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Chapter 963: The Battle Palace of the Forge
Chapter 963: The Battle Palace of the Forge
Within the deep pit that had been blasted open on the plateau, Xu Mutang was firmly held down by the Serpent Claws, his silver flames dancing on the claws, merging and dissipating with the cold cyan Spiritual Flame on his body.
Xu Mutang had not suffered much damage from the initial impact. Although the Giant Serpent possessed immense strength, its Spiritual Flame was inferior in quality, so a single strike was not enough to break through his defenses.
However, it was clear that the primary objective of his opponent was to restrain him. If Xu Mutang didn't free himself from the Serpent Claws in time, the figure on the Giant Serpent's back could attack him without restraint, which would be unpleasant.
At this moment, Xu Mutang, relying on his unusually large physique, stretched out two arms, grabbing different parts of the Serpent Claws. Simultaneously, he twisted his waist, flipped over, and with a mighty heave, managed to topple the Giant Serpent to one side.
The Vigorous Figure above leaped down, aiming a hammer blow at Xu Mutang's head. Xu Mutang was prepared, raising his free arm to block the attack with his whip.
But he was still in the pit, so when they collided, his body sank further into the ground. The Giant Serpent, with its four claws, flipped over, pressing down with its front claws and lunging its head towards Xu Mutang.
Xu Mutang arched his body backward, and his two arms below precisely grabbed the horn above, using the momentum to pull himself out of the pit. The Giant Serpent, noticing this, shook its head, and with another thrust of its horn, flung Xu Mutang away again.
Xu Mutang, still in mid-air, intended to use this opportunity to create some distance and regroup. But suddenly, he felt something amiss. He brandished his whip outward, and with a clanging sound, deflected a short spear that had flown in from an unknown direction.
Although the spear missed Xu Mutang, the force it carried was substantial, pushing him back even further.
Just then, he saw the Vigorous Figure place his long hammer on his back and open his palm towards Xu Mutang, a golden light flashing in his palm.
Xu Mutang's expression changed. He was falling from the sky, and the residual force from the previous spear attack left him unable to dodge or evade. So, he gathered all his Spiritual Flame, focusing it in front of him.
Simultaneously, he manipulated the field's energy to shift his body, trying to avoid a direct confrontation. Just before he landed, the light in front of him erupted, reaching his position in an instant. Xu Mutang raised his arms to brace for the suffocating impact, but with a bang, the light stopped just three to four meters away.
Xu Mutang looked up in surprise and saw a figure standing there, its entire body glowing with white-gold flames. One hand blocked the radiant light, and the two flames clashed, creating an intensely dazzling display. At this moment, only the figure's silhouette and flowing robe were visible.
After a while, the light finally dissipated, and the figure remained standing with his back to Xu Mutang. He could see the figure holding a long sword, a red scarf around his neck fluttering in the powerful energy flow.
The figure slightly tilted his head and asked, "Inspector General Xu, are you alright?"
The voice was surprisingly youthful yet exuded confidence and composure. Xu Mutang could tell from the speech that it was one of their own, a fighter from Daxun. He felt relieved and also wondered, "I'm fine, thank you for the assistance. May I ask who you are?"
The figure turned slightly, revealing a youthful and handsome face. "Jinbei Province, Chen Chuan."
Xu Mutang was taken aback, then realized, "You're Director Chen?" He spoke with reverence, "Director Chen, I've heard of you. Thank you for your help just now!"
Chen Chuan looked ahead and said, "Inspector General Xu, we can talk later. Let's deal with this thing first."
Xu Mutang raised his whip and, looking at the figure and the serpent, said decisively, "Alright, I'll join Director Chen!"
But Chen Chuan shook his head.
Xu Mutang was puzzled by his intention.
Chen Chuan sincerely said, "Inspector General Xu, leave this to me. I suggest you deal with your own situation first."
"My situation?"
Xu Mutang was startled. Initially, he didn't understand, but when he looked down, he was horrified to find countless tiny holes on his body, with small insects crawling in and out. In the places where the holes existed, even the Spiritual Flame had disappeared.
Upon discovering this, he felt a sudden wave of weakness, and with a thud, his massive body half-knelt on the ground.
He immediately realized that the infection from earlier had not been completely removed and that some of it was still hidden within his body.
If he hadn't become aware of it, he might not have noticed it until it was too late. But now, the alien organization within his body had sensed it and, in an attempt to save itself, instinctively began to resist and fight.
Xu Mutang was now unable to join the battle. Suddenly, he saw the Giant Serpent leap towards him, its four claws digging into the ground. Xu Mutang immediately warned, "Be careful, that's..."
Chen Chuan watched as the Giant Serpent charged towards him with ferocious momentum.
He didn't see how to dodge, but simply sidestepped slightly, and with a punch, he struck directly, smashing it onto its forehead with a loud boom. He stood firmly in place, his feet not moving an inch, but the entire giant serpent was forced to a halt by the punch. Its massive body arched and twisted, and under the impact of the strike, the spiritual radiance on its head scattered, its serpent eyes rolling back, and it slumped to one side.
The powerful figure above leaped into the air and jumped down, raising the coiling snake-like long hammer in his hand and smashing it down towards Chen Chuan.
Chen Chuan lunged forward, stepping on the serpent's head, and grabbed the hammer's handle with both hands. With a twist of his body, he swung the weapon, sending the massive golden-armored figure below him flying.
A loud boom reverberated, and the ground shook as debris and bricks scattered. With another surge of strength, Chen Chuan pulled on the long handle, causing the giant serpent's body to crumple. He took a step forward and kicked the golden-armored general's head, their spiritual radiance fiercely rubbing against each other. But the power of his kick was unmatched, sending the robust figure flying into the distance, crashing into a palace wall and creating a massive breach.
Standing on the serpent's head, Chen Chuan slowly lowered his foot and turned to ask, "Who is that?"
Xu Mutang hesitated for a moment before answering, "Yuwen Yuanqi?"
Chen Chuan was surprised, raising an eyebrow. "Yuwen Yuanqi?"
Xu Mutang also seemed uncertain, but he persisted, "It should be him. He's using the thousand-year-old weapon named after him and wearing the armor of an Auxiliary State General. But..." Xu Mutang paused, "The one controlling this body might not be him but the Emperor Responding Deity."
"The Emperor Responding Deity?"
Chen Chuan instantly thought of many things. He nodded, having sensed the abundant and powerful spiritual flame on the man's body, but his martial skills were average and rigid, indicating a strict training regimen. Yet, there was also a sense of awkwardness, a lack of real combat experience evident to Chen Chuan's experienced eye.
This didn't match the legendary Yuwen Yuanqi, who had experienced countless battles.
Chen Chuan could sense that this was no ghost or demon but a being with a certain life force. If there was something unusual, it was similar to the feeling he got from Wei Guozhan. Yuwen Yuanqi also came from the ancient imperial family and the upper echelons, so this performance wasn't surprising.
It seemed that Xu Zong Chantou had some information not known to the outside world.
With a loud clatter, the robust figure rose from the rubble and debris. The spiritual flame on his body suddenly surged, illuminating the area with a bright light, far more intense than before.
He extended his long hammer, sweeping it outward, and the palace walls and shattered bricks and tiles in front of him exploded outward. As he strode forward, each step shook the ground, causing his armor to rattle with a clanging sound.
Behind him, a giant figure gradually emerged, shrouded in golden aura flames. A cloud of smoke condensed, and a massive figure appeared, almost identical to the man himself, clad in golden armor with a demon mask covering his head. In his hand, he held an enormous long hammer, and his lower body was immersed in the flame's glow. As he approached, the giant spirit figure raised the long hammer high and smashed it down towards the two of them.
Xu Mutang's expression changed as he looked at the giant hammer above. At this critical moment, he gathered all his spiritual flame, straining to lift the long whip.
Chen Chuan looked up at the sky, standing there with no intention of dodging. Just as the hammer was about to fall, a tall figure suddenly appeared in the air, wielding a long spear that blocked the hammer's handle with a clang, preventing it from landing. The impact caused a loud rumble, shaking the ground.
Within the giant spirit figure's demon mask, the eyes burned like fire, and a surging golden spiritual flame erupted from its body. Its arms bulged as it exerted force, pressing forward.
Chen Chuan's eyes flashed, and his second self instantly merged with the figure. In the next moment, a white-gold spiritual radiance rapidly spread over his body, quickly enveloping the spirit figure. With both hands gripping the spear, he withstood the hammer's downward force.
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(End of Chapter)
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