Chapter 275: Heart's Desire
Chapter 275: Heart's Desire
As Wei Wusheng spoke, he crushed a stone in his hand with a crisp 'ka' sound, turning to face the approaching figure.
Chen Chuan slowly approached, and with the ground now covered in a shallow layer of water, each step he took created a clear splashing sound. From behind, one could see that all the other fighters had already fallen to the ground within a short time.
Chen Chuan stopped in front of Wei Wusheng, standing where the two fighters, Gao and Lu, had previously fought. The light that had illuminated them now enveloped both of them.
Chen Chuan looked at Wei Wusheng and asked, "I have a question. Did you come here just to kill, or to hunt down fighters?"
Wei Wusheng glanced at him for a moment and then gestured to the two fighters lying on the ground, "They understood, but I don't mind explaining it to you.
This is a necessary step. After I establish my heart's desire, I will take an action to fulfill it."
He pointed to his heart.
"It tells me that once I've made up my mind, I need to indulge in exhilarating combat and slaughter countless fighters, no matter the method or their identities or locations. As long as I can kill them, it will reward me sufficiently.
I thought that the people here might not be enough, but your appearance is also good. Plus, you might just satisfy it."
Chen Chuan looked at him and said, "What if it's still not satisfied after that?"
Wei Wusheng replied without hesitation, "Then I'll keep killing. I'm sure on a cruise ship this big, I'll find a target that satisfies it."
Chen Chuan remained silent. He raised the Xuejun Blade horizontally, holding the hilt with one hand while the other released the scabbard, sending it flying.
Then, he slightly tilted his body, holding the blade with both hands and slowly raising it to one side, his gaze fixed on his opponent. "What are you waiting for, sir?"
Wei Wusheng roared, "Come!" and charged towards him.
Chen Chuan's body turned, and he slashed his blade towards Wei Wusheng's head.
Wei Wusheng split the hammer to the side, and the hammerhead accurately struck the blade, but the blade didn't seem to have much force. Chen Chuan's body retreated a step, and his wrist twisted, executing a diagonal thrust from below.
Wei Wusheng ignored this and brought the hammer down towards Chen Chuan's skull. Chen Chuan slightly dodged, allowing the hammer to land on his shoulder with a loud bang. This strike was powerful enough to shatter his entire shoulder, but he seemed unaffected.
Wei Wusheng's eyes narrowed slightly, revealing a hint of surprise.
At this moment, Chen Chuan's second self flickered, and half of his body rapidly dematerialized. Seizing the opportunity, Chen Chuan exerted force, and his blade sliced directly into Wei Wusheng's ribs. This chopping technique, based on past experience, could either split an opponent in two or penetrate deep into the chest and abdomen, inflicting severe injuries.
But this time, the blade only penetrated a little before encountering a force that held it in place, preventing further penetration.
Just then, Wei Wusheng raised the hammer high again, gripping the handle with both hands. Initially, there seemed to be a height difference between the two, but at this moment, Wei Wusheng's shadow seemed to envelop Chen Chuan completely.
Chen Chuan felt a surge of danger, but instead of retreating, he lunged forward, his fingers like knives, stabbing at Wei Wusheng's exposed throat.
However, his fingers met resistance, as if striking a steel wall. The force he intended to use to disrupt Wei Wusheng's balance dissipated, and Wei Wusheng's body didn't budge.
Wei Wusheng, with both hands, swung the hammer downward with great force, as if striking a pile. The hammer descended directly towards Chen Chuan!
This move, known as the Ground Slam Force, involved tensing the resilient altered organs throughout the body an instant before the attack, making the body almost impervious. Regardless of what lay ahead, this strike could knock down anything, shattering it upon impact with the ground.
But Chen Chuan lifted both hands, crossing them upwards to meet the hammer.
During this process, he didn't solely rely on his second self but instinctively applied the Force Dissipation Technique he had learned previously. Although it was typically used with a sword, the principle was the same.
A loud bang sounded as a tremendous force rushed towards Chen Chuan, pressing him downward. The force penetrated layer by layer, causing the ground beneath him to groan under the weight and develop fine cracks that spread out on both sides.
Yet, Chen Chuan firmly held his ground.
"What?"
Wei Wusheng had expended most of his force, and at this moment, he froze. Chen Chuan seized the opportunity, lifting his knee and kicking upwards, striking Wei Wusheng's chin and jerking his head back.
Chen Chuan took a step back, grabbed the hilt, and pulled the blade downwards, causing a spray of blood to gush out. He paused briefly, gripped the blade with both hands, and then thrust it forward with great force, piercing Wei Wusheng's chest with a hissing sound.
But the blade only penetrated halfway before Wei Wusheng recovered and countered. The blade's tip encountered immense resistance, preventing further penetration.
Wei Wusheng twisted his body, instantly retreating and swinging his hammer in a swift motion. With a powerful strike, he cracked open the blade, causing him to stumble back a few steps. The wounds on his body squirmed rapidly and closed tightly together.
Chen Chuan held the hilt with both hands, slowly placing the sword by his waist, its tip pointing diagonally at his opponent. Wei Wusheng, in turn, stared intently at Chen Chuan, his feet slightly apart, with the hammer resting by his side.
But at that moment, a series of mechanical sounds echoed from behind, and the door slowly opened. A group of security personnel rushed in from outside.
Wei Wusheng furrowed his brows, gazing deeply at Chen Chuan. He spun around and dashed outside, causing the security personnel to immediately raise their guns and fire at him.
The arena erupted with rapid gunfire, but surprisingly, Wei Wusheng wasn't wearing any protective gear. The bullets embedded themselves in his muscles, unable to penetrate his body.
Chen Chuan hadn't used the Furnace Breath Method just now, as he was on someone else's cruise ship and wasn't sure about the situation outside. He wanted to keep a trump card and not exhaust all his strength here.
But...
He reached for the Thunderbolt Gun at his waist, aimed it at Wei Wusheng, and pulled the trigger. A loud boom reverberated through the combat arena, causing it to shake slightly.
A fist-sized hole exploded on Wei Wusheng's back, his flesh curling as if his bones were faintly visible. His body trembled, but he didn't stop; even his running speed remained unchanged as he charged through the security personnel, breaking through and escaping. Outside, the sounds of intense combat and collisions followed.
After a while, a faint splash was heard in the distance.
Inside the arena, the security personnel kept their guns aimed at Chen Chuan until footsteps approached, and Sun Xuelang walked in from outside. He surveyed the scene, noticing Chen Chuan standing there. Sun Xuelang immediately addressed both sides, saying, "Stand down, put your guns down." All the security personnel lowered their weapons and stood down.
Medical staff rushed in from outside, beginning to examine and provide aid to those lying on the ground. Before long, someone approached Sun Xuelang to report that the two Third Limit fighters were still alive.
Sun Xuelang's heart relaxed slightly.
This was good.
This bout was not only a clash between two martial arts styles but also a test of their own improvements and shortcomings. Regardless of which side lost their life in the fight, both parties could accept the outcome.
However, if death occurred due to unexpected factors, although Canglong Corporation wasn't afraid of such troubles, as the primary person in charge, Sun Xuelang would likely be held responsible and even face consequences for his own career.
He straightened his clothes and approached Chen Chuan, looking at him and saying, "Chen Chuan, it seems you stopped Wei Wusheng. I think only you could have done that here."
He had previously looked into this junior's background and learned that the Processing Bureau had taken an interest in him. Moreover, Chen Chuan had even defeated Third Limit experts while under the influence of medication.
Today, it seemed that Chen Chuan had likely relied on medication to maintain his sanity and block Wei Wusheng.
Wei Wusheng was no ordinary Third Limit expert. His powerful body, enhanced by the Transversal Force and the unique regenerative abilities of the Third Limit, made him nearly invincible within the Skyforgive Gang.
Chen Chuan replied, "It's also because you arrived in time."
Sun Xuelang smiled and sincerely said, "Chen Chuan, you've done me a great favor today. I know the cost of dealing with Third Limit fighters, and I won't let your efforts go unrewarded. I'll provide compensation that will satisfy you."
On the shore, Wei Wusheng emerged from the water, his clothes emitting wisps of white vapor as they slowly dried. As he walked towards the shore, the hole in his back gradually closed, and the sword wounds on his chest and ribs slowly healed. The bullets embedded in his muscles were squeezed out one by one, falling to the ground.
Suddenly, a voice resonated in his mind, "Senior, you didn't satisfy it." It was as if it were a mere illusion, but he had indeed heard it.
Wei Wusheng spoke in a deep voice, "I will make it happen."
When the True Treasure Cruise Ship of True Treasure docked, he followed the agreement and met with Xiong Jian Yi. The latter gave him half of his heart, and by combining their hearts, they could perform a secret technique of their martial arts school.
If successful, the altered organism of Xiong Jian Yi would grow within Wei Wusheng's body, and the latter would gain the former's Seizing Softness Technique, effectively combining the strengths of both individuals into one.
However, Wei Wusheng needed to fulfill the "Heart's Desire" to fully absorb everything entrusted to him by Xiong Jian Yi, reshape his foundation, and gain the qualifications to break through to a higher level.
He glanced at the cruise ship behind him and said in a low voice, "I will kill more fighters to satisfy it, and I'll find and kill every fighter I saw today."
The voice gradually faded, as if it had never existed.
Wei Wusheng looked at the cruise ship behind him, leaving deep footprints on the beach as he strode towards Central City.
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(End of Chapter)
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