. "No... He's already won."

The woman, still leaning against the tree, wiped the blood from her lips. Her gaze was unreadable as she looked at Ye Chen. Then, suddenly, she laughed.

"...Fascinating."

Ye Chen didn't lower his sword. "Surrender."

The woman smirked. "You think you've won?"

Ye Chen's grip tightened. He knew she still had something up her sleeve.

Sure enough, the air around them shifted. The energy in the surroundings trembled unnaturally.

The woman slowly stood up, her body glowing with a dark aura. "I admit, I underestimated you. But I refuse to lose here."

A sharp pain stabbed Ye Chen's chest.

He looked down—only to see a dark symbol burning against his skin.

A curse!

Ye Chen's expression darkened. He had been too focused on fighting that he hadn't noticed when she placed it on him.

His body trembled slightly, his energy suddenly feeling unstable.

The woman chuckled. "You're strong, but you're still too inexperienced."

Zhao Ming and Lin Xia rushed to his side. "Ye Chen, what's wrong?!"

Ye Chen clenched his jaw. The curse was disrupting his energy flow. He had to get rid of it—fast.

The woman lifted her hand, preparing to strike again. "This ends now."

Just as she moved, a loud voice echoed through the forest.

"Enough."

A terrifying pressure filled the air, making everyone freeze.

A figure emerged from the shadows, his presence overwhelming.

He was an old man, his long white robes swaying as he walked forward. His gaze swept across the battlefield before landing on Ye Chen.

Ye Chen felt his breath hitch. The man's presence alone was suffocating.

Who was he?

The woman's eyes widened in shock. "Elder... you...?"

The old man glanced at her. "You've caused enough trouble."

She bit her lip but didn't dare to speak.

Then, the old man turned to Ye Chen. His eyes studied him for a long moment before he finally spoke.

"Young man... you carry something far beyond your understanding."

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Ye Chen's heart pounded. What did he mean?

Before he could ask, the old man waved his hand. The dark symbol on Ye Chen's chest vanished instantly, as if it had never been there.

The curse was gone.

Ye Chen was stunned.

Zhao Ming and Lin Xia exchanged glances.

Just how powerful was this old man?

The old man looked at the woman again. "Leave."

She hesitated for a moment but then clenched her fists and disappeared in a flash.