Chapter 571: Changing Hands
Chapter 571: Changing Hands
Che Gaoyi listened to his instructions, feeling a sense of difficulty, but then he thought of something and spoke in a deep voice, "You've come to the wrong person. The person 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 so much?"
Che Gaoyi had no interest in arguing with the resistance organization's members, as some within their ranks acted without restraint and harbored strong animosity towards the company and the government.
He replied, "I sensed them when I arrived just now. My business has nothing to do with you."
Xiang Tiancheng smiled and said, "How do I know if what you said just now is true or not? Besides, I already gave my name, so to ensure my information doesn't leak, I have no choice but to ask you to stay here."
As he spoke, he raised his hand, and Che Gaoyi immediately assumed a defensive posture. But at that moment, a loud boom sounded, and he was pushed away by a massive shadow, which turned out to be Number Nine who had rushed forward again, knocking the person away.
Che Gaoyi, upon seeing this, didn't hesitate and quickly took off.
Although Xiang Tiancheng was pushed away, he didn't seem to mind at all. Instead, he watched Number Nine with interest, then reached out and placed his hand on Number Nine's chest, where there was a sunken cavity.
The heart in that location had been shattered by Xiang Tiancheng, and even a Tier Three Combatant would have difficulty recovering so quickly.
Yet, at this moment, he felt a heartbeat again, as if it was rapidly regenerating, and he could also sense a heartbeat in another location.
Dual hearts? A battle puppet?
Was this the technology of the Original Human Company?
His eyelids twitched, and he spread his hands outward, grabbing Number Nine's arms. With a stomp of his foot, he halted the momentum of both individuals and, with a backward heave, tossed Number Nine's massive body to the rear.
He had no intention of tangling with Number Nine, as these modified humans were incredibly resilient. Their bodies were covered in special bio-fiber skeletons and almost entirely artificial mutated tissue, with integrated internal organs. They could get back up after being knocked down, and as long as they had recovery abilities, they could continue fighting even if they were badly damaged.
More importantly, this thing would adapt to his combat rhythm, making it increasingly challenging to deal with the longer the fight dragged on. Clearly, Che Gaoyi was the primary target among the two, so what was the point of wasting energy here?
After throwing Number Nine aside, Xiang Tiancheng turned and rushed forward, his fingers like knives, and stabbed towards Number Nine's chest. Visible ripples of force flowed from his arm muscles to his fingertips.
With a 'crack,' Number Nine's back arched strangely, and his massive body suddenly stopped.
Xiang Tiancheng, seeing that he had stopped, didn't bother with him anymore. He glanced in the direction Che Gaoyi had left, then with a light stomp, he quickly leaped away.
However, after a short while, Number Nine's fingers twitched, and his twisted spine began to slowly realign with a series of cracks.
At the same time, on the other side, Chen Chuan emerged from a gap, surveying the surroundings. He could confirm that they had exited the central city.
Based on the terrain and vegetation, this should be the southwestern section of the central city. If he headed in the direction he was looking at, he should be able to see the location of the Serpent Sect, the Wave Canyon.
He remembered Lan Shen Nan mentioning that another exit was below. If someone had gone that way, they might have passed through there, so he had come down from above. Following the sound of water, he soon found that exit.
He carefully inspected the area and discovered two sets of footprints, both from some kind of standard-issue shoes, still damp, indicating that they hadn't left long ago.
As he was examining the footprints, he seemed to sense something and glanced into the depths of the tunnel.
But he quickly retracted his gaze, turned around, and followed the trail of footprints.
After he left, quite some time passed before Zhan Pin and Guan Xiaohui cautiously emerged from inside.
Guan Xiaohui spoke uncertainly, "Was that person just now Chen Chuan?"
She had just remotely sensed the field, but couldn't confirm it. The pressure Chen Chuan gave her was much greater than the two people before, causing her breath to momentarily stop.
Zhan Pin, as a combatant, had better eyesight. She said, "It seems like Chen Chuan." She added seriously, "Xiaohui, Chen Chuan is now with the government. He might be here for us, or for the two people who just passed by. We must be careful and avoid running into him."
"Yeah!"
Guan Xiaohui nodded heavily. She understood that Chen Chuan, being a government official, was naturally hostile to their organization. If they didn't run into him, it would be fine, but if they did, the outcome would be hard to predict.
Che Gaoyi, sensing something unusual behind him, realized that Xiang Tiancheng might have caught up again. He bit down on the explosive drug he had been holding under his tongue, and instantly, a surge of power filled his body. He turned around, leaning against the trunk of a large tree, and threw the suitcase far away, assuming a fighting stance.
He knew that explaining anything at this point was futile, and Number Nine wouldn't be easily defeated. If he could hold out for a little longer, they should be able to catch up, and there might still be a chance to escape.
Xiang Tiancheng had now caught up to him, and as he approached, his figure suddenly stopped, as if he could stop at will, feeling light and relaxed, as if the inertia of his momentum didn't exist.
He glanced at Che Gaoyi's stance and smiled, causing the latter to immediately sense danger. Che Gaoyi's body shifted to the side, but his opponent's arm suddenly thrust into the tree trunk, penetrating halfway.
An opportunity!
But exposing such an obvious opening seemed like a trap, and if he couldn't even seize this chance, there would be no point in continuing the fight.
So, he reached out, grabbed his opponent's arm, and clenched it tightly, feeling his power suddenly penetrate without any resistance.
He was skilled in capture force, and at this moment, he was almost certain of victory. Yet, something felt off, but he couldn't quite pinpoint the problem.
Xiang Tiancheng's face revealed a playful smile, as if he was unaffected. He struck with his elbow, and Che Gaoyi raised his hand to block, prepared for the impact. However, instead of the expected force, he felt a familiar power—his own power.
Capture force?
No, it was his own power being reflected back at him!
His opponent had returned his power!
Xiang Tiancheng quickly used his altered tissue to dissipate the force, but another layer of power collided with him. This time, he used his reserved power to block, but the anticipated impact never came. Instead, a moment later, his chest throbbed with pain as a mysterious force erupted from within, causing his body to stiffen.
Xiang Tiancheng smiled. He specialized in the "Cyclonic Force," a technique passed down within the Resistance Alliance Front. Not only could he unleash powerful forces from various parts of his body, but under the right conditions, he could also reflect his opponent's power back at them.
Just now, Number Nine had been pressed into the earth mound using his own power.
The most ingenious part was that if his opponent didn't dissipate the force in time, it could explode or exert a pulling force at a non-contact point under Xiang Tiancheng's mental guidance, making it impossible to guard against.
Che Gaoyi felt severely injured by this move, but he didn't give up. He still held onto his opponent's wrist, and from the previous exchanges, he had almost grasped the characteristics of his opponent's power.
Understanding his opponent would allow him to counter effectively.
At this moment, he tightened his fingers, but instead of a capturing force, he unleashed a penetrating force. The goal was not to control the opponent's entire body but to first disrupt their control over a limb, even if only partially. If successful, he would then follow up with a capturing force, making it difficult for the opponent to shift their position.
Xiang Tiancheng quickly sensed his move and reacted swiftly, but... it was futile.
He allowed his arm to be penetrated by the opponent's infiltrating force. Even he couldn't completely defend against this dispersed, needle-like power. He could redirect and disperse it, but there was no need for that.
Che Gaoyi realized the force flowed through him unimpeded, so he immediately followed up with a capturing force. Even if the force was redirected, it didn't matter; in fact, he wanted his opponent to do so.
Because he had just realized that the force needed some interval to flow through the body. In this instant, if he disrupted it, he might have a chance to counter his opponent.
Therefore, after unleashing his power, he headbutted Xiang Tiancheng, who was within arm's reach. Simultaneously, he slightly lifted one foot, aiming its tip at a vital point, while the other hand provided covert support.
This combination of attacks was formulated based on Xiang Tiancheng's previous performance, pushing his current abilities to the limit.
As Xiang Tiancheng headbutted him, he countered by raising his forehead, lifting his knee to block the incoming kick, and then using his elbow to deflect the other hand that followed.
These moves were executed almost simultaneously, a true demonstration of striking before being struck.
The key to this exchange was not Xiang Tiancheng's ability to anticipate his opponent's moves, but rather his superior physical attributes compared to Che Gaoyi. Che Gaoyi reacted to each of Xiang Tiancheng's moves after seeing them, and in the face of absolute speed and power, even the most skilled techniques were ineffective.
After several blocks, Che Gaoyi was exhausted, his movements momentarily halting.
Xiang Tiancheng, on the other hand, lightly clenched his fingers and pecked at Che Gaoyi's neck, causing a gaping hole to appear. The next moment, a jet of blood erupted from the wound, splattering the nearby grass with a force reminiscent of a machine-gun spray.
Xiang Tiancheng gently freed himself from Che Gaoyi's grasp and casually walked backward a few steps. Che Gaoyi, clutching his neck, slowly knelt down, unable to stop the flow of blood from his mouth, emitting a suppressed hiss.
Xiang Tiancheng said to him, "Sorry, but you're from the company. I can smell your kind from a mile away. I despise you the most, and you dare to intrude on my turf. Blame yourselves."
He rambled on, then suddenly stopped mid-sentence and turned to look into the distance. He spotted a briefcase that Che Gaoyi had thrown out and said, "Hey, that's mine."
Chen Chuan stood there, holding the briefcase, his eyes fixed on Xiang Tiancheng beneath the peaked cap. "If you want it, come and get it."
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(End of Chapter)
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