Chapter 369: The Technique
Chapter 369: The Technique
After returning to Xuan Gong Mansion from Black Ink Mountain, Chen Chuan contemplated the words of Cao Guiqi, which revealed more about the internal situation.
According to this senior, the Third Limit was the very limit of human potential, but due to the collision of two worlds, a path forward had emerged.
With the crisis came an opportunity.
On a personal level, he naturally wanted to pursue this path and keep moving forward. However, currently, cultivation resources could only be obtained through the government and companies, making this acquisition method too singular and limited.
He could sense that Cao Guiqi seemed to deliberately avoid something in his words, likely because there was something he couldn't bring himself to tell Chen Chuan. This probably involved some far-reaching and secretive matters, but it also implied that the path wasn't truly non-existent; it was just not easy to traverse.
At this moment, he couldn't help but think of He Xiaoxing, a teacher who wasn't active in Central City. How did he manage his cultivation resources in his daily life?
Chen Chuan guessed that he might have joined an organization that possessed a rift, most likely the Purist School. From Instructor Wen's situation, it was clear that the Purist School was not to be underestimated.
This seemed like another path, and he could try to reach out to them. But he knew that every demand came with a cost, and with the current unclear situation and his lack of involvement in the defense of the World Ring, he decided to wait for news from Gao Ming before taking any action.
He needed to gather more information from various sources before deciding how to proceed.
However...
He suddenly thought of something and left the living room, heading to the training room. He opened the storage cabinet there and took out an item—a glass tube containing a liquid that emitted a faint glow.
This item was something he had obtained from You Xing, and he had placed it with those cultivation drugs. But when he later searched for it, he couldn't find a match for it on the market or on the Wu Yi platform. He couldn't help but wonder if this might be one of those special drugs. The possibility was not small.
You Xing was no ordinary person; a Third Limit fighter with the skills of a Resonator, possessing an independent Resonance Nest, and capable of utilizing Ghost Stories. Thinking about it, he was indeed a talented individual.
It was impossible for someone to possess such abilities without support. Recalling the images from the Resonance Nest's light screen, he had reason to suspect that it might be a rift created by the collision of two worlds.
If so, then the item in his hand was very likely the kind he had assumed it to be.
Whether it was or not, he could try consuming it. Even if it wasn't, there wouldn't be a problem; with his Second Self, he could bear the damage. There was no need to worry too much.
But he didn't try it immediately.
It had only been about a month since he became a Third Limit, and his mutated tissue was still in a rapid growth phase after surpassing the limit. The momentum hadn't shown any signs of slowing down yet, so he would only consider using these items after things settled down, which would take at least one or two months. He put the item back.
He returned to the training room to practice Field Perception techniques.
Not long after he started, Gao Ming's contact came through: "Cousin, I've already discussed it with Fusion Boundary, and we've set the meeting for this rest day at Shu Tianxia Hotel."
"Gao Ming, thanks for your help," Chen Chuan replied.
Just as he finished this conversation, a notification appeared on the Boundary Vessel, indicating that someone from the Processing Bureau platform was trying to contact him. He accepted the call, and a young voice spoke:
"Executor Chen, I'm Liaison Chai Mi from the Processing Bureau's Special Action Execution Team. You can call me Little Chai."
Chen Chuan had learned about this team through the internal platform after becoming an official executor. This team had no hierarchy and was specifically formed to support Third Limit fighters.
Each member had their own armed vehicle and a dedicated liaison.
The liaison's role was to communicate and manage information. If there was any issue, the bureau would communicate with the executor through the liaison.
Chen Chuan responded, "Hello, Liaison Chai. Why are you contacting me? Is there something going on at the bureau?"
Chai Mi said, "It's like this. Currently, the bureau is tracking a Viper Organization, which is suspected of being involved in the sale of Class B prohibited items. Due to a shortage of personnel, the bureau hasn't been able to launch a raid. After checking that Executor Chen is not on a mission, the bureau needs your assistance in handling this situation."
A series of text and images about the Viper Organization appeared on Chen Chuan's Boundary Vessel. This organization was a group of extremists who had split from the Mystical Snake Sect.
Initially, they had formed a separate sect due to their dissatisfaction with the commercialized nature of the Mystical Snake Sect. However, they had now become a semi-mercenary criminal organization.
Because their upper echelon was composed of Third Limit fighters, they had been under the bureau's surveillance, but there had never been enough personnel to deal with them.
Now he has come to realize that the Processing Bureau has access to considerable combat power, but most of them are tasked with protecting government officials and guarding crucial city nodes, preparing for more extreme events.
In the case of Wei Wusheng, as it did not involve any Central City companies or politicians, it was classified as a third-tier or lower public security incident. Limited forces were deployed to encircle and suppress the threat, allowing Wei Wusheng to repeatedly succeed. This indicated that the people behind Wei Wusheng were well aware of the boundaries that must not be crossed.
The Viper Organization, on the other hand, had already violated the standards of a third-tier public security incident. Once the personnel were allocated, it became a priority to take immediate action against them.
After reviewing the information, he responded, "Chai Liaison, let me know when it's time to take action."
Chai Mi said, "Okay, as soon as the specific action plan and time are confirmed, I'll immediately notify Executor Chen and arrange for a special vehicle to pick you up."
After Chen Chuan finished communicating with her, he returned to his training, focusing on the three field templates that Mr. Jiang had given him. With repeated practice, he gradually became proficient in them.
In just two days, he was able to initiate the changes at will, and because the templates were relatively simple, he could almost make them appear real.
This was enough to deal with fighters who didn't pay much attention to this aspect. But to be honest, could such fighters really pose a threat to him? Mr. Jiang had said that none of the truly powerful Tier Three fighters were crippled. They should be equally adept at field changes, and these fighters were the opponents he needed to consider.
So, he still had a long way to go.
After mastering these field templates, he still needed to practice his discrimination and sensing abilities. So, he used simulated resources to summon Hong Fu to assist him in his cultivation.
Hong Fu could simulate various field effects according to his requirements, ranging from weak to strong. After reaching the third limit, the simulation resources were used for eight hours a day, and in just two days, he became familiar with and mastered these techniques.
At this point, he felt that he had learned enough and returned to Mr. Jiang to seek guidance on his next steps.
Mr. Jiang first tested his cultivation results and found that he had mastered them thoroughly. So, he suggested, "Student Chen, you can try to master some more complex templates now.
I'll give you a platform where you can purchase templates or adjust and construct your own. The goal is to deceive opponents and conceal yourself.
After this, I can't teach you much more because this skill relies on accumulating experience. But I can share some of my personal experiences with you."
Chen Chuan said, "Please, Mr. Jiang."
Mr. Jiang said, "The field contains a wealth of information, including emotions, willpower, physical condition, the activity of mutated tissues, and more.
With more experience and exposure, you can use this not only to understand your opponents but also to discern and compare the strengths and weaknesses of others and yourself, guiding your path."
After saying this, he smiled and added, "And apart from these, I'll tell you the most powerful technique in field combat."
Chen Chuan was a bit surprised. Was there a most powerful technique in this field? Based on his experience, there was no such thing as the most powerful technique in combat; there were only the most suitable ones. He didn't believe there was a technique that could handle everything.
Mr. Jiang slowly said, "The most powerful technique in field combat is that even if you expose your information, your opponent doesn't see a weakness but an insurmountable despair.
This has an unparalleled impact on the enemy in battle. Sometimes, it can cause a deep-seated shock, leading to spiritual despair, a loss of confidence, and even the courage to fight you."
He looked at Chen Chuan and said, "When you become powerful enough, not only will you not need to conceal the field, but you can also reveal it without hesitation."
Chen Chuan pondered for a moment and nodded in agreement.
Mr. Jiang was right. On the surface, it seemed brutal, but it could indeed be considered a technique. Strength and weakness are relative, and you need to discern your opponent clearly before you can apply specific techniques.
This requires a certain level of field manipulation ability; otherwise, it's just blind performance, revealing your true abilities to your opponent.
If he could truly master this, many people who were not as strong as him would not need to be dealt with directly. He could use the field to demoralize them on a spiritual level.
So, he sincerely thanked Mr. Jiang, "Thank you, Mr. Jiang. I think this technique is very useful."
Mr. Jiang was pleased to see that he understood. "It's good that you find it useful. I don't have much more advice to give you. Remember to share your future insights with me."
"I will."
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(End of Chapter)
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