Chapter 946: The Countering Wave
Chapter 946: The Countering Wave
Chen Chuan did not let up on his offensive despite Scalerson's retreat. In the moment the latter pulled back, Chen Chuan closed the gap and unleashed a barrage of punches and kicks like a torrential rain.
Scalerson, a renowned fighter, skillfully manipulated distance, space, and limited turns to gain brief moments of respite.
Within the next half-minute, he endured a relentless storm of attacks. His body endured powerful blows, and the concentrated spiritual flame that enveloped him flickered, appearing on the verge of dissipation with each strike. Yet, it stubbornly held on.
Chen Chuan couldn't help but admire his resilience.
Given the high concentration of Scalerson's spiritual flame, it seemed that using feints to disperse his focus and then attacking would be more effective.
However, Chen Chuan's innate combat intuition told him otherwise. He sensed that maintaining this style of attack was the most efficient.
His exceptional combat instinct proved useful here. Scalerson's fighting style excelled in manipulating the rhythm of feints and variations, and he was an expert in this regard.
Chen Chuan could effortlessly discern the feints and variations from his opponent's breathing rhythm, body movements, and the distribution of spiritual flame. Conversely, this straightforward and relentless style of attack rendered his ability ineffective, forcing him to dismantle and counter each move, barely holding on as he retreated, waiting for an opportunity to strike back.
At this moment, the lake water in Chao Cai Lake was rapidly expanding outward, creating a deep water chasm in their wake as they fought intensely. Due to their speed, the path they traveled seemed to be carved out of the water, leaving a gaping void that didn't fill quickly. Instead, the compressed air pushed outward, forming two white lines that rapidly extended in opposite directions, accompanied by thunderous roars and waves that erupted from the rift, audible even at the other end of Wave Rift Valley.
Chen Chuan knew his opponent was waiting for an opportunity. If his rhythm faltered slightly, disrupting the intensity of his offense, the counterattack would begin. If he could overpower his opponent in one go, the battle would end. Now, it was a test of their endurance and resilience.
Chen Chuan was confident in this regard. He had broken through the limits with his foundation, and as the battle unfolded, an endless supply of power surged from within him, transforming into the driving force for his attacks. He maintained strict control over the distance between them, and whenever an opening appeared, he unleashed a merciless strike without hesitation.
Scalerson realized the advantage had shifted entirely to Chen Chuan. Despite his current resilience, Scalerson felt he could withstand the spiritual flame's onslaught, but even if he could maintain this, the outcome was certain defeat.
Unwilling to accept this, Scalerson took action. Instead of waiting for his defense to crumble, he abandoned the spiritual flame surrounding his body, allowing the Great Sky Style force field to bind him. He retained only the necessary power for defense in front.
Upon witnessing this, Chen Chuan's eyes flickered, and he abruptly increased the speed of his punches and kicks. In a brief moment, the concentrated spiritual flame on the opposing side was nearly exhausted. Just as it seemed one more strike would completely shatter it, a thick mist erupted from Scalerson's body, accompanied by an outward expansion of power. Suddenly, a figure over ten meters tall, nearly identical to Scalerson, appeared in its place.
A spirit image!
Scalerson looked down at Chen Chuan from his elevated position. During Chen Chuan's relentless pursuit, Scalerson had no time or energy to summon a spirit image, but he relied on his rich experience and judgment, risking Chen Chuan's potential strike, to summon it with a fraction of his power.
The spirit image emerged, blocking the Great Sky Style force field, allowing Scalerson to break free from his disadvantageous position and engage Chen Chuan once more.
Chen Chuan gazed at the nearly tangible spirit image, as if his opponent had transformed into a giant over ten meters tall. In the final moments of his intensified offense, Chen Chuan anticipated his opponent's potential move.
He could have chosen to go all-in, betting on breaking through his opponent's defense before the transformation was complete. However, he opted for a more cautious approach, aware of the potential hidden powers within his opponent.
During this process, Chen Chuan wasn't idle either. He silently accumulated power, and as the spirit image appeared, he took a step forward, causing ripples to form under his feet. His body flashed with fiery brilliance as he surged forward, and a bright light emanated from his fist as he delivered a powerful punch, striking the massive spirit image!
The spirit image only granted Scalerson the ability to counter the force field; it didn't enhance his strength. Without sufficient spiritual flame, it was merely a larger target.
Scalerson was well aware of the advantages and disadvantages of the spirit image and had no intention of using it for a comeback.
No matter what Chen Chuan did next, even if he dispersed the Spirit Image, he could use this phase to catch a breath and escape from the embarrassing situation he was in just now.
At this moment, a huge blast sounded, and a figure forcefully crashed through the outer perimeter of the Spirit Image. The scattered radiance reformed into wisps of mist, but it was still partially blocked.
Everything went exactly as Scalerson had predicted. His previous all-out burst caused him to pause, but the gap created by blocking the opponent was enough for him to adjust and recover almost completely, perfectly seizing the interval in the battle.
At this moment, he saw the radiance flashing on the figure's hand, and his expression changed abruptly. Was he launching a Spiritual Surge during the offense?!
This type of attack required an extremely abundant Spiritual Flame, and it also needed prior preparation. Therefore, it rarely appeared in battles with rapid rhythms. This indicated that the opponent had already been preparing for it before being forced back by the outer image.
The Spiritual Surge was faster and had a larger attack range, which was slightly faster than his recovery. It was as if it was stuck at a critical juncture, rendering his previous efforts useless at the last moment. This sophisticated combat strategy was more awe-inspiring than a mere display of raw power.
Scalerson couldn't dodge at this moment. The only thing he could do was to gather all the Spiritual power he could muster and desperately channel it forward to block the surge's path.
In the instant he made this move, an intensely blinding flash erupted in the air, followed by a loud, piercing boom after a brief moment.
A massive, invisible ripple spread out in a circular pattern, centered on the two of them, while the air reverberated with a harsh, grating roar.
A large patch of lake water vaporized instantly as the radiance emerged, leaving a sunken cavity in the middle. A mass of steam rose and dispersed in all directions, forming a rainbow of seven-colored rings under the sunlight.
The air at the center shook and warped, distorting the entire scene due to the interaction of water vapor and light.
Scalerson utilized almost all of his Spiritual Flame to successfully withstand this surge, pushing him backward several hundred meters. His body trembled slightly, a result of over-exerting his body before fully recovering.
At this moment, he quickly adjusted his breath, knowing that the Spiritual Surge was extremely energy-consuming, and both parties would have a brief pause after the attack. He might be able to restore himself to his previous state before the opponent's next strike.
However, within the dense mist, a flash of light suddenly appeared, and a shimmering white-golden fist burst through the rapidly dispersing fog, hurtling towards him.
In a 6-1-9-1-9-1-0 version, there was not a single mistake!
Scalerson's heart sank. Judging from the speed and rhythm, this was almost an immediate follow-up to the Spiritual Surge, leaving him no room to catch his breath. He had no choice but to squeeze out all his energy, stimulating his body, accelerating blood flow, and moving his heavy body and limbs with all his might.
Chen Chuan's body flew forward, surrounded by the Vast Sky Force Field. The force field not only hindered enemies but also propelled himself. At this moment, he dispersed the mist, revealing Scalerson's towering figure.
This fighter from Ring Island maintained a firm gaze. The deep cyan flame on his body was nearly extinguished under Chen Chuan's continuous strikes, but at this moment, he stubbornly assumed a defensive posture of Cage Art.
Chen Chuan lunged forward with a punch, the massive impact force smashing into Scalerson's defensive hand. The thin layer of Spiritual radiance on his arm was easily shattered, and his posture was broken. For the first time, he lost his balance and staggered.
Before he could retreat a few steps, Chen Chuan's second punch swiftly followed, this time aimed at an unprotected opponent. The radiance on his fist dimmed, but the force behind the punch remained relentless as he unleashed it without mercy!
With a loud boom, Scalerson's face contorted and twisted, shattered teeth and flesh spraying outward. His body was flung far away by the force, bouncing on the lake surface more than ten times before smashing into the water, creating a towering splash.
Chen Chuan maintained his punching stance in the air for a moment, then his feet touched down on the water's surface, ripples spreading out in a circle.
After a while, the water column subsided, and the lake gradually returned to tranquility. Scalerson's limbs spread out as he floated on the surface, his body swaying with the undulating water. He gazed at the slightly blinding sky for a while before speaking in a tired, deep voice:
"Director Chen, you win."
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(End of Chapter)
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