Chapter 264: Ocean Domain Arena
Chapter 264: Ocean Domain Arena
Hearing this, Chen Chuan spoke up, "Senior Cao."
Cao Guiqi responded with a sound of acknowledgment, "I've already reviewed your records. You have only a 35% chance of reaching the Third Limit, but that's based solely on your personal efforts. If external resources are involved, it's a different story."
"Since you signed a support agreement with the Handling Bureau, you can apply for Radiant Light Exposure once a month to enhance your bones, muscles, and body. Additionally, you can take the Heavenly Origin Herbs' Treasure Ointment monthly to strengthen your internal organs."
"The allocation of Radiant Light Exposure is limited and controlled by major companies and government departments, including Wu Yi Academy. Even with money, individuals have no chance of accessing it."
"As for Wu Yi's opportunity, although you've just enrolled, you can seize it if the chance arises. That way, you might get a chance every month."
"Furthermore, I can recommend you once."
At this point, he turned to Chen Chuan and spoke calmly, "Don't be surprised. This was my opportunity, but I no longer need it. Otherwise, the Handling Bureau wouldn't have recommended me to teach you."
"There's no secret or trick to entering the Third Limit. It's simply a matter of investment. No matter how much you teach or how many words you use, it won't be as valuable as these resources."
"But..."
He looked at Chen Chuan, his gaze fixed on him, and said, "There's a precondition to what I'm offering. It's that your altered tissue can indeed grow."
"However, I don't think you need to worry about this. From your records, reaching this level at your age indicates talent."
Chen Chuan knew he wasn't genuinely talented, but after merging with his second self, the altered tissue's growth should have increased, so there was no immediate concern about growth limits.
At that moment, a pleasant bell rang outside, and the butler who had escorted Chen Chuan earlier approached Cao Guiqi and whispered a few words.
Cao Guiqi turned to him and said, "I've already booked the Ocean Domain Arena. There's an opportunity today. If you're willing, you can go now. If you don't have time today, there are two more chances this month. I'll ask Uncle Ding to notify you in advance before booking."
Chen Chuan decisively said, "I can go now."
"Good. Uncle Ding, prepare the car."
Ten minutes later, Chen Chuan followed Cao Guiqi into a silver, extended, armed, and luxurious Valor Ducal vehicle. They drove out of Mopai Mountain, onto an overpass, and headed north.
After over an hour, the car arrived in the northeast area of Ji Yang District.
Chen Chuan looked outside; the buildings on both sides of the overpass gradually became sparse. Outside the wide road, there were only watchtowers and patrol vehicles passing by from time to time. The sky was filled with an endless, fine mesh-like object, as if the entire area was under tight security.
After getting off the overpass, they drove for another ten minutes along the road and finally reached their destination.
A gray building without windows appeared, resembling an inverted trapezoid standing alone under the sky. Within several kilometers, there was no other artificial structure.
Upon arrival, the Boundary Vessel suddenly dimmed, and he could no longer sense anything.
Cao Guiqi said, "There's a long-term field disturbance here, so the Boundary Vessel can't be used. But it's only for this short period while you're inside. You shouldn't have the time to think about other things during the Radiant Light Exposure."
Chen Chuan nodded.
On the way, Cao Guiqi had reminded him that the first exposure to Radiant Light might be very uncomfortable, similar to the feeling during training but more intense.
The car stopped in the open space outside, and Uncle Ding went up to speak first. Then they exited the vehicle and, led by two armed security guards, entered the building. A stern internal manager greeted them.
This person brought them to the reception desk, first checked their IDs, and had Chen Chuan and Cao Guiqi sign a confirmation document. After finishing, a medical team member waiting on the side asked, "Do you need an injection?"
Cao Guiqi looked at Chen Chuan.
Chen Chuan already knew that due to the pain of Radiant Light Exposure, some people couldn't endure it, so they could inject a pain-blocking medication beforehand.
Although this might weaken the exposure's effect, the longer the exposure, the better the result. If one couldn't bear it and left halfway, it would be a waste.
Facing everyone's gaze, he firmly answered, "No."
However, he noticed that when he replied, the people beside him glanced at each other, seemingly pitying him while also appearing to enjoy his misfortune.
The manager checked his watch, "It's 4:30 PM now. We need ten minutes to get there. You have about fifteen to twenty minutes to prepare. The exposure will start precisely at 5:00 PM and end at 6:00 PM."
"Except for clothing, a small amount of water, and food, no non-authorized items are allowed. If violated, we will terminate immediately."
In addition, if you can't endure it, for your own safety, you must come out. Don't force yourself."
After saying this, he looked at Cao Guiqi, who said to Chen Chuan, "I'll wait for you outside."
Chen Chuan nodded, took the water and nutritional ointment that Cao Guiqi had prepared for him, and followed the person in charge down the hall. Beyond the hall was a long, gently sloping ramp leading downward, ending at an elevator. The area was filled with fully-armed security personnel carrying firearms, and as they walked, they could hear the echoing footsteps in the empty space.
The person in charge didn't say a word and showed his internal ID card to the security personnel before leading Chen Chuan into the elevator. The indicator light above went from negative one to negative twenty before stopping.
As the elevator door opened, the person in charge walked out first, followed by Chen Chuan. He saw that on both sides were tall glass walls, and behind them seemed to be deep blue seawater. Vaguely, he could also see blurry outlines of something swimming within.
In the middle was a cylindrical glass column connecting the top and bottom, with a narrower middle section that reminded him of stalactites in a limestone cave.
The person in charge walked up to the glass column, opened a movable door, and turned to say, "There's a knocking plate on the door. If you need to leave, you can knock on it. There's a medical team waiting outside to provide immediate assistance. Please be aware of your own safety."
Chen Chuan nodded at him and walked forward, entering the space. He then heard the door close behind him. He looked around; it was a space of about forty square meters with a soft cushion in the middle and empty surroundings.
Chen Chuan sat down on the cushion, placing his belongings to the side, and recalled the information Cao Guiqi had shared with him about this place.
Radiance was produced by a giant deep-sea creature with an extremely high adaptability to its environment. Through generations of cultivation, it could briefly survive in shallow waters.
The light emitted by this creature could cause various adverse symptoms in ordinary people but had beneficial effects on fighters.
It was said that under this light, altered tissues would secrete a substance called "Purification Substance," greatly strengthening the bone and muscle tissues and nearby areas.
However, this creature could only come to shallow waters for one to two hours a day, and it required several days of rest afterward, making it a very scarce resource. The enormous investment behind it likely had a more important purpose than just providing enhancement services to fighters.
As time passed, Chen Chuan heard the knocking plate outside, signaling the start of the exposure.
After a brief moment, the glass walls suddenly lit up with an intensely bright light, as if drowning him entirely.
He felt a stinging sensation on his skin, and soon his whole body itched, just as Cao Guiqi had described, very similar to the feeling during training.
And this was just the beginning. Before long, the sensation became clearer, and the altered tissues, especially the bone and muscle tissues, seemed to come alive. Various emotions also began to stir within him.
After experiencing these sensations, he immediately transferred the pain and harm to his second self, and then sat steadily there.
At that moment, a medical team was waiting outside, all of them watching their watches. Based on their experience, fighters who came here for the first time were initially confident, but soon felt overwhelmed, usually asking to leave after about fifteen minutes. They would rest for a while and then return, only to come out again after thirty-five or forty minutes, having realized the reality and not wanting to waste more time. They would then accept injections to relieve the pain and complete the entire exposure.
The next time these fighters came, they would learn their lesson and request injections right away, even though the effect would be slightly lessened. But knowing that most people did the same, they accepted it without hesitation.
There were also a few who could endure it with sheer willpower and physical strength, but they were rare, with only a few such cases in recent years.
The fifteen minutes passed quickly, and the medical staff had already begun preparing, but after waiting a few more minutes, there was no movement from inside. They were surprised and exchanged glances, realizing that this fighter was quite resilient and had a stronger will than most.
However, even if one could endure the initial exposure, the sensations would become more intense later on. Those who had experienced it before at least had a break in between, allowing them to catch their breath and ease the suffering. Without any breaks in between... in any case, they had little hope for this fighter.
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(End of Chapter)
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