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Chapter 814: The Rift and the Echo Blade
Chapter 814: The Rift and the Echo Blade
Although the interior passage was winding and convoluted, it had no forks, and the residual spiritual traces provided clear directions. Chen Chuan and Hu Kan didn't take long to reach the latter part of the passage.
Upon reaching this point, the two slowed their pace.
Chen Chuan recalled that Single Stream Pavilion had the remains of an aberrant body left by their predecessors, and even Wave Surge Pavilion had been guarded by their ancestors in the past.
An Yao Pavilion's heritage and foundation surpassed the other two pavilions, and it was possible that similar remains existed here as well.
However, even if they did, they only needed to be cautious, as these were the aberrant bodies of martial artists. Even if they were alive, Chen Chuan would dare to test them, let alone now that they had already lost half their lives.
As they approached this area, 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 and smash it open?"
Chen Chuan's gaze remained fixed forward, and his biodynamic field and spiritual power expanded outward. After a while, the biological wall began to tremble. Soon, strands of light penetrated the thick wall, and the wall slowly parted, creating a gap that gradually widened.
Hu Kan glanced at the glaring light and muttered, "It seems to lead to the opposite world, not the Biodynamic Field. It looks like they have some assets."
Chen Chuan acknowledged with a sound.
Such rifts that directly lead to the opposite world typically require a spiritual connection with a corresponding entity on the other side, or the presence of aberrant bodies like the one they encountered earlier, or the remains of ancestors and their residual spiritual power as anchors on the opposite side.
Before the appearance of the World Ring, it wasn't necessary. Sects could even determine whether to go to the rift or the Biodynamic Field based on the strength and continuity of their spiritual power.
This could be likened to a deep well, where the owner could freely decide the depth of their descent. 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 reach the Biodynamic Field.
However, this came at a cost. Each time they crossed over, due to the need for communication, the residual spiritual power of the ancestors' remains would be consumed. Even if this wasn't the case, the one maintaining the rift would bear the cost.
The one at Single Stream Pavilion had endured for so long, possibly because it had been lost for a long time, and there hadn't been frequent openings. The ancestor at Wave Tide Pavilion had even disappeared, surpassing their endurance limit.
An Yao Pavilion seemed to be holding on for now, but this also relied on the ancestors' remains, and exhaustion was inevitable.
As he saw the rift widen enough, Chen Chuan said, "Mr. Hu, let's go."
Hu Kan sighed and, as he passed through the gap, he 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 retreat being blocked. They could sense any movement behind them and return the way they came. Moreover, with Moon Howl Monastery's arrival, there were no more martial artists on the island. Great Prosperity only needed to send a small team to understand the situation, and controlling the entire island wouldn't be difficult.
When they reached the outside, the light became much brighter, and Chen Chuan could see a huge arc-shaped earthen wall in the distance, like a dam blocking most of the light from the opposite side.
Seated in front of the earthen wall were massive silhouettes, similar to what they had seen at Wave Tide Pavilion.
The difference was that An Yao Pavilion seemed to have the financial means, as each of the ancestors' remains was draped in a uniform embroidered robe with scriptures, and niches had been carved into the earthen wall to accommodate their bodies.
The two walked about a hundred steps forward and reached the base of these statues, which stood twenty to thirty meters tall. In comparison, they seemed insignificant.
Hu Kan raised his head, his vigilant gaze scanning the seated remains. If Moon Howl Monastery had arrived here, they might be attached to these statues.
At that moment, one of the remains seemed to stir, and a large amount of dust fell from its body. Then, there was a creaking sound, as if rusty joints were being forced to move, and the massive figure slowly stood up from its original position.
Hu Kan quickly retreated a few steps, holding his hammers at the ready in a fighting stance. He couldn't resist taking a jab with his loud voice, "Wow, the ancestors of An Yao Pavilion sure treat their descendants well, leaving their bodies behind even after death."
Chen Chuan remained still, his calm gaze fixed forward. However, after the giant figure stood up, it didn't immediately launch an attack. Instead, clusters of mist emerged from its body, and its size began to slowly shrink.
This action was likely because the Divine Incarnation's Spiritual Flame was insufficient to support such a large body, and it lacked agility, so it needed to reduce its size to a suitable combat form.
This was a battle, not a friendly spar, so Chen Chuan didn't wait for the opponent to complete this process. Instead, he leaped forward, elbow first, and slammed into the giant's abdomen. The massive figure staggered under the impact, lost its balance, and took two steps backward, slamming into the earthen wall behind it. A loud 'dang' reverberated, and large chunks of mud and cascading gray dust fell from above.
Chen Chuan's attack immediately alerted him to something amiss. Although the body he was facing felt incredibly resilient, there was no trace of Spiritual Flame's defensive power within.
His eyes flashed, realizing that the true body possessing this shell was likely not the one before him, but merely 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 two opponents. Therefore, they had to eliminate one first.
Hu Kan, facing the blade aimed at his neck, seemed unable to react, remaining motionless. 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 entire upper body, including the double hammers he held.
The hammers, swung in quick succession, descended in a circular motion. One hammer struck the blade that the opponent had just managed to block, causing a burst of light and fire that knocked the blade away. The second hammer, unhindered, slammed into the chest of the figure, scattering the Spiritual Flame and sending the figure flying.
At that moment, Hu Kan roared in anger, "I've been waiting for you!"
He was no stranger to combat tactics. Initially, he had been caught off guard by the opponent's fighting style, but he would not make the same mistake twice.
Chen Chuan's figure descended, and he glanced back to see the figure that had been hammered flying over a hundred meters, crashing into a wall of dirt in the distance. Although it was difficult to see clearly due to the rising dust, it was evident that the spiritual power in the body had been withdrawn just in time, preventing it from being completely shattered. The damage might not be severe.
Hu Kan had deliberately held back, and this strategy was sound. With two of them and an unclear situation, their priority was to ensure their own safety. As long as they maintained their composure, the advantage was theirs.
At that moment, a figure emerged from the dust, standing about two meters tall. Not only did this figure resemble the original Xiao Yue Zhai in appearance and stature by seven or eight out of ten, but the blade in their hand was also very similar to the original one.
It seemed likely that the original owner of this body had some sort of bloodline connection, allowing the possessor to better utilize the body's original power.
Xiao Yue Zhai now faced both of them, brandishing his blade. He spun it, creating a series of blade shadows that seemed to cast shadows on the ground. Finally, he positioned the blade to one side, but the shadows continued to flicker around, as if there were countless invisible blades in the air.
Hu Kan, standing behind, remarked, "Hey, if I'm not mistaken, that should be An Yao Pavilion's 'Echo Blade.' I never heard that old guy from Xiao Yue Zhai knew this move. It's probably something the original owner of this body knew, and he's mastered it too. When I learned this skill, I was so proud I could fly to the heavens!"
Chen Chuan took a few glances. If Xiao Yue Zhai hadn't known this sword technique before, then it was likely true. However, it required a high level of spiritual and physical harmony, which was quite demanding.
These were purely technical skills, and under the premise that both sides had similar power and speed, they were very useful. If there was a significant gap, then highly targeted skills would be useless.
After a quick observation, Chen Chuan didn't wait any longer. With a light tap of his toes, he lunged forward.
Xiao Yue Zhai, seeing his move from over a hundred meters away, exerted force with both hands, lifting the blade and swiftly moving it towards Chen Chuan. The blade shadows rapidly advanced, spreading in the direction of Chen Chuan's charge.
Chen Chuan hadn't intended to take the attack head-on, but he realized that these blade shadows were accompanied by a form of mental attack. As long as he was within the opponent's line of sight, it would be difficult to evade. So, he decided not to dodge and instead stimulated the Spiritual Flame on his body, maintaining his momentum.
As the blade shadows collided with Chen Chuan, they shattered heavily, causing the Spiritual Flame to flicker uncontrollably.
Xiao Yue Zhai didn't expect this move to stop Chen Chuan. He was merely trying to slow down Chen Chuan's advance to buy himself some time.
His slightly pale eyes fixed on Chen Chuan's figure, and as Chen Chuan approached, he suddenly raised the blade high with both hands, quickly positioning it above his head. Simultaneously, he emitted a strange sound from his mouth, and in that instant, a bright light burst forth from the blade.
As the light appeared, the massive bodies on the side wall trembled as if in resonance, and a large swath of light fell upon them. In that moment, the entire area became a hazy white, and nothing could be seen clearly.
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