Chapter 537: Ghost Feeding Technique
Chapter 537: Ghost Feeding Technique
On the other side of the rift.
After Astrid managed to escape, the loss of her armor's sensory hook made it difficult for her to accurately navigate back on her own. She had to rely on the signals transmitted from the other side.
At this moment, she closed her eyes and took deep breaths, concentrating on sensing the occasional rifts around her. In her heart, she muttered, "Hurry, hurry..."
This was one side of the rift, part of the rift itself, and the depths behind it might even connect to another world. Every moment spent here could potentially expose her to danger.
At this very moment, she actually felt her body being invaded by some unknown force.
With the protection of her armor, she was fine. But to escape, she had no choice but to abandon it, leaving her completely exposed and defenseless in this realm.
She believed that Sigrid would find a way to bring her back. Aside from the company's implants in her body that couldn't be lost, the combat data from this mission was too valuable for the company to give up on.
Just then, she suddenly felt as if something far behind her was awakening, causing a shiver of dread deep within her.
"Quick, hurry!"
In her moment of intense anxiety, she suddenly sensed a familiar signal fluctuation from an open rift ahead. Without hesitation, she leaped towards it.
Before leaving, she glanced back, trying to identify what it was. But all she could see was a white, hazy light, and nothing else.
Several kilometers away from where she had been, Gong Ying Changxiu's headless body lay on the ground, with his head not far from it.
The tentacle that had dragged him into the rift was now wrapped around his body. It resembled a plant similar to an octopus, with its tentacles burrowing into his body and head, seemingly sucking something out.
But after a while, the creature began to shake violently. Its fluids could be seen flowing back into Gong Ying Changxiu's body, and it struggled to break free but was too weak.
Within a few minutes, the creature turned pale and withered, eventually becoming motionless and lying on top of him.
A moment later, from the two severed ends of Gong Ying Changxiu's neck, tendrils of flesh sprouted and extended outward, slowly exploring the surroundings.
As if drawn to each other, the tendrils eventually touched and connected. Then, his head was dragged back to his body, inch by inch.
Once the two severed ends of his neck were completely aligned, they twisted and adjusted under the pull of the tendrils, seamlessly fusing together.
After a few more minutes, Gong Ying Changxiu suddenly opened his eyes. His once empty gaze gradually regained its vitality, and a sinister smile curved his lips.
He brushed off the withered tendrils from his body and stood up.
He stretched his neck, and the last traces of blood quickly disappeared.
At this moment, his aura was even more powerful than before. His eyes became profoundly deep, and a faint black smoke seemed to hover around his body. His long, loose hair reached down to his back, covering most of his face.
The secret technique of Wind Forest Pavilion, Ghost Feeding Technique!
The spiritual power cultivated by Wind Forest Pavilion was not meant for attacking others but to nurture the Wind Forest Ghost. Especially for the core disciples who had been to the Ghost Gate, they would cultivate a second consciousness within their bodies.
When their physical body suffered a severe injury, causing one consciousness to disappear, the other consciousness would take over and do everything possible to repair and revive the body.
After experiencing this metamorphosis, they would achieve the "Ghost Body," becoming even stronger than before. Especially in terms of spiritual power, they would make significant progress. However, this came at the cost of facing a "death crisis."
After achieving the Ghost Body, they would then have to pass the test of the Heaven Body, transcending the realms of humans, ghosts, and gods. Only by completing the Divine Body would they truly embark on the path of the Blade Sovereign.
To accomplish this process, they needed both powerful opponents and the opportunity to have their bodies slain without excessive damage, making the conditions extremely harsh.
Since returning from the Ghost Gate, Gong Ying Changxiu hadn't encountered any opponents in the Oceanic Region capable of slaying him. So this time, he came directly to the Central City of Ji Bei Province, taking advantage of the opening of the Heaven Gate to seek opportunities. The first person he challenged was Chen Chuan.
He brought along four junior disciples, partly to ensure that his body remained relatively intact.
Judging from the current situation, he seemed to have ended up on the other side of the rift. His four junior disciples had failed to fulfill his request.
He glanced at the withered tendrils on the ground and smiled, but the result was still favorable.
At this moment, his cheeks were gaunt, and his smile resembled that of a malevolent ghost.
The human body had perished, replaced by the ghostly one, but it wasn't without a price. The fusion of the human and ghostly bodies, fueled by essence blood, allowed him to perfect himself, gaining even greater strength.
He stared at the flickering rift, and with his enhanced spiritual power, he quickly sensed the correct path. Taking a step forward, he flashed through the rift and emerged onto a busy street.
However, this wasn't his original location. With a leap, he reached a higher vantage point, identified the buildings, and compared them with the map from the Interdimensional Guide. He confirmed his bearings and sprinted towards his destination.
It wasn't long before he arrived at the location of his previous battle, but the place was already empty. There were only a few bloodstains on the ground, along with a broken sword stuck in the earth.
He didn't sense his Flowing Cut Sword here, so he decisively left and returned to the vehicle that had brought him here.
He grabbed the handle of the vehicle, ripped off the entire door and threw it aside. Then, he reached inside and took out a Cross Spear, which he held in his hand and spun around before slamming it into the ground with a loud bang.
This Cross Spear was named "Ghost Dance Spear," the most suitable weapon to use after achieving the Ghost Body.
After achieving the Ghost Body, the next step was to seek the Heaven Body.
He searched the vehicle again and pulled out a suitcase. After opening it, a round-headed flying insect emerged.
The insect's antennae at the front swayed slightly, as if sensing something. It fluttered its wings, withstood the strong wind, and slowly flew into the distant sky. He took a glance and followed it.
Inside the command center, Li Shuan and others watched as Chen Chuan approached Chang Kuanghai, all of them with solemn expressions. They were all closely observing this battle.
To be honest, they didn't expect Chen Chuan to defeat Chang Kuanghai. As long as he could hold him off, then when the other personnel arrived, they could enter and retrieve the Split Body.
It was hard to determine who was stronger between Gong Ying Changxiu and Chang Kuanghai. This was because in a fighter's battle, besides one's foundation and combat skills, it also depended on individual style characteristics and on-the-spot decision-making.
Although Chen Chuan could defeat Gong Ying Changxiu, it didn't necessarily mean he could defeat Chang Kuanghai. Chang Kuanghai practiced the "Heavenly Forgiveness Fist," a powerful and versatile skill used for charging into battle and slaying generals. It couldn't be said that Chang Kuanghai was definitely stronger than Gong Ying Changxiu in terms of raw power, but he was certainly the toughest opponent.
Li Shuan thought for a moment and said, "Remind Chen Captain about his opponent's background and characteristics."
"Yes."
Although the Response Team members who had just arrived were all killed, there were still Field Beings left in the nearby vehicles, enough to convey and communicate information.
Chen Chuan's Interdimensional Connector soon displayed a prompt, which he glanced at, already understanding the situation. He looked up and said to the tall figure in front of him, "Are you saying that I should wait for you here?"
Chang Kuanghai spoke in a deep voice, "You should remember Wei Wusheng. He and I are from the same school."
Chen Chuan nodded, and after seeing the information indicating that Chang Kuanghai was from the Heavenly Forgiveness Guild, he had already guessed as much. However, Chang Kuanghai's intention to wait for him was likely not just for revenge but also to share the same goal.
At this moment, Chang Kuanghai said, "You should have felt it. When the Heaven Gate opens, fighters like us need suitable opponents to reach the peak, but finding such opponents is difficult."
He paused slightly, "My teacher watched your battle with Wei Shidi, and at that time, he predicted that within two years, you would be able to fight me."
He looked at Chen Chuan and spoke in a deep voice, "My teacher was not wrong. If possible, I would like to give you more time, but the opportunity has arrived, and I can't wait any longer."
Chen Chuan looked at him and the massive Rift behind him. He gripped the Snow Lady Saber, drew it out of its sheath once more, and said sincerely, "Mr. Chang, it's unfortunate that I have something to handle today, and I'm afraid I won't be able to accompany you for too long."
At this moment, behind them, a team of mercenaries from a corporation arrived nearby and found a high vantage point to crouch down.
Not far away was the largest and most stable Rift in Central City. There must be a Split Body there, which was their target.
They pointed their guns at the two distant figures. Although they were Third Limit Fighters, they could still be shot at with long-range firearms.
However, now wasn't the time to take action because the two figures ahead still undoubtedly possessed intact combat capabilities. Moreover, besides them, there were other mercenary teams from different corporations nearby, making them competitors. Therefore, they had to carefully choose the right moment to strike.
Chang Kuanghai reached out, grabbed the axe stuck beside him, and pulled it out. This axe was almost as tall as him, over three meters long, and appeared extremely heavy. But when he held it in his hand, it felt as light as a feather. He took a step and walked down from the high ground.
Chen Chuan lifted the Snow Lady Saber and approached him.
After Chang Kuanghai descended, he waited for them to get slightly closer. Then, he held the long axe with one hand and swung it at Chen Chuan. A powerful sound of breaking the air came, and the air seemed to explode. Snowflakes flew everywhere, and everything in front of him seemed to be split open.
Chen Chuan pressed down, his feet spread apart, and held the Snow Lady Saber with both hands, blocking the attack! The two weapons collided, and a loud bang erupted, shooting out a stream of air that blew away all the snow on the ground.
Chang Kuanghai was surprised to see that Chen Chuan had blocked his attack without retreating even half a step. Ever since he had mastered Cross Training, besides his teacher, Yu Hongming, he had never seen anyone able to face his axe attack head-on.
A smile appeared on his long face. This powerful strength and combat style were exactly what he had been expecting from an opponent.
"Good!"
He shouted with a full-bodied voice, swung the axe again, and with a reverberating motion, he slashed down once more!
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