Chapter 320: The Rematch
Chapter 320: The Rematch
"Good." Teacher Jiang clapped lightly from the side.
Although Chen Chuan and Guo Xueyuan only exchanged a single move, their bout was captivating. Both displayed their strength, speed, and skills.
Teacher Jiang could tell that Chen Chuan had seized the opportunity by exploiting his opponent's caution.
Guo Xueyuan's initial move was merely a test, and he hadn't expected it to work with a single strike. But seeing Chen Chuan standing still, he suspected something was amiss. However, he felt it was too late to retract, and only at the last moment did he decide to thrust forward. This hesitation affected the force and speed of his attack, making it less swift and powerful than he had envisioned.
In that fleeting moment, Chen Chuan seized the opportunity, even though it was minuscule.
But seizing the chance didn't mean the fight was over. Guo Xueyuan's subsequent move was highly threatening, and if not handled properly, Chen Chuan could still be counterattacked.
However, Chen Chuan's follow-up was clean and swift, leaving no room for his opponent.
Assistant Teacher, who was also an expert in reading the nuances of combat, looked at Chen Chuan with newfound respect.
Among the onlookers, only Liang Xueyou felt terrible. He had only managed one move, but Chen Chuan achieved the same with just one move, yet the outcome was completely opposite, leaving Liang Xueyou feeling frustrated.
Teacher Jiang asked, "Chen Chuan, did you learn those techniques from Teacher Zheng?"
Chen Chuan nodded, "Yes, Teacher Zheng taught me."
Teacher Jiang said, "I can see that your force exertion techniques resemble his teachings—attacking and defending in constant variation. He has taught many students, but aside from his daughter, I've rarely seen anyone at your age master his techniques so thoroughly. Hmm, based on your performance, I should give you a high score, but..."
He chuckled, "Do you want to increase your score even further?"
Chen Chuan looked at him.
Teacher Jiang, with a keen interest, said, "Shall we have a match, student?"
The Assistant Teacher looked up at him, puzzled. What was he up to? A teacher competing with a student? Was this even a fair comparison?
Guo Xueyuan and Liang Xueyou were equally astonished. There was no basis for comparison between a teacher and a student; a clear boundary separated them.
Any teacher at Wu Yi Academy must be a Tier Three Combatant. For such a teacher, ending a fight against a student below the third limit would be instantaneous and without suspense.
Teacher Jiang, unhurried, said, "Chen Chuan, I just reviewed your records. You can enhance your physique and abilities through medication, and you even have a record of defeating a Tier Three Combatant..."
His words left Guo Xueyuan and Liang Xueyou in awe, their eyes widening involuntarily as they looked at Chen Chuan.
The Assistant Teacher was also surprised, staring at Chen Chuan in amazement. While such precedents existed, he never imagined that the student before him had achieved such a feat. Indeed, his earlier performance might not have fully revealed his potential.
Teacher Jiang continued, "Chen Chuan, if you wish to increase your score, I'll allow you to take medication. The longer you can last against me, the higher the score I'll give you, up to the maximum evaluation I can offer."
Chen Chuan pondered for a moment. Improving his evaluation score indeed had its benefits. Firstly, he could get priority access to various resources provided by the academy, and he could also access many documents that were previously unavailable.
These were just the visible advantages; there were numerous unseen benefits as well. For instance, the attitude of government departments and major corporations towards Wu Yi Academy graduates varied significantly based on their evaluation scores.
Chen Chuan raised his head and said, "If Teacher believes it's appropriate, then I'd like to give it a try."
Guo Xueyuan and Liang Xueyou's breathing quickened involuntarily, but they also felt a surge of anticipation.
Teacher Jiang made a humming sound and walked to the weapon rack on the side. He casually picked up a long sword, which was surprisingly narrow and thin—a rapier. He swung it, and a sharp hissing sound filled the air.
He held the tip of the sword and gently pressed his fingers, causing the entire blade to bend. But as soon as he relaxed his grip, the sword snapped back into a straight position.
The Assistant Teacher spoke with gravity, "Chen Chuan, increasing your evaluation score is at the discretion of the main examiner. But I must remind you that this rapier has exceptional flexibility. In Teacher Jiang's hands, it can produce a dynamic interplay of strength and flexibility, with rapid speed and considerable destructive power. Be cautious."
Teacher Jiang gestured to the side and said, "Chen Chuan, if there's any medication you need, we have it all here. I'm not sure if these are the flavors you're accustomed to, as I've never tried them myself..."
The Assistant Teacher stared 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 stimulant drugs produced by various companies in the market, as well as emergency medical supplies. After a glance, he selected a few, took them out, and consumed them with familiarity.
He waited for a while, and within a few breaths, his body gradually returned to its normal state.
At that moment, Teacher Jiang raised his eyebrows. He could sense that Chen Chuan seemed unchanged, but something had subtly shifted, and he felt a faint sense of threat.
The Assistant Teacher also noticed the difference in Chen Chuan. His expression turned serious, and he said, "Chen Chuan..." He emphasized his words, "Teacher Jiang, this is just an evaluation."
Teacher Jiang replied casually, "I know, of course I know." He walked forward, saying, "Chen Chuan, today's evaluation focuses on techniques, but without strength and speed as a foundation, any technique is useless.
As they spoke, Chen Chuan swiftly drew his fine sword towards himself.
His movement seemed unhurried, yet it gave an unavoidable feeling. Chen Chuan held his sword horizontally, anticipating the flexible sword's curve, and positioned himself at the very front. He instantly felt a powerful force surge towards him, and despite his strength, he struggled to hold on, causing him to slide back several meters.
He could sense that Teacher Jiang's seemingly effortless wave of the sword had concentrated all its power at the point of contact, demonstrating an extremely high efficiency in force application.
Teacher Jiang praised, "Not bad strength. Even if you've taken medication, without sufficiently resilient tendons and bones, you can't sustain your current state."
"Hmm, this doesn't seem like much of a fight..." He raised his voice, "Hong Fu, give us a new scenario. Let's choose... Arena Five, and the necessary mimicry resources will be deducted from my account."
The next moment, everyone present found themselves suddenly appearing in a forest of stone pillars, surrounded by tall and varied-sized stone pillars and walls.
Teacher Jiang now resembled a conductor, waving his rapier at the stone pillars on either side. After a moment, two neat cuts appeared on the slender stone pillars on both sides, which slowly slid forward and then fell, crashing into several broken sections with a loud rumble, creating a cloud of dust.
Chen Chuan glanced at the stone pillar beside him, reached out, and felt a solid sensation. He couldn't clearly distinguish whether what he saw was real or illusory, or if his senses were being deceived. However, given the behavior of these objects, everything in the arena could be utilized as if they were real.
At this moment, Teacher Jiang strolled forward leisurely.
Chen Chuan didn't retreat. He also advanced with his sword. The previous speaker's words implied that the longer he could hold out against Teacher Jiang, the higher the score he would receive.
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(End of Chapter)
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