The cavern trembled as Lin Feng's body convulsed under the forced surge of Titan Core energy. Every vein glowed gold-white. His meridians screamed, some cracking under the unnatural strain. The pressure of the Ancient Guardian pressed down like a mountain, but this time, Lin Feng was absorbing the weight instead of being crushed.
SYSTEM ALERT – FORCED SYNCHRONIZATION AT 70%
Internal damage risk: Extreme
Reward: Temporary Stage 9 Output
Recommended Action: Utilize Pressure Conversion passive for survival
Lin Feng gritted his teeth.
"Stage 9 output? Sure. But I'll add a little fun."
First Exchange: Clash of Titans
The Guardian raised its arm slowly, a simple motion that could have annihilated a small sect. Lin Feng anticipated it perfectly. Chaos Instinct micro-adjusted his foot placement, momentum, and angle of approach in milliseconds.
He dashed forward. Fist God Realm energy flared, leaving trails of golden light behind each movement.
Their first clash was deafening. Golden force collided with absolute suppression. Cavern walls shattered. Stalactites fell like meteors. Energy surged outward in waves.
The Guardian staggered slightly.
Lin Feng's grin widened.
"Hey! I don't think you're used to someone punching back this aggressively."
System pinged: Comedic commentary efficiency: –1%
Moral impact on opponent: +10%
Pressure Conversion: Turning Oppression Into Strength
The suppression field intensified. Lin Feng felt his bones bend unnaturally, his muscles strain.
Then the passive kicked in. Pressure Conversion.
Instead of breaking him, the crushing weight fed him energy, amplifying every strike.
Strength +35%
Speed +20%
Reaction Time +25%
Chaos Instinct adaptability +15%
He laughed through the pain.
"This… is… awesome!"
Mid-Battle Humor
The Guardian swung a massive fist. Lin Feng rolled under it. A chunk of stone nearly fell on his head. He ducked.
"Wow. Somebody call the repair sect. This place is falling apart faster than Senior Brother Wang's temper!"
System groaned: Efficiency –2%
XP gain from humor: +50
The Guardian's eyes flickered, almost… irritated.
Lin Feng grinned wider. "Yeah, I get that look a lot."
Strike at the Core
The Guardian pulsed with energy. Its chest core, once faintly glowing, now throbbed violently. This was the moment of truth.
Lin Feng activated Momentum Surge Lv2 + Seismic Impact Lv2, gathering all Titan Core energy into a single fist.
Fist God Art – Mountain Shattering Core Strike
He leapt, twisting mid-air, fists glowing like molten gold, and smashed directly into the Guardian's chest fracture. The cavern exploded in golden light.
Rocks shattered. Energy waves distorted the underground river. Stalactites shattered and fell like hail.
The Guardian roared—an ear-splitting vibration that shook Lin Feng to his core.
Forced Synchronization Peak
The system warned violently:
MERIDIAN OVERLOAD DETECTED – 95% THRESHOLD
Critical Failure Risk: 90%
Survival Probability: 45%
Lin Feng's vision blurred. Pain shot through every limb. For a moment, he thought he might pass out.
Then the golden cracks across his skin fused, forming a radiant pattern. The Titan Core energy stabilized. Chaos Instinct adapted.
Hidden Function: Stage 9 Output Stabilized
Fist God Realm Awakening Progress: 55%
Turning the Tide
The Guardian staggered backward, massive form shaking. It wasn't invincible. It was strong… but Lin Feng's Pressure Conversion + Fist God Realm Mode created a feedback loop that even the Ancient Guardian couldn't fully suppress.
Lin Feng advanced, fists raining down in a perfect chain of punches, elbows, and kicks. Every strike carved cracks into the Guardian's chest, every kick disrupted its balance.
The golden light of his attacks illuminated the cavern, reflecting against the obsidian walls. Energy resonated in waves that could be felt from Iron Spine Peak above.
Cliffhanger Moment
The Guardian raised its final arm.
A sphere of dark-gold energy formed at its palm.
Cataclysm Pulse – Final Judgement
Lin Feng clenched his fists, energy surging.
Chaos + Titan Core + Fist God Realm + Pressure Conversion = Maximum Output
He grinned through blood and exhaustion.
"Come on. Let's see who punches harder."
And he charged.
The cavern froze in anticipation.
The underground realm waited.
The clash of Chaos versus Absolute Order was about to shatter history itself.