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Chapter 1071: Seeking Solutions through Discernment
Chapter 1071: Seeking Solutions through Discernment
Conduct a thorough investigation?
Chen Chuan knew that if anyone else had suggested this, it might have been a mere lip service. But for Scullsen, this could be a sincere intention.
However, the situation in the Federation was not so easily resolved. In fact, the more orderly a place is, the easier it is to conduct investigations. Conversely, in places with poor information flow and chaotic order, the time and cost of investigations undoubtedly increase.
Of course, the most important issue wasn't this. Even if the problem was investigated, how would it be rectified? Taking over the Central City was just a joke; for a country like the Federation, it was completely impossible.
"Mr. Scullsen, are you sure you want to do this?"
Scullsen spoke solemnly, "I will definitely investigate and find a solution."
Chen Chuan looked at him, "How do you plan to do it?"
Scullsen replied in a low voice, "The investigation team does not wish to use force, but if necessary, I will. If force doesn't work and the Federation refuses to make amends, we can only resort to international covenants and convene an international conference, inviting all nations to intervene in the investigation."
Chen Chuan asked again, "Are you sure?"
"I am."
However, Chen Chuan didn't think this approach would work. International intervention might be effective for smaller nations, but it was unnecessary when dealing with a major power like the Federation. The pressure from the investigation team was something they couldn't withstand.
For a major power, the international investigation team had always avoided such situations, and in return, the major powers tacitly allowed the team to have this authority. Both sides maintained an understanding to prevent breaking this balance.
But once this action was officially announced, it would be a direct confrontation. It would either force the Federation to back down or result in the investigation team's retreat. If the latter occurred, the team's reputation would plummet, making it nearly impossible to achieve anything in the future. It was an all-or-nothing move.
After a moment's thought, Chen Chuan said, "Mr. Scullsen, I believe you don't need to make a hasty decision. You can wait a little longer."
Scullsen turned to him.
Chen Chuan continued, "Our Daxun visit team is here. As the actual victims and witnesses, we can issue a joint statement to put pressure on the Federation without involving other nations.
Moreover, this situation is not just a current issue; it will likely happen again in the future. You know better than I do the consequences of such a high-stakes move. With the investigation team, all nations have a certain restraint. If we don't act, the consequences will be more severe. You should understand this better than I do."
Scullsen fell silent for a moment, then spoke in a low voice, "The Central City is a crucial node in the World Ring. We cannot allow any loopholes. If we don't correct the current situation, there's no point in talking about the future. But..."
He raised his head and said, "Mr. Chen, thank you for your advice. Your suggestion is not without reason. A forceful confrontation is a last resort. We should strive to act with reasonable logic to avoid self-inflicted losses."
As he spoke, he extended his hand, "Mr. Chen, thank you. I must go now; many tasks await me."
Chen Chuan also extended his hand and shook Scullsen's, saying, "Mr. Scullsen, as we are directly involved in this matter, please feel free to contact us if you need any assistance. And be careful."
Scullsen glanced at him and nodded, then left.
After Scullsen's departure, Chen Chuan contacted Gao Ming, "Gao Ming, I'll have Qiu Yuan and the others take you to the city. On my behalf, meet with Commander Xie; there's something I need to discuss with him."
"Sure, brother," Gao Ming replied.
Chen Chuan gave him some instructions, then went to the window. Outside, some people were holding signs with mostly derogatory and expelling messages towards the Daxun people. Some even tried to break into the inn, but they were quickly driven back by warning shots.
One person who wasn't fast enough was knocked down near the wall. Apparently, he had implant armor, which kept him alive, but he was still crawling on the ground in pain. Despite this, the people outside refused to leave, indicating that someone was organizing them.
Luo Kaiyuan, Feng Xiaoqi, and others were guarding the surroundings to prevent these people from breaking in.
However, the inn's security was not an issue. In fact, firing warning shots was a relatively gentle approach, and it was a way to protect people. If they released combat creatures, a single one would be enough to wipe out everyone outside.
Chen Chuan withdrew his gaze, made a cup of tea, and returned to his seat. After a night of cultivation, due to the growth of the alien organization, he had achieved some minor improvements. So, he took out that jade tablet.
The content within had been blurry before, but now it was clear and legible.
He read carefully and learned that the Divine Aspect cultivator believed that the Dongxuan Guan's cultivation focused on the word 'alive'—alive in qi, blood, body, and even spirit. The key was to find a balance within oneself, and once achieved, one could break through both body and spirit.
The method he proposed was for cultivators to separate a part of their alien organization and spirit, which must be maintained by the strength of the main body, but not permanently.
This was not impossible because, in theory, Changsheng Guan's cultivators had already gained the ability to communicate with the higher heavens and obtain power, and doing so with a small portion of their bodies was not an issue.
This section was a standalone part, constantly maintaining its activity, and when it could exist for the long term, it meant that the balance had been found.
The content below included various discussions and annotations, and from the language used, it was evident that these martial artists came from all over the world, and there were even some members of the old religion among them.
In the end, after their discussions, they concluded that although no one had attempted this path before, it was theoretically feasible. Subsequently, they delved into specific cultivation methods, and those who followed different cultivation paths offered their insights and suggestions.
It was evident that these individuals held no secrets, and for the sake of this cultivation method, some even contributed their secret techniques, ultimately perfecting the entire cultivation method.
Upon reading this, Chen Chuan couldn't help but be moved. During the era of the Grand Alliance, the world had indeed united for the first time, despite the inevitable conflicts and disagreements. However, among that group, there were indeed many who held genuine beliefs.
Now, although the Grand Alliance had collapsed, its legacy continued to benefit the entire world.
After a general overview, he began to study the cultivation path described. The first step was to cultivate a separable seed within the body, which would contain a portion of the cultivator's spirit and mutated tissue.
This separated spirit needed to be extremely resilient to receive energy from the heavens and maintain its activity through a constant supply.
However, the spirit couldn't exist in a vacuum, so it primarily relied on the mutated tissue. The mutated tissue wasn't a complete entity, and before breaking through the mysteries, it couldn't exist independently for long, unless it received external nutritional supplements.
In this case, it must have autonomous movement, and with the seed, it must be planted. Therefore, the simplest method was to enter a body and manipulate its actions.
This was why cultivators of the divine aspect proposed it, as cultivators of the human aspect or the aspect of difference didn't initially have this idea.
Chen Chuan examined the specific methods, and one crucial step was the differentiation and condensation of this mutated seed.
According to the text, this was an extremely difficult step, requiring the separation of a portion of mutated tissue from various parts of the body, such as internal organs, brain, bones, and blood, and then merging them into one. The process was quite intricate.
He followed the instructions and found that the step they repeatedly emphasized didn't seem too challenging. He effortlessly separated a 'seed.'
The primary reason for this wasn't his own strength but the presence of a special mutated tissue in his body, similar to a purple light, which was generated within his body after igniting the purple lamp. It existed between nothingness, providing him with extreme activity and energy.
When he condensed the seed, this mutated tissue also separated, offering additional support to the seed. However, this was just the first step, and while lasting longer was beneficial to cultivation, it wasn't decisive. The key was to find a balance point.
Once the seed was entrusted, any slight disharmony between the spirit and mutated tissue would lead to an imbalance, causing the entire structure to collapse. How to maintain this balance was what he needed to discover, and once he did, he would understand how to enter the threshold in a body-spirit unity.
After condensing one seed, he condensed a second, then a third... Finally, he separated seven seeds in one breath. He initially thought he could create more, but it wasn't necessary for now.
The cultivators added a note at the end, stating that theoretically, this attempt could be made an infinite number of times, but it was best to succeed within a few tries. If it repeatedly failed, the spirit and mutated tissue would easily remember and become complacent, and that path might never be traversed.
He didn't insist, as this was not only a matter of luck but also depended on one's cultivation results. The cultivation method described was intended for those who were nearly perfect in all aspects, and if even he couldn't achieve it, no one else could.
At this moment, he could feel that as the seven seeds separated, his strength diminished by an extremely tiny amount, like scooping a bowl of water from a pond without affecting his strength.
He opened his palm, and seven seeds hovered in his hand. These mutated tissues were like tiny grains of light, covered in a faint purple aura.
Theoretically, these seeds could attach to any living being, even the creatures in the overlapping zone. However, a human body without autonomous consciousness was the best choice.
With a thought, these seeds shot out like flowing light from various windows, disappearing in an instant, unnoticed by the outside observers.
Wrapped in purple aura, these seeds would exist for an extended period, and even after settling, they would move with the wind and water flow, capable of self-migration. In theory, if left undisturbed, they could appear in various corners of the Federation and Yingdom after a month or two.
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(End of Chapter)
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