NOVEL ONLINE FREE Chapter 8: Chapter 8: Clash of Predators
Ye Feng's muscles tensed as he locked eyes with the mysterious figure.
It stood on the broken highway, its dark robes swaying in the wind. The metallic mask concealed its face, but the sheer pressure radiating from it sent a clear message—this was no ordinary opponent.
➤ [Threat Level: ???]
"You are not the only one who devours."
The figure's voice was deep and emotionless. But beneath the stillness, Ye Feng sensed something dangerous.
A presence similar to his own.
➤ [System Analysis: Unknown Entity possesses Devourer-Type Abilities.]
Ye Feng smirked. "Interesting. Looks like I'm not the only monster around."
The figure tilted its head. "No… you are still incomplete. Weak. Unrefined."
The air grew heavier.
A powerful killing intent exploded from the figure, making the ruins tremble. Even the mutant beasts lurking in the shadows fled instantly.
Ye Feng's blood boiled.
This wasn't fear. This was excitement.
For the first time since awakening, he had found an opponent worth fighting.
—
The Battle Begins
WHOOSH!
The masked figure vanished.
Ye Feng's instincts screamed as he side-stepped, narrowly dodging a clawed hand that tore through the air where he stood a second ago.
BOOOOM!
The strike shattered the concrete, sending debris flying.
Ye Feng didn't hesitate—he counterattacked.
Shadow Dash!
He teleported behind his opponent and launched a punch, his fist coated in Devourer Mist.
But—
The figure vanished again.
WHOOSH!
A chilling voice echoed behind Ye Feng.
"Too slow."
Before he could react—
BAM!
A devastating kick slammed into his ribs, launching him through a crumbling building. Dust and rubble exploded everywhere.
CRASH!
Ye Feng coughed, wiping blood from his lips. His body had taken damage—but he was healing instantly.
➤ [Abyssal Regeneration Activated!]
His opponent landed silently on the ground, watching him.
"You adapt fast… but not fast enough."
Ye Feng grinned. "That so? Let's see how well you handle this."
He vanished—but this time, it wasn't Shadow Dash.
Abyssal Energy swirled around him as he activated his new ability.
➤ [New Ability: Abyssal Phase]
(Temporarily phase into the void, becoming untouchable for 3 seconds.)
The moment the masked figure tried to counter, Ye Feng became intangible—the attack passed through him like smoke.
And then—
He reappeared behind his opponent.
BOOM!
His fist, cloaked in Devourer's Touch, struck the figure's back.
A deep, guttural snarl escaped from behind the mask.
SHHHHHH!
The Devourer Mist coiled around the figure, trying to drain its energy.
But then—
The figure's aura exploded outward, forcing Ye Feng to retreat.
As the dust settled, the masked warrior finally spoke in a low, approving tone.
"Now… you are worthy."
Ye Feng wiped his mouth. "Worthy for what?"
The figure raised a single hand.
"To learn the true path of devouring."
Then—the world around them began to distort.
The ruins, the city, the night sky—everything started warping into darkness.
Ye Feng's eyes widened.
➤ [Warning: Spatial Distortion Detected!]
➤ [Entering Unknown Dimension…]
Before he could react, the ground collapsed beneath him.
And then—he was falling.