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Chapter 990: A Fine Line Between Victory and Defeat
Chapter 990: A Fine Line Between Victory and Defeat
Chen Chuanben advanced, but suddenly felt a repulsive force pushing him away.
This force not only came from the opponent but also from within himself. The two Vast Sky Style force fields intertwined, and the harder he pushed, the faster he seemed to separate from the enemy.
If he were to remove his force field, his overall strength might become insufficient. At this point, he couldn't constrain the opponent and could only let them remove their force field.
Zhao Zhenye relied purely on his skills and combat instincts. He had broken through Chen Chuan's previous efforts by merely exploiting the characteristics of the fist's power. However, his exceptional grasp of combat and exquisite use of force were astonishing.
Chen Chuan's eyes fixed on the gradually distancing opponent. Although the opponent had indeed escaped, he reached out, grabbed the Snow Lord Saber still in the air, and slashed forward!
In an instant, a dazzling flash of light swept across.
Even though he was repelled by the force, he held the Snow Lord Saber, compensating for the distance. His slash reached Zhao Zhenye, who was within the blade's range!
He didn't know that the opponent could utilize the characteristics of the Vast Sky Style to create such a change. However, during the simulated rehearsal, he had foreseen this possibility and prepared a counterattack in advance, even setting up more than just one backup plan.
For Zhao Zhenye, this battle was an unexpected encounter, and his opponent remained opaque. But for Chen Chuan, it was a prepared ambush with prior knowledge.
Zhao Zhenye had just pushed Chen Chuan away, but regardless of the perfect timing and exquisite force, he had exerted a certain amount of strength. At this moment, he was in a vulnerable state after the force had dissipated, still lacking the opportunity to catch his breath and adjust. As the saber light descended, he could only lift his elbow, mobilizing the remaining Spiritual Flame on his body to defend. The collision of light and fire scattered the already weakened radiance once more.
More critically, despite his brilliant counter, he still couldn't break free from Chen Chuan's attack rhythm, and the fundamental situation remained unchanged. At this moment, Chen Chuan slashed upward again.
He had to retreat and block simultaneously. Initially, his barehanded resistance had continuously weakened the Spiritual Flame, and now, facing a weapon, the decline accelerated.
After several more slashes, the outer forms of both parties collided, and countless spiritual lights rained down from above. Below, after repeated clashes and weakening, only a thin layer of Spiritual Flame remained on Zhao Zhenye's body.
Judging by the situation, he had been pushed to the brink. Another three or four slashes, and the upper spirit form might break through his defense after one more collision.
Just then, as the silver-white light flow seemed to extinguish, a Spiritual Flame suddenly cascaded down from the upper spirit form. With this aid, the once-dimmed Spiritual Flame burst into brilliance!
The spirit form was inherently connected to the self, and upon reaching the Longevity Perception Realm and receiving the Sky Bridge, they became almost indistinguishable. Although he couldn't mobilize his internal power, he could borrow a portion of the Spiritual Flame from the spirit form.
His spirit form was also restrained by the opponent's spirit form, but he could sense that the pressure Chen Chuan exerted on the spirit form was far less than on the physical body. There seemed to be no connection between the two, indicating an imbalance of strength. Thus, he could first draw upon the power of the spirit form. Even if the upper spirit form temporarily lacked strength, it wouldn't succumb within a few moves.
This bought them enough time to exchange a dozen or so moves. By the time he regained his rhythm, he could return the borrowed power and replenish the upper spirit form before it collapsed.
With his keen observation and combat instincts, he once again found a gap in an apparently impregnable situation, turning the tables on what seemed like an irreversible situation!
Chen Chuan's eyes flashed as he witnessed this. He showed no signs of discouragement and maintained his offensive, slashing forward without letting up.
Even if the opponent had regained the protection of the Spiritual Flame, Chen Chuan was still in control of the rhythm. It was just a matter of striking again!
Zhao Zhenye had replenished his strength, but it wasn't as simple as a mere recovery. It meant he now had sufficient defense and could afford to ignore certain attacks, using the opportunity to draw upon more power from within.
He couldn't do this before because he was restricted by the initial clash. Now, he wouldn't engage in such a direct confrontation again. However, just as he was about to act, a buzzing sound emanated from the seawater below.
The Heart-Pounding Pillar, which he had thrown below, resonated at that moment. This object required leaving a mental imprint and ensuring it was within a certain range. Then, with a mere mental call, it could be activated.
Since Chen Chuan had devised a plan to defeat the enemy, how could he not consider his weaknesses? Some things were meant for such critical moments. He needed to ensure absolute suppression of his opponent on the battlefield.
Zhao Zhenye's eyes narrowed beneath his bangs as he watched Chen Chuan approach with that familiar suitcase. He had guessed that Chen Chuan might have met Mr. Zuan and taken the Heart-Pounding Pillar. However, this object had a flaw: it required physical contact to activate. At this moment, Zhao Zhenye's expanded field domain had already sensed some movement.
Chen Chuan swiftly retreated, ensuring his speed exceeded the sound's transmission. By reaching a certain distance, he naturally avoided its effects and maintained his composure, ready to command his power.
Chen Chuan immediately followed with a swift sword strike. As the blade flashed, Zhao Zhenye prepared to block, but as he moved, he seemed affected by something. His body and the Spirit Form above it momentarily stalled.
Chen Chuan, at this moment, employed another relic—Cold Claw!
This relic hindered the opponent's actions. He knew that relying solely on the Heart-Pounding Pillar might not be enough to affect Zhao Zhenye, who had already experienced its power once. So, he used this relic in combination.
The Cold Claw's effect on a Longevity Temple fighter like Zhao Zhenye was limited. Using it alone might not be very effective, but in such high-intensity combat, neither fighter could afford any mistakes. A slight delay or lag could lead to fatal flaws.
Chen Chuan was prepared. He instantly swung his sword, and Zhao Zhenye's block was a beat slower, resulting in an insufficient angle and force. The strike shook Zhao Zhenye's body, doubling his retreat, and the subsequent rapid strikes kept him trapped.
Just then, the sound from the pillar reached them, brushing past both fighters, but this time, it only deprived them of their hearing. This had little impact on either fighter.
Chen Chuan had anticipated this situation. He couldn't control the Heart-Pounding Pillar's effects, so relying solely on it for victory was impractical, as it was a gamble.
Fortunately, there was more than one relic in play, and the Cold Claw's effect wasn't instantaneous; it would continue to hinder Zhao Zhenye.
However, Zhao Zhenye was a Longevity Perception Realm fighter, so the effect might not last long. Chen Chuan had to capitalize on this moment, suppressing his opponent and awaiting the next sound from the pillar.
Zhao Zhenye, with sufficient support from his Spirit Flame, could withstand the pressure, even if he hadn't turned the tide yet. The Cold Claw's effect was noticeable, but he was adapting quickly.
However, a new problem arose that Chen Chuan couldn't ignore.
The Spirit Form above Zhao Zhenye, having drawn some of the Spirit Flame, struggled in the face-off, falling behind despite its ability to use unloading skills. The gap created by the Spirit Flame's absence couldn't be quickly filled, weakening with each intense clash. Both fighters found themselves in a predicament.
Chen Chuan also felt the shift in momentum. With the advantage now in his favor, his aura intensified with each strike, shaking Zhao Zhenye.
After several more blows, Zhao Zhenye's Spirit Form wavered during a collision, and he was trapped with no escape.
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The sound from the pillar echoed again, this time taking away their vision.
Chen Chuan's Second Self endured the impact, and Zhao Zhenye inevitably lost his visual perception, even as the Spirit Form above him dimmed.
However, fighters relied not only on their five senses but also on their spirit and field domain, so the impact was minimal.
Unfazed by the less-than-ideal effect, Chen Chuan waited for the next opportunity. He knew that relying solely on the pillar was a gamble, especially since its effects were unpredictable.
The continuous attacks had weakened Zhao Zhenye's replenished Spirit Flame.
Zhao Zhenye sensed the danger. He hadn't anticipated Chen Chuan pushing him to such a desperate state. The previous impacts of the pillar had been manageable, but it was an unpredictable and dangerous element. If the next impact made him forget his Spirit Flame, he would be defeated instantly.
During the defense, Zhao Zhenye had tried several times to push Chen Chuan away with Great Azure Sky Power, but after a lesson learned, Chen Chuan didn't give him another chance. In an offensive position, he might have forced it, but in a defensive stance, it was nearly impossible.
Zhao Zhenye seemed unable to recover, but suddenly, he opened his eyes, and they gleamed with determination.
His vision had returned.
He raised his hand to block the sword's path, and though his body trembled, the impact was less severe.
Zhao Zhenye mastered one of the Pure Sect's three secret techniques, the Life-Order Power. After enduring numerous strikes from Chen Chuan, he had gradually adapted, and soon, the effects would wear off.
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(End of Chapter)
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