Chapter 284: The Threat
Chapter 284: The Threat
"So, you're the student of Master Cheng?" The man exclaimed.
Master Cheng's student, Cheng Zitong, had left Central City, but now his student had returned and defeated one of the most formidable fighters of their generation. Was his choice back then truly wrong?
He turned to look at the older spectators in the arena, many of whom were aware of the past events. Although they didn't openly say much, privately, they had scorned Cheng Zitong's decision and even used it as a negative example for the younger generation. But now...
He smiled, thinking that few would bring it up again, or else they'd be slapping their own faces.
Xiao Jing, by his side, didn't pay attention to any of this. She anxiously watched the direction where Liu Yin had fallen. She never expected Liu Yin to lose, and certainly not so quickly. In her heart, she muttered, "Next time, I must tell Brother Liu Yin not to stand on the west side when fighting!"
As for the other young people in the arena, their feelings weren't as profound as the elders'. However, everyone felt a sense of discomfort and frustration. They were also filled with confusion, wondering what kind of technique Chen Chuan had used. Why did his speed suddenly increase so drastically? Why was he so strong during the collisions?
Since a fighter's altered tissue can't be extensively utilized in the early stages of cultivation, focusing on only one aspect, Chen Chuan's performance seemed incredible to them.
Several disciples couldn't understand and approached Bai Jie to seek clarification.
Bai Jie thought for a moment and replied, "His altered tissue coverage is probably more extensive, allowing him to use various techniques. My guess is that he's most proficient in the square fist style he displayed at the end. His timing with the grappling and capturing techniques was precise, and he might only know those two skills.
His intention was likely to make you believe he excels in these techniques, leading to misjudgments in your tactical countermeasures. As it turns out, his strategy was effective."
At this moment, Liu Yin was sitting in a chair, feeling a dull pain in his chest. He silently listened to Bai Jie's words, feeling a sense of respect. He had been completely deceived by Chen Chuan, who had just given him a valuable lesson.
The young spectators, upon hearing this, finally understood. So, he had been putting on a show for them all along?
"He's so cunning!" one of them exclaimed in frustration.
But Bai Jie spoke seriously, "Using tactics and strategies in combat is normal. Not to mention he was facing so many of us. His approach was the correct one, showing intelligence. You all should learn from this. In real battles, there's no room for recklessness. Mistakes can be costly."
Meanwhile, outside the arena, Ni Xixian, driving a red sports car, asked, "Little Brother Chen, that last move was impressive. You really held nothing back. By the way, how did you do it?"
She was curious about how Chen Chuan managed to collide with Liu Yin multiple times and push him out of the arena. They seemed evenly matched at first glance.
Chen Chuan replied, "Recently, I've been learning from a teacher recommended by the Bureau. It's indeed very useful..."
Chen Chuan didn't use his second persona. Instead, he employed the technique taught by Teacher Zheng to redirect and absorb incoming force. The key was that he could utilize more altered tissue than his opponent.
As some altered tissue was immobilized by the force redirection, another portion could propel him forward. Once this portion was exhausted, the previously immobilized tissue would recover and take over, creating a continuous cycle.
This was further enhanced by the recent strengthening of his muscles and internal organs. Otherwise, even with this technique, he might have torn his muscles or suffered from organ strain. Although he had a second persona, he didn't rely on it during the fight.
"It seems the Bureau's evaluation of you will need to be adjusted upwards," Ni Xixian said as she increased the car's speed and pulled down her protective goggles. "This time's reward will be transferred to your account. You might also receive something else. Remember to check. Hmm, are you interested in another match? The harder you fight, the more pleased those old folks will be. I can tell they're not satisfied. How about a weapons match next time?"
Chen Chuan replied, "Let's find another opportunity. What was Ni Jie referring to earlier?"
Ni Xixian's expression turned serious. "Less than five kilometers from here, an emergency situation has occurred at a well-known combat club. There's been a violent incident with significant casualties. The city patrol has arrived, but the Bureau needs us to investigate."
Chen Chuan understood. Any incidents involving fighters fell under the jurisdiction of the Processing Bureau. This time, they were the closest and most capable of handling the situation.
Even as they spoke, the Patrol had already sent their initial report to the Bureau.
The scene was gruesome, with broken limbs, cracked skulls, caved-in chests, and even spinal implants forcibly removed.
The Patrol's preliminary analysis indicated that a single highly skilled fighter was responsible. This fighter entered through the club's main entrance and fought their way through, killing everyone they encountered with a single deadly strike.
The perpetrator didn't rob anything, and there were no signs of stopping along the way, leading to suspicions of a possible revenge plot, but the possibility of a Functional Disorder Syndrome patient couldn't be ruled out.
After all, when this kind of symptom flares up, all sorts of irrational actions could occur.
Chen Chuan stared at the wounds on the corpses, all of them killed by blunt force and heavy-handed techniques, which gave him an inexplicable sense of familiarity.
Within two minutes, the car arrived at the scene, and two people got out. Although it wasn't even noon yet, the sky was overcast as if it was about to rain.
The city patrol team nearby looked at them, confirmed their identities through the Boundary Vessel scan, and then removed the barricade in front.
Chen Chuan took a look around; this Combat Club was a relatively independent building, with the nearest houses at least fifty meters away, on the other side of the street.
At this moment, the Boundary Vessel also showed two fighters dueling on the lightbox, emitting powerful battle cries. As one of them fell, the words "True Intention Combat" appeared, jumping out one by one in large ink-like font, creating a striking visual effect.
The two of them entered through the main entrance and checked the bodies indicated by the patrol team. They already knew from the information sent earlier that there were thirty-five casualties.
Besides the master and his son, those who came to visit, the disciples, and the hired cleaning staff, there were also seven security guards. Although it was a martial arts club, such a large place still needed security for the businesses inside.
After checking, Ni Xixian said, "The information shows that this happened half an hour ago. At the time of the incident, only the master's younger son wasn't inside the club, so he escaped the disaster."
"Where is he now?" Chen Chuan asked.
"That kid is currently at Hell Chain Pub. We've notified him, but he hasn't responded yet. It's a rest day, so he's probably having a good time."
At this moment, Ni Xixian seemed to be communicating with someone else. After a while, her expression turned serious as she said to Chen Chuan, "The result of the force information comparison from the bureau is out. The perpetrator is eighty percent likely to be Wei Wusheng."
"Wei Wusheng?" Chen Chuan's eyes flickered. He had a sense of familiarity earlier.
"There was a field interference here earlier, and no one saw Wei Wusheng entering or leaving. It's likely that there's a Resonator helping him behind the scenes, erasing his traces. Now, his whereabouts are hard to track." Ni Xixian said.
Chen Chuan pondered for a moment. Wei Wusheng doing this probably wasn't to cover up his crime, as he was already a wanted fugitive, and one more crime wouldn't make much difference. It was likely just to cover his tracks.
So, the question was, why would Wei Wusheng risk coming out at this time just to massacre this Combat Club?
He asked, "Does Wei Wusheng have a grudge against this club?"
"Maybe." Ni Xixian replied, "Let me check... Hmm, this club had a conflict with the Heaven Forgive Gang ten years ago. It's not impossible for a ten-year-old grudge to resurface today, but why do it now when he's already a wanted man? Is he just giving up and smashing the pot?"
However, Chen Chuan thought of a possibility. "Ni Xixian, has anyone from this club been on the Rhinoceros Horn Cruise Ship recently?"
Ni Xixian immediately asked a colleague at the bureau to check the records. After a while, she had an answer. "Indeed, the master's older son was also on the ship that day, and he was in the combat arena watching the tournament."
She turned to Chen Chuan and said, "Chen Chuan, I read the report you submitted. Regarding Wei Wusheng's so-called Heart's Will, the bureau currently has no clear judgment on it. But if Wei Wusheng had an obsession at the time, what we saw today might just be the beginning. Perhaps he'll come after you too, so be careful."
Chen Chuan nodded. This was a possibility, and he wasn't afraid of it. Moreover, he had a feeling that Wei Wusheng wouldn't come after him yet. If he truly wanted to deal with him, Wei Wusheng wouldn't have killed these people first, exposing himself.
But his fearlessness didn't mean others weren't afraid.
He stepped aside and contacted Tan Zhi, Pan Xiaode, and Qi Huixin through the Boundary Vessel, asking them to be cautious recently. Since they were also at the scene earlier, Wei Wusheng might target them if he had the chance.
As Ni Xixian looked at the increasingly gloomy sky outside and frowned, she said, "There were so many fighters on the ship, and we can't possibly protect them all. They wouldn't accept our protection either. We can only ask them to be careful. The best solution is to catch Wei Wusheng early..."
She paused mid-sentence as if another communication came in. After listening for a while, she looked up at Chen Chuan and said, "There's something I need to inform you about. The school management held a meeting earlier, and since I was outside, so I asked an assistant to attend and take notes. She just informed me..."
She paused for a moment and continued, "Assistant Principal Ling Jianxing proposed that students with a Third Limit Assessment score below fifty percent should participate in the academy's combat tournament as instructors."
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(End of Chapter)
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