Chapter 576: The Upper Edge
Chapter 576: The Upper Edge
Beneath the towering buildings of Shenwei District, Chen Chuan took a moment to replenish his energy with a few nutrient bars during a brief respite. His mind was focused on contemplating the direction of his martial arts journey.
Chen Chuan's unique practice was Zhouyuan's Force Technique, a style that set him apart from other martial artists. This distinctive feature was something he couldn't afford to abandon.
Secondly, he needed a powerful strike that could decide the outcome in combat, similar to the various forces he had witnessed before. If he could fully unleash such a force, it would be nearly unstoppable.
In his arsenal, this could be the Capture Force, the Throw Technique, or even the Freehand Technique. Regardless of the chosen technique, they must be harmoniously integrated.
When employing any of these methods, he required corresponding offensive forces and the ability to switch between them swiftly and smoothly. To others, this might seem unimaginable, but Chen Chuan's altered tissue coverage was exceptionally high, and he had the Zhouyuan Force Technique as a foundation. Thus, he could make it work.
Most importantly, with a solid foundation and reliance on the Second Self, his unwavering conviction in his heart would manifest in reality.
First, he considered the Freehand Technique.
During his previous encounters with Chen Bitong and others, Chen Chuan had utilized the Furnace Breath Technique to stimulate the destructive force taught by Chen Bitong. Additionally, he had learned the Cloudbreaker Palm from Instructor Wen.
These two forces contrasted each other; one focused on widespread destruction, while the other concentrated on localized damage. Each had its advantages and drawbacks.
The Furnace Breath Technique required the support of the Second Self to mitigate the damage and needed a certain amount of preparation before unleashing its full power. Without sufficient preparation, its might would be challenging to manifest.
After prolonged practice, the Cloudbreaker Palm had become faster and more elusive, packing a considerable punch. Moreover, it complemented the Furnace Breath Technique more appropriately.
However, as this offensive approach had already been refined by others, it was not something he could improve upon. His unique traits and willpower struggled to integrate into this established technique.
Therefore, using these two forces as the basis for his Freehand attacks, while sufficient, left him feeling like something was missing. It didn't feel entirely aligned with his spirit, so he needed to explore alternative paths to find a suitable approach.
As he pondered this, he couldn't help but think that the next layer limit, named after martial artists, might not be without reason. It seemed that only those who had truly found their path could bear such a title.
Currently, although he couldn't yet devise a suitable Heart Force for himself, many things couldn't be achieved overnight. After all, he had only just mastered these techniques today and still needed more accumulation.
Chen Chuan believed that other martial artists, upon embarking on this path, would also require time to hone and perfect their forces.
Moving forward, he might try to engage in more sparring and exchanges with other martial artists.
His advantage lay in his ability to experiment and make bold attempts, as the Second Self could transfer injuries away from him, something other martial artists couldn't match.
Additionally, Wu Yi Academy had Hongfu as a sparring partner, a privilege unavailable to martial artists outside the academy. He intended to make full use of this advantage to refine his forces.
Of course, he couldn't neglect cultivating his spiritual power. Currently, his spiritual foundation relied on the Second Self, so he had to strive to enhance his primary spirit as much as possible. Otherwise, if the Second Self were to dissipate during combat, his strength would diminish. Hence, he needed to address this shortcoming.
In this battle, he had gained not only in spiritual power but also significantly advanced his Second Self.
If he could elevate the Second Self to his current level or even higher, and then, upon reaching perfection, merge with the Second Self again, he might be able to reach or even surpass the theoretical limit.
As he was deep in thought, the intercom beeped a few times before a signal attempted to contact him. He accepted the call.
"Chen, is that you?" Pan Xiaode's voice echoed through the intercom.
"Pan, it's me. What can I do for you?" Chen Chuan wondered what Pan Xiaode, who seemed to hold no official position outside, was looking for. Could it be that something had happened?"
Pan Xiaode's voice was filled with excitement as he said, "I'm right above you."
"Above?"
Chen Chuan looked up, his gaze rising to the towering buildings on both sides. But his attention quickly shifted to a nearby airship, where he spotted Pan Xiaode waving at him from outside the window.
"Pan, I see you," Chen Chuan said, surprised to see him there.
Pan Xiaode waved vigorously and asked, "Are you on a mission down there?"
"I just completed a task and am taking a break," Chen Chuan replied.
"Well, that's a coincidence! Chen, if you're free, why don't you come up for a chat? I have everything you need up here, and communication is more convenient. If you need to go somewhere later, I can give you a ride; it's better than being on the ground."
Chen Chuan felt that Pan Xiaode seemed to be in charge, and he agreed that it was a good idea. With information currently being relayed through airships floating in the sky, both mobility and signal transmission were indeed superior to being on the ground. Without hesitation, he agreed.
Pan Xiaode seemed to turn back and say something to someone else. After a while, he said, "Hmm, Chen, do you see that building over there? The airship can't land properly, so you go to the top, and we'll pick you up from there."
Chen Chuan glanced at it; it was a fifty to sixty-story office building. There shouldn't be anyone inside at the moment, and although the building was closed, there was no need to go through it.
He took a few steps towards it, and after increasing his speed, he stepped onto the wall of the building and continued upwards along it. Soon, he reached the top.
In the distance, the airship slowly approached and seemed to have sprayed some kind of paint. As it drew near, a large number of bugs that were circling around dispersed to both sides. When it reached directly above him, a soft ladder descended from above.
He reached out and grabbed the ladder, which carried him upwards. When he was near the opening below the cabin, he gave it a light tug, and his whole body jumped upwards, landing gracefully inside the cabin.
Pan Xiaode was waiting there, and he happily patted his hand, saying, "Chen, I saw you up there earlier, so I thought I'd say hello."
Chen Chuan asked, "Pan, what are you doing here?"
Pan Xiaode said, "Hey, my family runs Skyshark Aerial Transport Company, the largest in Central City. This time, a large number of airships were requisitioned, and the academy sent me to coordinate and secure these airships."
Chen Chuan was surprised to learn that most of the airships in Central City, including transport and combat airships, were custom-ordered from Skyshark Company. They also accepted some military orders.
However, unlike other companies nowadays, Skyshark didn't engage in other businesses and didn't have its own military force, making it more like a traditional company from the old era.
Pan Xiaode had never mentioned any of this before, so he was quite low-key in his actions.
Just as the two were talking, two expressionless security personnel appeared from behind. Pan Xiaode introduced them as being dispatched by the Government Hall to handle security on the airship.
The two men shook hands with Chen Chuan and communicated through the intercom, reminding him, "Captain Chen, please refrain from disclosing any non-public information during your stay here."
In the 1619 book, there is no error in the version!
Chen Chuan understood; these security personnel were actually there to monitor and prevent the leakage of sensitive information. He responded, "I understand."
Pan Xiaode enthusiastically asked, "Chen, have you eaten yet?"
Chen Chuan replied, "I've been busy with the mission since dawn and haven't had time to eat."
Pan Xiaode checked his watch; it was 11:45 a.m. He said, "I haven't eaten either. I've been coordinating and inspecting the airships. Let's go; we can eat together."
Chen Chuan nodded with enthusiasm.
Pan Xiaode led him to the dining room in the upper-middle section. Since this airship was originally a sightseeing airship, it had large transparent windows, allowing passengers to observe the situation below while dining.
Chen Chuan walked to the window and looked out. There was a dense swarm of bugs on the ground, which was unclear from below, but from above, he could see several gray clusters of bugs gathered together, especially noticeable in certain areas.
Pan Xiaode walked over and said, "These bugs must be from the Convergence Ground, right? To be honest, I've never heard of this place before, nor the theory of two colliding worlds. It really surprised me."
He looked at Chen Chuan curiously and asked, "Have you been there, Chen?" He quickly added, "Oh, if it's classified, you don't need to answer me, Chen."
Chen Chuan said, "There's nothing I can't tell you. I have been there. Once you reach the Third Limit, Pan, you'll encounter them too."
Pan Xiaode clenched his fists, full of determination. "I also want to go down there like you, Chen, and fight those mercenaries. I want to drive away the creatures from the Convergence Ground and end this invasion crisis. My strength isn't sufficient yet, but next time, I'll definitely be ready."
Chen Chuan looked at him. It seemed that Pan Xiaode had earned the trust of his family, so they informed him about the two worlds, but they still haven't explicitly told him about the Spider Mother's split."
At this moment, two waiters pushed a food trolley into the room and placed exquisite dishes on the table.
Pan Xiaode invited, "Let's eat first."
Chen Chuan nodded, but at that moment, he paused slightly.
"Chen, what's wrong?" asked Xiaode.
"Nothing," Chen Chuan replied.
From the beginning, he had been practicing the Spirit Illumination Technique, absorbing essence from another world. Just then, he suddenly sensed a faintly sensed some kind of fluctuation coming from the opposite side.
Perhaps ordinary people would assume that this was due to the instability of the rift, and it did seem similar. However, he didn't think that was the case.
It was more likely that a gap had been torn, and the pure substance was leaking out. From this perspective, it seemed that the pure substance would disperse into this world very soon.
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