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Chapter 788: The Hidden Power Within
Chapter 788: The Hidden Power Within
The onlookers in Zhongxincheng witnessed the transformation of Long Xiang, and many were astonished by his appearance, which exuded an otherworldly aura.
However, the high-ranking officials mostly maintained their composure, knowing that at the level of a fighter, one could no longer be regarded as an ordinary person.
The liaison officer on the airship observed Long Xiang's change, swallowing hard as he glanced at Prabakar. The master's tall and imposing figure stood out, seemingly accepting the situation without hesitation.
Chen Chuan glanced ahead, sensing that Long Xiang's transformation wasn't limited to his physical size; even the bio field domain around him had expanded by several circles, indicating a significant enhancement in his physical attributes.
But that wasn't all; during the previous battle with Wei Guo Chan, the latter had also manifested a six-armed form. It was hard to determine who was stronger, as Yao Zhiyi had mentioned that his brute strength was a perfect counter to Wei Guo Chan's skill, suppressing the latter's ability to showcase his true power.
Combat ability wasn't solely determined by apparent strength; it relied on battle strategies and performance in the heat of battle. Yet, one aspect couldn't be overlooked...
As Chen Chuan stared at his opponent, Long Xiang suddenly clenched his fist, and a large patch of blue light flashed across it. In the next instant, this beam of light traversed hundreds of meters, reaching Chen Chuan's face.
A loud boom echoed as Chen Chuan stood firm, casually swatting away the highly concentrated spiritual flame with a flick of his hand. Then, he watched as Long Xiang's body rapidly enlarged before his eyes.
Chen Chuan's gaze fixed on the blue flame, and he kicked it. This time, Long Xiang was prepared for his speed, meeting the kick with a punch. In a flash, their feet and fists collided, and the shimmering flames on their bodies seemed to merge.
Long Xiang's face contorted with ferocity, as if he was trying to unleash every ounce of strength within his body to push Chen Chuan away. However, as the momentum dissipated, he couldn't achieve this, and instead, as his own power waned, an unstoppable force surged from Chen Chuan, sending him flying backward once more.
Chen Chuan kicked him away and then spread his arms outward, leaning forward.
Indeed, combat required adaptability in the heat of battle, but only when the power and speed of the combatants were relatively balanced. If the opposite were true, all the aforementioned factors would be rendered useless.
As Chen Chuan's body formed an angle with the ground, his kicking leg slapped against the ground with a loud 'pa' sound, propelling him forward in an instant. He reached Long Xiang, who was still in mid-air, and mercilessly smashed his fist down again.
Long Xiang could only barely deflect the attack, trying to dodge Chen Chuan's assault. However, Chen Chuan didn't retreat; instead, he adjusted his position in mid-air and landed a solid punch on Long Xiang's waist and abdomen. The two brilliant lights exploded for a moment, and Long Xiang's body seemed to fold up as he flew backward.
Chen Chuan's feet landed on the ground, and he stomped again. As cracks appeared on the ground beneath him, he surged forward once more, reaching above Long Xiang, who was still in the air, and delivered another punch!
When the second punch landed, Long Xiang's blue light nearly dispersed, and with the third punch, the light scattered abruptly. A loud explosion erupted from below, and countless dirt and dust burst into the air. Chen Chuan had literally hammered Long Xiang into the ground.
Chen Chuan's feet touched the ground again, emitting a soft sound. He looked down at the large crater below, where Long Xiang had revealed the River God Dragon God form. For Chen Chuan, the only difference was that he could now fight without restraint, no longer needing to hold back.
Dirt and rocks scattered outwards, settling after a while, while the dust filled the air around them.
Long Xiang lay in the crater below, mostly buried in dirt, with his limbs seemingly embedded in the crater wall. One of his arms was twisted unnaturally, and his abdomen, along with his ribs, had a sunken pit as if a chunk had been gouged out.
The airship's crew above did their best to stabilize the bio field domain, transmitting the scene through the domain signal to various domain screens.
Once the domain signal stabilized, those who witnessed the scene were filled with astonishment and disbelief, and many felt their scalp tingling.
Initially, they had thought this would be an evenly matched battle, with Chen Chuan likely at a disadvantage since he had only recently broken his limits and might not yet have complete control over his power.
But what they hadn't anticipated was that Long Xiang was the one overwhelmed from the start, almost as if Chen Chuan had dominated the fight.
The liaison officer on the airship watched with intense anxiety, wiping the sweat-soaked clothes. He turned to Prabakar and, after taking a deep breath, asked tentatively, "Master, is... is that Chen Supervisor the winner?"
Prabakar smiled and replied, "That depends on how far those two are willing to go. As of now, neither has won, nor has either lost."
The liaison officer was stunned for a moment. How could the fight have reached this point without a clear winner?
Prabakar turned to look at Chen Chuan, who was standing there. He noticed that Chen's body was almost as clean as it had been before the fight began, with barely any dust on him. It was hard to tell how much strength he had actually used.
"Indeed, Chen Chuan has exceeded my expectations. I didn't realize his foundation was so solid. It seems that his accumulation before breaking the limit must have been very substantial," Prabakar remarked with admiration.
The liaison officer seemed to understand, but his attention was soon drawn back to the screen as it flickered with activity once more.
Lying there, Long Xiang's body seemed to stir again. Under his skin, hard scales had grown, covering the surface, and his fingertips had sprouted sharp, sturdy nails. His body had become significantly thicker, and his injuries appeared to have healed completely.
He then flipped himself over and sat up. Although his protective suit was mostly torn, his sturdy body was covered with a layer of scale-like armor, and in some places, altered tissue had formed knots, resembling an old-fashioned suit of armor.
When he stood up, even in the pit, he was significantly taller than Chen Chuan, reaching over six meters. The spiritual flame that had almost dissipated after the previous strikes now spread out once more, and its power seemed even stronger than before. As he looked at Chen Chuan, a new fierceness appeared in his eyes.
Chen Chuan calmly returned his gaze.
After a brief standoff, Long Xiang seemed ready to make his move again. But this time, before he could throw a punch, Chen Chuan suddenly vanished from his original spot and leaped forward, punching towards Long Xiang's face.
Long Xiang raised his hand to block, but the punch slammed into his arm and rebounded back onto his head. The bio-field domain outside cracked with a 'ka' sound, causing him to lean back. Before he could adjust, Chen Chuan's second punch was already upon him. The powerful strike landed on his chest and abdomen, and their spiritual flames clashed violently. The blue flame on Long Xiang's body flickered wildly, like a flame in a strong wind, almost extinguishing.
Long Xiang involuntarily bent over, and Chen Chuan's third strike followed—a palm strike from below. The strike hit the root of his palm, which was almost devoid of flame protection, and the powerful blow sent his massive body flying out of the pit. He drew an arc in the air before crashing down onto the distant ground.
Chen Chuan held his raised palm for a moment, then clenched it into a fist. White smoke rose from his arm and fist like steam, and at the same moment, the light around his body seemed to surge upwards.
"Haha, stop... hahaha... no, no more... cough, cough... let's stop here..."
Long Xiang, lying there, frantically waved his hands towards Chen Chuan, signaling him to stop. The ferocity in his eyes gradually faded, and the scales and altered tissue on his body quickly retracted. He slowly returned to his initial normal state, except for the tattered remnants of his clothing, which hung loosely on him.
Seeing this, Chen Chuan ceased his attacks. The white smoke around his body gradually subsided, leaving only a faint glow surrounding him.
Long Xiang took a few breaths to catch his breath. Once his newly inflicted injuries had healed, he sat up halfway and patted his head. After another laugh, he said, "I thought I'd manifest and then spar a bit, but as we fought, I got carried away..."
Manifestation could indeed enhance one's physical qualities, but the emotions it brought were difficult to control. This was because one's mental state would rise along with the body, and one would become increasingly close to the cultivated river serpent's temperament, a drawback and the price one had to pay for obtaining power.
However, Long Xiang hadn't expected that even with manifestation, he still couldn't defeat Chen Chuan. This realization made him marvel and feel grateful for his earlier cautious decision.
As he stood up, his gaze towards Chen Chuan now held a hint of apprehension. If he had previously viewed Chen Chuan with a trace of senior's attitude, he had now completely abandoned that restraint.
He was well aware that if this had been a true life-and-death battle, Chen Chuan could have killed him.
Even without using all his strength and with some secret techniques of the Refinement Sect left unused, who could say that Chen Chuan had unleashed all his power? Moreover, as a member of the Pure School, Chen Chuan undoubtedly possessed formidable secret techniques.
"Supervisor Chen, I believe everyone who witnessed this battle can see the result. I will urge the Municipal Parliament to fulfill their promise," Prabakar said sincerely.
Chen Chuan adjusted his hat brim and nodded slightly. "Mr. Long, there were spectators today, so you might not have been able to fight with full force. Let's spar again when we have time." With that, he turned and walked away.
Long Xiang twisted his body, and a clicking sound came from within. He couldn't help but twitch his face. He glanced at Chen Chuan's departing figure, shook his head, and thought, "This mission was no easy task. It almost cost me my life. I'll definitely ask for more compensation from the sect when I return."
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(End of Chapter)
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