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Chapter 980: The Fist and the Blade
Chapter 980: The Fist and the Blade
This slash was not a simple straight cut. After being blocked by the Quill Feather Saber, under the control of its owner, Kaze Shingen, the power on the blade immediately changed, and due to the peculiarity of his force, the saber seemed to become elusive.
But the next moment, the Quill Feather Saber in front of him also changed accordingly, and each time the force shifted, it perfectly countered, appearing as if glued to the blade, creating only a fleeting afterimage in the air due to their speed, while their positions remained largely unchanged.
Chen Chuan paid no attention to this, focusing solely on his target ahead. Then, with no obstruction, he unleashed a punch that struck out!
Ian still retained a faint Spiritual Flame, but it was far from enough to protect him at this moment. He only felt a sudden flash of light engulfing his entire vision, and the punch landed squarely on his head. In the darkness, a dazzling light flashed by, and the force, after pushing through the air at a slightly tilted angle, created a visible ripple in the air, followed by a thunderous muffled sound.
Under the watchful eyes of Dakota and Kaze Shingen, Ian's head disappeared, and his headless body was thrown backward.
Kaze Shingen immediately retreated, his long saber held defensively in front of him.
With a thud, Ian's body fell to the ground. Platinum light flowed out from his severed neck, and his headless body seemed to struggle to stand, managing only to half-sit up before collapsing again, twitching uncontrollably.
This bizarre scene was due to Ian's Alienation Organization within his body resisting at the last moment, even after his head was gone. The Alienation Organization faithfully executed its orders, but it was suppressed by the Spiritual Flame that had infiltrated his body.
Kaze Shingen's eyelids twitched slightly. Even now, he couldn't quite believe that Ian, the branch leader of the New Lumina Sect and master of the New Chiuan Stream, had been killed in just one exchange.
And he hadn't even fully utilized his skills...
Kaze Shingen stared at the figure in crimson robes, wearing a veil, standing beside Chen Chuan with a saber in hand. Was this the Divine Form? It didn't seem quite right.
Chen Chuan slowly retracted his fist, but his knuckles still glowed with platinum light and rising steam.
He found it perfectly normal to defeat his opponent with a single punch; this was the cruelty of a fighter's battle. One wrong judgment could lead to defeat, and sometimes, the price was one's life.
Their fight, in essence, was a contest of strength, speed, explosive force, and even Spiritual Flame. Chen Chuan had completely dominated in all these aspects, specifically in the head-on confrontation, where he had overwhelmed his opponent with sheer power. Ian's choice of this method of combat, without knowing the disparity in their strengths, had led to this outcome.
At this moment, Chen Chuan glanced at Dakota. At the last moment, Dakota hadn't intervened like Kaze Shingen, nor had he made any threatening moves towards Chen Chuan. He had simply stood there silently.
Chen Chuan didn't know what this person was thinking, but he had already planned to use his second self to block Dakota's attack, so even if Dakota had acted, the result wouldn't have changed, and he still wouldn't have been able to save Ian.
Now, Chen Chuan turned his gaze back to Kaze Shingen. He had experienced the Wind Forest School's ultimate techniques from Gong Ying Changxiu before, but those were only third-level moves. He wondered what surprises Kaze Shingen could bring.
Noticing Chen Chuan's gaze, Kaze Shingen hesitated for a moment. Then, he suddenly threw away his long saber and released his external form. Crossing his arms, he aimed at his shoulders and slashed downward, and with a swish, both his arms fell off.
Ignoring the gushing blood from his shoulders, Kaze Shingen said seriously to Chen Chuan, "Sir, I promise I won't interfere in tonight's battle or sabotage your Skyline. Can you let me go?"
Kaze Shingen knew of the defeats of Moon Cry Pavilion and Wind Crane Guardian, and now he had witnessed Chen Chuan's strength firsthand. He acknowledged that he was no match for Chen Chuan, and Dakota hadn't shown any intention to fight earlier, making him an unreliable ally. Surrendering was his only chance for survival.
Chen Chuan stood there, offering no clear response, his silhouette in the darkness appearing as a dark outline.
Kaze Shingen stared at him, waiting for a while, when suddenly, the scenery in front of him shattered, and he stood there intact, his external form still in place, and his arms still attached to his body.
This was a secret technique of the Aberrant Form, his Heaven Ghost, which could foresee possible future scenarios based on certain information and behaviors of his opponent. Although it might not always align perfectly with the actual future, it was mostly accurate.
Kaze Shingen had genuinely intended to do this, but to his disappointment, Chen Chuan showed no response, proving that Chen Chuan intended to annihilate them all.
A serene, deathly calm settled in his eyes. If his opponent was unwilling, then he could only ignite his own determination to die, burning away everything and fighting with his life.
Chen Chuan's gaze shifted, and just then, he noticed a faint sign of etherealization on the Second Me. It could be that his opponent had used some technique, but it didn't seem quite right, as the degree of infection was too low.
So, none of that mattered anymore.
He sensed the other's determination to fight to the death, which suited his intentions. What he was concerned about was the other person turning around and fleeing, leaving someone else at the scene, which might require more effort than necessary.
The faint light on Kaze Shingen's body seemed to burn brighter, the pale blue light turning into a ghastly white that illuminated the night sky.
Feeling the thought of impending death, Heaven Ghost's momentum rose, and the alien tissue in his body began to rapidly consume, channeling all energy into his body.
This wouldn't help him transcend his realm, but he could elevate his physical foundation to its highest potential. He gathered all his strength, and this power could only support him in executing three to five slashes. Once his momentum was spent, even if the enemy didn't perish, he would still die from exhaustion.
But he didn't care anymore; only by sacrificing everything and embracing the will to die could he shatter all forms and defeat the enemy before him.
At this moment, Chen Chuan thrust the Snow Lord Saber into the hard ground and slowly drew the blade from its sheath.
Kaze Shingen raised his saber and stepped forward, taking advantage of his height and reach to deliver a downward slash at Chen Chuan. He also spared a glance at Vermilion Whirl, who stood to the side, but surprisingly, she didn't move, seemingly on guard against the distant Dakota.
This slightly relieved Kaze Shingen. As the saber was about to fall, he saw Chen Chuan lift his saber to block, and as expected, an awe-inspiring force clashed between the blades, and the saber was deflected as anticipated.
Having witnessed Ian's lesson earlier, Kaze Shingen was prepared. He shifted his shoulder, raised both hands to grip the saber handle, and assumed a posture as if he were about to draw the blade across his back. The saber tip descended at an incredible speed, aiming directly at Chen Chuan's face.
This move was called "Reverse Thrust," utilizing the curvature of the blade and the unique structure of the alien's arm for a swift killing strike.
In the 1619th book, there was no mistake!
No matter how fast the opponent was, there was no way to directly dodge a saber delivered right in front of them. If they tried to dodge or parry, the third slash would follow, and then one slash after another, until the fifth slash would end it all.
But at that moment, Chen Chuan made an unexpected move. Instead of dodging or parrying, he leaned forward, intentionally colliding with the saber tip.
As his strength was at its peak, a counterforce was generated between them, leading to another test of strength. However, he couldn't overpower his opponent, causing his body to slightly stall, and the third slash didn't go as planned. In combat, such a pause could be fatal. The saber flashed, and his arm flew up, followed by another flash of light...
The scene before him shattered, and Kaze Shingen still held the long saber, poised to deliver a downward slash at Chen Chuan.
However, he now had an idea of how Chen Chuan might respond. This time, he was prepared, but this "premonition" wasn't without flaws. It caused a sense of discontinuity in his originally seamless momentum and saber technique.
If it were an opponent of similar strength, even if they noticed, it might not pose a significant threat.
But Chen Chuan, with his keen perception, caught the slightest fluctuation in the seamless saber technique. His eyes flashed, and he swiftly lifted his saber, deflecting the descending long saber while stepping forward with incredible speed, sending the saber forward. In an instant, both his feet left the ground, and his entire body shot forward like an arrow!
This combination of blocking and thrusting was simple yet powerful, a perfect blend of strength and speed, exploiting his superior physical abilities to create and seize the opportunity.
Kaze Shingen's planned technique was now useless, as Chen Chuan had closed the distance in an instant, leaving him no room to turn his saber.
Watching the saber tip slightly lift, aiming directly at his throat, he could only manage to slightly sidestep, avoiding the most critical area. At that moment, he caught a glimpse of Vermilion Whirl seemingly moving slightly towards him, her hand resting on the Quill Feather Saber, her lively eyes beneath the veil fixed on his current vulnerability.
Although he knew Vermilion Whirl might not intervene, he couldn't ignore this threat, and his body instinctively moved to evade, causing him to lose the last chance to dodge. The saber tore through the spiritual flame on the surface, piercing through his thick neck from one side and instantly emerging from the other.
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(End of Chapter)
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