Chapter 580: Seizing Essence
Chapter 580: Seizing Essence
As soon as the nourishing sensation permeated his body, it spread to every part of Chen Chuan, making him feel transparent and light, with a newfound clarity in his mind.
It was as if he had been carrying an incredibly heavy burden, but after consuming this substance, it had lessened slightly.
The feeling was incredibly mystical, as if his body and spirit had been cleansed, leaving him refreshed and invigorated.
Not only that, but this also affected his perception of the other world. If his previous view of the world was obscured by a hazy mist, making it difficult to see clearly, now it seemed as if the mist had been slightly wiped away, revealing a clearer picture.
However, this sensation only lasted for a brief moment, and although he had undergone some changes, it appeared to be only minor for now.
Chen Bitong had told him that the stronger a fighter was, the more pure essence they would require.
Therefore, this amount of pure essence was not enough; he needed more.
So, he continued to focus intently on the opposite side.
With his recent experience, he knew that the pure essence appeared fleetingly, and it was entirely dependent on his spirit to capture it.
The stronger his spirit, the greater his chances of success.
Previously, he had only seen a faint trace of it, which he managed to capture. If several traces had appeared simultaneously, he would have had to choose one.
But as long as the opening remained, there would likely be more pure essence to follow, so there was no need to feel burdened, as that would only hinder his spirit.
He focused his mind and waited for a long time. Suddenly, it seemed as if two traces of essence appeared, one strong and the other weak. He immediately understood that pure essence varied in strength.
The weaker trace was so faint compared to what he had seen earlier that it was almost imperceptible, so he ignored it. He directed his spirit towards the stronger trace, enveloped it, and then tilted his head back to swallow it.
This time, the effect he felt after consuming the essence was slightly stronger than the previous time, possibly due to the cumulative effect.
If he compared himself to a deep, dark pool, then the pure essence was like a ray of light entering and coloring certain parts of the water with its glow. However, only a small amount had entered, not enough to illuminate everything, so he needed to draw in and absorb more to make his spirit radiant and transparent.
At the same time, on Green Peak Mountain, Chu An was also searching for pure essence with all his might. He had been concentrating for a long time without any success.
Just as he was beginning to doubt, he suddenly felt something fleeting pass by. He quickly used the technique taught by the elder to capture it.
The essence was like a wisp of smoke, insubstantial and formless, almost slipping through his not-yet-solid spirit.
Fortunately, the spiritual techniques he had learned allowed him to barely contain it. With a quick maneuver, he managed to grasp it, and for a moment, he felt as if he had inhaled a cool breath, causing a shiver to run through his body.
He opened his eyes, slightly excited, and said, "Teacher, I think I've captured some pure essence."
"Did you capture it?" the elder asked.
The elder nodded. "In the old era, pure essence was known as 'Yuqing Qiongjiang' or 'Liupo Dan.' It can harmonize and purify your spirit and body.
The benefits to your spirit are self-evident. If you accumulate it over time, it can also enhance your body's potential, preparing you for the next limit. The wonders of pure essence are beyond words; you'll understand as you experience it."
Chu An's expression shifted slightly. Although the elder had said a lot, he still felt like something was missing. There were benefits, but it didn't seem as miraculous as he had expected.
He thought that perhaps he hadn't grasped the trick at first, and the amount of pure essence he had captured seemed insufficient. Maybe he needed to capture more to truly feel its effects.
So, he calmed his mind, straightened his posture, emptied his thoughts, and continued his search.
However, in the time that followed, he seemed to have lost the luck he had on his first attempt, and he remained fruitless for a long time.
The elder, noticing his lack of reaction, was surprised. "What's wrong? Haven't you sensed it yet?"
Chu An nodded.
"That shouldn't be possible," the elder said.
Chu An hesitated, "Maybe I missed it, and I wasn't able to capture it in time."
The elder slowly nodded; it was highly possible.
It was likely that Chu An's shallow spiritual cultivation caused him to miss many traces of pure essence.
His ability to sense these traces was due to the Spider Queen's splitting and breeding, which had opened the Celestial Gateway. However, in terms of true foundation and strength, he still had room for improvement.
If his spiritual cultivation reached a higher level, especially if he attained spiritual perception, he wouldn't need any techniques; he could effortlessly capture pure essence.
In fact, pure essence would be more effective and beneficial at that stage, as an insufficient spirit might not fully absorb its essence.
But pure essence was incredibly rare, almost impossible to obtain except through allocations from above or certain channels in convergence zones.
Therefore, the question wasn't about suitability but availability. Whenever an opportunity arose, he must seize it by any means necessary.
He paused to consider, deciding to let the opportunity slip by. After all, there was likely no competition from their own side for the Pure Essence at the moment, and even if the rift had just opened, there probably wasn't much of it available yet.
He glanced at his watch; it was 6:17 pm. Given the current situation, the Celestial Gateway would likely remain open until the next day, giving them ample time.
At the same time, in the eastern part of Central City, several airships flew through the towering skyscrapers of the city center, heading towards the Ferris Wheel Corporation in Dewdrop District.
In the sky, large swarms of insects were dispersed, buzzing and swirling in the air, their buzzing sounds drowned out by the propellers of the airships.
Meanwhile, over a hundred ground response forces, led by several lead armored vehicles, advanced along the streets towards the same location, forming a siege around the entire peninsula when viewed from above.
This was the majority of the mobile forces that the Processing Bureau, the Defense Department, and the Government Hall could muster, including several Tier Three Combatants approaching their limits.
Xu Chan arrived at the top floor of a temporarily requisitioned tall building with his command group. He walked a few steps to the edge of the floor and looked across.
The massive Ferris wheel came into view first, followed by the towering Ferris Wheel Corporation building. The top of the building featured old-era foreign-style flying eaves, and the entire structure was white with gilded mythical beasts adorning its surface.
This building, situated directly in front of the Ferris wheel, seemed to support the entire structure.
Even though it was night, the opening of the Celestial Gateway made the area ahead look like broad daylight. A crimson glow spread across the sea, intertwining with the clouds, and gusts of wind blew from the opposite direction, ruffling the hair and clothing of those present.
Xu Chan examined the scene carefully. He could see numerous sturdy fortifications around the Ferris Wheel Corporation. If it weren't for the fact that a portion of the security forces inside had been eliminated, and there weren't enough personnel to defend the area, it would be a truly difficult battle.
At this moment, the Ferris Wheel Corporation also noticed the commotion outside.
Guan Shangjing saw a large force surrounding the area and immediately activated the internal emergency signal, calling all remaining company security personnel to man the various defense facilities.
Simultaneously, he informed the board of directors about the situation and sought further instructions.
Inside the Ferris Wheel Corporation's conference room, several directors who had stayed behind were holding a meeting.
Their faces were grave, as the long-awaited news from the sea had finally arrived.
However, the news they received was beyond their belief—the company's fleet had been defeated, nearly annihilated.
One director clenched his fist, staring intently at the deputy, whose face was drenched in cold sweat and despair. His voice was barely audible as he spoke through gritted teeth, "Is this news certain?"
The deputy straightened up and replied loudly, "Report: the news is true. It was brought back by a returning airship, and there were witnesses who saw our damaged Far Mountain-class battleship being pursued by Canglong Corporation's airships. It's likely genuine."
The conference room fell silent.
A decade's worth of efforts had been wiped out in an instant.
One director spoke up, "We haven't lost yet. We've dispatched our security forces, and as long as we obtain the Split Body, the United Entity will still recognize us!"
Another director clenched his teeth and said, "This news must not leak out. We must not let it slip until we obtain the Split Body!"
The defeat of the fleet meant they could no longer secure the sea route, and even the Linax Federation might abandon them.
"Gentlemen, there's no need to be so pessimistic."
The director sitting in the commanding position maintained a relatively calm demeanor and said, "If we're gone, the Linax Federation will have no one to represent their interests in the overseas market. So, even if we lose, they won't abandon us."
He glanced at the other directors, "They have no choice but to stick with us, unless they want to expose their flank completely to the Dashi government. So, as long as we can secure..."
At that moment, a series of alarm bells rang out in the conference room, causing the directors' faces to change color.
Eagle Tail Director immediately contacted Guan Shangjing and asked gravely, "What's happening, Director Guan?"
After a while, he lifted his head under the gaze of the other directors. He then nodded to Jie Ping, and a holographic screen descended above the conference table, displaying the current scene outside.
The directors stared at the screen, their eyes filled with confusion, anger, and fear.
Looking at the airships flying overhead and the armed personnel surrounding the area, they knew exactly what had happened.
"Our dispatched security forces have likely been wiped out," Eagle Tail Director said in a low voice. "Gentlemen, it's time for a decisive move."
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