Chapter 493: Mighty Power
Chapter 493: Mighty Power
As Chen Chuan stepped out of the stronghold, he noticed a significant increase in the density of vegetation outside, as if he had suddenly entered a dense forest. Typically, within three to five kilometers of the stronghold, all vegetation would be cleared, and machine gun posts would be set up, surrounded by trenches and barbed wire.
This ensured that neither local creatures nor remnants of the old imperial family could easily approach, and to some extent, kept them away from anomalies during the night.
However, the landscape before them was artificially constructed, and it was unlikely that resources would be wasted to create a complete fusion territory. Instead, only a small portion of it was likely to be demonstrated.
After taking just a few dozen steps, Chen Chuan and Chen Bitong found themselves at the edge of a lake, shrouded in thick fog, where a massive creature seemed to be lurking, half-hidden and half-revealed.
As they drew closer, Chen Chuan could make out the creature's true form.
Standing on the ground, it was over three meters tall, with thick legs, a long neck and tail, and a back that arched in a graceful curve. Its back was covered in thick, grayish skin, like a hard shell, with strands of algae-like hair hanging from the edges, harboring parasites that crawled all over.
Its long neck was adorned with circular plates of armor, and it had small eyes. At the edge of its skull, two bony protrusions jutted out, and its tail ended in a spiked cone. As it moved, its head and tail swayed rhythmically, maintaining a certain balance.
"This is a Ringed-Neck Armored Rhino," Chen Bitong explained. "They inhabit areas near water, and their territorial instincts are strong. If we need to collect water or set up camp in the wilderness, we'll likely encounter this creature near water sources, except for streams, where we go."
"The creatures in the fusion territory are born with alienated organisms, and only these organisms can support their massive bodies, allowing them to move with agility and exert tremendous force."
"While they can't gain strength through training like us, they still have an innate sense of how to use their power, and their size makes up for any lack of skill. Some weaker firearms are simply not enough to take them down."
"The tail end of this creature is its strongest and most densely alienated part. If you're struck by it, you'll likely end up with a shattered body."
"When dealing with these creatures, heavy firepower is best. But in the actual clearance process, the fusion territory's complex situation sometimes makes it difficult to use weapons effectively, and these creatures' body tissues have some value. So, it's most convenient to have fighters handle them."
"Some believe that since our weapons are not suitable, we need larger ones."
As he spoke, a long-handled, broad-bladed cleaver appeared in his hand, with a wide blade and a thick spine, measuring about four meters from tip to tail.
Chen Chuan observed the weapon, thinking it seemed exaggerated, but with their physique and strength, wielding it would be effortless.
Aside from conventional firearms, perhaps only such weapons could inflict severe damage on large creatures like this, but the drawbacks were equally evident.
Chen Bitong casually tossed the cleaver to the ground and added, "Captain Chen, you must have realized that carrying this weapon would hinder our agility instead of enhancing it. And no single weapon can handle all large creatures. It's better to bring powerful firearms."
"But if we don't have those, I'll need to use a unique type of power."
He continued in a low voice, "This power is different from those aimed at humans, which require more refined techniques. The power needed against large creatures must be stronger and more potent."
"Watch closely, Captain Chen."
As he finished speaking, he slowly approached the armored rhino, which seemed oblivious to his presence. However, just as he drew closer, the rhino suddenly jerked its head towards him, and the bony protrusion on the edge of its skull smashed down, a sudden and abrupt movement without any warning, almost appearing before their eyes in the blink of an eye.
Chen Bitong swiftly raised his hands and pressed them against the protrusion, causing his feet to sink into a large pit, and a half-meter-deep furrow to be plowed backward.
The rhino's head was also pinned down, and at that moment, he leaped forward, punching the connection between its head and neck. As his body shifted to the side, his fists rained down on the long neck like raindrops, continuing down towards the torso.
Taking a deep breath, he clenched his fist, with his index finger slightly protruding. Then, with an upward diagonal strike, he punched the rhino's chest, a seemingly powerful blow, his entire forearm sinking into the impact.
When Chen Bitong's punch landed on the rhino's neck, its head began to wobble, as if losing balance. And with that final strike, the rhino, measuring around five meters from head to tail and nearly twenty meters in total length, suddenly lost its strength and collapsed to the ground with a loud thud.
Chen Chuan approached and saw that the area where Chen Bitong's punch had landed was completely caved in and soft. Through the anatomical diagram displayed by the Interlink, he could tell that it was the creature's heart region, and a large area around it had completely shattered.
"These creatures, when sensing external attacks, instinctively tense their alienated organisms. So, we need to strike their heads and necks first, preventing them from controlling their bodies and, thus, unable to mobilize enough alienated organisms for defense."
At this moment, as long as we strike with sufficient force at the precise location, we can take it down with one blow. However, when it comes to execution, our thoughts must be clear, and our actions must be decisive and swift, without a moment of hesitation."
After saying this, he turned to look at Chen Chuan and asked, "Captain Chen, did you clearly see the previous action?"
Chen Chuan nodded, "I saw it clearly."
Chen Bitong didn't say anything more and directly said, "Try it."
As he spoke, the creature beneath his feet disappeared, and another ringed-neck armored rhino appeared on the edge of the lake.
Chen Chuan looked over, and although Chen Bitong hadn't specifically told him what to do, he had demonstrated the process. If he understood, he would understand; if not, he wouldn't delve further.
This was the way to teach the elite; it was assumed that they already possessed the foundational skills. Without these prerequisites, one wouldn't even have the qualifications to delve deeper.
Thanks to his field domain and psychic power, Chen Chuan had clearly observed every move and power exertion point of Chen Bitong's previous action.
This attack actually consisted of two parts. One was an advanced defensive dissipation technique that could completely block and dissipate the power of the ringed-neck armored rhino's head-hammer attack.
He could feel that this technique was also very useful for defending against some high-power attacks. Even if he had only learned this, it would still be very worthwhile.
The second part was the power exertion.
To achieve greater explosive power, a longer time was needed for preparation, as well as breathing to bring more oxygen into the body. This move was not suitable for facing ordinary fighters because the power was excessive, and the adjustment time was too long, easily leading to a decrease in one's own agility.
However, for larger-sized creatures, their movements were not as swift, giving enough space for a full power exertion.
He followed Chen Bitong's previous entry direction and approached the creature. However, this time, the ringed-neck armored rhino directly swayed its body, bringing its long tail over.
Seeing this, he immediately dodged and looked up, noticing that the rhino was staring directly at him.
He recalled that Chen Bitong's previous pace was slightly slower than his current speed. It seemed that this was the limit; once the speed exceeded this threshold, the creature would perceive the threat and no longer use its head to strike but instead choose to use its tail.
So that was the case. The solution was also very simple. He quickly moved away, and as expected, once he was out of the creature's line of sight, it no longer noticed him.
At this moment, he swiftly changed his field domain and approached again slowly.
Although Chen Bitong didn't say much, the approval in his eyes was evident, affirming Chen Chuan's actions.
Ordinary fighters might not notice this issue or, even if they did, still insist on achieving their goals through other means, unwilling to take a step back.
While battlefields indeed required people who dared to charge and fight fiercely, he hoped to encounter people who would use their brains to solve problems rather than rushing in headlong.
Regarding the fusion territory, he only had a limited understanding, and it was impossible to rely solely on force to solve all problems.
As Chen Chuan approached this time, as expected, the creature didn't recognize him as the same person. As he drew closer, its head suddenly lashed down.
Following Chen Bitong's previous action, Chen Chuan pressed down with both hands, and a powerful force surged into his body, seemingly capable of bursting him apart.
At this moment, he remained incredibly calm. Based on the observed rhythm and breathing, he activated the alien tissue within his body, and that force was forcefully suppressed by him.
After a brief pause, he surged forward and, following Chen Bitong's previous attack, punched the same spot. When he reached the creature's torso, he took a deep breath, and the alien tissue within his body swiftly mobilized according to a specific power exertion method, accumulating power to the extreme before unleashing a punch towards the location of its heart!
Thanks to his highly-covered alien tissue and his expertise in freehand strength, this strike was executed very smoothly. When the explosive power was transmitted through his hand, he knew he had succeeded.
A moment later, the massive creature in front of him collapsed with a loud thud.
Chen Chuan retracted his fist. If it weren't for the furnace breathing technique and the empowerment of his second self, this would be the most powerful strike he had ever delivered with his bare hands.
However, when he unleashed this strike, he had a subtle feeling that something was missing from this attack, as if...
Chen Bitong noticed his expression and asked, "Captain Chen, do you have any questions?"
Chen Chuan turned around and said, "I feel that this strike has some unfinished business."
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(End of Chapter)
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