Chapter 607: Obtaining Skills
Chapter 607: Obtaining Skills
Yang Laoshi specialized in stealth tracking, and his Heart Energy was inclined towards both Concealment and High Burst. In the old era, this was a skill set for assassins, specifically used for hunting down enemies and assassinating high-ranking officials.
Yang Laoshi's hiding skills were exceptional. When he went into hiding, he could remain unnoticed even as someone passed right by him. Moreover, he possessed a Force Lift Technique that allowed him to shrink his body and hide within a small jar.
The most remarkable part was that when someone picked up the jar and moved it, he could use a force-lifting technique to prevent anyone from detecting the jar's true weight for a short moment.
In the dense forest, he could conceal himself among the grass and trees, silently and effortlessly slipping underground. This assessment scene was, without a doubt, his natural stronghold.
Chen Chuan glanced at the surrounding dense forest, and his assessment objective was to find Yang Laoshi within half an hour and defeat him in battle.
If it were just a simple battle, it would be straightforward. However, finding someone was a real test of skills.
This assessment seemed not to be about overpowering the opponent with brute force but rather about using analysis and tactics to achieve the goal within the given time frame.
Trace detection, analysis, and tracking and combat in different environments were also assessment subjects at the Wu Yi Academy. Sometimes, the Handling Bureau required students to master these skills on top of their existing proficiency.
Chen Chuan had already reached the maximum evaluation score before learning these skills, so the Handling Bureau no longer required him to do so. As a Third Limitation Fighter, his survival skills were strong enough to allow him to practice and learn in real combat situations, which was far more efficient than learning in school.
Bringing this up now was clearly targeting his weaknesses.
However, it couldn't be considered wrong. From the academy's perspective, if one wanted to become a teacher, even without mastering these skills, one should have the ability to handle such situations. If one couldn't pass, they would have to make up for their shortcomings and wait for the next assessment period.
This assessment not only attracted the attention of those present but also drew the interest of many teachers, including Bai Laoshi and Jiang Laoshi, who were watching through the holographic screen.
After seeing the assessment requirements, they all became intrigued.
If it were a straightforward fight, they believed that Chen Chuan's rumored strength would leave little doubt about the outcome. However, this type of assessment was genuinely interesting, and they all wanted to see how he would handle it.
Standing in the dense forest, Chen Chuan was well aware that trying to employ any identification or searching techniques would be both futile and meaningless, as he couldn't possibly surpass Yang Laoshi, who specialized in these skills.
Therefore, he decided to play to his strengths.
With a thought, he released his aura, which gradually expanded until it reached a radius of 400 meters before stopping.
This wasn't his limit, but since many people were watching and recording, he didn't need to expose his full capabilities.
However, this was more than enough. With his aura in place, he could sense any movement within the area.
At that moment, he didn't sense Yang Laoshi's presence, either because the teacher was hiding exceptionally well or had moved to a more distant location.
But Chen Chuan was certain that Yang Laoshi was within the aura's range; his concealment skills were just too advanced.
Even if Yang Laoshi wanted to hide, he wouldn't stay in one place without moving, as that would be the most passive form of resistance. As a fighter, one must grasp the opponent's movements, and Yang Laoshi, unaware of Chen Chuan's true strength, wouldn't take such a risky approach.
If Yang Laoshi were hiding outside the aura's range, the only way to understand his movements would be through domain scanning, which would cause a collision between their auras.
The current lack of movement indicated that Yang Laoshi was indeed nearby.
On another floor, Jiang Laoshi was intently watching the two individuals on the holographic screen.
Being skilled in aura techniques, Jiang Laoshi, with a single glance, understood Chen Chuan's actions and intentions.
His assistant, standing behind him, asked curiously, "Jiang Laoshi, why aren't they moving?"
Jiang Laoshi replied, "Because there's no need to move, but soon enough, someone will be unable to resist taking the first step."
"Yang Laoshi's stealth skills are indeed impressive, but it's impossible to remain hidden for too long, especially under the continuous pressure of Chen Guanli's aura. If he can hold out for a few minutes without any issues, that's already impressive."
"Why is that?" the assistant asked.
"Because a person's aura can't completely disappear," Jiang Laoshi explained. "It can only disappear from sight because it merges with the surrounding environment. However, Chen Guanli has also released his aura to cover this area, and auras naturally interfere with the environment, forcing Yang Laoshi's aura to change. This is a very energy-consuming process and challenging to maintain for an extended period."
Meanwhile, Yang Laoshi indeed felt something amiss. His hiding skills, when undisturbed, could last for ten days or even half a year, as demonstrated in the old era.
However, Chen Chuan's aura continued to envelop the area, making Yang Jianying feel extremely uncomfortable. Just as Instructor Jiang had said, he had to adapt to the altered environment, but this meant he could only endure for a limited time, perhaps not even ten minutes.
Upon realizing this issue, Yang Jianying devised a strategy. He first concealed himself, remaining motionless. When half the time had passed, he suddenly sprang from behind a large tree, utilizing the environment and his high-burst speed to quickly retreat to a distance. He planned to conceal himself again once he reached a safe distance, and then, as long as he could evade detection for half an hour, he would be successful.
However, as soon as he moved, he immediately exposed himself. Before he could get far, the trees behind him exploded one by one, and a figure rushed towards him with such force and speed that it startled him.
Without waiting for the figure to approach, Yang Jianying rolled downward and lay prone on the ground, attempting to hide himself among the intricate vines and tree branches.
Just as he was halfway through his movement, a hand reached out from behind and grabbed his neck. Simultaneously, a surge of energy penetrated his body, causing him to shudder and suddenly lose strength.
The hand lifted his neck, but then quickly released him. Immediately after, he heard a voice, "Yang Laoshi, my apologies."
Yang Jianying snapped back to his senses and looked at Chen Chuan, who was standing there, with a complex expression. He hadn't expected to be caught so quickly.
However, Yang Jianying knew that if he tried again, the result would likely be the same. He acknowledged his defeat and said, "Supervisor Chen, I admit...cough, I mean, you passed."
Chen Chuan politely replied, "Thank you, Yang Laoshi."
At this moment, the surrounding scene began to disperse, reverting to the previous training ground. Red Whirlwind's voice quickly sounded, "Assessment concluded. Assessor Chen Chuan has met the assessment process and requirements. Assessment passed."
Assistant Ling approached and smiled, extending his hand to Chen Chuan, "Supervisor Chen, welcome to Wu Yi."
Chen Chuan glanced at him and shook his hand, saying, "I've always been here."
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Assistant Ling smiled, "Supervisor Chen's teaching certificate will be registered on the Wu Yi platform starting tomorrow, and the physical certificate and related items will be delivered by a designated person. I look forward to working with Supervisor Chen in the future."
"Well, I have some matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave first." He nodded to Chen Chuan and departed.
Instructor Yang and several teaching assistants also came forward to shake hands with Chen Chuan and congratulate him before leaving one by one.
After Chen Chuan and the others left, he stood in place and pondered for a moment. He felt that this assessment seemed to have a specific purpose, possibly related to Assistant Ling.
However, regardless of this person's intentions, he decided to focus on his own tasks.
He straightened his clothes, which were almost wrinkle-free, and left the training ground. Instead of returning to the dormitory, he took the elevator downstairs and exited the building.
This time, he didn't call for his private car but drove out in his Gadder vehicle, heading towards Mo Tie Mountain.
In the next few days, he planned to return to Yangzhi. Before leaving, he intended to bid farewell to Senior Cao.
Previously, Senior Cao had informed him that the estate's closure would extend into May. Now that it was June, it should have reopened, and the timing seemed precise.
After about an hour, he approached the Cao Family Estate. As he arrived, he noticed the mountain path lined with vibrant rose bushes in full bloom, filling the air with a delicate fragrance, and petals gently drifting down.
Just then, he spotted a vehicle descending the mountain path, likely having just exited the Cao Family Estate.
As their vehicles passed each other, he glanced at the other driver, and despite the car window's obstruction, he sensed a pair of sharp eyes within."
But as they drove past each other, that gaze quickly disappeared.
He turned his thoughts elsewhere and continued driving uphill, soon reaching the estate's parking lot, where Uncle Ding was waiting. After Chen Chuan exited his car, Uncle Ding bowed respectfully and said, "Supervisor Chen, the young master is waiting for you. Please follow me."
Uncle Ding led him into the estate, bypassing the main hall and taking a detour to a lotus pond pavilion.
Chen Chuan observed Cao Guixi gently tossing food into the pond. Beneath the lush green lotus leaves, golden carp vied for the food, their scales shimmering in the sunlight.
Uncle Ding stopped here.
Chen Chuan approached Senior Cao, who handed him a bag of fish feed, saying, "I heard about your promotion to Investigation Supervisor. Given your accomplishments, this is well-deserved. However, the criteria for future evaluations will be different."
He scattered another handful of feed, causing the carp below to create a splash of water. He gazed at the pond and said, "That's another set of rules."
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