Chapter 612: Introduction
Chapter 612: Introduction
After a night's rest, Chen Chuan had breakfast with his uncle's family. When his uncle left for the Patrol Bureau and his aunt took his cousins to school, Chen Chuan packed his things and returned to the living room. He picked up the phone and dialed a number.
After a while, the call connected, and a voice came from the other end, "This is Wen Tong."
Chen Chuan introduced himself, "Instructor Wen, it's me, Chen Chuan."
He paused for a moment, "Instructor Wen, I've read the booklet you gave me, and I have some questions I'd like to ask you in person. Are you available now?"
Instructor Wen's gentle voice came from the other end, "I'm actually free right now."
Chen Chuan replied, "Great, Instructor Wen, I'm on my way to see you."
After confirming, he hung up the phone, changed into casual clothes, straightened himself in front of the mirror, took the small booklet that Instructor Wen had given him before, and left the house.
Walking along the internal road of the residential area towards the rear, it only took seven or eight minutes to reach a mansion.
The gate was open at that moment, and he walked in. Instructor Wen was standing there, wearing a training uniform, with a gentle smile on his face. Chen Chuan greeted him politely, "Hello, Instructor."
Instructor Wen smiled and said, "You too." Then he gestured to the side, "Let's talk inside."
Chen Chuan nodded and followed Instructor Wen into the living room. A teapot was already prepared on the table, and Instructor Wen gestured for him to sit down.
Chen Chuan thanked him and sat down after Instructor Wen took his seat.
Instructor Wen asked at this moment, "Did you understand it?"
Chen Chuan knew what he meant and nodded, "I understood." As he spoke, a glimmer of light flashed in his eyes, and he clenched his fist. A thunderous roar erupted from his fist.
Instructor Wen's eyes widened in surprise for a moment, "Heart Power... I can tell that this is Heart Power unleashed based on the Cloud-Breaking Hand technique."
Mastering Heart Power requires spiritual strength to reach a certain level of cultivation. At this level, it's indeed time to consider the next step.
Chen Chuan continued, "Instructor Wen, you once told me that if I encountered any difficulties, I could refer to that booklet. So, I opened it, but I still have questions that only you can answer. That's why I took the opportunity of my vacation to come and seek your guidance."
As he spoke, he took out the booklet and placed it on the table in front of them.
Instructor Wen glanced at it and said with some emotion, "To be honest, I thought it would take you three to four years to come to me, but I didn't expect it to be this soon. I've underestimated your talent."
He continued, "Since you've come to me, you should be aware of the blockade of Pure Essence, right?"
Chen Chuan nodded.
Instructor Wen explained, "The transition from the Third Limit to the Fourth Limit is a significant hurdle. A fighter's destructive power increases tremendously. If someone is reckless and unrestrained, even if they can handle the aftermath, it will come at a tremendous cost. Neither governments nor companies want to see such uncontrollable situations, so this has become a necessary measure.
But who decides who can progress and who cannot?
In the past, it was the Grand Alliance, and although there were loopholes, overall supervision maintained order. But soon after the Grand Alliance collapsed, the power to judge shifted to governments and companies, or more specifically, a small group of people within them.
The foundation of the world is violence, and all order is built upon this foundation. Fighters both build and can destroy this order, and those who control violence hold the world's lifeline. Once grasped, it is not easily relinquished.
Fortunately, the world has not reached a point of complete stagnation. Under the pressure of external powerful forces, the once-solid barriers are constantly loosening and revealing cracks. This requires more power to support, and it is an inevitable trend.
However, some who hold power, even knowing this, are unwilling to make changes. They may even drag the world down with them. This is where change is necessary."
At this point, he looked at Chen Chuan, "How much do you know about the different schools of fighting?"
Chen Chuan knew they were getting to the main topic. He thought for a moment and replied honestly, "I don't know much. I'm only familiar with some of the schools. Instructor Wen and Teacher He belong to the Pureline Sect, and I've encountered opponents from the Implant Sect. I've witnessed conflicts between the Wilderness Sect and the Implant Sect.
I've read about the schools in Central City. Generally, the old-era schools focused on passing down fighting techniques, while the new-era schools are formed by fighters with similar or related fighting philosophies."
"That's not entirely wrong," Instructor Wen agreed.
"In the old era, schools were simply a means of passing down skills. Currently, there are about a hundred schools in the country, but only around twenty have significant influence. Among these twenty, most adhere to tradition and rely on the remnants of the old era to uphold its principles."
But some chose to actively engage in the world's changes, no longer remaining a simple school.
Aside from passing down their skills, they also had their own goals and political ideals to realize."
Chen Chuan contemplated for a moment. This resonated with Instructor Wen's earlier words; violence was the foundation of everything, and if a school that mastered violence had enough power, it would naturally possess the ability to influence and change the rules.
Instructor Wen continued, "These schools have extensive influence between nations and corporations. Among them, the five most influential schools include the one I belong to, the Pureline Sect.
Your teacher, He Xiaoxing, his teacher was once a senior member of our Pureline Sect. However, due to his personal wishes, we didn't allow him to join at the time. It wasn't until four years ago that he officially joined the Pureline Sect under my recommendation."
Chen Chuan's thoughts turned to the time period after Senior Shen Zheng's incident. It seemed that Teacher He might have wanted to rely on the Pureline Sect to deal with the Mo Lan Corporation and the local elites in Yangzhi.
Instructor Wen smiled and said, "What you need, the Pureline Sect can provide. But I believe you've already guessed the prerequisite—you need to join the Pureline Sect."
Chen Chuan raised his head and asked, "Instructor Wen, what are the conditions for joining the Pureline Sect?"
Instructor Wen didn't answer immediately but instead asked, "What's your opinion on implants?"
Chen Chuan pondered for a moment and replied honestly, "Implants are a necessary technology to counter another world. As the technology advances, their future role will undoubtedly become increasingly significant.
However, personally, if given a choice, I wouldn't want to rely on implants to enhance myself. I trust more in the power cultivated purely through one's own efforts."
Instructor Wen smiled and nodded, then asked, "What's your attitude towards the existence of another world?"
Chen Chuan answered cautiously, "I've encountered those beings from another world several times, but not comprehensively. I can't say I fully understand them, but based on what I know, I don't want them intruding into our world."
Instructor Wen continued, "If one day, you find that you can use their power to achieve your goals, what would you choose?"
Chen Chuan glanced at the Second Self standing there and replied firmly, "On the path of power, I only trust myself."
Instructor Wen nodded slightly and smiled, "The purity of the Pureline Sect lies in the purity of the self. Its martial philosophy is to use the purest human body to reach the pinnacle of martial arts. We practice what we preach, and anyone who identifies with this philosophy, has the will, and passes the assessment can join us and become one of us."
"An assessment?" Chen Chuan nodded, understanding that no mature organization would recruit members without caution.
Instructor Wen explained, "The school assesses and supports talented individuals and juniors with potential. If they pass, we provide them with opportunities and bring them into our fold.
In fact, when Teacher He taught you some Pureline Sect techniques, he was already assessing you. Later, when he asked me to guide you, it was a further assessment. Now, I'm willing to offer you this booklet, which means we're willing to accept you."
Smiling, he said, "Supervisor Chen, you're outstanding, and your growth journey is clear. With Old He as your guarantor, I'm more than willing to be your recommender and invite you to join our school."
He paused for a moment, "But there's something I need to clarify. For regular members, we don't impose many restrictions; they are free to come and go. However, the assistance they receive is also limited.
But if you seek pure essence and more support, then in addition to a guarantor and recommender, you'll undergo a more rigorous assessment after applying.
If you pass this step, you'll be qualified to inherit the Pureline Sect's martial arts techniques and receive more resources. But at the same time, there will be more requirements and rules you must follow.
If you accept these, it means you've become an internal member of the school, and it won't be as simple as leaving whenever you want."
Instructor Wen's expression became more serious, "You should know that if a school has its own principles to uphold, it will inevitably face obstacles. By joining us, you can obtain what you desire, but there will also be enemies to contend with. You need to think this through."
Chen Chuan nodded slightly, understanding the implication. This was a normal situation; to gain, one must give.
Moreover, he was well aware that to continue climbing, he would need to rely on the power of a faction. Otherwise, alone against those who banded together to suppress him, it would be challenging to resist.
After a moment's thought, he raised his head and smiled, "Instructor Wen, may I ask you to be my recommender?"
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