Chapter 789: The Aftermath of the Battle
Chapter 789: The Aftermath of the Battle
As the scene on the domain screen stabilized, the spectators could clearly see the outcome of the battle based on the conditions and appearances of the two combatants. It was evident who had emerged as the victor.
Before the fight, many had considered the possibility of a one-sided outcome, but subconsciously, most had regarded Long Xiang as the stronger opponent. However, no one had anticipated that the result would be the exact opposite.
On the Municipal Parliament's side, the domain screen displayed the final scene of the battle, freezing the image at the location where Chen Chuan and Long Xiang had just clashed.
Although the fight was brief, the desolation on the battlefield was evident. The ground of the wasteland was scarred as if it had been bombarded by powerful shells, and the destructive power of the fighters was vividly displayed, leaving a profound impact on those who witnessed it.
The hall fell silent for a moment, followed by a mix of bewilderment, anger, and anxious agitation that gradually spread among the onlookers.
The municipal parliamentarians had initially believed that once Long Xiang defeated Chen Chuan in combat and intimidated him, everything would improve.
However, it now appeared that not only had Long Xiang failed to stop Chen Chuan, but he had also made the latter realize that the previous obstacles were merely superficial.
If this individual were to take action against them, who could withstand it? Could they rely solely on the active consciousness entity?
The Municipal Parliament's active consciousness entity, "Web Guardian," was technically comparable to the Crimson Whirl of the Wu Yi Academy, and in theory, it was incredibly powerful. However, no one could accurately gauge its capabilities without a real confrontation, and even they themselves were uncertain about its potential.
Moreover, this entity was primarily a deterrent, with its value being greatest before it was activated. Once unleashed, it might lose its awe-inspiring effect.
After witnessing Long Xiang's defeat, they were now even more reluctant to deploy this entity, choosing to keep it as their last resort.
The uneasiness among those present had reached its peak, with some people immediately blaming the parliamentarians who had sent Long Xiang to test the waters. If they had known the outcome beforehand, it would have been better to remain uninvolved from the start.
After a series of accusations and heated arguments, the crowd eventually reached a consensus: they must strengthen their cooperation with the Union and expedite the cultivation of a new active consciousness entity.
Under Chen Chuan's pressure, they felt that only by possessing two active consciousness entities could they have a slight chance of self-preservation.
However, cultivating an active consciousness entity was not a quick process. Depending on the entity's function and form, it typically required several years or even over a decade of nurturing.
Of course, this time, to rapidly develop combat capabilities, the Union had provided a complete technical embryo, allowing them to skip the initial investment. Even so, it might still take one to two years.
Previously, they had offered Chen Chuan three years of cultivation resources not only to appease him but also for this purpose. They had hoped that even for the sake of these resources, he would consider their offer before taking action. Perhaps, a different individual might even turn against the parliament, although they didn't expect Chen Chuan to do so. Their only expectation was to endure this period.
After concluding this topic, the Speaker stepped outside, leaning on his cane and furrowing his brows in deep thought. The immediate crisis had been averted, but the problems were far from over. It was foreseeable that once the situation in the fusion land was resolved, Yao Zhiyi would return.
After all, they were both fighters.
The imbalance of high-end combat power and the recent defeat made it inevitable that their negotiations with the Government Hall would be more challenging than before, and their living space would likely be further compressed in the near future.
Fortunately, there was still a chance. Zhongxincheng was not solely occupied by the Refinement Sect; the Fusion Sect also had a presence.
He was aware that some parliamentarians revered the Fusion Sect and had established private connections with them, and some might no longer be considered human.
However, he had never proactively sought out the Fusion Sect. This was because the Fusion Sect might have been deeply involved in that incident years ago. If the Pure School were to regain its footing in Jinbei Province, the Fusion Sect might not be able to restrain themselves.
As he was thinking, he suddenly received an important liaison signal. After seeing it, he immediately connected the call and said, "Mr. Long?"
"Hahaha... Speaker."
Judging by the voice alone, no one would have guessed that this was the same person who had just suffered a miserable defeat.
"You must have witnessed the outcome of the battle. I hope you will fulfill your promise promptly and send the high-energy ingredients needed to replenish the energy consumed in this battle. I don't mind waiting until tonight, but as for the other side... you'll have to decide for yourselves."
The Speaker said, "Mr. Long, thank you for the reminder. I have already arranged for this matter as a top priority. Your portion should arrive in a few minutes, but... may I dare to ask a question?"
"Ha... What do you want to know?"
The Speaker asked, "Mr. Long, did you give it your all in this battle?"
There was a moment of silence on the other end, followed by a burst of laughter and then a deep voice, "Are you asking if I held back?"
Let me put it this way, it's fortunate that this battle wasn't a true life-or-death struggle, or I might have been lying there.
I somewhat understand your thoughts. You probably think that as a senior, my combat power should naturally be stronger. In theory, that's true, but the actual situation is more complex, and it's difficult to explain clearly to you.
Alright, let's end the conversation here. Get the items out as soon as possible."
After saying this, Mr. Long immediately ended the dialogue.
He took the loss in stride, becoming a Tier Four Combatant meant that as long as there were no issues during cultivation, he wasn't killed by enemies, his life energy wasn't exhausted, nor was he contaminated by external factors, his lifespan would almost never naturally come to an end. At least, he hadn't heard of any Combatant dying of old age.
This gave him ample time to improve himself.
Losing once wasn't a problem, especially in a friendly spar like this. It even helped him identify his weaknesses, which would be beneficial in future battles. But this didn't mean he enjoyed discussing it with others, especially right after losing in front of so many people.
He thought to himself, "The Pure School has gained a formidable fighter."
However, he seemed to recall something, and smiled meaningfully. As expected, the Refinement Sect wouldn't be the one to worry about next; there would be an interesting show to watch.
Meanwhile, the Union liaison, acting on the Union representatives' instructions, attempted to gather some information from Prabakar, the fighter.
"Master, did Mr. Long hold back and not use all his power this time?"
Prabakar gave a clear affirmative answer, "No, he didn't."
The liaison breathed a sigh of relief and said, "In that case, if it had been a real life-or-death battle..."
In the 1691 book, there's no mistake!
Prabakar smiled, "You misunderstood. It's not that he didn't want to use his power, but he simply couldn't. Before he could bring it out, he was already suppressed by Mr. Chen. In my opinion, even if they fought again, the result wouldn't be any different."
The liaison was startled. He hadn't expected such an evaluation. After some thought, he asked, "If Master had stepped in, you could have made him back down..."
Prabakar didn't directly answer his question. He just shook his head and smiled, saying, "Mr. Long's defeat isn't necessarily a bad thing. Cause and effect are intertwined. This matter is already complex and chaotic; why add another person to the mix?"
The liaison thought for a moment, seeming to understand. He patted his chest and said, "Thank you, Master, for informing me of this."
At the same time, Chen Chuan was driving the Gader car back to the city, deep in thought about the path he would take next.
Wei Guo Chan and Long Xiang both cultivated the Unusual Form, and their cultivation path involved relying on various external forms. In Tier Four, they needed to "Guard the True Form and Gather the Spirit Form." If they couldn't guard it, the external form might become the true self.
Just like what Long Xiang said earlier, he might be able to control his emotions, which should be the influence of the external form. This might not be due to insufficient cultivation, but rather an inevitable consequence of relying on external forms. In the end, it was hard to say whether the true self would be contaminated and mistake the external form for the true self.
As for the Divine Form, he hadn't specifically encountered it yet. But on this path, only the heart's self was recognized, not the physical self. In his understanding, the complete self was the true self, so he didn't need to think much about the path he would take; it would inevitably be the Human Form.
So, relying solely on the human body, how would it compare to the other two cultivation paths?
He had broken through with an unprecedented foundation, so he could overpower some people with his physical qualities. But what about others who followed this path? What did they rely on?
As he was pondering this, the Field Token rang. He looked at it, accepted the call, and Gao Ming's voice sounded, "Brother, someone from the Municipal Parliament has contacted me regarding your compensation for the battle.
They've already deposited the items with the Wansheng Corporation, and you can pick them up at any time.
Additionally, the Municipal Parliament will provide three years' worth of cultivation resources and asked when you'd like to sign the agreement. You can set a suitable time."
Chen Chuan calmly replied, "Tell them there's no need to sign the agreement. Just let them know they should provide the resources."
This agreement was a one-sided commitment from the Municipal Parliament. Even if he didn't sign it, the Parliament would still give him what they promised. If they didn't, he could go to them at any time, and Long Xiang had guaranteed it, so the Parliament wouldn't dare to back out.
He actually knew what they were planning. They wanted to use these resources to tie him down, so he wouldn't cause trouble for them temporarily, and they could accumulate strength and buy time for themselves. But now, he also had many areas he needed to study, and in the end, it would depend on who accumulated more power.
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(End of Chapter)
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