Rebirth Immortal-Chapter 37: The Awakening Power

The sun was beginning to rise, painting the sky with shades of orange and pink. Ye Chen, Zhao Ming, and Lin Xia stood on a cliff, overlooking the valley below. Their journey had taken them far, and they knew they had just made a powerful enemy in the Shadow Sect, but the mysterious crystal was a bigger concern now.

Ye Chen's hand rested on the crystal, which was wrapped in a cloth to keep it hidden. Even though the crystal was silent now, he could still feel its power stirring inside it. Every time he touched it, his energy seemed to stir in response, almost as if it were trying to communicate with him again.

Zhao Ming broke the silence. "Ye Chen, what are we going to do with the crystal? It's too dangerous to carry around, but leaving it behind could be even worse."

Ye Chen looked out at the horizon, his mind focused. He had a plan, but it wasn't going to be easy. "We need to find a safe place to hide it. Somewhere no one can easily find it."

Lin Xia frowned. "But how do we know if there's a safe place? The Shadow Sect has already come after us once."

"That's why we need to act fast," Ye Chen replied. "We can't stay here for long. We'll head to the city and lay low for a while. But we need to get rid of any trail leading to us."

The others nodded in agreement. They knew their enemies would not rest, and the Shadow Sect's interest in them was only growing.

Zhao Ming suddenly looked up, his eyes narrowing. "There's something wrong."

Ye Chen tensed, his hand instinctively reaching for his sword. "What do you mean?"

Zhao Ming didn't answer at first, but his gaze swept across the landscape, scanning the surroundings. "I can feel it. There's a presence—someone is watching us."

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Ye Chen's heart skipped a beat. He didn't sense anything, but Zhao Ming's instincts were usually spot-on. "Stay alert," Ye Chen said quietly.

They all fell into a defensive stance, their eyes scanning the area. The feeling of being watched was becoming more intense, and Ye Chen could tell that whatever was out there wasn't going to make itself known easily.

Suddenly, from the trees ahead, a figure stepped into the clearing.

It was a man, tall and cloaked in black, with a mask covering his face. His presence radiated danger, and his eyes were locked on Ye Chen with an intensity that made the hairs on the back of his neck stand up.

Zhao Ming's grip on his sword tightened. "Who are you?" he demanded.

The masked man didn't answer. Instead, he slowly reached for the sword on his back, pulling it free in one smooth motion. "I've been waiting for you, Ye Chen."

Ye Chen's heart skipped a beat. This man knew his name, and he had an aura of strength that made Ye Chen cautious.

Lin Xia's eyes flickered between the two. "Who are you? Why do you want to fight us?"

The masked man took a step forward, his eyes never leaving Ye Chen. "I am from the Shadow Sect. And I've been sent to retrieve what is mine."

Ye Chen's eyes narrowed. "You're after the crystal."

The man's lips curled into a smile. "Correct. But I'm afraid you won't be able to keep it for much longer."

The air around them grew tense, the atmosphere thick with hostility. Ye Chen's hand rested on the hilt of his sword, his fingers itching for a fight. But something inside him told him that this was no ordinary battle.

The masked man's eyes glinted with a cold, calculating light. "You've awakened something that should have stayed dormant. And now, you've drawn the attention of people far more dangerous than me."

Ye Chen's heart raced. The man's words were cryptic, but there was a definite threat in his tone. This wasn't just about the crystal anymore. It was about something much bigger.

"We'll see who's dangerous," Ye Chen said, his voice low and calm. He drew his sword, the blade gleaming in the early morning light.

The man smirked. "You think you're ready to face me?"

Ye Chen didn't answer. Without warning, he lunged forward, his sword slicing through the air with deadly precision. The masked man was fast, stepping aside just in time to avoid the blow. The ground beneath them cracked as their swords clashed, sending sparks flying.

Zhao Ming and Lin Xia moved into position, flanking the masked man from both sides. But he was too quick, dodging their strikes with ease and countering with swift, brutal attacks.

Ye Chen gritted his teeth. This man was powerful, and his movements were precise, like a trained killer. He was no ordinary opponent.

The masked man let out a low chuckle. "You're stronger than I expected, but not strong enough."

He raised his sword high, preparing to strike. Ye Chen barely had time to react, raising his own blade to block the attack. But the force of the masked man's strike was overwhelming. The impact sent Ye Chen stumbling backward, his feet sliding on the rocky ground.

Before he could regain his balance, the man was already on him, his sword aimed at Ye Chen's chest. But just as the blow was about to land, a loud shout echoed across the clearing.

"Enough!"

The masked man hesitated for a moment, his sword pausing in midair.

A figure emerged from the trees, moving with a fluid grace. It was a woman, her long black hair flowing behind her, her eyes glowing with an eerie light. She wore dark robes, and her presence was both commanding and terrifying.

The masked man stepped back, bowing his head slightly. "Master."

Ye Chen's eyes narrowed. "Who are you?" he demanded.

The woman smiled coldly. "I am the one who sent him to find you." Her voice was smooth, like silk, but there was a deadly edge to it.

Zhao Ming's eyes widened. "You're from the Shadow Sect?"

The woman's smile widened, revealing a set of sharp, white teeth. "I am. And I'm here to make sure you don't interfere with our plans."

Ye Chen's grip tightened on his sword. "I won't let you take it."

The woman's eyes flashed with amusement. "You think you can stop us? You don't even know what you've unleashed. That crystal is a key, and with it, the power to change the world."

Ye Chen didn't back down. "I won't let you use it for your twisted purposes."

The woman's smile faded, replaced by a cold, calculating expression. "You don't have a choice, Ye Chen. You've already made your decision."

She raised her hand, and a dark energy swirled around her. Ye Chen's eyes widened as he felt the temperature in the air drop. This was no ordinary cultivator. She was powerful, far stronger than anyone he had faced before.

Lin Xia moved to Ye Chen's side, her sword ready. "We'll fight to the end," she said, her voice steady.

Zhao Ming stood firm as well. "Together, we can take her down."

But Ye Chen knew that this wasn't going to be an easy fight. The woman's power was overwhelming, and they were outmatched. But they couldn't give up. Not now.

The battle was about to begin, and the outcome was uncertain. What had Ye Chen unleashed by touching the crystal? And would they survive the Shadow Sect's deadly pursuit?