Chapter 125: Discussion
Chapter 125: Discussion
Chen Chuan walked towards the crowd alone, his back facing the empty street stretching into the distance. Behind him, only the defeated Duma lay on the ground, causing the students to feel a momentary sense of dizziness.
Chen Chuan glanced around; all the Makar students, including those who had participated in the attack, were now restrained by the Wu Yi Academy students.
As senior students of Wu Yi Academy, they were essentially trained to be law enforcers, so their actions were entirely justified.
The students' eyes were fixed on him, filled with astonishment, curiosity, and most of all, admiration.
Even though Duma was a Makar, and a teacher at that, Chen Chuan had managed to defeat him in a one-on-one fight. The students knew that their skills were far inferior to his.
As Chen Chuan reached the front of the crowd, a student with a look of reverence handed him his jacket. Chen Chuan thanked him and took it.
His shirt had been torn in several places during the fight, so he put on the jacket and buttoned it up.
At this moment, he glanced at his Second Self and noticed large areas of virtualization appearing on it. It was evident that he had sustained significant injuries during the recent battle.
However, during the fight, Chen Chuan hadn't relied solely on his Second Self to deflect all the damage.
Throughout the battle, he had used blocking, dodging, and other techniques to minimize the harm he received. Only when he couldn't defend or evade, he would let his Second Self take the brunt of the attack.
Chen Chuan was well aware that his Second Self had its limitations in defense and needed to be used cautiously. If it were to break, not only would he be unable to protect himself, but his combat effectiveness would also significantly decline. Even with the advantage, he remained cautious when using his Second Self.
As Chen Chuan fastened the last button, Guan Xinyin approached him, holding the hat that had fallen off during his earlier pursuit. She handed it to him, saying, "Chen Chuan, here."
Chen Chuan took the hat, adjusted the brim, and said, "Thank you, Guan Xinyin."
Guan Xinyin looked at Chen Chuan with admiration and said, "It seems there's no need for us to have that sparring match. Even though I've developed my Chi power, I'm still far behind you."
She wanted to ask Chen Chuan if he had also practiced horizontal training, but she held back. Knowing that personal techniques were confidential, she refrained from asking.
Chen Chuan said, "Guan Xinyin, since we have an agreement, I can wait. Let me know when you think the time is right."
"Great!"
Guan Xinyin was straightforward. Just because she couldn't beat him now didn't mean she wouldn't be able to in the future. Even if she never did, he could still be a good goal to strive for.
Chen Chuan turned to look back and saw Luo Kaiyuan standing in front of Teacher Duma, silently observing her. After a while, he left.
At that moment, several armored vehicles arrived from the other end of the street. The Patrol Bureau had arrived, and their response time, from the start of the shooting to its conclusion, was only about ten minutes, which wasn't too slow.
The security team on the square had not made an appearance. Their primary task was to protect the officials in the Government Hall. Chasing fugitives was the responsibility of the Patrol Bureau, and they had no involvement in it. Even if there was chaos outside, they wouldn't intervene.
Teacher Han approached with a sense of helplessness. As a teacher in the Execution Department, his position in the Handling Bureau was nominal. He had to participate in protecting the officials in the Government Hall until they were all evacuated before he could check on the situation outside.
He glanced at the defeated Duma and saw her mutated form, causing his eyes to narrow slightly. Finally, he looked at Chen Chuan, intending to say something, but what came out was, "Are you okay?"
"I'm fine, Teacher," Chen Chuan replied.
"You're quite brave. I can't believe you managed to beat her," Teacher Han said, impressed.
He had only encountered one student with such remarkable abilities in the past, and now he had met another.
He looked at the students around him and spoke solemnly, "I can't say you were wrong in doing this, but there was a gun on the other side. If you had lost your lives because of it, it wouldn't have been worth it. Since no one was seriously injured this time, I won't say much more. Just think carefully before making decisions like this in the future."
The students responded with scattered acknowledgments.
Teacher Han continued, "The Patrol Bureau will handle the situation here, and the school will take responsibility for the aftermath. Everyone, let's head back to school now."
On the way back to school, Luo Kaiyuan sat next to Chen Chuan. He suddenly spoke up, "I don't understand why they did that. That thing was already given to the government. Even if they wanted to take it back, did they have to do it this way?"
Chen Chuan, thinking about the Oak Leaf, replied, "Maybe that thing has some special purpose, and they were afraid we wouldn't return it, so they had no choice but to do this?"
He also thought about Duma's last words—the intensifying resonance of the world... What did that mean? Was it just a Makar saying? As far as he knew, the Makar customs were close to nature, and they often spoke of mystical things. But this time, he felt there was more to it.
When the vehicle arrived at the school, it was almost time for dinner, so the two decided to go to the cafeteria first. Luo Kaiyuan called Feng Xiaoqi, and when the latter came out, he immediately asked, "I heard you guys were attacked today? Did the Makar students and teachers also take the sacred artifact used in the ceremony?"
Luo Kaiyuan said, "How did you find out so quickly?"
"Someone called and told me. I heard that even officials from the Government Hall were shot? Did you see it all?"
Chen Chuan nodded, "There might be involvement from the resistance organization, but it's not just the officials who were shot. Many civilians were also injured. The details aren't clear yet, so let's wait for further updates."
"Oh, oh." Feng Xiaoqi noticed that the two didn't seem keen on discussing the matter further, so he tactfully dropped the topic.
After finishing their meal, Chen Chuan returned to the dormitory and called Cheng Zitong to inform him about the day's events.
Child Tong spoke, "I understand the situation. If you're free tonight, I'll come by. I mainly want to discuss the matter of the Infinite Defense Certificate exam."
Chen Chuan's expression turned serious as he replied, "Alright, Teacher."
After ending the call, he glanced at his watch and then allowed his second self to merge with his primary self. He proceeded to the training room for his daily routine.
When the merging period ended, he checked the time. This time, defeating Duoma had extended the merging duration by over twenty minutes, bringing the total merging time to around two hours.
Two hours seemed like a long duration, but in this battle, each heavy blow he endured reduced the merging time a little. By the end, not much time remained.
Considering the need to occasionally deal with Stranger Tales, which were often unreasonable, Chen Chuan knew he had to keep working hard to increase his merging time as much as possible to better protect himself.
At 7 p.m., Child Tong arrived as promised. He immediately said, "You're quite something, student. You even defeated Duoma. Although the Makaran's standards are generally low, and it's rare for them to become teachers, there seems to be an unspoken boundary. It appears you've progressed beyond my expectations."
Chen Chuan offered him a seat and poured a cup of water. "Teacher, I just can't understand why they're doing this."
Child Tong sighed, "It's hard to say. Small countries have their own challenges, but this doesn't concern us much. When we're weak, we should focus on our own tasks."
As Chen Chuan sat down, Child Tong continued, "I've reviewed the materials you provided, and your cousin is indeed capable. His analysis makes sense. From an outsider's perspective, it's most likely that you'll be approved for the Defense Certificate if you take the exam in your first year."
"But the key issue isn't here," Child Tong paused, "Once you obtain the certificate, you might face the same resistance that Shen Zheng encountered. If you obtain it in your third year, you'll have the necessary martial prowess to handle it."
Chen Chuan pondered, "I initially thought the same, but is Shen Senior truly lacking in martial skills? The injuries on his body were self-inflicted, not caused by others. I suspect it's precisely because of the Defense Certificate that he didn't face direct attacks but was manipulated by others."
"To deal with someone, it's not always about brute force," Chen Chuan added. "I believe that with Shen Senior's experience, some people might be even more cautious towards capable students."
"If we consider it from another perspective, dealing with a student without a Defense Certificate might be easier than handling one with it. In this light, perhaps obtaining the certificate earlier could be beneficial."
Child Tong nodded in agreement, "That's another way to look at it."
Chen Chuan continued, "Teacher, when I defeated Duoma today, I heard him mention something about the 'resonance of the world' deepening. I wonder if this has anything to do with their desperate pursuit of the oak leaf. Do you know anything about this?"
"Resonance of the world?" Child Tong was puzzled. "I've never heard of it."
Chen Chuan explained, "The Makaran's desperation to retrieve the oak leaf they gifted to Da Wei, regardless of its purpose, suggests something significant. Based on the information I've gathered, I speculate that something crucial might happen on a global scale, and it's likely related to us warriors.
If we can't find answers in Yangzhi, perhaps we can only seek them in Central City. The sooner we go, the better our chances of catching any favorable opportunities. Delaying might lead to missed chances."
Child Tong contemplated, "This matter requires careful consideration. Your cousin's materials also mentioned a student from a branch campus who obtained a recommendation to enter Central City. Perhaps we can replicate this, but we're still gathering specific details."
Chen Chuan agreed, "This is also crucial and worth referencing. Once we have the information, let's review it together." Child Tong paused, looking at Chen Chuan, "Xiao Chuan, if you've made a decision, I'll support you with all my strength.
If there's an opportunity to go to Central City, you must seize it. Otherwise, you'll forever be confined to a limited circle, never experiencing the outside world. I lacked the courage and determination to do this in my youth, but perhaps you can. I also expect you to succeed, but remember to thoroughly prepare before making any choices."
Chen Chuan nodded seriously, "Yes, Teacher, I'll keep your reminder in mind."
Child Tong tapped the table with his finger, "Your cousin's list also mentioned the importance of department evaluations, which is true. Whether you go early or not, department evaluations are crucial. Relying solely on the Handling Bureau might be insufficient.
Although Director Lei's case has some potential for resolution, the current clues are insufficient for me to make a judgment. I don't know Director Lei personally, but I have a friend who's close to him. You should visit her first to understand the situation."
He took out a name card from his briefcase and handed it to Chen Chuan, "This is my niece. She can provide you with some assistance."
After Child Tong finished his instructions, he didn't linger and left. But as he reached the door, a thought crossed his mind, "Resonance of the world... Could it be related to what he mentioned..."
He shook his head, walking out with his briefcase under his arm. His mind, however, was occupied with thoughts: "But the student is right. If it's a global matter, we can't afford to wait. We should strive to be ahead of the curve."
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