Chapter 555: Ascension
Chapter 555: Ascension
Chen Bitong retracted his hand and straightened his body, gazing towards the fading spectral figure in front of Chen Chuan.
"Captain Chen, both of them have already fallen. Do you still intend to continue the mission?"
Chen Chuan looked at him and said, "I was planning to cooperate with them, but they didn't want to cooperate properly. Since this is the case, I have no choice but to do it myself."
Chen Bitong seemed about to say something, but at that moment, the rift suddenly flashed, and both men looked over.
At the same time, in a distant vehicle, a stationed personnel member was observing the scene ahead through a telescope.
Due to the field interference, the situation in the area couldn't be directly transmitted to the command center, so they had to resort to personnel stationed for observation.
However, the combat of the Third Limit was too swift, and it was raining heavily, making it impossible for him to discern the situation clearly. It was only now that he could see clearly.
As he moved the telescope back and forth, he was startled and quickly used the Interdimensional Connector to report, "Report, the status of Team Two is unknown. Both commanders seem to have fallen, and only Captain Chen remains. He... he's still holding on!" He seemed to have noticed something, "That is..."
In the rift, a huge orange-red fireball suddenly emerged. Even though Chen Chuan and Chen Bitong were standing dozens of meters away, they could still feel the scorching heat.
From a closer position, Fang Zhixin and Yu Lie hurriedly leaped backwards.
As they retreated, behind the fiery mass, they heard a rumbling sound, and then they saw a row of soldiers with flamethrowers emerge from within.
Behind these soldiers were two hammer-wielding warriors, each standing over three meters tall.
Their entire bodies were covered in heavy armor, and their faces were concealed by ghostly masks. In their hands, they held a pair of wolf-fang great hammers that struck fear into anyone who laid eyes on them.
As they strode forward, the ground trembled beneath their feet. Their formidable size, height, and fearsome appearance made them seem like demons that had entered the mortal realm.
These two warriors were both siege warriors from the former imperial court, each proficient in cross-training and renowned for their strength. In a battle between two armies, they would always be at the forefront of the formation. The former imperial court's forces at the rear were clearly intending to use them to break through or hold a position, facilitating the passage of their troops.
Fang Zhixin and Yu Lie exchanged a glance, then immediately charged forward. Along the way, they casually knocked aside the soldiers, who tumbled outwards. When they reached the two warriors, their fists and feet rained down on the duo without discrimination. Despite this assault, the two warriors only staggered slightly, showing minimal signs of damage.
The warriors then lifted their giant hammers and swung them towards the front. Fang Zhixin and Yu Lie were startled and quickly dodged. As the two warriors attacked, they advanced with each step, exerting immense pressure that forced Fang Zhixin and Yu Lie to retreat.
At that moment, there was movement at the rift again. A formation of soldiers clad in armor and wielding shield-spears charged out and spread out, with more troops emerging from behind them.
Witnessing this scene, Chen Chuan's gaze turned towards Chen Bitong, and he asked, "Teacher Chen, I'd like to ask, what exactly are you trying to do?"
Chen Bitong shook his head and replied, "The current you don't need to know too much. It won't be good for you, but you'll understand in the future."
"Is that so?" Chen Chuan asked.
He turned his head to look at the warriors and soldiers who had burst in. With a thought, his second self instantly merged with him, and his psychic power spread out, enveloping the entire area.
The soldiers who had charged out were initially full of fierce momentum, but suddenly, the one at the very front stumbled and fell to the ground.
This seemed to have a contagious effect, as one after another, the sound of bodies hitting the ground reverberated. The soldiers of the former imperial court fell in rows.
The two hammer-wielding siege warriors, who had been entangled with Fang Zhixin and Yu Lie, wobbled, and their hammers slipped from their hands. They, too, lost consciousness, and their massive bodies crashed to the ground, causing the earth to tremble twice.
In just a moment, the more than a hundred soldiers of the former imperial court who had charged out were all lying on the ground. Once again, silence enveloped the area.
Yu Lie and Fang Zhixin stared at this scene, almost unable to believe their eyes.
Chen Chuan retracted his gaze, and the intense light in his eyes gradually dimmed.
The spirit originates from the body, and only a powerful body can nurture a sufficiently strong spirit. Although his second self had not yet reached the realm of cultivating psychic power, after merging with him, it strengthened the foundation of his body, passively enhancing his spiritual power. Those without psychic power couldn't withstand such a powerful spiritual onslaught.
He looked at Chen Bitong again and said, "I once said that I wanted to learn from Teacher Chen, and now is the opportunity."
Chen Bitong looked at him and slowly said, "It would be better if you left, but since you've said this, I'll give you this chance."
At that moment, Chen Chuan took a deep breath, and instantly, billowing white smoke rose from his body and drifted towards the sky, gathering in the wind without dispersing.
Chen Bitong watched him, straightened the brim of his hat, his eyes showing a hint of surprise and a trace of nostalgia. "Forge Breathing Technique... Pure Sect?"
Chen Chuan, being empty-handed, thrust the Snow Lady Saber into the ground. After absorbing the split body, the mutated tissue within the saber had fallen into a deep slumber. When he used it earlier, there was always a slight lack in the transmission of force, so it was better to use his own fists.
Chen Bitong took two steps forward, and with a surge of speed, he covered a distance of twenty meters in an instant, amidst a loud booming sound, and threw a punch towards Chen Bitong.
Chen Bitong raised his hand to block, and their forces collided, causing him to feel a powerful force pushing him back.
At the same time, a String Void Energy also surged into Chen Chuan's body.
However, Chen Chuan's powerful physical strength, combined with his Second Self, resisted the force, and any excess damage was transferred to his Second Self, so the external manifestation was completely unaffected. He then lifted his knee and struck upwards.
Chen Bitong blocked once more and retreated, but Chen Chuan followed with a straight punch, amidst a thunderous booming sound. The former's body trembled, and he stumbled backward, sinking into the ground below, causing the brick and stone layers to shatter and almost creating a pit before he managed to stabilize his footing. Meanwhile, his blocking arm was slightly trembling.
Chen Chuan looked up at Chen Bitong, who maintained his punching stance, with wisps of smoke rising from his fist.
Yu Lie and Fang Zhixin were both stunned. They vaguely understood that only those who had achieved perfection in both spiritual power and physical strength could reach such a level. Could it be that Chen Chuan had already attained this state? But how old was he? Not even twenty years old!
They had never heard of such a person before.
Chen Chuan was aware that he had not yet reached perfection, but his robust body, combined with the integration of his Second Self, had forcefully pushed him beyond this boundary.
Even though he had not reached the peak he aspired to, he had already reached or surpassed the level of those perfect fighters.
He felt this power, and this technique was not something that could be cultivated. The prerequisite was having a strong foundation, and with proper guidance, such individuals could grasp it. If one couldn't master it, it was because they had not yet reached this limit, and even rigorous training would be futile.
"That's right," Chen Bitong said as he extended his hand into a stance, aiming at Chen Chuan. "Then let's give it a try."
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