Chapter 491: Demonstration
Chapter 491: Demonstration
With a crisp sound, Xuejun's sword was fully unsheathed, its blade gleaming with a chilling radiance under the cold sky.
Chen Chuan rotated his long sword and took a steady step forward.
Compared to the previous two months, he had made noticeable progress. In addition to starting his mental power cultivation, his physical foundation had also significantly improved.
Moreover, these days at the academy allowed him to borrow the Crimson Whip's companionship, enabling him to perfectly integrate the power accumulated within his body with his own.
On top of that, thanks to his continuous encounters with strong opponents, his resonance with his second self had deepened, gradually approaching the third limit.
At this moment, he eagerly awaited a sufficiently powerful opponent, and this Imperial Servant Samurai seemed perfectly suited.
As Chen Chuan approached, the samurai leaped down from above. Despite being fully armored, his landing made barely any sound, and he quickly settled his power with a slight dip.
Chen Chuan noticed the samurai's armor bore clear signs of wear and weapon clashes, and these details were completely reconstructed in his visualization.
However, he judged that this visualization might not be like the Crimson Whip, allowing him to freely execute various martial arts techniques, but perhaps reconstructed based on Chen Bitong's memories and experiences.
The Imperial Servant Samurai's red eyes fixed on him, and he thrust his long spear into the ground, drawing the long sword at his side as he walked towards Chen Chuan with the clanging sound of his armor.
Chen Chuan advanced, but before he could get close, the samurai's figure suddenly flickered, and in the blink of an eye, he appeared at Chen Chuan's side. The long sword was already swinging towards him, not particularly fast, but seamlessly and without gaps, giving a sense of unavoidable dodging.
Yet, Chen Chuan didn't need to dodge.
He countered with a swift strike, meeting the attack head-on. The samurai could have changed his move, but he seemed confident in his power, so he not only maintained his technique but even increased his speed slightly.
Chen Chuan's eyes deepened as their swords clashed, and in that instant, his second self merged with him, transmitting a powerful force to his sword. The opponent's sword was instantly deflected upwards.
The Imperial Servant Samurai intended to completely suppress Chen Chuan's power, but he misjudged the force on Chen Chuan's sword, leading to a miscalculation in all his subsequent preparations.
Feeling the discrepancy, he immediately tried to adjust to counter Chen Chuan's potential next move. Although his actions were swift, there was a brief disconnection from the original technique, creating a gap.
And this gap, in the face of an equally skilled opponent, was an obvious flaw.
Chen Chuan intentionally created this gap to open up the situation. So, at this moment, he didn't give the samurai a chance to recover, swiftly slashing horizontally and following up with a quick advance.
The samurai suddenly raised his elbow, using the armor on his arm to block. Even if his entire arm were to be severed, he could still use the opportunity to stall for a moment.
In that instant, he could adjust and simultaneously provide ample time for the transformation of the aberration on his arm. Once the transformation was complete, his strength would surge, ensuring absolute dominance over Chen Chuan.
Chen Chuan clearly understood the samurai's intentions, didn't give him this chance. By seizing the initiative and maintaining his technique without changing, he was guaranteed to be a step ahead in rhythm. In that moment, his third strike sliced through the air, and the samurai's head flew off.
The blade continued its path, and with a swift backward slash, the samurai's waist was cut, instantly dividing his body into three segments that fell to the ground.
Chen Chuan swiftly turned his long sword, took a few quick steps forward, and stomped on the severed head, cracking it open with a loud snap, along with the activated brain tissue inside.
This time, Chen Chuan had only used three strikes to kill a formidable opponent, whose strength was comparable to an Iron Demon, or perhaps even higher. The entire process was swift and efficient, without any unnecessary delay.
Here, the difference is not only due to the progress he has made over the past two months, but also in using the second self to mislead the opponent, who was destined to be passive from the start after losing a move.
This is how experts fight; a single misjudgment can lead to different outcomes.
In fact, because the transformation of this Imperial Servant Samurai has not been completed, the strength he has displayed is still inferior to the power shown by the Iron Demon in its final stage.
Chen Bitong witnessed the entire process and commented, "Not bad."
Chen Chuan walked back, "Chen Teacher, how long did it take you to deal with this person back then?"
Chen Bitong said, "It's been ten years. I hadn't reached my current level then, and I remember it took half an hour. Judging you by my standards back then, it seems I underestimated Captain Chen."
He looked forward, then walked over, took out a small oil box from his chest, poured it over the body of the Imperial Servant Samurai, and then took out a lighter to set it on fire. The samurai's body immediately burst into flames.
"People like this have a strong potential for activation in their bodies, so it's best to deal with the body and head together. Burning with oil is the simplest way."
He gestured with the small box in his hand, "This kind of oil box can be obtained from the Quartermaster. It's originally used for starting fires in the wild, and one can last for several days. You can take one with you on future missions, making it very convenient for disposal."
Chen Chuan nodded. Such small knowledge is very useful. When the time comes, he has to be responsible for his teammates by understanding these things.
Chen Bitong added, "Captain Chen, do you think you could kill that person in an even shorter time if you improved your methods?"
Chen Chuan thought for a moment. If he could burst out all his power in an instant, perhaps he could. However, if he used the Forge Breath Technique, he would lose his stealth.
The opponent might also undergo an immediate transformation, so it's hard to say.
He frankly admitted, "I can't be sure."
Chen Bitong said, "You showed weakness to your enemy, then instantly attacked and killed him before he could complete his transformation. This is the correct approach."
But it can only be done once. The information channels of the remnants of the Old Imperial House are very developed, and there are also insiders lurking within us. Once your danger is confirmed, similar opponents will immediately undergo transformation upon seeing you.
And after you killed the Iron Demon, they will definitely not give you another chance next time they confirm it's you. However, there is still a way to achieve this.
Chen Chuan asked for guidance, "Please instruct me, Teacher Chen."
Chen Bitong said, "First, you need to understand that the thing attached to these people's bodies has its own consciousness. Normally, it remains dormant under the control of the Imperial Servant Samurai's will.
But during the transformation, the dominant one changes to the attached object. Although they are a symbiotic body, when they transform, the two consciousnesses undergo a transfer and handover. However, this mental transition actually has a gap, even for perfectly fused spirits. It takes some time to adjust.
This gap is the opportunity.
We only need to cause a momentary disruption in their mental connection. We don't need any elaborate mental techniques or to completely overpower them; just a small collision will do. But the timing must be precise.
Watch carefully."
He tapped the Interdimensional Connector, and another Imperial Servant Samurai appeared, identical to the previous one. Chen Chuan approached, casually pulling out the long spear that was stuck in the ground by the previous samurai.
Perhaps because he demonstrated overwhelming pressure from the start, the newly appeared Imperial Servant Samurai immediately underwent self-transformation. The aberrant organization emerged from the body, filling the gaps in the armor.
Chen Bitong waited for the transformation to complete before stepping forward. When he reached the appropriate distance, he raised his hand and thrust the spear forward.
The Imperial Servant Samurai also raised his spear to block, but at this moment, he seemed to sense something amiss, and his action was slightly slower. He tried to dodge by shifting his body to the side.
However, Chen Chuan, as if anticipating his movement, turned the spearhead and swiftly stabbed it into his face. The force was unleashed, and his head exploded inside the helmet.
After killing the Imperial Servant Samurai with one spear thrust, Chen Chuan looked to the side, where another identical Imperial Servant Samurai emerged.
He waited for the transformation to complete, then approached and thrust his spear forward again.
This move was identical to the previous one, but the Imperial Servant Samurai still couldn't put up much resistance. With a hissing sound, he was easily pierced through the faceplate armor. As the sound of bursting flesh and bones echoed, the helmet rolled to the ground, spilling out rotten flesh and shattered bones.
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