Chapter 839: Chasing the Past, Crossing the Sea
Chapter 839: Chasing the Past, Crossing the Sea
Within the main cabin of the airship, Chen Chuan stood with his feet slightly apart and his arms spread wide, slowly assuming the Great Sky Form stance. Simultaneously, he guided his body using the Heaven-Earth Furnace Breathing Method, and within just a few breaths, a thick mist of aura rose from his body.
Soon, he felt a sense of difficulty as he held the stance. As he guided his body's transformation, it was as if a tremendous force was pulling and pressing down on him, constantly resisting his efforts. If he relaxed even slightly, the stance would collapse.
This forced him to exert more strength to push against the pressure, but as he did so, the pressure also increased.
However, this was precisely the kind of training he needed.
After maintaining the stance for a while, he felt his strength wane, so he retracted the stance and exhaled a scorching breath.
After a brief rest, he tried again, repeating this process several times.
During this process, he could sense the energy within his body being rapidly consumed, similar to when he cultivated the Grand Bright Style.
The Great Sky Form was used to temper the physical body, while the Grand Bright Style was for mental cultivation. Both styles could complement each other, and practicing only one would only yield limited results. Initially, Teacher Fang had taught him both sets of techniques, undoubtedly hoping that he would combine them to unleash even greater power.
Undoubtedly, cultivating both styles was extremely challenging, and the difficulty was not the only issue. The key was the significant energy consumption. Chen Chuan estimated that if he cultivated both simultaneously, the consumption would likely exceed double the usual amount.
Currently, when engaging in combat, he estimated his energy consumption to be equivalent to a single meal. However, the energy required for cultivation far exceeded this amount. If not for his ability to open rifts and accelerate energy absorption from his opponents for recovery, he wouldn't be able to sustain such cultivation.
In reality, if not for the fact that he spent most of his time outside during this phase, requiring the nation and the company to provide for his journey, the food and high-energy nutritional supplements he carried would be insufficient. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call them mere snacks.
Chen Chuan couldn't help but think about whether he should take on more national tasks to make up for the gap in resources.
However, as he learned more techniques of the Great Sky Form and the Grand Bright Style, the energy consumption would likely increase proportionally. The Converged Land and the front end of the World Ring were essential destinations, as only there could provide sufficient supplies.
There was another option: requesting more provisions from the Municipal Parliament. He hadn't done this before because if he asked for too much at once, exceeding the normal amount, 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 specifically target him, his requests would be considered reasonable. The amount he needed was a genuine requirement, and even if it seemed excessive, the Municipal Parliament should still provide it. If they refused to comply, he could also choose not to follow their rules, even if it meant using various measures or even force, as it would be justified.
After a short journey of one day, the airship arrived at its destination, hovering above Crimson Crown Island.
This was an ordinary island in the vast ocean, without any unique scenery. The island's population was only around ten thousand, but the climate was pleasant, and it was located on a major shipping route, making transportation convenient. The Overseas Expansion Group had established a port and airship mooring point here early on.
As the airship stabilized above the mooring tower, Chen Chuan exited the cabin and looked towards the only mountain on the island.
According to the Administration Bureau, the He Clan siblings resided in a village nestled within the mountain. They had only settled there for a year, but they had already established a martial arts hall, gaining some fame on Crimson Crown Island and several nearby small islands. Many islanders came to learn from them.
Chen Chuan patted Chao Ming, who was by his side, and the latter chirped before soaring into the sky, its vibrant feathers dazzling against the backdrop of the high altitude.
After descending from the tower, Chen Chuan declined the company of the others and chose not to ride in a vehicle. Instead, he walked at a steady pace along the road towards the mountain.
As he walked, he noticed that the island's mountain, despite its height, had gentle slopes, making the ascent relatively easy.
As he passed through a village gathering, a group of children, around five or six years old, were playing and making a ruckus. But upon seeing him, they all suddenly stopped and stared at him from a distance, some unconsciously sucking on their dirty fingers.
He paused for a moment, then entered the village and asked an elderly man sitting at the entrance for a cup of water. After inquiring about the route ahead, he took out some snacks and candies he had prepared earlier and distributed them to the children, eliciting excited shouts from them. He sat there for a while before leaving the village.
After walking for another two hours, he climbed a slightly steep hill, and before him appeared a vast expanse of lush green highlands. In the distance, he could see a village with red-tiled roofs and white walls, home to nearly a thousand people. The buildings were scattered across the landscape, with some perched on the yellowish mountain ridges.
At that moment, he could see a group of people practicing martial arts in an 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 and a robust physique. His skin was slightly tanned, and he exuded an air of reliability. Judging by his appearance, he seemed to have reached the third limit, a rarity among the overseas islands.
The woman, on the other hand, looked to be in her late twenties, with a resemblance to the man. She had short hair that reached her ears and stood with a straight posture, exuding a sense of power. However, she was only at the second limit, and based on her life field, it seemed unlikely that she would have the opportunity to break through in the future.
Among the students, there were only a few young adults, mostly teenagers around fifteen years old, and some children around ten. Many of them wore sportswear provided by the Canglong Company, with the company's logo on them.
The man and woman had a clear division of labor. The woman taught the younger students, while the man instructed the older group. It was evident that the man possessed greater martial prowess, but his direct and straightforward manner sometimes caused his voice to rise, intimidating the students. In such moments, the woman would step in to ease the tension.
Chen Chuan did not rush to disturb them but instead found a tree to lean against and waited, while Chao Ming hovered in the sky above.
After a while, the class seemed to have ended, and the students went to the side to rest, hydrate, and eat some dried fruit they carried with them.
Seeing this, Chen Chuan approached. The man and woman had noticed him when he arrived earlier, and now they waited for him.
Although Chen Chuan had suppressed his life field and spirit, 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. Those they did see were usually security personnel accompanying company ships, and they were mostly found near the docks and ports. This time, it was clear that someone had come specifically for them, so they couldn't help but feel a sense of vigilance.
Upon seeing the expressions of the siblings, Chen Chuan couldn't help but think that they must have had their reasons for not returning to Great Shun for so many years.
As Chen Chuan approached, He Zhilan's round eyes widened slightly, and she couldn't help but take a few steps forward to greet him. "Hello, young man. Who are you looking for?"
Chen Chuan stopped about ten meters away and said, "Hello, Miss He. I've come specifically to find you."
He Ruihai looked at him with a serious expression. It was rare for anyone here to know about them, and they had been using false names on the island. For this person to call them by their real names, it seemed they had done their research.
He Zhilan took a few more steps forward and continued to stare at him, her emotions betraying a hint of excitement. She couldn't help but say, "Brother, he..."
He Ruihai interrupted her. "Young man, the sun is quite strong outside. Why don't we go inside and talk?"
Chen Chuan readily agreed.
He Ruihai led him back, but He Zhilan couldn't take her eyes off his face, as if she wanted to say something but held back several times.
The three of them entered a two-story building under the watchful eyes of the students. Inside, He Ruihai offered Chen Chuan a seat and poured him a cup of tea. "We don't have any good tea here, but please accept this."
Chen Chuan took the cup and thanked him.
He Ruihai sat down and asked, "Did you come here specifically to find us?" Seeing Chen Chuan nod, He Ruihai exchanged a glance with He Zhilan before cautiously asking, "How did you find this place, and what brings you here?"
Chen Chuan replied, "I've just returned from abroad not long ago. I visited Teacher Fang of the Uninterrupted School and learned about your situation from her."
"How is Teacher Fang doing now?" He Zhilan asked eagerly.
"Wait a moment," He Ruihai interrupted her. Looking at Chen Chuan, he said in a serious tone, "You haven't answered my question. We didn't tell Teacher Fang about our whereabouts."
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