The duel between Chen Tian and Xie Shao Mie commenced. They stood still for a moment before an explosion erupted. Chen Tian’s figure retreated a full three meters, while Xie Shao Mie remained stationary. The advantage was clear: Xie Shao Mie had won this exchange. Chen Tian was in a passive state from the very beginning. Although Chen Tian attacked first, Xie Shao Mie's strength was terrifying. Chen Tian was not yet an equal match and had to resort to using his Reincarnation Body. Even with other Reincarnation Body techniques, Chen Tian could only manage a precarious defense. Chen Tian was very clear about Xie Shao Mie's power; he possessed the memories of his first life, and Xie Shao Mie’s formidable strength was beyond doubt.
Chen Tian's victory was destined to be an arduous one. As Chen Tian stabilized his stance, Xie Shao Mie suddenly appeared behind him in the next instant. Chen Tian had not detected him at all. Before Chen Tian could defend, it was too late. Xie Shao Mie’s claws were already aimed at Chen Tian's back. Chen Tian could only gather his energy to form a protective shield behind him. The shield protected Chen Tian’s rear, but facing Xie Shao Mie’s claws, the shield was as fragile as a bubble, bursting with a mere touch. The claws struck Chen Tian’s armor, sending him flying.
Chen Tian sustained no damage, but his complexion turned slightly pale. Fortunately, the energy armor’s defensive capabilities were strong enough to contend with the Xie Ling Armor. Otherwise, that single claw strike would have pierced Chen Tian's back and inflicted severe damage under normal circumstances. The Xie Ling Claws, combined with the Xie Ling bloodline, produced a powerful ability that Chen Tian found troublesome. Fortunately, Chen Tian was immune to the Xie Ling Claws ability. Anyone else would have fallen here long ago. It was fortunate it was Chen Tian.
Seeing Chen Tian resist his claw strike, Xie Shao Mie couldn't help but exclaim, "This armor was created based on the strength of the Xie Ling Armor. Do you really believe this armor can compare to the Xie Ling Armor? You must remember, the Xie Ling Armor is your most proud creation."
Chen Tian was startled. Indeed, no one knew the power of the Xie Ling Armor better than he did, especially the Xie Ling Armor worn by Xie Shao Mie and his ilk. After all, the Xie Ling Armor was his own creation, bearing the title of the strongest armor among the Seven Races. Each of the Seven Races had their own faith-based abilities or items. For example, the Undead Race possessed immortality in realms where death was impossible. The Spirit Race could read minds, and so forth. The Xie Ling Race’s most powerful assets were the Xie Ling Armor and the Xie Ling Spear, which were almost standard issue, with everyone possessing a set.
Chen Tian's expression grew solemn. He clenched his hands, energy coalescing to form twin blades. With the blades in hand, a nine-colored radiance emanated. Xie Shao Mie’s hand conjured a black spear from his palm. That’s right, he conjured it as if the spear were part of his hand. Xie Shao Mie produced the Xie Ling Spear, its shaft black and appearing like a normal spear. Chen Tian knew very well that its appearance was deceiving. When he created the Xie Ling Spear, he designed it to resemble an ordinary spear.
Chen Tian gripped his twin blades, tightening his hold on the hilts a few times. Frankly, Chen Tian was unsure of victory. To defeat Xie Shao Mie, he needed his Reincarnation Body, but two cosmic consciousnesses were watching from the side. Chen Tian could not reveal his trump card. If the cosmic consciousnesses intervened, Chen Tian's chances of winning would be even lower. Chen Tian was no match for the cosmic consciousnesses! Otherwise, Chen Tian would have dealt with Xie Shao Mie long ago, even if he could only unleash forty percent of his Reincarnation Body's power.
Chen Tian's twin blades swept forward with his arms, unleashing a cross-shaped beam of light. Chen Tian charged forward, following the cross-shaped light. His twin blades spun, the two cross-shaped beams connecting front and back. Chen Tian transformed into a whirlwind drill, the cross-shaped whirlwind drill charging towards Xie Shao Mie. Seeing Chen Tian's move, Xie Shao Mie slowly thrust his spear, sending out a spear shadow that collided with Chen Tian's technique. Amidst the explosion, Chen Tian’s whirlwind drill directly shredded the spear shadow and continued its advance.
Xie Shao Mie held his spear with one hand in a ready stance, Xie Ling power flowing and covering the Xie Ling Spear. He hurled the spear, which transformed into a black beam of light. Chen Tian’s rotating drill and the beam of light met head-on. The Xie Ling Spear was flung aside. Chen Tian stopped his advance and rotation, while Xie Shao Mie reached the Xie Ling Spear ahead of time, caught it, leaped into the air, and threw the spear, aiming for Chen Tian’s head. This time, it was faster and more powerful. Chen Tian's twin blades joined together side-by-side, forming a double-headed blade. The double-headed blade spun in his hand, creating a light shield, which, combined with the light shield formed by Chen Tian's own body and the armor's defensive power, created three layers of defense.
The three layers of defense appeared. The spear pierced the light shield as if it were paper, unable to withstand it for even a second before the light shield slowly shattered. Chen Tian’s weapons exploded. Seeing the spear closing in on him, Chen Tian’s figure flickered, shifting slightly to the left. The spear grazed Chen Tian’s armor, sparks flying, leaving a mark on the armor and shaving off a piece. Chen Tian let out a breath. Fortunately, Chen Tian had used an extreme dodge. With his current defense, he could not have withstood that attack. Chen Tian was gambling again, gambling that his extreme dodge and absolute dodge could evade this strike. Fortunately, Chen Tian's timing was excellent, allowing him to avoid it. Even so, the power of that spear strike caused a piece of Chen Tian's armor to shatter.
He couldn't imagine what would have happened to him if the spear had hit him. Xie Shao Mie raised his hand, and the Xie Ling Spear returned to his grasp. Xie Shao Mie was somewhat surprised by Chen Tian's maneuver in dodging that strike. If Chen Tian possessed the power of his first life, this spear would have caused virtually no damage. But now, Chen Tian’s strength was even weaker than his own. How did Chen Tian manage to dodge this strike? This was not a fatal blow; Xie Shao Mie had used only thirty percent of his strength. Based on Chen Tian's current power, he should not have been able to dodge it.
Xie Shao Mie likely did not know that Chen Tian had already changed significantly from his first life. Chen Tian had undergone astonishing transformations in this life. It was impossible to understand the current Chen Tian by relying on past understanding. Seeing Xie Shao Mie momentarily distracted, Chen Tian seized the opportunity to attack. This was his chance. Chen Tian's figure became an afterimage, appearing instantly before Xie Shao Mie. By the time Xie Shao Mie reacted, Chen Tian’s fist was nearing his eyes.
Xie Shao Mie's eyes narrowed. A black shield suddenly appeared before him. Chen Tian sneered. This punch, with its current power, could not break through the opponent's defense. Chen Tian's figure retreated. But would Xie Shao Mie let him leave? At such close range, Chen Tian had come seeking death. Xie Shao Mie would not let go of this opportunity. He thrust his spear forward. An inch longer, an inch stronger. The spear inherently had a wider attack range than twin blades. Chen Tian had already created a few feet of distance but was still within the spear's attack range.
The spear was flicked upwards. Chen Tian hurriedly gathered his twin blades with both hands and threw them, colliding with the spear. The twin blades forcibly deflected the spear's attack. Chen Tian easily dodged this thrust. Xie Shao Mie changed his move, swinging the spear with one hand, making it spin and directly heading for Chen Tian's face.
Don’t hit someone in the face, doesn’t he know that rule?
Chen Tian was speechless. It seemed Xie Shao Mie would not let him go. He conjured a trident in his hand and swung it out. The spear and trident collided, sending Chen Tian flying. Chen Tian had little experience with the trident. His time using the trident was very short. If Chen Tian hadn't felt that using a long-handled weapon was necessary to counter the spear, he wouldn't have used it.
The trident felt strange in his hands. Just as Chen Tian was puzzling over how to use it, streams of information appeared in his mind.