Chapter 555: Ascension
Chapter 555: Ascension
Chen Bitong retracted his hand and straightened his body, gazing at Chen Chuan, whose phantom in front of him was slowly fading away.
"Captain Chen, both of them are down. Are you still going to continue with the mission?"
Chen Chuan looked at him and said, "I intended to cooperate with them, but they didn't want to play along. Since that's the case, I'll have to do it myself."
Chen Bitong seemed about to say something, but at that moment, the rift suddenly flickered, catching the attention of both men.
At the same time, in a distant car, a guard was using a telescope to observe the scene ahead.
Due to the field interference, the situation could not be directly transmitted to the command center, so they had to resort to stationing personnel for observation.
However, the Third Limit battle was too swift, and the rain from above made it difficult for him to discern the situation clearly, so he didn't get a clear view until now.
As he moved the telescope back and forth, he was startled and immediately used the Interdimensional Link to report:
"Report, the status of the Second Team is unknown. Both officers seem to have fallen, leaving only Captain Chen standing alone. He... he's still holding on!
And..." he seemed to have noticed something, "That is..."
In the rift, a huge orange-red fireball suddenly emerged, and even though Chen Chuan and Chen Bitong were standing dozens of meters away, they could still feel the scorching heat.
Fang Zhixin and Yu Lie, who were positioned closer, quickly retreated backward.
As they dodged, they heard a rumbling sound behind the fireball, and then they saw a row of soldiers with flamethrowers emerge from within.
Behind these soldiers were two three-meter-tall hammer-wielding warriors, their bodies covered in heavy armor, faces hidden by ghost masks, and hands holding intimidating wolf-fang hammers.
When they strode forward, the ground trembled beneath them, their formidable size, height, and ferocious appearance making them seem like demons entering the mortal realm.
These two were the old empire's siege warriors, each proficient in cross-training and wrestling, often appearing at the forefront of military formations. The old empire's forces at the rear were clearly using them to create a breach or hold a position, making it easier for those behind them to pass through.
Fang Zhixin and Yu Lie exchanged glances, and as soon as the flames dispersed, they simultaneously charged forward. Along the way, they effortlessly knocked aside the soldiers, who tumbled outward. When they reached the two warriors, their punches and kicks rained down on the duo without pause, yet the warriors only wobbled slightly, showing little sign of damage.
The warriors then raised their massive hammers and swung them forward, causing Fang Zhixin and Yu Lie to dodge swiftly. The two felt a heavy oppressive force in the attack and could only retreat backward.
At that moment, there was movement in the rift again, as rows of armored soldiers with shields and spears charged out, forming a battle formation. More troops seemed to be pouring out from behind.
Chen Chuan witnessed this scene without changing his expression. He turned to Chen Bitong and asked, "Mr. Chen, I'd like to ask, what exactly are you trying to do?"
Chen Bitong shook his head and said, "The current you doesn't need to know too much. It's not good for you, but you'll understand later."
"Is that so?" Chen Chuan asked.
He turned his head to look at the old empire's warriors and soldiers who had burst in. With a thought, his second self instantly merged with him, and his psychic power spread outward, enveloping the entire area.
The soldiers who had charged out were originally fierce, but suddenly, the one at the forefront stumbled forward and fell to the ground with a loud thud.
This seemed to be contagious, as one after another, a series of thuds followed, and the old empire's soldiers fell in rows.
The two hammer-wielding warriors, who were 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 an instant, the more than a hundred old empire soldiers who had charged out lay on the ground, and the area once again fell silent.
This scene left Fang Zhixin and Yu Lie stunned, almost in disbelief.
Chen Chuan retracted his gaze, and the radiant light in his eyes gradually dimmed.
The spirit originates from the body, and only a robust body can nurture sufficient psychic power. Although the second self has not yet reached the realm of cultivating psychic power, merging with Chen Chuan enhanced his physical foundation, making his spirit even more formidable. Those without psychic power couldn't withstand such a powerful mental assault.
He looked at Chen Bitong again and said, "I once said that I'd like to have a chance to learn from Mr. Chen, and now is that opportunity."
Chen Bitong turned to him and slowly said, "It's better for you to leave, but since you insist, I'll give you this chance."
At that moment, Chen Chuan took a deep breath, and a rolling white smoke rose from his body, drifting towards the sky and lingering in the wind.
Chen Bitong watched him, straightened his hat brim with a lift of his hand, his eyes showing a hint of surprise and a trace of nostalgia. "Forge Breath Method, the Pure School...?"
Seeing that Chen Chuan was unarmed, he sheathed the Snow Lady Saber in the ground. After absorbing the split body, the mutated tissue within the saber had fallen into a deep slumber, so when he used it earlier, it always lacked a bit of strength in transmitting force. It might as well be better to use his own fists.
Taking two steps forward, he increased his speed and, with a loud boom, instantly covered a distance of twenty meters, throwing a punch towards Chen Bitong.
Chen Bitong raised his hand to block, and their forces collided, causing a powerful impact that pushed him back.
At that moment, a String Void Force also surged into Chen Chuan's body.
However, Chen Chuan's powerful physical condition after merging with his Second Self resisted the force, enduring any excess harm and redirecting it to his Second Self. Thus, he showed no external signs of being affected, and with a knee lift, he charged forward.
Chen Bitong blocked again, retreating another step. Chen Chuan then threw a straight punch, accompanied by a thunderous boom, causing Chen Bitong's body to tremble and forcing him to retreat over ten steps. His feet sank, and the ground beneath shattered layer by layer, almost creating a pit before he stabilized. Meanwhile, the arm he used to block was trembling slightly.
Looking up, Chen Bitong saw Chen Chuan still in a punching stance, with faint wisps of smoke rising from his fist.
Yu Lie and Fang Zhixin were stunned by what they witnessed. Could it be that Chen Chuan's offense had forced their teacher, Chen Bitong, to retreat step by step? Those observing through telescopes couldn't see the previous situation clearly, only witnessing the final scene, leaving them dumbfounded.
Beneath his gilded helmet, Chen Chuan's deep, calm gaze fixed on Chen Bitong. He knew that Chen Bitong hadn't used his full strength earlier, and his true power should be similar to what he used to defeat Guan and Yang Er. His condition then far surpassed his current state. Even if he hadn't wanted to intervene, he might not have been able to do so in time.
So, from the start, Chen Chuan had given his all.
But his opponent hadn't used that technique again. Was there some hesitation?
(End of Chapter)
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