6.70 A Sliver Of Hope

The earthquake receded and thick tension lingered in the air. The dust petered out to show the silhouette of the man that was still hanging in midair. 

Immediately, Lu Yizhou's heart sank to the pit of his stomach. The chains might have been disturbed due to Lu Yizhou's light beam attack but it remained intact! Not even a hint of crack could be seen! Lu Yizhou could not believe his eyes. A sense of loss and helplessness overwhelmed. How…?

"Ha… Hahahaha!" Baines burst out into mad laughter as he yanked his hand out of Lu Yizhou's stomach and kicked him right on the yawning hole. Unable to react on time, Lu Yizhou crashed to the opposite wall before slumping down to the ground like a broken doll. "Foolish human! Do you think the chains can be broken by your meager power?"