Chapter 556: Heart Force
Chapter 556: Heart Force
Within the rift, flickering strands of electric light danced, their scale nearly doubling from before. Surges of air gushed out, carrying the crimson rain threads into the sky.
Chen Chuan and Chen Bitong stood at opposite ends of the rift, their bodies illuminated by the light, making their figures and faces glow in the shimmering radiance.
Fang Zhixin watched from a distance as the two men resumed their stances. Unconsciously, he felt a twinge of worry for Chen Bitong.
Even before mastering this powerful technique, Chen Chuan had already exuded an immense oppressive aura. Especially when his psychic power enveloped the entire area, disrupting the mental state of all who dared approach, leaving a profound impression on Fang Zhixin.
Now, with this formidable technique, could the teacher really withstand it? Even Yu Lie, standing by, shared this concern.
Logically, Chen Bitong should be the one to defeat quickly, while Chen Chuan was the one to support. But at this moment, he seemed to forget his role, instinctively feeling anxious for Chen Bitong.
Chen Chuan faced his opponent and said, "Then, Teacher Chen, please guide me."
As he spoke, he clenched his fist, exerted force from his feet, and charged forward. With a thunderous boom, his figure traversed dozens of meters in an instant, delivering a punch.
Chen Bitong didn't dodge. As the bricks beneath him shattered, he leaned forward, meeting the attack with an open palm!
This time, neither of them exerted their full force, but even before their fists and palms made contact, the overflowing energy collided, causing the air at the point of impact to tremble and explode, sending ripples outward.
This scene was reminiscent of Chen Bitong's previous battle with Lao Hu.
Neither of them landed a solid punch or palm strike. After a brief stalemate, they exchanged punches again, but only their forces collided, emitting a dull, thudding sound in the air.
As Chen Bitong maintained his palm strike, he looked up at Chen Chuan and said, "This technique is called 'Heart Force.' The type of 'Heart Force' you cultivate and the effects it brings depend on the energy techniques you've learned in the past and what you desire to achieve.
There's no all-encompassing Heart Force. Only the one that aligns with your thoughts and tactical characteristics is the most suitable for you."
Chen Chuan could feel that Chen Bitong's Heart Force had distinct characteristics. It could infiltrate and cause damage to various parts of an opponent's body. While it wasn't exceptionally powerful in direct confrontations, when combined with Chen Bitong's elusive and swift fighting style, it became inexplicably harmonious.
Chen Chuan, on the other hand, used the Zhouyuan Technique, which excelled in simulating various energy transformations. The force he released naturally incorporated some of the Cloud-Burst Hands techniques taught by Instructor Wen, so each strike carried the power of splitting the void and bursting clouds. Moreover, with the Forge Breathing Technique, his force exertion became even smoother.
But the potential of the Zhouyuan Technique didn't end there.
All these insights could be gained through practical combat.
As his thoughts shifted, Chen Chuan launched a relentless offensive against Chen Bitong, who continuously blocked and deflected the attacks.
However, Chen Chuan already possessed superior strength, and with the mastery of Heart Force, each punch he threw out unleashed an astonishing force. Soon, he overwhelmed Chen Bitong in the arena.
After just a few exchanges, Chen Bitong chose not to engage in direct confrontation. As Chen Chuan's punch approached, he left a spectral figure in its place and retreated into the rift.
Chen Chuan immediately expanded his psychic power, attempting to sense his opponent's location.
Chen Bitong's voice echoed from all directions.
"Psychic capture also requires skill. If you rely solely on psychic sensing and then use your senses to confirm, a gap is created. By the time you locate your target, the opportunity is missed. Those two made that mistake.
But when your psychic power is strong enough, everything around you will appear like a web within your psyche. Any tremor or disturbance will be noticed by you. You only need to focus on it, and through the conduction of your psyche, you'll find the target immediately, without relying on your senses for confirmation."
Upon hearing this, Chen Chuan immediately restrained his senses and heightened his psychic power.
The prerequisite for achieving this was having a sufficiently robust psychic power. After merging with his second self, he already possessed the necessary foundation.
As he deepened his perception, a distinct point appeared in his psyche, significantly different from its surroundings. Despite Chen Bitong's rapid movements, it remained elusive and challenging to capture. However, his senses were no longer affected by other spectral figures.
At this moment, Chen Chuan turned around, and with a loud bang, his arm blocked Chen Bitong's incoming punch, sending the recoil force back, forcing Chen Bitong to retreat into the rift. Simultaneously, a voice echoed:
"It...is...like...this..."
With each word, Chen Bitong changed his position, and each time, Chen Chuan accurately blocked his attacks, seemingly becoming more adept at psychic capture with each exchange. Eventually, the point in his psyche became increasingly clear.
Chen Bitong quickly shifted from a passive stance to an aggressive offense. Every time Chen Bitong's figure appeared somewhere, he would be the first to notice and pursue, launching an attack.
Even if Nie Guanshan and Yang Can knew this trick, they wouldn't be able to match Chen Bitong's coordination ability and reaction speed. Even if they managed to catch up with Chen Bitong once or twice, as long as the latter continued to shuttle back and forth, it would still be impossible to keep up.
After dodging several times in a row, Chen Bitong realized that it was becoming increasingly difficult to handle Chen Chuan's pursuit under normal circumstances. So, during another qi impact, he borrowed the force to leap backward, and his figure disappeared.
Chen Chuan's mental sensation detected a sudden appearance above, and he immediately looked up.
Chen Bitong was seen sideways in the air, his back to the crimson radiance. He assumed a graceful fist stance above and then descended, throwing a punch that shook the wind and thunder, unleashing the Dragon Fist Technique once again!
Previously, he had used this technique to suppress three people single-handedly, and now, he was directing it solely at Chen Chuan.
Chen Chuan did not evade; instead, he stepped forward to meet the punch. As their forces collided, he felt layers of power pressing down, causing his body to slightly tremble.
After the punch, Chen Bitong's figure suddenly multiplied, and this time, he no longer avoided direct confrontation in the air. Each of his descending punches connected with Chen Chuan's, and with each layer of force, he seemed to have no intention of stopping.
At this moment, Chen Chuan could sense that his own force was unable to land a solid hit.
This was because the Dragon Fist Technique had a unique skill. After releasing his force, he could use it to leap into the air, dissipating the power, and then strike down again.
But each time, he had to endure the force from above, making it a one-sided fight where only Chen Bitong could strike him, while he couldn't inflict damage on Chen Chuan.
Previously, Nie Guanshan and Yang Can had felt that even if they didn't lose, they couldn't pin him down, so they were eager to change the situation. Now, Chen Chuan was facing this challenge alone.
However, just because they couldn't do it didn't mean he couldn't.
After repelling his opponent once more, Chen Chuan raised his head and looked up. He scanned the entire area with his spiritual power and instantly located his opponent.
This time, he didn't linger in place. Instead, he used the impact to slightly bend his body, lowering his center of gravity. With a slight accumulation of force, he leaped upward, entering mid-air in an instant. With a punch carrying the power to shatter the sky and burst clouds, he struck directly at Chen Bitong's location!
At this moment, Chen Bitong was at the highest point, facing Chen Chuan's offensive. He neither dodged nor evaded, leaning back and flipping in the sky, throwing a punch downward. As their fists collided, the rain in the air was momentarily parted by a visible ripple. Then, with another flip, he soared even higher.
Chen Chuan's body shifted, and he had no choice but to fall downward. However, before he could fully descend, Chen Bitong had already neutralized the force in his punch. Reaching the highest point, he seemed to leap into the sunlight, and with a flash of light, his figure suddenly vanished.
In the next moment, he appeared beside Chen Chuan and struck a palm towards Chen Chuan's back.
In mid-air, it was challenging for him to exert force, making him an easy target for attacks. Therefore, his previous leap seemed utterly irrational.
But that was precisely what Chen Chuan wanted Chen Bitong to think. As long as Chen Bitong was in mid-air, he had the advantage, and no matter what, he would be the one on the offensive.
So, instead of chasing after Chen Bitong, Chen Chuan waited for his opponent to come to him.
The palm strike directly hit Chen Bitong's body, and the force penetrated his body. However, his second self endured the impact, preventing any harm.
Although he was in the sky with no footing, he couldn't unleash the dispersing force. Still, he had cultivated the Zhouyuan Technique, which allowed him to transform or mimic other forces at will.
This time, he utilized the capturing force!
Moreover, it wasn't just a simple force; it was combined with his own spiritual power. This timing was perfect, as Chen Bitong had just thrown a punch and couldn't avoid retreating into the rift again. So, when Chen Chuan seized him, his entire body trembled, and he couldn't break free for a moment.
The next instant, Chen Chuan's hands descended, and with a 'pa' sound, he grabbed Chen Bitong's shoulders, holding him firmly. Then, he pulled Chen Bitong towards himself, clenching his hands and transforming the force into a grappling technique. Simultaneously, he twisted his waist and back, spinning in mid-air and flipping upside down. In an instant, he changed his position, head down and feet up, dragging Chen Bitong towards the ground!
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(End of Chapter)
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