Chapter 534: Wind Forest
Chapter 534: Wind Forest
Inside the Defense Department's command center, an officer in charge of surveillance spoke up, "Specialist Liang, we have a situation."
Specialist Liang turned towards the officer, "What is it?"
The officer, tense, replied, "We've located the Wind Forest Pavilion's Gong Ying Chang Xiu from overseas. There are five third-limit martial artists in their group, and they've blocked Mr. Chen Chuan's squad."
Specialist Liang's expression turned solemn.
The Wind Forest Pavilion's Gong Ying Chang Xiu?
This was going to be tricky.
This was the most renowned young third-limit martial artist from overseas, and for Mr. Chen Chuan's squad to encounter him, it would be a challenge to even hold their ground, let alone rush to that rift.
Liang made a swift decision, "Deploy the three nearest emergency response teams and have them rush to the location of the rift as quickly as possible. Even if they can't defeat Chang Kanghai, they must recover the split body as soon as they can!"
"Yes, sir!"
In the spacious grounds before the mansion, the sky was torn apart by a shattered rift, surrounded by crimson clouds like a sunset, a beautiful and awe-inspiring sight amidst the destruction.
Chen Chuan and his three companions stood facing Gong Ying Chang Xiu and his five companions.
Gong Ying Chang Xiu glanced at the scene above, marveling, "I believe that if I were to fight Mr. Chen here, and have it recorded, it would surely be a memorable chapter."
He glanced to the side, noticing Yuan Qiuyuan's footsteps moving away. Suddenly, he raised his unsheathed sword and slashed towards that direction.
The sword didn't touch the ground, but a buzzing sound reverberated, and a powerful force was transmitted, shattering the ground beneath it. The force continued forward, extending across a twenty-meter distance, reaching Yuan Qiuyuan's feet and blocking his path.
Gong Ying Chang Xiu sheathed his sword and looked at Chen Chuan, "Mr. Chen, battles need witnesses. What do you think?"
Chen Chuan noticed that the people behind Gong Ying Chang Xiu were forming a encirclement, clearly not intending to let his squad leave easily.
Chen Chuan flexed his wrist, "Then let's begin. I'm in a hurry."
The Wind Forest Pavilion's martial artists turned their attention to Yuan Qiuyuan and the other two, apparently not planning to be mere spectators, but preparing to join the fight.
With a five-on-four advantage, they held the upper hand.
Chen Chuan glanced at them.
Gong Ying Chang Xiu smiled, "Mr. Chen, although we have a slight numerical advantage, if you can't overcome this interference, I will only underestimate you."
"But what if I join the fight as well!"
Both groups turned to the side, and a sword-wielding figure approached from the distance, his hair tied in a bun, wearing an overseas martial arts uniform.
Wave Pavilion, Three Cities Wilderness.
One of the Wind Forest Pavilion's martial artists turned and faced him, asking loudly, "Three Cities Wilderness, did Junior Brother Keitaro lose to you?"
Three Cities Wilderness exclaimed and replied solemnly, "Yes, he did."
The martial artist spoke in a deep voice, "Then, please allow me, An Zhong Kan, to take the place of Senior Brother Gong Ying and learn from your advanced techniques."
Three Cities Wilderness's expression turned grave, "I accept your challenge!" As he spoke, he stepped forward and joined Chen Chuan's side, facing the Wind Forest Pavilion's group.
At that moment, Gong Ying Chang Xiu revealed a trace of a playful smile. The fight was becoming more interesting. It was these unexpected changes that made battles so full of uncertainty and unpredictability.
The Wind Forest Pavilion's martial artists, however, remained still, as the equal numbers made the outcome uncertain. It was better to wait for Gong Ying Chang Xiu and Chen Chuan to determine the victor.
Chen Chuan signaled for his three teammates to retreat, clearing the space. Yuan Qiuyuan spoke softly, "Who do you think will win?"
Su Wei looked ahead and said, "The captain."
Yuan Qiuyuan smiled, "Hey, that's right. It's definitely the captain." He waved his hand, shooing away a few bugs, "Damn, these bugs are annoying."
Su Wei observed, "These things can lay eggs under the skin. Be careful not to get bitten."
Chen Chuan turned his attention to Gong Ying Chang Xiu, sensing the other's field fluctuating and elusive, hard to grasp. This person seemed to be standing in a different place altogether.
At that moment, a loud boom sounded nearby, and a bright light illuminated the area, giving birth to an unstable rift.
As they looked out, the entire field and the sky were filled with rifts that appeared and disappeared, accompanied by strong gusts of wind that stirred up bugs in the air, and the two in the center had their clothes and hair blown about.
Chen Chuan raised his sword, grabbing the sheath with his left hand and pulling it aside. Yuan Qiuyuan, standing next to him, caught the sheath with a clap, and then he turned his sword, pointing it forward.
Gong Ying Chang Xiu admired the snow-white blade, "A fine sword, what is its name?"
Chen Chuan answered, "Snow Lady."
"Snow Lady Saber," Gong Ying Chang Xiu raised his sword, "This sword is named 'Flowing Cut Blade'. I'd like Mr. Chen to appreciate it later."
As he spoke, his expression turned serious. He took a forward step, assuming a bow stance, and spread his fingers, grasping the sword at his waist, but he didn't draw it. The wind blew his sleeves, revealing a part of his arm.
He stared at Chen Chuan, and as a gentle breeze blew from behind, causing his hair to flutter forward. He murmured, "Sword One Steaming Style..."
A scraping sound, and the sword flashed as he drew it, and in that instant, he crossed the twenty-meter distance, appearing before Chen Chuan in the blink of an eye, both hands holding the sword, and he brought it down with a slash!
Chen Chuan's eyes deepened, and he raised his sword to block, meeting with a loud clash as the forces collided.
A boom reverberated, and the spot where the two stood erupted with a visible burst of energy, creating ripples in the air, and the passing bugs were swept away, crushed to pieces.
Gong Ying Chang Xiu hovered in mid-air, his gaze locked with Chen Chuan's deep and profound stare. With a slight squint, he adjusted the force on his blade and swiftly retreated, returning to his original position.
His feet were now spread apart, his center of gravity lowered, and his body leaned forward. The sword rested at his waist, its tip pointing backwards, assuming the Crane Body Stance of the Wind Forest Pavilion.
With just that one move, he had gauged Chen Chuan's overall strength. Indeed, he was a formidable opponent. The Gale Shock Slash, one of the Wind Forest Pavilion's most rigid sword techniques, had been effortlessly blocked by Chen Chuan with a single hand, demonstrating his extraordinary power.
Such an opponent couldn't be defeated through brute force.
Suddenly, a rift appeared beside him, and Gong Ying Chang Xiu swiftly stepped to the side, reaching the flickering light at the edge of the rift. He spun around and swung his blade, aiming at Chen Chuan from a distance of over twenty meters.
In the 16th book of the 19th series, a glance reveals no error!
A loud boom followed as he guided a swirling gust of wind towards Chen Chuan. As it rolled forward, the ground beneath shattered, with sand and stones cracking and splitting.
This was the 'Wind-Whispering Blade Force', a technique that allowed the user to channel their force into the wind, accelerating their movements by riding the air currents. When fully immersed, their attacks would become increasingly swift and powerful.
The current environment was ideal for Gong Ying Chang Xiu to showcase his skills. After unleashing a blade force, he moved with the raging currents, charging towards Chen Chuan once more.
Chen Chuan, observing the approaching gusts, raised his hand and clapped to the side. A loud boom reverberated, dispersing the force and sending it shooting outwards.
Gong Ying Chang Xiu was now close by, and he unleashed nine consecutive slashes at Chen Chuan, each faster than the last.
Unlike the Wave Pavilion, the Wind Forest Pavilion emphasized practical force in their attacks rather than spiritual manipulation, which was only used as a supplementary tool.
Each blade stance was accompanied by a corresponding mental force for coordination. The Crane Body Stance he employed was a technique that maximized agility and dexterity. When executed, it was as light as the wind, unpredictable, and swift as lightning.
Upon noticing Chen Chuan's intention to block his blade, Gong Ying Chang Xiu immediately evaded, refusing to engage directly. Instead, he shifted his attack to another spot, ensuring the continuity of his blade stances.
Simultaneously, countless air currents surged towards Chen Chuan, constricting and influencing his movements. This was the Qi-Seal Technique, which, when activated, could manipulate air currents to bind opponents.
Chen Chuan, surrounded by flashing blade shadows and the increasingly oppressive air currents, suddenly felt a surge of heat. He swung his blade upwards, and with a crisp sound, the blade shadow was accurately intercepted.
However, right after, a powerful surge of force rushed towards the blade.
Gong Ying Chang Xiu's body was suspended in mid-air, his eyes widening, and a slight smirk forming on his lips. The muscles on his blade-wielding arms bulged, and the Flowing Cut Blade pressed against the Snow Lady Saber.
This technique, known as the Gale Shock Slash, shared a similar essence with the Wave Pavilion's Iterative Force. In reality, all his previous moves were preparatory, avoiding any contact with his opponent. The more attacks he executed, the greater the force accumulated. If blocked, this force would burst forth. Although he had only unleashed nine slashes, their combined power could be devastating.
Chen Chuan's feet sank into the ground, causing a series of cracks to radiate outwards. Yet, he remained steady, still holding the blade with a single hand.
Then, lifting his eyes, seemingly unaffected by the resistance, he extended his other hand forward, grasping Gong Ying Chang Xiu's chest. With a firm grip, he lifted Gong Ying Chang Xiu and slammed him forcefully onto the ground!
A loud boom echoed as the entire ground caved in, cracks spreading around them, and a cloud of dust rose.
But Chen Chuan felt something—a moment before slamming Gong Ying Chang Xiu onto the ground, a current of air seemed to support his body, and as he made contact with the ground, his entire force condensed, transforming into a unified defense that protected his body.
At that moment, the blade in Chen Chuan's hand pressed towards Gong Ying Chang Xiu's neck, but Gong Ying Chang Xiu twisted his waist, deflecting the Flowing Cut Blade with his own.
Just then, a boom reverberated, and countless insects burst from the rift, surrounding both men. Simultaneously, a fierce gust of wind blew towards them.
Gong Ying Chang Xiu blocked the descending Snow Lady Saber and, harnessing the power of the wind, twisted his body, sliding out from beneath and rolling to the side. With a powerful waist twist, he flipped backwards, creating distance between himself and Chen Chuan.
During this process, his force erupted, and any insect that dared to bite his skin was instantly repelled.
Even from a distance, insects continued to swarm, but with a light wave of his hand, he channeled his force, and a current of air spun, carrying away the insects surrounding him.
Gong Ying Chang Xiu turned his gaze towards Chen Chuan, who was now completely enveloped by insects, seemingly transforming into a bloated bugman. More insects gathered around him from all sides.
But in the next instant, the insects suddenly froze, and then, in waves, they fell to the ground, forming a thick pile.
Chen Chuan emerged, his body completely unharmed.
He slowly straightened, and at that moment, the altered tissues within his body were fully released. His eyes shifted, glancing at Gong Ying Chang Xiu, who stood not far to the side.
Gong Ying Chang Xiu suddenly sensed an ominous sign, and in the next instant, Chen Chuan vanished from his original spot, and a cold light approached Gong Ying Chang Xiu!
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(End of Chapter)
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