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Chapter 907: The Vast Ocean and the Open Sky
Chapter 907: The Vast Ocean and the Open Sky
Upon returning to the beach, Chen Chuan witnessed the golden melon hammer, once held by the Moon Rhinoceros, being retrieved from the sea by Dawn Chirp, who then planted it into the sand. Dancing and swirling above the hammer, Dawn Chirp let out a chirp as Chen Chuan approached.
With a faint smile, Chen Chuan set down his belongings and walked over. He reached out to pick up the hammer, and as he lifted it, the sand flowed off, not a single grain sticking to it.
This weapon, with its ancient design and a sense of time's sedimentation, was likely an old relic passed down from ancient times. Judging by the remnants of its decorations, it might have once been enshrined in a national temple.
In theory, transmutation weapons, due to the internal contamination of altered organisms, should only be bound to one person. However, history has shown instances of such weapons being passed down between master and apprentice or through familial bloodlines, requiring special handling. Even within the national temple, there are so-called "guardian weapons" that have been passed down through generations.
This weapon seemed to share some similarities, making it a valuable collectible.
Chen Chuan turned his gaze back to the sea, and the corpse of the hammer's copper owner. He would need to bring that back as well; it was crucial evidence.
The three of them had brought quite a lot of items, including remnants of themselves. It would be a hassle for him to carry all this alone, but fortunately, he had already thought of a solution.
He tidied up the scattered remains, intentionally collecting remnants of the Tuner and Noce, the bodies they had initially possessed.
From the start, Chen Chuan felt that these remnants resembled some form of active conscious entity, somewhat like the active consciousness he had once encountered from Union Heavy Control Corporation.
While he couldn't draw a conclusion yet, considering the circumstances he knew, it wouldn't be surprising if this corporation was involved. If that were the case, he had finally obtained some evidence. Previously, he couldn't pursue the matter, but now, things were different.
The main players in this were likely Original Person Company and the Municipal Parliament.
He could deal with those matters later; for now, without external interference, he could focus on his plan.
This trip had yielded another gain for Chen Chuan. After mastering the Great Ming Light Style, his spiritual power had increased, allowing Crimson Veil to receive more spiritual and material support from him. In essence, all the energy that kept Crimson Veil active came from him.
Previously, when facing the Demonic Ghost and other enemies, he could only maintain Crimson Veil's existence, allowing her to observe and analyze, but not engage in combat. This had changed with his recent transformation.
Perhaps, as his strength grew, he could sustain Crimson Veil's existence for longer periods.
Chen Chuan glanced at the distant, surging sea, where waves crashed onto the shore with a mighty roar. Closing his eyes to sense for a moment, he turned and walked towards the bay, continuing his previous hunt.
Having mastered the Great Ming Light Style, he didn't need to rest at night. After two days of continuous hunting and ample feeding, he finally gathered the required energy and nutrition.
As night fell, a radiant glow enveloped his body, isolating the transmutation contamination. Step by step, he made his way to the beach, where he stood amidst the surging waves, assuming the stance of the Great Blue Sky Style.
The night passed quickly, and he didn't stop. He continued his cultivation, and as the stored energy and nutrition within his body rapidly diminished, his understanding of the final technique deepened. With unwavering determination, he advanced towards the final stage.
His cultivation persisted until the next morning. As the dawn light once again illuminated the Fusion Land, Chen Chuan finally achieved mastery of the Great Blue Sky Style.
In the instant of this breakthrough, his altered organism underwent another metamorphosis, absorbing the accumulated energy and nutrition within his body like a whale devouring its prey. This process lasted for a considerable time. When it ended, the beach beneath him suddenly collapsed, forming a void.
Yet, Chen Chuan remained floating in his original position, as if standing on an invisible solid surface. Subtle, substantial-like entities surrounded him, occasionally spinning rapidly.
Chen Chuan relaxed his stance, his entire body loosening. But as his toes touched the ground, his body remained suspended.
He sensed his body; if the Great Ming Light Style leaned towards the spiritual aspect, then the Great Blue Sky Style inclined towards the material.
At this moment, a force field formed around him, distinct from a biological field domain yet with a substantial-like quality. Fine sand within it seemed frozen, but with a thought, it spun at incredible speed.
In combat, this force field would affect any opponent who dared to approach, forcing them to expend more spiritual fire to resist. Chen Chuan would undoubtedly hold a significant advantage.
And if he added the Great Ming Light Style...
His heart stirred, and a dazzling light radiated outward, merging with the spinning force field. It danced and flickered, resembling the solar prominences surrounding the sun. Standing within it, his silhouette was almost invisible.
After witnessing this scene, Dawn Chirp let out a series of loud chirps.
Chen Chuan observed for a moment, thinking to himself that the combination of the two styles was indeed the most powerful. As soon as an enemy entered his field domain, they would suffer the continuous effects of the two styles. If he added the Heaven and Earth Forge Breathing Method, his combat strength would further increase.
It's worth mentioning that, like the Great Ming Light Style, the Great Blue Sky Style also formed a self-sustaining, solid force after reaching the Great Sky Force Field. This allowed him to maintain a slight floating state at any time. If he wished, or didn't care about the impact and destruction to his surroundings, he could continue indefinitely.
However, this wasn't usually necessary. Although it appeared to have become an instinctive, effortless act like breathing, it still relied on his physical body and wasn't entirely without cost.
He reflected that if he were to face the Demonic Spirit in his current state, it might not require much effort. These two styles had a clear advantage over these polluted, altered organisms.
But if it were the peak, pre-altered state of the Guardian, it would be a different story. Combat intelligence and experience were crucial factors, and the Guardian originally had two skulls, which could have enhanced his abilities significantly.
As he pondered, he realized that maintaining two styles simultaneously consumed a vast amount of energy. The energy accumulated in his body was steadily decreasing, and if not for the support of his second self, this all-out assault might only last a dozen breaths.
After all, in theory, only a cultivator who had reached the Longevity Temple Realm could fully utilize such an ability.
Longevity Temple Realm...
His eyes shone with determination. This would be his next goal.
Only by reaching that realm could he maintain his body's eternal vigor.
Perhaps it required another spiritual and physical convergence. He would need to review some materials to understand the specifics.
He needed to consult the "1619" book, the "Baikan" version, which was error-free!
At that moment, his mind stirred, and the light and force field around him receded. He landed steadily on the ground, having completed his cultivation goal. Now, it was time to leave.
Before departing, he prepared a feast on the beach, which he shared with Dawn Chirp. Later, he captured some nearby creatures that could serve as pack animals, regardless of their temperament. At night, even altered creatures would obey under the suppression of his spiritual power.
On his return journey, he intentionally quickened his pace. Aside from occasionally gathering valuable items, he made almost no stops. If a pack animal lagged, he released it and caught another.
Even at night, he kept moving, and so, after about six days, he returned to the fortress from which he had initially departed.
The fortress remained empty. During his absence, several more people had disappeared here. After waiting for two days, an airship arrived. Instead of returning to Deep Valley City, it headed towards the Confluence Garrison.
Due to the fighter's border incident, the Municipal Parliament would undoubtedly be targeted upon his return. He believed the Government Hall was also awaiting his report, so he needed to communicate with Yao Zhiyi and the Government Hall beforehand.
Three days later, the airship descended above the garrison fortress at the forefront of the pass. Yao Zhiyi had received an advance telegram and was already waiting. After Chen Chuan disembarked, he was immediately invited into the fortress' reception room.
Yao Zhiyi personally poured a cup of honey dew for Chen Chuan and sat down, saying, "Chief Chen, we have confirmed information. Two fighters passed through the Confluence Land passage, which the Municipal Parliament is responsible for. I believe you've already dealt with them."
Chen Chuan nodded, "Yes, I encountered three fighters."
"Three?"
Yao Zhiyi was taken aback, his expression turning solemn. Three fighters were not the same as two; he glanced at Chen Chuan and asked in a low voice, "Chief Chen, what's the situation? Are you injured?"
Chen Chuan replied, "No injuries."
"Good, no injuries," Yao Zhiyi said gravely. "Where are they now?" He furrowed his brows, speaking seriously, "I'll have to pay attention to the Confluence Land passage these days."
In his view, even if Chen Chuan could handle three fighters, it would be challenging to detain them. Some might escape, requiring interception measures.
"That won't be necessary," Chen Chuan said, patting one of the suitcases he had brought. His demeanor was relaxed as he said, "They're all here."
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(End of Chapter)
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