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Chapter 345: The Third Limit
Chapter 345: The Third Limit
Chen Chuan felt a surge of heat spreading through his body, and with it, the altered tissue seemed to break free from its restraints. The dormant alien tissue within him became active, generating a continuous flow of essence qi.
This essence qi, as if hidden within his body and existing in all the altered tissue, was something he had never been able to perceive until now. Only after crossing this threshold did he release it and harness it for his own use.
With each breath, the essence qi grew stronger, and he felt it continuously reinforcing the parts of his body through which the heat flowed.
At the same time, he sensed a power extending upward from his spine, passing through the occipital bone, over his skull, and finally immersing itself into his brow, seeping inward.
A thunderous sound echoed, as if some restriction had been lifted. At this moment, it was like the instant he first entered Central City and donned the boundary token—countless lights and sounds flashed before his eyes once more.
The difference was that he felt his spirit soaring, as if detaching from his body. He witnessed an infinite vortex in the sky, seemingly filled with countless indistinct objects.
The chaotic sounds and lights surrounded him, as if desperately trying to force their way into his consciousness. Yet, he remained unaffected, maintaining his calm and self-control.
This was something Cao Guixi had warned him about—when breaking through the third limit using the old method, no matter what visions he encountered, he should ignore them and strive to maintain his mental focus.
It felt like a long time had passed, but in reality, it was only a few moments. The noises and disturbances vanished, and everything around him returned to normal. At that moment, a flash of light seemed to pass through the depths of his dark eyes.
Bathed in the dazzling sunlight from above, he felt the abundant power within his body, realizing that at this moment, he had truly entered the third limit.
In the arena stadium, the spectators were stunned, watching the scene on the giant screen.
In the entire frame, only Chen Chuan stood firmly, facing the glaring sunlight. His collar and hair fluttered in the wind at the crossroads, and a white mist rose from his body.
Behind him, crimson blood overflowed from a shallow pit, flowing to his feet, seemingly merging with the shadow cast by his body.
The giant screen displayed the scene as the Enforcement Agency officers arrived, and the feed froze on this image. The audience in the stadium let out a sigh, a mix of satisfaction and regret.
Although the fight was brief, the third-limit fighter's ferocity, power, and impact left the spectators thrilled and craving for more. They eagerly inquired about the identity of the young man who had defeated Wei Wusheng.
Chen Chuan, dressed in the Enforcement Agency uniform, and with his wide-brimmed hat placed aside, was suspected by some to be the skilled officer sent to deal with Wei Wusheng.
Some wondered why such a capable fighter hadn't been dispatched earlier, but it didn't seem to be a bad thing? Wouldn't they have missed out on such an exhilarating fight? The screen above flickered, returning to the arena, and the host's enthusiastic voice echoed once more, reminding the audience that there was still another fight to come.
Most spectators were still captivated by the previous intense fight, and the current match failed to capture their interest. The host's efforts to revive the atmosphere were met with a lukewarm response.
Yu Shen and Huo Yucheng entered the arena, and their performance was decent, especially Huo Yucheng, who remained unaffected by the surroundings. Yu Shen, however, seemed a bit agitated but managed to maintain his standard.
Despite their best efforts, the spectators' reactions were not as enthusiastic as before. After witnessing the third-limit fighter's battle, the ongoing second-limit fight seemed a bit underwhelming.
The organizers had anticipated this adverse effect and took action. They offered enhanced beverages, and soon, the audience's mood shifted, returning to the previous frenzy.
During the first match, various companies strategically released combat-oriented implant advertisements, including some high-end combat implants still in development.
Post-match statistics revealed a surge in inquiries for implant services, with many asking if they could achieve the prowess of third-limit fighters with high-end implants.
At the same time, in a hidden underground building, several individuals watched Wei Wusheng's death on a light screen.
One of them expressed regret, "Wei Wusheng fell just short. Fortunately, the organizers ensured that most people in Central City witnessed it. The aggregation ascension nearly met our requirements, but the duration was too brief. If only it had lasted longer..."
"Wei Wusheng died just like that? How powerful is this officer?"
"Is he from Wu Yi, the Enforcement Agency's reserve officer?"
One of them spoke up, "This person seems to fit our requirements better than Wei Wusheng. I suggest we send someone to contact him and see if he can..."
At that moment, several resonance nests in the hall suddenly went dark, and their boundary tokens lost connection simultaneously.
After a brief moment, the light screens reactivated, and the boundary tokens gradually return to normal.
"What just happened?" the leader asked in a deep voice.
One of the Resonators quickly replied, "We initiated an emergency field blockade..."
The leader furrowed his brows and asked, "Why?"
The Resonator hesitated, "We followed your instructions and investigated that student further. We did find something, but it seems to be related to..." He trailed off.
"Related to what?"
"The Administrative Bureau..."
Everyone fell silent for a moment. After a while, someone spoke up, "Were the traces removed?"
The Resonator hurriedly answered, "Yes, we didn't wait for confirmation and immediately cut off the path, blocking the field connection. They won't be able to trace us."
The leader made a decisive statement, "From now on, regarding this student, only pay attention to the surface-level information. Don't conduct any further investigations."
At the Eternal Victory Pavilion of the Heavenly Tolerance Gang, Elder Yu Hongming also witnessed Wei Wusheng's demise through the Resonator's light screen. Despite the death of his own disciple, his expression remained calm, revealing no extra emotions.
Only at the very end did he glance deeply at Chen Chuan, who was standing nearby.
He lowered his head and then looked at Guan Chengqi, who was standing beside him with clenched fists. "Kid," he said, "there's no need for that. This is the fate of our fighters. It's about defeating powerful opponents or being killed by stronger ones. This was Xiao Wu's chosen path, and he should bear the consequences himself."
"Hatred is useless. You need to understand if you're training for yourself or for someone else."
With a wave of his hand, a servant approached and led Guan Chengqi away. After taking a few steps, he spoke to a disciple following him, "Xiao Guang, bring Xiao Wu's body back. Although he's no longer a disciple of the Heavenly Tolerance Gang, he was still my student. Charge any expenses to my account."
The disciple assured him, "Master, rest assured. I'll take care of Wei Shixiong's matter."
At the crossroads, Chen Chuan heard the sound of vehicles approaching from a distance, followed by screeching brakes and hurried footsteps drawing closer.
A group of Processing Bureau members emerged from the damaged vehicles, slowing down as they reached the scene. Many of them looked at Chen Chuan with eyes full of surprise and admiration.
The leading officer approached Chen Chuan, nodded solemnly, and then swiftly moved to Wei Wusheng's body. He examined the corpse, let out a sigh of relief, and touched the Boundary Token. "Report, Wei Wusheng is confirmed dead..."
After a moment, he glanced at Chen Chuan in the distance and said, "Confirmed!"
Seeing that they had taken over, Chen Chuan didn't linger. He nodded to the crowd and left the scene. Just then, Ni Xianxi's call came through.
Her voice was cheerful, "Chen, you're amazing! You've saved face for me and the Processing Bureau. Let those gossipers try to catch Wei Wusheng themselves!"
Chen Chuan replied, "I didn't cause any trouble for you, did I?"
"How could you cause trouble?" Ni Xianxi chuckled, "You don't know that in just a short while, several elders have contacted me, asking me to communicate more with you."
"It seems like you're well-liked within the Bureau," Chen Chuan remarked.
Ni Xianxi couldn't help but giggle at his words.
Chen Chuan calmly waited, and after a while, Ni Xianxi calmed down and said, "Speaking of which, someone from above wants to meet you. In the next few days, Chen, find some time to visit the Bureau. Focus on your own matters first, without external distractions. I'll handle things at the Bureau for you."
Chen Chuan nodded, "I do have some personal matters to attend to. Thank you, Ni Xianxi."
"No need for thanks," Ni Xianxi smiled, "It's because I'm well-liked."
After ending the call with Ni Xianxi, Chen Chuan stepped aside. He retrieved the Xue Jun Blade and its sheath, sheathing the sword. He then proceeded to collect his clothes.
Just then, he noticed someone approaching—it was Teacher Bai, the escort from Wu Yi's vehicle. Teacher Bai gestured to him, "Chen, your things are here."
Chen Chuan quickly stepped forward and took his belongings, thanking him politely, "Thank you, Teacher Bai."
Teacher Bai smiled faintly, "Don't mention it." He looked Chen Chuan up and down and exclaimed, "Impressive! You're only twenty, and already a Third Limit Fighter. That's very rare among students."
"Some students choose to leave the Academy after reaching the Third Limit. They've been here for years. Chen, may I ask about your plans?"
Chen Chuan knew this was an option, but those students usually spent several years in the Academy. He wasn't in a rush; he had only been in Central City for less than a year and had access to resources unavailable outside.
"I still have a lot to learn," he said.
"Indeed, you've only been here for half a year," Teacher Bai said. "My advice is to stay a little longer. Some things are easier to learn and obtain within the Academy. You'll understand soon enough."
(End of Chapter)
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