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Chapter 1036: Rout the Enemy on Two Fronts
Chapter 1036: Rout the Enemy on Two Fronts
At the other end of the battlefield, Gai Shu He was currently sprinting at full speed, pushing the air aside as he ran, leaving a trail of powerful explosions in his wake.
From start to finish, he had no intention of engaging in a fight with the Grand Prosperity Combatant. When the odds were in his favor, he could fight with the wind at his back, but when they weren't, he would make a quick exit.
The Gai family already had everything others desired, so no amount of merit or cultivation resources could tempt him to risk his life. As soon as he realized Su Kuo wasn't going to succeed, he withdrew with more determination and decisiveness than anyone else on the battlefield.
However, behind him, the two Zalniks maintained their composure, constantly tailing him like shadows. Despite his efforts, he couldn't shake them off, as if they were determined to keep him in their sights.
Although the Zalniks appeared savage, they were both skilled trackers and hunters in their respective tribes, which was why they had been the ones to track down the son of Agara.
They exhibited remarkable patience while following Gai Shu He, even when he temporarily evaded them by entering the secret rituals, only to have them catch up again after a short while, as if they could sense his trail.
Gai Shu He sensed trouble, as they had already left the military formation behind, and there were no more secret rituals to hinder them. Fortunately, he only needed to hold out until nightfall, when the interpenetration zone would turn the tables in his favor, allowing him to escape.
Not long after, he whistled, and a swift horse galloped towards him. He swiftly mounted the horse, tugged on the reins, and charged forward. This horse, while not an ultra-limit organism, had been bred using his altered tissue and empowered by the soul fire, enabling it to match his speed while significantly reducing his own energy expenditure.
By intentionally sprinting at full speed earlier, he had lured the two pursuers into expending their energy. Now, with the horse's assistance, he could recover and significantly increase his chances of escape.
The two Zalniks remained silent, showing no reaction to Gai Shu He's mounting of the horse. They were clearly conserving every ounce of their strength, and only took a moment to consume the high-energy nutrient provided by Chen Chuan before continuing the pursuit.
This was their first battle since awakening from their slumber, and they were determined not to return without capturing their target.
Ten minutes later, the battlefield was far behind them, and they had reached the edge of the Wintergreen Plain. Ahead, a large garrison station used by the army came into view.
Inside, a hundred-strong squad was stationed, along with several interpenetration zone creatures specifically bred for delivering messages. As Gai Shu He passed by, he tossed a jade token into the station, which would be used to send a telegraphic message to the rear, ensuring someone would come to his aid.
Until now, the two Zalniks had shown no reaction, but as Gai Shu He made this move, one of them, Zalnik, suddenly inhaled sharply, causing his body to swell momentarily. Then, he grabbed the white-haired woman's outstretched hand, pulling her onto his shoulder. With a surge of muscle, he hurled her forward.
The white-haired woman, seizing the opportunity, pushed off with all her might, creating a momentary flash of light at the point of contact. Like a cannonball, she shot forward, instantly overtaking Gai Shu He and crashing into a building ahead, sending a cloud of dust and smoke billowing into the sky.
With a loud clatter, the white-haired woman emerged from the rubble, roaring as she charged towards Gai Shu He. Her spiritual flame carried with it a shower of debris, like a rain of stones.
Gai Shu He had no choice but to dodge at this point. He quickly calculated that he couldn't win this fight, as the strength and quality displayed by the two pursuers were far from ordinary. He knew he couldn't win, especially with the possibility of more pursuers on their trail.
So, he had to resort to this...
Leaping from the horse's back, he used the horse as a shield and dashed towards a nearby army station, hoping to use the sturdy buildings and soldiers as obstacles to hinder the two pursuers.
As he burst into the station, the soldiers inside were caught off guard, their ears ringing from the deafening sounds. The interpenetration zone birds perched above them took flight in all directions, startled by the commotion.
The white-haired woman smashed through the military horse, her eyes fixed on Gai Shu He's back. She forcefully broke through any obstacle in her path, shattering them with her powerful blows. Not long after, a flying rock with blood-red flames broke through a sturdy wall and headed towards Gai Shu He. He raised his arm to block it, but the white-haired woman, seeing his hesitation, leaped forward and grabbed his leg with both arms.
Gai Shu He, sensing this, twisted his waist mid-air and kicked towards her head.
However, the white-haired woman ignored the kick, holding onto his leg with a death grip. A grappling force penetrated her body, and with a boom, as the kick landed on her head, the soul fire exploded, causing her eyes to roll back for a moment, as if she had lost consciousness. Still, her arms remained locked around his leg, preventing him from breaking free.
Gai Shu He's side exploded again, and Zalnik burst in, enveloped in a blood-colored glow. He punched Gai Shu He's ribs, where the spiritual flame had dissipated, causing his body tissue and bones to cave in. His entire body was smashed into a twisted shape.
The white-haired woman regained some consciousness at this moment and immediately grabbed Gai Shu He's other leg, lifting her body and slamming it into the ground. In an instant, a pit formed where they stood, and the impact shook the entire fortress. Zalnik charged forward, clenching his fists together and pounding Gai Shu He's head with his waist's strength.
However, after two punches, Zalnik roared in frustration as he realized that the body beneath him was merely an empty shell, a projection of the fighter's spirit. With just those two punches, the body shattered, and the spiritual fire disappeared without a trace.
The fighter had been a Shen Zhi Xiang Martial Artist! They had only destroyed a physical body that the fighter had attached a portion of his spirit to. Most of his divine energy had already escaped.
The two fighters realized that the birds that had flown away earlier might have been one of the vessels for the fighter's attached spirit. The technique the fighter used was extremely subtle, and even they didn't notice it immediately.
After identifying the situation, they quickly rushed out of the fortress. Although they had been delayed, the birds might not have been faster than them. With their exceptional tracking skills, they could still catch up.
However, they hadn't gone far when they saw Zuan Xiansheng, wearing a mask, walking towards them, holding a bird in his hand.
"We caught one, but it only contains about seventy percent of the fighter's power. It's impossible to completely eradicate it," Zuan Xiansheng explained.
Shen Zhi Xiang fighters were always troublesome. Unless there was a place they had to protect or stay, it was challenging to eliminate them thoroughly in one go.
Despite this, they had successfully eliminated all the high-level forces the Old Imperial Court had deployed.
Meanwhile, at the Wintergreen Plain's rift, a large number of soldiers from Yangzhi and Central City emerged from the gap. They began the remaining cleanup work.
There was no need to pursue the tens of thousands of troopers who had fled. After eliminating the high-level forces, these troopers posed little threat to their objectives. Moreover, this battle had severely damaged the morale of the Old Imperial Court's army. Letting these troopers return would serve as negative propaganda, benefiting Grand Prosperity even more.
Chen Chuan stood before the rift, his Xuejun Knife planted in the ground in front of him, observing the bustling personnel around.
After dealing with this area, he would find a way to sabotage the secret rituals in the temple, ensuring that the rift would be completely sealed to the Worm Mother's side. This would prevent the Old Imperial Court from breaking through to Jibei Road via Yangzhi, significantly reducing a major threat.
Chen Chuan took this opportunity to review the battle, reflecting on his actions and identifying areas for improvement.
One aspect he was satisfied with was his ability to use his near-inexhaustible power during the battle without constantly maintaining a high-intensity state. Instead, he released his power when needed and retracted it when unnecessary.
This change stemmed from his deeper understanding and pursuit of power manipulation, embodying the principle of "Seeking Fulfillment in Deficiency, and Abundance in Moderation."
In the end, he had held back, as he still needed to be cautious of Zhao Zhenye. Consequently, he refrained from using the Great Brightness Array or the Dacangkong Style and did not utilize any of the artifacts he carried.
Initially, Chen Chuan had prepared for a potential siege by Zhao Zhenye and Su Kuo. That battle would have been far more complex than the current one. Even if it wasn't a grueling fight, it would undoubtedly be a high-intensity, exhausting battle.
Fighting two Chang Sheng Guan Martial Artists was entirely different from fighting one. While one blocked his attacks, the other could catch their breath and recover, maintaining peak condition at all times.
To defeat them swiftly, he would need to severely injure one of them instantly, or the battle would drag on indefinitely. The difficulty of such a battle far surpassed the one he had just fought.
Although they didn't encounter Zhao Zhenye and Su Kuo this time, it didn't mean they never would. While quickly incapacitating one opponent was challenging, it wasn't impossible. With the Soul Avatar, many possibilities opened up. Chen Chuan felt he should review his techniques and knowledge to devise viable tactics.
As he pondered, he noticed Lan Shengu emerging from the rift, glancing in his direction as if wanting to say something but hesitating.
"Mr. Lan, is there something the matter?" Chen Chuan asked.
Lan Shengu seemed to make up his mind and approached Chen Chuan seriously. "Director Chen, there's something wrong with this place, I mean the temple behind the rift."
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