Chapter 523: Inside and Out
Chapter 523: Inside and Out
From early April to mid-April, Chen Chuan dedicated his time to cultivation in the dormitory.
He needed to quickly familiarize himself with and master the methods taught by Teacher Xue, in hopes of gaining more during the opening of the "Heavenly Gateway."
Every day, he summoned Crimson Whip to help temper his psyche, and thanks to his strong foundation, coupled with abundant resources, his psychic power steadily improved, and his Heart Jade became increasingly translucent, no longer as faint as before, but gradually emitting a radiant glow.
At the same time, he didn't relax his focus on refining his foundation.
He deeply remembered Teacher Xue's warning—nurturing and tempering must go hand in hand, and the psyche ultimately resides within the physical body. The stronger the body, the more solid the psyche. Only with a robust foundation could one support immense power.
As his psyche progressed, he vaguely sensed a seemingly intangible barrier ahead.
Perhaps this was the limit of the human body.
Once a fighter reached this point, there was no further advancement for the body and psyche. After plugging all the gaps and removing all flaws, achieving a state of perfection, this was what one could call a truly refined state.
However, each individual is unique, and an individual's perfection doesn't necessarily equate to the theoretical human limit, as the differences between individuals are vast, and the gap between them may even be greater than the differences between certain species.
His long-term goal was to reach and surpass this limit, and he had been striving towards this direction all along.
If the power of the second self could merge with the body again at a certain stage, then this goal wouldn't be unattainable but rather achievable.
However, he currently didn't know the conditions for the second self to merge again, and he couldn't help but wonder if this would happen after he reached his own limit.
He believed it was possible, because only when he stopped progressing and desperately sought to break through the barriers ahead, would the resonance with the second self reach its maximum.
Whether this was the case or not, time would tell.
As Chen Chuan sought daily improvement, in the assistant principal's office on the 72nd floor of the Palace Tower, Assistant Ling was coordinating various parties and making arrangements for Wu Yi teachers and students without official duties.
Wu Yi Academy had also received a letter from the Central City Government, requesting their assistance in dealing with the Spider Mother's split reproduction. They needed to dispatch Wu Yi teachers and trainees to cooperate with the government in maintaining order that day.
Within Central City, Wu Yi Academy was also a department with a large number of martial forces, and it could be said to have the most elite fighters, aside from the Processing Bureau and the Defense Department.
All Wu Yi teachers were Third Limit Fighters, and due to the academy's abundant resources, most of their strengths surpassed those of external fighters. If equipped with suitable weapons and gear, they would form an extremely formidable deterrent force.
Therefore, during the previous Spider Mother's split reproduction periods, Wu Yi Academy had cooperated with the government multiple times to maintain order in Central City, and this had become a routine.
However, the situation this time was different. Apart from the Spider Mother's reproduction, the gap in the World Ring was also a significant concern.
"This is an event that happens only once every few decades. I'll definitely cooperate with the Central City Government," Assistant Ling said through the Interdimensional Link, smiling at the person on the other end.
This situation was very favorable for his upcoming plans, a perfect assist.
"Have you made the arrangements? Good, just follow the plan, don't change anything. It's not our time to make a move yet, we need to be patient with this matter.
Yes, I'm keeping an eye on it. Our goal isn't something that we alone can accomplish. I'll look for more suitable people to join us.
Wait, I've said we need to be patient."
After the call ended, he waved his hand, bringing up photos of notable teachers and students, pausing slightly when he reached Chen Chuan's photo, a playful smile on his face, before moving on to the next one.
In the dormitory, after a day of training, Chen Chuan went to the bathroom to freshen up. He then sat on the sofa, drinking a hot beverage while contacting Director Zhuang of the Blade Edge Corporation.
Half a month had passed, and due to his busy cultivation schedule, he only checked on the Morning Crow every five or six days. It had been a few days since his last inquiry, and he was curious about the current situation.
"Mr. Chen, your pet's physiological indices are all stable, and its alien tissue is growing in the direction you selected.
We need to observe for another two to three months. If the alien tissue doesn't exhibit any abnormalities or laziness, there won't be any further issues."
Director Zhuang smiled and said, "Without any surprises, it will grow into a robust combat creature."
Chen Chuan nodded. In two to three months, no matter what, the Spider Mother's reproduction period would be over. It seemed that Morning Crow wouldn't make it in time for this battle.
However, considering the uncertain situation after the opening of the Heavenly Gateway, with various forces involved, it was best to keep the not-yet-battle-ready Morning Crow here.
"In that case, I'd appreciate your extra care," he said. "I might be busy these days and won't be able to visit as frequently."
Zhuang, the manager, smiled and replied, "We understand. The client's needs always come first, especially since Mr. Chen is using our internal agreement channel. Rest assured, Mr. Chen, no matter how the external situation changes, we will do our utmost to safeguard your interests."
"Thank you," Chen Chuan said, and after ending their conversation, he took a sip of his hot drink while gazing out the window at the distant view.
In recent days, whenever he took the special medicine, he would pay attention to the changes in the spiritual aura above. He noticed that the black spots on the outer layer of the central city's shielding had gradually increased, and the entire field had become extremely unstable.
Although the current situation was still manageable, the splitting period was already very close.
He wondered if the central city government would try to delay or actively push this matter. If it were up to him, he would certainly act in advance and not give the various parties enough time to prepare. But it was hard to say with the central city; the final decisions were made by the council and the government, and they might not dare to make such a bold move.
He thought for a moment and then tapped on the interdimensional link, logging into the edge channel.
Having not gone out for several days, he relied on this channel for information about the outside world. The hottest topic on the platform these days was the numerous renowned foreign fighters in the central city, and the users were comparing and evaluating their strengths.
The edge channel had secret connections with some mercenary platforms, so the information was indeed very reliable, and he suspected that the officials might also use this channel to gather intelligence.
Among them, the most popular were two individuals.
He looked at the top photo, which showed a man with golden hair tied in a ponytail. The man had a solid and robust build, a handsome face, and appeared to be young. At that moment, he was striking a pose of the famous Kana Fist.
The photo was labeled with the numbers 16, 19, a book, and a bar, followed by the text "No mistake in this version!"
This man was named Delacroix, from the Western Continent's Abion Strait Alliance Territory. He was the owner of a well-known private fighter's dojo and was famous internationally.
Due to his handsome appearance, youth, wealth, and genuine strength, he was very popular. The comments below were mixed, with both praise and criticism, and the discussions surrounding him were the most intense.
However, compared to this man, the other person received different treatment, as almost all the comments were overwhelmingly negative.
Chen Chuan noticed that this man had high eyebrows and a narrow forehead, but his jawline was sharp, and his face bore the marks of wind and frost.
At first glance, he seemed likely to be a native of Yinglu, and the comments below confirmed that he was from the Linaksa Federation's Zomal.
The name itself had a strong Yinglu First People style.
He understood why the commentators were so critical and mocking of this man. The Linaksa Federation often selected children from the descendants or mixed descendants of the First People to enter training camps, where they were brainwashed and educated from a young age to become spies or fighters, targeting their former compatriots.
Furthermore, since they resembled the people of Dashun, the Linaksa Federation frequently sent them on missions to Dashun, which resulted in their poor reputation.
According to the comments, this man from Zomal had previously committed crimes in Dashun and was later pardoned and deported. Now, he dared to show up boldly, and he was also very high-profile, asking on the platform if people missed him. It was no wonder that most of the comments below were filled with curses and insults.
Chen Chuan observed that whether it was these two individuals or the other fighters on the platform, they all shared high popularity and exceptional strength, making them easy targets for public attention.
Therefore, he believed that these individuals were likely manipulated by certain forces to attract the central city government's attention.
On regular days, it wouldn't be an issue, as there were active and inactive sentient entities monitoring them, and no amount of people could make a difference. But now, the most significant active sentient entity might encounter problems, and a large number of inactive sentient entities relying on it could also be affected to some extent.
This situation required a massive human force for surveillance. However, such resources were limited, and focusing on one area would mean neglecting others.
Although the central city government strictly monitored every third-limit fighter entering the city, in extreme cases, many measures became impractical.
If he were one of those fighters, he could easily hide outside the city or even in the lower districts before the Heavenly Gateway opened, and even if the central city implemented a blockade in advance, he didn't think it would completely stop them.
He pondered and realized that the situation he would face might become incredibly complex.
However...
Looking at the rows of photos and the fighters in various poses, he understood why Teacher Xue had said he wouldn't lack opponents. If given the chance, he would be eager to clash with these individuals.
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(End of Chapter)
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