Chapter 565: Slashing Formation
Chapter 565: Slashing Formation
The commander, his face concealed by a metallic faceplate, showed no discernible expression, but his eyes behind the armor were fixed intently on Chen Chuan.
As Chen Chuan leaped into the air, the commander raised his spear, aiming it towards Chen Chuan's impending trajectory. On his right, the deputy general, now mounted on a different horse, also lifted his spear.
The two spears, positioned on the left and right, almost completely blocked Chen Chuan's path forward. Moreover, the tips of both spears emanated a faint glow.
Although Chen Chuan's sudden charge caught them off guard, they believed they had enough time to prepare and muster their strength by the time he reached them.
They were confident that their combined might would be impenetrable, even against an opponent of their caliber.
The sacrifice of the samurai and soldiers before them was of little consequence; as long as they remained, they could continue recruiting and mobilizing.
In their eyes, even ten devoted guards were no match for a fighter of their tier, and killing this one would significantly increase their chances of breaking through the rift. They deemed this exchange worthwhile.
However, just as they thrust their spears forward, a sense of extreme danger gripped both of them, causing their hairs to stand on end. This feeling...originated from behind!
Chen Bitong, instead of waiting nearby, had circled around, maneuvering to their rear undetected, relying on his extensive experience and unique power.
Upon seeing Chen Chuan draw his sword, he recognized the opportunity and acted decisively.
The military commander hadn't anticipated an attack from above, let alone an enemy from the heavily guarded rear.
At this moment, everyone, including themselves, focused their attention and strength on the front, leaving them virtually defenseless against an attack from behind.
But even as fighters just one step away from the super limit, they maintained their composure despite the sudden turn of events, swiftly taking measures to save themselves.
Their horses sensed their urgency and lunged forward, while they themselves squeezed out every ounce of remaining strength and channeled their essence to counter the anticipated fierce assault.
In an instant, Chen Bitong's palms struck both of them, causing them to tremble.
However, they simultaneously revealed expressions of shock and anger, as the strike seemed to have no effect. The power behind it felt like a mere bubble, ready to burst at the slightest touch.
Chen Bitong was still at a distance, not having reached the front lines. The palm strike he had just unleashed was executed through a rift traversal.
Although he was now several kilometers away from the rift, he could still utilize it for evasion and traversal within this range. However, the further he was, the slower the process of entering and traversing through the rift, rendering it almost useless in combat against opponents of the same tier.
Yet, he deliberately exploited this weakness, traversing from a distance and launching an attack, as his mental power and strength reached the front lines first, causing the two men to feel threatened and react excessively.
By turning this weakness into a strength, he achieved a remarkable effect. After the palm strike, a phantom remained in his original position, while he himself appeared behind the two men, pushing his palms forward with a loud bang, striking their bodies!
The two men never expected that, at that critical moment, the person from behind would use a feint. But this move was a calculated strategy, and they dared not gamble that their opponent wouldn't exert force, leading to a miscalculation in their adjustment.
By the time the real attack arrived, they couldn't recover, and a powerful force surged into their bodies, causing their spines and joints to crackle and pop.
unique power of String Emptiness raged within them, causing a series of internal damages. The faint glow at the tip of the spears instantly dissipated, and along with this power, the qi within their bodies also scattered.
At that moment, Chen Chuan's raised sword finally descended.
The blade's glow flashed.
Chen Chuan and the commander brushed past each other, and after traveling several dozen meters, Chen Chuan's feet landed with a loud thud, maintaining his stance with the sword still poised to slash.
Behind him, the commander froze for a moment, then half of his head and chest slid off his body, hitting the ground with a thud.
Simultaneously, the flag symbolizing the commander, its pole snapping, fell alongside him, stirring up a cloud of dust.
Chen Chuan slowly raised his hand to sheathe his sword, straightening his posture.
He had intended to sever the commander's head, considering the uniqueness of these individuals, who seemed to have metamorphosed into different beings. He feared that even after decapitation, they might reattach their heads or switch bodies, so he opted to split them open vertically and use his power to obliterate their brain tissue.
As Deputy General Chen Bitong successfully landed a blow, he unleashed a rapid series of punches, over a dozen in total, on his opponent in a single instant. Even though String Emptiness Power was not primarily intended for lethal force, the intense impact was more than the opponent could withstand.
With the final punch landing on the back of the head, a cracking sound echoed as the opponent's eyes burst open, and his head slumped to one side, limp. Although the armor restrained the body, the insides had already turned into a mushy mess.
Chen Chuan glanced at the battlefield, and according to their expectations, they believed the best outcome would be to kill either the Commander-in-Chief or the Deputy General, and they might even have to pay a price for it.
Unexpectedly, the two worked together seamlessly, and they managed to kill both the Commander-in-Chief and the Deputy General on the spot.
Initially, to avoid being surrounded and trapped, they planned to retreat immediately after the successful strike. But given the current situation, with both the Commander-in-Chief and the Deputy General dead, there was almost no one on the field who could restrain them.
Several Devoted Guards who had been charging forward were also knocked out of the fight. The remaining soldiers were terrified, and these soldiers were the backbone of the military. If they were to eliminate these soldiers, the ordinary troops would pose even less of a threat.
Chen Chuan turned to Chen Bitong to seek his opinion, but Chen Bitong shook his head.
Chen Chuan's thoughts shifted, and since Chen Bitong, with his wealth of experience, did not approve of this approach, there must be a good reason. He wouldn't insist on his own idea.
Without hesitation, Chen Chuan sheathed his sword and quickly retreated towards the Rift.
As they passed by the Commander-in-Chief's corpse, Chen Chuan's gaze fell upon the Auxiliary General's sword. It had a black blade and a vermilion sheath adorned with intricate patterns and hanging jade ornaments, looking extremely luxurious. As he moved forward, he used the Snow Lady Saber to pick up the sword.
Chen Bitong, on the other hand, tore down the large flag that had been knocked over and retreated towards the Rift with Chen Chuan.
Soon after they returned to the top of the mountain, they heard the rumble of cannons from behind. Turning back, they saw that the landing point of the shells was right where they had been standing earlier. At this moment, that area was engulfed in flames and smoke.
"Aren't they afraid of blasting their own people?" Chen Chuan asked.
Chen Bitong shook his head and said, "They must have already known about the situation at the front, which led to this decision. If we had stayed there, their losses would have been even greater if they hadn't fired the cannons decisively."
Chen Chuan pondered for a moment and nodded in agreement.
"Captain Chen," Chen Bitong continued, "with the death of a Commander-in-Chief, they will go crazy. They might launch an all-out attack, so prepare to counter."
Chen Chuan acknowledged with a sound of agreement. At this moment, he tried to sense the changes within himself. After such a long time of cultivating the Spirit Reflection Technique, the pure essence had seeped into his body, significantly enhancing his spirit.
The intense battles ahead, especially the successful slaying of the enemy Commander-in-Chief, had greatly stimulated his spirit, pushing it to a higher level.
He seemed to sense something, but it was still just out of reach.
After some thought, Chen Chuan asked, "Master Chen, what is the name of the technique that allows one to manipulate power through the spirit?"
Chen Bitong slowly replied, "In the ancient era's records, there is a saying, 'A glimmer of spirit knows my nature, and life is renewed through understanding.' So, you can call it 'Spirit Perception'."
"Spirit Perception?"
Chen Chuan let out a long breath.
At that moment, they heard the sound of propeller blades, and looking up, they saw an airship appear in the distant sky.
Chen Bitong's expression turned serious, and he said, "Captain Chen, let's retreat inside."
"Alright," Chen Chuan replied without hesitation and began retreating towards the rear.
In less than five minutes, a series of loud explosions erupted from within the Rift.
After that, more shells whistled down towards them as the cannons from behind extended their range.
At this moment, at least twenty cannons were simultaneously bombarding the mountain peak with shells.
Chen Chuan and Chen Bitong retreated to the rear edge of the Rift, just one step away from safety.
However, they were already safe at this point because the locations hit by the shells were only in the middle of the Rift, and the area near the inner exit of the Rift was not directly penetrable by the shells.
The death of a general indeed provoked a fierce reaction from the enemy, and this barrage of shelling lasted for a full fifteen minutes.
After the cannonade, the airship drew closer, and the machine gun on it spewed fire at the Rift below.
Countless White Plague soldiers, under the cover of the machine gun, surged forward and rushed into the Rift, one after another.
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(End of Chapter)
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