Chapter 715: Preparation
Chapter 715: Preparation
Chen Chuan raised his eyebrows, a surprising revelation indeed. However, considering the two fighters he had encountered so far, both seemed to have certain peculiar... habits, which somehow aligned with this notion.
Mr. Zhuang spoke, "According to the teachings of the Ancient State Religion, this stage is called 'Dragon Seal Locking the Heavens Gate.' As a fighter, you must perform the Dragon Seal Ritual to break through the Heavens Barrier. The offering can be a certain emotion, attachment, or even a hobby of your own. It all depends on you, as this has been proven to be the most feasible approach."
"In some ancient records, the Ancient State Religion also conducted secret rituals using a significant number of human sacrifices to aid the upper echelons in breaking through. However, in the eyes of those elites, human lives held little value, so the effects were minimal. Fortunately, this method didn't gain much traction."
"And when it comes to power and status, these elites were unwilling to let go. Therefore, throughout history, few members of the imperial court with actual authority achieved success, and even if they did, they couldn't remain in that position."
As he spoke, his tone became more serious, "When considering this, you must be cautious. While you may sacrifice a lot, you also gain a lot. But we must remember that some things are non-negotiable and must be upheld. If one disregards these, they can no longer be considered human, and I would no longer be the person I once was."
Chen Chuan nodded slightly, for this was an inevitable truth—the boundaries that must be upheld, or else the breakthrough would lose its significance.
For instance, a fighter who once valued family and friendship but then abandoned them might become an entirely different person.
Of course, those who genuinely value these things may not act in such a way, but it is possible that extreme ideologies could lead to greater power or unforeseen consequences.
Even without being extreme, Chen Chuan could think of some peculiar vows and practices. However, ultimately, it depended on one's own conviction, so it wasn't a matter of doing whatever one wished. One might deceive others, but they couldn't deceive themselves.
In general, this step was meant to address the issue of insufficient mental resilience. If one's spirit were resilient enough, according to Mr. Zhuang, there would be no need to take this step.
Mr. Zhuang continued, "The reason I mentioned this first is that a fighter's abilities are mostly determined by innate factors. When your spiritual power breaks through the third limit, it's like being reborn. The spiritual foundation you possess at that moment will decide your future achievements, and the stronger it is, the better."
"The choices you make are up to you to figure out."
Chen Chuan nodded again.
Mr. Zhuang's eyes gleamed with a certain brightness as he said, "Now, let's talk about the specific techniques for reaching the fourth limit."
Suddenly, Chen Chuan felt a surge of spiritual power. Having experienced this with Teacher Xue, he opened his mind, and in an instant, his consciousness was filled with numerous pieces of information.
Mr. Zhuang said, "You've cultivated to such an advanced level that these techniques won't be a challenge for you. The key is reaching the threshold of this breakthrough, so I won't go into details. You can review it yourself first, and if there's anything unclear or any questions, feel free to come back and ask me."
"As for the items needed during the breakthrough, I've brought them with me this time. I was planning to give them to you later, but seeing that you're not far from this limit, you can take them with you now."
He brought over his briefcase, opened it, and took out a box about twenty centimeters in size, pushing it towards Chen Chuan.
"Thank you, Mr. Zhuang," Chen Chuan expressed his gratitude.
"You don't need to thank me," Mr. Zhuang said. "I only hope that you will mentor future generations with utmost dedication."
Chen Chuan nodded solemnly, "I will."
"There's something else," Mr. Zhuang added. "In a few days, I need to make a trip to the Convergence Grounds. It might be related to a mission, so be cautious."
Understanding his implication, Chen Chuan replied, "The Convergence Grounds? Are you going on an assignment? You must be careful."
Although fighters rarely appeared in the central city, the Convergence Grounds imposed no restrictions on them. Moreover, a suspected traitor among the fighters was present there.
However, the Jinbei Province also had its own fighter guarding the Convergence Grounds, prepared for the power of the former imperial court and certain existences. According to the information Chen Chuan had obtained, this fighter was most likely the unseen principal of the Wu Yi Academy.
"I'll be careful," Chen Chuan assured him.
Mr. Zhuang smiled, "I know you have official duties to attend to, so I won't keep you any longer. Remember to review the materials I gave you. Before you leave, if you need me, you can come here directly."
After bidding farewell, Chen Chuan greeted Chang Dong and Gao Yanjun, then drove back to the city.
Instead of returning to the bureau, he headed straight to his residence in Wu Ding District, where he needed to receive some items he had ordered for his trip to the Convergence Grounds.
Just as he arrived at his residence, he spotted a familiar vehicle waiting there, and it seemed the driver had noticed his arrival as well. Councillor Pei emerged from the car and waved at him.
Chen Chuan slowed down and rolled down the car window, saying, "Councillor Pei, is there something urgent? Why don't we discuss it inside the house?"
Councillor Pei smiled and said, "I won't be going in. I'm here on behalf of Specialist Liang and Supervisor Chen to brief you on some matters. After that, I'll be on my way."
Chen Chuan nodded and opened the passenger door. Councillor Pei walked over from the front of the car and sat in the passenger seat. Soon after, he tapped on the Boundary Token.
Chen Chuan immediately received a map of the Convergence Zone.
This was an extensive map covering a vast area, including all the entrances to the Convergence Zone, the fortress, the encampments, the airship docking points, the Convergence Zone itself, the standoff positions of the former Imperial Court's army, and even some unexplored and unknown regions.
Councillor Pei tapped on a specific location within the unknown area on the map and said, "This is where the relic appeared, according to the latest information. This is also the location where Captain Xu and his team are headed. Judging by their travel time and the scale of their operation, they're likely approaching this area soon."
Chen Chuan glanced at the map, noticing that it only showed a small dot, but in reality, the area was incredibly vast. It had not been properly developed, and there were no encampments, making it a dangerous and primitive place. Even on the map, this area was marked in a vivid scarlet color.
Councillor Pei explained, "After several months of confrontation with the former Imperial Court's army, both sides are currently in a period of recuperation. Although there's no large-scale fighting, small-scale conflicts still occur from time to time. We anticipate another major clash before the end of the year, so this window of opportunity is limited to just over a month."
Chen Chuan nodded, understanding the situation and mentally preparing himself for what was to come.
Councillor Pei continued, "The map of the Convergence Zone has changed, and you can update it again. Supervisor Chen, once you've decided on the time, I'll be responsible for escorting you there."
Chen Chuan agreed and said, "Okay."
Councillor Pei said, "Well, I won't keep you from your duties any longer, Supervisor Chen. I'll take my leave now."
Chen Chuan responded, "See you again."
Councillor Pei bid farewell and returned to his own vehicle, quickly driving away.
Chen Chuan, on the other hand, drove into his residence. After getting out of the car, a member of the Fusion Border Division informed him that many of the items he had previously requested had arrived. Following his instructions, they had moved all the items to the training room on the third floor.
Chen Chuan acknowledged the information and went to freshen up. He then entered the training room on the third floor, only to find it packed with various items.
These were all weapons and equipment he had prepared based on the advice of Chen Bitong. Each item had its own specific purpose.
He surveyed the room and approached a box, opening it to reveal a coiled white "rope," which was actually a "Dragon Hunt Great Spear."
This spear was fifteen meters long and was an altered weapon, capable of coiling like a rope when not in use. However, when force was applied, it could instantly straighten and become rigid, making it an essential tool for dealing with large creatures. It was not suitable for regular people without sufficient force.
Chen Chuan believed that with enough strength, the right techniques, and proper usage, this weapon could potentially be used against humans as well.
He inspected the weapon and, finding no issues, closed the box. He then moved to another box and retrieved a uniquely shaped firearm that connected from the shoulder to the chest and extended along the arm.
This firearm was obtained from the Processing Bureau and was a "Thunder Cannon" produced by the Dragon Chant Company. It was extremely powerful and ideal for fighters, capable of hunting down various creatures, including humans.
Even a Fourth Limit fighter without the ability to channel force would likely lose their combat effectiveness if hit by this firearm at close range.
In addition to these weapons, the items he had ordered also included throwing ropes, large nets, various medications, small tools, and even some tiny combat creatures.
These small combat creatures were another piece of advice from Chen Bitong. When traveling and resting in the Convergence Zone, medications alone might not be sufficient, but these tiny combat creatures could effectively hunt and consume various small creatures, ensuring minimal disturbances.
Furthermore, Chen Chuan had also purchased a large quantity of secret sect materials through the Secret Sect Inspection Bureau.
Spending the night in the wilderness of the Convergence Zone was extremely dangerous, and he did not intend to solely rely on the tools and items provided by the authorities. Having a backup plan was essential.
At this moment, he picked up the short sword he rarely used. This sword had been modified by the Processing Bureau to include a long rope, and when he drew it out, the mirror-like blade clearly reflected his cold and piercing eyes.
This trip to the Convergence Zone was not only about dealing with the armed personnel of the Coalition and the Linax Federation, but he also remembered the location marked by Qi Qianyang's spiritual imprint. He hoped to have the opportunity to resolve both matters at once.
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