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Chapter 904: Breaking Through the Stronghold
Chapter 904: Breaking Through the Stronghold
A gaze was cast in their direction, and it seemed to hold no trace of surprise at the presence of Noce and the others. Instead, it carried an indescribable sense of calm, like a deep pool whose depths were impossible to fathom.
This feeling of calmness unsettled the trio, instilling a sense of unease within them.
However, since their presence had already been detected, there was no point in hiding any longer.
Moon Rhinoceros stretched his neck, emitting a creaking sound, and said, "The sky is clear, and we have ample time. Let's proceed with the plan and finish this quickly so we can return sooner."
Noce and Tuner responded in unison, both now transformed into anthropomorphic panthers nearly three meters long, their bodies shimmering with bluish-black luminescence. They had small, transparent wings that flickered with sharpness, making them appear both dangerous and mysterious.
These were active consciousness shells provided by Union Heavy Control Corporation, similar to the "Narcissus" experimental body used by the Sheep Spirit. These shells could deeply integrate with the user's spiritual talent, unleashing greater power.
Typically, individuals with spiritual talent could only strive to align with the active consciousness, merging with it as much as possible. But for Divine Aspect Fighters, they were the masters, and these shells were merely convenient disposable tools.
As for their original bodies, they had already positioned them in a secure location at the rear, with a portion of their spirits stored there. If necessary, they would still be able to utilize them.
The two leaped forward, their bodies shimmering with luminescence, and seamlessly merged into the air.
Moon Rhinoceros, on the other hand, took out a finely bound poetry collection, flipped through a couple of pages, and then carefully placed it back into his luggage. Throughout the journey, he had been reading these poems, so there was no need to hastily recite them before the upcoming battle.
He retrieved his transmutation weapon from his personal item box, tore off the outer layer, and strode confidently towards the beach.
Chen Chuan had been accumulating energy over the past few days to master the final technique of the Great Blue Sky Style. Since there was still some essence left from the Corrupt Lumina, he estimated that he would be ready in a day or two.
However, this unexpected interference made him somewhat displeased.
Those who could have found this place were likely from either the Original Person Company or the Municipal Parliament. Judging by their swiftness and the presence of multiple fighters, it was more likely to be the former.
Oh well, it's just a minor hindrance. Let's finish this quickly and get back to our previous progress.
Moon Rhinoceros emerged from the lush woods behind the beach, his task as a Hetero-Aspect cultivator was to restrain Chen Chuan from the front.
As he approached, his body rapidly expanded, reaching a height of five to six meters in the blink of an eye. Altered organisms emerged from beneath his skin, intertwining with the specially designed outer armor he had donned earlier. A white horn sprouted from the center of his forehead, pointing outward.
He held a long-handled melon hammer that initially seemed too large for his body, but now it fit perfectly.
The external aspect he cultivated was that of the Heavenly Rhino General from the legends of the Moon River, guarding the gateway in the river. Despite his towering stature and fierce appearance, he wore a suit of jade-white armor, a white horn, and a flickering cyan spiritual flame that emanated from his body, exuding a powerful yet otherworldly aura.
When he reached a certain distance, he stopped and adjusted his breathing for a moment. Seeing that Chen Chuan remained still, he roared and raised the long hammer with both hands. A dazzling light burst forth from the hammer, and with a powerful swing, a cyan light sphere cleaved through the beach, creating an outward chasm that rushed towards Chen Chuan's position.
He's using a spiritual impact right from the start!
At the same time, on the left, a nearly transparent light appeared in the air and swiftly approached Chen Chuan. Just as it was about to land on him, another flash of crimson light appeared from a different direction.
Boom!
In the next instant, three spiritual impacts landed in the same spot, exploding almost simultaneously! The seawater at that spot was instantly evaporated, and the radiant light dimmed the surrounding sky.
Moon Rhinoceros and the others revealed expressions of both surprise and delight.
Did we hit him already?
Was it that easy?
Their original plan was for one person to force the target to evade, allowing the next person to strike, and the third person to deliver the most crucial blow at the opportune moment.
If they could force Chen Chuan into a passive position, they would seize the initiative, opening up various tactical options. With three of them working together, they could continuously suppress the target, preventing any counterattacks.
However, considering the target's potentially high combat level, they had also prepared for the possibility of all their attacks missing. In that case, they would execute the second tactical plan.
But they never expected all their attacks to land accurately. Such a favorable start was beyond their initial expectations. Perhaps the target had been injured beforehand?
The bursting light gradually subsided, and as it faded away, the scene it revealed left them in utter shock.
Chen Chuan stood there, his posture no different from before, with a radiant aura surrounding him like a great sun, and a white-golden glow rising from his body. The spiritual impact they had unleashed moments ago had failed to breach the spiritual flame that enveloped him.
At this moment, the seawater around him was swiftly surging, attempting to fill the void, but it encountered a field domain like a dam, causing the water to splash.
Yue Xi and his two companions had never imagined that their target could withstand the spiritual impact; such a feat was far beyond the capabilities of a newly advanced martial artist.
This unexpected situation, which exceeded their expectations, left them uncertain about how to proceed with their attack. They even questioned whether they should continue their assault, fearing that their companions might seize the opportunity to retreat while they were engaged.
This hesitation lasted only for a fleeting moment.
Suddenly, Chen Chuan's figure vanished from his original position.
Tuner, utilizing the concealment ability of his active consciousness, merged with the atmosphere, but as he witnessed Chen Chuan's disappearance, a chill ran down his spine.
Danger!
He quickly dodged to the side, his movements swift enough, but a fist enveloped in white-golden radiance shattered the fragile field domain and then struck the active consciousness with tremendous force!
A loud boom reverberated, and the entire body hosting the active consciousness shattered into countless fragments, while the surrounding spiritual flame, which had been forcibly extinguished, failed to provide any protection.
The fighter, being a divine aspect martial artist, could abandon his physical form at any time. Tuner sensed something amiss as the divine aspect within the body separated and rapidly sought another vessel.
However, upon reaching the exterior, he found himself engulfed in the radiant light akin to a great sun. The spiritual flame that enveloped him rapidly dissipated, and his movement, which had been swift, suddenly slowed.
In a 6-1-9-1-8-1-0 version, without a single mistake!
The divine aspect fighter, unpredictable and formless, was now exposed under this radiant light. Tuner witnessed Chen Chuan's slightly turned body, his clenched fist, and his gaze, fixed upon Tuner, while everything around them seemed to freeze in that instant.
Tuner understood that this phenomenon was a result of Chen Chuan's incredibly fast movements, and as a divine aspect martial artist, he could perceive and reflect this reality clearly.
Being able to see clearly didn't mean he could evade it. Chen Chuan's speed exceeded Tuner's own movement limit, so he could only watch helplessly as the fist loomed larger before his eyes and struck him!
A loud burst accompanied the impact, and the spiritual flame erupted in all directions, resembling bursting fireworks. Tuner, having separated from his consciousness, was smashed to pieces without a chance to escape.
Chen Chuan stood there, his outstretched fist emitting a scattering spiritual flame, while around him, the remnants of the shattered active consciousness fell with a rustling sound, leaving behind a pile of gray ashes.
This sight left Yue Xi and Noche in awe, as the power and speed Chen Chuan demonstrated far surpassed their own, and they felt a strong sense of oppression squeezing their hearts.
Yet, they had no thoughts of fleeing.
Because they couldn't escape.
Yue Xi's breath quickened as he saw Chen Chuan turn his head towards him, and their eyes met, a jolt ran through Yue Xi's heart.
He roared, and the melon hammer in his hand ignited with cyan energy. With the force of a river damming the flow, he swung the hammer towards Chen Chuan.
Simultaneously, a slender beam of light shot towards Chen Chuan from the side.
Noche also sensed the anomaly in the situation. The opponent's strength far exceeded their imagination; he wasn't a martial artist they could contend with! Yet, with no choice but to continue, he braced himself for what was to come.
Chen Chuan observed their movements and sidestepped to Yue Xi's side, effortlessly evading their pincer attack. Yue Xi, realizing the anomaly, swiftly spun and swung his long hammer, a move that reached its pinnacle through the manipulation of most of his altered organism. Even with Chen Chuan's swift movement speed, this attack allowed Yue Xi to keep up.
The force generated by this spin was several times greater than usual, and he knew that such a risky all-or-nothing move wasn't wise. However, facing such a formidable opponent, if he didn't take this risk, perhaps the next time, he wouldn't have another chance.
Chen Chuan, facing this hammer strike, didn't dodge. As his figure shifted forward, he extended his hand outward and effortlessly blocked the attack. The spiritual flame on the hammer head burst and scattered, but in Yue Xi's suddenly widened pupils, a powerful force surged into his body, causing a gaping hole to open in his chest. He staggered a few steps, his eyes rolled back, and he fell backward into the seawater.
Chen Chuan slowly stood upright, gazing forward, his voice calm, "You've hunted quite a few prey, haven't you? But the ground beneath your feet, that's my hunting ground."
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(End of Chapter)
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