Chen Chuan threw the punch, but he held back, putting very little Power into it.
Since these two had resorted to underhanded tactics, he wouldn't be polite either. It was only right to return the favor.
In that instant, his fist collided with Chen Bitong's. Yet, while the opposing strike looked ferocious, not a single bit of Power transferred into his body.
Just as he'd expected. Chen Bitong had taught him for so long that he had seen through Chen Chuan's intentions from the simple act of switching his saber to his left hand.
Moreover, Chen Bitong seized the opportunity, turning the situation to his advantage. He put on a show of a genuine impact, creating a deafening BOOM where their fists met.
This hyper-realistic illusion was created not only by a subtle manipulation of Power, but seemingly also by some form of mental suggestion. If Chen Chuan hadn't known the true situation, even he might have believed he had just taken the full force of his opponent's blow.
