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Chapter 800: Observing the Law and Choosing a Path
Chapter 800: Observing the Law and Choosing a Path
The woman lit a cigarette and took a puff, supporting her elbow with the hand holding the cigarette. "What's the plan, boss?" she asked.
The middle-aged man spoke in a deep voice, "The simplest and most direct method is to eliminate the physical body. But since it's an internal matter within the Pure Sect, even if we succeed, the Pure Sect won't let it go unchallenged. The best approach is a fair battle, where the losing side backs down, preventing it from escalating into a conflict between the two sects."
The woman bluntly responded, "Not to be rude, boss, but your idea is too idealistic. Why would Director Chen even pay attention to you? Even if he agrees, the Pure Sect won't."
Just as the middle-aged man was about to say something, the field domain screen in front of them suddenly flickered. "Another interference," the woman said. "Let's go check it out."
An agent lifted the curtain and stepped outside, and immediately, a gust of wind carrying dust and sand rushed in. But as it entered the room, it seemed to hit an invisible barrier, unable to disturb anything inside.
Outside, beneath them, was a giant creature crawling like a lizard, supporting the wooden structure they were in—a three-story-tall building. Looking around, they saw red sandstone buildings and dust flying everywhere.
They were in the Convergence Zone.
In the distance, a mist glowing with colorful light approached, and wherever it passed, hard rocks shattered, turning into scattered gravel on the ground.
The woman saw the reflection of the rainbow on the agent's goggles and narrowed her eyes. She turned back and said, "Boss, it's the Rainbow Barrier! We can't handle this."
The middle-aged man immediately picked up a book from the table in front of him and began reading aloud in a deep voice, his emotions rich and full.
"'...Under the soft moonlight, Mordi arrived at the familiar stone bridge. He peered through the gaps in the wild grapevines, gazing up at the second floor through the horizontal branches of the birch tree. He could imagine the fantastical figure behind the window and those captivating green eyes...'"
His fierce and burly appearance contrasted sharply with his sentimental tone, giving everyone goosebumps. The agents and the woman could only wait, feeling numb.
After a few words, the middle-aged man suddenly stopped reading, closed the book, and walked out. He disappeared in a flash, and a moment later, a flickering light appeared outside. It seemed like only an instant had passed when he reappeared at the entrance, took a few steps, and sat back down on the sofa, naturally continuing the conversation:
"That was just my ideal scenario. When it comes to ideas, we can be bolder at the start. If it doesn't work, we'll lure him to the Convergence Zone. There are more options there, and we can avoid a lot of trouble."
The woman said, "The strategy has potential, but how do we get him to come out?"
"A martial artist can't stay in the Central City forever. He'll come, and once he's in the Convergence Zone, everything will be easier to handle."
The woman took a drag of her cigarette, and her slender fingers tapped the ash. "That's fine, but who knows how long we'll have to wait? The Municipal Parliament has promised Director Chen three years of stable supply. If he doesn't come out for three years, will you wait that long, boss?"
The middle-aged man reassured her, "Don't worry. With Zhao Zhenye there, they won't ignore him. At most, they'll have Zhao Zhenye show up, and the Pure Sect won't be able to sit still."
The woman said thoughtfully, "That Zhao Zhenye... he might not listen to us."
The smoke in the middle-aged man's eyes started to swirl, and he said, "I'll personally talk to him."
The woman's expression turned solemn. "Boss, I'm not underestimating you, but that Zhao Zhenye is very capable. He's not our subordinate, and he might not listen to you."
"I'm not foolish. I'm not going to provoke him. Director Chen will understand what the Pure Sect is planning. We have a basis for cooperation, but this matter requires patience. We can't rush it..."
The middle-aged man looked at the field domain screen. "I might not be able to keep him here on my own. I need to think of a better solution."
In Wuding District, Chen Chuan finished his evening cultivation and was about to feed Chao Ming. The first batch of ingredients from the Municipal Parliament was nutritionally complete, so Chao Ming could only eat a little each time before entering sleep. This batch would last for about half a year.
After feeding Chao Ming, Chen Chuan was about to visit the study when he received a communication from the Inter-Realm. An Dun informed him, "A delivery from the National Express Company is on its way."
Chen Chuan's heart skipped a beat. He asked, "Where are you now?"
"We've already reached Wuding District and are on our way to your location. We estimate we'll arrive in about ten minutes."
"Good, I'll wait," Chen Chuan replied.
He instructed the security agents below to open the gate, and a few minutes later, a medium-sized delivery truck drove up the side road and stopped in the courtyard under the agents' guidance.
Action: He descended from the building and saw two ordinary-looking young men working together to unload a chest-high box from the carriage. It seemed heavy, and as they lowered it, dust rose.
One of the young men glanced at Chen Chuan, seemingly confirming his identity, then took a list and approached Chen Chuan. He saluted and handed over the list, saying, "Mr. Chen, this is your delivery. Please sign for it."
Chen Chuan took the list, saw the Wu Yi Academy's official seal, and knew it was the right item. He signed it and returned it to the young man.
The young man took it back, checked it, tore off a receipt, and asked if he needed help bringing it inside. After learning it wasn't necessary, he saluted again and returned to the vehicle, driving away.
Chen Chuan looked at the box. Inside was probably the method for Human Form cultivation. He was surprised that a courier company delivered it; their style seemed similar to the military system.
He grabbed the box's strap with a casual gesture, effortlessly lifting it, and returned to the training chamber upstairs.
He placed the box down, opened the three layers of covering and packaging, and saw a clump of field domain life, resembling a twisted vine with intertwining branches, it was motionless, seemingly in a state of suspended animation.
In an instant, Chen Chuan understood. The information was likely embedded within this field domain life. It had probably been specially prepared, and without fourth-limit field domain power to activate it, it would be impossible to discern anything.
He reached out and pressed down. After a while, the field domain life trembled, extending and dispersing its branches, simultaneously releasing a field.
The field stabilized quickly, and from its tendrils, a glow emerged, revealing a combination of text and graphical information.
This was the cultivation method for Human Form.
Chen Chuan's eyes sparkled, and in that moment, he absorbed the information. Within minutes, the field domain life withered, its body and branches turning a grayish-white.
He didn't pay attention to this but focused on the conveyed information.
It included detailed explanations of the steps, tools, and key points for Human Form cultivation.
There was more. The text also provided extensive descriptions of Divine Form and Unusual Form cultivation. It emphasized the importance of having a clear understanding of the three forms to avoid hasty decisions. Once a path is chosen and cultivation begins, there's no turning back. Changing paths is still possible at this stage.
Unusual Form cultivation primarily involves "meditation and visualization." In essence, it requires either meditating on various visualization charts passed down from the past or creating one's own unique form from within.
Most visualization charts are inherited from various religions of the past. The advantage of this approach is having a well-established path to follow and the experience of previous generations to reference. After all, many old dynasties have established their own Unusual Form systems and temples, and most of these traditions have survived to the present.
Self-creation, however, is challenging. It requires building something from nothing, which is difficult without a solid foundation. While some exceptionally talented individuals might surpass the past, they are undoubtedly a minority within a minority.
Divine Form cultivation involves venturing into the other world, where one must navigate various dangers. A slight misstep or bad luck could result in the loss of one's spirit, severely damaging one's vitality. And sometimes, it might attract the attention of certain entities.
Therefore, the text advises caution. If a cultivator's spirit and body are not strong enough, they should avoid attempting these paths lightly. Instead, Human Form cultivation is a more stable option.
Human Form cultivation is relatively easy to start. One only needs to follow the established methods and cultivate according to the school's teachings. The entry is straightforward.
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