"Not bad." Teacher Jiang clapped lightly from the side.
Strictly speaking, Chen Chuan and Guo had only exchanged a single move, but the process was spectacular. Both of them had showcased their power, speed, and technique.
He could see that Chen Chuan had created an opening by exploiting his opponent's caution.
Guo Xingzhi had only meant it as a probe, not expecting to succeed with a single thrust. But when he saw Chen Chuan standing perfectly still, he grew suspicious. Retracting the weapon felt wrong, so he only committed to the strike at the last second. However, this hesitation disrupted the flow of his thoughts, which in turn hindered the delivery of his Power. The attack lacked the speed and force he'd intended.
And in that one instant, Chen Chuan seized the opportunity, minuscule as it was.
But seizing the chance didn't mean the fight was over. Guo's follow-up move was quite threatening; an improper response could have resulted in a counter-kill.
