Chapter 787: The Bestowed Form of the Unusual
Chapter 787: The Bestowed Form of the Unusual
Chen Chuan found the terms acceptable, not solely due to the compensation offered by the Municipal Parliament, as cultivation resources were indeed crucial, but they weren't unobtainable elsewhere.
What he valued more was the fact that Long Xiang was willing to fight him.
His second self, having returned to the starting point once more, needed a worthy opponent to grow again, and finding one of sufficient caliber wasn't easy.
Whether it was what Principal Yao had said or what he learned afterward, it was clear that fighters, due to the energy they accumulated for cultivation and life-or-death battles, would generally avoid unnecessary fights.
Even when fighters had disputes, the winner might not truly be victorious, so unless it was a fundamental conflict, combat as a solution was often the last resort.
Long Xiang's willingness to fight him this time was likely to provide an explanation to his sect and also because the Municipal Parliament was willing to offer compensation for the battle.
Looking at Long Xiang, Chen Chuan said, "Then let's do it."
Seeing Chen Chuan's agreement, Long Xiang's cold expression softened slightly, but he soon turned serious again. "The National Highway isn't suitable for a fight. Let's go a little further outside."
Chen Chuan had no objections. The two men left the highway and headed into the wasteland on one side.
Beyond the checkpoint of the highway was a vast open area. Since many tried to bypass the checkpoint to enter the Central City, there used to be numerous patrol vehicles outside the quarantine zone.
However, today, not a single patrol car was in sight. Even the armed bandits in the wasteland seemed to have disappeared, and high above, several airships could be seen patrolling, though they were currently quite distant from Chen Chuan and Long Xiang.
One airship, however, hovered right above them, at a height of two to three kilometers. This location wasn't entirely within the safe zone, but all parties within the Central City needed to be informed of the situation here. As they had reached the edge of the Field Domain of the Central City, the Field Domain had become extremely weak. Therefore, this airship was responsible for transmitting Field Domain signals in this area, and it had to remain here, no matter how dangerous it was.
Chen Chuan and Long Xiang walked about two kilometers away from the road. They exchanged a glance and a nod, then headed towards each other, stopping about a hundred meters apart. Since it was just a single bout, neither of them used weapons or similar tools.
Long Xiang unbuttoned his shirt and ran his fingers through his hair, starting from his forehead. A flash of light flickered in his deep black eyes, and soon, a faint radiance emanated from his body, quickly transforming into a deep blue hue, flickering like flames. The surrounding dust was repelled in concentric circles.
Chen Chuan was still wearing his Handling Bureau uniform. A faint glow appeared on his body at almost the same moment, but it soon turned into a white mist, rising like steam. He seemed to be enveloped in a jade-white fog, and even the tiny pebbles around him floated along with the mist.
This scene was captured by the airship's Amplified Field Domain and transmitted to the Central City. At this moment, the Government Hall was closely monitoring the situation, and the Municipal Parliament was also watching anxiously. They needed to accurately gauge the danger level of Chen Chuan through this bout.
The United Federation and the Linax Federation were equally attentive, including the fighter Prabakar from Linax. He was observing the bout through the Field Domain of the White Bird Zone.
Chen Chuan and Long Xiang stood facing each other, and even before they engaged in combat, their Biological Field Domains had already started to expand outward. Soon, the edges of their domains collided, creating fine cracks where they touched.
This sight astonished many who had never witnessed a fighter's battle before. Some who understood the intricacies were surprised to see that although Chen Chuan had just broken through his limits, his invisible barrier seemed more stable, and the area he occupied was larger.
The United Federation's liaison officer, currently aboard Prabakar's airship, watched this scene and bowed to Prabakar. "Master, it seems that Chen Director might have the upper hand here."
Prabakar said, "The Biological Field Domain is a manifestation of one's fundamental life force. Judging by this, Chen Director is indeed superior.
However, the Biological Field Domain can be expanded and intensified at will, but it consumes life energy. Sometimes, to seize the initiative and momentum, one might consciously amplify their Field Domain. It's challenging to determine the winner solely based on appearances.
From what I can see, Chen Director has a very solid foundation, and Long doesn't seem intent on competing in this aspect. Unless something unexpected happens, Long will likely make the first move soon."
Meanwhile, at the battlefield, the collision of their Field Domains continued for a while, and it was evident that Chen Chuan had the upper hand. His Field Domain gradually pushed against Long Xiang's.
Long Xiang, seeing his Field Domain being squeezed and pushed back, with cracks increasing, decided not to persist. He took the initiative and charged forward.
As Chen Chuan's body surged with a powerful attacking force, the field domains of both parties cracked and shattered in an instant, and he, with a streak of blue flame, rushed forward like a meteor. A vortex swirled behind him, leaving a trail of dust in its wake.
Despite the seemingly simple charge, it carried an astonishing momentum, leaving those who managed to catch a glimpse of the scene in awe.
Chen Chuan watched his opponent approach, his gaze calm without any excessive movements. He stood with one foot forward, his body slightly tilted, lowering his center of gravity, and his hands loosely clenched.
Just as the opponent charged towards him, about to collide with his formidable momentum, Chen Chuan suddenly clenched his rear hand into a fist and twisted his body. This punch, coming from behind, pierced through the shadow of the descending punch, reaching the opponent's face.
Long Xiang's heart skipped a beat; he hadn't expected Chen Chuan's punching speed to be so fast. At this critical moment, he could only slightly shift his body, using his other hand to block the punch. It was evident that he hadn't used his full strength initially, but was prepared to change tactics at any moment, allowing him to adjust in time.
However, what surprised him even more was the unexpected strength and stability of the force transmitted through the punch; his blocking hand barely managed to hold it back. The punch landed squarely on his cheek, and the platinum glow and blue flame collided in an instant.
Time seemed to freeze for a moment, and Long Xiang's body and the blue glow vanished in the blink of an eye. At the same moment, a huge cloud of dust erupted hundreds of meters away, followed by a thunderous roar that echoed through the air.
The viewers saw the field domain screen tremble violently, distorting the scene and figures within. Slowly, the screen froze into a patchwork of colors, and they could barely make out two glowing figures, one still in place and the other seemingly vanished.
The field domains around them, disrupted by the battle, would have been completely blurred if it weren't for the amplifying field domain from the airship above.
The Municipal Parliament, with a vested interest in the outcome of this battle, was eager to know the current situation. They ordered their subordinates to adjust the field domain, but to no avail. Only when the impact weakened could they see the scene clearly, and what they witnessed shocked them.
Chen Chuan stood there unharmed, while Long Xiang had disappeared, seemingly having lost the upper hand in the previous exchange. Their expressions changed as they realized this.
After knocking Long Xiang away with a punch, Chen Chuan glanced at the distant cloud of dust but didn't pursue him further.
This battle wasn't a life-or-death struggle, and his opponent had been polite throughout. There was no need to beat him to a pulp.
"I want to see how Long Xiang responds after experiencing my strength and speed. What countermeasures will he use?"
From within the cloud of dust, Long Xiang's laughter echoed, sounding arrogant at first, but Chen Chuan knew it was just his way of speaking.
Indeed, Long Xiang's deep voice soon followed: "In the old dynasty, military officials who reached our current limit were often granted titles to honor their might. In the old religion, there was a different system. Those who reached this limit, based on their potential, would often be given titles related to mountains, rivers, the sun, and the moon, or legends of deities.
"Chen Director, the path I've chosen is that of the 'Embraced Unusual Form.' In the old times, I would have been a 'River God.' My cultivation path is that of the 'Dragon God Form.'"
As he spoke, the figure within the dust slowly rose, exceeding the height of a normal person and reaching four meters.
As the gray dust was pushed away by the biological field domain, Long Xiang emerged. His outermost layer of clothing had completely torn, leaving only the bio-material-made protective suit underneath.
His body swelled, his limbs thick and robust, with a muscular build. His skin seemed to have scale-like patterns, but they were hidden beneath the surface.
His facial features remained mostly unchanged, but a pair of horns appeared on his head, floating and swaying backward. This sight, combined with the radiant glow and his powerful physique, made him look exceptionally majestic.
He faced Chen Chuan, clenching his fists and striking them together with a loud clang, like metal colliding. He let out a deep laugh, like rolling thunder, and continued, "It's said that if one continues on this path, they might truly cultivate the Dragon Transformation. Chen Director, you probably haven't chosen your path yet, right? Be careful, because with this form, my temper might be a bit unpredictable, and I might not be able to control myself at times."
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