Chen Chuan looked at the almost contorted face, his own eyes exceptionally calm. At that very moment, their free hands slammed violently against each other.
He was Emitting Force without a shred of hesitation, but Teacher Wu was not. Teacher Wu had to suppress the turning blade while also diverting some of his strength to counter Chen Chuan's Power. The advantage he had just fought for instantly became a disadvantage.
As the two clashed, BANG! A shockwave of dust and dirt erupted from beneath their feet, and both of their bodies sank down slightly.
Before the aftershock of the collision had faded, Teacher Wu suddenly relaxed his abdominal muscles. He used the force to sink down and twist, simultaneously flicking the hand holding the blade outward. He allowed the edge to slice halfway across his own abdomen as it slid free, then retreated to the side with an unchanged expression, breaking the deadlock.
