Chapter 48: Bloody Fight..

The Chaos Titan loomed before them, its towering form pulsing with raw chaotic energy. Each step it took made the ground tremble, and the air thickened with tension. Feng Lin could feel the weight of its presence pressing down on him like a crushing force. Yan Mei and Zhen stood behind him, tense and ready, but Feng Lin knew that this creature was unlike anything they had faced before.

Yan Mei glanced at Feng Lin, her brows furrowed. "This thing... it's stronger than anything we've encountered. What do we do?"

Feng Lin tightened his grip on the Chaos Rune Sword. The power from the Nexus still hummed within him, and the newly acquired skill, Chaos Flux, surged just beneath the surface. But he knew it was dangerous—unpredictable, at best. "We have no choice," he said. "We fight."

Zhen nodded, though his face betrayed the doubt creeping into his mind. "Let's try to take it down quickly. The longer this fight lasts, the worse it'll be for us."

The Chaos Titan bellowed, its voice shaking the very walls of the chamber. It raised its massive arm, the chaotic energy gathering at its palm like a vortex. Feng Lin braced himself, feeling the familiar pulse of his Qi trying to stabilize the chaotic energy within his own body.

"Stay back!" he called to Yan Mei and Zhen. "Let me handle the first strike."

Without waiting for their response, Feng Lin dashed forward, activating Shadowstep, his body flickering with speed as he closed the distance between himself and the Chaos Titan. He vanished and reappeared in an instant, his Chaos Rune Sword slashing toward the Titan's chest.

The blade met resistance as it collided with the thick chaotic energy surrounding the creature. Sparks flew, but Feng Lin's momentum pushed through. His sword sliced into the Titan's body, but it barely seemed to register the blow.

[System Notification: Chaos Titan's Defensive Aura Resists 70% of Incoming Damage.]

The system prompt flashed before Feng Lin's eyes, but he didn't react outwardly. He pulled back, avoiding the Titan's massive fist as it swung in retaliation. The shockwave from the attack sent him skidding back several feet, but he maintained his balance.

Yan Mei and Zhen rushed forward to support him. Yan Mei unleashed a barrage of energy blasts, aiming for the Titan's head, while Zhen flanked from the side, his spear crackling with lightning as he struck.

The attacks made contact, but the Titan barely flinched, its defensive aura absorbing most of the damage. It roared again, sweeping its arm toward Zhen, who barely dodged in time.

"This thing's defenses are too strong!" Zhen shouted, frustration clear in his voice.

Feng Lin narrowed his eyes. He knew they couldn't keep chipping away at it like this. The Titan's chaotic energy was far too dense. They needed something more—something powerful enough to break through its defenses.

He clenched his fists, feeling the power of the Chaos Flux ability raging within him. It was risky, but at this point, it might be their only chance.

"Stay back!" Feng Lin commanded again. He focused inward, drawing on the chaotic energy swirling within his Chaos Core. His Qi fluctuated wildly as the Chaos Flux ability activated, and for a moment, he felt as though he were standing at the edge of a storm.

[System Notification: Chaos Flux Activated – Unstable Power Boost Initiated.]

His body surged with power, but the effects were immediate and chaotic. His strength spiked erratically, and his perception of time-warped. It was as if the world slowed and sped up at random intervals, making it difficult to maintain his focus.

But the raw power was undeniable.

Feng Lin shot forward, his Chaos Rune Sword blazing with energy. He aimed directly for the Titan's core, the chaotic energy swirling around him like a violent tempest. This time, when his sword made contact, it cleaved through the Titan's defenses, breaking through the protective aura and driving deep into the creature's chest.

The Chaos Titan roared in pain, staggering backward. For the first time, it showed signs of real damage.

Yan Mei and Zhen capitalized on the moment. Yan Mei unleashed a wave of fire, the flames dancing around the Titan's wounds, while Zhen's spear struck its legs, forcing it to one knee.

Feng Lin, still under the effects of Chaos Flux, pressed the attack, but the unpredictability of the skill began to show. His Qi fluctuated wildly, and his strikes became erratic. One moment he was moving faster than he could control, the next, he found himself stumbling as his body struggled to keep up with the chaotic energy surging through him.

The Titan, sensing the instability, swung its massive arm toward him. Feng Lin tried to dodge, but the timing of his movements was off. The Titan's fist connected with his side, sending him crashing into the far wall of the chamber.

"Feng Lin!" Yan Mei shouted, her voice filled with panic.

Feng Lin groaned as he pushed himself to his feet. The blow had been powerful, but his body was still holding together. The chaotic energy within him was stabilizing again, but he knew he couldn't keep using Chaos Flux for long without risking serious damage to his cultivation.

The Chaos Titan roared again, rising to its full height despite its injuries. Its chaotic energy flared, and the ground beneath them began to tremble.

"We have to end this now!" Zhen shouted, his voice barely audible over the chaos.

Feng Lin wiped the blood from his mouth, his eyes narrowing as he readied himself for one final strike. He still had one more trick up his sleeve, but it would take everything he had.

"On my signal!" he called to Yan Mei and Zhen, his voice firm.

They exchanged glances but trusted his judgment.

Feng Lin felt his Qi gathering again, his Chaos Core vibrating with the energy from the Nexus. As the Chaos Titan charged toward them, he knew this battle was far from over, but they weren't about to back down.

The real fight had only just begun...