Chapter 754: Deposition
Chapter 754: Deposition
...Transcending the typical definition of a fighter.
Chen Chuan noticed this phrase because, as humans have their limits, there should theoretically be an ultimate peak. Teacher Xue's words seemed to surpass this limit.
This was evident from the body, which was covered in psychic power.
It's worth mentioning that surpassing this limit doesn't necessarily equate to becoming a fighter. According to his understanding, a fighter is a truly different level of existence.
Suddenly, the ground beneath his feet bulged outwards, and several charred corpses crawled out, not just here, but many similar things were emerging from the outskirts as well.
The first few corpses that emerged rushed towards him.
After seeing this, Chen Chuan waved his hand outwards, and a rumbling sound like rolling thunder reverberated through the air. These corpses seemed to be pushed by an unmatched force and were flung backwards with a loud boom.
This was just a simple display of Cloud Burst Power, and it was done from a distance. The effect was astonishing; the mud beneath his feet formed a shockwave pattern, and the charred corpses that were flung away shattered into pieces upon impact.
Even so, the surrounding charred corpses seemed unaffected, and they appeared ready to launch an attack.
Teacher Xue, standing beside him, said, "You've entered the domain of that being, which is also the area where those beings excel. You should have seen the Active Consciousness Body's realistic training in school; this is also the power of the domain, but when used in the Fusion Zone, it's much more stable and effective than in Central City.
In this domain, she has a significant advantage. She can even continuously regenerate and send these things to attack you. As long as the domain's power isn't exhausted, you'll never be able to eliminate them. Moreover, this is sustained by their mental power, which is also superior to yours. So, it won't be exhausted before your physical strength runs out. However..."
He extended his hand and lightly patted an empty space, and a crisp sound reverberated, like the shattering of glass. The entire domain suddenly developed cracks.
"The technique is too crude," he said. "It's likely due to insufficient solid power to construct it. Her body's power and mind are not in harmony, leaving many loopholes. So, a slight interference is all it takes."
As he finished speaking, the surrounding scene completely shattered.
Chen Chuan found himself back in the camp he had just visited. He looked at the woman in front of him, who seemed to be possessed by the power of another being.
He drew the sheath of the Snow Queen Saber to one side and pointed the blade sideways, saying, "She seems to be yearning for something."
Teacher Xue replied, "It's not her yearning, but the desire of that being. For these beings to infiltrate our world, they need a body capable of bearing them. This either requires a massive amount of power for transformation or the acquisition of a more suitable body.
This body appears inadequate, and it must sustain itself by consuming its kind. But fighters, especially those with robust physiques, can better withstand their power. You've clearly caught the attention of that being, who wants you to become its next vessel."
He looked at the woman, who resembled a monster. "This body has surpassed the limits of ordinary people beyond the third limit, but it's evident that it hasn't undergone much adjustment, leading to overall disharmony.
Mentally, she has an absolute advantage. Still, if she unleashes her power recklessly, her body will collapse prematurely. You have a chance against her."
He smiled and said, "Leave the rest to you. I trust you can handle it."
Chen Chuan replied without hesitation, "Of course."
Even if he wasn't an investigation supervisor, as a member of the Pure Sect, he had the obligation and responsibility to deal with these infiltrating beings.
Teacher Xue smiled and walked towards him. When he glanced back, he realized that Teacher Xue had disappeared.
When the domain shattered, the woman seemed to sense something and showed some apprehension towards Chen Chuan. But as soon as Teacher Xue's image vanished, she became active again, raising her long stick and howling as she smashed it towards him.
Chen Chuan observed the stick's approach and noticed a faint radiance enveloping its tip. He moved his mind, and his second self instantly merged with him, and he retreated two steps.
The stick smashed into the ground in front of him, creating a shockwave that sent mud flying outwards at high speed, accompanied by a cloud of dust.
The opponent didn't stop. Using the rebounding force, they straightened the stick and twisted their body, thrusting it towards Chen Chuan again.
Chen Chuan didn't rush forward but retreated once more.
He recognized the opponent's use of a stick technique in the style of the First People, designed for fighting dangerous creatures, not just humans. Many of the moves seemed meaningless.
For example, a staff strike that was meant to be a stab was instead executed with an upward lifting motion, a technique used to topple large-bodied creatures.
The second strike missed him, and the woman lifted the end of the staff, swinging the staff up and around in a circle. With a whoosh, she smashed it down towards him, the powerful staff force tearing through the air.
Chen Chuan had now recognized her technique. No wonder she was said to be uncoordinated; her strength was sufficient, but she couldn't fully utilize her overall power.
As the staff came down, Chen Chuan didn't use the Snow Queen Saber to block it. Instead, he clenched his fist, and a faint light blossomed from it. He punched towards the staff.
As the staff descended, the psychic power on both sides instantly neutralized each other.
Although the woman had an abundance of psychic power, not much of it could be channeled into the staff. This was because such power required anomalous tissue to carry it, and the staff had limited anomalous tissue, limiting the amount of power it could gather. Furthermore, this might not have been her preferred method, further reducing the power. By the time the staff and fist met, the psychic power on the staff had been exhausted, while the faint light on Chen Chuan's fist still remained.
With a bang, Chen Chuan took a half-step back, while the staff was lifted high into the air by the psychic power, causing the woman to stumble backward.
Chen Chuan dug his feet into the ground and lunged forward, instantly closing the distance between them. Despite her large size and physical advantage, her lack of coordination made her movements appear sluggish, a significant disadvantage in actual combat.
As he approached, he landed a punch on her shoulder, which was also protected by psychic power. However, compared to the power displayed on the staff, the force here was ample, and a single punch was not enough to neutralize it. After the first punch, without waiting for the impact, he quickly released the Snow Queen Saber with his other hand and followed up with another punch. The remaining faint light on the staff was instantly extinguished, and his fist landed solidly on it!
The woman was already retreating, and this punch directly disrupted her balance, causing her to lean back. Chen Chuan grabbed the hilt of the saber, which had not yet fallen, and swiftly lifted it, slashing down towards her body!
The point of entry for this slash was precisely where the psychic power had been extinguished earlier. The blade sliced through that spot and continued downward with ease.
With a scraping sound, the entire shoulder and arm were severed and flew away!
Having lost an arm, the woman struggled to maintain her balance, staggering sideways for a few steps before falling to the side and bracing herself with her hand.
Chen Chuan's successful strike gave her no time to catch her breath. Riding the momentum, he spun the saber and slashed downward towards her again.
At this moment, a glint of bright light shone from one of the woman's eyes.
Chen Chuan's second self instantly faded, but he seemed unaffected. He slashed at her head, and as the psychic power on her head rapidly dissipated, he stepped back, gripping the saber with both hands and gathering strength. With a swift forward thrust, he stabbed directly into the woman's eye socket, eliciting a painful wail from her.
However, after the saber had penetrated a little, it was halted by a resistant force.
Chen Chuan's eyes flashed, and without hesitation, he leaped backward, creating a distance of four to five meters. Just then, a loud boom sounded as the staff swept past his feet, the powerful force of the strike creating a gust of wind that sent his clothes and scarf flying backward.
After steadying himself, Chen Chuan switched the saber to his right hand and looked ahead.
The woman stood up, and a faint light appeared in her damaged eye. Similarly, light emanated from the severed shoulder, where flesh wriggled, and tendrils grew from the wound, quickly forming a new arm. However, it was unlike the original, resembling twisted and tangled roots knotted together.
She let out a roar and charged towards Chen Chuan, brandishing the staff at him once more.
As Chen Chuan retreated, he observed the flaws in her technique, but soon noticed that after her initial setback, her technique had noticeably improved, with many unnecessary movements eliminated. This was a sign of her adapting and changing.
To prevent her from further adapting, he needed to seize the opportunity and finish her off swiftly.
He realized that while she had a significant amount of psychic power, it might be due to her body and mind being uncoordinated, causing the power to fluctuate, and it seemed to move wherever it was needed.
Chen Chuan paused, took a breath, and as a surge of energy coursed through his skin, he gripped the saber with both hands, raising it to block the incoming staff.
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