Chapter 556: Heart Force
Chapter 556: Heart Force
Within the rift, a flickering electric light expanded by nearly a quarter, pulsating with a surge of energy that gushed forth, lifting the crimson rain-like strands into the air.
Chen Chuan and Chen Bitong stood at opposite ends of the rift, facing each other. The surging currents buffeted their military overcoats and hair, and the light from one side illuminated their bodies and faces, bathing them in a shimmering glow.
Fang Zhixin stood at a distance, observing as the two men resumed their stances. Unconsciously, he felt a twinge of worry for Chen Bitong.
Even before mastering this force technique, Chen Chuan had already exerted immense pressure on others. Especially when his psychic power enveloped the entire area, disrupting the mental consciousness of all intruders, it had left a profound impression on him.
Now, with such a powerful technique, could the teacher really withstand it? Even Yu Lie, standing by, shared this concern.
Logically, Chen Bitong was the one who needed to be defeated quickly, while Chen Chuan was the one he should support. But at this moment, he seemed to have forgotten his role, instinctively feeling anxious for Chen Bitong.
Chen Chuan looked at the figure across from him 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 booming sound, his figure traversed dozens of meters in an instant, and he threw 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 unleashed their full force, but even before their fist and palm made contact, the overflowing force collided, causing the air at the point of contact to tremble and explode, rippling outward in circles.
This scene was reminiscent of Chen Bitong's previous battle with Lao Hu.
Neither of them landed a solid blow, and after a brief stalemate, they exchanged punches again. Once more, only the forces collided, and the air reverberated with a dull booming sound.
As Chen Bitong maintained his palm strike, he looked up at Chen Chuan and said, "This technique is usually called 'Heart Force.' The type of 'Heart Force' you cultivate and the effects it achieves depend on the force techniques you've learned in the past, as well as what you personally desire."
Chen Chuan could keenly sense that Chen Bitong's Heart Force had distinct characteristics. It could infiltrate and disrupt the opponent's body, and while it wasn't exceptionally powerful in frontal assaults, it strangely complemented his elusive and swift attacking style.
The technique he used was the Zhouyuan Force Technique, which could simulate various force changes. The force he unleashed naturally incorporated some of the Cloud Burst Hand techniques taught by Instructor Wen, so each strike seemed to tear through the clouds, and his force was even smoother under the Forge Breath Method.
But the potential of the Zhouyuan Force Technique was evidently not limited to this.
All of this could be comprehended through actual combat.
With a shift in thought, he continued his relentless assault on Chen Bitong, who was constantly blocking and parrying his attacks.
Chen Chuan, already stronger in terms of physical power, now with the Heart Force, unleashed punches that generated astonishing momentum, quickly overwhelming Chen Bitong in the battle.
So, after only a few exchanges, Chen Bitong chose not to engage in a direct clash. As Chen Chuan threw another punch, he left a phantom image in his original position and retreated into the rift.
Chen Chuan immediately expanded his spiritual perception, attempting to sense Chen Bitong's location.
At that moment, Chen Bitong's voice echoed from all directions.
"Spiritual capture also requires technique. If you simply rely on spiritual perception and then use your senses to confirm, a gap is created, and by the time you locate them, the opportunity is missed. Those two made this mistake."
"When your spiritual power becomes strong enough, everything around you will appear like a web in your spiritual perception. Any tremor or disturbance will be noticed by you. You only need to focus on it, and by following the spiritual conduction, you can find the target immediately, without relying on your senses for confirmation."
Hearing this, Chen Chuan immediately restrained his senses and heightened his spiritual perception.
The prerequisite for achieving this is having a sufficiently robust spiritual power, which he now possessed after merging with his second self.
As he delved deeper into his perception, a distinct point, noticeably different from its surroundings, appeared in his spiritual awareness. Despite its rapid movement, it remained elusive, but his senses were no longer affected by other phantoms.
At that moment, he turned, and with a loud bang, his arm blocked Chen Bitong's incoming punch. The counterforce was transmitted back, forcing Chen Bitong to retreat into the rift, as his voice echoed:
"It's...like...this..."
With each word, he shifted to a different position, and each time, Chen Chuan accurately blocked his attacks, becoming more adept at capturing his spiritual movements. Eventually, the point in his spiritual perception became increasingly clear.
Chen Bitong quickly turned the tables, shifting from being on the defensive to taking the initiative and launching an attack. He would appear in a certain spot, and Chen Chuan would be the first to notice, and then chase after him to initiate the assault.
Actually, Nie Guanshan and Yang Can, despite knowing this trick, couldn't match Chen Bitong's coordination and reaction speed. Even if they managed to catch up with him once or twice, as long as Chen Bitong kept up his continuous teleportation, they would still be unable to keep up.
After dodging several times in a row, Chen Bitong realized that under normal circumstances, it was already challenging to handle Chen Chuan's pursuit. So, during another burst of force, he borrowed the momentum and jumped backward with a backflip, and his figure disappeared.
Within Chen Chuan's mental perception, that spot suddenly appeared above. He immediately looked up.
Chen Bitong was seen sideways in the air, his back to the crimson glow. He struck a graceful fist stance above, and then, after a moment, he dropped down, delivering a punch that shook the wind and thunder. Once again, he unleashed the Flying Dragon Fist Technique!
Previously, with this technique, he had suppressed three people single-handedly. Now, all the attacks were directed at Chen Chuan alone.
Chen Chuan didn't dodge; instead, he stepped forward to meet the punch. As their forces collided, he felt layers upon layers of power pressing down on him, and his body paused slightly.
After Chen Bitong's punch, his figure suddenly flickered, becoming multiple images. This time, in the air, he no longer avoided direct confrontation. Every strike he made connected with Chen Chuan's fists, and with each additional layer of force, it was as if there was no interruption.
At this moment, Chen Chuan could feel that although he released his force, he couldn't land a solid hit.
This was because the Flying Dragon Fist Technique had a unique skill. After releasing his force, he could borrow the momentum to leap into the air, conveniently neutralizing the power, and then slamming down again.
But every time, he had to genuinely endure the force from above. This meant that Chen Bitong could only attack him, while his own attacks couldn't harm Chen Chuan.
In the 1619 book, a glance revealed no mistakes!
Previously, Nie Guanshan and Yang Can had felt that even if they didn't lose, they couldn't grasp Chen Bitong. That's why they were eager to change the situation, and now, Chen Chuan was facing him alone.
However, just because they couldn't do it didn't mean he couldn't.
After repelling Chen Bitong once more, he raised his head and looked up into the sky, sensing the spiritual power that enveloped the entire venue, and instantly located Chen Bitong's position.
This time, he didn't linger in his original spot. Instead, he leaned his body slightly forward from the impact, lowered his center of gravity, and with a slight accumulation of strength, he leaped upward. In an instant, he entered mid-air, and with a punch carrying the force to tear through the sky and burst the clouds, he struck directly at Chen Bitong's location!
Chen Bitong was currently at the highest point, facing Chen Chuan's offensive. He neither dodged nor avoided; instead, he leaned back and flipped in the air, delivering a punch downward. As their fists collided, the rain in the air was instantly split into a ripple visible to the naked eye. Then, with another flip, he borrowed the momentum to leap even higher.
Chen Chuan's figure paused, and he had to fall downward. However, before he could fully descend, Chen Bitong had already neutralized the force in Chen Chuan's punch. As he reached the highest point, it was as if he had leaped into the sunlight, and with a flash of light, his figure suddenly disappeared.
He reappeared beside Chen Chuan and struck a palm toward his back.
In mid-air, it was almost impossible for him to exert force, making him an easy target for attacks. Therefore, his previous leap seemed like an irrational act.
But Chen Chuan wanted Chen Bitong to think precisely like that. He knew that as long as Chen Bitong was in mid-air, he had the advantage and couldn't be caught no matter what.
Rather than going after him, it was better to let the other person come to him.
The palm strike hit Chen Bitong directly, and the force penetrated his body. However, he let his second self bear the brunt, and at the same time, his second self twisted in mid-air, causing both of them to face each other instantly. Chen Chuan reached out with both hands and grabbed Chen Bitong!
Before his hands could fully grasp Chen Bitong, a force penetrated the air and entered Chen Bitong's body.
Although he was in the sky with no ground beneath his feet, he couldn't release the force of a scattered hand. However, he had cultivated the Zhouyuan Force, and its characteristic was the ability to transform or simulate other forces at any time.
This strike was the Throwing Force!
Moreover, it wasn't a simple ordinary force but a Throwing Force combined with his own spiritual power. This moment happened to be right after Chen Bitong threw a punch, and before he could avoid entering the rift again, Chen Chuan grabbed him, causing Chen Bitong's body to tremble, and he couldn't break free for a moment.
The next instant, Chen Chuan's hands fell, and with a 'pa' sound, he grabbed Chen Bitong's shoulders, holding him firmly. Then, he pulled Chen Bitong toward himself and, at the same time, transformed the force into the Throwing Force, twisting his waist and back. In mid-air, he spun and flipped upside down, instantly changing from a standing position to being upside down, dragging Chen Bitong toward the ground!
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