Chapter 655: Communication
Chapter 655: Communication
As Chen Chuan held the Snow Lady Sword in his hand, he instantly felt a profound connection with it. It was as if the mutated organism within the blade resonated with his own, and now, on a spiritual level, they were intertwined. A sense of communication between them emerged, as if the sword were an extension of his self.
Through this spiritual connection, information seemed to flow from the sword into his consciousness, causing his eyes to flicker slightly. In that moment, he understood what this sword was capable of.
He reached out with his other hand to grasp the hilt, intending to draw the sword, but hesitated. If his assumption was correct, he couldn't test it here.
After some thought, he removed his Processing Bureau World Credential and replaced it with an old-fashioned one. Then, he left the building alone, found his Gadder Car in the parking lot, and drove out of the Wu Yi Academy, heading directly onto the elevated highway.
An hour later, he exited the highway and traveled west along the National Avenue, leaving the city behind. After ensuring he was sufficiently far from the Central City, he stopped at a location over three hours later.
Stepping out of the car, he surveyed his surroundings, recognizing the place where he had once slain Zhao Qian and the Toad Sword. Here, there was no trace of any field domains.
At this moment, there was no traffic or pedestrians in the vicinity. Unlike the southern and southwestern areas, which were filled with industrial zones and factories, the north and west sides of the Central City were wildlands teeming with hidden armed bandits. Aside from transport convoys, few vehicles ventured this way, as many preferred to travel by airship.
This location suited Chen Chuan perfectly.
He returned to his car, took out the Snow Lady Sword, and held the hilt. With a gentle wipe along the scabbard, it detached, and a bright beam of light flashed in the sunlight.
Like strands of mist escaping their bonds, the light fog burst outward, enveloping the area within four to five meters around Chen Chuan.
In this moment, he felt his spirit connect to a distant place through the sword, but it was incredibly vague, as if a thick barrier stood between them, preventing a direct link.
This barrier seemed omnipresent, confining his spirit within while allowing his physical body to move freely.
Chen Chuan held the sword in one hand, poised to the side, and after a moment of preparation, he slashed downward! A blade of light cut through the air, leaving a shallow mark in front of him.
This strike seemed to tear a slit in the thick barrier, and strands of light, like a broken connection, seeped out.
He gazed at the glowing light, sensing a familiar feeling emanating from the other side. However, this slit seemed superficial, and it didn't last long. After a few breaths, it began to heal and close.
Chen Chuan closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and raised the Snow Lady Sword with both hands. With a shout from his chest, he cleaved the air in front of him!
This time, he channeled most of his mental power into the strike. As the blade of light arced through the air, he heard the sound of something solid being torn apart. A wider and more substantial crack appeared before him, illuminating his face.
The light poured out, struggling against the restraining force from the outside, while an inner force tried to expand. Chen Chuan maintained his stance, and as he glanced at his second self, he noticed a clear sign of virtualization. On a spiritual level, he sensed a continuous flow of essence coming from the other side.
Indeed, beyond the sword wound was the other world! The Snow Lady Sword, in conjunction with his mental power, had torn open a rift, but the binding force of the World Ring might not allow it to remain open for long. It could disappear at any moment, so if he wanted to use this rift for extended cultivation, he had only one option—to cross over to the other side.
However, he wasn't sure if he could safely return to his original position once there.
Moreover, the other side might be teeming with various entities, and crossing over might lead to unexpected encounters. Achieving a peaceful cultivation was unlikely.
Recalling his experience in the Mist Light Island's rift, if not for the protection of a senior who blocked the other side, he wouldn't have been able to cultivate peacefully. He would have faced constant interruptions.
Not to mention, the other side might also have government and corporate joint forces patrolling to prevent interdimensional travel, with elite teams ready to intercept any attempts.
There were too many uncertainties, and even if he decided to proceed, he would need to prepare thoroughly.
But for now, he had no such plans.
He stood across from the rift, quietly waiting and absorbing the essence flowing from the other side.
As time passed, the force holding the rift couldn't withstand the absorption and binding power of the World Ring, and eventually, the rift slowly closed, disappearing completely after about an hour.
Chen Chuan stared at the crack in front of him, which gradually faded away. In theory, he could slash out another strike with the Snow Lady Sword, achieving uninterrupted cultivation. However, he could sense a feeling of fatigue emanating from the sword, and the strands of light mist surrounding it slowly retreated back into the blade.
This indicated that there was a cost to opening the crack, and it would likely be impossible to continue for a short time. After carefully assessing the situation, Chen Chuan realized that the Snow Lady Sword would probably recover within a day or two.
With this in mind, he could cultivate for over an hour every two days, which was much better than using incense and medicine. Furthermore, he thought that with suitable supplements, he might be able to shorten this recovery time.
He immediately thought of something that might help—the high-energy nutritional agents used to maintain the Scale Mother and Active Consciousness Entity. Perhaps this could be useful; he could try it when he returned.
From the current situation, it seemed that the object fused with the Snow Lady Sword could still grow. Once it became more robust, it might be able to slash open larger cracks and maintain them for longer periods.
However, this meant that Chen Chuan might need to take breaks every day or two to cultivate. For now, it wasn't too much of a hassle.
He surveyed his surroundings, ensuring no traces were left behind, then took a few steps and bent down to pick up the sword sheath. He sheathed the Snow Lady Sword and returned to the Gadder Car. Starting the vehicle, he headed back towards the Central City.
By the time he reached the Wuding District, it was already past three in the afternoon. He decided to drop by Lu Fang's place to check on Xiaojin's situation. As he was still on the road, his World Credential rang, and he saw that it was a call from the academy. He answered the call.
Ling Assistant's voice came through: "Teacher Chen, this is Ling Jianxing. I'd like to discuss something with you."
"Is it related to the academy?" asked Chen Chuan.
"Yes," replied Ling Assistant.
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"Alright, I'll come right over," said Chen Chuan.
He immediately turned the steering wheel and headed towards the Xuan Gong Tower.
Ten minutes later, he entered the underground parking lot through a dedicated passage and took the elevator to the 90th floor, following Ling Assistant's instructions.
When the elevator doors opened, he followed a female assistant's guidance into a vast aerial garden with a huge dome. As soon as he entered, he felt the air become unusually fresh, and he could hear the soothing sounds of a babbling brook and pleasant bird songs.
Ling Assistant was waiting for him, with strands of white hair at his temples, a neatly trimmed beard, and a warm smile. He wore a deep gray imported suit, and his appearance exuded maturity and charm.
He asked the female assistant to leave and then gestured to a long bench backed by greenery, saying, "Teacher Chen, please have a seat."
Chen Chuan walked over, and Ling Assistant brought a cup of drink, offering it to Chen Chuan, "This is Valley Treasure Juice, a specialty from the Convergence Zone. I quite like it. Why don't you give it a try, Teacher Chen?"
Chen Chuan took a sip and felt a surge of vitality that seemed to invigorate his transformed organism. He seemed to enjoy the contents, commenting, "It's indeed excellent."
Ling Assistant smiled and took a few steps towards a long bench opposite Chen Chuan. Sitting down, he said, "Today is the 10th of September, and in a few days, the Linaksa Federation's diplomatic mission will arrive here. I'm sure you're aware of this, Teacher Chen.
Among the diplomatic delegation, there will be an academy team consisting of dozens of teachers and students. The academy has already received notification of this visit, and they plan to engage in friendly exchanges with us."
He took a sip from his cup and continued, "The focus will be on exchanges between students, but exchanges between teachers are not excluded. The conflict between Da Shun and the Linaksa Federation has always existed, and the competition, both overt and covert, has never ceased. Since this exchange is happening on our home turf, we must not lose."
He looked at Chen Chuan, "So, I'd like to add you to the list of teachers participating in this exchange. What do you think, Teacher Chen?"
"This isn't a decision I can make," said Chen Chuan. "Apart from being a teacher at the Wu Yi Academy, I'm also the Investigation Director at the Processing Bureau, and I have my own task priorities. All I can say is that if time and conditions permit, I don't mind engaging in some exchanges with them."
Ling Assistant smiled and said, "That's great." He tapped his World Credential, "Here's a list of student participants. Please take a look and let me know if there are any issues."
Chen Chuan glanced at the list and saw that it included top-performing students from the Wu Yi Academy, including Wei Dong's name.
"I have no objections," said Chen Chuan. "In fact, you shouldn't have asked me about this, Ling Assistant. As a teacher at the academy, I have no authority over such matters, and as the Investigation Director at the Processing Bureau, my responsibilities don't include academy affairs."
Ling Assistant put down his cup and smiled, "In that case, I won't trouble you with academy matters. However, personally, I'd like to discuss a few other things with you."
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(End of Chapter)
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