Chen Chuan's attacks were simple and clean. He used the most basic, direct methods, pursuing speed and power without any fancy techniques.
Luo Qi abandoned a direct confrontation, choosing to change his move at the last second, and immediately found himself at a disadvantage. He watched the approaching glint of the blade as every muscle in his body strained, twisting and retreating bit by bit. He struggled to bring his Long Sword, which had been nearly batted aside, back into position to parry Chen Chuan's attack.
In this kind of exchange, it was the worst possible situation. His opponent could always strike a step ahead, forcing him to reactively parry. He was becoming more and more passive. With every move, his opponent gained more of an advantage. A fight like this was often decided in just two or three exchanges.
