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Chapter 839: Chasing Across the Sea
Chapter 839: Chasing Across the Sea
Inside the main cabin of the airship, Chen Chuan stood with his feet slightly apart and his arms spread wide, slowly assuming the Great Sky Meditation stance. As he guided his body through the Heaven-Earth Forge Breathing Method, a thick mist of energy began to rise from his body within just a few breaths.
Soon, he felt a sense of difficulty, as if an immense force were pulling and pressing down on him, resisting his every move. The slightest relaxation would cause the stance to collapse.
This forced him to exert even more strength, but as he did so, the pressure increased accordingly.
However, this rigorous training was precisely what he needed.
After maintaining the stance for a while, he felt his strength waning, so he retracted the pose and exhaled a scorching breath.
After a brief adjustment, he tried again, repeating this process several times.
During this process, he could sense the energy within his body being rapidly depleted, similar to when he cultivated the Great Radiance Technique.
The Great Sky Meditation was for tempering the physical body, while the Great Radiance Technique was for cultivating the spirit. Both techniques could complement each other, and practicing one alone would only yield partial results. Mr. Chen had initially taught him both sets of techniques, undoubtedly hoping that he could combine them to unleash greater power.
However, the difficulty of cultivating both techniques was undoubtedly high. The challenge of practicing was secondary; the key issue was the significant energy consumption. Chen Chuan estimated that if he practiced both simultaneously, the consumption might increase by more than double.
Currently, his battles with others required energy equivalent to a single meal. However, the energy needed for cultivation far exceeded this amount. If he didn't have the means to absorb energy from his opponents to replenish himself, he simply couldn't sustain such cultivation.
In reality, if he hadn't spent most of his time outside during this phase, the energy required for travel would have been provided by the state and the company. The food and high-energy nutritional items he carried were insufficient; it was no exaggeration to call them snacks.
Chen Chuan couldn't help but think about whether he should take on more national missions to make up for the gaps and losses.
However, as he learned more moves from the Great Sky Meditation and the Great Radiance Technique, the energy consumption would likely increase accordingly. The Fusion Land and the front end of the World Ring were essential destinations, as only there could he find sufficient supply.
There was another option: requesting more provisions from the Municipal Parliament. He hadn't done this before because if he asked for too much, exceeding the normal requirements, the Municipal Parliament would think he was intentionally making things difficult.
But now that he had signed the agreement, as long as it didn't target him, his requests were reasonable. His needs were genuine, and even if the Municipal Parliament had to supply more, they should comply. If they refused, he could also choose not to abide by the agreement, even if it meant using various measures or even force—it would be justifiable.
After a short day's journey, the airship arrived at its destination, hovering above Red Crown Island.
This was just an ordinary island in the vast ocean, without any unique scenery. The island's population was only around ten thousand, but fortunately, the climate was pleasant, and it was located on a major shipping route, making transportation relatively convenient. The Oceanic Expansion Corporation had established a port and airship mooring point here early on.
After the airship stabilized above the mooring tower, Chen Chuan exited the cabin and looked towards the only mountain on one side of the island.
According to the Administration Bureau, the He siblings lived in a village on the mountain. They had only settled there for about a year, and since they had opened a combat dojo on the island, they had already gained some fame on Red Crown Island and the nearby small islands. Many islanders came to learn from them out of admiration.
At this moment, Chen Chuan patted Chao Ming, who was following by his side, and the latter chirped and leaped into the sky, its vibrant feathers dazzling in the high altitude.
After descending from the tower, Chen Chuan declined the company of others and chose not to take a vehicle. Instead, he walked calmly along the road towards the mountain on the other side.
As he walked, he saw that the island was busy with road construction and the erection of utility poles everywhere.
Before coming here, Chen Chuan had learned a little about Red Crown Island. The island didn't have many industries. In the past, it relied on sugarcane and fruit cultivation, fishing, and shipping for income, but most of the profits were taken by the Ferris Wheel Company, leaving the islanders with only basic survival. The Ferris Wheel Company had no interest in improving the environment or the living conditions of the islanders.
After the arrival of the Oceanic Expansion Corporation, things began to change. They started constructing a port, some infrastructure, and recruited many locals, offering low-interest loans for special positions that required implants. They also established over a dozen elementary schools.
All school-aged children were required to attend, mainly teaching the only officially permitted language, Great Shunese, and prohibiting the use of Outer Oceanese and Linakses Federation languages, which the Ferris Wheel Company had previously promoted.
As Chen Chuan walked on the island, he found that although the mountain appeared high, it wasn't steep, and the entire path was gentle.
When he passed through some village gatherings, a group of children around five or six years old who had been playing stopped as soon as they saw him, staring from a distance, some unconsciously sucking on their dirty fingers.
He thought for a moment and then walked into the village. He asked an elderly man sitting in front of a house for a cup of water and inquired about the route ahead. After that, he distributed the snacks and candies he had prepared to the children, who squealed with delight. He sat there for a while before leaving.
After walking for another two hours, he climbed a slightly steep slope and came across a vast expanse of lush green highlands. In the distance, a village with red-tiled roofs and white walls came into view, housing a population of around a thousand. The buildings were scattered, with some even perched on the yellowish mountain ridges.
At that moment, he could see a group of people practicing martial arts in the open space in front of the village.
The instructors were a man and a woman. The man appeared to be in his thirties, with a square face, a sturdy build, and a masculine aura. His skin was slightly tanned, and he seemed like a very reliable person. He had reached the third limit, which was quite rare to see on the Outer Islands.
The woman looked to be around twenty-eight or twenty-nine, with a resemblance to the man. She had short hair cut above her ears and stood with a straight posture, exuding a sense of power. However, she had only reached the second limit, and judging by her life field, she didn't seem to have any chance of breaking through in the future.
Among the students, there were only a few young adults, mostly teenagers, and some children around ten years old. Many of them wore sportswear donated by the Canglong Corporation, with the company's logo on them.
The two instructors had a clear division of labor. The woman taught the younger students, while the man taught the older group. It was evident that the man had superior martial skills, but he might be a bit blunt in his speech, sometimes raising his voice unexpectedly, which made some students freeze in fear. The woman would then step in and say a few words to ease the tension.
Chen Chuan observed from a distance and didn't rush to interrupt. Instead, he went to a tree and leaned against the trunk, waiting, while Chao Ming hovered in the air above.
After a while, it seemed like a lesson had ended, and the teenagers and children went to rest, replenishing their water and eating dried fruit they carried with them.
Seeing this, Chen Chuan approached. The man and woman from earlier had already noticed him, and when they saw him coming, they waited there.
Although he tried to suppress his aura and mental energy, his tall stature and the way he walked and moved revealed that he was a martial artist.
The He siblings had been here for a year, but they rarely encountered martial artists. Even when they did, it was usually the security personnel accompanying the company's ships, and they were typically seen only near the docks and ports. So, this time, it was clear that they had come specifically for them, and their eyes revealed a hint of vigilance.
Seeing the expressions on their faces, Chen Chuan couldn't help but think that these two must have had some reason for not returning to Daxun in all these years.
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(End of Chapter)
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