Super God Grandmaster
Chapter 976 - 976 962 A Close Call

Chapter 976: Chapter 962: A Close Call Chapter 976: Chapter 962: A Close Call Ye Chen could hardly control himself, aware but finding it impossible to control his movements, vision blurred, hallucinations emerging. The incessant flute music seemed to awaken the magic power within him, with energy running wild in his body like flames, causing immense discomfort and painful howls, like a dog possessed.

Energy, with streaks of lightning, was released in thunderous blasts…

A dozen inns at the street corner turned into ruins, countless lives were lost, some even blown onto the rooftops.

With the Longhun having succeeded, it no longer cared about the girl. What it wanted was to control the Wolf King below. Failing to obtain the ring, but by controlling the Wolf King, allowing it to go on a killing spree, was equally thrilling. Without doing so, it couldn’t vent its resentment.

Ye Chen struggled helplessly, screaming in pain.

The flute notes rose continuously, and he was also overwhelmed by the surge of power.

Yang Tao’er and Guo Yuyun saved Guo Yuqing, clueless about what was happening below. As screams of terror pierced the air, they saw Ye Chen, transformed into a Raging Wolves, ringed by a green energy. He howled furiously as if mad, releasing energy everywhere, creating shockwaves that resembled the wails of ghosts, toppling rows of houses, while the Longhun in the sky continued to play the flute.

Guo Yuyun asked, “What’s happening?”

Yang Tao’er said, “Ye Chen must be under some evil influence. Longhun is using the flute to control him. If this continues, he might lose all control and fall into irreversible madness.”

“Then what do we do?” Guo Yuyun was anxious—the energy Ye Chen was emitting wasn’t something an average person could contain.

The energy released by Ye Chen had killed untold numbers, with people running for their lives all over the streets.

Longhun smiled above, muttering to himself, “Good, just like that. Want to be a hero, do you? I’ll show you how to be a hero. Kill, keep killing, the more, the better.”

Guo Yuyun said, “Li Mo, you go deal with Longhun, stop him from playing the flute.”

Yang Tao’er released a dozen monsters that leaped towards Longhun, who was still playing the flute, engaging him in a fierce battle.

Ye Chen’s discomfort escalated, his magic power growing stronger, not to mention a green energy coursing through his body, churning like overturning seas, preventing him from focusing. The flute’s sound kept him from controlling his own limbs.

Longhun, facing several Winged Dragons and Li Mo flying towards him, continued to play the flute intermittently.

Ye Chen’s consciousness blurred even more, the world spinning around him, as the magic power attempted to take control.

Guo Yuyun leapt down and asked, “Yang Tao’er, what should we do?”

In the face of Ye Chen, who was releasing energy everywhere, Yang Tao’er said, “We must find a way to control him and prevent him from going berserk, or else he’ll fall into madness.”

“Looks like he’s about to lose control?”

“About to lose control, nothing—he’s about to completely lose it.”

“Then how do we control him?”

Yang Tao’er flew out, preparing to use her Silver Needles, with a thunderous roar…

An energy so strong, capable of toppling a house with a single palm strike, the structure falling like substandard tofu. Yang Tao’er hadn’t even got close when the fiery energy came at her, leaving her clueless about where to hide, without even time to escape.

At this moment, Ye Chen was like someone half-drunk, with fire burning out of his body, scorching his skin red, disoriented, continually releasing formidable energy, black smoke rising from the ground as one side of Immortal City was engulfed in panic, with people fleeing elsewhere.

Chaos reigned over this entire area.

The flute’s sound was intermittent, but even without it, Ye Chen was already struggling to maintain control.

Approaching him was impossible—not to mention administering the needles—yet Guo Yuyun knew that if things continued this way, Ye Chen would be completely overtaken by the magic power, an unacceptable outcome.

Yang Tao’er said, “It’s no use, we cannot get close. He’s really going crazy, and whether he can recover is doubtful.” She meant that Ye Chen might completely fall under the Wolf King’s magic power.

The death toll was unknown; another shockwave unleashed reduced a large area of buildings to ash, burying countless people.

The worsening situation could not be allowed to continue.

Guo Yuyun said, “Yang Tao’er, I will draw his attention. When he’s focused on me, seize the opportunity.”

“No, are you certain that you are the person he loves most in his heart? If there’s an error, he could kill you.” Yang Tao’er was extremely anxious, watching Ye Chen, who was frantically leaping around like a ghost dancer, his powerful energy too much for anyone to withstand, the peril clear to see.

The deepest love within one’s heart can awaken the consciousness, restoring brief memories and momentarily stabilising them.

However, Guo Yuyun knew they couldn’t let Ye Chen continue like this, for it would only become more dangerous and even harder to control. It was a gamble, and with the Red Demonic Spirit on her, she said, “I have the Red Demonic Spirit; we can’t wait any longer. He’s becoming harder to control. You won’t get any closer when that time comes.”

Guo Yu Qing rushed forward, grabbing her sister’s arm, “Yun’er, it’s too dangerous.”

But it was too late; Guo Yuyun had already dashed forward.

Calling Ye Chen’s name.

“Ye Chen, calm down. We will help you control the poison gas.”

The Wolf King’s eyes turned greener, indicative of another bout with the poison gas. He made huffing sounds like a wild beast about to launch an attack, his snow-white fangs bared and terrifying. With a visage already fearsome, contorted as if possessed by an evil force, his eyes took on a murderous glint. He hit the ground, unleashing a bolt of lightning, which Yun’er hurriedly dodged.

Ye Chen let out a cry of agony.

“I know you are in pain, but you must believe that we can help you. Just stay calm.”

The Wolf King knelt on the ground, writhing as if possessed, the energy continuously entwining around him, his cries echoing like those of a malevolent spirit.

It was uncertain if he still had any consciousness left.

Guo Yuyun and Yang Tao’er were positioned in front and back, Guo Yuyun speaking up front, unsure if Ye Chen could even hear her, yet trying to draw his attention, while Yang Tao’er behind tried to inch closer. She waited for the chance to launch her Silver Needles, careful not to startle him, as a single blow from him would leave her with no remains.

Guo Yuqing, watching from outside, worried for her sister who had rushed over. She did not know if Ye Chen could hear Yun’er, who was in grave danger at that moment.

Guo Yuyun continued to move closer, while the Wolf King struggled against the enveloping gases.

Encouraged, Guo Yuyun advanced further.

Suddenly, an energy blast came down, released by the dragon spirit, striking beside the Wolf King and sending him flying. Instantly sensing the threat, the Wolf King leapt forward with a swipe of his claw, “boom,” forcing Yun’er to stagger back several steps.

The Wolf King conjured a ball of flame in his hand, ready to strike.

“I am your mother monkey.”

But the explosion fully riled up Ye Chen and alerted the Wolf King. With eyes fixed on Guo Yuyun, he leapt forward, his fist wrapped in flames striking out. The Red Demonic Spirit extended its long arms, pulling up a rock to shield Guo Yuyun.

The ball of fire, with a “boom,” penetrated the boulder and sent Guo Yuyun flying, tumbling endless feet away. Even protected by the Red Demonic Spirit, she couldn’t withstand such a powerful energy and lay on the ground, coughing up blood before losing consciousness, her life and death unknown.

Another attack followed, but as Guo Yuqing saw Guo Yuyun lying on the ground and the Wolf King continuing his assault, disregarding her own life and death, she rushed forward to stand in front of Yun’er, all while calling out Ye Chen’s name; Ye Chen delivered a swiping claw.

He grabbed Guo Yuqing by the neck, his other hand emanating flames, while Yang Tao’er prepared to deploy the Silver Needles. However, as the Wolf King released his fire, the in-flight Silver Needles got blasted away, also sending Yang Tao’er tumbling, though she wasn’t directly hit, she was severely shaken.

“Do you remember me? I’m Qing’er… in Immortal City… the one who chatted with you to pass the time.”

Guo Yuqing was strangled, suspended in the air, kicking her feet, her life hanging by a thread.

But for reasons unknown, in that moment, the flame that the Wolf King was about to release gradually weakened and then disappeared entirely. He clutched his head, as if recalling something.

Barely breathing, Guo Yuqing managed to speak intermittently, “Qing’er, I am Qing’er…”

Ye Chen pressed his head, the pain intense. His murderous eyes seemed to regain consciousness, and she slowly descended, breathing once more.

His grip on her loosened.

Rong’er prepared to attack and rescue Guo Yuqing, but the Yang Tao’er on the ground saw there might be an effect, urgently halting Rong’er, fearing they might provoke the Wolf King.

Ye Chen pressed his head, his mouth wide in a roar. Now only semi-conscious, he hadn’t fully let down his guard, growling at Guo Yuqing twice, but without making a threatening move.

Just then, the dragon spirit unleashed an energy blast, with several bolts of lightning flying towards Guo Yuqing’s back.

Suddenly, the Wolf King grabbed Guo Yuqing, pulling her into his embrace and turning his back to the lightning. Struck by the lightning on his back, he still shielded Guo Yuqing.

The Wolf King turned and faced the dragon spirit, seemingly changing his target. Suddenly traversing the space, he transformed into a streak of flame, hurtling towards the suspended dragon spirit. The dragon spirit unleashed a barrage of lightning, but his wounds were not yet healed, and even releasing the Dark Beast couldn’t fend off the Wolf King’s attack.

The enraged Wolf King, with a shockwave, devoured all the energy released by the dragon spirit.

Before the dragon spirit could play his flute to control the Wolf King, he was blasted back to the ground by the energy released by the Wolf King, turning the area into scorched earth.

Guo Yuqing ran to Guo Yuyun, who lay on the ground.

But before she could get close, the Wolf King appeared before her, startling her with his snow-white fangs and a posture ready to attack at any moment.

Yang Tao’er got up and said, “Qing’er, he seems to remember you, he knows you. Keep him steady, and I’ll send the Silver Needles as fast as I can to control him.”

Guo Yuqing glanced at Yang Tao’er and nodded slightly.

“Just talk to him about the past,” said Yang Tao’er, taking out the few remaining Silver Needles from her bosom.

Guo Yuyun began telling their story—when and where they met, what happened at that time, and the events that unfolded inside the cliff cave.

The Wolf watched Guo Yuqing, slowly letting down his defenses, the killing intent in his eyes lessening. Though he was still a wolf, he no longer snarled but looked at Guo Yuqing like a child would.

Yang Tao’er seized the opportunity, sending several Silver Needles flying at once, hitting four acupoints. With a wrenching cry, the Wolf King toppled forward toward Guo Yuqing, crashing down on her.