The Female CEO's Personal Bodyguard

Chapter 2264 Chase in the Water, a Race Against Time

Lin Chen was very curious about the origin of the sword, and even more curious about the source of the demonic energy underwater.

He had a gut feeling that this sword was definitely related to the source of demonic energy!
After discussing it for a while, the four continued downwards, each with their own thoughts. However, none of them could move the sword, so there was no need to worry about anyone turning against them for the time being.

Su Yanran whispered, "Why do I feel like there are so many powerful auras around us..."

Qi Wuchang's expression was solemn: "Yes, this aura doesn't seem to be much weaker than that of the octopus."

Zhong Shuyu smiled wryly, "If what lies below truly is the source of demonic energy in this world, then the closer we get to the source, the higher the concentration of demonic energy, and the stronger the demonic beasts that can survive here will likely be..."

Everyone was somewhat alarmed, but no one suggested giving up. Instead, they remained silent and continued downwards. Lin Chen noticed that each of the three had summoned several incredibly powerful magical artifacts, which surrounded him, indicating they were prepared for an attack and to fight at any moment.

Soon, Lin Chen also sensed those terrifying auras. They clearly originated from incredibly powerful magical beasts. The ferocity, slaughter, and darkness within those auras were very unique and easy to distinguish.

Lin Chen could clearly sense that as they descended, surrounded by the dark, deep water, countless ferocious and enormous demonic beasts, using the black water as cover, were eyeing them menacingly, ready to pounce and tear them to pieces at any moment.

Lin Chen asked softly, "They should be able to sense us, so why didn't they attack us?"

Qi Wuchang and the others had solemn expressions, but did not answer.

Even though they were all Great Immortals, they felt immense pressure at this moment.

They turned to look at Lin Chen, only to find that although he was asking questions, he showed no signs of panic, which surprised the three of them.

Was it because he thought the three of them would protect him, or because he possessed some means of survival?
The four continued deeper into the area, where the demonic energy grew increasingly intense. Their domain power could only extend to a very small range, and they could no longer transform into rainbows and travel hundreds of miles in an instant as they could in the air. They could only obediently fly downwards along the massive sword.

Moreover, the number of powerful auras emanating from the surrounding darkness increased with the depth, and they grew closer and closer, like a pack of wolves besieging their prey, closing in on their target.

Just as everyone was terrified, several exceptionally powerful auras suddenly moved and rushed towards them at an extremely fast speed.

"They're coming!"

Zhong Shuyu's expression changed drastically, and he shouted, "What should we do?" Qi Wuchang and Su Yanran were equally nervous and unable to make a decision for a moment.

Up or down?
If they go upwards, focused solely on escaping, even if the enemy were to surround and attack them, it would be unlikely to stop them. However, if they go downwards, deeper into the abyss, surrounded by numerous powerful demonic beasts, they might not be able to escape in the abyss where demonic energy is as dark as ink.

As the aura, even more ferocious than the previous octopus, rapidly approached, Qi Wuchang's expression shifted. In the end, unable to withstand the terrifying pressure, he whispered, "Retreat first, we'll come back later."

Zhong Shuyu and Su Yanran both breathed a sigh of relief. They also felt immense pressure, so much so that they wanted to turn around and run away, but they were concerned about saving face and felt unwilling to give up.

Now that Qi Wuchang has made his decision, they can retreat without any problem. After all, nothing here will run away. They can just prepare and come back down later.

The three turned and quickly broke through upwards. Su Yanran shouted, "Fellow Daoist Lin, retreat first... What are you doing?"

Su Yanran's voice suddenly rose, letting out a shocked scream, because she saw that Lin Chen not only did not turn around and run upwards, but instead suddenly accelerated, rushing downwards along the sword.

Lin Chen actually wants to explore downwards?
Time was of the essence. Although Qi Wuchang and the others wanted to say something to dissuade Lin Chen, it was too late. They could only pass by Lin Chen and quickly escape upwards.

Lin Chen increased his speed to the maximum and plummeted downwards.

The black mist in the water was incredibly thick, greatly hindering Lin Chen's speed, but he still didn't give up and continued to rush downwards at top speed.

He wanted to see what was underneath the sword.
What is the source of demonic energy?
The swarming aquatic monsters instantly split into two waves, one chasing after Lin Chen, and the other chasing after Qi Wuchang and the others who were fleeing to the surface of the water.

Lin Chen sensed that the terrifying aura behind him was getting closer and closer, and even more powerful auras were rapidly approaching from the waters beside him, joining the pursuing army.

Although Lin Chen couldn't see them, he could sense countless magical beasts chasing him from behind. They gathered together like a tidal wave, frantically pursuing him. If he slowed down even for a moment, they would catch up and devour him instantly.

Hurry up!

Faster!
(End of this chapter)