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Chapter 814: The Rift and the Duplicate Blade
Chapter 814: The Rift and the Duplicate Blade
Although the interior passage was winding and convoluted, there were no forks, and the residual spiritual traces clearly indicated the direction. Chen Chuan and Hu Kan quickly reached the latter part of the passage without much delay.
As they approached the end, they slowed down.
Chen Chuan recalled that in Single Stream Pavilion, there were remnants of the altered bodies of their predecessors, and even in Wave Pavilion, there were ancestors who had once guarded the place.
The heritage and foundation of Tranquil Dawn Pavilion surpassed the other two pavilions, and there might be similar existences here as well.
However, even if there were, they only needed to be cautious, as these were the altered bodies of fighters. Even if they were still alive, he would dare to confront them, let alone now that he was already half-dead.
As they reached this point, they indeed found a thick wall blocking the passage exit.
Hu Kan took a look and turned to say, "Little brother, what do you think? Should I go up there and smash it open?"
Chen Chuan's gaze remained fixed ahead, and his aura and spiritual power expanded outward. After a while, the biological wall began to tremble, and soon, a faint glow seeped through the thick wall, causing it to writhe and slowly open a small gap, which gradually widened.
Hu Kan glanced at the glaring light and muttered, "It seems like this leads to the opposite world, not the Fusion Land. They must have some resources."
Chen Chuan nodded.
These rifts that directly connected to the opposite world actually required a corresponding entity on the other side to communicate with one's own spirit, or there needed to be altered beings like the one they had encountered earlier, or the remains and residual spirits of ancestors left on the other side to serve as anchors.
In fact, before the appearance of the World Ring, the various sects could even determine whether to go to the rifts or the Fusion Land based on the strength and weakness of their spiritual power.
This could be likened to a deep well, where the owner could freely decide the depth of the water. However, the World Ring had suppressed the water level, and if the well owner didn't find a way to support it, they could only access the Fusion Land.
But this came at a cost. Every time they crossed over, due to the need for communication, they would consume the remaining spiritual power beneath the remnants of their ancestors' bodies. Even if they didn't do this, the one maintaining the rift would bear the burden.
The one in Single Stream Pavilion had managed to endure for so long, perhaps because there had been a long period of disconnection, and there hadn't been frequent openings. The ancestor in Wave Pavilion had even disappeared, indicating that they had exceeded their endurance limit.
Tranquil Dawn Pavilion seemed to be holding on for now, but this was also reliant on the legacy of their ancestors, and exhaustion was inevitable.
At this moment, Chen Chuan saw that the rift had widened enough, and he said, "Mr. Hu, let's go."
Hu Kan sighed and, as he passed through the gap, casually struck the thick wall with his hammer, saying, "It would have been better if they had been this cooperative earlier."
The two didn't have to worry about their escape route being blocked, as they would immediately sense any movement behind them. They could exit the same way they entered, and with Moon Cry Hermitage having arrived here, there were no more fighters on the island. The Great Prosperity government only needed to send a small team to investigate the situation, and taking control of the entire island wouldn't be difficult.
When they reached the outside, the light suddenly became much brighter, and Chen Chuan could see a huge arc-shaped earth wall in the distance, like a dam blocking most of the light from the other side.
In front of the earth wall sat several massive shadows, similar to what they had seen in Wave Pavilion.
The difference was that Tranquil Dawn Pavilion seemed to have financial resources, as each of the ancestors' bodies was draped in a uniform embroidered robe with scriptures, and niches had been carved into the earth wall to accommodate their bodies.
The two men walked about a hundred steps forward and reached the base of these seated statues, which were twenty to thirty meters tall. In comparison, they seemed insignificant.
Hu Kan raised his hammer and looked around cautiously at the seated bodies, as Moon Cry Hermitage might be attached to them.
At that moment, one of the bodies shook slightly, and a large patch of dust fell from its surface. Then, there was a creaking sound, as if rusty joints were being pulled, and the body slowly stood up from its original position.
Hu Kan quickly took a few steps back, holding his hammers at the ready in a fighting stance. He couldn't resist adding in a loud voice, "Huh, the ancestors of Tranquil Dawn Pavilion sure treat their descendants well, leaving behind a vessel even after death."
Chen Chuan remained still, his calm gaze fixed on the front. After the massive body stood up, it didn't immediately launch an attack. Instead, clusters of mist emerged from its body, and its size gradually shrank.
This action was likely because the spiritual fire of the Divine Form was insufficient to support such a large body, and it lacked flexibility. Therefore, it needed to reduce its size to a more suitable combat form.
This was a battle, not a friendly spar, so Chen Chuan didn't let it complete this process. Instead, he leaped forward, thrusting his elbow towards its abdomen. The massive figure staggered under the impact, losing its balance and taking two steps back. It crashed into the earth wall behind it, emitting a loud 'dong' sound, causing large chunks of mud and a waterfall-like cascade of dirt to fall from above.
Chen Chuan's strike revealed an issue immediately. Although the body felt incredibly resilient, there was no spiritual flame power within to defend against it.
His eyes flashed, realizing that the true embodiment wasn't this body, and the one before him was likely just a decoy to draw their attention.
As expected, just as he made contact, a figure appeared behind the two of them and slashed towards Hu Kan's neck.
Xiao Yue Zhai's intricate plan was to create an opportunity like this, as they had no chance against both opponents. Thus, they had to eliminate one first.
Hu Kan faced the slash towards his neck. He seemed unable to react, remaining still. But just as the blade reached his neck, he suddenly leaned forward, dodging the sharp edge. Then, with a twist of his waist, he spun his upper body and the hammers he held were swung with force.
The hammers, one after the other, were swung in a circular motion and fell. One hammer struck the blade that was hastily raised in defense, causing sparks and light to fly. The other hammer, without obstruction, slammed into the figure's chest with a loud bang, scattering the spiritual flame.
The figure was sent flying over a hundred meters, crashing into the earthen wall on the side. Dust rose, but it was evident that although the body was hit, the spiritual power within had withdrawn in time, preventing it from being completely shattered. It was likely that the damage wasn't severe.
Of course, this was also because Hu Kan hadn't used his full strength. The strategy was correct, as they had two people. Before understanding the entire situation, ensuring their own safety was the priority. As long as they didn't show any weaknesses, the advantage would always be on their side.
In the 16th chapter of the 19th book, there is a version without errors.
Amidst the dust, a figure emerged, approximately two meters tall. Not only did this person's appearance and build resemble Xiao Yue Zhai by 70-80%, but the blade they held was also very similar to the original one.
It was likely that the original owner of this body had some bloodline connection, allowing them to better utilize the body's original power.
Xiao Yue Zhai turned towards the two, holding the blade and rising. He spun the blade, creating a series of blade shadows, each seemingly casting a shadow on the ground. He positioned the blade to the side, but the shadows continued to flicker around, as if countless invisible blades filled the air.
Hu Kan spoke from behind, "Hey, if I'm not mistaken, isn't that the 'Duplicate Blade' of the Tranquil Dawn Pavilion? I've never heard of Xiao Yue Zhai knowing this before. It's probably a skill the original owner of this body knew, and he's mastered it now. Back then, when I learned this skill, I was so proud I could fly to the heavens!"
Chen Chuan glanced at him. If Xiao Yue Zhai didn't know this blade technique before, it was likely the case now. But it required a high level of spiritual and bodily synchronization, making it quite demanding.
However, these were purely technical skills. They were very useful when both sides had similar power and speed. If there was a significant disparity, any technique lacking extreme specificity would be useless.
After a quick assessment, Chen Chuan didn't wait. He tapped his toes and his figure suddenly lunged forward.
Xiao Yue Zhai, over a hundred meters away, saw his move. With a strong pull of his hands, he lifted the blade, and a series of blade shadows rushed towards Chen Chuan, spreading in his direction.
Chen Chuan didn't intend to block directly, but he realized these blade shadows were accompanied by a kind of spiritual attack, making it difficult to evade as long as he was within the opponent's line of sight. So, he decided not to dodge, and his spiritual flame surged, maintaining his momentum.
As the blade shadows collided with his body, they shattered one by one, causing his spiritual flame to flicker.
Xiao Yue Zhai didn't expect this move to stop Chen Chuan. He merely wanted to delay and slow down his opponent to gain some time.
His eyes, slightly pale, fixed on Chen Chuan's figure. As Chen Chuan approached, he raised the blade high with both hands, causing a strange sound to emit from his mouth. In that instant, a bright light burst forth from the blade.
With the light, the massive bodies on the earthen wall trembled, as if in resonance, and a large patch of light fell, turning the entire area into a white blur, making it impossible to see anything clearly.
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