Chapter 320: The Rematch
Chapter 320: The Rematch
"Good job," praised Teacher Jiang, clapping lightly.
Chen Chuan and Guo Xueyong had only exchanged a single move, but the process was captivating, showcasing their strength, speed, and skills.
Teacher Jiang could tell that Chen Chuan had taken advantage of his opponent's caution to create an opportunity.
Guo Xueyong had been probing, not expecting his spear thrust to be effective immediately. Chen Chuan, standing still, had hesitated, but sensing something amiss, he decided to thrust forward. However, his hesitation affected the force and speed of his attack, making it less powerful than he had imagined.
In that fleeting moment, Chen Chuan seized the opportunity, even though it was minuscule.
But seizing the chance didn't mean it was over. Guo Xueyong's subsequent move was highly threatening, and if Chen Chuan didn't respond appropriately, he might still be counter-killed.
However, Chen Chuan's follow-up response was clean and efficient, leaving his opponent no chance.
Assistant Teacher, who was also observing, couldn't help but look at Chen Chuan with newfound respect. He, too, was someone who understood the intricacies of the fight.
Among the spectators, only Liang Xueyong felt terrible. He had only managed one move, while Chen Chuan had also executed a single move, but the outcome was completely different, which left him feeling dejected.
Teacher Jiang asked at this moment, "Chen Chuan, did you learn your techniques from Teacher Zheng?"
Chen Chuan nodded, "Yes, Teacher Zheng taught me."
Teacher Jiang said, "I can see that your Power Release Techniques resemble his teachings, with a balance of offense and defense, and continuous flow. He has taught many students, and apart from his daughter, I haven't seen many who could master his teachings at your age. Hmm, based on your performance, I should give you a high score, but..."
He smiled, "Do you want to try and increase your score a bit more?"
Chen Chuan looked at him.
Teacher Jiang, with great interest, said, "Chen Chuan, how about we have a match?"
The Assistant Teacher looked up at him, confused. What was he planning? A match between a teacher and a student? Could they even be compared? Guo Xueyong and Liang Xueyong were equally surprised. There was no point in comparing a student and a teacher; there was a clear boundary between them.
To be a teacher at Wu Yi Academy meant reaching the Third Limit as a fighter. For such a teacher, ending a fight against a student below this limit would be instantaneous and without suspense.
Teacher Jiang, unhurried, said, "Chen Chuan, I just looked through your records. You can enhance your physique and strength through medication, and you even have a record of defeating a Third Limit fighter..."
Upon hearing this, Guo Xueyong and Liang Xueyong were both shocked. Defeating a Third Limit fighter? They couldn't help but stare at Chen Chuan with widened eyes.
The Assistant Teacher was also surprised, looking at Chen Chuan in astonishment. While there had been precedents, he never imagined that the student before him had achieved such a feat. Indeed, his previous performance might not have fully showcased his potential.
Teacher Jiang continued, "Chen Chuan, if you want to increase your score, I permit you to take medication. The longer you can withstand my attacks, the higher the score I can give you, up to the maximum evaluation I can provide."
Chen Chuan pondered for a moment. Improving his evaluation score would indeed be beneficial. Firstly, the Academy provided various resources that could be purchased with a higher score, and he could also access many previously inaccessible materials.
These were just the visible benefits; there were many more hidden advantages. For instance, the government and major companies had different attitudes towards Wu Yi Academy students based on their evaluation scores.
Chen Chuan raised his head and said, "Since Teacher Jiang thinks it's appropriate, then I'd like to give it a try."
Guo Xueyong and Liang Xueyong both held their breath, feeling a mix of excitement and anticipation.
Teacher Jiang made a sound of acknowledgment and walked to the weapon rack, casually picking up a long, narrow sword—a rapier. He flicked it, and a hissing sound filled the air.
He waved the rapier, and the entire blade bent, but as soon as he relaxed, it snapped back straight.
The Assistant Teacher spoke with gravity, "Chen Chuan, improving your evaluation score is the responsibility of the Chief Examiner, but I must remind you that this rapier is very flexible and can produce both hard and soft changes with different Power Release Techniques. It's fast and has immense destructive power. Be careful."
Teacher Jiang gestured to the side and said, "Chen Chuan, if you need any medication, we have them all here. I'm not sure if they're the flavors you're used to, as I've never taken them before..."
The Assistant Teacher looked at him speechlessly. This wasn't a menu; what did flavors have to do with it?
Chen Chuan walked over and examined the medicine box, which contained almost all the explosive and emergency drugs available on the market. He glanced at them and selected a few, taking them and skillfully consuming them.
After a while, within a few breaths, Chen Chuan gradually relaxed his body, returning to a normal physical state.
At this moment, Teacher Jiang raised his eyebrows. He could sense that Chen Chuan seemed unchanged, but something had subtly shifted, giving off a subtle yet menacing aura.
The Assistant Teacher also felt the difference in Chen Chuan. His expression turned solemn, and he said, "Chen Chuan..." His tone grew more serious, "Teacher Jiang, this is just a test."
Teacher Jiang replied casually, "I know, of course I know." He continued walking forward as he spoke, "Chen Chuan, today's test focuses on techniques, but without strength and speed as a foundation, any technique is useless.
Amidst the conversation, Chen Chuan suddenly and swiftly drew his rapier towards himself.
His movement appeared slow, yet it gave an inescapable feeling. Chen Chuan horizontally blocked the rapier with his sword, but he felt an overwhelming force pressing against him, and even with his strength, he struggled to hold on. In an instant, he was pushed back several meters.
Chen Chuan could sense that although Jiang Laoshi's movement was light and airy, all his power was concentrated on the point of contact, demonstrating an extremely efficient use of force.
Jiang Laoshi praised, "Impressive strength. Even if you've taken some enhancement drugs, without sufficiently strong tendons and bones, you couldn't maintain your current state."
"Hmm, this doesn't seem very interesting..." Chen Chuan shouted, "Hong Fu, change the scene for us. Choose... Number Five Arena. Deduct the required transformation resources from my account."
In the next moment, everyone present found themselves in a forest of stone pillars, surrounded by tall and varied-sized stone pillars and walls.
Jiang Laoshi, like a conductor, waved his rapier towards the left and right pillars, and within moments, two neat slashes appeared on the slender pillars, which then slowly slid forward and collapsed, creating a loud crash as they broke into several pieces, sending dust flying.
Chen Chuan glanced at the stone pillar beside him and touched it, feeling its solidity. He couldn't discern if what he saw was real or illusory, or if his senses were being deceived, but since these objects exhibited such characteristics, they could be treated as real and utilized accordingly.
Jiang Laoshi strolled forward casually, like a master in his courtyard.
Chen Chuan didn't retreat; instead, he held his sword and approached. Earlier, Jiang Laoshi had mentioned that the longer Chen Chuan could hold his ground against him, the higher the evaluation score he would receive.
However, accepting this precondition would put Chen Chuan at a disadvantage, and although it might be appropriate for a learner, he didn't think so.
He stared at Jiang Laoshi, his senses perceiving the other's breathing and the rhythm of his movements. Jiang Laoshi was likely doing the same, perhaps with even greater clarity.
Jiang Laoshi smiled and his figure flickered, appearing instantly from over thirty meters away, right next to Chen Chuan. Simultaneously, the tip of his rapier thrust forward.
With a clang, the rapier was firmly blocked by the Snow Lady Sword. At that moment, neither Guo nor Liang could see what had just happened.
Jiang Laoshi retreated, instantly moving back seventeen or eighteen meters. He praised, "Not bad."
Blocking his thrust was not surprising, but being able to discern that he was using brute force was impressive. With this knowledge, Jiang Laoshi could afford to relax a little.
He flicked his wrist, and his figure vanished from its original spot. Immediately, the sound of clashing weapons filled the arena.
Jiang Laoshi's figure flickered in various directions, and the rapier struck or thrust from different angles. Each time, Chen Chuan accurately blocked the attacks.
Suddenly, the rapier took on a supple and flexible quality, and Chen Chuan effortlessly blocked it at the front, but the force on the sword was not as strong as before; instead, it felt light and powerless.
Thanks to Zheng Laoshi's special training, Chen Chuan was adept at handling such changes in force. Upon contact, he contained the force without releasing it, preventing any empty force from appearing.
Jiang Laoshi praised him again, and his voice seemed to come from all directions—front, back, left, and right—as if he had transformed into multiple positions simultaneously. Meanwhile, the rapier's offensive did not pause for a moment.
Chen Chuan didn't stand still. He moved, searching for advantageous terrain, as Jiang Laoshi's attacks were not only swift but also constantly changing his position, making it difficult to predict his movements. Chen Chuan struggled to grasp his opponent's position, so he sought a terrain feature that could restrict his movement.
After retreating several steps, Chen Chuan suddenly moved to the side, and a stone wall blocked his front. With a hissing sound, the rapier pierced through the stone pillar, right in Chen Chuan's path. He blocked it, and the rapier swiftly retracted, only to thrust from another direction.
Separated by the stone wall, Chen Chuan continuously blocked the thrusting attacks. The clashing of weapons created loud clangs, undiminished by the stone wall between them.
Suddenly, Chen Chuan felt something amiss and took a step back. A crescent-shaped arc of light flashed, and a wide, over four-meter-wide stone wall was sliced in half by a slash mark.
Immediately after, another slash, no less powerful than the first, cut through the wall in the opposite direction. The two intersecting slashes caused the entire wall to crumble, collapsing to both sides and raising a cloud of dust.
Chen Chuan and Jiang Laoshi stared at each other through the dust. Chen Chuan's shadow could be seen through the glasses.
Chen Chuan looked ahead, and dust flew up.
Chen Chuan realized that Jiang Laoshi's attack rhythm was too fast, and passive defense would only lead to being overwhelmed. So...
Chen Chuan twisted his wrist, brandishing the Snow Lady Sword, and charged forward. Jiang Laoshi smiled and leaned forward, and in an instant, both figures vanished from their original spots, followed by the sound of clashing swords.
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(End of Chapter)
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