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Chapter 1163: Resolute Heart, Unyielding Battle
Chapter 1163: Resolute Heart, Unyielding Battle
Commander Xie, Chen Chuan, Gui Zihan, and others got out of the convoy, and most of the management of Vijazia Central City were already present.
In addition to these people, two members of the West Shore Party and a notary from the International Combat Council were also in attendance.
Several days ago, special officials from the Federation's Executive Government and some journalists from internal Federation media had been dispatched from the East Shore. A few local company executives and civilians from Vijazia Central City were also present, including representatives from the East Land Settlement and the Tawatiny Settlement.
Further out, a number of Tawatiny descent combatants had also arrived from afar. They had set out after hearing about Rossard and Chen Chuan's challenge, but most of them were Federation citizens.
Commander Xie stepped forward and greeted each person, shaking hands with them. He then looked around and asked, "I heard Mr. Crossal has returned. Do you know where he is? Is he here today?"
Len smiled and said, "Mr. Crossal has some important matters to attend to. We have reserved a seat for him, but we're not sure if he will make it to the venue today."
Commander Xie expressed his disappointment, "That's a pity. I was hoping to greet him in person." He then turned to Chen Chuan and said, "Director Chen, shall we go in first?"
Chen Chuan nodded in agreement.
The senior management of the combat arena bowed slightly and gestured for them to enter, saying, "Mr. Chen, Mr. Rossard has already arrived. Please follow this way."
Chen Chuan nodded and, along with his staff, assistants, and security team, followed the arena official through a private entrance into the Fight Arena.
Commander Xie and the others also proceeded inside, making their way to the viewing stands. The representatives from the East Land Settlement and the Tawatiny Settlement kept their distance from each other, with the latter casting hostile glances.
The armed personnel from the Eastern Dynasty also returned their cold stares. Tawatiny had no world-renowned companies and its technological capabilities were weak. Even if there were a few large enterprises, they were primarily controlled by the Federation, which was not very powerful but always targeted the East Land.
This antagonism had deep historical roots. The Tawatiny people were among the earliest colonizers from Yonozhou to arrive in Yinglu, about four to five hundred years ago.
As they expanded their settlements on the continent, they inevitably clashed with the First People. Religious differences only exacerbated these conflicts.
However, the First People maintained ties with the Eastern Dynasty and received significant support, preventing the Yonozhou colonizers from gaining the upper hand. They were even nearly driven out of the land several times, which fueled their hatred for the East Land.
This situation persisted until the end of the old era. At that time, the Chi Luo Ji Duo Confederacy was embroiled in a civil war, and the southern colonies of Yingzhou were seeking independence, desperately needing population support. A large number of confederacy immigrants arrived in Yinglu, coinciding with the East Land's preoccupation elsewhere. The confederacy immigrants gradually united with the Yonozhou colonizers, eventually turning the tide against the First People and forming the main population of modern Tawatiny.
The Chi Luo Ji Duo Confederacy, having been oppressed by the Eastern Dynasty for generations, harbored a deep-seated fear and hostility towards the East Land. This shared enmity, combined with the Federation's incitement, has perpetuated Tawatiny's animosity towards the East Land to this day.
Once inside the venue, the two sides separated and took their seats in different areas.
The Tawatiny combatants who were present appeared relaxed, confident in Rossard's abilities.
Although there were rumors that Chen Chuan was stronger, they dismissed such claims, firmly believing their ethnicity to be the most superior, lacking only the stage to showcase their strength.
Rossard was their long-admired idol, a goal for every young person to aspire to. In their hearts, Rossard was incapable of failure. They also believed that without Rossard and Tawatiny's support, the Federation would not have been established.
To them, this battle was merely a spectacle to enjoy, followed by the inevitable cheers of victory.
On the other side of the arena, the combatants from the Combat Council were making records. This was a public challenge involving a Secret Temple Fighter, and given the identities and national backgrounds of the participants, they had to ensure that no external factors would interfere or influence the fight. A mishandled situation could easily escalate into a diplomatic or political incident.
After going through the necessary procedures arranged by the Combat Council, Chen Chuan emerged from below the arena.
Almost simultaneously, Rossard emerged from the opposite side.
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, the two men walked to the center of the arena.
Chen Chuan was dressed in his uniform, holding the Xuejun Blade, with a red scarf prominently displayed on the hilt.
Rossard had removed his Federation military uniform and was now dressed in traditional Tawatiny attire: long boots, a jacket with intricate buttons, a frilled shirt with a turned-down collar, a feathered tricorn hat, and a lavish half-cape. A ceremonial longsword hung from his waist.
Chen Chuan glanced at the sword but couldn't sense anything from it. It might not even contain any Mutated Tissue. However, the man's strength lay in his fists, so this sword could be just a purely decorative item. Still, having a weapon was better than having none.
He said, "Mr. Rossard, I have come as agreed."
Rossard's expression was unusually solemn. "Mr. Chen, I will not hold back, so I ask you not to hold back either. Whatever the outcome, I am prepared for it."
Chen Chuan replied, "Mr. Rossard, you can rest assured, I will not hold back." As he spoke, he sheathed the Xuejun Blade to one side.
Rossard saw this and asked sternly, "Mr. Chen, you won't use a weapon?"
Chen Chuan said, "This battle doesn't require it." The main reason was that the Xuejun Blade had consumed something from the Wanderer and was still in a state of dormancy. Although it was almost awake, it wouldn't be of use against Rossard.
Rossard nodded. He didn't feel that Chen Chuan was underestimating him but believed that Chen Chuan was considering political and reputational factors.
This was understandable. Winning without a weapon would make it a fair fight, but using a weapon to win might lead some uninformed people to believe he relied on the weapon's power.
On the other side of the arena, Len and several fighters from other Central Cities stood together, discussing their thoughts.
Even though the battle hadn't started, the two men standing there already revealed a stark contrast.
Rossard's expression was extremely serious, as if facing a great enemy. Chen Chuan, on the other hand, remained calm, neither overly tense nor overly relaxed, which was an ideal state. Even if their strengths were similar, maintaining this state would give him a higher chance of winning.
Len didn't understand why Rossard insisted on continuing this match. After witnessing Chen Chuan's performance that day, they didn't believe Rossard could win. Although a fighter wouldn't back down without a fight, Rossard was more than just a fighter; he was a symbol, a person with political and public influence.
According to Len's thinking, Rossard should have canceled the match to preserve his reputation as a Federation hero.
If he lost, he would no longer be one.
As he pondered, the tension in the arena grew, and all the fighters present involuntarily tensed up. They felt an indescribable sense of danger rising from their hearts.
This was due to the auras emanating from the two men, which triggered instinctive warnings from their Mutated Tissue.
The air around them began to crack, a result of their auras colliding.
At their level, it was difficult to discern the other's true strength solely from their auras, but the disparity in their power was evident.
Rossard's side showed more cracks, and he knew he couldn't continue the standoff. He took a deep breath, and a massive Spirit Phase suddenly condensed behind him, quickly enveloped by a bright orange Spiritual Flame.
He looked at Chen Chuan, his fighting spirit surging. He knew the odds were against him, and his life in this battle might depend entirely on his opponent's will. This realization freed him, and his Spiritual Flame burned more intensely and vigorously than ever before.
Chen Chuan could easily sense his opponent's resolve and understood his thoughts. So, he shifted his center of gravity forward, a white-golden light flaring around him as he lunged forward.
Everyone outside the arena watched intently. They could see Chen Chuan preparing to move, but the moment he started, his figure seemed to vanish from their sight.
Chen Chuan had already reached Rossard's vicinity, but only a few could see him due to his incredible speed.
Rossard himself hadn't reacted in time, but he knew Chen Chuan was incredibly fast and that he couldn't keep up. So, he abandoned observation and relied entirely on his instincts.
Under the pressure of life and death, his body's instincts would naturally kick in.
However, this was a very dangerous move. Instincts could be relied on once or twice, but it was difficult to maintain them during high-intensity, fast-paced attacks. The opponent's strikes would target vital areas, and any mistake could result in immediate death.
But this was the best strategy he could imagine.
At that moment, he extended his hand and accurately slapped Chen Chuan's incoming fist. With his other hand, he used a classic Tawatiny elbow block to intercept the punch.
He had indeed judged the attack's landing point correctly through his instincts, but the next instant, the Spiritual Flame in front of him exploded, and an overwhelming force surged through his arm, shattering his bones into pieces. The energy rushed through his body like a raging storm, and he was instantly sent flying.
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(End of Chapter)
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