Chapter 541: Group Assault
Chapter 541: Group Assault
Chang Kuanghai, Gong Ying Changxiu, and Astrid all looked towards the front of the rift.
At this moment, Chen Chuan stood alone with his sword, yet his imposing aura was awe-inspiring, giving them an overwhelming feeling that they couldn't surpass.
Among the three, Gong Ying Changxiu was the most sensitive to spiritual auras, and he felt extremely uncomfortable at this moment.
Spiritual auras are subtle and influenced by one's mental state. He knew that if he didn't act, Chen Chuan would gain the upper hand in terms of aura, and his subsequent spiritual maneuvers would be affected.
Suddenly, a flash of light appeared in his eyes, and an invisible spiritual force surged towards Chen Chuan.
This was a unique skill of the Ghost Body, "Shadow Strike Arrow," capable of attacking and piercing through an opponent's spirit without any medium or physical contact.
Spiritual confrontations are extremely dangerous. If one's defense is unstable and their Heart Jade is shattered, they lose consciousness, making further combat unnecessary.
Gong Ying Changxiu didn't expect to shatter Chen Chuan's spirit with one strike. The remote attack had limited power and restrictions, but this wasn't the extent of his offense. He only needed to create a slight impact.
As this spiritual force was unleashed, he also moved, holding his gun with both hands and leaping forward.
In the eyes of the onlookers, his figure instantly created numerous afterimages, starting from his original position, then leaping into the air, and finally landing near Chen Chuan, forming a continuous chain of Gong Ying Changxiu's figures, making it difficult to distinguish the real one.
The first figure to reach Chen Chuan raised its gun and thrust it forward.
These were all Gong Ying Changxiu's afterimages, and the first to arrive was his spiritual force.
Previously, physical attacks primarily focused on techniques, with spiritual forces playing a supporting role. Now, the situation was reversed; spiritual attacks took the lead, and techniques served to enhance the spiritual assault.
Chen Chuan stood in his original position, his eyes calm and serene. The "Shadow Strike Arrow" that reached him first collided with his field, but it didn't trigger any reaction.
Then, he saw the leading afterimage thrusting its gun towards him. Chen Chuan remained unmoved, allowing the gun tip to pierce his body, followed by a powerful spiritual shockwave. At that moment, his second self became elusive, almost fading away.
In the eyes of the spectators, the afterimages thrust their guns one after another, only to disappear in succession. When one of the afterimages thrust again, Chen Chuan's eyes flashed, and his Snow Lady Sword suddenly rose, blocking the cross-shaped gun blade with a loud clank.
The cross-shaped gun had a hook-and-lock mechanism for normal use. In this collision, Gong Ying Changxiu should have twisted the gun to lock and seize the enemy's weapon. However, at this moment, he couldn't do anything.
The impact from the collision transmitted an incredibly powerful force through the sword, causing the Ghost Dance Spear to vibrate violently as if it might fly out of his grasp. Gong Ying Changxiu struggled to control it, but the force was so strong that he was nearly lifted off his feet, losing his balance.
Then, he saw Chen Chuan raising the Snow Lady Sword high above his head, as if pausing for a moment before swiftly slashing it downwards!
The entire sequence of actions was clear before Gong Ying Changxiu, yet he couldn't lift his gun at that moment because Chen Chuan's speed was too fast. Although his spiritual awareness could keep up, his physical body couldn't match it, and he could only watch helplessly as the sword descended.
His eyes narrowed in panic, and at this life-or-death moment, his forehead twitched as if about to burst. The accumulated divine energy within him suddenly erupted.
The Ghost Dance Spear in his hand responded to this stimulation, generating a force that caused his body to lean back, narrowly avoiding the slashing sword.
A deep, long wound appeared on Gong Ying Changxiu's torso, a result of the sword slicing through his forehead and abdomen, creating a straight line. If he had dodged any slower, he would have been split in two.
As Gong Ying Changxiu fell backward, the ground shook violently. Taking advantage of Chen Chuan's slash, Chang Kuanghai, who was behind him, suddenly executed an Ox Horn Thrust, and with the explosive force, he punched towards Chen Chuan!
Chen Chuan neither dodged nor blocked; instead, he countered with a punch from his original position. In an instant, their fists collided in a powerful clash!
Chang Kuanghai's body trembled violently, and a series of explosions reverberated through his striking arm, from the fist to the arm, and then from the arm to the shoulder. His skin tore open, exposing the bones beneath, which were also covered in fine cracks. The force of the punch sent him flying backward.
Almost simultaneously with the clash of fists, a flash of light appeared behind Chen Chuan, and Astrid appeared, thrusting her stabbing sword towards his shoulder!
Chen Chuan paid no attention to her. As the sword reached his shoulder, it began to shatter inch by inch from the tip, eventually disintegrating into fragments that scattered in all directions. A powerful counterforce emanated from the sword, causing Astrid's arm to nearly break, forcing her to retreat.
Bang! Bang! Bang! All three individuals hit the ground simultaneously, their bodies staggering, either falling backward or collapsing onto the ground, or rolling before coming to a halt.
Chen Chuan stood tall, having repelled the attacks of the three individuals without taking a single step. Wisps of mist rose from his clenched fist.
He lowered his gaze, looking at the three disheveled figures below, and calmly said, "Is that all?"
The three exchanged glances, their eyes filled with both shock and astonishment. But at this moment, they all realized that his strength was not something any of them could handle alone. So, without needing to discuss it, they instinctively knew what to do next.
Chang Kuanghai's flesh and skin quickly healed and restored, and even his broken bones straightened. Seeing his battle axe not far in front of him, he took a few steps forward, pulled it out of the ground, and held it in his hand, taking a deep breath.
Gong Ying Changxiu had just barely avoided being sliced open, and his wounds were gradually healing and closing. He stared intently at Chen Chuan, holding the Ghost Dance Spear, he took a step forward and aimed at the front once more.
But he could feel the spear trembling slightly in his hand, as if it hadn't recovered from the impact of the previous collision.
Astrid's heart raced with tension. If it weren't for the protection of her armor, the force of the counter-shock would have dislocated her arm. Even with the armor, it seemed slightly warped and deformed.
This was just a test, but she knew that without the help of these two, she wouldn't be able to get past them to retrieve what she needed. Now, there was only one option left...
"Siggi, cover me later. I'm going to use that," Astrid said.
"Be careful, don't overdo it," Siggi warned.
"I know," Astrid replied.
Astrid exhaled, then forcefully struck a specific part of her armor's wrist, causing the stored medication to inject into her body through a piercing hole.
In an instant, her spirit soared, and numerous blurry sounds filled her ears. She shook her head; although the medication caused some interference, it significantly enhanced her perception.
However, due to the drug's side effects, she dared not use too much. Once she unleashed her power, she would only have half a second before it dissipated, so she decided to grab what she needed and leave immediately without lingering.
The three adjusted for a moment, and then almost simultaneously, they moved!
Gong Ying Changxiu and Chang Kuanghai circled around Chen Chuan from both sides, appearing instantly at his sides due to their proximity.
Astrid, with a flash, appeared behind Chen Chuan.
Due to their incredible speed and maneuvering, all three were airborne, varying in height, creating a staggered formation. They synchronized their rhythm and simultaneously aimed their weapons at Chen Chuan in the middle!
As their attacks descended, Chen Chuan glanced at them, and then his figure seemed to blur for a moment before abruptly disappearing from their line of sight, no longer in the same position.
"What?"
All three were startled.
When Chen Chuan reappeared, he was already behind Gong Ying Changxiu. The fusion of his second self and the Furnace Breath Technique, when unleashed, brought not only an explosive increase in strength but also a corresponding boost in speed!
Gong Ying Changxiu's expression changed as he sensed Chen Chuan behind him. But it was only a mental perception; his mind told him so, yet his cross spear still thrust forward, his body still executing the command from his previous consciousness.
So he could only watch as Chen Chuan calmly grasped the Snow Lady Saber and slashed diagonally upward, slicing him into two halves! And then, he saw Chen Chuan pass through his bisected body and swing the saber towards Chang Kuanghai, who was behind him!
Chang Kuanghai, now facing Chen Chuan, roared with rage. His arm muscles bulged as he raised his axe to meet the attack. But in the face of Chen Chuan's formidable strength and incredible speed, the long axe was instantly cleaved in two by the Snow Lady Saber!
The saber's momentum remained undiminished as it continued its arc towards the target behind Chang Kuanghai, whose face contorted into a hideous grimace. His muscles tensed like steel, turning a faint shade of dark blue, as the Heavenly Forgiveness Conditioning reached its pinnacle.
Chen Chuan's eyes deepened, and as the saber descended, a thunderous crash echoed as Chang Kuanghai was cleaved into the ground by Chen Chuan's strike!
Chen Chuan's figure didn't stop; he stepped on Chang Kuanghai's occiput and backbone, and finally, he reached out and grabbed Astrid's ankle, who was about to pass by, and slammed her to the ground, causing a cloud of dust to erupt.
As the dust slowly settled, Chen Chuan stood there holding his saber, his back emitting a white mist like a towering column of steam. Within the rift, energy currents rippled and flashed intermittently. The three who had just besieged him now lay on the ground.
Astrid's armor was shattered, revealing her body and face; her condition was uncertain. Chang Kuanghai's body was flattened into the ground, his occiput and spine deeply indented from being trampled.
Gong Ying Changxiu's bisected body lay on either side, and from within his exposed internal organs, thin strands of flesh stretched out, seemingly attempting to rejoin his body.
Chen Chuan's gaze shifted, and he slowly approached Gong Ying Changxiu, including the upper half of his body up to his half-shoulder. "Mr. Gong Ying, I hope you'll come back to find me again," he said sincerely.
"No, I didn't..." Gong Ying Changxiu started to say.
Before he could finish, Chen Chuan stomped down, and with a crack, Gong Ying Changxiu's head was crushed, his body going still.
(End of Chapter)
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