Chapter 58: Group Attack
Chapter 58: Group Attack
After Chen Chuan spoke, everyone in the arena was stunned, their tempers rising. Even Qiu Zhi Li, the assistant, couldn't help but turn her attention to the scene.
Lu Fang glanced at him and nodded, "I understand." He apologized, "Sorry, Chen Chuan, we won't be going one-on-one with you today because the enemies you'll face in the future won't come one by one to reason with you."
Chen Chuan showed no sign of retreat and asked, "Okay, can we begin?"
Lu Fang stepped back, retreating into the crowd.
At this moment, the members of the Zealous Heart Society had a gleam in their eyes, ready for combat. They dilated their pupils to absorb more light, enhancing their observation skills, while their nostrils slightly flared, adjusting their breathing to enter a battle-ready state.
Qiu Zhi Li's gaze swept the arena, observing the movements of both sides. Her body appeared relaxed, but she was poised to strike at any moment, ready to intervene if anyone's actions became too excessive.
Lu Fang signaled, and a third-year student rushed forward, with two others following closely, flanking him.
Chen Chuan observed the approaching student, his hands slightly open and his steps heavy. Although he seemed to expose his front, he was likely prepared to unleash his Vital Force Technique, ready to withstand Chen Chuan's attack and then entangle him with his hands.
Chen Chuan quickly lifted his knee, and his second self merged with him. He kicked out, striking the side of the student's knee. The student's center of gravity wavered, and Chen Chuan followed up with another kick, causing the student to grunt and be sent flying, landing on the ground and struggling to get up.
The student on the right seized the opportunity, leaping forward with a sweeping kick. Chen Chuan raised his hand to block the attack, then elbowed the student's abdomen. With a quick grab and pull, he sent the student's body crashing into the one on the left.
In an instant, all three students were down.
Chen Chuan stood firm, gazing forward with unwavering determination.
Lu Fang nodded slightly, and the students around him continued to advance. This time, they had a plan.
Four students rushed towards Chen Chuan, one of them using another's shoulder to propel himself upward, flipping and landing his bare feet on the ceiling. He then ran upside down towards Chen Chuan, as if sprinting on flat ground.
Chen Chuan recognized the Wall Walk Technique, a Vital Force Technique that allows the growth of Anomaly Organs on the soles of the feet, enabling adhesion to walls.
Chen Chuan began to back away, creating distance while also sidestepping towards a specific spot, ensuring he faced one direction at a time to avoid simultaneous attacks from multiple sides.
He noticed a figure darting through the crowd, followed by someone with light, swift steps occasionally dropping to all fours for support. It was the Free Fighting Division's 'Cat Walk,' graceful and silent.
Suddenly, Chen Chuan sensed something amiss beside him. He intended to engage the person beside him, but before he knew it, the person had already reached his back, striking towards his neck with an upright palm.
Chen Chuan's reflexes were astonishing; before the palm could land, he punched, hitting the attacker's chin. The attacker's head snapped back, and he fell.
As Chen Chuan turned to face the other attackers, a movement from above caught his attention. He dodged, and a shadow brushed past his shoulder, leaping above and kicking. The attacker quickly retracted the kick and hung upside down, staring at Chen Chuan.
Chen Chuan's thoughts shifted, and he began to backpedal towards the wall, drawing closer to it. The crowd pressed forward, including the attacker above, who matched his movements. They formed a large encirclement, but with enough space between them.
Everyone assumed Chen Chuan was using the wall to protect his back while focusing on the front, a strategy to avoid being surrounded and unable to maneuver.
But after a few steps back, Chen Chuan suddenly stomped and lunged forward. The crowd was caught off guard, scrambling to retreat. Chen Chuan charged forward, and a student immediately threw a punch.
Chen Chuan slightly tilted his head, blocking the punch and countering with a strike to the student's ribs. The student arched his body and curled up on the ground. Chen Chuan continued his charge, moving too fast for the others to react. As he approached, they hastily attacked, but Chen Chuan deflected with his hands, simultaneously striking the student's face, sending him flying backward.
A figure in front flickered, and Chen Chuan ducked, avoiding a punch. He used his momentum to collide with the student's shoulder, sending him flying sideways!
After consecutively taking down several opponents, Chen Chuan should have had an open path, but something unexpected happened from behind. He raised his hand to block, and the student using the 'Cat Walk' landed on his arm, followed by a kick.
Chen Chuan felt a force penetrate, but he remained unharmed. However, his feet sank, momentarily halting his advance. The attacker above kicked again, and Chen Chuan dodged.
A tall student nearby seized the opportunity and charged towards Chen Chuan. Before reaching him, he felt a kick to his chest, sending him flying. The tall student's Vital Force was strong and resilient, and his balance was excellent, preventing him from falling. He stood with wide eyes, feet firmly planted, but after sliding over a meter, he fell with a thud, struggling to get up.
Although Chen Chuan had consecutively defeated his opponents, the delay affected his forward momentum, allowing more students to surround him, restricting his movement.
Initially, the crowd had shown some restraint, respecting the senior students, but witnessing Chen Chuan's exceptional fighting skills and tenacity, they became more serious.
As they closed in on Chen Chuan, one student saw an opening and charged. Chen Chuan swept his leg, disrupting the student's balance, who flew through the air and landed on his front.
As the man attacked, more people surged forward, but Chen Chuan swiftly turned, deflecting an incoming punch. However, a silent palm strike aimed for his neck from the right, and he reacted swiftly, raising his arm to block it. He sidestepped, avoiding a kick from behind, and without turning back, he reached out and pressed down, knocking down the man who had just lifted his head.
A tall figure approached, his palm like an axe, chopping down at Chen Chuan's front. As he swung, a whoosh sounded, and it was the Splitting Mountain Hand from the Free Fighting Division!
Chen Chuan neither dodged nor evaded, instead raising his hand to block. His Astonishing God Fist unleashed its full power, colliding head-on with the opponent. The man trembled, and the counter-shock left Chen Chuan feeling light and powerless.
At such close range, Chen Chuan's calm gaze met the other's, unwavering and without a hint of disturbance. The next moment, he felt his collar tighten, and his vision blurred. Chen Chuan had swung him sideways, sending him flying along with several others to the ground.
From behind, Bi Yang from the Wrestling Division rushed forward, attempting to wrap his arms around Chen Chuan's waist. Chen Chuan spun, delivering a swift kick that, despite the opponent's quickened power, still made his head feel heavy. Yet, he persisted, grabbing Chen Chuan's leg.
Seizing the opportunity, someone nearby collided with Chen Chuan's shoulder, causing him to lose balance on one leg. As they tried to grab his hands, a force pulled them along, and they involuntarily stumbled forward, getting headbutted in the forehead and releasing their grip, kneeling on the ground.
Someone behind Chen Chuan rushed forward, pulling his clothes, causing him to fall backward. A punch aimed for his face, and from the side, another person kicked his captured leg!
Chen Chuan's eyes flashed, and he suddenly arched his knee, using Bi Yang's grip to move forward half a foot. The punch grazed his head, causing the floor to ripple, and his raised knee blocked the descending kick, making the attacker stumble.
Seeing others still approaching, Chen Chuan exerted force from his waist and back, performing a side flip, rolling over Bi Yang's back and freeing himself from the hold. He quickly stood up and charged forward.
The pursuers, thinking he aimed for the unlocked door, followed closely. But at the door, Chen Chuan stepped on it, then leaped, using the momentum for a horizontal sweep, hitting the follower on the ceiling directly in the head. The man fell, and those behind hurried to catch him.
After landing lightly, Chen Chuan was about to step forward when he sensed something above. He looked up to see a person skilled in Cat Walk leaping over his back. Chen Chuan suddenly lowered his body, spun in place, and rushed forward, reaching out to pinch the man's neck.
The man was shocked, struggling weakly, but Chen Chuan lifted him and struck his temple lightly. The man's limbs went limp, and he collapsed.
At that moment, Chen Chuan noticed someone rushing towards him through the crowd. Despite many people lying on the ground, this person moved as if unhindered, punching Chen Chuan as they burst out of the crowd.
Chen Chuan recognized Lu Fang but didn't dodge or evade, meeting his punch with his own. Lu Fang felt a warning sign and, instead of clashing, twisted his waist, spinning to avoid the blow. As their bodies connected, an elbow smashed down!
Chen Chuan clearly saw the attack but stepped forward, taking the blow on his shoulder without concern for the force entering his body. He shouted, unleashing all his power with a Turning Grind Technique. The floor cracked and sank beneath Lu Fang, who was sent flying into the crowd, knocking down several people before rolling on the ground.
Lu Fang quickly stood up, surprised by Chen Chuan's resilience as he remained steady, facing them all alone.
As others nearby prepared to attack, Chen Chuan glanced at them and raised his hand to stop them. "Stop fighting."
The society members followed his gaze to see Assistant Qiu, who had somehow appeared near Chen Chuan, warning them with her eyes. "All of you have been knocked down or caused others to fall. He has passed the monthly exam. Any further attacks will be considered violations."
She addressed Chen Chuan, "Chen, you've passed. You can leave now." She stared at him for a moment, impressed by his feat of knocking down so many senior students in such a short time, especially as a freshman. She now understood the obsession of the Zealous Heart Society members.
Chen Chuan thanked her and walked to the side, retrieving his clothes and putting them on calmly, buttoning them one by one.
Many in the crowd had sustained injuries and could barely stand with the help of their companions. They stared at Chen Chuan with complex emotions.
Chen Chuan had defeated so many, and his excellence only confirmed their initial beliefs. Yet, they were powerless to fulfill their own aspirations.
After fastening the last button, Chen Chuan nodded to the crowd and headed for the exit.
"Chen Chuan!" Lu Fang called out from behind. He stepped forward, saying, "You must understand that even though you beat us, you've lost to yourself!"
Chen Chuan, already at the door, paused and responded without turning, "No, it's you who have lost." He slightly turned his head, "You said there was no exception... If there's no exception, then let me be that exception."
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