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Chapter 819: A Different Path of the Heart
Chapter 819: A Different Path of the Heart
Some of the guests on High Stone Island received news of a banquet being held on the island within half an hour of Chen Chuan's arrival.
Those who came here were all people of status and identity, although they might be curious about the nearby Fighter, they would not rudelyly intrude them.
But the Fighters represented true power, and naturally possessed a certain status, so even if they could not see them, the cour number of invitations for banquets and traditional feasts would still be sent out.
Chen Chuan had no interest in this, and the self-power had grown a little bit, which was enough to make him obsessed. These matters could be participated in when he was resting, but would not occupy his main time.
Although he was only practicing one of the Grand Bright Style at present, he found that even if only this one was practiced, it could give him a firm and slow improvement, and the end was not yet in sight.
It did not matter whether it was the Grand Bright Style or the Great Sky Style, for some Fighters were only proficient in one of the two, while the others only assisted, for just these were enough to delve deeply and explore their potential and strengths.
When Mr. Wind imparted these to him, it was not to have him master all, but to have him choose the most suitable one or a few of the two for himself from among these, and to practice these with emphasis.
Chen Chuan knew this, and he was not the same as them, the unprecedented foundation had given him enough confidence, and he might be capable of completing this set of the Grand styles.
But in contrast, to this, the resources would be more required here, only practicing one of the Grand Styles would require a significant investment, and if all the Grand styles were to be practiced, it seemed almost impossible at present, but these could be temporarily put aside, to first complete what could be completed, and slowly think of ways to achieve the rest.
Because he was immersed in cultivation, he did not respond to the outside invitation, but his topic about the island was not stopped, indeed, for a mysterious and powerful Fighter was right there, and this could not be ignored in a gathering of guests.
A few days later, another imported ball was held on the island, Chu An danced a dance, although he did not like it much, it was a necessary social activity for him in this circle, and as a Fighter, his strong physical constitution allowed him to be distracted and still perform the most complicated movements without much trouble.
After the dance, people chatted in small groups, and the topic of God Worship was inadvertently brought up, involving a lot of old religious knowledge.
Chu An started by listening, but later he was unconsciously drawn in, he had not actually seen much of these things before, but wondered why they kept popping up in his mind, as if his teacher had said? Or was it something he had seen before?
But he described it more vividly than the things he had heard, making the bloody and violent massacres, and the detailed steps of various rituals.
This attracted a large number of people, not only the curious young people, but also some wealthy and political figures who were listening from afar.
Now, because of the fall of the old empires and the collapse of the old imperial courts, only many achievements remained in the hands of other countries.
But mysticism still prevailed worldwide, especially various anomalies, urban legends, and the existence of secret rituals could not be ignored.
Now, there were secret organizations of various sizes in different parts of the world, some upper-class individuals were participants and promoters, and some people within the governments of various countries were believers of small religions or even cults.
But in the East Continent, the governments severely cracked down it, but overseas, on the isolated island, the secret ritual spies were listened to, and gave a different kind of excitement, many people gathered to listen closer.
Chu An felt more excited, as if a force was pushing him, and as a Fighter, he could feel something was wrong, but when he spoke, it felt physically and mentally very pleasant, and the aberrant organization was also excited, so he could not stop, and did not want to stop.
Just as he was gradually speaking, out of nowhere, an old man came closer, tapped his shoulder, and he could not help being startled out of that state.
He said, “Teacher? ” he noticed that his disciples were different from usual, and believed that it was worth making friends with the people around, but if there was no real matter, he did not want to come and casually interrupt.
He said, “Come with me.” Chu An apologized to those around and exchanged contact information with a few people, and followed the old man out, outside, he became more alert and asked, “Teacher, where are we going? ”
The old man said, “Today, I am taking you to meet someone.” He looked at Chu an, “If it goes well, I can introduce you to the Fusion Sect.” “The? ”
“Fusion?”
Chu An felt surprised, his teacher was a member of the Polishing Sect, and he had hung a name, thought he was about to officially join it, but now, to join the Fusion Sect?
"Because of your older siblings, one of them will surely join the Polishing Sect. The family's resources, whether within the sect or in the company, will naturally favor them. If you were to join as well, the opportunities and resources available to you would be limited, and you would struggle to stand out."
The elder spoke in a solemn tone, "However, if you join the Fusion Sect and take a different path, you might have a chance to rise. Even if it's just for the sake of diversifying investments, the family will still support you to some extent, rather than treating you as a backup option."
"There's also a place that suits you well—the Fusion Sect's secret teachings. It can greatly compensate for your original shortcomings. Perhaps a path that seemed impossible for you before might now become feasible."
Chu An felt a bit resistant. Being accepted into the Polishing Sect was a natural proof of being an elite. If he didn't join, it would be like admitting defeat, and he didn't want that. Yet, a voice inside him urged him to take this path, a path that might be better for him. Only strength was real and tangible, regardless of the chosen path.
The elder was about to offer some words of encouragement, but seeing that Chu An didn't seem to have any objections, he remained silent. They arrived at a villa, where a guard at the entrance performed a brief check before allowing them into the living room. Inside, a man dressed in an imported ball gown and wearing a ghost mask sat waiting for them.
As the two entered, the elder addressed the man as "Mr. Wind."
Mr. Wind invited them to sit and said to the elder, "Since you've brought him, Brother Zhan, we won't need to conduct any tests or trials. However, to join the Fusion Sect, there is a simple test to pass."
Mr. Wind reached out towards a nearby lamp, and from beneath the lampshade, a centipede-like insect crawled out. It was long, black, and slender, its leg-like antennae crawling chaotically onto the back of his hand.
He turned to Chu An and said, "Extend your hand."
Chu An complied, and as he reached out, the insect naturally crawled onto his hand. Mr. Wind said, "Eat it."
"Eat it?" Chu An was taken aback. He felt the wriggling limbs and a tingling sensation on his skin, and his stomach churned with disgust.
Mr. Wind didn't repeat himself; he simply sat and watched.
Chu An glanced at the elder, but he, too, remained silent, offering no hints.
Chu An's expression became slightly unnatural. Although he was uncomfortable, he had the endurance to bear it. Strangely, despite his aversion to the insect, he detected a sweet fragrance emanating from it. So, he brought it closer to his mouth.
He pondered how to eat it, but the insect moved swiftly, crawling into his mouth. He felt its antennae crawling over his teeth and then pricking his tongue. It quickly descended his throat and esophagus, eventually reaching his stomach.
Chu An couldn't help but furrow his brows slightly.
After a while, seeing no reaction from Chu An, Mr. Wind said, "Your disciple here has quite some endurance."
"Isn't high endurance a good thing?" the elder asked.
"No," Mr. Wind replied. "High endurance indicates he can accommodate higher-level fusion substances."
Mr. Wind turned his attention to Chu An. "In our Fusion Sect, we don't fear any inherent flaws. In our belief, no living being or existence is born without flaws. This is true for us and for the beings on the other side of the world.
But it's not a problem. We compensate for our flaws through acquired means and fusion, striving for perfection. This is the very pursuit of our Fusion Sect.
You're joining a bit late, but it's not an issue. Our Fusion Sect has been passed down since ancient times, and we have various branches worldwide. If your endurance is sufficient, we can meticulously plan a suitable fusion path for you. If you succeed at each step, you might break through to even higher realms."
Chu An hesitated for a moment, then stood up and bowed respectfully, saying, "Please guide me, Teacher Wind."
"In our sect, we don't use the term 'teacher.' Instead, seniors guide and teach the juniors. I can introduce you to the sect and instruct you in our secret teachings and knowledge."
The elder spoke up, "We will provide some financial support to you, Mr. Wind, and your sect."
Mr. Wind promptly produced a name card and handed it to the elder. "This is my account at Prosperous Wealth Bank. Just transfer the funds to this account."
The elder took the card and assured him, "It will be done by tomorrow at the latest."
Mr. Wind was in a good mood, appreciating the elder's efficiency. "I also have the fusion materials your disciple will need. I'll be staying on the island for a month, and during this time, I'll guide and train him." He paused, as if remembering something, and added, "A fighter has recently arrived on the island, haven't you heard?"
"Yes," the elder replied.
"Good," said Mr. Wind. "I've received information that this fighter might be from the Pure Sect. It's best if you stay away from him."
Chu An's heart tightened, and he asked, "Are the Pure Sect and the Fusion Sect enemies?"
"Not exactly enemies," Mr. Wind explained, "but our ideologies clash, leading to inevitable conflicts. If you provoke him, the sect won't intervene on your behalf. Of course, he won't bother you without reason, as most people aren't qualified to do so."
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(End of Chapter)
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