Chapter 254: Reminder
Chapter 254: Reminder
Chen Chuan stared at the almost distorted face, his eyes remaining calm. At this moment, the gap between them, and their free hands, collided with a fierce grip.
Chen Chuan unleashed his power without hesitation, but Teacher Wu was different. He had to suppress the spinning blade and divert some of his strength to counter Chen Chuan's force. The advantage he had gained instantly turned into a disadvantage.
As the two clashed, a loud bang echoed, and a circle of gray dust exploded beneath their feet, causing both of them to sink into the ground.
Before the aftermath of this collision had dissipated, Teacher Wu relaxed his abdominal muscles, using this force to sink and twist, simultaneously pulling the blade outward with his hand. He allowed the blade to slice through half of his abdomen, stepping aside without changing his expression, thus freeing himself from the restraint.
Although a large gash was opened, as soon as it was made, the altered tissue quickly writhed, closing the wound. Blood flowed out for a moment before stopping.
Having reached the third limit, the brain's alteration to a certain degree allowed the fighter to accelerate the growth of altered tissue, quickly closing the wound and healing the injury. Given enough time, he could fully restore himself to his previous state.
Chen Chuan had already noticed when Teacher Wu tried to break free, but the latter's movements were too fast, undoubtedly using that explosive technique again.
Especially since the timing was so precise, it coincided with the moment Chen Chuan's burst of power, allowing him to borrow that force. Without knowing that Teacher Wu would choose to dodge in this way, even if it happened again, it would likely be difficult to restrain him.
But just as Chen Chuan thought he could break free, it wasn't that easy! The existence of the second self enabled him to withstand the force that Teacher Wu had channeled into his body. Therefore, he wasn't stopped in his tracks. At this moment, he twisted his wrist, swiftly twisting the blade towards Teacher Wu's throat. His body shifted to the side, both hands gripping the handle, and with one leg in front of the other, he stomped on the ground and lunged forward, aiming straight for Teacher Wu's throat!
Teacher Wu's eyes narrowed in shock. This retreat, according to his judgment, should have been enough to back away before Chen Chuan could attack again. But once again, he misjudged, and now the direction of his force was unchangeable.
Seeing the blade almost touching his throat, he suddenly inhaled, and the altered tissue in his body pulled his body backward, avoiding the stab and flipping backward.
But as soon as he exerted force, the wound that had closed reopened, and blood flowed down from his waist to his ankles. His expression remained unchanged, and after his feet touched the ground, he bent his body and assumed a posture to charge forward again.
Chen Chuan waved his knife and took a step back, creating some distance.
Teacher Wu braced himself with one hand, half-crouching, and looked at Chen Chuan with astonishment in his eyes. He noticed something on Chen Chuan's body that he couldn't understand, but the more he saw it, the more he wanted to study Chen Chuan's mind.
He narrowed his eyes and, without waiting for Chen Chuan to approach, suddenly ran towards Chen Chuan's side. Chen Chuan's gaze followed him, and his body turned accordingly.
Just then, a rustling sound filled the air, along with the constant blowing wind and the gust of wind caused by Teacher Wu's running. Finally, the advertising poster was blown up, creating a barrier between the two. This caused Teacher Wu to pause momentarily.
In that instant, Teacher Wu rolled and picked up a key that was originally hanging on a broken wall.
It was an antique-style key, with an old bronze color, a wide handle, and a long shaft. He quickly inserted his fingers into the keyhole and firmly gripped the key's shaft.
With a swishing sound, the advertisement paper was torn by the blade's edge, and the sword light slashed towards his head. This time, he didn't retreat but instead charged forward, and with a loud clang, he blocked the sword with this key.
Chen Chuan was unaffected by this and continued to slash with his sword, unleashing over ten consecutive strikes. Teacher Wu, however, stood his ground and used the shaft and teeth of the key to block and deflect the sword slashes, keeping them all at bay.
The key was made of an unknown material, even the Xuejun Blade couldn't cut through it. Moreover, Teacher Wu skillfully diverted a portion of the force on the blade, and each time, he managed to block with pinpoint precision. The rapid succession of almost continuous clanging sounds created a nearly seamless series of collisions.
Chen Chuan stared intently at Teacher Wu, whose blocking skills demonstrated an extremely powerful overall coordination. It wasn't just finger strength; it was the coordination of his entire body through altered tissue.
This opponent's vision, judgment, coordination, and force application skills were far superior to any opponent Chen Chuan had faced before. Neither Tan Wang nor Luo Qi could stand still and withstand ten consecutive slashes.
Chen Chuan realized that Teacher Wu was waiting for the moment when he would unleash his power. With his skills, he could take advantage of the moment when Chen Chuan's breath and force would slip, allowing him to rush forward.
If that was the case, it was time to use the Furnace Breath Method.
Since he was facing a third-limit fighter, he had already taken the drug to stimulate his potential before coming here.
This was originally a precaution in case things went wrong, and Teacher Wu's strength exceeded his imagination. In that case, he could use it to retreat promptly. But as the battle progressed, he had gained an understanding of Teacher Wu's strength and no longer needed to hold back.
At this moment, Chen Chuan activated his Altered Organ for internal breathing to maintain the momentum of his blade, while simultaneously taking a deep breath, causing his body to suddenly become scorching hot.
This sudden change immediately alerted Teacher Wu, who quickly retreated instead of staying in place. However, just as he took half a step back, he felt the ground in front of him explode, and a figure darted forward with a flash of a blade.
Teacher Wu’s eyes widened, as the speed of this strike had suddenly increased significantly. His Altered Brain was frantically stimulating his body to accelerate its functions.
Just as the blade was about to slash down on him, the key he held finally reached the right position in time.
However, the operation of the Furnace Breath Method made Chen Chuan not only faster but also much stronger than before. The key, which could have deflected the blade, was only able to block it partially. With a sharp sound, it was cut in half, and another blade flash followed closely behind.
Teacher Wu’s eyes bulged, and the veins on his neck stood out. He had no choice but to stimulate his Altered Organ again to increase his speed and strength, using the remaining half of the key to block the blade.
Chen Chuan continued to swing his blade, and although his techniques were not much different from before, the higher speed and strength made it impossible to block them as easily as before.
After a few more parries, Teacher Wu was clearly struggling. He could barely discern the path of the blade and was relying entirely on his skill and experience to defend.
He was forced to retreat, and the two figures kept flashing and moving. As they passed, the ground erupted into mud pits, and grass leaves were swept up by the wind. Eventually, they left the hill and entered the ruins below.
This was a conscious choice by Teacher Wu. Each time he blocked, he had to use his explosive technique to stimulate his Altered Organ, which greatly increased his burden. Not only did his brain feel swollen, but the wound on his waist also reopened, forcing him to use the terrain to his advantage.
Finally, he retreated into the ruins of a collapsed house. With a quick slap, a large chunk of broken concrete wall flew toward Chen Chuan. The next moment, the wall shattered, and the debris flew back.
Teacher Wu tried to dodge, but he sensed something was wrong. He turned his head, and a pebble grazed his cheek. Although he avoided it, this momentary pause slowed him down. Suddenly, he felt a lightness on his shoulder, and one of his arms was severed. He caught a glimpse of another blade flash and quickly deflected it with the key.
With a hiss, the Xuejun Blade sliced through half of his neck, but the key’s obstruction prevented it from completely severing his head.
Chen Chuan looked up and saw that Teacher Wu was also looking at him. Unlike the previous fierce expression, his gaze had become gentle again, almost as if he had found some kind of relief.
He slowly said, “Teacher Wu, thank you for your guidance.”
He gripped the blade with both hands and spun around. With a sharp sound, the remaining half of Teacher Wu’s neck was cut open, and his head flew off, rolling on the ground for a few circles before coming to a stop. His body stood for a moment and then fell to one side.
He took a deep breath, and a wisp of white vapor rose from his mouth. Just as he was about to turn and leave, he heard a voice from behind.
“Chen Trainee...”
Chen Chuan turned around and saw that it was Teacher Wu’s head speaking. The voice was hoarse and strange, produced by the Altered Organ and the muscles in his mouth.
Chen Chuan knew that this limit of life was strong, and with his brain still alive, he wouldn’t die immediately. He stopped and said, “Teacher Wu, is there anything else you want to say?”
Teacher Wu’s mouth moved under the influence of the Altered Organ, and he said, “Chen Trainee, I’m sorry. I did some wrong things, and this is my deserved fate.
All my things are at No. 47, Liu Yu Street. The password is...”
He recited a series of numbers and continued, “There’s a large can of algae oil next to the generator in my house. Burn me with the house; that way, there will be no traces left. Also, be careful of Yuan Binshu and Ling...” His voice paused and then fell silent.
Chen Chuan watched for a moment, opened his Boundary Token, and asked, “Wu Xiao, did he send any messages earlier?”
Wu Bei quickly replied, “He seemed to be composing a message, but I was preparing to intercept it, and he apparently canceled it himself.”
Chen Chuan looked at the head and said, “I understand. Thank you, Wu Xiao.” He walked over, picked up the head, and said, “Teacher Wu, you’re going home.” Then he walked back to the two-story building.
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(End of Chapter)
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