Attack and Defense Lie Within a Single Thought

The giant hammer came crashing down at precisely the moment the restraining force linked up—just as Chen Chuan's Spiritual Fire was suppressed.

Such timing and rhythm could only have been forged through countless battles before its death. Judging by how it applied force, it had likely even anticipated Chen Chuan's subsequent evasions.

If he had continued dodging at his previous speed, the hammer would have been able to follow through with another swing. Even if it missed, it could force him farther outward. If it pressed him hard enough and he failed to catch his breath in time, he might be struck. That would break the previous deadlock and allow it to turn defense into offense completely! However, since Chen Chuan knew of this tactic, he naturally had a counterstrategy prepared. Just as the hammer was about to smash into him, his Second Self, restored after a night, instantly merged with his body.

The instant the Second Self shattered, Spiritual Fire burst forth from within his body. He leaned back slightly, narrowly avoiding the upward, ground-skimming strike! The hammer almost grazed past him, its wavering cyan scarlet flames scraping against the golden-white aura around him, dissolving and scattering in sparks.

The moment the hammerhead moved away from before him, he pushed off with both feet and shot forward. It happened to be when the demon ghost raised both hands, exposing a small opening. Like a meteor, Chen Chuan soared through the air and slammed his shoulder into the back of the knee he had attacked before!

The Spiritual Fire there was immediately scattered by the impact, and the force penetrated within. The demon ghost's body instantly tilted. When Chen Chuan landed, he pivoted off the ground and kicked the same ankle he had previously damaged with a resounding bang.

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