Chapter 855: Solid Stance and Retreat
Chapter 855: Solid Stance and Retreat
The key, embedded in the rock, was highly visible in the winter sunlight, and the logo of Wan Shengcai's bank was crystal clear.
Chen Chuan withdrew his gaze from the key and turned to Qi Hui Shi. The latter's determination was evident.
Generally, martial artists would refrain from using their hands unless there were significant interests at stake or compelling reasons to do so.
Judging by this, the hidden items on these two ancient martial artists were indeed of considerable value, which justified the other party's substantial investment.
He had no reason to refuse, and he himself was eager to improve and spar with someone of his caliber. The previous two ancient martial artists were too weak, and he barely exerted any effort, not even enough to warm up. He hoped this opponent would bring him enough surprises.
"Mr. Qi, I agree," he said.
Qi Hui Shi knew that Chen Chuan would most likely agree. No martial artist could refuse such an offer, and to be frank, they were both from Daxun. Without any prior conflicts, they might even have the chance to work together in the future. If given the opportunity to save face, they would do so for each other.
If not for certain special reasons, Chen Chuan would have taken the person away without saying a word. There was no need to invite this trouble, but now he had no choice.
He didn't have much information about Chen Chuan. He hadn't known beforehand that the other party would appear here; he only learned of Chen Chuan's position from the telegraph sent by Yu Hai Corporation.
Although he hadn't heard of Chen Chuan before and was certain that he wasn't one of those well-known, renowned figures, he wouldn't underestimate any martial artist. For Chen Chuan to hold such a position, he must either be highly regarded by the higher-ups or have accomplished extraordinary feats, so his strength shouldn't be underestimated.
However, martial artists always had confidence in themselves. Even if he didn't believe he was stronger than the other party, as long as there was a valid reason, he would still engage in the fight. Without this confidence, he would have been intimidated before the battle and would never have reached his current level.
After setting the white-haired woman aside, the two slowly retreated. As their spiritual consciousnesses converged and prepared, the surrounding bio-field began to expand outward, causing the falling leaves and snow dust around them to float.
At that moment, the sound of a clear propeller blade came from behind, and a Yu Hai Corporation airship approached from a distance.
Their lookout had spotted the airship from Haisi Province and suspected something might be amiss, so they had flown closer. However, upon getting closer, they saw the two people facing off against each other and the unusual scene around them, causing everyone on the airship to tense up.
Director Bao's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately ordered the airship to stop and not approach any further.
He glanced forward, assessing the situation. There was no doubt that the person standing opposite Chen Chuan was also a martial artist, and he seemed to be from Haisi Province. But why had a martial artist from Haisi Province suddenly appeared here? There had been no mention of this in the previous telegraph.
At that moment, a possible scenario flashed through his mind, causing him to break out in a cold sweat.
His assistant, sensing something amiss, suggested, "Director, should we retreat...?" implying that they should flee to avoid the impending crisis.
"Retreat? We'll stay right here!" Director Bao gritted his teeth.
He didn't know if the standoff between the two people was merely a show of intimidation or the worst-case scenario he feared.
But running away was the worst option. If the person across intended to target them, would they be able to escape if Chen Chuan couldn't hold them off?
It was better to stay and show firm support for Director Chen.
He instructed his crew, "Prepare all weapons on the airship and aim them downward. Be ready to support Director Chen at our command!"
Whether it would be effective or not, at least they had made a show of support.
Below, the two people in the standoff paid no attention to the outside.
Qi Hui Shi stood on one leg, slowly raising his front foot while opening his hands. He placed one hand forward and the other on his upper thigh, covering the lower part of his raised knee. A faint blue light flickered and floated around him, giving him a sense of stability.
Chen Chuan, however, didn't assume a stance. Whether it was the Great Ming Light Style or the Great Blue Sky Style, both consumed a lot of energy, and there was no need to use them here.
Platinum-colored light burst from his body, rising like steaming clouds, and dispersed above, seemingly covering the empty space where he stood.
He glanced at his opponent. The other's aura was very steady, without any sense of wavering or divergence.
Was this the human form?
Principal Yao had said that the human form was the mainstream, but those who followed this path showed a tendency towards polarization, with most being mediocre and only a few achieving higher levels.
He didn't know which category this opponent fell into, but he would find out soon enough.
Chen Chuan raised his hand, and a cluster of spiritual light gathered in his palm before he abruptly flung it towards his opponent.
Qi Hui Shi's expression turned solemn as he witnessed Chen Chuan's opening move. This action indicated that Chen Chuan's spiritual flame was abundant, allowing him to disregard the energy expenditure.
He didn't directly block the attack but sidestepped, avoiding the incoming light. As the light grazed past, the bio-field around his body momentarily dispersed.
At that instant, a gust of wind rushed towards him, and Chen Chuan had already initiated his move. As Chen Chuan dodged, it seemed inevitable that he would be hit, but he smoothly sidestepped, his shoulder brushing against the incoming attack. In that moment, the spiritual flame on his body surged forward, and with a boom, his shoulder precisely collided with Chen Chuan's glowing fist.
Their spiritual flames clashed and neutralized, scattering outwards. Qi Hui Shi, however, remained composed, his strength well-regulated and timely, unlike some of Chen Chuan's previous opponents who dissipated with a single rush.
After blocking this strike, Qi Hui Shi sidestepped, avoiding a kick from Chen Chuan. He then crouched, and a powerful gust of wind swept over his head. Taking a step back, he lifted his knee, and the spiritual flame at his knee exploded, blocking the sweeping kick. Utilizing this force, he retreated a distance, and with a swift motion, he swung his arms, creating a powerful gust of wind that swirled around him. He had regained his stance.
Chen Chuan slowly retracted his leg, observing the rhythmic spiritual flame on Qi Hui Shi's body. He mentally acknowledged Qi Hui Shi's solid foundation.
Qi Hui Shi had predicted almost every move of Chen Chuan, maximizing his technique to compensate for his lack of strength and speed.
Qi Hui Shi was secretly startled. Although he had anticipated Chen Chuan's attacks, each dodge was dangerously close, leaving no opportunity for a counterattack. Moreover, Qi Hui Shi realized that his last retreat had been a deliberate feint, leaving an opening for a lethal strike. If Chen Chuan had pressed forward, Qi Hui Shi would have executed it, but Chen Chuan, despite his offensive advantage, didn't advance.
In a 1619 book, a look at the wrong version!
For a moment, Qi Hui Shi couldn't understand if Chen Chuan's force had been interrupted, forcing him to stop, or if he had sensed something.
Chen Chuan didn't rush to attack, but he did sense that Qi Hui Shi hadn't fully exerted his strength, holding something back. His intuition in this regard was usually accurate.
Of course, if he relied purely on strength, there would be an opportunity. There were various ways to attack and defend, but in this friendly spar, Qi Hui Shi didn't want to waste too much energy, so he chose to hold back.
Qi Hui Shi's thoughts shifted. He could sense the ferocity of Chen Chuan's offense, and if he allowed Chen Chuan to continue attacking, he would be at a disadvantage. So, this time, Qi Hui Shi decided to take the initiative.
With a slight sidestep, Qi Hui Shi adjusted the position of his hands, lowering them and then raising them. He took a step forward, and with that step, his body surged forward, swooping up from below like a flying bird, graceful as a swallow ready to take flight.
Chen Chuan watched Qi Hui Shi approach, remaining still until Qi Hui Shi's fist aimed for his abdomen. Only then did Chen Chuan react, reaching down to precisely block Qi Hui Shi's fist with his palm.
Qi Hui Shi's strike, infused with incoming force, gathered most of his spiritual flame at the forefront. As they collided, before the force could fully dissipate, Qi Hui Shi's body became light and agile, turning swiftly to Chen Chuan's other side. Balancing. He tapped his foot, and with another swing of his palm, he attacked Chen Chuan's neck. Just as the strike was about to land, Chen Chuan countered, blocking the attack with his arm.
Qi Hui Shi's body shifted, and in that moment, he found himself on Chen Chuan's other side. He pinched his fingers and swung his arm, striking Chen Chuan's waist like a pecking bird, but Chen Chuan deflected the attack with his elbow.
Qi Hui Shi's consecutive movements were graceful and fluid. Each attack was executed with a single foot on the ground, the other foot adjusting balance and guiding his body's movement, utilizing quick movements and spatial shifts to minimize the impact of his insufficient spiritual flame.
As the initiator of the offense, Qi Hui Shi should theoretically have the advantage of a faster change in tactics than his opponent. During rapid attacks, if he sensed that his opponent couldn't keep up or if there were defensive gaps, he would immediately intensify his spiritual flame, finding a breakthrough in an instant.
Chen Chuan, however, remained stationary, blocking every attack from Qi Hui Shi with precision. In this process, he neither displayed superhuman speed nor excessive strength, relying solely on his combat judgment.
After connecting a series of strikes, Chen Chuan had grasped Qi Hui Shi's attack rhythm and force. He shifted from defense to offense, not dodging or blocking Qi Hui Shi's finger aimed at his eyebrow, and instead, he punched Qi Hui Shi's face!
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