Chapter 573: Spirit Perception
Chapter 573: Spirit Perception
Chen Chuan utilized the Furnace Breath Technique as a foundation and combined it with the destructive force technique taught by Chen Bitong, delivering a powerful strike.
This force is capable of instantly defeating even large creatures, and since it was executed using Heart Force, Number Nine couldn't withstand the impact and was directly blasted by the attack.
However, to unleash the full power of this force, sufficient accumulation of energy is required. In a typical battle, Chen Chuan could use the Second My Endurance Technique to execute such an attack, but it usually doesn't achieve the desired effect.
From a distance, Xiang Tiancheng watched in awe. Such destructive power, if it hit him, he wasn't sure he could divert and control it. But after careful consideration, he felt slightly relieved.
He deduced that this attack was not a common occurrence. In a fight, as long as the opponent isn't given enough time to accumulate energy, it's unlikely to be used.
Normally, he would avoid such an opponent, as he wasn't here for a duel but to retrieve an item. However, as a martial artist, he couldn't pass up the opportunity to face a strong opponent.
He raised his hands, interlaced his fingers, and pointed at a specific spot behind his head. The tip of his fingers penetrated that area.
In that instant, his eyes widened, his heart raced, and his blood flow accelerated. The altered tissues throughout his body became excited and active.
This was the secret acupoint stimulation technique passed down by the Resistance Alliance Front, which could unlock the body's potential and enhance combat abilities.
Xiang Tiancheng exhaled, stretched his body, and proactively approached Chen Chuan.
After dealing with Number Nine, Chen Chuan put down the suitcase he was holding, removed his outer garment, revealing the uniform of an Executive Captain underneath.
Xiang Tiancheng's eyes widened in realization. An Executive Captain, no wonder...
According to his understanding, Executive Captains usually had a small team accompanying them. Not seeing them now was likely due to the tense situation in the city, requiring their presence elsewhere.
With this in mind, he continued approaching Chen Chuan without hesitation.
Chen Chuan observed Xiang Tiancheng's movement rhythm as he approached. Although there were no grand gestures, he could perceive that Xiang Tiancheng's strength and speed had significantly improved. Additionally, his bio-field, compared to the previous sense of stability, now emanated a fiery heat, spreading outward.
This situation likely resulted from the consumption of a specific drug or the awakening of latent power.
This wasn't surprising, as many experienced martial artists often possessed such abilities. Moreover, with enhanced physical qualities, their techniques would also improve, making them more than just a little bit stronger than before.
When Xiang Tiancheng closed the distance to within ten meters, his figure flickered, and he rushed forward. He executed a hand blade strike towards Chen Chuan.
Chen Chuan took a half-step back, raised his hand to block, and pressed down, seeing the other hand following with a stab. He met the attack, deflecting the incoming arm while his fingertips aimed at Xiang Tiancheng's face.
Xiang Tiancheng quickly dodged to the side, avoiding the strike.
Although their arms only made slight contact, the force within penetrated their muscles and bones. If either of them couldn't withstand the impact, their subsequent actions would be disrupted, leading to potential defeat in an instant.
Xiang Tiancheng's offensive this time was more fierce and swift than before. Each strike was followed by another, creating a continuous and well-timed assault.
With his improved physical qualities, his attacks were faster, and his force transference efficiency was higher. Every collision resulted in the opposing force being diverted and transformed into his own offensive power. As a result, his movements would suddenly accelerate, creating a rhythm of alternating fast and slow attacks.
Behind this was his remarkable combat coordination and rhythm control.
At this moment, through the exchange of techniques, Chen Chuan had a good understanding of Xiang Tiancheng's abilities. The technique of diverting and guiding an opponent's force was extremely useful, whether in one-on-one combat or group battles.
Especially with the ability to infiltrate the body and disperse the force to various parts, not unleashing it all at once. The prerequisites for this were a robust physique and exceptional judgment.
But ultimately, he was just a little bit slower.
His eyes flashed, and his speed suddenly increased. Xiang Tiancheng noticed and matched his pace.
He could go faster, but he needed to maintain a coordinated state. As Chen Chuan accelerated, Xiang Tiancheng had no choice but to keep up.
However, this increased the frequency of force collisions, causing powerful forces to seep into their bodies.
Xiang Tiancheng gradually found it more challenging to divert and guide these forces. Before he could fully divert one force, another would enter, and the untransformed forces accumulated in his body.
But he couldn't stop at this moment, as Chen Chuan had taken the initiative with his accelerated offense. He was compelled to follow, and any hesitation on his part would result in a devastating attack from Chen Chuan.
The previous scene was deeply etched into his mind, and in this situation, he had no confidence in withstanding such an attack. He could only follow along.
After a short while, his body started to turn red and hot, as if he had been steamed, bearing the brunt of countless forces. His body was beginning to buckle under the pressure.
If he didn't change something soon, his body would eventually be torn apart by the forces, but making a change meant being punched to death by Chen Chuan.
At this critical moment, Chen Chuan suddenly seemed to sense something and lifted his hand, catching a flying knife with a snap. However, his other hand remained locked with Xiang Tiancheng's fist.
Xiang Tiancheng's face had already turned purple, but seeing the flying knife distracting Chen Chuan, he seized the opportunity. At the moment their fists collided, he channeled all his power into his feet, and with a boom, he transmitted all the forces he could control, leaping backward.
Simultaneously, his elbow snapped with a crack, and blood gushed out like a water gun. Not just there, over a dozen places on his body had torn open. This was because he couldn't release a portion of the forces, and this was the only way to vent them.
After landing, he didn't hesitate and turned to flee into the distance. He knew staying to fight would be madness.
Chen Chuan watched him retreat but didn't pursue. Instead, he stood silently in his original spot, not because the opponent had backup, but because he had more important matters to attend to.
As his opponent fell and retreated, Chen Chuan's spirit soared once more.
This time, he felt his spirit leap over a boundary, entering a place beyond description. It was a realm that seemed to hold everything, yet was filled with infinite possibilities. Behind it all, countless entities seemed ready to devour him.
He emptied his mind, regulated his breathing, and calmly activated the Spirit Reflection Technique, maintaining his spirit in suspension.
He could clearly sense that with his current capacity, he had reached his limit here. Unless his physical quality improved, he couldn't go further. So, he went with the flow, focusing on his spirit, leaving an imprint in this realm.
After completing this, he closed his eyes, concentrated his spirit, and delved into this realm, attempting to draw a thread of power from it.
A moment later, a faint light appeared on his palm. He raised his hand, examined it, and clenched it.
"Spirit Perception! True Spirit, True Life!"
He had already reached the threshold of this breakthrough, just a step away. Xiang Tiancheng's appearance, a formidable opponent, had elevated his spirit once more, allowing him to successfully take this step.
He tried to sense this power; it required focused guidance to unleash its full potential. It was as if his spirit had been burdened with a heavy object, needing constant support, or it might dissipate at any moment.
Of course, this could also be because he had just mastered it and needed time to adapt.
Undoubtedly, harnessing such power required robust physical and mental strength. Even a slight lapse in condition could make it impossible.
Currently, he relied on the convergence of his secondary self to forcibly enhance his spirit. Therefore, his spirit still needed further refinement. However, reaching this step meant he could now compete for the Pure Essence that would soon arrive.
Moreover, with these abilities, he felt he could finally perceive the spiritual message Chen Bitong had left for him, but now wasn't the time. He could wait until he returned.
He lowered his hand, dissipating the light, and glanced at the direction Xiang Tiancheng had left. This man's strength was unexpected.
He didn't seem to be from the company or a mercenary.
He pondered for a moment, and a vague guess formed in his mind.
However, the Defense Department only tasked him with retrieving the Split Body. Since he had obtained it, the rest was irrelevant.
He approached the suitcase, picked it up, opened it, and found a sealed metal box inside.
Having encountered the Split Body twice before, his spiritual power instantly recognized the familiar and vast field upon contact. He confirmed the item was inside.
He surveyed the surroundings; this wasn't the right place to handle it. Being outside the city, the Defense Department and Government Hall's field monitoring might not detect this location.
So, he put his protective suit back on, drew the Snow Lady Sword from the ground, and headed back through the tunnel he had come from.
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(End of Chapter)
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