Chapter 684: Double Layer Force
Chapter 684: Double Layer Force
Upon realizing the benefits of the Snow Empress Saber, Chen Chuan quickly understood that his tactics could be adjusted accordingly.
Since the opponent's force couldn't affect him, he could directly allocate some of his adaptive tissue, originally used for defense, to the offense. Without the need for unloading adjustments, the combat rhythm could also be quicker.
As this thought crossed his mind, his innate combat instincts naturally executed the most reasonable action. He immediately took advantage of the unrestrained force to seize the initiative, using the Snow Empress Saber to parry the opponent's weapon to the side, attempting to deflect it.
Fan Mo's experience here was different. Although his weapon could withstand the impact of the Heart Force, it didn't completely negate its power, and a small portion of it would be borne by him.
However, as the aggressor and with prior mental preparation, he wasn't slow in his adjustments. With his rich combat experience, he quickly noticed Chen Chuan's swift counterattack and immediately twisted his wrist, deflecting the saber and assuming a defensive stance.
As the Heart Force entered his body, it was gradually unloaded by layer upon layer of adaptive tissue.
The Heart Force he inherited was called 'Twisting Screw Force', a protective force disseminated by the Ancient Kingdom Sect. Its characteristic was the unity of offense and defense, where defense transitioned into offense, and offense into defense, in a continuous, responsive manner.
After engaging with the enemy, unloading the force led to the accumulation of force, allowing for a swift counterattack. Typically, a fighter might handle three or four moves under such a stable rhythm, but over time, without breaking through, their spirit would be gradually worn down, leading to fatigue and eventual defeat.
However, he soon felt something different. Just as he was about to counterattack, he sensed a second force rapidly penetrating his body.
Double Layer Force?
Fan Mo's expression was subtle. As someone sent by the Allied Heavy Duty Branch, he had dealt with many enemies with various techniques. He was familiar with this kind of force change.
Double Layer Force, when used at critical moments, could indeed achieve a certain degree of breakthrough and delay, thereby creating an opportunity for the next move. But in essence, this force was about rhythm, relying on catching the enemy off-guard.
However, using it straightforwardly was a foolish move.
His adaptive tissue adjusted once more, absorbing this force, and then he prepared to take advantage of the opening.
Because Double Layer Force would inevitably cause a delay, which was almost unavoidable when using high-level force techniques.
However, the subsequent situation caught him off guard. Chen Chuan seemed to have executed a regular strike, but without any hesitation or roughness, the saber's momentum was smooth and continuous, and he struck again with another slash!
This forced Fan Mo to abandon his offensive plans once more, parrying the saber to block the attack. But after absorbing this wave of force, he suddenly felt another wave coming, followed by yet another, and the force seemed to surge like an endless tide, with no end in sight.
For a moment, Fan Mo couldn't launch a counterattack. The fluid transition between offense and defense in the force's momentum couldn't be utilized, and all he could do was defend and unload the force. Facing the relentless onslaught of force, he was forced to retreat repeatedly.
Chen Chuan was using the Continuous Double Layer Force of the Single Stream Hall.
Talu could use the spear to seamlessly connect his offensive moves, thanks to the unique properties of the spear.
But Chen Chuan, through the integration of mental power into the force, managed to execute this force.
This force had a unique characteristic: it didn't seek explosive power but maintained a relentless offensive pressure on the opponent, leaving them no strength or respite to organize their intended offense.
He was well aware that in pure saber skills, he might not match those with genuine experience. But in terms of force variation, he dared say he could suppress most opponents.
After being forced to retreat repeatedly, Fan Mo attempted to break through Chen Chuan's force suppression several times, but failed. The force from his opponent was both swift and dense, leaving him no time to adjust his adaptive tissue.
Unless he chose to counterattack despite the risk of injury, he might turn the tables.
But once the Heart Force entered the body, the outcome was hard to predict. It was best to avoid this option unless absolutely necessary or when all other methods had been exhausted.
However, continuing like this would undoubtedly lead to defeat, so he made a swift decision without hesitation and entered a burst state.
He slightly adjusted his breathing, and as the secret technique activated, his strength and speed surged. A faint black aura seeped from his skin, enveloping him like a shadow, transforming his once dignified appearance into a menacing one.
As the aggressor in control of the combat rhythm, Chen Chuan had been paying attention to the opponent's changes, ready to suppress them. Upon sensing the anomaly in Fan Mo's aura, he, too, acted without hesitation.
Almost simultaneously with Fan Mo's burst, Chen Chuan activated the Kiln Breathing Method, and a faint white mist enveloped his body. His speed and strength soared, maintaining the suppression on Fan Mo.
Thus, the situation returned to how it was before.
At this moment, the tunnel echoed with rapid weapon clashes, so dense they seemed to shake the surroundings with endless reverberations. Countless pebbles fell from the tunnel walls and ceiling, bouncing on the ground without ceasing.
Between the two, there was none of the explosive clashes typical of a Third Limit Fighter. This was because most of the power they unleashed was either dissipated by their weapons or by their own bodies.
However, the one bearing the brunt of the pressure was Fan Mo. With each step backward, he left behind a pit of varying sizes, and the edges of these pits shattered, sending small stones flying outward.
After just a few breaths, he had retreated from the front to the rear of the long tunnel, leaving a long, straight trail on the tunnel floor.
He dared not suddenly retreat or dodge backwards, because while he was blocking the opponent's sword, he was also absorbing and countering a portion of their power. If he were to suddenly retreat, the suppressed power of the opponent would surge like a raging wave, very likely killing him instantly.
At this moment, he realized that he was about to reach the end of the tunnel, and the delicate balance between them was about to be disrupted. Even the slightest external interference could prove fatal for him.
Once his back touched the tunnel wall, this minor obstruction might break the equilibrium, leading to his defeat on the spot, unless he could burst forth with even greater power and speed.
Realizing this, he didn't sit idly by, but instead, with determination, he squeezed his Adaptation Organ, sacrificing his vitality and potential once more to forcefully unleash another burst of power.
In an instant, his face flushed with blood, his upper body muscles swelling, and with both hands gripping his sword, he swung it towards Chen Chuan's blade.
The collision was so powerful that a circle of dissipating shockwaves erupted from the point of contact between the two weapons.
Chen Chuan felt a strand of Heart Power seep into his body, the first time since the battle began that the opponent's power had penetrated his Snow Empress Saber.
However, even so, due to the Snow Empress Saber's high endurance, the Heart Power wasn't strong enough to significantly affect him. With a slight pull from his Adaptation Organ, he neutralized the force.
Through this confrontation, he noticed the unique characteristic of the opponent's Heart Power. It was a highly destructive force that could directly penetrate one's ligaments and bones. If he couldn't withstand it or if he were exposed to it for an extended period, he felt it might very well shatter his entire skeletal structure.
But this required direct confrontation or the exertion of most of the force for it to be effective; the residual effect was minimal and couldn't even compare to his self-healing abilities.
Fan Mo's burst, though it stopped his backward retreat, didn't provide an opportunity for a counterattack. He immediately realized his mistake, understanding that the pressure he exerted on his opponent was insufficient. So, while still in the midst of his burst, he made another move, his eyes flashing with a sharp gleam as he unleashed a mental shock towards Chen Chuan.
In a mental clash, the initiator always had the advantage, and any hesitation from Chen Chuan would disrupt the smooth flow of his Heart Power.
This would give Fan Mo the opening he needed to counterattack.
Chen Chuan's eyes also flashed with a sharp gleam, a sign that he was ready to counter the mental shock.
Although he often used mental power to intimidate his opponents, he rarely used it to attack a single Fighter, as Fighters with mental powers tended to have strong defenses. Heart Jade was not easily shaken. Moreover, he preferred to utilize his enemies to refine his fighting skills.
Of course, there was another reason. Some Fighters carried protective items, like the three Linked Vigor Mastery Fighters he had encountered previously. This time, he had also specifically worn the Jade Pig Dragon given to him by Specialist Sen, which provided excellent mental protection.
As the mental power surged towards him, most of it was blocked by the Jade Pig Dragon, and the small amount that reached his Heart Jade failed to move it even slightly. Therefore, he didn't bother to use the Hollow Seal mental technique, to avoid disrupting his Heart Power flow. After all, direct offense and defense were the most efficient for him until his mental power reached perfection.
Fan Mo saw that his mental shock had no effect, and his initially surging aura suddenly waned. He took another reluctant step backward, the pit he left behind deeper and wider than before.
With each step, the resistance he offered against the opponent's Heart Power seemed to diminish.
His heart sank as he realized this was the aftermath of his burst.
Now, only ten meters away from the tunnel's end, he knew the outcome would soon be decided. To avoid defeat, he had no choice but to employ another secret technique. With a sudden heave of his chest and a wide-open mouth, his entire body trembled, and he unleashed a thunderous roar towards Chen Chuan!
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