Chapter 573: Spirit Sense
Chapter 573: Spirit Sense
Chen Chuan utilized the Furnace Breath Technique as the foundation, employing the destructive force taught by Chen Bitong to deliver a powerful strike.
This force was capable of instantly killing even large creatures, let alone this time, where it was executed through Heart Force, causing Number Nine to be directly shattered by the impact.
However, to unleash the full power of this force, sufficient accumulation was required. In a typical battle, he could use his second self's injury-absorbing method to execute such an attack, but it usually wouldn't achieve such an effect.
From a distance, Xiang Tiancheng watched with awe, knowing that if he were hit by such a powerful force, he wasn't sure he could divert and guide it. But after thinking it over, he slightly relaxed.
He could tell that this attack wasn't a regular occurrence; as long as the opponent wasn't given enough time to accumulate energy, it was unlikely to be used under normal circumstances.
He should have respected such an enemy from a distance, as he wasn't here to challenge anyone but to meet and retrieve an item. However, as a martial artist, how could he pass up the opportunity to face a formidable opponent?
He raised both hands, interlacing his fingers, and pointed at a specific spot behind his head, inserting his fingertips directly into that area.
In that instant, his eyes widened, his heart raced, and his blood flowed faster. The altered tissues throughout his body were almost entirely activated with excitement.
This was the Resistance Front's Acupoint Stimulation Technique, which could release the body's potential, thereby enhancing combat effectiveness.
He exhaled, stretched his body, and proactively approached Chen Chuan.
After dealing with Number Nine, Chen Chuan put down the handbag, removed the protective coveralls, revealing the uniform of the Executive Captain underneath.
Xiang Tiancheng's heart skipped a beat as he realized, "An Executive Captain? No wonder..."
According to his understanding, Executive Captains usually had squad members accompanying them. Not seeing any now was likely due to the tense situation in the city, leaving them scattered elsewhere.
As he thought this, he continued approaching Chen Chuan without pause.
Chen Chuan observed his movement rhythm as he approached. Although there weren't any significant actions, he could discern that the man's strength and speed had significantly improved. Simultaneously, the biological field around him, which previously felt stable, now exuded a fiery heat, constantly radiating outwards.
This situation likely resulted from ingesting a specific drug or the activation of latent power.
It wasn't surprising; many deeply rooted martial artists often possessed such abilities.
Moreover, an improvement in physical qualities meant an enhancement in technique execution, making it more than just a slight increase in strength. If one could perfectly coordinate and harness this power, they would become an entirely different opponent.
When Xiang Tiancheng closed in to within ten meters, his figure flashed, and he swiftly charged forward, slashing with a hand blade.
Chen Chuan retreated half a step, raised his hand to block, and pressed down on his body. As the opponent's other hand followed with a stab, he extended his hand to meet it, deflecting the arm and pointing his fingertips at the opponent's face.
Xiang Tiancheng quickly dodged by turning his head, swiftly shifting to the other side.
In these exchanges, their arms only lightly collided, but the force within penetrated their muscles and bones. If one couldn't withstand even a little, it would lead to subsequent actions being disrupted or erroneous, potentially resulting in being swiftly defeated by the opponent.
Xiang Tiancheng's offensive this time was much more fierce and swift than before. Each strike was followed by another, creating a continuous and powerful series of attacks.
After enhancing his physical qualities, his attacks became faster, and his force manipulation efficiency increased. With each collision, the counterforce from the opponent was diverted to other parts of his body, transforming into his offensive power. This often resulted in sudden accelerations in his movements, creating a rhythm of alternating fast and slow attacks.
Behind this lay an astonishing combat coordination ability and a keen sense of rhythm.
Through consecutive exchanges, Chen Chuan had a good grasp of Xiang Tiancheng's abilities. The skill of diverting and guiding the opponent's force was useful in both one-on-one battles and group fights.
Especially with this force capable of infiltrating the body and dispersing to various parts, without immediately unleashing its full power, it required tremendous physical strength and exceptional judgment.
But in the end, he was still a fraction too slow.
His eyes flashed, and his speed suddenly increased. Upon noticing this, Xiang Tiancheng also accelerated.
He was capable of going faster, but he needed to maintain a coordinated state. Now that Chen Chuan had quickened his actions, Xiang Tiancheng had to keep up.
As a result, the frequency of force collisions inevitably increased, causing powerful forces to infiltrate their bodies from time to time.
Xiang Tiancheng gradually found it more challenging to divert and guide these forces. Before he could divert one force, another would immediately follow, and those he couldn't divert accumulated in his body.
However, he couldn't afford to stop now, as Chen Chuan had taken the initiative to accelerate his attacks. He was compelled to follow, and if he slowed down even slightly, the opponent would unleash a devastating strike.
The scene that had just unfolded was deeply imprinted in 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 began to turn red and hot, as if it had been steamed. He was bearing an excessive amount of force, and his body was already on the verge of collapse.
If he didn't find a way to change the situation, his body would eventually be torn apart by the force. But making a change meant risking being punched to death by Chen Chuan.
At this critical moment, Chen Chuan suddenly sensed something and lifted his hand, catching a flying dagger with a snap. However, his other hand remained locked with Xiang Tiancheng's fist.
Xiang Tiancheng's face had already turned purple, but when he saw the flying dagger distracting Chen Chuan, he seized the opportunity. At the moment their fists collided, he channeled all his strength into his feet, and with a boom, he transmitted all the force he could muster, leaping backward.
Simultaneously, his elbow snapped with a crack, and blood spurted out like a water gun, not just there but from over a dozen places on his body. This was because some of the force he couldn't discharge had to be expelled in this manner.
After landing, he didn't hesitate and immediately turned to flee into the distance. He knew that staying and fighting would be madness, as he couldn't win against Chen Chuan.
Chen Chuan watched him retreat, but instead of pursuing, he stood still, not because he had backup, but because he had something more important to do.
As his opponent retreated, Chen Chuan's spirit soared once again.
This time, he felt his spirit leap to a place beyond description, a place that seemed to hold everything and was filled with endless possibilities. Behind it all, there seemed to be countless entities ready to devour him.
He emptied his mind, regulated his breathing, and calmly executed the Spirit Illumination Technique, keeping his spirit suspended.
He could clearly sense that with his current capacity, he had reached his limit here. Unless his physical qualities improved, he couldn't go any further. So, he let his spirit settle, and Spirit Illumination anchored, leaving an imprint in this realm.
After completing this, he closed his eyes, concentrated his spirit, and probed into this realm, attempting to draw a thread of power from it.
After a while, a faint light appeared on his palm. He raised his hand, examined it, and clenched it.
Spirit Sense, the essence of life.
He had already reached the threshold of breaking through this layer, just falling short by a tiny bit. Xiang Tiancheng's appearance, a formidable opponent, had elevated his spirit once more, allowing him to finally take this step.
He tried to sense the power, which required concentration to guide and fully unleash. It was as if his spirit had taken on a heavy burden, needing constant support, or it might dissipate at any moment.
Of course, it could also be that he had just mastered it and needed time to adapt.
Undoubtedly, drawing on such power required a robust physical and mental foundation. Even a slight difference in state might prevent success.
Currently, he was relying on the second self-overlap to forcibly enhance his spirit. Therefore, his spirit still needed further refinement, but reaching this step allowed him to compete for the pure substance that was about to arrive.
Moreover, with these abilities, he felt he could now perceive the spiritual message Chen Bitong had left for him. However, 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 person's strength was undeniable, and he wondered where he had come from.
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 required him to retrieve the split body, and since he had obtained it, the rest was irrelevant.
He walked towards the handbag, picked it up from the ground, opened it, and found a sealed metal box inside.
Having encountered the split body twice before, he immediately sensed a familiar and vast field upon touching it with his spiritual power, confirming that the item was inside.
He looked around; 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 on the protective coveralls again, drew out the Snow Lady Saber from the ground, and headed back through the tunnel he had come from.
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(End of Chapter)
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