Within the Evil Nest's unique environment, the Hidden Dragon Staff became Wang Chen's most formidable weapon.
Although he also possessed the Crimson Lion Sword of the same grade, that flying sword was better suited to unleashing its power over broad areas. It was not a weapon suited for close combat.
Moreover, once a Flying Sword left its wielder's hand, there was a chance that its spirituality would be tainted.
The Hidden Dragon Staff was entirely different. It contained supremely hard and supremely yang might, and only when gripped tightly in both hands could it unleash its greatest power. It was exceptionally sharp at breaking evil and slaying monsters.
Wang Chen had the other disciples deal with the Evil Monsters while personally attacking the Evil Nest Core because he wanted to see whether close-range strikes could break through the latter's protective barrier.
He gathered the full force of his strength into this blow. The staff abruptly extended by ten feet, gleaming with a crimson-gold radiance.
Empowered by Gengjin power, this spirit artifact revealed its formidable true nature.
In an instant, it smashed down upon the Evil Nest Core.
Pfft!
Wang Chen immediately felt as if he had struck a layer of rubber—an incredibly thick and resilient hide.
The Hidden Dragon Staff sank into it, and all the power erupting from within the staff was absorbed and devoured cleanly by the Evil Nest Core.
This is bad!
Wang Chen inwardly cried out. Just as he was about to pull back the Hidden Dragon Staff, an incomparably Yin Evil aura seeped along the staff into his palms, then surged up his arms and into his body.
Wang Chen felt as though he had fallen into an icy abyss. His abundant Mana was completely frozen, trapped within his Dantian and meridians, unable to circulate.