Chapter 19 : The Ultimate Trial of the Contract (The Ultimate Battle of Strength and Will)

Night fell as dark as ink, the wind whistling low through the forest, shadows twisting and swaying in the moonlight like lurking prey.

Chen Ye crouched in a clearing, the Type 56 semi-automatic rifle on his shoulder trembling slightly, his hand gripping tightly.

His sister, Chen Xue, stood before him, her fingers lightly touching the ground, her contractual power surging, yet her breathing and will remained remarkably steady.

The three brothers stood guard on either side, each breath synchronized with the rhythm of the forest.

—The black market forces were closing in on all fronts; this time, there was no turning back.

The forest trembled slightly, a heavy, oppressive feeling filling the air.

A system notification appeared:

[Extreme Environment Detection]

[Spatial and Contract Power: Highly Unstable]

[Host Mental Load: Critical]

[Warning: Careless operation will result in a full backlash]

Chen Ye gritted his teeth and whispered to his sister and brothers, "Don't panic, follow the rhythm. Breathing, perception, will—stay synchronized!"

His sister nodded, her fingers tracing the ground. Contract power fluctuated with her will, forming a whirlwind barrier, but this time, she actively resonated with the domain.

The space seemed to respond to her heartbeat; the air, soil, and leaves vibrated subtly, as if the entire forest had come alive.

Black market members poured in from all directions, their weapons gleaming coldly, their movements swift.

The leader approached step by step, his eyes like knives: "Chen Ye, your power has its limits. Today is the final battle!"

Chen Ye took a deep breath, his will synchronized with his father's secret technique, completely merging his spirit with the domain.

The air tightened abruptly, a natural barrier formed by swirling leaves, crashing branches, and trembling soil, simultaneously creating an attack path that repelled the approaching black market members.

Sensing her brother's rhythm, the sister's contractual power gathered within her. With a flick of her finger, the whirlwind intensified, like a beast unleashed.

Space distorted slightly, low-frequency resonance intensified in the air, and the black market members were almost forced to retreat.

"Maintain mental synchronization!" Chen Ye shouted.

The three brothers moved swiftly, forming a tactical formation to protect their sister while suppressing the enemy's flank.

The system intervened again, triggering a backlash:

[Spatial Self-Correction Activated]

[Conflict Between Contractual Power and Host's Will Intensifies]

[Warning: Mental and Domain Overload Exceeds Limits]

Chen Ye gritted his teeth, his arms trembling slightly, but his will was as firm as steel.

He perfectly merged his breathing, his will, and the spatial rhythm, and his sister's power stabilized accordingly. The whirlwind barrier, like a living organism, autonomously counterattacked the enemy.

The air in the forest was almost boiling, each movement felt like it was being torn apart, yet the brother and sister were of one mind, forming a silent understanding.

The black market leader charged, but was stopped by a whirlwind, fallen leaves sweeping across his path like knives.

Several members were forced to retreat to the edge of the forest, watching the boy and girl in horror, realizing—in this extreme battle of strength and will, they could no longer resist.

Ultimately, the black market forces were suppressed in the forest, forced to retreat back to the road, their morale collapsing.

Chen Ye's shoulders ached, sweat streamed down his face, his hand gripping the gun trembled slightly, but his gaze was resolute.

His sister knelt on the ground, breathing rapidly, yet her eyes shone with the light of awakening: "Brother... I... can control it..."

Chen Ye supported her, whispering, "Good, but remember, this power is not just a weapon, it's a partner. Master the rhythm, and we can live longer."

The forest temporarily returned to calm, the wind gently sweeping through the locust trees, the leaves swaying.

The system indicated a slight fluctuation but ceased intervention—it seemed to acknowledge their will and also implied that the true ultimate trial was not yet over.