Chapter 746: Lightning Strike
Chapter 746: Lightning Strike
After being knocked back by the blow, the Thunder Twins rolled on the ground several times to dissipate the force, propping themselves up with their hands and looking up.
Although their psychic power had blocked the initial strike, the impact still numbed their bodies, and some of their altered tissues were injured, leaving them temporarily unable to make effective movements.
They then witnessed Heros being pierced by a spear, a sight that shocked them to the core.
Heros was the undisputed leader among them, the object of their admiration and pursuit. If anyone could break through the current limits, they unanimously believed it would be Heros.
Yet, even such a person had been defeated after a brief exchange with Chen Chuan, and that too in a straightforward confrontation without any tricks, falling in a pure test of strength after just a few punches. This had a profound psychological impact on them.
At this moment, they saw the tall figure finish off Heros, then calmly retrieve the longsword stuck in the ground nearby. As his gaze shifted towards their direction, the twins tensed up.
But his eyes merely glanced over them, then turned towards Qi Qianyang, seemingly unconcerned about the twins.
The Thunder Twins, brother and sister, momentarily relaxed, but then felt a mix of anger, shame, and humiliation for being overlooked.
Chen Chuan slowly turned around, once again facing the group with his sword.
He stood at the edge of a rift, his clothes billowing in the wind, with thick white vapor rising from his shoulders and limbs. As the ground beneath him rose, the sky behind him seemed to move, and with the fallen giant, Heros, at his feet, the scene was awe-inspiring.
Not just the Thunder Twins, but the scattered dozen or so people still standing in the area, all felt the power and momentum Chen Chuan exuded.
General Saber's grey eyes were filled with apprehension. From the start, he and the others had remained stationary, neither attacking nor attempting to seize the relic and flee.
The others lacked the strength to even see Chen Chuan's movements clearly. Although he could barely make out a glimpse, he couldn't find an opening. It felt like any move he made would be futile, as if Chen Chuan had anticipated every one of their actions.
As a commander, he still had some strength, but he no longer possessed the reckless courage he once had. In this moment of hesitation, the outcome at the front had already been decided, and now he had to consider not how to attack, but how to safely retreat.
Chen Chuan paid little attention to the remaining individuals, focusing solely on Qi Qianyang, who had just climbed to his feet. Qi Qianyang glanced at the slain Heros and clicked his tongue.
Even if he hadn't been knocked down earlier, he wouldn't have been able to support Heros. At most, he might have exploited an opening in Chen Chuan's attack.
Though Qi Qianyang appeared unconcerned, his heart was filled with uncertainty. He couldn't fathom how, even with his strength doubled, he still couldn't withstand Chen Chuan's offense.
Chen Chuan had just defeated him in a direct confrontation, not by capitalizing on his previous mistakes. If he couldn't withstand Chen Chuan's attacks, repeating the fight would likely yield the same result.
Could he use that secret technique?
Although it hadn't worked earlier, he had no choice but to attempt it again, seeking to maximize its potential.
But now wasn't the time...
As he pondered, Chen Chuan's body swayed, signaling an attack. Qi Qianyang reacted instantly, swinging his whip to create a circle of shadows in front of him.
A loud blast echoed as the sword light that made his heart palpitate arrived in an instant, clashing with the whip once more. A powerful force followed, and this was just the residual force after the whip absorbed some of the impact. One could only imagine the destructive power of a direct hit.
Qi Qianyang could have used his strength to vary his movements and dissipate the force, but Chen Chuan's attacks were too swift and powerful. Each whip strike required maximum force and speed to keep up with Chen Chuan's lethal blows, leaving no room for intricate maneuvers. It was a straightforward power struggle.
As the sword light pressed forward, Qi Qianyang had no choice but to retreat, trying to create more space for defense. However, based on the previous fight, he knew he couldn't hold out for long, and some sacrifices had to be made.
With a whistle, the large bird that had been hovering above swooped down like an arrow, aiming for Chen Chuan's back. But as it approached, a sword light flashed beneath it, followed by a piercing shriek. Chen Chuan raised his sword, and the bird flew past him, rolling several times on the ground before becoming still. Only the sound of its dying cries and scattered feathers remained in the air.
Qi Qianyang didn't have time for regrets. Seizing the opportunity, he swiftly shifted from defense to offense, launching an attack on Chen Chuan. Simultaneously, he shouted towards the Thunder Twins, "Hey, you two! Do you want to live? If you do, buy me some time! Not much, just ten seconds or so!"
Sigvard heard him and looked towards the direction of the fight, asking, "Sylva? What should we do? Should we leave?"
Sylva replied, "Don't be ridiculous. We can't get away. In a few hours, it'll be dark, and with those disgusting bugs chasing us, you'll be their meal by tomorrow. We have a chance to kill this guy if he wasn't lying.
Besides, as company property, surrender isn't an option for us."
"We're out of options, aren't we?" Sigvard hesitated.
"Then, should we use it?"
"Yes, use it!" Sylva decided firmly.
The two reached into the inner pocket of their protective suits and retrieved a deep purple pill, the company-issued drug. Tearing open the tightly sealed package, they placed the pill under their tongues.
This drug was designed to specifically enhance their speed and boost their psychic powers, giving them an edge in combat.
However, the drug was still in the experimental stage, and its known side effect was a temporary loss of consciousness. Even if they won, they wouldn't be able to protect themselves afterward. But if they didn't use it now, Chen Chuan would finish off Qi Qianyang, and they would be next.
As they placed the drug under their tongues, their hearts began to race, and their blood surged through their veins. Their senses heightened, and a surge of power coursed through their bodies, making them eager to unleash it.
Their eyes glinted with a faint psychic glow, and their spirits soared with excitement. After a few deep breaths, they nodded at each other and vanished from their original positions.
Chen Chuan felt a disturbance and swiftly shifted his blade, blocking two incoming forces. A series of loud explosions echoed from his sides, leaving behind trails of dust.
The Thunder Twins had never felt such exhilaration. This speed was beyond their previous capabilities. If they weren't running at full speed, they might have shouted in excitement.
They dashed out, crossed paths behind Chen Chuan, and traced a swallow-like trajectory, turning back in a wide arc. Pushing off the ground, they rushed towards Chen Chuan again.
Qi Qianyang's spirits lifted at their attack, but he didn't join in. He knew these two weren't trustworthy, and even with their enhanced strength, they could only delay the inevitable. The key to victory lay in his own hands.
He retreated, flying backward, and then stood firm, initiating a breathing technique.
This was the "Ultimate Inversion," a secret technique derived from the Jingxiu Sect's teachings. It combined mental focus and physical power, allowing him to suppress incoming forces and become immune to their effects.
Qi Qianyang's greatest weakness in his fight with Chen Chuan was his vulnerability to force impacts. With this technique, he could overcome that weakness and avoid being dominated.
Additionally, the technique temporarily boosted his altered organism's explosive power, making him unafraid of a direct confrontation with Chen Chuan.
However, the technique also came at a cost. Every second it was active, it consumed his altered organism and life force. Normally, he could sustain it for only a few dozen seconds, but in his current state, he could maintain it for about two minutes.
As he breathed, his eyes began to glow with a crimson light.
Chen Chuan raised his blade, his calm gaze fixed on the outside. Suddenly, a flash of light passed by his side, and his uniform was sliced open. Another flash followed, leaving a shallow cut on his shoulder. These were the result of force friction, and the extreme speed also brought powerful cutting power.
Unfazed, Chen Chuan stood his ground, his focus unwavering. In his eyes, the world seemed to slow down, and the two figures' trajectories became clear.
Just as the two figures approached, Chen Chuan lifted his blade. With a swift slash, he cut through one of the figures, sending them flying. Then, with a quick reverse stab, he pierced Sigvard's head, causing his body to flutter like a flag in the wind before going limp and hanging motionless.
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(End of Chapter)
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