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Chapter 1118: Unafraid of the Unclean
Chapter 1118: Unafraid of the Unclean
Leyn gave Chen Chuan a deep look. Before officially presenting his proposal, he had invited Chen Chuan here to test and evaluate him.
Many fighters' thoughts and minds differ from ordinary people, even if they appear no different. While casual conversations might be fine, to achieve a certain goal, one must first grasp their thought processes, general preferences, and inclinations to better interact with them.
Leyn had reviewed some of Chen Chuan's previous records, but those were just paper documents. He needed to observe the real situation.
The decision to meet with a person or entity often directly reveals some of their inner tendencies. But he never expected that Chen Chuan would request a conversation with the beings from the other side.
To be honest, for safety reasons, he should refuse this request. It wasn't uncommon for people to make such demands out of curiosity, but the outcomes were invariably unpleasant.
As for fighters, none had ever made such a request. It wasn't that they lacked curiosity, but because they knew these beings had strong polluting abilities. Even a simple conversation might leave hidden dangers, so they generally avoided them like the plague.
As for the Federation's upper echelons, some had communicated with certain beings from the other side and had already obtained the necessary information. There was no need to specifically talk to this ambiguous entity.
Leyn smiled and said, "Of course it's possible, but before that, I must remind Mr. Chen that the Sealed Hall has strict rules and judgment methods. If there's a risk of danger spreading, they will take decisive action. I hope you understand this."
Chen Chuan understood his meaning. If he were to be infected, the Sealed Hall wouldn't show leniency just because he was a visitor. He would have to bear the risks himself.
"Mr. Cavadia, since I've come to the Sealed Hall, I will abide by all its rules," said Chen Chuan.
Leyn glanced at him and instructed a doll, who then left. After a while, a faint light flashed in his eyes, and he smiled, "Mr. Chen, we need to prepare some safety measures before the meeting, which may take some time. Why don't we visit some other places in the meantime?"
"Sure," Chen Chuan agreed.
"Please, this way," Leyn led him through the long Walking Corridor, continuing their tour of the exhibition halls at the back. After more than an hour, the two arrived at the Hall of Perception, located in the central position.
This was the place for communicating with certain individuals. A doll briefed Chen Chuan on the precautions and then retreated to the side.
Leyn didn't accompany him this time but instead entered the rear protective shield. He didn't get too close, as it was hard to predict what might happen.
If a powerful Secret Chamber Fighter like Chen Chuan were to encounter a problem, the consequences could be terrifying. Of course, this was the Sealed Hall, so there was no need to worry about any damage. But if something did happen, Leyn could immediately descend to the lower level and leave through the Purification Corridor, leaving the rest to the security forces.
Chen Chuan walked forward alone. The black marble floor reflected his shadow, surrounded by crystal walls. The security personnel on both sides had long since withdrawn, leaving the vast space of thousands of square meters empty except for him.
In front of him stood a standing stone, with an intricately designed horn hanging in the middle. The intertwined gold and silver handle emitted a graceful and exquisite glow.
He noticed that the dialogue area seemed different from other places, almost devoid of any biological materials, and instead, it was entirely mechanical and metallic. This was probably to prevent a certain type of pollution.
As he approached the standing stone, he picked up the horn, and a barrier filter appeared in front of him, with a speaking tube behind it.
He faintly felt something writhing within, accompanied by rustling sounds, a sensation that could make most people extremely uncomfortable.
Ignoring this, he asked directly, "What do you want?"
He used both his spirit and language to convey this, believing that the other side would understand.
The rustling sounds paused for a moment, and then a mental force connected with his spirit, along with numerous pieces of information that accompanied the spiritual exchange.
This information was extremely chaotic and incomprehensible.
At this moment, wisps of black smoke emerged from his body.
His Great Brightness Seal was automatically activated, eliminating the pollution that came with the spiritual information.
To be honest, he had interacted with these beings from the other side several times, and this time, he didn't feel the pollution as intense. He didn't even need to use his Second Self; his secret technique alone prevented infection.
This was likely not an issue with the being itself but rather the effect of the grand ritual in the Sealed Hall, which had weakened its infecting ability layer by layer.
Fortunately, this didn't hinder the transmission of spirit and information. Although he couldn't understand it at the moment, based on what he knew, the mutated fighters seemed to be able to hear and understand what the other side conveyed. This suggested that these pieces of information might require the use of external appearances to comprehend.
He patiently listened for a while, and after some effort, the other side seemed to realize that he had no particular reaction and showed no signs of pollution. Thus, no further information was conveyed.
He tried asking a couple more times, but the other side remained unresponsive, as if refusing to communicate with him. Seeing this, he reluctantly put down the horn with a hint of regret.
He glanced at his watch and felt that he had only stood for a short moment, but in a flash, over thirty minutes had passed.
He turned and walked towards the exit of the hall. As he stepped out of the entrance area, a beam of light shone down from above, indicating the bio-device was scanning him.
Spiritual pollution was hard to guard against. Usually, fighters might not even realize they had been infected. However, the bio-devices in the Sealed Hall could detect it.
However, the scanning equipment didn't find any abnormalities on Chen Chuan's body. All the information indicated that he was fine, and the active consciousness in the Sealed Hall also didn't issue any warnings.
At this moment, Leyn also emerged from the quarantine area. Looking at Chen Chuan, who walked out unharmed, Leyn's expression held both awe and admiration. He asked, "Mr. Chen, did you find the answers you were looking for?"
Chen Chuan honestly replied, "This being is somewhat weak, and it may not want to answer my questions."
Leyn remained silent for a moment before asking, "Does Mr. Chen still need to communicate with other beings or... individuals?"
"No, that's all," Chen Chuan answered.
Upon hearing this, Leyn smiled and said, "Then, please allow me to show Mr. Chen the rest of the place."
In the following time, Leyn guided Chen Chuan through the areas they hadn't visited before. Finally, he invited Chen Chuan to join him for a late dinner.
The Sealed Hall was spacious, and the functional divisions were clear.
Chen Chuan noticed that the entire Sealed Hall seemed to be designed based on the internal structure of a certain being, with different internal organs representing different areas.
The Walking Corridor naturally corresponded to the esophagus area, and the Hall of Perception was located in the throat-lung area.
The banquet hall they were heading to was in the stomach area, matching its function.
One peculiar thing was that he didn't see a place large enough to represent the head, and the front hall with a sculpture was obviously insufficient for such a function. Was this area hidden?
However, it was undeniable that the rituals here were grand and complex, and they knew how to utilize various forces. Based on his observations, he believed that the powerful beings and the existence on the other side were likely kept together, forming a more formidable constraint. Each of their struggles created a counterforce against one another.
As a result, even an individual as powerful as this would be unable to escape on their own. Every struggle they made meant confronting all the imprisoned entities here, so how could they possibly win?
This undoubtedly followed the approach Leyn had mentioned earlier—achieving greater things with minimal methods and the lowest cost.
When they arrived at the banquet hall, exquisite dishes were served, accompanied by a band playing soothing and gentle music in the background.
Even though Chen Chuan wasn't familiar with the Federation's music, he could sense its artistic quality. The music indeed had an immersive and enjoyable feel to it.
The variety of dishes was impressive, almost all produced by the Confluent Earth's biology and carefully prepared, ensuring both nutritional value and taste.
Finally, two waiters pushed a cart forward and gently placed two exquisite porcelain bowls in front of them.
The bowls contained thick mushroom soup, with a soft glow on the surface. Finely chopped herbs were sprinkled on top, and the soup looked silky smooth. Mushrooms could be faintly seen undulating in the soup.
Leyn smiled and said, "Mr. Chen, please have a taste. This is our Viasia's specialty, Snow Velvet Mushroom."
Snow Velvet Mushroom...
Chen Chuan had heard of it. The annual production of this mushroom was very limited, and only a few people could taste it. He took a whiff, and his mutated fascia stirred within him. Despite his current level, this food still held an allure, indicating its high nutritional value.
He picked up a spoon, scooped a spoonful, and tasted it. A silky sensation flowed into his stomach, and he felt warm all over. He nodded and slowly savored the soup.
After the meal, when the tableware was cleared away, Leyn looked at him and asked, "Mr. Chen, are you satisfied with today's meal?"
"It's excellent. Thank you for your hospitality, Mr. Cavadia," Chen Chuan replied.
Leyn smiled and said, "You're welcome. Those who have the ability should enjoy these things. That's the rule of the world, not just a theory, but the rule of nature, the rule of how the world operates. I believe Mr. Chen can understand this."
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(End of Chapter)
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