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Chapter 377: Adjustment
Chapter 377: Adjustment
The entire month of September passed without a hitch at the Mo Tie Mountain Meng Clan Estate," where Chen Chuan had taken up residence. There had been no attacks on the estate, which was now the former site of the Fusion Boundary Corporation.
However, everyone knew that Meng Huang would never give up, and this situation could only mean that the enemy was preparing and adjusting, waiting for the right moment to strike.
The longer the attack was delayed, the more difficult it would be to deal with.
Chen Chuan opened his eyes from his meditation, having spent the past month adjusting his state. He had replaced sleep with meditation, and for some time now, no memory fragments had surfaced in his mind.
He knew that these memories were still there, not lost forever. When his mind was relaxed and free of burdens, they would naturally resurface. And when he needed to maintain his peak condition, these memories would remain hidden.
After ensuring that his state was optimal, he sent a reply and then browsed the news from the outside world. Aside from the three-month-long arena tournament finally coming to an end and the usual violent incidents in Central City, there was nothing particularly noteworthy.
After reading the news, he took a quick shower, consumed several nutrient gels, and then left the villa with a training blade in hand. He headed to the open space outside to practice his martial arts and blade techniques.
As October arrived, the maple forest on the mountain turned red, creating a breathtaking landscape of crimson and gold. Practicing martial arts amidst this scenery was a unique experience, allowing him to immerse himself spiritually.
Two hours later, he finished his training and took a stroll around the estate.
After a month of preparations, the estate's defense facilities had been rearranged. Many areas were now impenetrable even to a Third Degree Combatant, and numerous traps had been set up.
Trapping a Third Degree Combatant was nearly impossible, but slowing them down and triggering alarms would be enough to alert those inside the estate.
Back in the villa, he took out some medication and consumed it. These drugs were now readily available at the estate, so he didn't need to carry them with him.
After a month of adjustment, the growth of the altered organ that had developed after crossing the limit had gradually slowed and stagnated. If he continued training under normal circumstances, his strength would still improve, but at a much slower pace, unlike the rapid progress he had experienced in the previous stage.
He estimated that in a few more days, he would be ready to take the special medication.
After an hour of practicing the Furnace Breathing Technique, he picked up a stack of documents from the desk and began to read.
These were records of Third Degree Combatants from the old era, obtained by Meng Shu through certain means.
Although some of the information was outdated due to the passage of time, and many of the techniques were considered inferior, they still held significant reference value.
Especially when it came to the combatants, there were many insights and martial arts realizations that were highly inspiring to him.
From these fragmented records, it seemed that in the old era, when combatants reached the third degree during a transition period, they would seek out gaps and hunt the "ghosts" within to repel impurities, nurture positive energy, and seek the opportunity for a breakthrough.
However, during a dormant period, things became more complicated. Combatants had to spend a lot of time and effort searching for remnants left over from the transition period.
During this time, the number of civilian combatants would decrease significantly, but empires and imperial families would retain some resources, allowing them to nurture talents during the dormant period.
Looking back at history, periods of frequent combatant emergence coincided with transition periods, which were marked by dramatic changes and often led to the rise and fall of dynasties.
Conversely, dormant periods were the low points for combatants, while imperial power would stabilize and solidify. This pattern held true throughout history.
However, the methods used in the old era to acquire these abilities were likely very outdated and extremely dangerous. Most of the time, it was a gamble, and failure could cost them their lives. Almost all the records described perilous situations.
For example, a half-torn disciple letter he came across described a combatant who had discovered a gap and decided to venture in with his companions to seek advancement. Uncertain of his survival, he left instructions for his disciple and emphasized the importance of passing on the legacy.
But things were different now. After over two hundred years of transition period, the world had undergone unprecedented changes. While obtaining the medication might seem challenging, there were now stable channels, and the risks were no longer as life-threatening.
Not only that, but as the Great Collision approaches, the world may once again undergo unprecedented changes, perhaps a great crisis, but also a stroke of luck.
After putting away the materials, he went to the academy platform to inquire about the special medication. He wanted to see if there were any precautions or important points to note, but the platform didn't mention it at all.
He thought for a moment and contacted Teacher Jiang and Teacher Bai, seeking their guidance.
However, he soon discovered that both Teacher Bai and Teacher Jiang became very cautious when he mentioned it.
Although they gave him many responses, they were all indirect descriptions and some warnings to be careful, as if they were wary of something.
Realizing there might be an issue, he didn't probe further. Fortunately, besides the academy, he could also seek guidance from Cao Guiqi and the Handling Bureau. So, he tried to contact Cao Guiqi.
But Cao Guiqi seemed to never use Boundary Tokens for direct communication, so he contacted Uncle Ding first, telling him that he needed to consult Cao Guiqi about some special matters.
Uncle Ding politely asked him to wait, and after a while, he returned and said, "Student Chen, here's a secret channel for field information. Please go to that platform to talk."
Chen Chuan then saw that a platform password was transmitted through the Embedded World Token. It was clearly a privately built temporary platform, and he logged in immediately.
After waiting for a while, Cao Guiqi's voice came through, "Are you at Ink Mountain?"
Chen Chuan didn't hide the truth, "Yes."
Cao Guiqi didn't ask where he was specifically, but said, "This is a temporary dedicated channel with a strong field maintained. Due to the unique nature of the constructed field creature, it will be repelled by Central City, so it can probably support about ten minutes of conversation. If you're at Ink Mountain, it might extend the time a little. Student Chen, you can ask whatever you need to within this time."
In the 1619 version of the book, there's no mistake!
Chen Chuan thanked him and said that he had obtained the special medicine and wanted to know if there were any taboos or precautions when taking it. He also mentioned that he had consulted the academy teachers, but they seemed unable to explain things clearly, as if it were some sort of taboo.
Cao Guiqi didn't ask where Chen Chuan got the special medicine from, but said, "Student Chen, there's a reason why they don't speak directly about it. The academy teachers have signed an agreement, and unless the academy permits, they are prohibited from disclosing or discussing these matters, even if you are an informed party.
Moreover, the special medicine has its own unique characteristics. Not only can it influence one's spirit, but sometimes, even the language used to describe it can lead to unforeseen consequences."
Chen Chuan's heart skipped a beat, "Language transmission?"
Cao Guiqi confirmed, "Yes, if you hear about someone else's experience and form preconceptions or impressions in your mind, what might not have been a problem could potentially lead to abnormalities.
I also can't tell you what will happen when you take the medicine because its effects vary from person to person. Everyone's physical condition, degree of aberration, aberration organization coverage, and even their emotions are different, so the effects will differ."
"Your body is composed of substances, like a sturdy shell, tightly enclosing your spirit. But after achieving the Third Limit, a gap has opened in this shell, creating a certain possibility.
However, this alone is not enough to propel you forward. This special medicine narrows the distance between you and that world on a spiritual level, weakening this shell.
During this process, the medicinal power is fully utilized, and your upper limit will also increase.
But at the same time, you will inevitably be affected by certain opposing entities, and you need to maintain your composure, not letting them sway you.
However, this doesn't mean it's over. With each dose, the infection will accumulate within you, so after each time, you need to find a way to eliminate the residual poison.
This is where Essence Blood Spirit Regularity comes into play. The stronger and more resilient these two are, the better you can resist these effects. So, you must build a solid foundation. It's best to take a break after each dose, not only to eliminate the residual poison but also to wait until your state is perfect before trying again."
Chen Chuan took note of all the reminders and key points, thanked him sincerely, and then ended the conversation. He then began to adjust himself thoroughly.
Five days later, he felt that the growth of his aberration organization had almost come to a halt, and knowing the timing was right, he prepared for his first attempt at taking the medicine.
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(End of Chapter)
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