Yun Lintian touched the flaw in the rune matrix, his mental power flowing into it, disrupting the delicate balance of the runes.
The chains shuddered, the runes flickering erratically. A wave of energy rippled through the chains, the metal groaning under the strain.
The prisoners watched with bated breath, their eyes widening as they witnessed the impossible.
But just as quickly as it began, the chains settled, the runes regaining their stable glow. Yun Lintian's face contorted in concentration, sweat beading on his forehead. He could feel the chain madly absorbed his power, making him unable to exert more strength.
The Mad Monk, seeing Yun Lintian's struggle, burst into laughter, his raspy voice echoing through the prison. "Ha! I knew it! You really thought you could break those chains with brute force? You're just a naive little lamb, lost in a den of wolves."
