117: Killed! Abyssal Nether Dragon!

In the distance, the Spiritual Energy Bureau support squad led by Lei Zhan finally struggled through layers of tunnels and arrived at the edge of this Central Grotto.

However, when they saw the scene before them clearly, everyone instantly froze in place, their minds going blank.

In the center of the grotto, Chen Nian slowly withdrew his fist, his posture so casual it was as if he had just swatted an annoying fly to death.

Further away, on the rock wall at the end of the grotto, a massive indentation was a shocking sight.

The mountain-like body of the Abyssal Sea Dark Dragon was currently deeply embedded within it.

Its ink-colored scales were shattered and peeling off in large patches, revealing the mangled flesh and broken bones beneath.

Deep black dragon blood gushed from the wounds like a waterfall, staining the surrounding seawater into a murky mess.

Dead silence.

A suffocating dead silence enveloped the entire grotto.

The members of the support squad, every single one of them, stood frozen in place as if they had been collectively placed under a binding spell.

Their eyes were wide and round, their mouths hanging open unconsciously; their brains had fallen into a brief state of paralysis while trying to process a scene that far exceeded the limits of their understanding.

"What's the situation? That's the Abyssal Sea Dark Dragon, a legendary Sixth-Tier Demonic Evil! It was just... sent flying by a single punch from Special Commissioner Chen?"

"More than just sent flying, look at its claws and chest—the dragon claws are broken, and its hardest chest plate is shattered!"

"My god... that dragon breath just now, I felt like my Soul was going to be shattered even from this far away, yet Special Commissioner Chen actually dispersed it directly with just the wind from his punch?!"

"Just what level of power is this? Is this really power that a human can possess?!"

"Too terrifying... this power is simply like a god descending to the world!"

"No wonder the Director said everything was fine... with Special Commissioner Chen here, it really is fine..."

After the brief dead silence came an irrepressible discussion filled with extreme shock and fanaticism.

The faces of every Spiritual Energy Bureau Agent were written with unbelievable horror and ecstatic excitement.

Too strong!

So strong it exceeded the scope of their understanding!

The way they looked at Chen Nian's back had completely turned into the purest form of worship and awe, bordering on religious faith.

In stark contrast to the shock and exhilaration of the Spiritual Energy Bureau people, the remaining deep-sea Demonic Evils in the grotto looked as if all their spirit and energy had been drained away.

Before, they were still roaring for the majesty of the Abyssal Sea Dark Dragon and sneering at the "stupidity" of the intruder.

Now, they felt as if ice water had been poured over their heads, a bone-chilling cold seeping out from their very marrow.

They cowered in the shadows, their bodies trembling slightly from fear; not a hint of ferocity could be found in their crimson eyes anymore, only boundless fear and horror remained.

They didn't dare make a sound, not even daring to breathe loudly, for fear of attracting the attention of that terrifying human.

In their eyes, that figure was no longer a human, but an Asura God of Death from the deepest parts of the Nine Serenities, a walking Incarnation of destruction.

They looked at the figure standing tall like a god or demon, then looked at their dying sovereign embedded in the rock wall, and a massive fear overwhelmed them.

It's over.

It's all over.

Even the supreme Lord Dark Dragon was beaten like this by a single punch; what hope for survival could they, these mere pawns, have?

At this moment, they didn't have even a fraction of their previous arrogant bluster; they were simply worse off than stray dogs.

However, Chen Nian turned a blind eye to the surrounding looks of shock or fear.

His attention was locked onto the Abyssal Sea Dark Dragon in the rock wall the entire time.

The System's kill notification hadn't sounded yet, which meant this old dragon was quite resilient and hadn't died completely yet.

Since that was the case, he would just have to send it on its final journey.

Thinking this, Chen Nian prepared to move and deliver the final blow to this Dark Dragon.

However, before he could move—

"Roar—!!!"

An extremely powerful screech, filled with malice and resentment, suddenly erupted from the direction of the Abyssal Sea Dark Dragon.

This sound did not travel through the air, but acted directly on the Soul level of all living beings.

Like ten thousand cold, poisonous needles, it stabbed ruthlessly into the depths of everyone's Sea of Consciousness.

"Ugh!"

"My head... it hurts so much!"

"What is this sound?!"

The Spiritual Energy Bureau Agents in the distance were caught off guard, immediately letting out a chorus of painful groans.

Many were shaken directly to their knees, their faces instantly turning pale and their eyes becoming vacant, clearly having suffered a severe mental shock.

Furthermore, it wasn't just the Spiritual Energy Bureau Agents.

Even those terrified Demonic Evils were now being knocked over by this sudden Soul shriek, letting out piteous wails.

However, Chen Nian, who was at the very core of the sound waves, was completely unfazed; the corner of his mouth even curled into an undisguised arc of contempt.

"A deathbed struggle?"

This Dragon Roar, which contained a Soul shock, was undoubtedly a devastating blow to beings with slightly weaker Mental Energy and will.

If caught unprepared, one's Soul might even be directly shattered.

But against him?

Chen Nian could feel an invisible mental ripple attempting to invade his Sea of Consciousness.

However, his will was like an eternal, unmelting divine mountain—indestructible.

Under the Prison Suppressing Divine Body and multiple enhancements, his Soul had long since been refined as solid as a diamond.

When this shock hit him, it couldn't even make his mind flicker; it was like a breeze passing over a mountain ridge, dissipating into nothingness.

If nothing went wrong, this should be the legendary 'Soul-Capturing Dragon Roar'.

Looking at the effect on the surroundings, it was decent for dealing with small fry.

But to Chen Nian, it was just so-so.

Chen Nian instantly understood the Abyssal Sea Dark Dragon's intention—playing dead to show weakness, then accumulating power for this fatal blow in an attempt to turn the tables.

Unfortunately, it had miscalculated.

Chen Nian no longer hesitated; the power within his body erupted, and his figure turned into a bolt of golden lightning that tore through the seawater, racing toward the ruins at a speed far exceeding his previous pace.

Seeing that Chen Nian was not only unharmed but was instead charging at an even faster speed.

The Abyssal Sea Dark Dragon was instantly filled with boundless fear and disbelief!

"No... Impossible!! How could you... how could you be unaffected?!!"

Its mental roar was filled with despair and collapse.

This "Soul-Capturing Dragon Roar" was a forbidden technique it had launched by burning its Origin; it was its final trump card!

How could it fail to make the opponent pause for even a single breath?!

In the next second, Chen Nian's cold face was already right before its eyes, like a Reaper coming for its life.

"Still thinking of a sneak attack?" Chen Nian looked down at the Abyssal Sea Dark Dragon from above, his voice flat but carrying the weight of a sentence, "With just this level of strength, you're not qualified."

Before his voice had even faded, he raised his arm again. Golden fist light began to condense, and a destructive aura caused the surrounding space to begin to warp.

"No... stop! I am willing to submit! I am willing to offer..." Sensing the descent of true death, the Abyssal Sea Dark Dragon let out a terrified plea for mercy.

However, Chen Nian's fist did not pause for a second.

"Boom—!!!!!"

Another simple and unadorned heavy punch, yet one that contained the power to collapse stars, slammed solidly onto the Abyssal Sea Dark Dragon's massive head.

"No—!!!"

The Abyssal Sea Dark Dragon let out one final screech of despair.

"Boom—!!!!"

A deafening explosion echoed throughout the entire grotto!

The golden fist light, like an exploding supernova, instantly swallowed the Abyssal Sea Dark Dragon's head.

This time, there were no more obstacles.

Under the stunned gazes of everyone and all the Demonic Evils, that massive dragon head, like a watermelon smashed by a giant force, exploded.

Red, white, black... mixed with shattered bones and scales, it sprayed backward in a radial pattern, staining the already messy cave into a gruesome and terrifying scene.

The Abyssal Sea Dark Dragon's massive headless body convulsed violently a few times before finally losing all signs of life, drooping down limply and no longer moving.

At the same time, in Chen Nian's mind, the long-awaited System notification sounded clearly:

Ding! Killed Sixth-Tier Demonic Evil Abyssal Sea Dark Dragon, obtained 22,886 points.

Ding! Special mission completed!

Obtained rewards: 30,000 points, skill 'Soul-Capturing Dragon Roar'!