Chapter 534: Wind Forest
Chapter 534: Wind Forest
Inside the Defense Department Command Center, a monitoring officer reported, "Liang Shuan, we have a situation."
Liang Shuan looked over, "What is it?"
The officer replied anxiously, "We've located the renowned Wind Forest Pavilion's Gong Ying Changxiu from the Ocean. He has a team of five Third-Limit Fighters, and they've blocked Captain Chen's squad."
Liang Shuan's expression turned solemn.
Gong Ying Changxiu from the Wind Forest Pavilion?
This situation was becoming tricky.
Gong Ying Changxiu was the most renowned young Third-Limit Fighter from the Ocean. If Captain Chen's squad encountered him, maintaining self-preservation would be a challenge, let alone rushing to the rift.
Liang Shuan made a decisive order, "Dispatch the three nearest emergency teams. Have them reach the rift as quickly as possible. Even if they can't resolve the issue with Chang Kuanghai, we must retrieve the split body as soon as possible!"
"Yes, sir!"
In the spacious grounds before the mansion, the sky was torn by a shattered rift, surrounded by a crimson hue akin to a late sunset. Amidst the ruins, a faint trace of grandeur lingered.
Captain Chen and his four squad members stood facing Gong Ying Changxiu and his five companions.
Gong Ying Changxiu glanced at the scene above, marveling, "I believe if I were to battle Mr. Chen here, it would be a memorable chapter that people would never forget."
His gaze shifted, noticing Yuan Qiuyuan's feet moving away. In a swift motion, he unsheathed his sword, still in its scabbard, and slashed towards that direction.
The sword didn't touch the ground, but a buzzing sound reverberated, and a surge of sword energy followed, shattering the ground beneath and extending forward, cutting off Yuan Qiuyuan's path from twenty meters away.
Sheathing his sword, Gong Ying Changxiu turned to Captain Chen, "Mr. Chen, battles require witnesses. Let's begin."
Captain Chen flexed his wrist, "Then let's start. I'm in a hurry."
The Wind Forest Pavilion's fighters turned their attention to Yuan Qiuyuan and the other two, seemingly ready to join the battle instead of spectating.
With a five-to-four advantage, they held the upper hand.
Captain Chen glanced at them.
Gong Ying Changxiu smiled, "Mr. Chen, although we have a slight numerical advantage, if you can't overcome this interference, I'll only underestimate you."
"But what if I join the battle?"
Both teams looked to the side as a sword-wielding figure approached from a distance, his hair tied in a bun, and dressed in an Ocean combat costume.
Wave Tide Pavilion, Three Cities Wilderness.
One of the Wind Forest Pavilion members turned, facing him, and shouted, "Three Cities Wilderness, is it true that Hui Shirang lost to you?"
Three Cities Wilderness exclaimed, "It was me."
The fighter spoke solemnly, "Then, allow me, An Zhongkan, to take on Gong Ying Changxiu and experience his superior skills."
"I accept your challenge!" Three Cities Wilderness stepped forward, joining Captain Chen's side, facing the Wind Forest Pavilion members?
Gong Ying Changxiu now wore a smile of interest. The battle was becoming more intriguing with these developments. It was these twists that made the fight unpredictable.
The Wind Forest Pavilion fighters remained still, as the numbers were now even. Engaging in combat would be uncertain, so they decided to wait for the outcome of Gong Ying Changxiu and Captain Chen's battle.
Captain Chen gestured, and three teammates retreated, clearing the area. Yuan Qiuyuan whispered, "Who do you think will win?"
Su Wei glanced around, "The captain."
Yuan Qiuyuan nodded, "Indeed, it's the captain." He waved, shooing away some flying insects, "Damn, these bugs are annoying."
Su Wei observed, "They can lay eggs under the skin. Be careful not to get bitten."
Captain Chen studied Gong Ying Changxiu, sensing his fluctuating and elusive field aura. Gong Ying Changxiu seemed to be there, yet not fully present.
At that moment, a loud boom echoed nearby, and an unstable rift appeared, illuminating the area. This phenomenon wasn't isolated; rifts crisscrossed the landscape, appearing and disappearing. These rifts generated powerful air currents, stirring up more frenzied insects in the sky. The central duo's hair and clothing fluttered in the wind.
Captain Chen raised his sword, gripping the scabbard with his left hand, and swung it aside. Yuan Qiuyuan, standing nearby, caught the sword hilt. Captain Chen spun the sword, pointing it forward.
Gong Ying Changxiu admired the gleaming sword, "A fine sword. What's its name?"
Captain Chen replied, "Snow Lady."
"Snow Lady Sword," Gong Ying Changxiu lifted his sword, "This sword is named 'Flowing Cut.' I'll let Mr. Chen appreciate it later."
Gong Ying Changxiu's expression turned solemn. He stepped forward, grasping the hilt at his waist without unsheathing it. The fluttering wind lifted his sleeve, revealing his arm.
Fixing his gaze on Captain Chen, a gentle breeze blew, stirring his hair. Gong Ying Changxiu spoke, "Sword One Steam Style..."
A scraping sound echoed as the sword flashed. In a swift motion, he drew his sword, closing the twenty-meter distance in an instant, and stood before Captain Chen, both hands on the hilt, ready to strike.
Captain Chen's eyes deepened, and he raised his sword to block, meeting the force head-on.
With a thunderous boom, a wave of force erupted from their position, creating a visible ripple in the air that shredded passing insects with a whirlwind.
Gong Ying Changxiu, suspended in midair, locked eyes with Chen Chuan, whose deep gaze seemed to pierce through him. With a slight squint, he adjusted the force on his blade and swiftly retreated, returning to his original position.
At this moment, his feet were spread apart, his center of gravity lowered, and his body leaned forward. His sword rested at his waist, its tip pointing backward, assuming the Yan Shen Shi stance from Wind Forest Pavilion.
After testing Chen Chuan's strength with his initial attack, Gong Ying Changxiu realized he was facing a formidable opponent. Chen Chuan effortlessly blocked the Shocking Wind Strike, one of Wind Forest Pavilion's most powerful sword techniques, with a single hand, showcasing his extraordinary power.
Against such an opponent, a direct confrontation was unwise.
Suddenly, a rift appeared nearby, and Gong Ying Changxiu took a step to the side, positioning himself at the edge of the rift where flickering light shone through. With a swift turn, he swung his blade, sending a swirling gust of wind towards Chen Chuan from twenty meters away.
A booming sound accompanied the rotating wind, which surged towards Chen Chuan, causing the ground to crack and shatter as it rolled forward.
This was the "Ying Feng Zhan" technique, allowing the user to channel their force into the wind, accelerating their movements with the air currents. The more they harmonized with the wind, the faster and stronger their attacks became.
The current environment was ideal for Gong Ying Changxiu to showcase his skills. He unleashed a series of strikes, moving with the wild currents, and charged towards Chen Chuan once more.
Chen Chuan observed the approaching wind, raised his hand, and clapped towards the side. With a boom, the force exploded, scattering in all directions.
Gong Ying Changxiu, now close by, unleashed a rapid succession of nine sword strikes, each faster than the last.
Unlike Wave Tide Pavilion, Wind Forest Pavilion emphasized physical force and damage in their techniques, rather than spiritual manipulation, which was only used as an auxiliary attack.
Each sword stance was accompanied by a corresponding spiritual force. The Yan Shen Shi technique, in particular, was a swift and agile style, resembling a gust of wind. When executed, the strikes were light and unpredictable, as swift as lightning.
Noticing Chen Chuan's intention to block his attack, Gong Ying Changxiu swiftly evaded contact, shifting his attack to another spot to maintain the fluidity of his swordplay.
Simultaneously, countless air currents surged towards Chen Chuan, compressing and influencing his movements. This was the Qi Liu Fa, a technique that, once initiated, could manipulate air currents to bind and restrict opponents.
Chen Chuan, surrounded by sword shadows and the inward-pressing air currents, felt a sudden surge of heat. He swung his sword towards the open space, and with a crisp sound, the sword shadow was accurately intercepted.
However, a powerful force surged along the blade.
Gong Ying Changxiu, suspended in the air, widened his eyes, his mouth slightly agape. The muscles on his arms bulged as Liu Ruo Qie pressed against the blade of the Xue Jun Dao.
This technique, known as Jing Feng Zhan, was similar to Wave Tide Pavilion's Die Jin in concept. By avoiding contact with the opponent and accumulating force with each strike, the power would erupt if blocked. Although he had only executed nine strikes, the force was unified.
Chen Chuan's feet sank into the ground, causing a series of cracking sounds, even affecting the surrounding pavement. Yet, he maintained his stance, still holding the sword with a single hand.
Then, seemingly unaffected by the force, he extended his other hand, grabbing Gong Ying Changxiu's chest. With a powerful slam, Gong Ying Changxiu was forced to the ground! The impact caused the ground to cave in, creating cracks and dust clouds.
Chen Chuan felt a surge of energy as he pressed down, as if an air current supported him, and upon contact with the ground, his entire body's force condensed into a unified defense.
Gong Ying Changxiu's sword, taking advantage of the situation, pressed towards Chen Chuan's neck. Gong Ying Changxiu, startled, twisted his waist, using Liu Ruo Qie to block the attack.
At that moment, a rift tore open beside them, releasing countless insects that surrounded the duo. Simultaneously, a fierce air current rushed towards them.
With a loud clang, Gong Ying Changxiu blocked the descending Xue Jun Dao, using the wild wind to twist and slide out from underneath. He rolled sideways, distancing himself from Chen Chuan.
During this process, Gong Ying Changxiu's force erupted, and the insects that approached him were repelled, unable to bite through his skin.
Once at a safe distance, insects continued to swarm, but a gentle wave of his hand sent a current of air swirling around him, carrying the insects away.
Gong Ying Changxiu looked ahead and saw Chen Chuan completely surrounded by insects, resembling a bloated insect-human hybrid. More insects gathered around him.
Suddenly, the insects paused, then slid off in patches, forming a thick pile on the ground.
Chen Chuan emerged, seemingly unharmed.
He straightened his body, and at that moment, his transformed body fully unleashed. With a sideways glance, he looked at Gong Ying Changxiu nearby.
Gong Ying Changxiu felt a sense of foreboding, and before he could react, Chen Chuan disappeared from his original spot, and a cold presence approached!
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(End of Chapter)
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