Chapter 746: Thunderous Strike
Chapter 746: Thunderous Strike
After being knocked back by the powerful blow, the Thunder Twins rolled on the ground a few times to dissipate the force, propped themselves up with their hands, and looked forward, half-reclined.
Although their psychic power had managed to block the initial strike, the residual impact still numbed their bodies and injured some of their anomalous tissues, temporarily hindering their ability to make effective movements.
In an instant, they witnessed the horrifying scene of Euseios Hross being pierced through by a long spear, a sight that shocked them and sent a chill through their hearts.
Hross was an absolute leader among them, an idol they admired and strived to surpass. If anyone could break through the current limits, they unanimously believed it would be Hross.
Yet, even a figure of such caliber had been defeated after a brief exchange with Chen Chuan, and that too in a straightforward confrontation without any tricks, falling after just a few punches in a pure test of strength. This had a profound psychological impact on them.
At this moment, they watched as the tall figure, having dealt with Hross, calmly reached out and grabbed the longsword stuck in the ground nearby. His gaze then shifted towards their direction, causing the twins to tense up.
However, his eyes merely glanced over them and then moved towards Qi Qianyang. It seemed like he didn't care about them at all.
For a moment, the Thunder Twins felt a sense of relief, but this was quickly replaced by anger and shame at their own cowardice, along with a feeling of humiliation for being ignored.
Chen Chuan slowly turned around, once again facing the crowd with his sword in hand.
He stood at the edge of a crack in the ground, his clothes fluttering in the airflow, with thick white vapor rising from his shoulders, back, and limbs. As the ground beneath him gradually rose, the sky behind him seemed to move, and with the fallen Titan Hross by his side, the scene was awe-inspiring.
For a moment, not only the Thunder Twins but also the dozen or so scattered individuals standing in the field were shaken by the power and aura Chen Chuan exuded.
General Seraph's gray eyes were filled with apprehension. From the start, she 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 Zhang Wei could barely make out his movements, he couldn't find an opportunity to strike. It was as if Chen Chuan had anticipated and prepared for every possible move they might make.
As a commander, Zhang Wei still possessed strength, but he no longer had the same life-or-death determination as before. In the moment of his hesitation, the battle in front of him had already concluded, 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 risen from the ground. Qi Qianyang glanced at the slain Hross and clicked his tongue.
Even if he hadn't been knocked down earlier, it was impossible for him to support Hross. At most, he might have tried to attack Chen Chuan during an opening in his defense.
On the surface, Qi Qianyang appeared nonchalant, but his heart was filled with doubt and uncertainty. He couldn't imagine how, even with his strength doubled, he was still unable to match Chen Chuan.
Chen Chuan had just defeated him in a direct, full-force confrontation, not by exploiting his mistakes as before. If this was the case, repeating the fight would likely yield the same result.
Was there no other choice but to use that secret technique?
Although it hadn't worked earlier, he now had no choice but to employ it, needing some time to maximize its potential.
But now, he feared he didn't have that time...
As he pondered, he suddenly saw Chen Chuan's body sway, as if he was about to move. Qi Qianyang reacted instantly, swinging his whip to create a circle of shadows in front of him.
A loud explosion followed, and the sword that had been causing Qi Qianyang's heart to palpitate indeed rushed forward, clashing with the whip again. Simultaneously, a powerful force was transmitted, and this was only the residual force after the whip had absorbed some of the impact. The destructive power of a direct hit was unimaginable.
Qi Qianyang could have used his strength to deflect and neutralize the force, but Chen Chuan's attacks were too swift and powerful. Each whip strike required maximum strength and speed to keep up with Chen Chuan's deadly slashes, leaving no room for intricate maneuvers. It had become a pure contest of strength.
As the sword advanced, 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 sacrifices would have to be made.
With a whistle, the large bird that had been hovering overhead dove down like an arrow towards Chen Chuan's back. But as it approached, a flash of sword light sliced through the air, followed by a piercing scream. Chen Chuan held the sword diagonally, and the bird flew past him, rolling on the ground several times before becoming silent, leaving behind only the sound of its dying cries and scattered feathers.
Qi Qianyang had no time for regrets as he seized the opportunity to launch a counter-offensive with his whip. He shouted at the Thunder Twins, "Hey, you two! Do you want to live? If so, buy me some time! Not much, just a few seconds will do!"
Sigward, hearing his words, looked towards the direction of the fight and asked Sylva, "What should we do? Should we leave?"
Sylva replied, "Don't be ridiculous. We can't escape. In a few hours, night will fall, and those disgusting bugs will be on our tail. By tomorrow, we'd be their feces. We might as well fight here and try to kill this guy if he wasn't lying."
"Besides, as company property, surrender isn't even an option for us."
"We have no way out, right?" Sigward hesitated. "So, should we use that?"
Sylva made a quick decision. "Use it!"
The two retrieved the experimental drug from their storage box, tearing open the tightly sealed wrapper to reveal a deep purple pill, which they placed under their tongues.
This drug specifically enhanced their speed and mental abilities, granting them increased psychic power.
However, the drug was still in the experimental stage, and its use would undoubtedly lead to a period of unconsciousness. Even if they won, they wouldn't be able to protect themselves afterward. But it seemed that if they didn't use it, they would be next after Chen Chuan dealt with Qi Qianyang.
As they held the drug in their mouths, their hearts began to race, and their blood surged through their veins. Their senses became abnormally sharp, and a surge of power coursed through their limbs, making them eager to unleash it.
A faint gleam of psychic energy shone in their eyes, and their spirits soared with excitement. After a few quick breaths, they exchanged a glance and a nod, and in an instant, they were off, leaving behind a trail of dust.
Chen Chuan sensed the change and swiftly shifted his longsword, feeling two surges of energy attacking him from both sides. A series of booming sounds erupted as the twins rushed past him, leaving behind swirling clouds of dust.
The Thunder Twins felt a freedom they had never experienced before. This speed was beyond their previous capabilities, and they nearly screamed with exhilaration as they ran at full speed.
After their initial charge, they crossed paths, creating a trail resembling a tail feather, and then turned back, pounding the ground and pushing through the air to charge at Chen Chuan again.
Qi Qianyang, witnessing their attack, felt a surge of excitement, but he didn't join the fight. He didn't trust these two, and he knew that even with their enhanced strength, they could only delay the inevitable for a moment. The critical battle still depended on him.
He retreated, leaping backward, and then began to employ a breathing technique.
This was an improved version of the "Ultimate Inversion" from the Jingxiu Sect, a method that combined spiritual power and physical strength. Once unleashed, it could suppress all incoming attacks, freeing him from any external forces.
His greatest fear in fighting Chen Chuan was the clash of physical strength. If he could overcome this weakness, he wouldn't be at a clear disadvantage.
Furthermore, this technique also temporarily enhanced the explosive power of his anomalous body, and with this boost, he was unafraid to engage Chen Chuan head-on.
This technique, however, came at a cost. Every second it was active, it consumed his anomalous body and life force. Under normal circumstances, he could maintain this state for dozens of seconds, but in his current condition, he could sustain it for about two minutes.
As he breathed, his eyes began to glow with a crimson light.
Chen Chuan, sensing the change, raised his arm and held his sword horizontally, his calm gaze fixed on the outside world. Suddenly, a flash of light passed by his side, slicing open his uniform sleeve. Another flash followed, leaving a slight slash mark on his shoulder. These were the result of the twins' extreme speed, which also brought immense cutting power.
Unperturbed, Chen Chuan stood his ground, his spirit focused. In his eyes, the world seemed to slow down, and the trajectories of the two figures became clear.
Just as the two figures approached again, Chen Chuan lifted his sword. With a swift slash, he cut through one of the figures, sending their body flying. Then, with a swift reverse stab, he pierced Sigward's head. Sigward's body, like a flag caught in a gust of wind, fluttered forward before hanging motionless.
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(End of Chapter)
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