Chapter 744: The Flowing Tide
Chapter 744: The Flowing Tide
Qi Qianyang had initially thought that the power he had gained earlier would be enough to deal with Chen Chuan, but to his surprise, he was sent flying with a single strike. So, when he returned this time, he unleashed all the power he had accumulated.
This fusion wasn't just a simple, brute force increase in strength; it was a true integration with his body, including his mental and technical abilities. After all, with sufficient psychic power and an exceptional physical condition, one could perform intricate and complex movements.
However, with such a sudden surge in power, he needed some time to adapt. Fortunately, the more Obedience Energy he endured, the more perfect his Anomaly Organization became. After enduring a series of energy impacts earlier and with his current recovery abilities, his resilience and defensive capabilities had significantly improved.
Chen Chuan noticed that Qi Qianyang didn't seem injured, and instead, he appeared even more active, clearly much stronger than before. He guessed that Qi Qianyang must have used some special secret technique.
But Chen Chuan wasn't intimidated by his opponent's strength; a powerful enemy would only help him rise to greater heights.
Holding his sword, Chen Chuan stood there, and the white mist rising from his body became denser, gathering in the air above without dispersing.
Qi Qianyang finally reached a position in front of Chen Chuan and stood still. Wisps of steam-like energy emanated from his body, indicating that he was also using the Furnace Breathing Technique.
However, unlike Chen Chuan, the energy emanating from Qi Qianyang's body was like black smoke, resembling ash floating in the air.
At this moment, Qi Qianyang reached for his waist, took out a retractable long whip, and shook it outward, causing the overlapping retractable rings to extend with a swishing sound.
As the two men prepared to engage, the Linaksis and Union forces stood on the outskirts, their eyes fixed on them.
In their eyes, both Chen Chuan and Qi Qianyang were highly dangerous individuals. Since the two men had taken the initiative, there was no need for them to interfere. The death of either one would be beneficial, and if they both perished, it would be even better.
On the hillside, Xu Chan and the three captains also witnessed the situation. Captain Lv and the others were still in awe of the impact Chen Chuan had made on them.
What had they just seen? The previous encounter had been so swift that in just a short moment, the main forces of Linaksis and the Union had been crushed and defeated by Chen Chuan.
Suddenly, they felt that Chen Chuan alone could resolve the current situation, and the imagined rescue and backup seemed unnecessary.
After a brief standoff, Qi Qianyang made the first move. He bent his upper body forward, spread his arms, and spun towards Chen Chuan. The long whip on his arm was drawn by his body's momentum, and as it whipped around, it created a large circle while emitting a series of booming sounds, creating an incredibly intimidating display.
Chen Chuan didn't dodge or retreat; instead, he stepped forward to meet the attack. With a backhand flick of his Snow Queen Saber, he struck the whip's coil, and where the two weapons met, a faint glimmer flashed momentarily.
The long whip was incredibly flexible, and when a section was struck, the latter half would usually snap back to strike the enemy or entangle their weapon. The wielder could then use this opportunity to pull and seize the opponent's weapon.
However, this time, as soon as the two weapons made contact, a surge of energy from the Snow Queen Saber interrupted the smooth flow of energy in the whip, rendering the latter half useless, even if it could be snapped back. Furthermore, the strike was from below, carrying a lifting force, causing the rear section of the whip to fly away.
Qi Qianyang's eyes widened as his attack was thwarted. He shook his arm and spun again, bringing the whip back. Although the whip was long and could attack from a distance, to maximize its power, it needed to be swung and the energy transmitted through it, which required a process.
A gap appeared, and Chen Chuan seized the opportunity. Following the momentum of the whip, he stepped into its inner circle, almost instantly closing the distance and thrusting his sword forward!
Qi Qianyang's eyes widened, knowing that he couldn't let Chen Chuan advance any further. He spun around, and the rear end of the whip was brought up to block the incoming Snow Queen Saber.
In that instant, the long whip transformed from flexibility to rigidity, becoming as hard as stone.
A loud bang echoed as the two weapons collided, and where they touched, sparks of light burst and faded, resembling flickering embers.
However, as the whip's energy hadn't reached its peak, it could only maintain its rigidity for a moment. As the energy waned, Chen Chuan's sword light bent, and he slashed through the exposed gap.
Qi Qianyang's expression changed, as he had believed he had the upper hand against Chen Chuan. In their previous encounter, his Obedience Energy had withstood Chen Chuan's energy, so he had started this fight with full force, intending to catch Chen Chuan off guard and seize the advantage.
However, he realized that the energy Chen Chuan was using was different from before, and this slight deviation had forced him into a passive position after his first move.
At their level, once such a mistake occurred, it was almost impossible to recover, leaving Qi Qianyang with no choice but to defend passively.
Chen Chuan spun backwards, causing the whip to rotate and strike out, blocking the relentless onslaught of sword flashes. Each clash distorted the air with a tremor.
However, the situation became increasingly dire as every inch of Chen Chuan's advance increased the threat to Euseios Hross. Chen Chuan was systematically stripping away his advantageous space, and once he was fully enveloped by the sword's range, it would mean a beheading.
At this moment, all of Euseios Hross's strength was focused on countering each of Chen Chuan's attacks, leaving him no spare energy or opportunity to make other choices. It seemed he could only wait helplessly for death.
Euseios Hross was unwilling to surrender, and his eyes suddenly turned bloodshot. His skin also took on a reddish hue, and within the rising black smoke, a faint trace of blood-red energy appeared. He was preparing to use his last resort, something he hadn't anticipated needing so soon.
Just then, a flash of light caught his attention. A short spear was thrown into the fray, causing Chen Chuan's sword to deflect with a clang, sending the spear flying.
Qi Qianyang, witnessing this, saw the red light in his eyes fade. Seizing the opportunity, he quickly created some distance and turned to look, noticing Euseios Hross rising from the ground. The short spear had been his doing, and Qi Qianyang couldn't help but raise an eyebrow in appreciation.
Euseios Hross's body was still covered in cracks, indicating his injuries hadn't fully healed. He had intervened because he sensed Qi Qianyang's dire situation. If Qi Qianyang were to die, no one on the field would be able to stand against Chen Chuan. Euseios Hross's timely spear throw had helped Qi Qianyang escape from this perilous situation.
Chen Chuan glanced at Euseios Hross as well, but his gaze remained calm, soon returning to Qi Qianyang.
Qi Qianyang let out a soft 'hey,' and with a flick of his wrist, the whip unfurled. He stared intently at Chen Chuan, determined not to repeat his previous mistake.
Just then, a commotion erupted in the distance. A swarm of birds and insects took flight from the dense forest, darkening the sky as they scattered in all directions.
The unusual sight captured the attention of Qi Qianyang, Euseios Hross, and everyone around them. In the Fusion Zone, any change could be a potential threat.
The creatures seemed to be fleeing something, swiftly passing overhead like a dark cloud. Additionally, hidden creatures from the forest emerged, running wildly. This scene made everyone sense that something was amiss.
After a brief moment, the ground began to tremble, followed by a rushing sound like a tidal wave or a massive amount of sand rolling.
Qi Qianyang's expression changed as he had lived in the Fusion Zone for a long time and was familiar with such occurrences. He had a hunch about what was happening, even though he hadn't personally encountered it before.
A few seconds later, everyone witnessed a black line appearing in the distance, quickly spreading like a tidal wave. But with their exceptional eyesight, they soon realized it wasn't water but an endless swarm of black insects.
The insects were heading straight for them! Chen Chuan's eyes narrowed.
Were these... Insect Sand?
The Fusion Zone was known for two terrifying insect swarms: Moth Gleam and Insect Sand. Whichever type it was, their arrival was truly overwhelming, covering the sky and blocking out the sun. No matter how powerful one might be, getting caught in such a swarm would result in being devoured in an instant, leaving nothing behind.
Insect Sand was an extremely rare occurrence, and its appearance here suggested it might have been drawn by the Relic.
The faces of everyone present changed, even those who didn't know what it was understood that they couldn't withstand such a massive insect swarm.
Qi Qianyang turned to Chen Chuan and said, "Supervisor Chen, it seems our duel will have to be postponed." With that, he spun around and sprinted towards a specific location.
When Euseios Hross had been knocked down, the Relic had fallen from his body and rolled to the side. Qi Qianyang was making a beeline for it.
Simultaneously, he whistled, and a large bird hovering in the sky descended slightly, seemingly ready to retrieve the Relic and retreat.
But after only a few steps, Qi Qianyang felt something amiss behind him. He turned to block, and a stone exploded on the swinging whip with a loud bang. The force was immense, like a cannon blast, causing his whip-wielding hand to jerk, and he nearly lost his balance, stumbling forward.
He glanced back and saw a sword flash heading straight for him. It seemed there was no intention to withdraw or cease the battle. Cursing under his breath, he spun around and lashed out with the whip, drawing a massive arc from behind and striking at the approaching figure!
A deafening boom erupted where the weapons clashed.
This time, the impact wasn't limited to the point of contact between the two weapons. Beneath their feet, something seemed to awaken, causing a large section of the ground to rise while emitting a muffled rumble. The Relic rolled into a tear in the ground, disappearing from sight.
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