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Chapter 947: Sparring and the Mind
Chapter 947: Sparring and the Mind
"Incredible!"
A round of applause echoed from above the airship.
Ignatius Corva clapped his hands, seemingly unbothered by his partner's pitiful state, his face filled with excitement.
He had no reason to worry; it was evident that Eldrik Scalson had held back in the end. With such minor injuries, he could recover in no time.
Indeed, after a brief wait, the swelling on Scalson's face rapidly subsided, and his broken teeth regrew. He stood up again, and the wet parts of his body quickly dried under his scorching body heat.
He stood silently for a moment, then spoke, "Director Chen, since I lost, I will keep my promise. What do you desire?"
"Mr. Scalson, what is your most proficient weapon?" asked Chen Chuan.
"It's my pair of boxing gloves," replied Scalson.
"Then it's settled," said Chen Chuan.
Scalson nodded solemnly, subconsciously raising his hand to touch the World Token, only to find it shattered. He tore it off and called out, "Corva, lend a hand here."
"The third box from the top, right?" Corva asked, signaling his understanding.
"Yes, the green one. Don't get it wrong," Scalson confirmed.
Corva signaled his understanding and turned to leave. After a while, he returned with a pair of boxing gloves, waved them at Chen Chuan, and threw them down.
Scalson caught them, took a look, and tossed them towards Chen Chuan.
"These were a gift from my teacher when I became a fighter. They've been with me for almost twenty years, and now they're yours."
Chen Chuan caught them, "Mr. Scalson, thank you."
"This is the rightful spoils of your victory," Scalson said in a low voice.
He felt a bit disappointed that he couldn't persuade Chen Chuan this time. In the foreseeable future, the strength to maintain the World Ring would inevitably suffer some losses, and he felt responsible for this.
However, a loss is a loss, and he had to accept it. Fighters ultimately rely on their martial prowess to speak. If he had managed to overpower Chen Chuan, he could have gained his agreement, but now it was impossible. In the end, it was his own lack of strength...
No, it was his opponent's overwhelming power!
He couldn't help but glance at Chen Chuan again.
For over a decade, he had followed the investigation team across the world, visiting numerous places and witnessing many fighters. He understood that fighters who had recently broken their limits were usually extraordinary, but none could compare to Chen Chuan, let alone someone as young as him, who hadn't even reached twenty when he broke his limits.
No wonder he had achieved such impressive feats. There was no exaggeration or falsehood in his accomplishments.
A person like this was born to be a powerhouse, but why couldn't he give the weak a chance?
He felt a bit heavy-hearted. Although he couldn't bring it up with Chen Chuan again, he wouldn't give up on this matter. All forces that maintain the human world should not be wasted in internal conflicts.
"Director Chen, I will send you a batch of high-energy nutrients after returning to compensate for your consumption today," he said solemnly.
"Then it's settled. Do you two have any more questions?" Chen Chuan nodded.
"Our assessment of you is complete. We will record everything truthfully, including the above questions and answers. It will be filed, and we may include some of our comments. If there are any offensive parts, please understand," Scalson shook his head.
Chen Chuan didn't mind. He couldn't interfere with what they wrote, and while a regular government official might fear this, for a fighter, it was completely irrelevant. Their position and status ultimately relied on their own strength, so he didn't care about such things.
"Then, where would you two like to go next? Jinbei Province has many famous mountains and scenic spots, but they are outside the Central City. Do you need me to show you around?"
Corva showed obvious interest upon hearing this, but Scalson refused. "We have our duties to attend to. We didn't come here for leisure, Director Chen. Our inquiry with you is concluded. Next, we will visit another fighter," said Scalson.
Corva's eyebrows twitched, and he helplessly shrugged.
"Principal Yao should be waiting for you at Wu Yi Academy. Let's go there in my airship," said Chen Chuan.
"Then, thank you," said Scalson.
Chen Chuan and Scalson rose from the water's surface and returned to the airship, departing from Chao Cai Lake towards Wu Ding District.
Along the way, Corva inquired about the Central City of Jinbei Province and its surroundings, mainly interested in food, drinks, and entertainment. When he heard about some recreational activities in Shen Gu Cheng, he became intrigued.
However, visiting the Convergence Zone wasn't that simple, even for members of the international investigation team. They would need approval from the Da Shun Defense Department, as the area involved many internal interests of Da Shun and was a crucial frontline against the Former Imperial House.
When the airship arrived at Wu Yi Academy, Chen Chuan bid farewell to the two and headed back to Radiant District after dropping them off.
Chen Chuan watched as the two entered the Mystic Palace Tower, then withdrew his gaze and entered the main cabin. During the sparring with Scalson, the Great Sky Force Field he used was not at its full potential, only showcasing the power he possessed after mastering one style.
If he were to exert himself to the fullest, the energy consumption would be too high, and it would also be like providing the opponent with intelligence.
Generally, the highest level that a fighter can achieve after practicing the Great Sky Style for several months is more or less like what was just demonstrated.
In reality, this is sufficient during sparring, and if it were a life-or-death situation, he is certain that the opponent would have more tricks up their sleeve, and the battle would not be of this moderate intensity.
He recalled the previous battle; as a world-renowned fighter, Scalerson's techniques indeed had many admirable aspects, and his precise and efficient control over the Spiritual Flame was something he had never seen before.
At the very least, he couldn't do it at the moment.
However, everyone has their strengths and weaknesses, and just because he can't do it now doesn't mean he won't be able to in the future. He won't be affected by this; as long as he continues on his own path, that's all that matters.
After pondering, he immediately drafted a report, documenting what had just happened, and sent it to Qi Weizhao.
He looked up at the bright and intense sunlight outside and thought that, based on the current situation, there shouldn't be any major issues here. The key lies in whether the Government Hall can handle this investigation.
Just as Scalerson and Kolva entered the Mystic Palace Tower, they received a notification that there was a slight anomaly in the Convergence Zone, so Principal Yao Zhiyi might return a little later, and they were asked to wait here for a moment. The newly appointed vice-principal apologized to them and led them to the principal's guest room to wait.
So, the two had no choice but to wait here.
Kolva eagerly examined the decorations in the guest room, which included some honor trophies that Jinbei Province Wu Yi Academy had won, as well as portraits of past principals. After looking for a while, he turned around and said, "Scalerson, I have a question. You could clearly fight underwater just now, so why didn't you use this method?"
He was well aware that his partner, hailing from Ring Island, was adept in aquatic combat, and his fighting prowess underwater was no less than on land, perhaps even a tad better. He could have fully utilized his own advantages.
Scalerson said, "Did you forget? It was his choice to engage us in this body of water, and according to the data, when he destroyed the Yuanren Company's active consciousness, it should have been in the ocean. I believe he was prepared, so I would never fight him within the water."
Kolva suddenly realized, "Yes, it might have been a trap he set up in advance. Hmm, how should I put this..." He raised his hand and pointed at the wall where the Wu Yi student admission criteria were displayed.
"Excellent battle decision-making! Yes, that's it. But..."
He spread his hands again, "Scalerson, are you giving up so easily?" His facial expression showed surprise, "I thought you'd persuade him further. This doesn't seem like you."
Scalerson pondered for a moment before saying, "He might be a little different from what I initially thought."
"Initially? Different?" Kolva was a bit puzzled.
"He is undoubtedly a person who reveres martial power."
Scalerson's signature solemn expression appeared, "I always thought he was cold and indifferent to everyone, and apathetic towards life. This is a common issue among fighters—they no longer see themselves as a member of the 'human' race, but consider themselves as a higher form of life.
Some fighters are even more extreme, distinguishing themselves from ordinary fighters, believing they are of a higher class and no longer part of the same category. There are examples of this among the group of naturally gifted fighters.
But I realize I was wrong; he still retains a sense of compassion, and my initial judgment was somewhat biased."
"Partner, how did you figure this out?" Kolva widened his eyes, perplexed, "Is it because he held back against you just now? That kind of sparring, no one would kill an Investigation Team member."
Scalerson spoke in a low voice, "Didn't you notice? Before our spar, he used the World Token to notify the person in charge of that tourist area, asking them to control the surrounding lake surface and prevent other tourists from entering this area. This was to prevent innocent people from being affected.
Many fighters may respect ordinary people in words, but deep down, they don't take ordinary people seriously. Yet, he naturally did this, and I could tell that he wasn't just dealing with us; it was his first thought, and this is different from other fighters.
But what you said is correct; my persistence won't change. Every fighter is valuable and shouldn't be consumed casually and recklessly."
Kolva rubbed his chin, "I see..."
Just as they were talking, a receptionist walked in and smiled, "Gentlemen, sorry to interrupt your conversation. Principal Yao has just returned, and he apologizes for keeping you waiting. Please follow me."
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