Chapter 571: Change of Hands
Chapter 571: Change of Hands
Che Gao Yi listened to his instructions, feeling a sense of unease. However, he thought of something and spoke gravely, "You've got the wrong person. The one you're looking for should be behind us. If you wait a little longer, they'll be here soon."
"Is that so?" Xiang Tiancheng looked him up and down. "How do you know that?"
Che Gao Yi had no intention of getting entangled with the Resistance members. Some of them acted without any scruples and held a strong grudge against the Company and the government.
He replied, "I sensed their presence when I arrived. My business has nothing to do with you."
Xiang Tiancheng smiled and said, "How do I know if you're telling the truth or not? Besides, I've already reported your name. To ensure my information doesn't leak, I have no choice but to keep you here."
As he spoke, he raised his hand, and Che Gao Yi immediately assumed a defensive posture. But at that moment, a loud boom echoed, and he was pushed away by a massive shadow. It was Number Nine, who had suddenly rushed forward and knocked the person away.
Che Gao Yi didn't hesitate and immediately took off running.
Although Xiang Tiancheng was pushed away, he didn't seem to mind at all. Instead, he watched Number Nine with interest and then placed his hand on Number Nine's chest, where there was a sunken cavity.
The heart in that spot had been shattered by Xiang Tiancheng, and even a Third Limit Fighter would have a hard time recovering.
But at this moment, he felt a heartbeat, as if it was rapidly healing, and he could sense another heartbeat in a different location.
Dual hearts? A battle doll?
Was this the technology of the Original Human Company?
Xiang Tiancheng's eyelids twitched, and he spread his hands outward, grabbing Number Nine's arms. With a quick stomp, he halted the momentum of both of them and, with a backward jerk, threw Number Nine's massive body to the rear.
He didn't plan to continue engaging with Number Nine, as these modified humans were incredibly durable. Their bodies were covered in special biological fiber bones, almost entirely artificial altered tissue, and they had integrated internal organs. Once they were knocked down, they could get back up and continue fighting as long as they had recovery abilities.
The crucial thing was that this thing would constantly adapt to his combat rhythm, making it more challenging the longer the fight went on. Moreover, it was clear that Che Gao Yi was the primary target, so what was the point of this?
After tossing Number Nine aside, Xiang Tiancheng turned and rushed forward. His fingers were like knives, and he stabbed at Number Nine's chest, causing a visible wave of force to travel from his bicep to his fingertips.
With a 'crack,' Number Nine's back arched backward in a strange contortion, and his massive body suddenly stopped.
Xiang Tiancheng, seeing that Number Nine had stopped moving, paid him no more attention. He glanced in the direction Che Gao Yi had left, took a step, and quickly leaped away.
However, after a short while, Number Nine's fingers twitched, and his twisted spine began to realign with a series of cracks.
Meanwhile, on the other side, Chen Chuan emerged from a gap and surveyed the surroundings. He could confirm that he had left the Central City.
Based on the terrain and vegetation, he deduced that he was in the southwestern section of the Central City. If he continued in the direction he was looking at, he should reach the location of the Serpent Sect—the Wave Splitting Canyon.
He recalled Lan Shen Nan mentioning that another exit was below. If someone had gone that way, they might have passed through there. So, he descended from above, following the sound of water until he found the exit.
He carefully inspected the area and discovered two sets of footprints. The shoes were of a certain standard issue, and from the moisture, it seemed they hadn't left long ago.
As he examined them, he felt a sense of awareness and glanced into the depths of the tunnel.
But he quickly withdrew his gaze, turned around, and followed the trail of footprints.
After a while, Zhen Ping and Guan Xiaohui cautiously emerged from inside.
Guan Xiaohui said uncertainly, "Was that Chen...?"
She had just sensed the field from a distance, but she couldn't be sure. The pressure Chen Chuan gave her was much greater than the two people before, causing her breath to momentarily stop.
Zhen Ping, with her keen eyes as a fighter, said, "It seems like it was Chen Chuan." She added seriously, "Xiaohui, Chen Chuan is now with the government. He might be here for us or for the people who just passed by. We must be careful and avoid any confrontation with him."
"Yes!"
Guan Xiaohui nodded heavily. She was well aware that Chen Chuan, as a government official, was naturally opposed to their organization. If they didn't meet, it would be fine, but if they did, the outcome would be uncertain.
After running for a while, Che Gao Yi sensed something amiss behind him and knew that Xiang Tiancheng might be chasing after him again. He crushed the explosive medicine he had hidden under his tongue, and a surge of power filled his body. He turned around, leaning against the trunk of a large tree, and threw his handbag away, assuming a fighting stance.
He knew that explanations were useless at this point, and Number Nine wasn't easily defeated. If he could hold out for a while, he might have a chance to escape when Number Nine caught up.
Xiang Tiancheng soon caught up and stopped in front of him. His body suddenly halted as if the momentum of his charge didn't exist.
He observed Che Gao Yi's stance and smiled, but the latter immediately sensed danger. He sidestepped, only to see his opponent's arm suddenly thrust into the tree trunk, penetrating halfway.
An opportunity!
But with such an obvious flaw, it seemed like a trap. If he couldn't even seize this chance, there was no point in continuing the fight.
So, he reached out and grabbed his opponent's arm, his force suddenly penetrating inward without encountering any resistance.
He was skilled in capture force, and at this moment, he was almost certain of victory. However, something felt off, but he couldn't quite pinpoint the issue.
Xiang Tiancheng's face revealed a playful smile, as if unaffected. He struck with an elbow, and Che Gao Yi blocked it with his hand. The force he expected wasn't there, but instead, a familiar force.
Capture force?
No, it was his own force!
His opponent had sent his own force back at him!
He hurriedly tried to dissipate the force with his altered tissue, but another layer of force collided with him. He mustered his reserved force to withstand it, but the expected impact never came. Instead, a force inexplicably erupted in his chest, causing his body to stiffen.
Xiang Tiancheng smiled. He specialized in resisting the "Cyclone Force" known within the Resistance Alliance Frontline. Not only could he unleash powerful forces from various parts of his body, but under the right conditions, he could also return his opponent's force.
Just now, Number Nine had been pushed into the hill, and he had borrowed his own strength to do so.
The most ingenious part was that if the opponent's force wasn't dissipated in time, it could explode or exert traction in non-contact areas under his spiritual guidance, making it impossible to defend against.
In the 16th book, 1st chapter, 1st bar, and 1st look, there was no mistake!
Che Gao Yi felt severely injured, but he didn't give up. He still held onto his opponent's wrist, having already understood his force's characteristics from the previous exchanges.
Now, he tightened his fingers, not to capture, but to unleash a penetrating destructive force. He didn't aim to control his opponent entirely, just to make him lose control of his arm, or even half of it. If successful, he could then capture the opponent, making it harder for them to maneuver.
Xiang Tiancheng quickly noticed his move and reacted swiftly, but... it was useless.
He allowed his arm to be penetrated by the opponent's force. Even he couldn't completely defend against such a dispersed and needle-like force. He could redirect and disperse it, but there was no need.
Che Gao Yi felt the force flowing smoothly and immediately followed up with a capture force. Even if the force was redirected, it didn't matter. In fact, he wanted his opponent to do so.
He had observed that the force flowed with intervals within the body. In this instant, if he disrupted it, he might have a chance to counter his opponent.
Therefore, after unleashing his force, he aimed a headbutt at the nearby Xiang Tiancheng, while slightly lifting one foot, the tip of his shoe aiming at his opponent's vital spot. Simultaneously, his other hand was ready to provide backup.
This combination of attacks was designed based on Xiang Tiancheng's previous performance, utilizing all the abilities he could currently muster.
As Che Gao Yi headbutted, Xiang Tiancheng countered with his forehead, raising his knee to block the incoming kick. He then used his elbow to deflect the other hand that followed closely behind.
These actions were executed in almost the same instant, a true display of afterthought.
The key was not his ability to predict his opponent's moves, but his superior physical qualities. Che Gao Yi reacted to each of his moves after seeing them, and in the face of absolute speed and strength, his opponent's skills were useless.
After blocking several moves, Che Gao Yi was exhausted, his movements halting.
Xiang Tiancheng clenched his fingers and lightly pecked at the side of his opponent's neck. In the next moment, a large hole opened, and a stream of blood shot out, landing on the grass with a loud splash, like it had been sprayed.
Xiang Tiancheng gently freed himself from the hand holding him and casually walked back two steps. Che Gao Yi knelt down, covering his neck, unable to stop the suppressed hissing sound escaping his mouth.
Xiang Tiancheng looked at him and said, "Sorry, but you're from the company. I could smell you from far away. I hate you the most, and you came right under my nose. Blame yourselves."
He continued to mutter, then suddenly stopped and turned to look into the distance. He saw a hand pick up the handbag that Che Gao Yi had thrown away and said, "Hey, that's mine."
Chen Chuan stood there, holding the handbag, his eyes under the wide-brimmed hat fixed on Xiang Tiancheng. "If you want it, come and take it."
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(End of Chapter)
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