Chapter 554: Double Defeat
Chapter 554: Double Defeat
Chen Chuan's fist struck forward, but it contained little to no power.
Since these two were using underhanded tactics, he wouldn't be polite either and would give them a taste of their own medicine.
In an instant, his fist collided with Chen Bitong's, but despite the seemingly formidable force, it didn't transmit any power into his body.
As expected, Chen Bitong, who had been teaching him for so long, revealed his intentions with just one move from his left-handed knife technique.
At this moment, Chen Bitong took advantage of the situation, feigning a solid hit, causing a loud crashing sound where their fists met.
This extremely realistic illusion, aside from the clever variation in power, seemed to also utilize some form of mental guidance. If Chen Chuan wasn't clear about the actual situation at this moment, even he might have thought that he had endured a full-force attack from Chen Bitong.
As for Yang Can and Nie Guanshan, who witnessed this, they had no doubts. The momentary hesitation from Chen Bitong meant that the opportunity they had been waiting for had finally arrived.
Without a moment's hesitation, Nie Guanshan's toes dug into the ground, and his body surged forward as he unleashed a punch towards Chen Bitong. Yang Can also flicked his fingers, and the long ropes floating in the air suddenly descended, enveloping the two of them.
But in the next moment, their attacks only pierced through layers of stationary illusions, and this result caused their expressions to change.
Nie Guanshan realized the danger and quickly shifted into a defensive stance, retreating backwards to protect Yang Can, as he knew Yang Can was the more likely target for an attack.
But it was already too late.
Almost simultaneously with their attacks, Chen Bitong's illusion appeared above Yang Can, and a kick was sent his way.
Yang Can, unable to distinguish the real from the fake, relied on the Immortal Bow Technique, which was both offensive and defensive, and was currently in a defensive stance. He seized the opportunity to counterattack, shattering the illusion above him with a punch.
But another Chen Bitong appeared beside him, slapping him from the side. He trembled, then lowered his body again, returning to the Immortal Bow stance to dissipate the incoming power.
Another Chen Bitong appeared on his other side, punching his waist. He immediately spun his body, punching towards the side, and with this move, the power in his body pushed and turned, expelling the invading power.
At this moment, more illusions appeared around him, constantly pounding his body from all directions. He operated the stake stance with all his might, gathering and then unleashing his power.
However, as more and more power entered his body, he couldn't expel it completely every time. The residual power gradually accumulated, and his movements became slower.
He gritted his teeth and endured, even though the situation seemed dire, it wasn't meaningless. At this moment, he was effectively restraining Chen Bitong, buying time for Yang Can.
People at their level of limitation could recover quickly, and with a bit of time, they could regain some fighting strength. However, if no opportunity presented itself, being knocked down was only a matter of time.
Theoretically, Chen Chuan could provide assistance, but he too was being intercepted by Chen Bitong's illusions and was seemingly restrained.
He didn't know what had just happened, and he didn't think there was a problem with his ritual. He believed that Chen Bitong's skills might be superior, and he had seen through their plan, so he played along, luring them into a trap.
Unfortunately, after launching this type of mental ritual, one needed to accumulate power again; otherwise, he would have to guide Chen Chuan to block for him once more.
Under continuous attacks, his movements slowed, and it seemed that one or two more strikes would completely suppress him.
But just as Chen Bitong's figure was about to land a decisive blow, a long rope suddenly wrapped around his hand, with the other end entangled around Nie Guanshan's feet.
It seemed that this person had prepared for this, and with a fierce tug, Chen Bitong was pulled down from the sky. He flipped in mid-air and landed on the ground, only to be quickly bound by more ropes, restraining half of his body.
Yang Can lay there with blood oozing from the corner of his mouth, a sinister smile on his face as he said, "I've got you!"
His Serpent Bind Technique wasn't just about external Qi manifestations; it also involved mental techniques, with the key being the word 'bind.'
As soon as his opponent's Qi entered his body, his mind would firmly remember the opponent.
From then on, no matter how many spectral figures his opponent divided into or where they hid, his mind could accurately locate them.
However, if he lost his own strength, this ability alone would be useless, so he had another trick up his sleeve.
Those long ropes weren't actually real weapons; they were mutated tissues that grew from his body after cultivating the Serpent Bind Technique, a kind of living organism that could follow his mental commands and act on its own.
This was the crucial move! At this moment, as his mind focused on binding, and with Chen Bitong attacking Nie Guanshan at a critical moment, he seized the opportunity to bind him.
These ropes were incredibly resilient; once entangled, it was impossible to break free in a short time.
Forget about a short time; during a battle, even a slight pause could change the situation.
This was actually one of their backup plans. The Defense Department's support personnel weren't expected to stop Chen Bitong, and those at their level were already assigned to other tasks, so they had prepared for the possibility that the support would be useless.
If the situation turned against them, they could use this method to turn the tables.
However, this was just a precaution; they didn't want to be in such a dangerous situation if they could avoid it, prioritizing their own safety. But now, the battle had reached this point, and they were forced to use this move.
The result was favorable; after Chen Bitong was bound, he couldn't break free immediately, and the spectral figures disappeared one after another.
The Serpent Bind had trapped this flying dragon!
Nie Guanshan had been waiting for this moment. With a loud shout, he mustered all his strength and slammed both fists towards Chen Bitong.
There was no way to dodge this attack; even Chen Bitong, if hit, would suffer severe injuries.
He was about to win the battle, but now, the situation had been reversed by the two of them. This was due to their teamwork, which had a much higher error tolerance compared to a single person.
At this moment, Chen Bitong's mind suddenly underwent a transformation. He abruptly raised his head and saw that one of his unbound arms was free.
A faint glow emanated from the outer layer of his arm.
Nie Guanshan's fist struck, but the Qi that surged out seemed to disappear into an abyss, without any response.
He was initially startled, but then he noticed the faint, flickering glow, and a realization struck him, causing his eyes to widen in astonishment.
For a moment, he forgot about attacking and instead retreated, intending not to defend but to withdraw from this place.
Chen Bitong casually pulled, severing the resilient ropes binding his body, and his figure flickered in place before reappearing in front of Nie Guanshan.
Nie Guanshan hastily assumed the Immortal Bow stance, but the hand with the faint glow punched him in the abdomen.
His back arched, and his entire body was sent flying. For the first time since assuming the Immortal Bow stance, his toes left the ground.
This time, his Qi stance couldn't withstand the penetration of the force. A surging power instantly crashed into his body, causing continuous explosions throughout.
Chen Bitong took another step forward and elbowed him in the throat. A sound of cracking bones echoed from there, and continuous explosions reverberated throughout his body.
His offensive didn't stop there; he slammed his palm onto Nie Guanshan's forehead. Nie Guanshan's eyes rolled back, and he was thrown backward, landing far away. By the time he hit the ground, he showed no signs of life.
Yang Can slowly got up, and in this short moment, he had gradually healed some of his injuries. Ignoring the pain, he stumbled and ran outside.
At that moment, gunshots rang out from above, and bullets rained down on him.
Even a Tier Three Combatant couldn't withstand such a barrage of bullets if his mutated tissues weren't condensed, but fortunately, he had protective armor and gloves. He raised his hand to shield his face and head, enduring the bullets as he made his way out.
Before he could get far, a figure appeared in front of him.
Terrified, he leaped sideways, but a palm swiped through the air, striking his neck. String Void Qi extended to his neck, and each vertebra emitted a cracking sound.
He convulsed violently in midair, flew out over a dozen meters, and landed in a twisted position, lying motionless like a lump of mud.
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(End of Chapter)
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