My gorgeous wife Chapter 1958 - 1927: The Monster Within the Meteorite

"What in the blazes is this?"

Sensing he was the focus of attention, Li Chen jolted and immediately leaped away from the meteorite.

However, the instant Li Chen moved, the entire meteorite disintegrated.

Although the starry sky was silent, the subtle tremors were undeniably felt by the surrounding cultivators, Li Chen included.

"Roar!!"

A bizarre beast materialized before the cultivators’ astonished eyes. It made no sound, yet its roar seemed to pierce their souls, exploding within their minds.

Even Li Chen felt a ringing in his head.

The moment the beast appeared, it seemed to target Li Chen, charging directly at him.

This creature possessed the body of a lion, a ghastly face, and a serpent’s tail. Even the cultivators from various realms, with their extensive knowledge, had never encountered such a being.

Furthermore, it lacked the aura of a cultivator, yet its power was immense.

Even from a distance, a palpable aura of ferocity radiated from the beast.

"This place truly holds its secrets," Li Chen mused inwardly.

At this juncture, not only he but also other cultivators scattered across the area began to investigate the interiors of meteorites and planets. Similar to him, some discovered peculiar monstrous beasts, while others found valuable treasures like Spirit Grass.

Even to Li Chen’s discerning eye, the quality of these treasures was exceptional, with any single find potentially justifying their entry investment.

Yet, Li Chen’s fortune seemed to falter at this moment, as he unearthed a monster instead of a prize.

"Pure physical might?"

Li Chen furrowed his brow and, without attempting to dodge, charged directly at the beast.

"Bang!!"

Almost instantly upon impact, Li Chen was sent hurtling backward.

The beast’s strength surpassed his estimations entirely, flinging Li Chen away with a direct claw strike, unimpeded.

After tumbling a considerable distance, Li Chen regained his balance, revealing a terrifying gash across his chest.

This wound was inflicted when one of the beast’s claws grazed his chest.

The gash was so deep it nearly split Li Chen’s chest in half, revealing bone and faintly visible internal organs.

Taking a sharp inhalation, he comprehended that the beast’s formidable power had utterly defied his expectations.

Li Chen was aware of his own strength, but to be so casually dispatched in a direct power struggle by this beast—how potent was it?

At this point, Li Chen noticed that many cultivators in his vicinity shared his look of utter astonishment.

He considered himself relatively fortunate; some less lucky cultivators, upon excavating similar beasts, were obliterated in a single exchange.

Not only were their physical forms rent asunder, but even their attempts to escape with their Primordial Spirit and Divine Soul were met with swift consumption by the beast, as if their essence were highly nutritious.

In an instant, the entire expanse of the starry sky ignited with ferocious combat.

Some cultivators who had initially eyed the finds of others with envy quickly abandoned such covetous thoughts with the emergence of these beasts.

"Damn this accursed place!" Li Chen cursed, his Indestructible Body diligently mending his wounds. He observed that after dispatching their designated targets, the beasts did not immediately engage others but rapidly dissolved back into the starry sky.

Employing his Eye of the Dao, Li Chen clearly perceived that in empty spaces, the beasts transmuted into streams of ethereal green energy, rejoining the meteorites and planets.

A trap!

The realization struck Li Chen instantaneously.

This was no benevolent proving ground—it was far more of a snare than a test. Those lacking sufficient fortune met the same fate as the cultivators who were just slain.

And at this very moment, the ghost-faced, lion-bodied beast charged toward Li Chen once more.

"In terms of physical resilience, I should be comparable to this monstrosity, yet perhaps my Body Refinement focuses too much on defense, leaving my offensive power wanting," Li Chen surmised, his eyes narrowing.

His physical fortitude was indeed substantial, boasting immense regenerative capabilities, but his offensive strength was his notable deficiency. Without resorting to his Sword Techniques, Li Chen’s standard attacks were merely adequate for a Heavenly King.

"It appears I must seek out a cultivation technique to bolster my Qi-Blood," Li Chen contemplated, numerous Martial Techniques flashing through his mind. Although these were merely Mortal Martial Arts below the Heavenly Level, their effectiveness depended significantly on the wielder.

An expert at the Heavenly King Level, even when employing Mortal Martial Arts, could unleash devastating power.

In actuality, Li Chen’s might was not insignificant. Even those newly ascended to the Venerable Level might not necessarily match him, yet he felt it was still insufficient.

At the very least, this beast confronting him was demonstrably stronger.

"Within the starry sky, the Five Elements Rule exerts diminished influence, making it challenging to deploy effectively. Moreover, my raw physical strength cannot overcome it, thus..."

Fixing his gaze upon the approaching beast, Li Chen held his ground, unwavering.

"Sss-la!!"

The massive claw of the beast narrowly missed Li Chen as it scraped past, leaving the creature stunned that its fierce attack had failed.

"Shadow Escape!"

Surrounding the beast, numerous dark phantoms began to materialize. These shadowy figures rapidly took on Li Chen's appearance, even perfectly mimicking his aura, which utterly baffled the seemingly dim-witted creature.

In the subsequent moment, the beast opened its jaws wide, emitting a silent roar as it swept its claw through all the illusory 'Li Chen' figures.

Instantly, every 'Li Chen' phantom dissolved into dust. However, after these figures were annihilated, a fresh wave emerged, once again surrounding the beast.

The beast bellowed, launching into an unending barrage of attacks.

High above, Li Chen's form gradually materialized. His hands continuously sculpted Dharma Seals, launching flag after flag into the fray.

What ensnared the beast was the Law of Darkness. In a setting like the vastness of space, the Law of Darkness stood as one of the most potent Law Powers. Li Chen fully exploited the environmental advantage to temporarily hold the monstrous entity captive.

Nevertheless, he was acutely aware that relying solely on the Law of Darkness would not contain this beast indefinitely. Therefore, he resolved to establish a Great Formation to capture the beast through its power!