Chapter 490: Training Guidance
Chapter 490: Training Guidance
After ending his call with Councillor Pei, Chen Chuan poured himself a drink and returned to the sofa, reflecting on today's battle.
The actress was actually quite skilled, especially under the influence of the anomaly, making her frontal assaults nearly unstoppable.
However, his swift victory was not only due to his understanding of the anomaly but also the assistance of his mental power, allowing him to quickly combine past experiences with on-the-spot judgment and grasp the crux of the matter.
The help of his mental power was even greater than he had imagined, and this was before he had learned specific application methods. He eagerly anticipated what he would learn next.
But for now, he needed to master what he had already learned.
Over the next few days, he patiently refined his foundation.
In the mornings, he focused on the Tempering Method, while the afternoons were dedicated to nourishing the essence, blood, and spirit, along with necessary exercises to maintain his condition. In the evenings, he used breathing techniques instead of sleeping, and every two or three days, he took a special medication.
On March 5th, a notification from Councillor Pei suddenly appeared on his interdimensional connector.
After receiving it, he prepared and left, driving to the office building where the training class was held last time. He took the elevator up.
Upon entering the hall, he found that there were more people than before, around fifty or sixty, mostly young, including many of the young officers he had seen previously.
There were approximately five Third Limit Combat Solvers, including himself.
Two of them appeared highly experienced, but the other two lacked the sharp aura of a fighter, instead appearing overly restrained.
He pondered for a moment, thinking that these two were likely not trained through orthodox fighting methods but had received private instruction within their families, which brought them to this level.
After all, with talent, sufficient resources, and skilled teachers, such achievements were possible.
In the center of the hall, the training equipment from last time had been moved, replaced by soft mats slightly elevated from the ground. One could either sit cross-legged or extend their legs. In front of each mat was a low table with a bronze incense burner.
"Captain Chen," someone called out to him.
Chen Chuan turned and saw Ding Mai, who waved and said, "Captain Chen, you were indeed invited today."
Ding Mai then expressed regret, "Unfortunately, I only have ten days of leave, and I have to return in three days. I can only receive three days of guidance. Before I leave, I'll treat you all to a meal. You must come."
"I'll definitely be there," Chen Chuan promised.
As he spoke, he glanced outside and saw Fang Zhixin talking to a young officer. This time, he didn't see Xiao Jin.
After chatting for a few minutes, Chen Chuan sensed something and looked forward. Everyone stopped talking, and Chen Bitong emerged from the back room.
"Teacher Chen," they all greeted him respectfully.
Chen Bitong nodded in response and stepped to the front of the hall, addressing everyone, "Since almost everyone is here, let's begin. Third Limit Combat Solvers, stay. Zhixin, take the rest to the neighboring room."
Fang Zhixin nodded, "Yes, Teacher." He then led the non-Combat Solvers to the adjacent room. After they left, Chen Bitong addressed Chen Chuan and the other Combat Solvers, and your own teachers guide you in the art of combat. They know your progress better than I do, so I won't interfere.
My primary role is to teach you how to fight large creatures in the Convergence Zone, confront the remnants of the Old Empire, and deal with those from the other side."
He continued, "Through my efforts these days, I've obtained permission from the city government to directly connect to the Hive Mother in Radiant Light District, allowing us to utilize the greatest simulacrum resources."
As he spoke, the surrounding environment gradually transformed. The training hall faded away, the sky grew darker, snow began to fall, and even the temperature dropped noticeably.
Chen Chuan realized that this situation was almost identical to the Convergence Zone, at least to his perception.
And...
He noticed an additional line on his interdimensional connector, allowing him to observe the Vitalization Index.
Could it be that the simulacrum also had the potential for Vitalization?
Teacher Chen stood at the front, his background transformed into a vast wilderness. He said, "No active or inactive consciousness can compare to the Hive Mother. It is the most powerful being in Central City and a crucial node in the World Ring. Some things created here will not differ significantly from their real-world counterparts."
Chen Chuan was well aware that such field resources were hard to come by. It seemed that Chen Bitong had connections with government officials and was particularly close to the Speaker. It wasn't just for personal gain.
Chen Bitong continued, "I should inform you that this training carries a certain level of danger. Some beings, even when simulated through the biological field, may still manifest, albeit possibly only partially. Once they appear, they must be promptly and safely eliminated.
If you find it challenging and feel you can't meet my requirements, you can opt out early. There are other students waiting for their turn."
The fighters seated below all had serious expressions, and none chose to withdraw.
After a while, Chen Bitong spoke, "Since no one is withdrawing, let's begin."
In what seemed like a fleeting moment, Chen Chuan suddenly realized that aside from Chen Bitong in front of him, the people around had disappeared. He stood up from the soft cushion.
Chen Bitong said to him, "I'm now borrowing the Hive Mother's field strength to connect with each of you individually. The me you see now is also a projection, almost identical to my actual self. This allows me to guide you one-on-one."
"Captain Chen, follow me now," he said, turning and walking in one direction.
Chen Chuan glanced around and followed.
Chen Bitong walked and talked, "For this training, I'll simulate a scenario I experienced during a defensive battle at a forward base. To reduce resource consumption, I'll mainly present the enemies, and you'll need to engage them."
"During the process, I'll offer guidance. Afterward, I'll score your performance.
The scoring report will serve as an important reference for the upper echelon at the base, including the allocation of special medicines, job promotions, and other assessments based on this report."
At that moment, the ground beside them suddenly cracked, and a giant bulge appeared. A huge worm with a large mouthpart crawled out, its sharp forelimbs constantly moving as it arched its body. Underneath its abdomen were nearly transparent sacs, while its body was encased in a solid, gray, unevenly textured shell.
Simultaneously, a foul odor of soil and humus emanated from it.
Although the worm was only a few meters away, almost touching their bodies, Chen Bitong remained remarkably calm.
He said, "You should have learned about some of the creatures in the Convergence Zone at the base. This is a 'Wei's Ground Erosion Worm.' In the Convergence Zone, they are the greatest threat to the base.
They can move swiftly underground and secrete a highly specialized corrosive liquid. This liquid can erode concrete, building materials, and metals in a short time. A swarm of these worms can cause buildings to collapse and the ground to sink.
But they have difficulty turning and have a significant weakness." As he spoke, he casually pushed the worm with his hand, and the worm, which was over two meters long, immediately flipped over.
"The sacs under its body are both storage bags for the corrosive liquid and the place where the larvae hatch. So, once it's flipped over, due to its instinctive restraint, it can't turn itself back."
Chen Chuan's eyes flickered slightly, and he could tell that Chen Bitong was using an extremely skilled technique. It involved a unique way of applying force, and with just a slight touch, he managed to flip the entire worm.
As they spoke, more pits appeared on the ground, and countless erosion worms crawled out.
Chen Bitong didn't seem to mind. He casually pushed any worms that came close, causing them to flip over, "I'll leave these to you. We've got a lot of ground to cover."
As they walked, Chen Bitong pushed over hundreds of worms, leaving them lying on their backs.
Soon, he stopped and pointed ahead, "Captain Chen, your primary target is over there."
Chen Chuan looked up and saw the base's entrance wide open, as if it had suffered severe damage. Above, a person in full armor with a metal faceplate stood holding a lance.
This reminded him of the Iron Demon he had encountered before.
"This is a remnant of the Old Imperial Family. I defeated this opponent in a defensive battle.
This person has undergone targeted activation using Old Imperial technology. Their martial rank is higher than the Iron Demon you faced, and they are a Defender. Their level of fusion is also higher. If the Iron Demon still had exploitable weaknesses based on your description, this person has already achieved perfect coordination with their body."
Chen Bitong looked at him, "Do you have the confidence to deal with such a target?"
Chen Chuan looked up and said calmly, "The Iron Demon wasn't my match, and neither will this person be."
Chen Bitong said, "Then you have ten minutes to defeat him."
Chen Chuan said, "It won't take that long."
He planted the Xuejun Sword into the ground, gripped the hilt, and walked forward. With a scraping sound of metal, he slowly drew the blade from its sheath.
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(End of Chapter)
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