The underground ruin shook violently.
Massive cracks spread across the stone floor as the Ancient Guardian Beast rose completely from the broken ground.
The creature towered over everyone like a mountain.
Black scales covered its body like armor.
Two enormous crimson eyes glowed with ancient fury.
Its breath alone felt like a storm.
"ROOOOOOOAR!"
The roar shook the chamber so violently that several disciples collapsed instantly.
Zhao Tianlong's face turned pale.
"This… this thing is at least Foundation Establishment level!"
Su Qingyue's expression grew serious.
"We can't defeat it alone."
Mu Ling'er folded her arms but her playful smile had disappeared.
"Well…"
"That explains the chains."
Everyone looked closer.
Massive ancient chains wrapped around the beast's neck and limbs.
Ancient runes glowed faintly.
It had clearly been sealed here long ago.
And now—
It was awake.
Temporary Alliance
Zhao Tianlong clenched his sword tightly.
"We must work together."
The disciples behind him hesitated.
After all…
They had come here to kill Lin Ye.
But now a much bigger threat stood before them.
Lin Ye spun the Shadow Dragon Spear in his hand.
"Wow."
"The guy who tried to kill me five minutes ago wants teamwork now."
Zhao Tianlong glared.
"After we survive…"
"I'll kill you."
Lin Ye nodded.
"Fair."
The Beast Attacks
Suddenly—
The Guardian Beast slammed its claw down.
BOOM!
The ground exploded.
Three disciples were instantly crushed beneath falling stone.
Panic spread across the chamber.
"Move!"
Su Qingyue dashed forward.
Her sword flashed like silver lightning.
"Moonlight Sword Art!"
A brilliant arc of light slashed across the beast's leg.
CLANG.
The blade bounced off the scales.
Mu Ling'er appeared beside her instantly.
Dark spiritual energy gathered in her palm.
"Demon Lotus Strike!"
BOOM!
Her attack hit the beast's shoulder.
The creature barely reacted.
Mu Ling'er blinked.
"…That barely tickled it."
Su Qingyue nodded.
"We need a stronger attack."
Behind them—
Lin Ye watched the battle while casually spinning his spear.
He sighed.
"Looks like I have to work."
The System Interferes
DING!
The system notification appeared.
INSANE CHAOS MISSION – PHASE 2
Objective: Defeat the Guardian Beast.
Special Condition: Make both female leads cooperate with the host.
Bonus Objective: Make them argue while fighting.
Reward:
Shadow Dragon Spear True Awakening
Mythic Martial Technique
30,000 EXP
Failure: Host must publicly declare love to Zhao Tianlong.
Lin Ye nearly dropped the spear.
"…System."
"You are a psychopath."
The system replied calmly.
[Host thrives in chaos.]
Lin Ye sighed deeply.
"Fine."
Chaos Strategy
Lin Ye jumped forward suddenly.
"Alright ladies!"
"Follow my lead!"
Mu Ling'er smirked.
"Oh?"
"You're giving orders now?"
Lin Ye pointed dramatically.
"Qingyue attacks the left leg."
"Ling'er attacks the right shoulder."
Su Qingyue frowned.
"Don't call me that."
Mu Ling'er giggled.
"Wow."
"You're already giving her a nickname."
Su Qingyue's sword slashed harder.
"I said focus!"
Lin Ye grinned.
Perfect.
The two women launched attacks simultaneously.
Su Qingyue's sword cut across the beast's leg joints.
Mu Ling'er unleashed waves of dark energy at its upper body.
The Guardian Beast roared in anger.
Its attention turned toward them.
Which left—
One opening.
Lin Ye dashed forward.
"Shadow Step!"
His body vanished.
He appeared directly beneath the beast's neck.
The Shadow Dragon Spear pierced forward.
CLANG.
The spear struck the ancient chains.
Suddenly—
The weapon vibrated violently.
A deep dragon-like roar echoed from the spear itself.
Spear Awakens
Dark energy exploded outward.
A phantom Shadow Dragon appeared behind Lin Ye.
The spear glowed with ancient runes.
Inside his mind—
DING!
WEAPON AWAKENING
Shadow Dragon Spear – Phase 2 Unlocked
New Ability: Dragon Devour
The spear absorbs enemy spiritual energy during combat.
Lin Ye's eyes widened.
"Oh…"
"This just got interesting."
He thrust the spear again.
BOOM.
The chain shattered.
The beast roared in pain.
Energy began flowing from the beast into the spear.
Lin Ye laughed.
"This thing is literally eating it!"
Jealousy Explosion
Behind him—
Mu Ling'er noticed something.
She looked at Su Qingyue.
"You're protecting him very seriously."
Su Qingyue replied calmly.
"I'm protecting the spear."
Mu Ling'er leaned closer.
"Sure you are."
Su Qingyue's sword slashed another attack.
"You talk too much."
Mu Ling'er giggled.
"You're jealous."
Su Qingyue froze slightly.
"…Ridiculous."
Lin Ye shouted from the battlefield.
"Less flirting!"
"More stabbing!"
Both women glared at him simultaneously.
Lin Ye coughed.
"…My mistake."
Hidden Villain Revealed
Far above the ruins—
Inside a hidden cave—
The mysterious black-robed man watched the battle through a floating mirror.
Elder Huang stood beside him.
"This beast should kill them all."
The man smiled calmly.
"No."
His voice was quiet.
"That boy…"
"He's more valuable alive."
Elder Huang frowned.
"What do you mean?"
The man touched the mirror gently.
"Lin Ye possesses something rare."
"Chaos fate."
His eyes glowed faintly.
"And chaos is exactly what I need."
Far below—
The ruin trembled again.
The Guardian Beast roared louder than ever.
Final Strike
Lin Ye jumped high into the air.
The Shadow Dragon Spear glowed with terrifying power.
"Alright…"
"Let's finish this."
The dragon phantom behind him roared.
"Shadow Dragon Descent!"
The spear pierced downward.
BOOM!
The attack struck directly into the beast's neck.
The chamber exploded with energy.
When the dust settled—
The Guardian Beast collapsed.
Silence filled the ruin.
The Core
Inside the beast's chest—
A glowing demon core floated.
Zhao Tianlong's eyes widened.
"That core is worth a fortune!"
He rushed forward.
But Lin Ye moved faster.
"Shadow Step!"
WHOOSH.
He grabbed the core instantly.
Inside his mind—
DING!
MISSION COMPLETE
Rewards:
Mythic Martial Technique
30,000 EXP
Massive Luck Increase
Lin Ye grinned.
"Thanks for the hard work everyone."
Zhao Tianlong's face twisted with fury.
"You—!"
But before he could finish—
The ruin suddenly began collapsing.
Massive stones fell from the ceiling.
Mu Ling'er looked up.
"…That's not good."
Su Qingyue nodded.
"We need to leave."
Lin Ye shrugged.
"Agreed."
He grabbed both of their wrists.
"Run."
The three figures dashed toward the exit.
Behind them—
The ancient ruin collapsed completely.
And far away—
The black-robed man smiled quietly.
"Yes…"
"Grow stronger, Lin Ye."
"Soon…"
"You will become the perfect sacrifice."
The real conspiracy had only just begun.