Chapter 493: Vigorous
Chapter 493: Vigorous
Walking out of the fortified encampment, Chen Chuan noticed that the vegetation outside had become much denser, as if they had suddenly entered a dense forest.
Typically, within three to five kilometers around the encampment, plants would be cleared out, and machine gun posts would be set up, surrounded by trenches and barbed wire.
This setup prevented both local creatures and remnants of the Old Imperial House from easily approaching, and it also helped to stay a certain distance away from anomalies at night.
However, what they saw before them was a simulated environment. It was clear that they wouldn't waste resources to simulate an entire Convergence Zone, so it was likely just a demonstration of a specific area.
After walking just a few dozen steps, Chen Chuan and Chen Bitong found themselves at the edge of a lake. In the thick fog, a large creature seemed to be moving around, barely visible.
As they approached, Chen Chuan got a clear view of the creature.
The creature stood about three meters tall on the ground, with thick legs, a long neck and tail, and a curved back. Its back was covered in thick gray skin, resembling a hard shell, with algal leaf-like hair hanging down at the edges, where parasites crawled around.
Its long neck was encircled by rings of carapace, with small eyes and two hard, bone-like hammers on the edges of its skull. The tip of its tail was a spiky cone, and as it moved, its head and tail swayed rhythmically, maintaining balance.
Chen Bitong said, "This is a Cyclic Neck Plate Rhino. It inhabits the water's edge and has a very strong territorial instinct. If we need to collect water or set up a camp in the wild, we will most likely encounter this creature near any water source, except for streams and other places.
These creatures in the Convergence Zone are born with aberrations, which allow them to support their massive bodies and move with agility and vigor.
Although they can't gain Vital Force through training like we do, they can still use it instinctively, and their size compensates for this. Some less powerful firearms can't take them down.
The tail end is the strongest part of this creature, and it's where the aberrations are most concentrated. If you get hit by it, you'll likely end up a mess.
The best way to deal with these creatures is to use heavy firepower. However, in actual clearing operations, the Convergence Zone's complex conditions sometimes make it difficult to use weapons effectively. Additionally, this creature's body has certain value, so using a Fighter to solve the problem is the most convenient.
Some people think that because our weapons aren't suitable, we need larger weapons."
As he spoke, he produced a Long Staff Great Saber, with a broad blade and a thick spine, about four meters long from head to tail.
Chen Chuan looked at it. The weapon looked exaggerated, but with their strength and physique, it was easy to wield.
Apart from regular firearms, perhaps only such weapons could deal significant damage to these large creatures. However, the drawbacks were also evident.
Chen Bitong casually threw the saber on the ground and continued, "Captain Chen, you probably realized that carrying this weapon is not convenient and can affect our agility.
Moreover, different large creatures require different weapons, so it's impractical to rely on just one. Therefore, instead of carrying this, we might as well bring powerful firearms.
However, if we don't have those, I can use a unique Vital Force."
He said solemnly, "This is different from the Vital Force used against humans, which usually requires more refined changes. The Vital Force used against large creatures needs to be more powerful and have greater impact.
Captain Chen, watch closely."
He slowly walked forward, and the Neck Plate Rhino seemed unaware of his approach. However, as he got closer, the creature suddenly swung its head, and the hard bone hammer on its skull crashed down. The movement was sudden, with no warning, almost as if it appeared in front of him in the blink of an eye.
Chen Bitong instantly raised his hands and pressed them against the bone hammer. His feet sank into the ground, creating a large pit and a half-meter-deep furrow behind him.
But the Neck Plate Rhino's head was also pinned down. He then leaped forward and punched the connection between its head and neck. As he moved to one side, his punches rained down on the long neck and continued along the body.
He took a deep breath, clenched his fingers, and thrust his index finger slightly forward. Then he punched diagonally upward, striking the chest. The force of this punch was so strong that his entire forearm sank into the creature's body.
When he hit the Neck Plate Rhino's neck, its head began to sway, and it seemed unsteady. This blow made it stiffen instantly.
A moment later, the massive creature, about five meters long and nearly twenty meters from head to tail, lost its strength and fell 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 mushy. The Interdimensional Connector's anatomical diagram showed that this was likely the creature's heart, and a large area around it was completely shattered.
Chen Bitong said, "When these creatures sense an attack, their aberrations instinctively tighten. Therefore, we need to strike their head and neck first, making it difficult for them to control their body and organize enough aberrations to resist.
At this moment, as long as we deliver a precise and powerful strike to the right spot, we can finish it off. When executing, we must be clear-minded and act decisively and swiftly, without a moment's hesitation."
After saying this, he looked over, "Captain Chen, did you see the previous action clearly?"
Chen Chuan nodded, "I saw it clearly."
Chen Bitong had no more words to spare and said directly, "Let's try it."
As he spoke, the creature beneath his feet disappeared, and at this moment, a Cyclic Neck Plate Rhino appeared by the lake.
Chen Chuan looked over, and although Chen Bitong hadn't specifically told him what to do, he demonstrated the process. If you understood, you would understand; if not, he wouldn't delve further.
This is actually the way elite professors teach; basic things are assumed to be already mastered. If you don't have those prerequisites, you're not even qualified to continue with advanced learning.
Thanks to his own field and mental power, he had clearly observed every move and point of force of Chen Bitong just now.
This attack actually consisted of two parts. The first was an advanced defensive neutralization technique that could completely block and dissipate the force of the rhino's head hammer attack.
He could feel that this technique was also useful in defending against some powerful attacks. Even if he only learned this, it would be worth coming here.
The second part was the application of force.
To achieve greater explosive power, a longer period of preparation was needed, as well as breathing to bring more oxygen into the body. This move was not very suitable for ordinary fighters because the power was excessive, and the long adjustment time could easily lead to a decrease in one's own flexibility.
But for larger creatures, their slower movements gave plenty of time for a full-force attack.
He followed Chen Bitong's previous direction and approached the creature, but this time, the rhino simply swayed its body and lashed its long tail towards him.
He immediately dodged and looked up, seeing the rhino staring directly at him.
The attack must start from the skull; this was the key. If the creature's skull didn't come close, the task couldn't proceed.
It seemed that approaching it required some skill.
He recalled that Chen Bitong's previous pace was slightly slower than his current one. It seemed that this was a limit; once the speed exceeded this limit, the creature would perceive a greater threat and choose to use its tail instead of its head to strike.
So, this was the solution. He immediately retreated out of the creature's line of sight, and as expected, it no longer paid attention to him.
At this moment, he quickly altered his own field and slowly approached again.
Although Chen Bitong didn't say much at this moment, the recognition in his eyes was obvious, approving of his actions.
Ordinary fighters might not notice this issue, or even if they did, they would still try to achieve their goal by other means, unwilling to take a step back.
While the battlefield requires people who dare to charge and fight fiercely, I prefer those who use their brains to solve problems instead of rushing in headfirst.
Regarding the Convergence Zone, Da Shun only understands a limited part of it, and it's impossible to solve all problems with brute force.
As Chen Chuan approached this time, the creature didn't recognize him as the same person from before. As he got closer, the rhino suddenly lashed its head.
Following Chen Bitong's previous action, he pressed down with both hands, and a powerful force surged into his body, seemingly capable of bursting his entire body.
At this moment, he remained incredibly calm, "According to the observed rhythm and breathing, activate the aberrant organization within your body!"
After a brief pause, he surged forward and punched towards the spot where Chen Bitong had previously attacked. When he reached the creature's torso, he took a deep breath, and the aberrant organization within his body quickly mobilized in a specific way. After building up to the extreme, he punched towards the spot where the creature's heart was located!
Thanks to his highly-covered aberrant organization and his expertise in freehand techniques, this attack was executed very smoothly. When the explosive force passed through his arm, he knew he had succeeded.
A moment later, the massive body in front of him crashed to the ground.
Chen Chuan retracted his fist. Excluding the effects of the Forge Breath Technique and the Second Self, this was the strongest strike he had ever delivered with his bare hands.
But when he threw this punch, he had a subtle feeling that something was missing from this strike, as if...
Chen Bitong noticed his expression and asked, "Captain Chen, do you have any questions?"
Chen Chuan turned around and said, "I feel like this strike was not fully realized."
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(End of Chapter)
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