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Chapter 340: Morning Light Shines Again
Chapter 340: Morning Light Shines Again
As they exited Xuan Gong Mansion, five shuttle buses were already parked in the lot, two of which were filled with passengers and beginning to depart. At that moment, Tan Zhi's voice reached Chen Chuan's ears:
"Chen, over here."
Chen Chuan spotted Tan Zhi waving at him from one of the buses, which appeared to have only a few passengers. He made his way over and boarded the bus, taking a seat next to Tan Zhi. However, instead of sitting down, he patted Tan Zhi's shoulder and spoke in a low, calm tone:
"Tan, the weather is nice today. I'll sit up front where I can get some sun."
With that, he left the back seat and took a spot near the front, placing the Snow Lady Saber within easy reach.
Tan Zhi initially looked puzzled, but upon noticing Chen Chuan's uniform, he seemed to realize something, causing him to become more alert, and he hunched down slightly.
More and more students emerged from the mansion, and once the buses were filled, they began their journey towards the Arena Stadium.
Over the past month, this route had become all too familiar to the students, and they had grown tired of the outside scenery. So, when the buses started moving, everyone focused on their Boundary Vessels, paying no attention to the passing landscape.
One student broke the silence:
"Who do you guys think will win today?"
"Hard to say. Both of them are incredibly skilled."
This morning's one-on-one match was of great importance. It featured the strongest External Student among the current batch of students, pitted against a highly acclaimed independent participant with a strong reputation.
The match was highly anticipated. The External Student's strength was undeniable, and despite his status, he had earned the respect of many official students. Many lower-year official students felt they might not even surpass this External Student.
However, his opponent was no ordinary contender. This volunteer in the Arena Tournament had fought his way into the core competition, and reaching this stage usually meant they were formidable opponents.
Chen Chuan glanced out the window, noticing that the buses were escorted by two-wheeled patrol vehicles from the City Patrol Team on either side. Beyond that, at the city's watchtowers, personnel from the Processing Bureau kept a vigilant eye on the surroundings.
The security measures were indeed stringent, assuming there were no disruptions.
"I'm rooting for Xue Yucheng. He's only an External Student, but he's incredibly skilled. Rumor has it that he only became an External Student because his family's company went bankrupt, otherwise, he'd have qualified for official enrollment."
But skilled individuals shine wherever they go. Xue Yucheng ventured to Central City on his own, took on the role of an External Student, and fought his way to this point. I admire such determination."
"Your judgment is too emotional. I don't see it that way, but don't forget, his opponent is Yu Shen. This person didn't join the tournament out of desperation or for personal gain. He claims he couldn't find a worthy opponent at his level, so he came here."
These words sparked disagreement among some, "That's a bold statement. Has he ever been to our Jinbei Province Wu Yi Academy? If not, how can he make such a claim?"
"He hasn't been to our Wu Yi Academy, but he's visited other academies in different provinces, and to date, he hasn't encountered a single worthy opponent. Not a single one."
The initial speaker scoffed, "It's surprising he hasn't been beaten to death."
Someone chimed in, "Hey, he's got a powerful grandfather. Rumor has it he's a director at Origin Corporation. You know how much influence a giant like that holds."
Chen Chuan took a moment to investigate using his Boundary Vessel. It didn't take long to find an introduction to Yu Shen, along with a personal platform showcasing his collection.
Yu Shen seemed to have a passion for racing, displaying various vehicles. His wardrobe was filled with luxurious clothing, indicating a privileged background. But most prominent were the scenes of him defeating opponents.
The fragmented scenes didn't reveal his true skill level, but they did show Yu Shen's calm and collected demeanor as he defeated each opponent. This suggested he hadn't unleashed his full strength, yet most of his defeated opponents met their end, indicating Yu Shen's merciless nature in the life-or-death arena.
One couldn't say he was particularly cruel, for in the Arena, it was kill or be killed, leaving no room for mercy.
Inside the bus, the students debated the outcome of the match, but as qualified fighters, their arguments held logic and reasoning.
Chen Chuan took the opportunity to review Xue Yucheng's combat scenes. He felt that while Yu Shen might be more skilled, Xue Yucheng could have the upper hand.
Xue Yucheng exuded a lethal aura, and his eyes held an unwavering determination, suggesting he was fully prepared and more willing to take risks at critical moments.
Just then, a notification appeared on the edge of their vision, followed by a series of rapid alerts. Chen Chuan immediately switched to the platform and saw a scene photo with a flat, open field in the background, surrounded by nearby grass and distant, hazy mountains.
A body lay on the ground, next to a broken, black-banded, serrated knife, its tip swaying slightly in the wind.
"Wei Wusheng!"
"Zuo Cidao!"
The people on the platform instantly recognized the two individuals. The one lying down was Zuo Cidao, the bounty hunter who had claimed to have found Wei Wusheng just yesterday!
Yesterday, there had been anxious anticipation on the platform, with some people even placing bets on the outcome. Now, finally, there was a result.
Seeing Wei Wusheng standing there seemingly unharmed, the crowd felt a sense of suffocation.
After his fight with the Pei brothers, some had speculated that Wei Wusheng's back-facing pose in the photo might have been to hide injuries sustained from the Pei brothers' signature front and rear assaults.
But this time, it seemed that Wei Wusheng had defeated Zuo Cidao without a scratch.
The platform's discussion threads and voice messages were abuzz with activity.
"Is this outside the city?"
"Yes, outside. The mountain shadow over there should be Camel Mountain. This is west of Central City, no more than twenty kilometers away."
"Judging by the sun's shadow, this wasn't yesterday... so it's almost now?"
At the same time, the Processing Bureau's technical staff, based on the angle of sunlight and cloud patterns, deduced that the photo was taken within the last half-hour. However, they couldn't rule out the possibility of photo manipulation and were still analyzing it.
If it was indeed modified, what was Wei Wusheng up to? The Processing Bureau immediately notified all on-duty and off-duty personnel, including Chen Chuan, to be vigilant.
Regardless, this matter couldn't be ignored. The Processing Bureau dispatched a team to search for the target in possible locations outside the city and tightened security at intersections leading in that direction.
The Processing Bureau's forces were already thinly spread due to the arena tournament, with a large contingent deployed around the arena. The influx of people into Central City, coupled with fighters imitating Wei Wusheng, had further stretched their resources.
Moreover, most of the technical staff were focused on the Resonator behind Wei Wusheng, as someone capable of concealing Wei Wusheng's movements could also orchestrate more significant events, warranting their vigilance.
As Chen Chuan examined the photo, he noticed Ni Xixi attempting to contact him. He accepted the call, and Ni Xixi's voice echoed, "Chen, did you go to the tournament yesterday?"
Chen Chuan replied, "Yes, Ni Xixi."
Ni Xixi advised, "Watching the tournament isn't a big deal. In my opinion, you should relax a bit instead of training all the time. But some people in the Bureau are unhappy about this.
They say they're busy and wish they could clone themselves. With limited personnel, they resent you for having the leisure to watch the tournament. It's unnecessary to pay them any mind, but with many eyes on us right now, Chen, you should be more discreet."
Considering your current location, are you going today?"
Chen Chuan answered, "Yes."
Ni Xixi tried to dissuade him, "Then maybe skip it today. Go back to the Academy and relax there. These tournaments aren't that important..."
At this moment, the vehicle convoy was less than halfway to the arena. The green light at the intersection ahead was about to enter a ten-second countdown, and vehicles were accelerating to cross.
Suddenly, the driver of the leading car noticed a shadow overhead. Looking up, he was shocked to see a vehicle tumbling through the air, plummeting towards him. He slammed on the brakes and swerved, causing his car to skid sideways.
The vehicles behind him couldn't react in time, and one crashed into the car's window, triggering a chain reaction of collisions.
Chen Chuan, looking ahead, apologized, "I'm sorry, Ni Xixi, but I can't agree to that. I seem to have sensed something."
He stood up, took the Snow Lady Sword from his side, and politely asked the driver, "Driver, please open the door."
The driver, noticing Chen Chuan's uniform, promptly opened the door.
Chen Chuan stepped out, first glanced ahead, and then, under the watchful eyes of his fellow students, strode towards the distant intersection with the Snow Lady Sword in hand.
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(End of Chapter)
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