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Chapter 798: Understanding the Agreement
Chapter 798: Understanding the Agreement
Chen Chuan picked up the document and skimmed through it, noticing that most of the listed items were restrictions and constraints on National-level Fighters.
"National-level Fighter" is the official term for a Fighter in the government's lexicon.
The document outlined various restrictions on the use of power. For instance, one clause stated that National-level Fighters, within the city and its surrounding areas, must not use large-scale destructive power or cause harm or threats to others without explicit authorization and only in emergency situations.
What constitutes an emergency? Large-scale riots, rebellions, major accidents, and severe public security issues are typically handled locally. Only when it escalates to matters of national security, war, localized natural disasters, or hostile force invasions does it become an emergency.
Additionally, when National-level Fighters are active in Central City and its vicinity, their movements must be recorded by public security and administrative supervision departments.
At first glance, the restrictions seemed stringent, but Chen Chuan noticed that most of the binding agreements applied to activities within urban areas.
In reality, most Fighters don't operate within city limits. Even someone like Principal Yao, who works at Wu Yi Academy, is stationed in the Convergence Zone year-round.
Chen Chuan's thoughts turned, considering that Fighters need more energy for their cultivation, and the Convergence Zone is the best place for that. Combined with the agreement's provisions, it's no wonder Central City in Jinbei Province rarely sees Fighters. Likely, other Central Cities have similar situations.
However, this arrangement isn't necessarily without benefits. Fighters possess immense destructive power, and their families and close associates mostly reside within these urban areas. While these agreements constrain the Fighters, they also protect their loved ones and those with close ties to them.
Overall, the coordination and safety control measures are more advantageous than detrimental.
Moreover, the document isn't solely about restrictions. Considering the peculiarities and shortcomings of National-level Fighters, they might encounter special situations. To safeguard their interests, they can make advance requests, and if necessary, these can be incorporated into local laws and agreement clauses, allowing for the adjustment and modification of departmental agreement details.
After finishing the document, Chen Chuan noticed a line at the end and asked, "Is this the Fifth Tier?"
Can Miao replied, "Yes, National-level Fighters usually start with the Sixth Tier when signing agreements for the first time. This tier has even stricter bindings and regulations.
For instance, National-level Fighters must submit regular cultivation reports to facilitate government supervision and record-keeping.
Additionally, they are required to undergo mental and psychological assessments periodically to determine if they've been influenced by external factors during their cultivation, if they've experienced psychological issues, or if they exhibit symptoms of transgressive cognitive abnormalities."
"Transgressive cognitive abnormalities?"
Can Miao explained, "The usual interpretation is that after breaking through their limits, National-level Fighters may develop a sense of having metamorphosed into a different being. They might no longer identify with their home country or ethnic group, leading to feelings of contempt and discrimination.
Such individuals can easily resonate psychologically with some beings in the Convergence Zone and certain existences on the other side. If not intervened in time, they might cause severe harm to the world.
In the past century, there have been numerous cases, and throughout history, such individuals were not uncommon. Therefore, countries worldwide are currently paying close attention to this issue and have their respective solutions."
Chen Chuan nodded slightly, understanding that this situation was highly probable.
Especially for those cultivating the "Divine Visage" or "Unusual Form," as their cultivation deepens, if they fail to maintain their "True Form," they might no longer consider themselves human. This is still manageable. However, if they identify with the existences on the other side, it could lead to dire consequences.
Can Miao continued, "For such high-level binding agreements, a period of observation is required, which could be a few months or even years, before the constraint level can be lowered.
However, considering your position in the government and your outstanding contributions, along with your consistent restraint in the face of external forces even after becoming a National-level Fighter, the authorities, after careful deliberation, have granted you the Fifth Tier."
Chen Chuan understood, and this information aligned with what Teacher Xue had mentioned. He looked at Can Miao and said, "I have a question."
Can Miao politely responded, "Please, go ahead. We are here to communicate with you, and we will strive to address your requests and suggestions."
Chen Chuan placed the document on the table and said, "Regarding my Infinite Defense Certificate, will it still be effective within the framework of this agreement?"
Can Miao smiled and then turned serious, "I can assure you that your Infinite Defense Certificate is not bound by the agreement. You can use it when facing direct threats or infringements."
He paused and added, "National-level Fighters without such a certificate are subject to the agreement and cannot take actions beyond its scope.
Action: Chen Chuan's gaze flickered, and he understood that this was likely a form of consideration from the Great Prosperity government for one of their own.
Since he was a graduate of the Wu Yi Academy, the government, while imposing restrictions on him publicly, had intentionally left a loophole.
Under the constraints of the agreement, a fighter with a defense certificate would have a clear advantage in both internal and external struggles.
Can Miao, seeing that he had no further questions, said, "Mr. Chen, do you have any other questions?"
Chen Chuan replied, "I have no questions for now."
Can Miao said, "We have detailed contact information on the form we provided. If you encounter any issues in the future, you can reach out to our council, and we will assist in answering or resolving them."
Then, regarding the Infinite Defense Certificate, we would like to inform you in advance of a message. Considering your outstanding contributions to the state during the Jinbei Dao Convergence Zone war, the state may bestow upon you the highest-level defense certificate, the Alpha Certificate, for life."
Chen Chuan's expression shifted slightly upon hearing this news, and he nodded, saying, "Thank you for the information." This was good news, as the Beta Certificate was only valid for ten years, while the Alpha Certificate was a lifetime possession, making it unnecessary to take the exam again.
Can Miao nodded, "You're welcome. Now, Mr. Chen, since you have no further questions, we can proceed with the agreement signing. But before that, we want to ask one more thing: do you need to include any special circumstances in the clauses?"
Chen Chuan understood what he meant by special circumstances—the things he had abandoned or embraced during his limit-breaking process, which might only affect himself and have no impact on those around him. He replied, "I don't need to."
Can Miao nodded, indicating that Mr. Chen's abandoned or embraced things likely only concerned himself and had no influence on others. Without further ado, he took a scroll from his assistant's hands and placed it on the table, slowly unfurling it before Chen Chuan.
As the scroll opened, intricate and beautiful Mystic Rite patterns emerged, accompanied by a faint fragrance. The specific constraint agreements Chen Chuan had previously seen were meticulously transcribed in regular brushstrokes.
The assistant handed him a brush dipped in ink, and Can Miao gestured to a specific spot, "Mr. Chen, just sign your name here."
Chen Chuan took the brush, and although he didn't usually use brushes, as a fighter, he had precise control over every muscle in his body. He quickly adapted to it and wrote his name in the designated spot for signatures.
In the instant he finished writing, he felt as if something was seeping into his spirit. Simultaneously, he noticed a barely perceptible dot-like pattern forming on the tiger's mouth area of his palms.
This was a spiritual imprint-like mark, invisible under normal circumstances but easily detectable with spiritual energy.
Can Miao, seeing that Chen Chuan had signed the agreement, relaxed visibly. He smiled and said, "Thank you for your cooperation, Mr. Chen.
However, I want to clarify one point beforehand: the fighter's biological field domain will always reject and assimilate the ritual, causing its effects to diminish. To prevent invalidation, this agreement must be renewed annually.
If you violate or cross any boundaries, the Mystic Rite will increase its restraint on you, and the harm it inflicts on you will be more profound. The National Highest Security Advisory Council retains the right to interpret the situation."
After explaining this, he continued, "Regarding the ritual, let me clarify a few things." He gestured to several masked individuals in the corner, "One of them will explain."
One of the masked individuals stepped forward, "I'll explain the situation to Mr. Chen. These clauses cannot be circumvented. Once the agreement is signed, it becomes a genuine constraint. Any violation will immediately cause harm to your body and spirit.
The Mystic Rite will draw upon your life energy to become a restraining force. The more you violate, the greater the restraint and the deeper the harm inflicted. So, please try not to violate the agreement."
Chen Chuan understood that the most crucial aspect for a fighter was their self-generated life energy. In this type of agreement, as it utilized one's own power, the more one struggled, the greater the depletion.
The masked individual added, "However, in the face of urgent danger, there's no need to worry. The Mystic Rite responds to your psychological perception. When you genuinely encounter a situation or someone exploits the constraints to target you, the agreement won't restrict your strength."
Chen Chuan, upon hearing this explanation, pondered for a moment and asked the individual, "If that's the case, I have a question: I know there are ways to deceive one's psychological perception. What if I encounter such a situation? Will the agreement still function properly?"
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