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Chapter 993: The Calm After the Storm
Chapter 993: The Calm After the Storm
Above the ocean, the ship carrying the Field Domain creature was pushed away by the surging seawater, and the waves splashed seawater onto the deck.
As the ship continuously swayed and rocked, the crew members hurriedly grabbed hold of nearby objects to stabilize themselves, not even waiting for the seawater to completely subside.
Suddenly, a dazzling beam of light shot out from the seawater, causing them to hold their breath in tension.
When the light reached the sky, it hovered there. As the dazzling radiance gradually diminished, a crew member with sharp eyes strained to look and suddenly exclaimed excitedly, "Look, it's Chief Chen! Chief Chen has won!"
His voice was hoarse, filled with the joy of survival.
The crew members below also looked up, their faces revealing excitement and delight. After a while, a burst of celebratory cheers erupted on the deck.
Chen Chuan glanced at the vast sea and sky, where the gentle and bright golden sunlight shone upon the azure waters. The once raging waves were gradually calming down.
He stood in the air, regulating his breathing. The previous battle had been an all-out explosion of power, and the energy stored within his body had indeed been significantly depleted. However, the remaining energy was still sufficient to support his current actions, at least enough to retain the strength for another fight with an ordinary fighter.
He looked down at the ship below, tapped his Boundary Token, and sent a message to them. Then, he glanced into the distance a few more times before plunging back into the sea. Soon after, he retrieved the suitcase containing the Heart-Pounding Pillar.
After confirming that the ship had received his message, he nodded to the crew and, with a stomp of his foot, transformed into a beam of light, instantly disappearing from the area. Only then did a rumbling sound echo through the air.
The crew members watched the beam of light depart with awe and reverence. Several indigenous crew members recruited from overseas islands even prostrated themselves on the ground, worshipping in the direction of his departure and muttering something.
After a while, the person in charge on the ship finally snapped out of his daze. "Quick, quick, send the news back!"
They had only recorded intermittent scenes and didn't know the full story. They could only send the message Chen Chuan had transmitted to them and any other information they could back to the rear, believing that those there could organize and make judgments accordingly.
On a rescue ship gradually sailing towards the nearest island, Mr. Zuan lay on a medical bed in the cabin. He had regained consciousness, and his chest was covered with tubes infusing him with large amounts of nutrient substances.
Thanks to the thorough preparatory work, which even considered the possibility of fighters participating in defensive operations at sea, supplies for rescue and replenishment had been strategically placed along the route, and they were now being put to good use.
The cavity in his chest was now covered by a semi-transparent biomembrane, and one could see that the missing body tissue and heart were regenerating.
The heart had already begun to regrow, and with the absorption of more nutrient substances, it was believed that it would fully recover in no time. Although he currently lacked any combat strength, he could at least perform simple activities.
He now also knew about Chen Chuan's mission to find Zhao Zhenye. His expression turned solemn as he looked at the mask fragment beside him and asked, "Didn't you try to dissuade him?"
The Masked Man protested, "What could I do? He said he's the head of our Pure Sect branch and the Director of Defense for Jinbei Province. He has responsibilities to uphold. What could I possibly do?"
Mr. Zuan stared at him intently.
The Masked Man insisted, "Mr. Zuan, it's not that I'm saying this, but you're too stubborn and underestimate Member Chen. He's not the reckless type.
He made extensive preparations before setting out. He asked us about every detail of our fight with Zhao Zhenye and even brought the Heart-Pounding Pillar. I bet he made other preparations as well. He wouldn't easily throw his life away.
Moreover, don't you think Zhao Zhenye didn't deliberately go hard on us? Was it because he felt pity for us, so he showed mercy? No, it's because he was afraid that if he killed us, it would attract the upper echelons of the headquarters and the Great Shun.
If he let us go, he'd be even less likely to do anything to someone of Member Chen's status. You can rest assured."
Mr. Zuan spoke in a deep voice, "That's true..."
At that moment, a sound came from outside. "Mr. Zuan, are you awake? Sorry, I heard you talking. There's news about Member Chen from Central City. They said they'd inform you immediately if there were any updates."
Mr. Zuan quickly responded, "Come in..." He then remembered something and quickly grabbed the remaining fragment of the mask, covering his face with it, but it only concealed a quarter of his face.
The steward who entered was momentarily taken aback, but he maintained his professionalism, keeping his expression neutral. "Mr. Zuan, I'll transmit the news to you."
He tapped his Boundary Token and began transmitting the footage from the ship, but as they were approaching the sea area, the signal was weak, and the transmission was slow. He apologized.
"Please wait a moment. It should take just a few minutes to receive the entire transmission. You can rest first, and I'll take my leave." He bowed respectfully and exited the room, closing the door behind him.
Mr. Zuan waited for him to leave, then immediately tapped his Boundary Token. After a while, the image that appeared on the transmission showed Chen Chuan and Zhao Zhenye facing off against each other.
His expression froze, and his eyes fixed on the screen, gradually revealing a look of astonishment.
That was... the Great Azure Sky Technique? And... the Bright Light Style?!
If it had been just these two techniques, he wouldn't have been so surprised. But the sun-like radiance displayed in the image, along with the force field causing ripples in the atmosphere, clearly indicated a power that could only be achieved by mastering both styles!
But how was this possible? He couldn't help but doubt, wondering if he had actually been in a coma for several years.
Seeing him dazed, the Masked Man grew anxious and urged, "What did you see? What did you see? Let me see, let me see!"
Usually, when his spiritual power was sufficient, he could directly view the information received on the Boundary Token. But now, he was incomplete and lacked that ability, and Mr. Zuan's reaction only added to his urgency.
Mr. Zuan snapped back to his senses and tapped the Boundary Token. Instantly, a light screen appeared before him, displaying the image.
The Masked Man took a glance and immediately realized, "Huh? Huh... Huh?!"
He exclaimed in three different tones, filled with surprise and disbelief, "Old Zuan, am I seeing this right? Is this Member Chen? He... he has... mastered both styles?!"
Mr. Zuan nodded, "You're not mistaken, but..." He thought to himself that even so, it was unlikely for Chen Chuan to defeat Zhao Zhenye.
The Masked Man hurriedly urged, "What about the rest? What's next? Is this the only scene? Show me the rest!"
Mr. Zuan tapped again, and after a while, the subsequent images finally appeared.
The next scenes showed intermittent glimpses of the clash between the two, with two glowing orbs in the sky flickering incessantly, making it challenging to discern the state of the battle. It was only apparent that the fight was exceptionally intense.
Please... You... Collect... 6... 9... Books...!
However, towards the end, possibly due to gradually moving away from the center of the battle, one image was relatively clear. The two orbs in the sky had merged into one, and within it, two silhouettes could be vaguely seen. One of them seemed to be thrusting a blade into the other's chest.
Upon seeing this, Mr. Zuan unconsciously straightened his body, causing his wound to twinge, and he let out a muffled groan. The Masked Man quickly said, "Old Zuan, take it easy."
Mr. Zuan didn't respond; he just stared intently at the light screen, waiting for the transmission to finish. He immediately tapped for the next scene, only to see a vast expanse of surging seawater, and both figures had disappeared. The subsequent images were the same.
But at this point, the images were no longer static; there was movement. A streak of light shot out from the sea, and the white-golden light surrounding the figure gradually dissipated. A person holding a long sword stood in the sky and turned to look at them.
Mr. Zuan stared blankly for a moment, then relaxed his entire body and exhaled.
"Won? Won? Really won?! I knew it, Old Zuan! I knew Member Chen could do it!" The Masked Man exclaimed excitedly.
Mr. Zuan frowned slightly, as if annoyed by the man's loud voice. He said slowly, "If these scenes haven't been deliberately edited and embellished, then it should be as you say."
The Masked Man became incredibly excited, "But Zhao Zhenye is from Longevity Temple! Longevity Temple! If Member Chen defeated him, does that mean he has reached the level of Longevity Temple?"
Mr. Zuan shook his head, "No, he shouldn't be." He then looked out the porthole, and it was precisely because he wasn't from Longevity Temple that it was even more astonishing.
The advantages of Longevity Temple were unparalleled, and there were almost no successful challenges in the past. The few exceptions were under extreme circumstances and couldn't be used as a reference.
The Masked Man also calmed down a bit, "That's true. Member Chen hasn't even reached two years of cultivation, so it's impossible for him to enter Longevity Temple."
"But it's not impossible," the Masked Man continued, "I remember that after mastering both styles, after mastering both styles, one can..." He suddenly stopped, "Right, Old Zuan? You know what I'm trying to say."
Mr. Zuan thought for a moment and hesitantly replied, "He probably can't control that power yet."
The Masked Man muttered, "Who knows? I didn't believe it when you told me someone could master both styles in just one or two years. Even the person at headquarters took three years, right?"
Mr. Zuan's expression turned solemn.
The Masked Man realized he had said something wrong; he had forgotten he shouldn't mention that person in front of Mr. Zuan. He coughed, "Anyway, Member Chen won this time, and Zhao Zhenye is probably dead. Does this mean the Jinbei Province incident from years ago is resolved? Old Zuan, you don't have to worry about this anymore."
Mr. Zuan paused for a moment, then said, "Member Chen should have won, but I'll need to confirm with him if Zhao Zhenye is truly dead.
"Yes, I'll confirm it, but first, take care of your injury. There's no rush," the Masked Man said, "In a few days, the Skyline connection will be established. Member Chen still has many responsibilities, so let's wait until this matter is over before going. By then, your injury should be mostly healed."
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(End of Chapter)
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