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Chapter 1034: Dual Warriors Breaking the Demon Body
Chapter 1034: Dual Warriors Breaking the Demon Body
Another head was severed, and Su Kuo's absorption of Yi-Li abruptly ceased.
But he was fearless, and when he swung his knife, he knew that this head wouldn't survive. So, without hesitation, he half-turned his body, using the spear shaft to strike the Soul Avatar's head.
A loud bang echoed as the blow caused a burst of golden light, but the latter possessed a robust Soul Fire and immense strength, enduring the attack with only a slight wobble.
The Soul Avatar's long blade flicked upward, deflecting the circlet, and with the other hand, it reached out, grabbing the long mace that had fallen to the ground. Taking a step back, it evaded the stabbing spear, then extended the mace outward, followed by a swift step forward, simultaneously swinging the blade in an upward sweep.
Su Kuo hastily raised the circlet to block, but this movement exposed an opening above. Chen Chuan's Soul Avatar seized the opportunity, advancing and striking with the mace. A loud bang sounded, shattering the shoulder, causing a burst of flames and severing another arm at the root. Su Kuo was knocked sideways several steps.
Chen Chuan's fighting style relied on brute force, forcing opponents to either block with all their might, leading to scattered and flawed defenses, or be struck at their vulnerabilities.
In Soul Avatar combat, due to their massive size, such a combination of light and heavy, fast and slow, solid and feigned attacks required exceptional coordination and precise control. It was only made possible by the merging of the Second Self, making it far from an easy feat.
As the battle progressed, Chen Chuan's attacks became more fluid. Wielding both knife and mace, he repeatedly struck Su Kuo, each blow shattering armor and sending blood and flesh flying.
Su Kuo's stance had long since crumbled, and he now relied solely on instinct to block. As he retreated, the last head was struck by the mace, causing his consciousness to blur. He could only stab with his spear based on feeling. The Soul Avatar knocked the spearhead downward with the mace, pressing it into the ground, then stomped, causing the spear to snap with a crisp crack.
As the circlet was raised in defense, Chen Chuan released the mace handle, grabbing the circlet. In the clashing of light, his fingers firmly grasped it. With his other hand, he slashed upward, severing the arm encased in armor. A spray of hot blood rained down.
Su Kuo staggered backward, his body swaying, half-conscious. Disarmed, he had lost his ability to resist, yet his willpower kept him standing.
Chen Chuan's Soul Avatar tossed the circlet, still attached to half an arm, to the ground, took two quick steps forward, gripped the knife handle, and thrust it forward with force, impaling Su Kuo's chest. Using the momentum, he lifted Su Kuo's entire body into the air!
It was clear to all that Su Kuo was at a disadvantage in this battle, and he had already given the order for the generals to retreat if the situation turned unfavorable. As he retreated, most of the troops had already withdrawn like a receding tide, but they kept an eye on the battlefield. When they turned back, they witnessed this scene and froze in disbelief.
Chen Chuan stared at the suspended Su Kuo, who was now visibly weakened. With a thought, a surge of Soul Flame rushed along the blade into Su Kuo's body. The next moment, pure gold flames erupted from his wounds and broken body parts, causing Su Kuo to convulse violently.
After a moment, Chen Chuan withdrew the knife, leaving the massive figure wrapped in pure gold flames to crash to the ground with a thunderous boom.
Su Kuo knelt, his body trembling. The crimson Soul Flame that had enveloped him had completely vanished, and only a faint consciousness seemed to keep his body upright.
The entire plain fell silent.
Chen Chuan's Soul Avatar took two steps back, retrieved the fallen mace, and returned to stand near Su Kuo. He raised the mace high, aiming at Su Kuo's head.
In an instant, he brought the mace down with a thunderous crash, shattering Su Kuo's body into countless fragments that tumbled in mid-air before dispersing in all directions, transforming into wisps of mist that rose towards the sky.
Many of the generals who witnessed this scene were left in a daze, kneeling in defeat. Su Kuo was not just their commander but also a source of spiritual support for many.
This General of Conquest had followed the Imperial Court since the end of the old era, accompanying them in their retreat and playing a pivotal role in reestablishing the Imperial Court. Many of their ancestors had served under him, and now they bore witness to his demise in battle.
At that moment, Chen Chuan's thoughts stirred, and his Soul Avatar also transformed into rolling white mist, dissipating into the air.
He approached Su Kuo, who lay on the ground. Chen Chuan had returned to his original form, his entire body radiating pure gold flames.
Su Kuo, barely conscious, spoke to the approaching Chen Chuan, "A general dies in battle, on the battlefield. I have no regrets. Mr. Chen, if you take my head, will you return my body?"
Chen Chuan replied, "It's not that I lack compassion, but General Su should know what you truly are."
Su Kuo looked up, realization dawning on him. "Ah, yes, I almost forgot. I am no longer human."
His body was composed of countless Altered Tissue, and severing a head was of little consequence. In theory, as long as some Altered Tissue remained, he could potentially recover. Now, he felt a sense of mortal helplessness, but it was only because his Altered Tissue was suppressed by Chen Chuan's Soul Strength.
Su Kuo spoke with difficulty, "I have something I'd like to ask you to deliver to the Su Clan in Longyou Province." As he spoke, an object fell from his body.
Chen Chuan glanced at it, and the object floated over. He grabbed it, seeing it was a bag of soil that had been hidden for an unknown period, with a child's longevity amulet hanging from it, engraved with numerous blessings, appearing to be an old item.
He could discern that there was nothing amiss with the object. Looking at the man, he said, "I'll take it there for you."
"Thank you..." Su Kuo said.
Chen Chuan didn't say more. He slowly raised his hand, aiming at the man, and a dazzling light flashed from it. In a moment, an intense burst of light erupted, as if the sky momentarily dimmed.
A loud explosion followed, and after a shockwave, all that remained of Su Kuo's original location was a deep pit with charred edges. Everything else had vanished.
The surrounding airflow reversed, stirring up dust and debris from the ground, causing his hair to flutter. The rising cloud vapor around him swayed.
After standing for a moment, he glanced outside. The old imperial court's army had completely collapsed, devoid of any fighting spirit, retreating in a wave of chaos.
Zuan Xiansheng approached Chen Chuan, ignoring the fleeing troops. Eliminating the high-level forces was their priority.
His heart raced as he realized that before today, he hadn't known Chen Chuan had already attained the Chang Sheng Guan realm, and the General of Conquest was also incredibly powerful. He had expected an earth-shattering battle, but it turned out to be a one-sided fight.
As he approached Chen Chuan, he took a deep breath and asked, "Chen Chuan, Zhao Zhenye hasn't shown up at all. Has he given up?"
The others had gone to pursue the remaining two martial artists of the old imperial court, but he had stayed behind to guard against Zhao Zhenye. If Zhao Zhenye reappeared, he and the Masked Man could restrain him. After all, he still carried the Qiaoxindun as a precaution against this person.
At this moment, Chen Chuan sensed that Zhao Zhenye's aura had become faint, indicating that he had traveled far away, perhaps to a special place.
After igniting the purple lamp at the highest heavenly gate, Chen Chuan gained the ability to manipulate its aura. A portion of the purple aura had even transformed into altered tissue within his body, existing in a unique form.
He could use this aura to infect others during combat, as this part of the purple aura would also establish an unbreakable connection with that heavenly gate. Even if the person fled, Chen Chuan could still sense their location.
He had originally planned to deal with Su Kuo, open a rift, and then pursue Zhao Zhenye. But now, it seemed the man had gone into hiding.
"The power within this person seems to have encountered some issues," Chen Chuan said. "I believe he won't appear until the problem is resolved."
Zuan Xiansheng nodded gravely. After a moment's thought, he said, "I suspect he might have borrowed power from the other side, and there's a possibility of merging with something over there, which could explain this problem. I'll report this to headquarters."
The Masked Man added, "Yes, that's what should be done. Zuan, you shouldn't bear this burden alone. Some people act as if they've done nothing wrong, despite what happened in the past."
"Let's not discuss that now," Zuan Xiansheng said. "Chen Chuan, since the situation here is resolved, I'll help my colleagues eliminate the remaining enemies."
Chen Chuan nodded.
Zuan Xiansheng turned and left, transforming into a stream of light after a few steps.
At this moment, Xu Can and Hu Kan were pursuing the Embroidered Robe Envoy.
The latter was not only incredibly fast but also moved erratically. After running a certain distance, she would use the rituals left on the battlefield to hinder their pursuit, gradually increasing the distance between them.
Hu Kan, seeing the fleeing soldiers of the old imperial court in the distance, exclaimed, "That woman is running so fast! Her legs could be used as a fan."
"Don't say she's fast," Hu Kan said to Chen Chuan. "Her skills are all in her hands. How do I know this? Hey, she's an Embroidered Robe Envoy, you know? They're tailors who sew clothes for that dog of an emperor, and their needlework is exceptional." He emphasized the words "dog emperor."
The Embroidered Robe Envoy, who had maintained a cold expression while fleeing, couldn't help but change her expression upon hearing the insult to the emperor, especially with other soldiers nearby.
She waved her hand, and shadows of needles flew out, killing the scattered soldiers around her. Then, without looking back, she continued to run forward.
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(End of Chapter)
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