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Chapter 1196: Evening Twilight Fractures the Deep Cave
Chapter 1196: Evening Twilight Fractures the Deep Cave
Chen Chuan's Spiritual Impact took a moment to build up, and its power far exceeded the danger threshold that the Great Domain creatures could sense.
The cities surrounding Cuikelan Dainei Lake simultaneously raised their alert levels, and inquiries were immediately sent out in all directions.
In Central City, battle airships took to the skies one by one, and all fighters within the city prepared for defense.
At the same time, the Federation's capital also reacted swiftly, with the executive government almost declaring a state of war immediately.
This wasn't an overreaction; the exiled emperor of the old empire, though quiet recently, could launch a retaliatory strike at any moment. While they showed no outward signs, they had been on high alert internally.
However, this emergency state was quickly lifted after a report was submitted.
At that moment, the Federation's capital was filled with Dongxuan Temple fighters from both the local area and various countries.
Each of them had their own sources of information and had heard about the incident, which piqued their interest. After all, anyone bold enough to act this way in the Federation's capital was clearly disregarding the Federation's authority.
Upon learning that the person involved was the same one who had embarrassed Crossal last time, their interest grew even more.
What would the Federation do?
Inside the Federation government, someone immediately proposed granting authority to mobilize the capital's Throne Fighter to resolve the situation.
However, this suggestion was not adopted. The executive government only required a meeting to discuss the matter and quickly formed a temporary observation and response team to handle it.
It was clear to everyone that the executive government was intentionally suppressing the incident, hoping to resolve it before it escalated.
Sensitive observers from various countries also realized that the Federation government's choice was to avoid escalating the situation, which could have adverse effects on the current executive government. After all, this incident occurred on the Eastern Coast, and they didn't want to become a target for attacks from the Western Coast.
But more importantly, the Federation didn't want to strain relations with Da Shun, indicating that the negotiations between the two countries were more significant than they had thought.
On the Great Snail Island, Chen Chuan maintained a single-handed stance, his attack having nearly demolished half of the small mountain. Massive boulders, still glowing from the intense heat, scattered and crashed to the base of the mountain.
Amidst the rolling smoke and dust, a large and deep cavity appeared in the mountain's belly, with burn marks still visible on the inner walls.
It was clear that this cavity had been artificially excavated and hollowed out, but it had been greatly enlarged by the impact.
Echoes of collapse resonated from the depths of the cave, and the mountain's interior was still unstable, with each aftershock causing more debris to slide down. The setting sun's rays cast a blood-red glow into the depths, like a deep wound.
Chen Chuan's gaze shifted downward, and the figure holding the Xuejun Blade slowly descended from the sky, landing in front of the cave.
In the shockwave, whether armed personnel, cult members, or ordinary fighters hiding inside, all were instantly killed.
He could sense that some protective rituals had been set up here, and they had reacted, but their effectiveness was limited.
Most importantly, his attack was far beyond the norm. After all, this was near the Federation's capital, so the rituals couldn't be too over-the-top.
However, he knew that according to his calculations, the attack should have penetrated through the mountain from the back, but it had been blocked by a force at the bottom.
He glanced into the depths of the cave and, in an instant, appeared inside the mountain's belly.
He saw a person sitting there, with a strand of white-gold light still lingering in his palm.
The man wore a meticulously tailored dark suit, spotless without a single wrinkle, and the outlines of muscles were faintly visible under the fabric. He carried a cross sword on his back.
His expression was eerily calm, his untroubled gray eyes hidden behind a pair of amber-tinted glasses.
He didn't even glance at Chen Chuan, instead clasping his fingers and extinguishing the last flicker of Spiritual Light Flame.
Then he stood up slowly, hands in his pockets, and a purple-golden Spiritual Light Flame flickered around him. He frowned and kicked a pebble away, leaving a pristine platform.
He said indifferently, "I didn't want to come here, but who can resist 'his' will?
I always feel that he's like a child who never grows up, needing the care of adults. Not just him, but they are all the same."
Chen Chuan could sense that these words weren't meant for him but were spoken to himself, as if he valued his own thoughts more than anyone else's.
This person gave him a familiar feeling.
Previously, he had clashed with Greed from the Primordial Cult, and although this person looked different, he gave off the same vibe.
It seemed he had encountered an old adversary.
At the time, he had suspected that the person he faced wasn't just a Changsheng Temple fighter. Now it appeared that this person was a Changsheng Temple fighter in appearance, but his inner strength came from the divine aspect of the Dongxuan Temple. The same was true of the one he had faced before.
However, the divine aspect power in the one he faced today was much stronger. This meant he couldn't simply treat him as a regular Changsheng Temple fighter.
But this didn't make him hesitate; instead, it stirred a surge of battle spirit within him.
He knew that when the Primordial Cult learned of his application to target the Rift, they wouldn't do nothing, even if they didn't believe he would take any substantial action. They would certainly strengthen the defenses here.
Such an opponent was exactly what he needed.
However, he didn't forget the real reason he was here.
His gaze passed over the man and focused on the back, near the Obsidian Cavern Wall. There was a golden curtain, and even though it was covered, he could sense the aura of the other world seeping through.
At that moment, he saw the man standing there, head slightly raised, hands in his pockets, with no intention of drawing his cross sword. It seemed he was waiting for Chen Chuan to make the first move.
Chen Chuan didn't hesitate. He raised a finger and pointed at the man, and a light flickered at the tip.
The man's glasses reflected a blinding light, and the immediate use of a Spiritual Impact was highly unusual.
He dodged to the side based on his experience, knowing that even the residual power of Chen Chuan's attack was formidable. However, he didn't believe he couldn't withstand it; he thought that a direct confrontation wouldn't showcase his true skill.
If the battle ended in an instant, it would be too boring.
But the next moment, his pupils contracted behind his glasses. He saw the light at the tip of Chen Chuan's finger flicker but not release. Instead, a bright blade of light flashed, instantly illuminating the entire cave and appearing right in front of him.
He had planned to dodge to the side, then move forward to attack during the gap in Chen Chuan's Spiritual Impact. However, this sudden change disrupted his plan, forcing him to make an immediate adjustment.
His reaction was quick, and his arrogance before the attack left him some room to maneuver. He didn't think the enemy was worth his full effort, which allowed him to halt himself and regain his rhythm. But while his movements were fast, Chen Chuan's were even faster!
Just as he was sidestepping, the sharp blade of light grazed past him, and an arm flew off.
Chen Chuan's strike was successful, and he followed up with a horizontal slash. However, the Spiritual Flame on the severed arm slowed his blade slightly, and a clanging sound echoed as it was blocked by a cross sword.
Their eyes met, and Chen Chuan saw a sense of superiority in the man's gaze, as if he didn't care about losing his arm and considered it a sign of fairness in the fight.
At the same time, a faint light flashed in the man's eyes.
Chen Chuan immediately turned his head, and almost instantly, two deep pits appeared in the Obsidian Cavern Wall behind him. He saw no sign of a Spiritual Impact, indicating that this was a special mental power technique.
His evasion disrupted his attack rhythm, but he quickly adjusted, and his blade cut through the air, the Xuejun Blade leading his body into a seamless continuation of his attack.
The man, unable to achieve his goal, found himself in a more passive position. However, his strength and speed inexplicably increased in that moment, and despite the speed of the blade, he managed to dodge it repeatedly.
Several times, he could have used his cross sword to block and ease the situation, but doing so would have led to a direct clash of strength. Most people, uncertain of their opponent's strength, would choose to avoid such a confrontation.
However, his avoidance seemed to be a matter of disdain, as if he was granting his opponent a favor.
Chen Chuan could sense that the man had an absolute sense of superiority regarding his own strength. In normal circumstances, he would have been willing to let his opponent's strength adapt and improve, and to experience the power of a Throne Level divine aspect.
However, this was a sudden attack, and he had limited time. He needed to prove the existence of the Rift before reinforcements arrived, so he didn't intend to give his opponent much chance to improve.
After several rapid slashes, his mutated tissue suddenly burst forth, and the already lightning-fast Xuejun Blade accelerated even more. The light on the blade's edge almost instantly touched the man's cheek!
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