Chapter 755: Driving Away the Monster
Chapter 755: Driving Away the Monster
The monster woman seemed to have learned from her previous lesson, as her psychic power surged towards the tip of her staff with greater intensity this time. In this moment, her powerful mind seemed to forcibly alter the transformed tissue on the staff, causing the light to shine brighter than before.
Li Chuan still held his blade aloft, gazing upwards, waiting steadily in that position. The next instant, the staff and blade met, their psychic powers melding and compressing, and in a flash, they were both exhausted. Immediately after, their forces collided.
A loud 'dang' sounded as powerful energy conducted through the blade, and a ring of air ripples exploded outwards from the two combatants. The loud rumbling continued, and Li Chuan's body sank slightly, his second self causing the surrounding soil to flip outwards, even his feet sinking into the earth.
After this strike, the monster woman seemed to have found confidence, a ferocious smile appearing on her face. She raised her staff high and smashed it down once more.
Li Chuan noticed that she hadn't changed the trajectory of her staff, and his eyes flashed. He maintained the same stance as before, seemingly prepared to endure her attack. The staff, carrying a thunderous roar, smashed down again, and at the moment of contact, their psychic powers were once again exhausted. Then, their forces surged forth without hindrance.
This time, the monster woman unleashed her power advantage without restraint, concentrating almost all her strength into this strike. It seemed that she intended to crush Li Chuan with this blow.
However, this time, when the staff struck the blade, it felt as if the force had suddenly vanished, as if it had struck not a solid object but something incredibly resilient and flexible.
Li Chuan employed a soft blade technique, redirecting the force. For a moment, the staff seemed to stick to the blade, and he spun, causing the staff to twist rapidly, wrapping around several times before he pulled it outwards. The staff flew away with a whoosh, even the surrounding airflow being affected.
The monster woman had an incredibly strong grip, and the staff didn't slip from her hands, but she was still pulled forward by the force on the staff, taking two steps.
Li Chuan was ready, holding the long blade that was already raised high to one side. As she approached, he spun, slashing towards her neck.
The monster woman had released most of her power, and she couldn't dodge or adjust in time. But at the critical moment, the muscles on her neck moved strangely, collapsing inward, and her entire neck sank into her chest cavity. As a result, the blade struck her hard skull and cheek instead.
Since most of her psychic power was surging outwards, the psychic power here was only a thin layer, easily dissolved. The blade sliced into her face and head, initially making good progress, but soon encountered the same situation as before. Just as it was about to penetrate her brain, it was blocked once more.
Li Chuan realized this and didn't persist, swiftly withdrawing his blade. Taking advantage of her inability to fully control her power, he slashed at her head several more times, even splitting large chunks of her skull, exposing the brain beneath.
But as he saw the brain, it seemed to be writhing, as if it had its own consciousness, and it was enveloped in a faint, pale light.
Li Chuan's eyes narrowed at this sight, and he immediately deduced that it was an active brain, seemingly integrated with her body yet existing independently. It had its own layer of psychic protection, which explained why he couldn't defeat her in one go despite repeated attempts.
If that was the case, he needed to change his strategy.
At this moment, the monster woman finally grabbed her staff. She pulled on its end, turning sideways to smash it towards Li Chuan.
This strike was equally powerful, but Li Chuan saw that her preparation was inadequate, a desperate counter-attack born of frustration. She possessed some fighter's techniques but lacked the qualities of a true fighter.
Li Chuan seized upon this weakness, stepping back and lowering the tip of his blade. He focused his mind on the blade, and the light above grew brighter than before. As the staff swung sideways, he slashed upwards at an angle!
This strike targeted the same spot where their weapons had repeatedly clashed. With this strike, a scraping sound was heard, and the front end of the staff was instantly cut off! The remaining half of the staff swished past him.
Li Chuan, having anticipated this, adjusted his breathing calmly. He stepped forward, swinging the blade downwards, aiming at the half-exposed brain with a powerful chop! A loud bang sounded as the blade's light slashed through the brain, instantly dissolving most of its radiance. Before she could react, he shifted his breath, and the blade's light flashed again, striking down once more. This time, only a thin layer of light remained.
At this point, if the monster woman could have turned to block, she wouldn't have given him the chance for a third strike, and he was prepared for his next move.
However, the situation took an unexpected turn. The monster woman showed fear, let out a strange cry, and chose to flee without turning back.
This unexpected discovery made Chen Chuan pause, but upon further reflection, it made sense. After all, this body, in every aspect, didn't exhibit the traits of a fighter, lacking the unwavering determination typical of a martial artist.
At this moment, the brain in control seemed to prioritize self-preservation, opting to flee rather than fight to the death when directly threatened.
However, this strategy was the worst choice in combat, especially without a speed advantage. Fleeing without preparation was essentially offering oneself to the opponent.
Chen Chuan witnessed his opponent's back turned towards him, and without hesitation, he swung his blade, striking the opponent's back. As psychic power gathered, he slashed again, cutting through the tendons and muscles of the opponent's leg, causing them to stumble.
With lightning speed, he delivered another strike, severing the unprotected calf, causing the monster woman to lose support and fall. She rolled on the ground, creating a cloud of dust.
She tried to get up, but before she could move, a swift figure appeared in the distance. A swift blade of light tore through the dust, slicing through her already damaged lower jaw. Her head, along with the brain, flew into the air.
The brain landed with a loud crack on the distant ground, while the massive body lost all vitality and fell limp.
Chen Chuan approached slowly, holding his blade. As he looked down, he saw fear in the brain's expression, and he felt his second self being invaded, a psychic attack.
Chen Chuan remained calm, raising his blade. Suddenly, the brain leaped from the skull, attempting to invade him. But before it could, Chen Chuan stomped it back down, and the psychic power beneath his foot gradually dissolved it.
He grasped the hilt with both hands, aiming the tip downward, and thrust it into the brain with force!
This time, there was no resistance as the blade pierced the brain. The brain let out a shrill cry that pierced the eardrums, struggling fiercely. Chen Chuan stood firm, holding the hilt tightly, then twisted the blade half a turn.
After a while, the brain stopped moving entirely, and a strand of light emerged from the Snow Lady Sword, enveloping the brain. It seemed something was absorbed, and a sense of satisfaction was conveyed.
A moment later, the brain appeared to lose all moisture, becoming incredibly dry. As Chen Chuan lifted his blade, a cracking sound echoed, and the brain shattered into pieces, scattering on the ground.
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Chen Chuan turned to look at the distant body on the ground, which had also become incredibly brittle. The wind stirred, carrying away much of the debris. Soon, it was swept away by the wind, leaving only a charred mark on the ground.
Chen Chuan noticed that the half-jaw bone remained, and he bent down to pick it up, intending to take it with him. As a member of the Purification Sect, he always brought back a memento from each kill or expulsion, even if it was just a remnant of ashes. These mementos served as proof of his actions and his commitment to his duties.
At that moment, he faintly heard a sound of annoyance from the half-jaw bone, likely from the entity he had just defeated.
Chen Chuan had destroyed the entity's vessel, and it might hold a grudge against him. But as a member of the Purification Sect, he knew there would be many more opportunities to face such entities in the future, perhaps even hunting them down. He had no reason to be concerned.
Chen Chuan took a few steps, picked up the blade sheath from the ground, sheathed the Snow Lady Sword, and circled the area, ensuring that the ritual's effects were fully disrupted. He destroyed several critical nodes to prevent any chance of restoration.
Satisfied that there was no way to reverse the damage, he returned to search for Wen Manager's remains.
The camp seemed relatively untouched, with most items intact. He quickly located the tent belonging to the Skinner.
There weren't many tents in this camp of powerful fighters, and outside this particular tent hung several disassembled and re-assembled wing-like frames, a distinctive feature.
Chen Chuan entered the tent and soon found the box containing Wen Manager's remains.
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