Chapter 432 - Chase's Rapid Improvement

It was Chase's unwavering character and the way he never gave up that made him a great opponent and allowed him to be the man he was.

"Then we don't need to waste any more time. The reason I left you for last is so that I could spend the most time sparring you" stated Adam, seeing how eager Chase was to let loose.

"Great, I wanted to spar you again after last time. You aimed for my legs and your attacks were powerful, but controlled, and you aimed to tear the muscles in my legs so I could no longer manoeuvre. Well, this time I think I have a way to stop you from doing so," said Chase.

He had his staff in his hands as he moved backwards and was ready to take on Adam's fast and powerful attacks.

Adam observed Chase for a moment and could see that he was using a different stance and, unlike his usual flat-footed stance, he was using a more flexible and explosive stance.

Fighting flat-footed improved his stability, defence and also allowed him to unleash stronger attacks, however, it sacrificed some of his speed, manoeuvrability and explosiveness.

This time, Chase was using a more flexible stance where he stood on his toes, and with it, he gained more flexibility, speed and explosive power, but also lost his stability and part of his defensive capabilities in the process.

"Interesting. You are always developing and changing, which is why I think you are so good at combat, but there are still some things I want to teach and point out to you. Although you don't have a special ability or hidden capability, you still have a lot of room to improve," said Adam before dashing towards him.

Adam was planning not to use any weapon and although Chase was extremely skilled in combat and always evolving his combat style each and every time he fought, Adam could always find flaws in any combat style.

It was how he was able to always take down opponents with ease, even when they were more powerful than him, as he made sure to cover all his weaknesses and find those of his opponents.

"Chase, everything you have said and displayed to me so far is incredible, but you still have more potential and aren't using your hardening ability to its full capacity," said Adam as he charged towards him and jumped into the air.

Adam made it seem as though he was about to punch him in the face, but was able to switch attacks mid-air and aimed a kick at the side of his head.

Chase was able to read his attack, but Adam expected nothing less from him and suddenly released a burst of Fire Energy from his hands that launched him forwards.

It happened so quickly and Adam, who previously appeared to be aiming to kick him, suddenly thrust his knee into Chase's face and launched him flying backwards.

The momentum and power he unleashed through his knee and the explosive burst he released was enough to instantly knock most Master Cultivators unconscious, and yet Chase got back up.

It seemed as though, despite the sudden and powerful attack that Adam had unleashed, Chase had been able to read it and used his Hardening Unique Skill just as the knee was about to strike his face.

"Impressive, but still not good enough. Always be prepared to take on any attack no matter how many feints your opponent uses, and most opponents will not telegraph their attacks, so if it feels obvious, prepare to take on the attack, but there is likely to be another attack hidden behind it"

Adam was using Fire Energy at that moment and it greatly boosted the explosive power and speed of the Burst Movement Skill.

Chase got up and wiped the blood from his nose that Adam's attack had broken, even after he activated his Hardening Unique Skill, and still maintained a calm expression.

His eye showed excitement and battle intent, while his body and face were calm and ready to continue.

Adam held back the least against him as with Chase's Hardening Ability, he could handle some of Adam's full power attacks, but not for long.

The battle was very one-sided and to an onlooker, it would seem as though Adam was merely giving Chase a beating.

However, those that were perceptive would realise that it was becoming increasingly difficult for Adam to find an opening against Chase, who was rapidly improving.

Adam was unsure whether it was due to the Monk Inheritance, some sort of skill, or that Chase was merely incredibly talented in combat, but he was impressed by how quickly Chase was improving.

In a single battle, Chase seemed to have been able to perfect the new combat style he was coming up with.

However, he couldn't continue improving it since his body could no longer hold out.

It had been half an hour of Adam's attacks and although Adam had held back the power of some of his attacks, after so many attacks, it was impressive for Chase to be alive, let alone standing and conscious.

"Let's stop for now, and I need to give you the advice and feedback that I had prepared for you. Your rapid progression is incredible to observe, but it still won't be enough and your combat prowess is amazing. However, there is more to winning a battle than that. " 

Adam walked over to Chase, who could barely stand and instructed Chase to begin recovering his body and circulating his energy, and in that time, Adam was going to speak to him just like he did with the others. 

"First, to start off with, your energy consumption is too high and you are very inefficient in your use of energy. During a long or large battle, you would be unable to hold out for long. If you were both attacking and defending, your energy would be rapidly depleted and unable to fight. " 

Adam didn't hold back with his criticism and feedback and continued telling Chase what he needed to improve on.