Chapter 673: Discovery
Chapter 673: Discovery
A few minutes later, Chen Chuan opened his eyes, and his consciousness detached from the lost item, a flash of light momentarily appearing in his eyes before gradually fading away.
After merging with his second self, the strength he exhibited did not quite double, but the increase in speed and power brought about the most noticeable changes. This time, he effortlessly defeated an opponent he had previously considered highly dangerous.
Chen Chuan lifted the Snow Empress Saber, feeling a subtle vibration in the blade, indicating that it had gained significant benefits. This proved that he was on the right path, but it was also an extremely perilous journey. Each time, he would face increasingly powerful beings, and a single failure could mean his demise.
Merging with his second self did enhance his strength, but there was a limit to it. The growth of the opposing existence was still unclear, so he had to carefully gauge and control the situation. Chen Chuan assessed that with his current strength, he could probably handle three or four more encounters.
However, as he continued his cultivation, his spiritual power would strengthen, allowing him to seek further breakthroughs.
At this moment, he took a few steps back, slightly raised the saber, and with a swift downward motion, a shimmering rift appeared in an instant.
Compared to before, he now effortlessly opened the rift, and the rift itself seemed remarkably stable. Chen Chuan had gained some experience; the rift didn't need to be too long, and a slightly wider one was more conducive to cultivation. The current size was just right for him to sit and cultivate.
This might allow more things to seep through from the other side, but due to the small size and temporary nature of the rift, most of what came through were familiar insects, with a few unidentifiable objects. So far, he hadn't encountered anything overly threatening.
Chen Chuan placed the saber on the ground and sat down in front of the rift, adjusting his breathing. He faced the rushing airflow and light emanating from the rift and began to guide his essence using the Spirit Clarity Reflection Technique, refining his spirit.
Initially, this rift could only last for about an hour, but with his recent efforts, it had extended to nearly two hours.
As the two hours passed, the rift stubbornly persisted. This time, the Snow Empress Saber had clearly gained substantial assistance, adding over twenty minutes to its previous duration.
Chen Chuan was well aware that the longer it lasted, the more challenging the encounters from the other side would become. Unlike the rifts of the Single School, which were protected by seniors, he had to handle these challenges alone, which could be more time-consuming.
As the rift slowly disappeared before his eyes, Chen Chuan stood up from the ground, feeling an acute mental sharpness. Strange sounds and visions appeared around him, but he quickly suppressed them.
This was an inevitable consequence of his spiritual advancement.
The spirit, carried by the physical body, drew its strength from the growth of the adaptation organ in the brain. The growth of the adaptation organ, in turn, relied on the overall development of the individual.
Chen Chuan's solid and stable foundation allowed for continuous progress. Without it, even with abundant resources, his cultivation would have been unsustainable. His extraordinary foundation also meant that his spiritual power had a higher ceiling, and he might encounter problems that his predecessors never faced.
Chen Chuan was keenly aware of this aspect, and with his second self, he could endure experiences not documented in the records.
Just as the rift was about to close, leaving only a tiny remnant, a gentle knock came from outside. Chen Chuan glanced over and saw a paper telegram being slipped under the door.
He walked over, picked up the telegram, and read it. It was from Huang Weiyi, who was looking for him regarding the investigation into Lianwei Zhongyu. There were no specifics, but Chen Chuan knew that they had found a lead.
He immediately put away the telegram and began tidying up, relieved that no strange insects had appeared this time, making cleanup easier.
After about ten minutes, the airship changed course, returning to the Central City. As they passed by the port, Chen Chuan looked down and saw two Far Mountain-class battleships and a Snow Plain-class flagship from the Linaxus Federation docked there, the sea fog having dissipated.
These ships likely carried powerful fighters, and Chen Chuan felt several gazes looking up at him.
He looked around and noticed a few other airships traveling between the White Bird District and the Central City, but he didn't see the airship carrying the Linaxus Federation fighter. That fighter was probably staying on a nearby outer island.
As they entered the field, Chen Chuan put on his dimensional token and contacted Huang Weiyi, who responded immediately: "Chen Supervisor, Huang Weiyi greets you."
"Chen Chuan asked, 'Mr. Huang, have you received any news from your end?'
Huang Weiyi, having noticed Chen Chuan's dislike for small talk during their previous conversation, replied promptly, 'Yes, Manager Chen, I wouldn't dare disturb you without news.'
'It's like this,' he continued. 'Following your instructions, we found three suspicious individuals at the junction of Hongsheng and Shenwei Districts. They match your description almost perfectly, and the location is here...'
As he spoke, he sent over the location information.
Chen Chuan took a look. The place wasn't too far from Lu Fang's fighting arena; it was about five to six kilometers northwest.
This location was also within a gathering area for many stateless citizens. From its position, it seemed to be right in the center of these gathering areas. Moreover, based on his memory, he recalled that there should be an entrance leading to the Lower City District within a few hundred meters of this place, making it very convenient for both entry and retreat.
After reviewing the information, Chen Chuan asked, 'Did you only find this one location?'
Huang Weiyi quickly replied, 'Currently, we've only found this place with the suspicious individuals you described. We're still investigating other areas, but we didn't want to delay your matter, so as soon as we had a lead, I came to inform you.'
Chen Chuan thought it was unlikely that Lianwei Chongyu would gather all their deployed personnel in one place, but he acknowledged that Huang Weiyi's ability to locate these people in such a short time was impressive.
'Is there anything else?' Chen Chuan asked.
'Yes,' Huang Weiyi said. 'We have several images here for you to look at, Manager Chen.' He then sent over a dozen pictures.
Chen Chuan examined the first one, which depicted a sharp-eyed man peering out from behind a window, his face partially hidden by the curtain. Despite the partial concealment, one could still make out his thin face, a hint of a powerful physique, and the unique aura of a fighter.
The second picture showed a different individual, a stockier man with thick limbs. He wore a specially designed heavy-duty protective vest, and some of the metal buckles had a matte finish, indicating that these people were not from the Lower City District but had a significant background.
The third image was of a woman, her physique exceptionally robust, even more so than the previous two individuals, and she stood at least a head taller. Her short hair was cropped close to her scalp, and only the outline of her skeletal structure revealed her gender.
There were over a dozen more pictures, all capturing the movements and gestures of these individuals. Just from these images, Chen Chuan could roughly discern their rhythmic movements and individual combat specialties.
'How did you obtain these pictures?' he asked.
It was evident to Chen Chuan that the images depicted different time periods. Ordinary people couldn't have conducted such surveillance without alerting these individuals. Even a few extra glances would have aroused their suspicion, let alone long-term observation.
Huang Weiyi hurriedly explained, 'One of my associates has a unique ability. With just a glance, he can imprint everything within a three-kilometer radius into his mind. Not only can he remember every detail, but he's also skilled in drawing. He can recreate what he sees almost photographically on paper, without any deviation.'
'But that's not all,' Huang Weiyi continued. 'For anyone he sees, he can mentally reconstruct their actions from a few seconds before and after, and then draw them as well.'
Chen Chuan was surprised. This was clearly a highly specialized psychic ability. He looked at the pictures again and realized that some of them were likely self-constructed.
Such an ability couldn't be faked, especially the fine details of a fighter's unique action rhythm, which couldn't be easily imitated.
This skill would be incredibly useful for surveillance.
'Are you still observing them?' Chen Chuan asked.
'Yes, we're still keeping an eye on them,' Huang Weiyi replied.
'Then keep watching,' Chen Chuan said calmly. 'They've probably noticed you by now. If you suddenly stop, they might think you're preparing to make a move.'
'They noticed us?' Huang Weiyi exclaimed in surprise.
'They're not ordinary people,' Chen Chuan said.
If these individuals also possessed psychic powers, they might sense someone repeatedly observing them, even from a distance.
'This...' Huang Weiyi's heart raced with shock, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead.
He hadn't considered the possibility of being exposed. But Chen Chuan, knowing the capabilities of the Handling Bureau, wouldn't deceive him about this.
Huang Weiyi was well aware that the Handling Bureau was dealing with extraordinary individuals, as evidenced by the images. He had been near that location himself, and if those people had suddenly attacked...
'Don't panic,' Chen Chuan said in a steady voice. 'Everything is as it should be. They haven't taken action yet, likely because they're trying to identify who's watching them or simply don't consider you a threat. In either case, all you need to do is maintain your current state, and I'll be there shortly.'
(End of Chapter)"
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