Heavenly Human Atlas Chapter 518: The Heavenly Gate - Novel Cool

Chapter 518: The Heavenly Gate

Chapter 518: The Heavenly Gate

As Chen Chuan remained unharmed, the Insect Sovereign opened its mouthparts and unleashed another wave of energy.

Chen Chuan's eyes flashed, choosing not to dodge but instead blocking with his arms in front of him. The force pushed him backward for over ten meters before stopping, leaving deep furrows in the ground beneath his feet.

This was the extent of its power; it lacked the destructive force of the previous invisible sound waves.

Chen Chuan realized that the previous attack was a combination move. When attacked by the swarm, even with his ability to defend, the target would inevitably focus their defense on the body's surface. Then, with their vision obscured and senses confused, the sound wave assault would be fatal.

However, this energy wave seemed intended to push Chen Chuan away, creating an opportunity for the next attack.

As expected, the Insect Sovereign inflated its chest again, extending its membranous wings outward. But Chen Chuan wasn't about to give it another chance. With a swift turn of his Xue Jun Saber, he charged forward.

In a flash, he covered the distance of several dozen meters. The Insect Sovereign hesitated, and Chen Chuan seized the moment, striking with his saber, severing one of its limbs.

Without the protection of the swarm, Chen Chuan could attack without restraint. The Insect Sovereign, being much larger, lacked his agility, and his strike found its mark almost instantly.

Sensing the danger, the Insect Sovereign let out an ear-piercing screech while flapping its wings, lifting its body off the ground.

This exposed its abdomen, but it was also protected by a thick carapace.

Chen Chuan switched the saber to his left hand and extended his right hand, seemingly slow but fast enough to lift the Insect Sovereign's head. The creature shook in mid-air, its compound eyes bulging outward, before tilting and falling to the ground.

This move, taught by Chen Bitong, was called the Penetrating Force, specifically designed to counter giant insects with sturdy carapaces. It allowed the user to directly penetrate and unleash power within the target, and in this case, it caused the internal tissues of the Insect Sovereign's head to rupture.

Even so, the Insect Sovereign continued to struggle, flying out for several dozen meters before tumbling down from the sky. It landed with a loud thud on its back, still flapping its wings and twitching, creating a commotion before finally coming to a stop.

At that moment, the surroundings began to blur, gradually fading away, and Chen Chuan found himself back in the training field.

Chen Bitong stood nearby and said, "Captain Chen, you have passed the assessment. The final test exceeded the original plan, and I added it on the spot. I will mention this in my report to the Defense Department."

"As I mentioned earlier, I will reward those who pass the assessment." Chen Bitong signaled to his assistant, Fang Zhixin, who approached and handed Chen Chuan a metal box. "Captain Chen, please take this."

"This is something I obtained in the Convergence Zone. It has the power to enhance and repair the spirit. It's of no use to me, so I'll give it to you as a reward for passing the assessment."

Fang Zhixin looked on enviously. It was a valuable item, and he was impressed that Chen Chuan had earned it. Only Chen Chuan had managed to complete the entire training course.

Chen Chuan thanked him, "Thank you, Teacher Chen." He then asked, "You mentioned that this is the first phase of training. When will the second phase begin?"

"The timing is uncertain," replied Chen Bitong. "If it starts again, I'll have Zhixin notify you, but it may be a long time from now."

"In that case, I'll take my leave, Teacher Chen," said Chen Chuan. He bade farewell and headed for the exit. But as he reached the training field's gate, he turned back and said, "Teacher Chen, after following your guidance for so long, I still haven't had the chance to seek your guidance. It's truly a pity."

Chen Bitong looked at him and said, "There will be an opportunity."

Chen Chuan nodded and left the building. He opened the car door and glanced upward, pondering for a moment before getting in and driving away.

During the drive, he contacted Councillor Pei and reported the day's events. Then, he headed straight for the Xuan Gong Tower.

Back in his room, he placed the box aside, not rushing to open it. Instead, he contacted Manager Zhuang Ke to check on the progress of Dawn Crow. Five days had passed, and it was time to move to the next stage.

However, this stage required the use of a culture dish, and he had to stay there for an extended period. So, he couldn't observe the process in person.

But he could view the current state of Dawn Crow through the Interdimensional Connector, and Wing Blade Company would send him daily updates on its growth and the development of the Altered Organism. They also assured him that if he changed his mind, it was still possible to revert to the initial stage.

He walked to the window. Not long after his return, rain began to fall, and the central city was shrouded in a rainy mist. The rain couldn't conceal the advertisements and neon lights, which continued to flicker in the distance.

Occasionally, he could see flashes of light like flying boats moving back and forth.

He couldn't see the port from here, but he contacted Teacher Xue and waited for a response.

Sch Teacher's voice echoed, "Chen Xueyuan?"

Chen Chuan responded, "Sch Teacher, I've nearly mastered the Shaken Divine Hammer and Hollow Seal. May I ask if I can proceed to the next lesson?"

"You've mastered them? Good, then tomorrow at nine in the morning..."

Chen Chuan silently agreed in his mind, "I'll be there on time." As soon as the other side finished speaking, he immediately added, "I'll be punctual."

Sch Teacher smiled and said, "Then it's settled."

After making the appointment with Sch Teacher, Chen Chuan returned to the training room, sat cross-legged, and began his essential cultivation for the day.

In his opinion, the most valuable teaching from Sch Teacher was the 'Nurturing Method,' which continuously nourished both his body and spirit. With the support of special medicine, his physical qualities could be continuously improved.

Due to his abundant resources and the fact that he was still in his growth stage, the aberrant tissue currently showed no obvious signs of growth or stagnation.

But Chen Chuan could feel that as he progressed further, the growth of the aberrant tissue would slow down. Although this trend was not yet apparent, if it continued like this, in a few years, it might take months or even a year or two to see the same level of growth as the current one or two months.

Therefore, before finding a solution to this problem, the best approach was to seize the opportunity and improve as much as possible during this period.

The next day, April 1st.

Chen Chuan arrived at the training room on the 70th floor. It had rained all night without stopping, and the sky outside was overcast, with only the silent flickering of the light curtain.

Chen Chuan turned and sat down, cultivating his mental techniques. As noon approached, he opened his eyes and found Sch Teacher sitting in front of him with a smile, though he didn't know when he had arrived.

As Chen Chuan was about to stand up, Sch Teacher reached out and pressed down, coughing, "No need for formalities, we've already wasted enough time. Let's begin."

Before Chen Chuan could speak, Sch Teacher's expression turned serious. "Chen Xueyuan, when you were meditating and introspecting just now, I sensed your progress. Now, I can tell you what's next."

Chen Chuan sat up straight, his expression focused and attentive.

Sch Teacher said, "Chen Xueyuan, with your current position, you should already be aware of the impending Matriarch Split, right?"

Chen Chuan nodded, thinking that it was indeed related.

"As I said, this is an opportunity for you."

Sch Teacher's tone became extremely serious. "The field creatures in the central city, especially the more unique ones like the Hive Mother, are created through various technologies by different countries. But even before that, in the old era, there were various field creatures that traveled between the two worlds. Some believe that the earliest fissures were expanded by these creatures.

When some of the more massive ones undergo self-splitting and reproduction, they unknowingly bring the two worlds closer together, forming a special kind of fissure.

In the old era, this phenomenon was called 'Heaven Opening Gate.'

Chen Chuan pondered the term and asked, "Sch Teacher, when this fissure appears, does it lead to the Convergence Zone?"

Sch Teacher replied, "Good question. You should know that the Convergence Zone is formed by the merging of two worlds, and the mental field of the field creatures in each central city, when linked together, forms the World Ring.

And this 'Heaven Gate' is one of those places where field creatures can reach."

At this point, he slightly raised his head, slowing his speech. "The reason we use the term 'Heaven Gate' to describe it is because this connection brings not only the essence of that world but also its impurities.

For any fighter who has stepped onto the path of transcending limits and chooses to absorb the essence, they will inevitably face these impurities. If they're lucky, they might survive and gain the possibility of reaching even greater heights.

But for those who aren't so lucky..."

He shook his head. "Death might be a good outcome. Most of them will either transform into something else or be occupied by those existences.

But due to the existence of the World Ring, it will block most of the impurities that are harmful to the fighters, greatly increasing safety compared to the past. However, while this influence is beneficial, most of the essence will also be blocked."

At this point, his tone became more serious as he looked at Chen Chuan. "So what I'm going to teach you is how to break through the barriers to the greatest extent and absorb that essence."

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(End of Chapter)

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