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Chapter 884: Returning to the Provocation
Chapter 884: Returning to the Provocation
Chen Chuan had an inexplicable feeling at this moment, as if the demon spirit had remembered him.
From the moment he reached the outskirts of the area and the demon spirit ceased its pursuit, Wei Guozhen and Gai Shuhu both likely made their decision to retreat for this very reason.
Engaging with such an enemy not only wastes energy but also poses a life-threatening risk, leaving them no choice but to make such a decision.
As for why they didn't try to eliminate the demon spirit, well, it wasn't an easy task. If you summoned more powerful fighters, the Great Shun forces would surely respond, and in the end, no one might be able to move freely. It's better to maintain the current situation and wait until he has the strength to return and possibly reclaim what was lost.
However, they would never have that chance again.
He pondered for a moment; although the demon spirit was formidable and possessed certain martial arts skills, it followed its combat instincts rather than being a pure fighter. Strictly speaking, it probably couldn't even unleash half of its pre-transformation strength, so it wasn't invincible.
Having gone without rest for several days and nights and now running all night, he had expended considerable energy. He decided to replenish and rest, preparing himself fully before seeking revenge.
He returned to the outpost located on the cliff, where the next batch of convicts hadn't arrived yet, so it remained spacious and quiet.
Chen Chuan took out all the ingredients and high-energy nutrients he carried. Of course, he didn't need to consume the fresh ones, but he wouldn't waste them either. To confront the enemy, he needed to accumulate more energy, so he devoured half of a month's worth of supplies in one go.
The altered organisms within his body, having sensed danger earlier, absorbed these nutrients at a faster rate than usual, storing any excess.
He sat cross-legged, guiding his breathing, and after more than an hour, he opened his eyes, and a radiant glow emanated from his eyes, causing the entire outpost to seem to flicker.
Standing up, he held the Snow Lady Saber and set off from the outpost without summoning Chao Ming to follow him. If the demon spirit attacked Chao Ming, it wouldn't be able to dodge, and although the demon spirit might not initiate an attack due to its lack of interest, he didn't want to take that risk.
As he descended from the outpost and headed towards the dense forest, he initially felt nothing unusual. However, after walking for some time, he sensed a powerful psychic force lingering in the surroundings. The owner of this force was likely nearby, just as he had suspected—the demon spirit hadn't ventured too far and remained in the vicinity.
This time, instead of avoiding it, he proactively approached its location.
After about ten minutes, he once again laid eyes on the massive demon spirit, which sat atop a gigantic wooden stake that had been hammered in two. The colossal hammer rested in front of it, motionless until it sensed his presence. Then, all the eyes on its face opened, and it grasped the hammer's handle, rising from its seat.
Chen Chuan planted the Snow Lady Saber into the ground and continued forward, his golden-white aura rising like steam. This time, he didn't deliberately create distance but instead advanced towards the demon spirit.
His steps were neither slow nor fast, and soon he entered the danger zone. With a boom, the hammer from across smashed towards him, but he merely sidestepped, dodging it effortlessly.
At that moment, the demon spirit's numerous eyes fixed on him, and a peculiar force emerged.
This time, he was prepared, and upon sensing the prelude, his spiritual flame surged outward, countering the force. It only managed to suppress his golden-white aura to the surface of his body, failing to eliminate it entirely. However, with this protection, his movements remained unrestricted.
Consequently, when faced with the horizontally swung hammer, he simply ducked, and the massive shadow of the hammer passed overhead with fierce wind pressure. But just as the hammer reached behind him, it suddenly halted.
Chen Chuan's eyes flashed, and his body seemed to disappear, leaving only the tip of his toe touching the ground as his figure glided to the side. With a boom, the hammer abruptly changed direction mid-air and descended, smashing precisely where he had been standing moments ago, causing the earth and rocks to explode outward.
Suspended in mid-air, he calmly analyzed the situation. Such a massive physique, yet so agile, must be a result of the body's prior training. This demon spirit's aberrant form had cultivated to a profound level.
In the heat of battle, instinct alone can only take one so far. While it can lead to exquisite and intricate tactics, its effectiveness diminishes when considering the entire battlefield.
At this moment, his body, yet to touch the ground, performed a horizontal flip. Upon landing, he swiftly shifted his weight forward, stomping with tremendous force. Before the colossal hammer could be retracted, he burst forward, enveloped in a golden-white flame, and aimed a kick at the demon spirit's ankle!
With a resounding bang, the crimson-green Spiritual Flame from his foot collided with the Spiritual Flame, exploding upon impact. This time, he was well-prepared, and the highly concentrated spiritual power instantly tore through the obstruction, kicking the target. The force surged inward, shattering the altered organism's armor formed around the demon spirit's ankle, causing its massive body to stumble and its center of gravity to shift.
Chen Chuan's toes tapped the ground, and his body soared into the air, executing a sideways flip. With the momentum of the spin, he kicked again, this time directly striking the side of the demon spirit's knee.
Another deafening blast echoed, causing the scalp to tingle. The demon spirit's already unsteady body seemed to be forcefully pushed, and with a thunderous rumble, it involuntarily knelt forward, the hammer landing with a thud, supporting its own weight.
This was the perfect moment to press the attack, perhaps targeting the vital areas above the neck. However, Chen Chuan chose not to continue. Instead, he leaped backward, and a long arm swept down from above, passing through the remnant image he had left behind, tearing a deep canyon in the ground, causing the earth to flip and scatter outward.
Chen Chuan glanced at the scene, and as the demon spirit bent forward, over a dozen arms of varying lengths from its back and sides aimed at him, shielding its head and other vital areas.
He knew the opportunity to continue the offensive had vanished, so he retreated and shifted his gaze to the spot he had just attacked. Although the area had exploded, the impact seemed limited. After breaking through the altered organism's outer layer, there was still a thin layer of Spiritual Flame within, reducing the penetration of his force and preventing further damage.
If not for this, according to his calculations, the previous concentrated burst, which had consumed considerable energy, should have been enough to knock the demon spirit to the ground.
This is the power of the Anomaly Combatant, whose focus lies in the physical body. At a certain level of cultivation, some can construct multi-layer Spiritual Flame defenses, creating an effective buffer capable of withstanding powerful external attacks.
Consequently, attacking such a being requires either piercing through its double or multiple layers of defense in one go or finding it challenging to inflict sufficient and effective damage.
After stabilizing its body, the demon spirit exerted force with its legs and back, lifting the colossal hammer and charging towards Chen Chuan. With a whoosh, the hammer was swung towards him.
This offensive move seemed no different from the previous ones, but Chen Chuan detected a slight anomaly in the demon spirit's footsteps. It seemed... its center of gravity was too far forward? Just as he thought this, the massive body leaped forward in the direction of the falling hammer, enveloping him. Reacting swiftly, he sidestepped, barely escaping the area, only to hear a heavy crashing sound from the side. As the demon spirit landed, it immediately rolled towards him, its enormous body crushing down!
This attack fully utilized the advantage of its physical prowess. Even a self-respecting martial artist, if capable of such a move, would rarely employ it in actual combat. However, the demon spirit executed it without hesitation, and it proved highly effective, especially with the multiple arms on its back, forming an efficient offensive in close quarters.
Facing the intimidating onslaught, Chen Chuan, who had been in a backward leap, extended his body, assuming a backward-leaning posture. Then, with a single hand outstretched, he pressed down on the ground.
A booming explosion tore a pit in the earth, and Chen Chuan soared upward, instantly rising several feet into the air. The massive body, meanwhile, rolled beneath him.
As the demon spirit completed a half-roll, its arms reached out to grab him in midair. But upon reaching the sky, a bright glow gathered in Chen Chuan's palm and shot out, slamming into the arms and blasting them open. One of the shorter arms was even shattered into several segments. He curled his body into a ball, executing several consecutive rolls before landing steadily.
Without waiting for the demon spirit to rise, Chen Chuan spread his feet apart, lowering his center of gravity. Once again, a glow gathered in his hands, and after a momentary pause, he thrust forward with tremendous force!
At such close range, the demon spirit had little chance to evade. The area in front of Chen Chuan erupted with a brilliant and dazzling radiance, and before the outcome could be seen, a white-golden aura enveloped his body. With a surge of powerful momentum, he tore through the atmosphere and earth, charging forward once more!
(End of Chapter)
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