Chapter 264: Sea Boundary Field
Chapter 264: Sea Boundary Field
Upon hearing this, Chen Chuan said, "Senior Cao."
Cao Guiqi nodded and replied, "I've already reviewed your file. You only have a thirty-five percent chance of entering the Third Limit, but that's based solely on your personal efforts. If there are external resources involved, it's a different story."
"Since you've signed a support agreement with the Processing Bureau, you can apply for Radiance Exposure once a month to enhance your muscles and body. Additionally, you can take the Heavenly Origin Herbs' precious ointment once a month to strengthen your internal organs."
"The Radiance Exposure slots are limited and controlled by major companies and government departments, including Wu Yi Academy. Even with money, individuals rarely get a chance."
"As for Wu Yi's opportunity, even though you've just enrolled, you can try for it. That way, you might get a chance every month."
"Also, I can recommend you once."
As he spoke, he turned to Chen Chuan and said calmly, "Don't be surprised. This was originally my opportunity, but I don't need it anymore, or the Processing Bureau wouldn't have recommended me to teach you."
"There's no secret or trick to entering the Third Limit. It's all about investment. No matter how much you teach or how many words you say, it won't be as valuable as these resources."
He looked at Chen Chuan and continued, "But..."
His gaze fixed on Chen Chuan as he said, "There's a precondition for what I'm offering you—your altered organ must be capable of growth. However, I don't think you need to worry about that. I've seen your file, and given your age and current progress, it's impossible without talent."
Chen Chuan knew he wasn't truly talented, but after merging with the Second Self, the growth of his altered organ should have increased, so he didn't need to worry about his growth limit for now.
At that moment, a pleasant bell rang outside, and the butler who had escorted Chen Chuan earlier approached and whispered something to Cao Guiqi.
Cao Guiqi turned to him and said, "I've already made an appointment for the Sea Boundary Field. There's an opportunity today. If you're willing, we can go now. If you don't have time today, there are two more chances this month. I'll have Uncle Ding notify you in advance before each appointment."
Chen Chuan replied decisively, "I can go now."
"Good. Uncle Ding, prepare the car," said Cao Guiqi.
Ten minutes later, Chen Chuan and Cao Guiqi boarded a silver Yi Jue extended armored luxury vehicle and drove out of Ink Stain Mountain. They got onto an overpass and headed north.
After more than an hour, the car arrived in the northeastern area of Ji Yang District.
Chen Chuan looked out and noticed that the buildings on both sides of the overpass were gradually becoming sparse. Outside the wide road, there were only watchtowers and patrol vehicles passing by from time to time. As they drove, there was an endless mesh-like structure in the sky, suggesting that the entire area was under tight security.
After getting off the overpass, they drove for another ten minutes and finally reached their destination.
Before them stood a gray building without windows, resembling an elongated inverted trapezoid, standing alone under the sky. It was the only man-made structure for several kilometers.
Upon arrival, the Nexus Token suddenly dimmed, and he could no longer sense anything.
Cao Guiqi explained, "There's a persistent bio-field here, so the Nexus Token is unusable. But it's only during the time we enter and exit. You probably won't have time to think about anything else while receiving Radiance Exposure."
Chen Chuan nodded.
Cao Guiqi had already warned him on the way that the first Radiance Exposure might be very uncomfortable, similar to the feeling during training sessions but even more intense.
The car stopped in the open space outside. Uncle Ding went up to speak first, and then they exited the vehicle. Led by two armed security personnel, they entered the building and were greeted by a stern internal manager.
The manager took them to the reception desk, where he checked their ID cards and had Chen Chuan and Cao Guiqi sign a confirmation document. Once finished, a medical team member waiting nearby asked, "Do you need an injection?"
Cao Guiqi looked at Chen Chuan.
Chen Chuan already knew that due to the pain of Radiance Exposure, some people couldn't endure it. Therefore, they could inject a pain-suppressing drug beforehand.
Although this might weaken the exposure's effect, the longer the exposure time, the better the results. If one couldn't endure it and left halfway, it would be a waste.
Facing the gazes of the others, he replied firmly, "No."
However, he noticed that as he answered, the people around him glanced at him, exchanging looks of pity and, perhaps, a hint of schadenfreude.
The manager checked his watch and said, "It's 4:30 PM now. It will take us ten minutes to get there. You have about fifteen to twenty minutes to prepare. The exposure will start promptly at 5:00 PM and end at 6:00 PM."
"Apart from your clothing, a small amount of water, and food, no other items are allowed. If there's any violation, we will terminate the exposure immediately."
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Furthermore, if you can't endure it, for your own safety, you must leave. Don't force yourself."
After saying this, he turned to Cao Guiqi, who said to Chen Chuan, "I'll wait for you outside."
Chen Chuan nodded, put on the water and nutritional balm that Caoqi had prepared for him, and followed the person in charge down the hall. Beyond the hall was a long, gently sloping ramp leading to an elevator, where fully armed security personnel with firearms stood guard. As they walked, they could hear the empty echo of footsteps.
The person in charge showed his internal ID card to the security personnel without a word and led Chen Chuan into the elevator. The indicator light went from negative one to negative twenty before it finally stopped.
As the elevator doors opened, the person in charge stepped out first, followed by Chen Chuan. He saw that both sides were tall glass walls, through which he could vaguely make out what seemed like deep blue seawater with blurry silhouettes swimming within.
In the middle stood a cylindrical glass column connecting the top and bottom, with a narrower middle section, reminding him of stalactites in limestone caves.
The person in charge walked up to the glass column, opened a movable door, and turned to say, "There's a striking board on the door. If you need to leave, knock on it, and a medical team will be ready to provide you with rescue services at any time. Please be aware of your own safety."
Chen Chuan nodded at him and stepped inside. He heard the door close behind him and looked around. It was a space of about forty square meters with a cushion in the middle and nothing else.
(Chapter 16, Part 1, Book 1, Bar 1, Look 1, Unerring Version!)
He sat down on the cushion and placed his belongings to the side, recalling the information Cao Guiqi had told him about this place.
Radiance is a form of bioluminescence produced by a giant deep-sea organism with an extremely high degree of environmental adaptability. Through generations of cultivation, it can now briefly survive in shallow seas.
The light emitted by this organism can cause various adverse symptoms in ordinary people, but it has beneficial effects on fighters.
It is said that the light can stimulate altered tissues to secrete a substance called "purifying substance," greatly enhancing the muscles, tendons, and nearby tissues.
However, this organism can only be brought to shallow waters for one to two hours daily and requires several days of rest afterward, making it a scarce resource backed by significant investments from major companies and the government.
Chen Chuan realized that with such substantial investments, providing enhancement services to fighters might just be a side benefit, and these organisms likely serve more critical purposes.
As time passed, he heard the sound of the striking board from outside, indicating that the exposure was about to begin.
After a brief wait, the glass walls suddenly lit up with intense brightness, so bright that it seemed to engulf him entirely.
He felt a stinging sensation on his skin, and soon, his whole body began to itch and tingle, just as Cao Guiqi had described, similar to the feeling during training sessions.
And this was just the beginning. Before long, the sensation became more pronounced, and the altered tissues all over his body, especially the muscles and tendons, seemed to come alive. Various emotions began to stir within him.
After experiencing these sensations, he immediately transferred the pain and harm to his second self, then sat firmly on the cushion.
A medical team waited outside, all of them watching their watches. Based on their experience, fighters who came here for the first time usually started with confidence but soon felt overwhelmed, typically asking to leave after about fifteen minutes, resting briefly, and then returning.
Then, around thirty-five to forty minutes, most fighters would emerge, having realized the futility of continuing. At this point, they would accept pain-relieving injections to endure the exposure.
These fighters learned from their first experience and would request injections upon their next visit, avoiding further torment. Although the effect might be slightly diminished, most fighters accepted this trade-off, knowing that most others did the same.
Of course, there were a few who relied solely on their willpower and physical endurance, but they were rare; there hadn't been many such cases in recent years.
The fifteen minutes passed quickly, and the medical staff had already begun preparing. But after a few more minutes, there was still no sound from inside, which surprised them. They glanced at each other, realizing that this fighter was unusually resilient, with a stronger will than most.
However, even if one could endure the initial exposure, the intensity would increase over time, and without breaks, it would become unbearable. Those who had experienced it before knew the importance of taking breaks to catch their breath and alleviate the suffering. The medical team was not optimistic about this fighter's chances...
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