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Chapter 1004: Profound Power Concealed
Chapter 1004: Profound Power Concealed
As soon as Chen Chuan saw the reactions of the two men, he understood that they were well aware of this power. He nodded and said, "Yes."
The Masked Man exclaimed, "Unbelievable, unbelievable... Let me tell you, this is... um... Mr. Zuan, you explain it."
Mr. Zuan lifted his head, his expression solemn as he slowly spoke, "This is Xuan Kong Fire."
Chen Chuan's heart stirred slightly. He remembered that within the Pure Sect, there was a secret method specifically developed for martial artists with a unique physique, called 'Xuan Kong True Destiny'. The Heaven-Earth Furnace Breathing Technique was one of the techniques within this method.
This power, named 'Xuan Kong', made Chen Chuan wonder if there was a connection between the two.
Mr. Zuan's voice turned grave as he said, "Xuan Kong Fire is a power that can potentially be triggered after mastering the Great Azure Sky Style and the Bright Light Style. These two styles can also be considered the foundation for invoking this power. But I must warn you..."
His expression was more serious than ever before, "Member Chen, you must never tell anyone about this, not even your closest colleagues within the Pure Sect. It's best not to mention it at all."
"When your strength hasn't reached a certain level, and you're not facing an extreme danger, it's best not to use it if possible."
"Yes, yes," the Masked Man agreed. "Regarding this matter, we can only tell you so much. Everything we know is under an agreement, so we can't discuss it further with you. But you're right to listen to us."
Seeing their solemnity, Chen Chuan guessed that there might be something significant involved. He replied earnestly, "I understand, gentlemen."
Mr. Zuan sighed, "No wonder you were able to defeat Zhao Zhenye. With Xuan Kong Fire, even if he was from Longevity Temple, he wouldn't have been able to stop you if he wasn't prepared."
"Yes," the Masked Man agreed.
He felt that this explanation made more sense, but then he had a nagging feeling that something was amiss. Oh, with the loss of most of his spiritual power, it felt like he was missing a significant portion of his brain, and he couldn't quite remember.
Seeing that both men had fallen silent, Chen Chuan decided to change the topic. "Gentlemen, when I was fighting Zhao Zhenye, I noticed a suspected parasitic entity attached to him. Before I delivered the final blow, this entity tried to stop me. In the end, his remains were engulfed by a rift and transported to the other side, which was likely the doing of that entity."
Chen Chuan continued, "Gentlemen, you may remember the report I submitted after my investigation. According to Tian Rui's confession, a certain entity from the other side combined with Zhao Zhenye, and they had a child. At the time, the entity's appearance resembled a woman, so I suspect that the one I encountered might be that entity."
Of course, the entities in the other world might not have a concept of gender, but depending on the body they possess, their appearance and nature could vary, seemingly influencing each other.
Mr. Zuan's expression grew somber. "Member Chen, your speculation makes sense. If that's the case, that woman might have been with Zhao Zhenye all along. We've never been clear about the source of Zhao Zhenye's cultivation resources, but now it seems he might have obtained them through the entities from the other side. Especially since the former imperial palace has always had connections with them."
The Masked Man added, "We're not sure what he was planning, but now that he's dead, the clues might be lost. It seems we'll never truly understand what happened back then, but there's nothing we can do. Member Chen, you did well in eliminating him, and we can't ask for more. At least we've corrected the mistake from back then, and Mr. Zuan, your burden can finally be lifted."
Mr. Zuan remained silent.
Chen Chuan said, "Although Zhao Zhenye was already dead at the time, the involvement of the other side's entity means there might be future complications."
Mr. Zuan's voice turned grave, "Member Chen, your concerns are valid. We can't let down our guard just yet."
Chen Chuan said, "After the establishment of the Horizon Line, the Central City has been relatively stable. I plan to continue my cultivation after the New Year, digesting what I've learned during this time. So, I came here to greet you both first."
Mr. Zuan understood this, as defeating a powerful opponent would greatly stimulate a martial artist, potentially propelling their strength forward. Such opportunities were rare and must be seized.
He said, "You can focus on your cultivation with peace of mind. We'll continue to station here in the Central City. I also wanted to tell you that headquarters is very pleased with the establishment of the Horizon Line. They might issue an official commendation letter to the Jinbei Province Branch, which represents their recognition. In the future, gaining more support from headquarters will be extremely beneficial."
The Masked Man added, "The Horizon Line is currently unique to Jinbei Province and Donghaodao. Other branches might send personnel to learn from your experience, which is an opportunity to expand our influence. Whether one can hold a key position at headquarters or obtain an important qualification within the sect is a crucial reference."
Chen Chuan nodded. However, for now, he didn't need to think too much about sect positions. His primary goal was to quickly reach the Longevity Realm.
But as the head of the Pure Sect's Jinbei Province Branch, he couldn't afford to be ignorant of headquarters and other branches' affairs. As the conversation turned to this topic, he chatted with Mr. Zuan and the Masked Man for a while longer before taking his leave around 3 PM.
After Chen Chuan left the industrial area in the southern part of the city, he headed to the branch office and met with Chang Dong and the others. This time, Gao Ming was also present.
Recently, the branch office, with Chen Chuan's support, had invested in many new ventures, which involved numerous legal procedures. They required a reliable lawyer, so Chen Chuan introduced Gao Ming.
Even for martial artists, lawyers were still necessary, but they followed a different set of rules. Gao Ming's previous legal experience was almost useless, so he had been studying and acquiring materials from the Martial Arts Council. He would need to pass the Council's assessment to become a lawyer serving martial artists.
Such opportunities were hard to come by, and without a martial artist's guarantee, lawyers were usually selected from the Council's affiliated law firms for training. It was challenging for ordinary people to break into this circle.
However, once they were in, their status and wealth were incomparable to their previous lives. In the Linakes Federation, these lawyers belonged to a different class, not merely serving martial artists but as equal partners, and some even used the rules to constrain martial artists.
After discussing matters with Gao Ming and Chang Dong, Chen Chuan toured the nearly completed branch office and then had dinner with them before returning home.
The following days were peaceful in the central city, and Chen Chuan didn't venture out much, except for preparing some items for the upcoming holiday. He spent the rest of his time cultivating at home.
Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, it was New Year's Eve of the 96th year of the Jianzhi era. Outside the villa, firecrackers and fireworks lit up the night sky, and various Field Domain screens displayed colorful fireworks shows across the city.
This was Chen Chuan's first time celebrating the New Year in the central city, and this year, his entire family was together. At this moment, his younger cousins were playing in the lake behind the villa, accompanied by Chao Ming, ensuring their safety.
Yu Wan watched the captivating programs on the Field Domain screens with a mix of interest and regret. "There are so many good things here in the central city, and nothing is lacking," she said. "But I can't help but miss the friends and neighbors back in Yangzhi."
Nian Fuli, absorbed in reading an internal newsletter, nodded in agreement. Although he had new colleagues, he also missed the familiar faces from his old life, having lived there for half his life.
Chen Chuan smiled and said, "Auntie, Uncle, with the Skyline connection, the expansion to the surrounding areas will begin soon, starting with several key towns in the central city, including Yangzhi."
"Perhaps this year, the Field Domain information connection in Yangzhi will be established. By then, we'll be able to communicate directly between the two places, and a zeppelin transportation unit will be set up in the city. Traveling between Yangzhi and the central city will take no more than half a day."
Nian Fuli put down his newsletter upon hearing this.
Auntie Yu couldn't hide her delight. "Chanchuan, is this true?"
Chen Chuan smiled and assured them, "It's true, Auntie, Uncle. Rest assured, by next year at the latest, we'll make this happen. If things go well, we might even hear familiar voices by the first half of the year."
Nian Fuli and Yu Wan exchanged a joyful glance. If this were the case, the distance between Yangzhi and the central city would be significantly reduced.
Seeing that it was almost time for dinner, Chen Chuan left the living room and went upstairs to his study. Many people had sent him gifts and greeting cards, including some from abroad, which he hadn't had time to open. He took this opportunity to look through them.
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(End of Chapter)
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