Chapter 385: Mystic Snake
Chapter 385: Mystic Snake
The people at the front of the convoy were all looking ahead, first hearing the crisp cracking sound of footsteps crushing dry leaves on the ground. After a while, a figure emerged slowly from the thick fog, wearing a black hooded robe, a mask, and holding a long blade.
The person's mask had a vermillion mark between the eyebrows, which was chilling. He was dragging Lao Han's corpse with one hand, and the latter's skull was cracked open, revealing charred tissue inside. They all involuntarily stepped back and raised their guns nervously, pointing them at the newcomer, but not a single person dared to fire.
Chen Chuan approached, threw Lao Han's body forward, ignoring the guns pointed at him, and instead looked at one of the vehicles in the convoy.
Xu Xianwen saw this scene through the car window, staring intently at Chen Chuan's figure. After a while, he reached out and rested his hand on the car door handle, pushed it open, and stepped out.
He twirled his cane, tightened the cloak around his body, and walked forward. His movements were casual and natural, as if he didn't care about Lao Han's death at all.
Chen Chuan looked at him; this should be Xu Xianwen, the leader of the Viper Team. This person rarely took action outside, and it was almost impossible to find any video footage of him. However, he had indeed defeated many famous fighters, including some acknowledged powerhouses, which was why the Processing Bureau was so cautious.
Xu Xianwen didn't seem to be in a hurry to attack. He walked up to about ten meters away from Chen Chuan, leaned his cane against the ground, placed both hands on it, and looked at Chen Chuan's masked face. He said, "I know you. It's said that a long time ago, before you achieved the Third Limit, you defeated Tan Wang of the Serpent Sect. Although that kind of person who has gone astray is only at that level, it's still worth mentioning.
I have high hopes for you. What do you say? Do you want to join me?
How much can you offer me? My employer is very generous. As long as you're willing to work, all kinds of cultivation resources will be provided. I never skimp on my subordinates. If you're willing to come over and kill your employer behind you, I'll make the introduction. We can split whatever we get."
Chen Chuan looked at him and said calmly, "Have you ever thought, Mr. Xu, that perhaps your share might also be mine?"
Xu Xianwen was taken aback, still wearing a polite smile, but his eyes became sharp.
He fiddled with the smooth end of his cane and said leisurely, "It seems we can't come to an agreement."
Chen Chuan slowly raised his blade, pointing it forward, his action conveying his response. At the same time, his biological field also opened up.
In the next moment, he felt himself coming into contact with a dark and profound field, giving the impression of an incredibly resilient body, constantly in motion, like a venomous snake.
Xu Xianwen narrowed his eyes at this moment because he sensed that Chen Chuan's biological field was merely ordinary, unlike the dazzling and powerful display he had witnessed earlier.
But he quickly deduced that it had undergone some changes, so natural that it was almost impossible to find any flaws, indicating that Chen Chuan had put in considerable effort in the field aspect.
Xu Xianwen leisurely lifted his cane, appearing very composed. He twisted his wrist, looked at Chen Chuan, and smiled at him. Suddenly, the members of the Viper Team behind him felt their vision blur, and his figure disappeared from their sight.
In Chen Chuan's eyes, Xu Xianwen took only a half-step forward, seemingly making a simple adjustment, but his entire body transformed from stillness to motion, charging towards Chen Chuan.
This speed was incredibly fast. In an instant, he was right in front of Chen Chuan, with the cane held by both hands at the tail end, the tip pointing directly at Chen Chuan's face. His expression changed from peaceful to ferocious.
Chen Chuan was about to use the length of his blade to block the attack, but at that moment, he sensed something and shifted his center of gravity backward, taking a step back.
Just as Xu Xianwen was about to collide with the blade Chen Chuan was pointing forward, the cane's tip suddenly extended, revealing a long sword blade that stabbed towards Chen Chuan's face. This attack was like a venomous snake spitting venom, sudden and swift. If Chen Chuan hadn't retreated, he might have been stabbed.
At this moment, Chen Chuan twisted his wrist, blocking with his blade. As the long blade and the cane made contact, he felt an incredibly powerful force being transmitted from it.
The force in his eyes was the strongest he had ever encountered among his opponents. If it had been right after he achieved the Third Limit, he might not have been able to withstand it. But now, he firmly withstood the force, his arm not shaking in the slightest, and the altered tissue in his body calmly dissipated the incoming force.
After Xu Xianwen had spit out the sword blade, the length of the sword cane was no less than that of the Xian Jun Sword. At this moment, he had also seized the initiative. He swiftly spun the sword cane, stirring the blade, and then pushed both hands forward.
Chen Chuan sank his wrist and pushed the blade to block the attack. The sword tip stabbed the blade, and a tremendous force was transmitted, which pushed him to slide back several meters.
Xu Xianwen leaped forward again, his face fierce as he pursued. His sword cane stabbed and slashed, the offensive like a fierce wind and heavy rain.
Facing such an attack, Chen Chuan didn't rush to counterattack but instead stabilized his stance. Due to the transmission and collision of forces between the two, the ground they moved on cracked, creating fissures.
As the two of them gradually unleashed their speed and strength, the range of their movements also increased, each move covering a distance of tens of meters.
As the Viper Team members heard the dense sounds of staff and cane clashing amidst the thick fog surrounding them, they couldn't pinpoint the exact locations of their opponents. Occasionally, the ground would suddenly shatter, sending stone chips flying, while large swaths of crimson maple leaves, shredded and swirling, resembled dancing blood spatters.
During the continuous battle, Chen Chuan discovered that Xu Xianwen's speed was exceptionally fast, and his force was remarkably subtle and concealed. With just a slight sway of his body, he could deliver a powerful strike, making each block feel like directly receiving a hammer blow, even when his staff sword.
It wasn't just his staff techniques; his profound field presence also mentally oppressed and influenced Chen Chuan. This could be considered an all-around formidable opponent, whose oppressive aura was far stronger than any previous adversary.
However, even with such prowess, Chen Chuan's response remained within his coping capabilities. With the assistance of Furnace Breathing, he showed no flaws while blocking consecutive attacks for over a minute. Gradually, he became accustomed to his opponent's combat rhythm and started sensing his breathing, brewing, and seeking an opportunity to counterattack.
Moreover, Chen Chuan felt that perhaps due to the intense battle with this formidable fighter, the altered organism within him was becoming increasingly active and excited, subtly enhancing his strength and speed.
This was because, despite his diligent cultivation in recent days, the lack of opponents prevented him from translating this familiarity and adaptation into actual combat prowess. But now, he was gradually being drawn into the fight.
Xu Xianwen, while attacking, had been observing his opponent, seemingly sensing the changes in Chen Chuan. Slightly suspicious, he had been relentlessly assaulting for so long, yet Chen Chuan maintained an impeccable defense without showing any signs of being overwhelmed. Now, there seemed to be a trend of growing stronger with each clash, and if this continued...
His eyes deepened, and he suddenly lunged forward with a swift and fierce stab. This move completely abandoned defense and follow-up attacks, carrying a hint of desperation.
Chen Chuan fixed his gaze on his opponent, knowing that yielding at this moment would render him passive again. Thus, without any hesitation, he thrust his knife forward.
Both men almost simultaneously stabbed each other. Chen Chuan felt like he had stabbed his opponent, but it was as if he had plunged into mud, and his strength was instantly swallowed.
Xu Xianwen's stab also failed to penetrate Chen Chuan's body, not only due to his Second Self but also because of the altered organism in Chen Chuan's body, which had undergone Essence Blood Accumulation, providing a Horizontal Training effect.
Their gazes collided in midair, and both men exerted force outward, causing them to retreat several steps, creating distance between them once more.
Chen Chuan's other hand came over, resting on the knife handle as he stared at his opponent. From the previous strike and the overall combat situation, he had already guessed the type of force technique Xu Xianwen was using.
The highest secret force technique of the Serpent Sect, the Mystic Snake Technique!
Practitioners of this force technique can exert their full strength from any part of their body, and most attacks can be diffused and borne by the entire body.
This meant that even if Chen Chuan found an opportunity to strike his opponent, it would be difficult to inflict severe damage.
Just then, the sound of an approaching vehicle reverberated from a distance, accompanied by intense gunfire. It was evident that several bullets had hit Xu Xianwen.
Two minutes earlier, Wu Bei had used a field-enhanced organism to successfully communicate with the Processing Bureau, which promptly notified the Mo Tie Mountain Estate's security system. Consequently, the nearest patrol armed convoy had arrived.
Upon arrival, the convoy identified and fired upon the individuals present. Chen Chuan, bearing the Processing Bureau title, was spared, but Xu Xianwen had a string of wanted notices, causing the security personnel to unleash a barrage of bullets at him and his subordinates.
Xu Xianwen glanced coldly at the security team, and in the next instant, he vanished from his original position. Simultaneously, an armed vehicle was overturned, and another patrol vehicle suddenly had a person appear, flipping through the air and landing beside it.
The security personnel tumbled out, and as a fist was about to strike an officer who had fallen to the ground, their wrist was grabbed by a hand, stopping the punch just a hair's breadth from the officer's forehead. The officer's face contorted, and even their goggles showed faint cracks.
Xu Xianwen turned to Chen Chuan, who had grabbed his arm, and said, "You can't stop me."
At that moment, he tilted his head back, and a gunshot rang out from close by, as the officer fired without hesitation.
His skull gradually straightened, and the bullet lodged in his forehead was pushed out, falling to the ground with a ding. The wound on his forehead wriggled and healed, and he grinned menacingly, saying, "I told you, you can't stop me."
Before he finished speaking, a fist rapidly enlarged in front of him, slamming into his cheek and hurling his entire body over ten meters away.
Chen Chuan pulled his knife out of the ground and slowly approached him, saying, "Is that so?"
(End of Chapter)
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