Chen Chizhong initially thought that although Zhang Yan's Sixteen Swords in One Breath appeared dazzling, over time, his heart and spirit would inevitably grow weary and reveal flaws. At that moment, he could seize the opportunity for a decisive strike. Suppressing his anger over Chen Tong's death, Chen Chizhong patiently engaged in a standoff with Zhang Yan.
To his surprise, the battle lasted for a full hour. Not only did Zhang Yan show no sign of slip-ups, but his sword moves grew increasingly adept. Chen Chizhong couldn't help but feel secretly astonished, thinking, "This junior was clearly so inexperienced when controlling his swords initially. How can he manage all sixteen sword balls for so long without even the slightest sign of disorder?"
