The battle between Chen Tian and the Demon King was nearing its end. The Demon King's strength was being suppressed by Chen Tian, and even the Demon King himself didn't understand how Chen Tian was achieving this. It should have been him who was stronger. In their clashes, Chen Tian employed a technique to gradually repel the incoming force, rendering himself unaffected. Why did Chen Tian do this? It was because the Demon King's bloodline had awakened again, elevating his power by another level, and Chen Tian was no match for him in his current state. He could only rely on technique to win.
However, this was the Divine Realm, and Chen Tian's strength was limited to its power range, preventing him from unleashing his full might. Currently, Chen Tian's power was comparable to the peak strength of the Divine Realm in the past. Facing the Demon King, Chen Tian didn't even need to exert himself. But the Demon King was a pure numerical boss, and Chen Tian couldn't comprehend how the developers designed such a boss. Was this intended to be a challenge for players to overcome? Chen Tian genuinely didn't understand. If it were any other player facing this boss, they would be instantly annihilated, let alone clear the stage.
No wonder the Snow Mountain Cave was known as the most difficult arena. The bosses in the dungeons were increasingly outrageous. Was it possible that only Chen Tian encountered such bosses, while other players faced much easier challenges? Chen Tian was unaware that the Snow Mountain Cave's dungeons were completely randomized. He could only say he was unlucky to have entered the most difficult trial. Whether this was bad luck or intentional design from above, he couldn't tell.
Facing the Demon King's longsword, Chen Tian swung his own. Their swords collided, and Chen Tian's sword moved slightly. The Demon King seemed to realize Chen Tian's intent and immediately changed his attack. His longsword followed his arm in a series of slashes. Before his sword could break through the Demon King's, Chen Tian suddenly changed his move, forcing Chen Tian to adapt. Currently, Chen Tian was following the Demon King's rhythm, but the Demon King couldn't seize the initiative, which was a frustrating situation.
Chen Tian's longsword danced gracefully in his hand, appearing from afar like a sprite in motion. Sword Qi crisscrossed the air as the two types of sword Qi clashed. The longer the Demon King and Chen Tian fought, the more the Demon King's body began to sway. Seeing this, Chen Tian stopped attacking and retreated a few steps, widening the distance between them. Chen Tian noticed a peculiar phenomenon with the Demon King's body. The Demon King looked up at the sky and murmured, "Can I still not escape this fate?"
Chen Tian had never encountered such a situation. Upon reflection, he realized it might be a plot device. It was likely impossible to defeat a boss like the Demon King through conventional means. The only way to defeat him was through a narrative intervention. Chen Tian looked at the Demon King and spoke slowly, "Did something happen to you? Perhaps I can help if you tell me."
"What can you possibly do for me? I've been sealed here for thousands of years, never leaving. My essence within has been slowly diminishing. Today, I will completely dissipate. You, the hero, are the opponent who makes me fight with all my might. Before I die, I wish for a cathartic battle with you, so I have no regrets."
A hidden quest panel popped up on Chen Tian's game interface. Quest: Use full strength to satisfy the Demon King's desire for a battle. Quest Reward: Hidden Class: Demon King, 20% All Attribute Increase, Level +15.
Chen Tian looked at the quest interface. This was an excellent quest!
Chen Tian had no reason to refuse this quest. He directly clicked "Yes." He would not click "No." The moment he clicked, the Demon King burst into laughter, "Hahaha, indeed, you are my destined enemy! Then let me fully enjoy this battle. I shall die without regret."
Chen Tian felt the Demon King's will. Despite being a game-designed boss, he possessed emotions and feelings like a real person. Chen Tian believed this game would become immensely popular. It was still in its testing phase, as the Divine Realm had not yet fully transformed into a game world. When the world caught up to the times, this game, Chrono Era, might become even more explosive. Chen Tian thought that even if it meant sacrificing the lives and existence of one world, it would be worth it if it protected the world behind the pillar.
In Chen Tian's eyes, the world was more important than the individual, but the person before him was also very important. Chen Tian's gaze suddenly shifted, and his entire aura surged. Chen Tian unleashed his full strength. In this battle, Chen Tian wouldn't concern himself with the surrounding space. All he knew was that the Demon King before him was a worthy opponent. Since he had promised to deliver a satisfying battle, Chen Tian would keep his word.
Chen Tian's figure instantly split into thousands of silhouettes, each holding a longsword. The movement of the thousand swords filled the sky. The Demon King felt an irresistible force emanating from Chen Tian, but he did not give up. He raised his palms, his wings spread behind him, and gathered all his strength into his palm. The Demon King chose to confront it head-on, blow for blow, even if it meant his death, he would have no regrets.
Chen Tian displayed his full strength, and the Demon King felt a sense of respect. Chen Tian admired himself, and he, in turn, envied Chen Tian. He had been sealed here for millennia, and finally, he had a worthy opponent.
Chen Tian's longsword flew out, forming a vast sword river that surged towards the Demon King. The Demon King's previously gathered palm suddenly erupted with a beam of light. The black beam of light clashed with the sword river. In front of the sword river, the beam of light was insignificant, as small as a toothpick, and was instantly overwhelmed.
The Demon King's figure was swallowed by Chen Tian's sword river. When the sword river dissipated, the Demon King was nowhere to be seen. The surrounding space rapidly shattered, and Chen Tian's figure flashed as he departed.
This place could no longer be endured. His figure appeared beside the elemental sprites, and without a word, he grabbed their legs and leaped. A spatial vortex appeared, and he plunged into it.
The elemental sprites were still bewildered. Their homeland was collapsing. This was their home. What was Chen Tian thinking?
Using power beyond spatial limitations, their homeland… how would they explain this to their kin?
Chen Tian and the elemental sprites emerged from another room, the third stage's room. Chen Tian could have reached here on his own, but the elemental sprites couldn't. Reluctantly, Chen Tian opened a spatial vortex and brought them along.
"You… you… you owe us our home, you destroyed our home."
"Wah wah wah!"
The young boy cried out. Chen Tian felt a headache. This child must have recently achieved human form, his intellect no different from that of a several-year-old.
Chen Tian really didn't like taking care of children. He directly said, "If you cry, I won't tell the elemental sprites where they are."
"Wuuu..."
The young boy immediately stopped crying. Chen Tian tapped the boy's forehead, and memories flowed into him. The young boy watched all of this quietly.
When Chen Tian released his hand, the young boy asked, "Then do I have to fall into slumber too?"
"Yes, your elemental sprite tribe must abide by the contract. Go."
"Okay, thank you."
The young boy's figure transformed into light and vanished into the distance.