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Chapter 945: Rising Tide, Rising Waves
Chapter 945: Rising Tide, Rising Waves
Scalerson's body exuded a deep azure flame, thick and viscous, clearly showing the results of numerous tempering and refinement.
At the age of twenty-seven, he became a fighter, and after nearly twenty years of training and cultivation, his skills, willpower, experience, and more are now at their peak, giving him absolute confidence in his combat prowess.
However, despite being a fighter, he was not a worshipper of violence.
Through their previous conversation, he believed that Chen Chuan was a person who revered martial power above all, which was why he suggested solving the issue through force.
At this moment, he stared ahead, and Chen Chuan stood tall, his body shimmering with white golden radiance. A large mass of white steam rose and scattered, as if an infinite force was pushing from behind. When this light was reflected on the water's surface, it created a hazy white mist between the water and sky, almost like entering a surreal realm.
In a deep voice, he said, "Director Chen, you're a native fighter of Daxun, and you probably don't know much about foreign fighting techniques, right? But I've studied Daxun's fighting techniques extensively, so you should be careful."
Chen Chuan replied, "Thank you for the reminder."
Up on the airship's terrace, Kolva crouched, excitedly watching the two men standing on the lake's surface.
Judging by their auras and the spiritual flames emanating from them, he realized that Chen Chuan was not at all inferior to Scalerson.
A heartfelt exclamation escaped his mind.
This display far surpassed over ninety percent of fighters who had just achieved their first year of success. But this was good, as it made the fight more interesting, and he became even more eager for the upcoming battle.
Chen Chuan and Scalerson didn't carry weapons this time, but that didn't matter. After all, it was just a sparring match, and whether they used weapons or not was irrelevant.
After a brief standoff, Scalerson saw that Chen Chuan wasn't moving, and he knew this was the etiquette of the Eastern Continent. As the host, he didn't wait any longer. He leaned forward, placing his hands in front and behind him, assuming a stance that looked somewhat similar to the Eastern Continent's fighting style but was fundamentally different at its core.
In the next moment, with a rustle, he surged forward in an instant, reaching Chen Chuan's front. Behind him, the entire lake seemed to be cut in half, leaving only a white line. After a moment, this white line transformed into rolling waves that surged towards both sides, accompanied by a booming sound.
Chen Chuan watched the oncoming rush, and as he stepped apart, assuming a sanhou stance, Scalerson was about to reach his front when he suddenly increased his speed once more, his entire body surging forward like lightning.
This sudden attack caught Chen Chuan off guard, and as the man and his punch moved as one, they reached his vicinity in an instant. In that moment, their external force fields collided and shattered.
Just as the punch was about to land on Chen Chuan's face, a crisp sound rang out, and a hand firmly blocked the punch, deflecting it. Their spiritual flames clashed, merging and scattering, illuminating both their faces with a radiant glow.
The two men locked eyes.
Scalerson's punch was blocked, but he didn't stop his offense. The next punch followed swiftly, and although it seemed incredibly fast, as it neared Chen Chuan's body, it suddenly slowed down again, and the foot below kicked forward first due to the excessive speed, causing the air to become abnormally hot in an instant.
This style of fighting, which combined fast and slow movements, was known as North Island Kagaku. Many fighters, upon seeing it for the first time, would feel unaccustomed to it.
Scalerson was now taking advantage of this initial unfamiliarity to gain the upper hand in the rhythm of the offense. He aimed to defeat his opponent before they could become familiar with his techniques.
In an instant, Chen Chuan blocked Scalerson's hundreds of attacks, not making a single mistake. As their hands, feet, and bodies collided, numerous blurry afterimages appeared, and the surrounding air and water were pushed away, turning into steaming hot vapor.
This was the first time Chen Chuan had encountered such a fighting style, so he cautiously chose to defend first and then counterattack.
Through observation, he realized this was a highly skilled technique. Speed wasn't surprising, but being able to slow down was the challenging part. This demonstrated perfect control and grasp of distance, rhythm, and force, requiring not only skill but also a perfect physique.
During the fight, Scalerson's attacks alternated between fast and slow, which was quite a headache. Chen Chuan realized that the slow movements were not only meant to confuse the opponent but also to gather strength, and although the fast attacks seemed explosive, they were followed by more, maintaining a continuous onslaught. This required an extremely profound understanding.
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He was certain that even if he encountered someone faster and stronger than this person, and was immediately drawn into their rhythm, there was still a high probability of being defeated.
After a brief observation and understanding, he already had a plan. After blocking the opponent's punches and kicks once more, he didn't bother with the subsequent attacks. Instead, he punched directly towards Scalerson.
Scalerson didn't attempt to defend or deflect, either. In his previous battles, he often faced opponents with unpredictable attacks, forcing him to engage in a head-on confrontation to break through the unfavorable situation.
It was a practical choice. But how could his offense be disrupted by such a simple method? He had extensive experience in dealing with this type of attack, or one could say he was waiting for the opponent to make such a move.
In that instant, the spiritual flame that covered his entire body flowed at an incredible speed, instantly gathering at the point of impact, as well as on his own fists and feet.
This was a surprising and bold choice, completely abandoning defense in other body parts, maximizing the efficiency of spiritual energy concentration for both offense and defense. This required extremely high combat proficiency and extensive experience to control, otherwise, it was a death wish.
Chen Chuan witnessed this technique with admiration. Even if he could instantly gather spiritual flames, he couldn't match the accuracy and efficiency of his opponent's move. This was not just a matter of strength, but rather an instinct honed through countless battles. However...
His punch still maintained its original momentum and smashed forward!
In the next moment, both sides almost simultaneously landed their hits.
As Chen Chuan's fist struck Scalerson's chest, as expected, it was blocked by the highly concentrated spiritual flame. Scalerson's fist also landed on Chen Chuan's shoulder, and although the spiritual flame scattered and splashed in all directions, it couldn't be dispersed. Instead, more spiritual energy surged and flowed from the contact point.
This was the 1691 version of the book!
Zhou Yuan's martial art, horizontal training of force!
Scalerson's attack was ineffective, and just as he was about to continue his assault, he suddenly felt an inexplicable force field from Chen Chuan. This force caused his body to pause as if a flying insect was trapped in the vast sky, feeling insignificant and helpless.
His eyes narrowed.
The Pure Sect, the Great Sky Style?! Chen Chuan's strike, although it couldn't match the opponent's absolute concentration of spiritual energy, his own spiritual flame was abundant. Taking advantage of the opponent's momentary stagnation, a continuous stream of spiritual energy gathered towards his fist.
Scalerson witnessed his spiritual power being neutralized, and at that moment, his heart suddenly skipped a beat as if something had been unsealed, releasing even more power from his body. The areas that had lost their spiritual flame now glowed with bright radiance.
With this layer of protection, he managed to break free from the force field's suppression, allowing his body to become active again.
Chen Chuan seized the opportunity to launch an offense while adjusting, and without hesitation, he activated the Furnace Breathing Method to counter the opponent's secret technique and its surge of power.
Now, he only needed to stick close to the opponent, ensuring that the Great Sky Style's force field constantly affected the person. Their battle was swift and fierce, with an extremely low error rate. Even a slight shift could significantly impact the outcome.
His strategy was sound. With the support of the breathing method, he successfully suppressed Scalerson's surging power. The opponent's newly emerged spiritual flame, under the influence of the force field, could only be used to counteract the force field's effect, unable to concentrate or support other areas.
Under Chen Chuan's relentless pressure, after more than ten exchanges, he finally found another opening. With a loud bang, his punch landed on the original spot, and the spiritual flame gathered there began to flicker, revealing signs of instability.
Scalerson's body trembled, and he had no choice but to retreat to create some distance, continuously fending off the ferocious attacks with his hands and feet. The roles of offense and defense were instantly reversed.
Although he tried to use his skill and technique to turn the tide, the Great Sky Style's force field persisted, forcing him to distribute a large amount of spiritual flame around his body. This resulted in a reduction of the spiritual energy available for offense and defense. Moreover, Chen Chuan's strength and speed were now faster than before, and being on the offensive, his momentum soared, becoming even more fierce and swift.
After several more exchanges, he once again revealed a defensive gap. Chen Chuan kicked forward, and with a loud bang, the spiritual flame that had gathered earlier was slightly weakened. His entire body trembled, and he had no choice but to retreat again, creating a huge impact wave on the surface of the lake, making it seem as if Chen Chuan had punched him and sent him flying!
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