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Chapter 809: Time-Shifting and Seeking
Chapter 809: Time-Shifting and Seeking
Feng Heshou didn't show any interest in the Imperial Fish, and instead, he focused on the meat and rice in front of him, a gesture of hospitality for Chen Chuan.
As they ate, neither spoke, adhering to the ancient principle of silence during meals.
Chen Chuan didn't have any reservations, but as a guest, he respected the host's customs.
After finishing the Imperial Fish, Feng Heshou felt a warm sensation throughout his body, and his Altered Organization seemed to have become somewhat lazier, The banquet dish was indeed exceptional, and the combination of various ingredients seemed to enhance their nutritional value even further.
He recalled Mr. Zuan mentioning a Fighter in the Pure School who was especially skilled in preparing ingredients. Even if the ingredients originally lacked nutrition, with the right combination of medicinal herbs, their effectiveness could be enhanced, and sometimes even exceeded expectations.
If he didn't have this skill, he could only rely on the nutritional value of the ingredients themselves.
This meal satisfied him, replenishing the energy he had expended. In reality, they hadn't fought for a long time.
Feng Heshou, seeing that Chen Chuan had finished, put down his chopsticks and instructed the waiter to clear the bowls and bring a basin of clear water and a hand towel for both of them to wash up.
After they finished cleaning up, the waiter served each of them a cup of Fragrant Dew.
Chen Chuan asked, "Feng Heshou, were these ingredients obtained from the Rift?"
Feng Heshou replied, "Yes, in our Wave Pavilion, these are usually prepared by seniors for their juniors. Once a new Blade Master emerges, he inherits the position of the Pavilion Master. The previous Pavilion Master then enters the Rift, resides there permanently, and engages in daily battles with the entities on the other side."
He continued, "If it's just to supply one or two people and not for the pursuit of special ingredients, our Wave Pavilion still has sufficient resources. We even have surplus that can be exchanged with other Pavilions or sold to external powers and organizations that require them."
Chen Chuan nodded slightly. He knew that some ingredients, despite losing their nutritional value, were still very useful for ordinary Fighters. In the old era, some royal families and nobles highly valued these ingredients and were willing to pay a high price for them.
"The ingredients I used in my past cultivation were provided by my teacher, the previous Pavilion Master. If my disciple becomes a Blade Master, I will step down as the Pavilion Master and go into the depths of the Rift. This is not only for my cultivation but also to prepare these for my disciple until the day I make my decision arrives."
Chen Chuan understood his intention. Fighters had long lifespans, and after retiring from secular duties, they had ample time to focus on this task, allowing future generations to rely on the support and assistance of their predecessors.
However, this model was not stable. If any generation encountered problems, the new Pavilion Master would have to take on this task themselves. If they also became entangled, it could potentially lead to the end of the lineage.
In the new era, things were entirely different. The army stationed at Fusion Land and the World Ring provided regular cleaning, and many Fighters guarded the forefront, ensuring that the entities from the other side and the creatures in Fusion Land were eliminated daily.
Additionally, the nation could produce medicine and high-energy nutritional supplements, which were far beyond what a single Fighter could achieve through personal hunting.
At this moment, two attendants came forward, replaced the incense in the stove, and opened the curtains on both sides, revealing the Crimson Blossom Trees planted outside, the bamboo forest below, and the distant sea.
Feng Heshou said, "Our Wave Pavilion has been passed down for 632 years. The earliest person to establish a pavilion overseas was the Eastern Continent Grand Master Hongfa, who was mentioned 800 years ago. Subsequently, the Eastern Continent Forefather and others came to the overseas region, where they branched out and, after a long process of elimination, established the twenty-one lineages.
However, in the following hundreds of years, the number of lineages decreased without any increase.
Over a hundred years ago, as far as I know, there were seven remaining lineages, but now, there are fewer than half of that number.
Apart from the dangers encountered within the lineage, another reason is that the Grand Alliance established the World Ring, which, while blocking continuous invasions from the outside, also affected our Rift.
The quantity of ingredients we can obtain has significantly decreased, often requiring us to venture into very dangerous places to acquire them. The increased travel time means that even if we bring the items back, their nutritional value will greatly diminish, necessitating more frequent expeditions.
This is highly inconvenient, so the rate of lineage decrease in the past hundred years has been much faster than in the past few hundred years. Our Wave Pavilion has managed to survive due to my teacher, who was still around ten years ago, but now, his whereabouts are unknown."
Chen Chuan glanced at him, and his unknown whereabouts likely meant he was either trapped deep within or pursuing the path of the first Pavilion Master.
"Among the three remaining Pavilions, including our Wave Pavilion, if we continue with the old ways, the best estimate is that we can only sustain ourselves for another decade or two. If we don't join the nation or some system, the ultimate outcome will be extinction."
Feng Heshou looked at Chen Chuan and said, "So, I had to make a choice."
As he spoke, he took a slight step back and bowed slightly towards Chen Chuan.
"Please also inform the Dachun government that I am willing to accept their terms and join them as an affiliate."
Chen Chuan straightened his posture and nodded, "I will convey your message to them."
Feng Heshou bowed again, "Then, I'll leave it to you."
After straightening up, he glanced at the Snow Lady Sword by Chen Chuan's side, "After becoming a fighter, your sword should not have been tempered yet."
Chen Chuan didn't hide the fact, "I haven't had the chance to do that yet."
Feng Heshou said, "Our Wave Pavilion has been refining sword techniques for over six hundred years, and we value our blades greatly. We also have many techniques and methods to enhance the quality of blades.
If you don't mind, I can provide you with some materials and special minerals, which might be of help to you."
Chen Chuan replied, "That would be perfect."
Since the other party had taken the initiative to offer, he wouldn't refuse. To be frank, he had come here as a communicator and witness.
Feng Heshou was also concerned about the Dachun government's promises, and with his guarantee, he could feel more at ease. These were the rewards given to him.
"Wave Pavilion has been passed down for over six hundred years, and we've developed numerous methods for forging swords. There are essentially two sets of methods: the internal method involves using one's own altered organization and spirit to nurture the blade over a long time, constantly sharpening it through killing and combat, without the addition of any external objects.
This method takes a longer time and causes more damage to the blade, even though it can self-repair. Some damage is difficult to compensate for, so the external refining method gradually became the mainstream, with the internal method serving as a supplementary practice."
"We brought various materials and minerals from the rift to nurture the blades. This is similar to fighters acquiring ingredients and nutritional items, but the process is not that simple. It requires special techniques and conditions for tempering.
In our pavilion, we have accumulated a considerable amount of these materials over the generations, which we can provide to you. Additionally, we have a blade nurturing chamber that we can lend to you, hoping that you won't refuse."
Chen Chuan said, "Then I won't be able to refuse. Hmm, is there a telegraph on the island? I need to send a message to the rear first."
On the airship during his journey, the Distant Sea Exploration Group had already greeted him, and they would dispatch a warship to follow and wait outside for a day. If things went smoothly, he would use the pre-arranged telegraph code to send a message back. They would naturally understand his intentions.
If no message was sent back, they would gather warships and bombard the entire island with intense firepower.
"There is a telegraph," Feng Heshou said, and he instructed a servant to take Chen Chuan to the telegraph room.
After arriving, Chen Chuan sent out the encrypted telegram and informed the other side that he had some matters to attend to and would be returning a bit later, asking them to wait a little longer.
The other side quickly responded, saying they would wait for three days at sea.
After confirming, Feng Heshou led Chen Chuan to the blade nurturing chamber. On the way, he asked, "Mr. Fenghe, do you know about the Tranquil Dawn Pavilion and the Wind Forest Pavilion?"
Feng Heshou replied, "Regarding the situation at sea, our Wave Pavilion doesn't have much interaction with them. In the past, we would express unified opinions when facing external pressures, but there has been almost no communication for the past twenty years.
If you want to ask about their choices, I'll share my personal opinion. The Wind Forest Pavilion has deep connections with the Linakses Federation, and regardless of their willingness, their island's location doesn't allow them to turn towards Dachun. They made their choice a long time ago.
As for the Tranquil Dawn Pavilion, I can't say for sure. Their pavilion master, Moon Hermitage, often acts without considering the consequences. In the past, he was the most active sword master at sea, appearing multiple times in public, which made the Tranquil Dawn Pavilion a force to be reckoned with. His main disciple had repeatedly rejected offers from the Ferris Wheel Corporation, but I believe he will eventually have to make a choice."
Chen Chuan nodded. The situation with the Tranquil Dawn Pavilion was hard to predict. It seemed like they wanted to stick to their old ways, maintain their independence, and not rely on anyone. That was probably why they were so persistent in searching for the Single Stream Pavilion's rift.
If they acquired it, and with a well-trained fighter, their current predicament might be somewhat resolved, but it wouldn't fundamentally solve the problem; it would only delay it.
Furthermore, the elite disciples of the Tranquil Dawn Pavilion were almost all killed in the previous conflict with Chen Chuan, so it was difficult to predict their final choice.
As Chen Chuan was thinking about this, Feng Heshou stopped in front of a door and said, "Mr. Chen, we've arrived at the blade nurturing chamber." He extended his hand and slowly pushed open the heavy sliding door, then gestured for Chen Chuan to enter, saying, "Mr. Chen, please."
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