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Chapter 873: Cultivation and Convergence
Chapter 873: Cultivation and Convergence
Yu and Guo both showed surprise on their faces. Lu Fang's transformation into a Third Limit Fighter not only granted him immense power but also the opportunity to apply for citizenship in the central city. This meant they could finally own a legal martial arts gym of their own.
Furthermore, having someone like Lu Fang among them would provide assistance and significantly increase their chances of reaching such heights in the future.
Lu Fang was still feeling the various differences within his body when the Interlink prompted him. He immediately answered the call, and Chen Chuan's voice came through: "Congratulations, Lu."
Lu Fang, slightly excited, asked, "Chen, are you back?"
"I've been back for a day," Chen Chuan replied. "I didn't want to distract you, so I didn't bother you. Remember the breathing technique I taught you? Go and practice it again."
"Okay, Chen," Lu Fang paused and said sincerely, "Thank you!"
Lu Fang was extremely grateful to Chen Chuan. Without his supply of drugs, Lu Fang wouldn't have made it this far. Chen Chuan had always been there to help him, and now that Lu Fang had become a Third Limit Fighter, he could also contribute in some ways.
After the call ended, Lu Fang noticed his two seniors staring at him. Yu asked enviously, "Is that Chen?"
Lu Fang nodded, "Yes, it's him."
Guo admired and exclaimed, "Chen is now a martial artist. He must be the most outstanding person to come out of Yangzhi Wu Yi since its establishment. Even with his current status and position, he hasn't forgotten to support Lu. Chen truly values friendship and cherishes the past."
Yu nodded repeatedly. In fact, Chen Chuan had become the role model of Yangzhi Academy. Recently, many former juniors and classmates had contacted him, asking him to introduce some juniors to the central city and requesting his care. They would often mention Chen Chuan, perhaps inspired and influenced by him. It was estimated that more and more Wu Yi students from Yangzhi would make their way to the central city in the future.
Guo patted Lu Fang's shoulder and said, "Let's go back, Lu. We'll celebrate properly today!"
"Yes!" Yu agreed excitedly. "We should also share this news with our juniors and classmates and let them celebrate with us!"
On Chen Chuan's side, he handed over the field screen to Nian Qian and went into the study to contact Chang Dong. The latter reported on the branch's situation; everything had been normal during Chen Chuan's absence. Chang Dong also mentioned that he had received a message from headquarters, a telegram of appreciation.
This was a thank-you note from Chang Shuyu in Southern Mountain Province, expressing gratitude and commending Chen Chuan for his excellent cooperation.
While the appreciation letter might not hold much practical value, it would enhance Chen Chuan's reputation within the Pure Sect and increase his influence. Sometimes, members were more inclined to collaborate and engage in internal transactions with those who had received such recognition. It would also be easier to request assistance from other members.
After listening, Chen Chuan acknowledged and informed Chang Dong that he needed to focus on his cultivation for a while. He also asked Chang Dong to send Gao Yanjun to his place for assistance in preparing ingredients and nutritional supplements.
Before noon, Chen Chuan received the ingredients delivered by the Municipal Parliament. After Gao Yanjun arrived and verified their authenticity, Chen Chuan decided to start his full-power cultivation that very day.
As the squad members had gradually returned in the past few days, Chen Chuan opened up the Spider Mother's field resources to them for training. He then entered his personal training room and began a secluded cultivation akin to the old era.
From early February to late March, Chen Chuan remained indoors, devoting himself entirely to his cultivation.
His focus was rewarded accordingly. In nearly two months, he had mastered two additional techniques in both the Great Blue Sky Style and the Great Bright Light Style, and he also took the opportunity to reinforce the techniques he had learned previously.
Each technique in these two grand styles could form a complete set of offensive and defensive moves.
For example, in the Great Blue Sky Style, each technique corresponded to a specific region of mutated tissue. When executing the moves, the cultivator could unleash greater power based on their original foundation. If combined with the corresponding techniques from the Great Bright Light Style, the effect would be even more potent.
Once the cultivator could connect the techniques seamlessly, it meant they could mobilize mutated tissues and spiritual power more efficiently and in greater quantities, resulting in a corresponding increase in combat strength. The more techniques they mastered, the more evident this effect became.
Previously, it took Chen Chuan about a month to complete one technique, but in less than two months, he had achieved these results. The primary reason was the abundant supply of ingredients and high-energy nutritional supplements, as well as the beneficial effects of the Incense Relic.
Each technique required a significant amount of physical energy to practice. If one could continuously replenish their energy and their body could withstand it, their cultivation progress would naturally improve.
In the end, resources are the key to everything.
In the new era, the strength of most fighters is backed by vast logistical support systems.
In the old era, those conquering generals also required an entire nation to support them. Perhaps only those fighters who lingered in the Converged Land didn't need such support, but they were usually in the minority, and throughout the old era, they were also the ones most prone to problems.
At this moment, Chen Chuan examined himself and found that his spirit and body had significantly improved through repeated tempering, and even his second self had grown considerably.
His second self had already reached the third limit after several months of fighting with several fighters. However, further progress seemed to be slowing down. To approach the level of a fighter he is now, it might take some time, but if he had suitable opponents to fight, it could speed up this process.
By this time, his previous savings had been almost exhausted, and all he could use were the provisions provided by the Municipal Parliament each month, which were adequate in quantity. Still, as his strength continued to grow, it couldn't keep up with the massive consumption generated during his training.
He pondered for a moment and decided it was time to visit the Converged Land.
Previously, he had tried to find out that fighters going to the Converged Land had two main destinations. One was to join the local garrison or apply to guard the World Ring, providing military support there.
The garrison itself was responsible for clearing out nearby Converged Land creatures, and if they weren't medium or large creatures, clearing them with guns and explosives was much easier. Meanwhile, the government also had specialized teams to collect and hunt Converged Land creatures, ensuring that fighters stationed there could have fresh ingredients daily.
The World Ring offered better treatment, but going there required signing a long-term agreement, making it difficult to leave easily. Furthermore, they might need to reinforce local areas at any time, as was the case with Senior Wan.
The other method was for fighters to venture into the Converged Land for hunting themselves. This wasn't a blind choice; they would first confirm and coordinate with the garrison and the government, gather information, and then determine the region as their hunting ground.
Of course, if there was no competition and they weren't afraid of hostile forces, they could expand their hunting area.
For example, in Jinbei Province, the old imperial army had collapsed, and the military forces had withdrawn. Yao Yi was in charge of the garrison and wouldn't compete with him for anything. So, if he chose this method, this vast region could theoretically become his hunting ground.
With these options, the choice was clear.
After finishing his cultivation, he submitted an application to the Government Hall and the National Combat Council to go to the Converged Land. The Government Hall only needed to follow the standard procedure, as it was the most normal thing for a fighter to go to the Converged Land. Staying in the central city for an extended period was the minority.
Regarding his duties, several deputy directors could handle them as long as he gave them advance notice.
The National Combat Council would typically only confirm his whereabouts and wouldn't interfere if he stayed within a reasonable range of action.
So, within a day, both applications were approved.
At this time, Nian Qian's annual leave was almost over, so he didn't rush to the Converged Land. Instead, he planned to wait a few days, make some preparations for his departure, and also arrange some family matters and handle some Defense Department affairs.
On March 27th, after seeing Nian Qian off on a flight with his aunt's family at the airship anchorage point, he returned, tidied up, and at 4:30 pm the next afternoon, he bid farewell to his aunt, Nian Fuli, and the two little ones. Accompanied by Chao Ming, he carried his luggage and took the elevator to the underground tunnel located at the bottom of the villa.
Here, he found an off-road vehicle and drove through this exclusive passage into the Converged Land.
After more than ten minutes, he passed through the tunnel and arrived at this section of the Converged Land.
There was a small fortress and checkpoint at this exit, guarded by an elite armed force. Nearby, there was also an airship anchorage tower, as an airship had already been parked there early in the morning after receiving prior notification.
The off-road vehicle stopped in the fortress parking lot, and as he stepped out, the fortress officer immediately shouted, "Salute!" The soldiers from all sides of the fortress saluted.
Chen Chuan returned the salute.
At that moment, an officer approached, saluted quickly, and asked loudly, "Commissioner Chen, the airship is ready as per your request and can take off at any time. Would you like to depart now?"
Chen Chuan nodded and said, "Let's go now. First, let's visit the garrison."
Before officially venturing deeper into the Converged Land, he decided to stop by Principal Yao's place because he had asked Principal Yao to investigate something last time. If the clues were confirmed, he might be able to settle this matter during this trip.
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(End of Chapter)
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