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Chapter 964: The Realm of Clashing Bodies
Chapter 964: The Realm of Clashing Bodies
Two massive spirit forms engaged in a fierce battle, their colossal bodies radiating light as they clashed, appearing evenly matched in strength. The radiant flames emanating from their enormous frames illuminated the entire mountain peak.
Xu Mutang struggled to muster his strength, noticing that Chen Chuan's outer form was blocking the Golden Armored General. A shudder ran through him as he recalled the rumors and descriptions he had heard of this individual, initially doubting their veracity. But now, witnessing it firsthand, he realized the accounts had not exaggerated; if anything, they had been conservative.
If he could engage in combat without hindrance, defeating the opponent would seem like a straightforward task. However, the impurities within his body prevented him from exerting his full strength. The previous exertion had only aggravated the pollution, making it even more challenging to maintain his alternate form.
This didn't mean he was entirely helpless.
He retrieved a short, rod-like object from his body, which wriggled slightly, resembling a living creature. With a swift flick of his hand, he sent it flying into the air, where it dispersed on its own, scattering in all directions.
Simultaneously, he tapped the World Token he wore, sending a short-range transmission to Chen Chuan's World Token. Although the Vermoth Field wasn't present to facilitate communication, the mental connection between fighters could still transmit information.
Chen Chuan immediately received the message and glanced swiftly to his left and right, nodding slightly in acknowledgment.
Then, looking upward, he observed that the spiritual flame of his opponent emanated from the spirit form itself, a capability that should be attainable in the Changshengguan realm. In contrast, his spiritual flame was entirely self-generated, not originating from his spirit form. Only after the Second Self merged could the doubled spiritual flame match the opponent's strength.
However, he sensed that the opponent's combat power didn't align with their expected level, as if they couldn't unleash their full potential. If the energy within their body were a lake, only the surface layer was being agitated.
But if it were truly the Emperor Responding Deity occupying a mortal shell, that wouldn't be surprising. Judging from the situation, Yuwen Yuanqi's cultivation should be in the Human Form, where the Human Form involves cultivating both the physical body and spiritual self simultaneously. Now, lacking the spiritual self, it wasn't just a matter of being half as strong; it was akin to hacking at the foundation, leaving behind only a fraction of the original power.
In that case, there was a chance to fight.
With this thought, he ceased focusing on the spirit form's grappling and swiftly drew the Snow Lord Saber, which had been sheathed at his side. Grasping the hilt, he kicked off the ground and charged towards Yuwen Yuanqi's physical body.
The Golden Armored General above noticed and, instead of pushing forward, used his strength to hold back, creating some distance between them. Then, drawing a short sword from his waist, he stabbed downward. But Chen Chuan's spirit form twisted, and with a swift motion, he swung his long spear outward, deflecting the descending short sword with the tip of his spear. The impact of the collision produced a deafening sound.
Chen Chuan had now closed the distance and was almost upon Yuwen Yuanqi, who leveled his long hammer, aiming it forward in a standard combat stance. Above them, the long spears of their spirit forms clashed again. At that moment, Chen Chuan's spirit form suddenly twisted, causing the long spear to sink downward and then coil outward, forcefully deflecting the opponent's massive hammer. Simultaneously, he raised his wrist, aiming the spear handle at Yuwen Yuanqi's head below and stabbing downward.
Yuwen Yuanqi, sensing the attack, had no choice but to intercept it with his long hammer, blocking it with the horizontal handle. A loud thud reverberated through the spear handle as the impact forced his body downward.
Chen Chuan seized this opportunity, swinging the Snow Lord Saber in an arc and slashing downward, directly striking the opponent's facial armor. The highly concentrated spiritual flame on the blade instantly tore through the golden flames, shattering the facial armor. Taking advantage of the momentum, he continued the slash into the opponent's head. However, as the blade penetrated deeper, he encountered a resistant force.
At that moment, the enormous spirit form above Yuwen Yuanqi suddenly swung the hammer back, smashing it downward. Knowing he couldn't continue, he withdrew the saber and took a step back. A loud boom echoed as the hammerhead slammed into the ground in front of him, creating a massive crater. But the long spear in Chen Chuan's spirit form whipped toward the waist of the spirit form, scattering a vast amount of spiritual flame in all directions, like stars falling to the ground. The spirit form wobbled from the impact, but with a mighty swing of the long hammer, it forced back the opponent's attack, allowing Yuwen Yuanqi to retreat a few steps and regain his footing.
Below, after evading the previous attack, Chen Chuan didn't rush forward again. Instead, he glanced at the opponent's radiant facial armor and body armor, assessing that it was likely a set designed to accommodate Alienation Organization.
Ordinary Alienation weapons couldn't be cut through. The Snow Lord Saber had only managed to cause such damage after being enhanced several times. Without that, it might not even leave a mark. If he were to engage in combat again, he would need to take this into consideration.
Yuwen Yuanqi, having been slashed by Chen Chuan, revealed threads of white-gold light seeping from the cuts on his facial armor and helmet. However, after a while, the continuous emission of golden light suppressed the white-gold radiance, accompanied by an increasingly heavy aura that spread outward in golden tendrils.
Chen Chuan immediately realized that his opponent had used some method to squeeze out the power within this massive body.
Since it was like this...
He took a deep breath, and his breath suddenly became scorching hot. In an instant, his entire body, including his spirit form, seemed to transform into a giant furnace. As the heat waves emanated, even the air seemed to distort, and thick white clouds rose upwards, following the spirit form.
After a moment of mutual gaze, both sides stepped forward towards each other without any agreement. The Golden Armored General above took the lead, swinging his long hammer towards Chen Chuan's main body. Chen Chuan lifted his sword to block, and with a 'clang', he deflected the attack, but his body still sank slightly. Meanwhile, his spirit form above struck with a long spear, hitting the Golden Armored General's shoulder and forcing him to lower to one side. The golden flames on the general's body flickered.
Below, Yuwen Yuanqi seized the opportunity as Chen Chuan's body sank, swinging his hammer towards him. Chen Chuan parried with his sword, but due to insufficient strength, he was inevitably pushed back.
Yuwen Yuanqi wanted to press forward, but suddenly, Chen Chuan's spirit form above reached out a hand and pressed down towards him. Yuwen Yuanqi had no choice but to slow his steps, raising both hands to lift the hammer's handle. With a 'boom', his entire body was forcefully pinned to the ground.
The Golden Armored General above swung his hammer in a circular motion, sweeping it horizontally towards the ground. Chen Chuan lifted his sword to block, and with a 'boom', the powerful force sent him flying backward, carving a deep trench in the ground with his feet. During this process, a short spear appeared out of nowhere, flying straight towards his face.
Chen Chuan's eyes flashed, and he swung his sword to block it. The spear was deflected and flew in circles before returning to Chen Chuan's spirit form.
Yuwen Yuanqi was about to pursue, but before he could move, he suddenly turned and swung his hammer to block, sending something flying with a 'clang'. At that moment, he saw it was a cone-shaped object, which buzzed and returned to Chen Chuan's side, hovering beside him.
Until this moment, the energy currents that had been dispersed during the intense battle, now mixed with sharp whistling sounds, scattering in all directions like visible ripples. The ground shook, sending stones and debris flying, and the palace buildings nearby groaned under the impact.
Chen Chuan stared at his opponent, his spirit form joining the battle. The fight became more complex, requiring more consideration and a broader perspective and thinking. It was as if the battle had been elevated to a whole new dimension.
If possible, Chen Chuan would have preferred a fair fight with his opponent, but the other side had an endless supply of stamina and a mighty spiritual flame, and their power was gradually being unleashed. Therefore, he couldn't afford to prolong the battle and needed to end it as quickly as possible.
He slightly sidestepped, slowly raising his long sword with both hands and placing it diagonally in front of him. He focused on his opponent, while his spirit form above lifted the long spear, holding it horizontally above his head. From above, a white-gold flame descended, and the white steam rose straight up, forming a cloud-like shape in the sky.
In the 1619 book, there is no mistake!
Yuwen Yuanqi's eyes, visible behind his face armor, glanced at Chen Chuan for a moment before swinging his hammer and charging forward. In a flash of golden light, he collided with the atmosphere and reached Chen Chuan, where their weapons clashed once again. After a few strikes, as they drew closer, both the spirit form above and the main body below had their weapons pressed against each other. Both sides seemed to want to overpower the other with strength, but for a moment, neither succeeded.
Just then, long ropes suddenly rose from the ground, passing through Yuwen Yuanqi's armpits, legs, waist, and crotch, and tightened with a jerk.
It could be seen that the ends of these ropes were held in Xu Mutang's hands, emitting a faint spiritual glow. Even though it was weak, it still provided a momentary hindrance.
Chen Chuan, prepared in advance, quickly retreated and slashed downward with his Snow Lord Saber. Simultaneously, his spirit form and body both emitted a force field, covering the Golden Armored General, causing him to stiffen and unable to assist his main body below.
Although this restraint lasted only an instant, in the intense battle, it created a perfect opportunity.
Yuwen Yuanqi watched the long sword descending towards him, but he had nowhere to dodge. At that moment, a strange light flashed in his eyes, causing the sword to deviate slightly, and it didn't perfectly follow the original slash.
However, Chen Chuan had gathered his strength, and with the enhancement of the Heaven and Earth Furnace Breathing Technique, this strike was several times more powerful than the previous one. It directly sliced through the Golden Armored General's face and head armor, almost splitting Yuwen Yuanqi's head in two. With a 'crack', the golden headgear and face armor shattered and fell to the ground.
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(End of Chapter)
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