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Chapter 1087: Refusing to Back Down, the Blade Rises
Chapter 1087: Refusing to Back Down, the Blade Rises
Tan Shi, Iron Crow, and Sai Jia slowly retreated, gradually creating a considerable distance between them. Their eyes were filled with utmost vigilance, and both Iron Crow and Sai Jia had drawn their weapons, their bodies enveloped in a glow of spiritual fire.
Iron Crow held two matte, cross-shaped short swords, while Sai Jia brandished a hammer-like club that seemed to have grown naturally, with branches sprouting from its upper half.
Tan Shi, however, didn't draw any weapon. He maintained a peculiar smile and slowly backed away.
Iron Crow had witnessed Chen Chuan's battle with Master Bai Shi from a distance earlier, and while he was startled by Chen Chuan's displayed combat power, the sensation wasn't as direct. But now, standing before Chen Chuan, his body's divergent tissue instantly reacted intensely, sending him a series of dangerous signals, urging him to distance himself from this person.
Yet, he knew it was too late to retreat. If he turned around, Chen Chuan would target him first, and he might be the first to die.
So, he struggled to calm the agitation within his divergent tissue, regulating his breathing as he slowly retreated to a suitable distance. With one short sword above the other, he assumed a defensive stance.
Iron Crow was a speed-oriented fighter who required ample space to fight effectively. Fortunately, the area was spacious, favoring his style, and with two allies, there was still a chance.
Ignoring the trio's loosely formed encirclement, Chen Chuan strode into the center of the arena. "We've waited for you long enough. Since you didn't come, I had to take matters into my own hands."
He raised the Xuejun Knife and slowly unsheathed it, his body shimmering with platinum light.
After Chen Chuan's appearance, Sai Jia's gaze fixed on him. Though she hadn't witnessed the earlier battle, among all the enemies she had faced, none had ever exuded such an oppressive aura.
She could even sense tremors from the divergent tissue within her body.
But Sai Jia was stubborn; the more resistance she faced, the more determined she became. Among the three, she was the first to attack.
Taking a step forward, Sai Jia inhaled deeply, and a cyan-red flame erupted from her body, causing her to swell in size. She raised her hammer-club high.
In an instant, she grew to over twenty meters tall, transforming into a monster with deer-like antlers, an iron-blue body, the upper half resembling a woman, and the lower half akin to a lizard-crocodile hybrid.
With her size change, she instantly closed the distance between herself and Chen Chuan. Swinging her hammer-club downward, she compressed the surrounding air!
Chen Chuan glanced away, curious about this aberrant aspect.
At that moment, Iron Crow abruptly vanished from his spot, and Chen Chuan sensed a powerful, sharp force approaching. In the air above, a semi-transparent, colossal silhouette appeared, enveloped in a pale gray aura, descending upon him!
This external aspect clearly resembled a human.
Chen Chuan glanced at Tan Shi, who remained motionless, his face contorted into a malicious grin. Chen Chuan surmised that Tan Shi was either an aberrant or divine aspect, with the latter being more likely.
The trio's diverse fighting styles, if coordinated effectively, could produce formidable combat power.
However, achieving synergy wasn't easy.
As Sai Jia's hammer-club struck, a massive palm materialized before her, as if it had been waiting there, emitting a dazzling cyan flame.
Her attack landed on the palm, causing the flame to burst and sparks to fly, but to her astonishment, the palm didn't budge an inch, instead pushing back against her hammer-club!
She roared but refused to yield. With one hand, she split the branches at the hammer-club's tip, gripping them firmly. Her muscles bulged, and her lizard-like legs firmly anchored her to the ground as she pushed forward with all her might!
A loud bang echoed as the two forces collided. Although she wasn't knocked down by the palm, she was instantly pinned in place, unable to move.
Sai Jia was both shocked and furious. Her strength was strategic; by expanding her size and then surging forward, she could maximize her power. Most opponents she had faced struggled to withstand this attack, either retreating or evading. Yet, a single palm had effortlessly suppressed her.
In a one-on-one fight, this misstep would have put her in an extremely passive position. Fortunately, she had allies, and Chen Chuan wasn't facing her alone.
Ignoring Sai Jia, Chen Chuan drew the Xuejun Knife and blocked the descending Ling Xiang's counter-strike with his blade.
As Ling Xiang launched the attack, Iron Crow vanished, reappearing beside Chen Chuan.
Iron Crow's invisibility was a capability of his exo-skeletal armor, enhanced by his mental power, allowing him to conceal his movements and erase any traces of his path instantly. This skill often proved invaluable in surprise attacks.
To avoid Chen Chuan's perception, Iron Crow didn't directly observe him but instead borrowed the sensing abilities of his exoskeletal armor.
He witnessed Master Bai Shi's battle with Chen Chuan, clearly understanding the latter's formidable strength. His Ling Xiang strike, if executed, would likely be blocked by a single sword, incapable of posing any threat. But he only needed to restrain his opponent for an instant with Ling Xiang. In battles between powerful fighters, opportunities often arise in the blink of an eye.
At that moment, the tips of his two crossed short swords converged, aligning with the beak-like protrusion on his face mask, forming a single point. The wings behind him subtly shifted, adjusting the ideal angle for his attack.
This move, known as "Beak Strike," was empowered by his exoskeletal armor, amplifying his explosive strength to double his speed in an instant. If it connected, it could breach the protective barrier of his opponent's Ling Xiang fire. He didn't aim to severely injure his foe with a single blow; creating this breach was enough. With this opening, he believed the other two would know what to do, making the subsequent fight easier.
However, an unexpected situation arose. As Chen Chuan parried the attack, he didn't stall or retreat as anticipated. Instead, he followed the parry with a dual-handed slash, moving with the momentum of the strike. With a blinding flash of the blade, he slashed through Ling Xiang, instantly appearing behind it.
Iron Crow was stunned. How could his massive Ling Xiang be torn apart by a single strike? The vibrant Ling Xiang fire seemed like mere decoration, offering no resistance.
As Ling Xiang suffered this strike, Iron Crow himself experienced a momentary fluctuation.
Chen Chuan instantly sensed this, his gaze shifting towards Iron Crow.
Realizing the situation, Iron Crow knew something was amiss. Chen Chuan was no longer in his original position, and the attack he had prepared lost its target. He swiftly adjusted his strategy, abandoning his stealth.
He was aware that this battle required the combined strength of all three of them. Having missed his chance to strike, he decided to act as a decoy, drawing fire to create opportunities for his teammates to attack.
This wasn't a matter of self-sacrifice; it was the most rational choice at the moment.
In an instant, he changed direction, leaping towards Chen Chuan's back, his short swords pointing subtly towards the latter's back.
This was a blind spot for Chen Chuan. Although fighters could perceive all movements and changes through their spiritual connection, their physical structure dictated that a reasonable and effective attack against Iron Crow at this moment required a turning motion, granting him an extra moment to adjust and providing a brief opening for the other two.
Just then, a peculiar force field descended upon him, causing a slight hesitation in his swift movement. Despite this, Chen Chuan spun and, in an instant, appeared before him, slashing with his sword!
Iron Crow was terrified. He hastily raised his two short swords to block, and upon contact, the Ling Xiang fire on the blades was torn apart, and an unstoppable force surged into his body.
With a flash of the sword, the airborne body was sliced in half!
However, behind that body, a faint shadow swiftly passed, and a man emerged—the true Iron Crow. He had activated an emergency plan, allowing his exoskeletal armor to take the blow while he escaped.
Even so, the sword was too swift, leaving a gash on his forehead and face, partially cutting through his skull and chest.
During the brief exchange between the two, Sai Jia had just freed herself from the pressure of the giant palm. Her massive size allowed her to withstand the force but also slowed her down, excluding her from the battle and leaving Iron Crow to face Chen Chuan alone.
Iron Crow's situation became perilous. If Chen Chuan continued to focus on him, he might be slain in just a few strikes, leading to a direct collapse of their battle formation.
Fortunately, Tan Shi finally intervened. Seemingly due to some concern, he didn't engage directly but instead unleashed a Ling Xiang impact towards Chen Chuan. The timing of this strike was impeccable, catching Chen Chuan just as he was about to pursue Iron Crow.
The Ling Xiang impact struck Chen Chuan head-on, accompanied by a thunderous roar that shook the underground space. Amidst the dazzling light, a cloud of dust rose, and within it, a figure wearing a helmet and a cloak emerged unscathed.
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(End of Chapter)
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