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Chapter 830: The Search for Self-Perfection
Chapter 830: The Search for Self-Perfection
Upon hearing Chen Chuan directly pointing out flaws in her combat techniques, Fang Zhuoying showed no signs of denial or embarrassment. Instead, she earnestly sought his guidance, "Please, Mr. Chen, I'd be grateful for your advice!"
She was well aware that at the level of a fighter, one would possess extraordinary insights and perceptions regarding combat techniques.
The Uninterrupted School emphasized the relentless pursuit of self-improvement, seeking out flaws in debates, daily cultivation, and confrontations. This philosophy could be applied regardless of one's level, which was why she welcomed others pointing out her shortcomings.
"Examining and rectifying one's weaknesses is indeed the right approach," Chen Chuan said, "but in practical application, whether one truly adheres to this principle requires countless trials and tempering. The challenge lies in determining whether what is being rectified is genuinely one's weakness, and the ability to discern and judge is crucial."
Fang Zhuoying nodded in agreement, understanding Chen Chuan's words. She knew that a fighter's apparent improvement might not necessarily mean that they had corrected their mistakes and flaws. Sometimes, these flaws were not immediately visible, leading one to believe that they had filled a gap, only to realize later that it was a result of their impatience for quick gains and might not contribute to long-term growth.
The Uninterrupted School's predecessors had their own theories on this matter, but due to their limited understanding, they lacked specific methods. Even Fang Zhuoying herself couldn't explain it clearly, only vaguely grasping the concept.
This, in itself, could be considered a deficiency. But upon hearing Chen Chuan's words, she had a strong feeling that the opportunity to fill this gap might have arrived.
"What is beneficial, and what is detrimental?" Chen Chuan continued, "Different seekers have different perspectives and answers, and there is no universal standard. I believe the elders understand this better than us, but there is a way to clearly show them how certain changes during their cultivation will affect them."
Fang Zhuoying looked at Chen Chuan with utmost sincerity and asked, "Mr. Chen, how can this be done?"
"It's simple," Chen Chuan replied, "use one flaw to counter another, using interruption to achieve uninterruptedness." He then explained a breathing method derived from the modified Qi point breathing technique, which allowed one to deeply examine their own shortcomings.
Upon hearing this, Fang Zhuoying immediately recognized it as a breathing technique that enabled one to scrutinize their own flaws.
As the transmutation organization within the body evolved in a particular direction, it would provide feedback in other areas, indicating that certain actions would inevitably have consequences elsewhere. There was no such thing as eliminating flaws; they merely transformed continuously.
With this knowledge, one could seek guidance from teachers or engage in self-cultivation, making judgments based on their needs and choosing their path, rather than blindly focusing on eliminating flaws.
There was no such thing as an uninterrupted technique in the world; filling one gap would inevitably create another. This aspect, which the Uninterrupted School couldn't address or explain, had now been resolved.
It could be said that a new path had been paved.
Fang Zhuoying felt genuine admiration for Chen Chuan. He had instantly deduced all this after merely observing the students' confrontations and perhaps learning a little from Yu Zhen. This was indeed befitting of a fighter.
However, not every fighter could achieve this level of insight.
Chen Chuan had deeply experienced Yu Zhen's demonstrated skills in his memories, understanding the characteristics of this fighting heritage and his own Zhou Yuan's Vigorous Qi Method, which allowed him to effortlessly perceive and observe its strengths and weaknesses.
If it were someone else, they might be able to compensate, but they would likely make more changes, and it would be impossible to address the shortcomings with just a simple breathing technique that seamlessly integrated into the original skills and theories.
The notebook had been given to the teacher by this body's mother, and now he was returning the favor.
"Mr. Chen, I don't know how long you'll be staying in Barkut, but I'd like to extend my hospitality for as long as possible," Fang Zhuoying said.
Chen Chuan replied, "I'll be staying in Besa Khanate for a few days, but not too long." He carefully put away the notebook, stood up, and bowed slightly, "Thank you, Elder, for your guidance. I'll take my leave for now."
After Fang Zhuoying stood up, she respectfully returned the bow.
Chen Chuan, not wanting to reveal his identity, declined Fang Zhuoying's offer to see him off. He left the bowl tent alone and headed towards the mercenary squad.
Just then, a loud shout echoed through the crowd, and everyone, including the members of the mercenary squad, dropped to the ground, touching their foreheads to the ground.
These people were all natives of Barkut.
A small airship, continuously emitting colored smoke and resembling an elliptical hot air balloon, flew overhead, with a boat-shaped blue gondola hanging beneath it. As it passed by, those on the ground remained motionless.
Chen Chuan watched as the object flew away, and only after it had disappeared did the people stand up. The leader of the squad approached and explained, "That's their guardian deity, the current fighter in Barkut Capital City."
At that moment, someone from the mercenary squad shouted something at them.
Chen Chuan asked, "What did he say?"
The leader replied, "He said that as soon as the gentleman arrived, they saw their guardian deity, and they wish you good luck." But inwardly, he felt a bit disdainful. The fighter was right in front of him, and they still needed to wish him luck?
Chen Chuan turned his head and said thank you to the squad member. The man obviously understood the words and happily raised the gun in his hand.
Chen Chuan looked again at the distant flying object, but he knew that this person's appearance here was not a coincidence. His arrival here meant that the Great Shun government had definitely communicated with the upper echelons of the Besa Khanate beforehand, especially since the other party's fighter would have prepared accordingly.
This was the other party's way of showing that they already knew he had arrived, so they came over to greet him.
After some thought, Chen Chuan decided that once his own matters were settled, he could proceed with another task. He instructed the leader to send a telegram to locate the contact person. Regarding this person, Chen Chuan had no need to hide anything, as this person was essentially exposing his identity as an agent of the Tongwu Bureau.
The leader was very efficient, and after half an hour, the contact person arrived. He greeted Chen Chuan with a hint of respect, saying, "Mr. Chen, I was ordered to come and brief you on the situation."
Chen Chuan asked, "I've heard about the general situation. It's about an item sent from the Northern Alliance of Norland that was seized by opposing forces while passing through here, right?"
The contact person replied, "Yes, this item has some special characteristics, so it wasn't transported by air but by land. The journey was smooth initially, but problems arose when it reached the Besa Khanate."
Although the Besa Khanate's territory appeared quite vast, its population was relatively small. Since the New Era, only three fighters had emerged, and with the strong support of the Great Shun government, they had managed to avoid being annexed by the Paranio Faith Region.
One of the three fighters leaned towards the Western Continent in terms of political stance and was ostracized by the other two. Another was a staunch supporter of local interests and was very dissatisfied with the Besa Khanate's close ties to Great Shun, often criticizing them.
When the item arrived, the fighter who favored Great Shun was in charge, and everything should have gone smoothly. However, the other fighter directly seized the item and demanded that Great Shun agree to his conditions before returning it. The fighter who supported Great Shun did not want to create a dispute, so he opted to resolve the issue through negotiation and requested some time. As a result, the matter had been stalled for two months.
Chen Chuan understood the situation. Fighters were indeed reluctant to take action lightly, especially when both were from the same country. If the fighter who supported Great Shun took action, it would not only be a personal sacrifice but would also tarnish his reputation.
However, the Great Shun government's patience was limited, and even if Chen Chuan hadn't come, they would have eventually sent someone to handle the matter.
Chen Chuan asked, "What is the item?"
The contact person replied, "It's a fragment of a jade tablet, taken out of the country by a relative of the previous dynasty's royal family. As a precious item from the Eastern Continent, it was placed in the offering hall of the Western Continent's emperor."
At that moment, Chen Chuan suddenly realized something.
"The Nine Unification Jade?"
The contact person nodded.
"It's this item."
Chen Chuan immediately understood the significance. During the first old dynasty period of the Eastern Continent, the Nine Unification Jade symbolized authority and was created from a white jade that appeared in the sky during a grand ceremony, followed by lightning carving the text and gold and fire decorating it.
However, just over three hundred years later, the jade was shattered during a palace coup, reportedly breaking into six pieces. Since then, any old dynasty that possessed the jade would use it to declare their legitimacy.
It was believed that the jade was a high-level and unique relic, which would become active and calm during the alternating periods of stagnation and change. The shattering of the jade marked the beginning of a long period of stagnation in history.
The contact person continued, "The Great Shun government has negotiated with Norland several times and offered various benefits to retrieve the item. This back-and-forth has been going on for over thirty years, facing numerous obstacles. Finally, last year, Norland agreed to return the item..."
Chen Chuan learned from the contact person that there was significant internal opposition within Norland regarding the return of the item. The journey had been fraught with challenges, and the situation was extremely complex. Being held up here could be considered a continuation of these complications.
Chen Chuan asked, "Where is the item now?"
The contact person immediately took out a map and pointed to a marked area.
"It's here. We have informants and undercover agents within the Besa Khanate. According to intelligence, the fighter is in Shahrhan, Wind Desert Region."
Chen Chuan glanced at the map, knowing that the longer he stayed, the higher the risk of exposure. He had to act quickly. Without hesitation, he said, "Good, I'll go and retrieve the item now."
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(End of Chapter)
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