Chapter 279: Invitation |
On the first day of the third month, Chen Chuan arrived at Teacher Zheng's residence early in the morning. Today, he would learn how to attack, entering the most important training phase of the entire teaching.
After the teacher and student met, Teacher Zheng , according to his usual practice, first taught him various Internal Energy Skills used for attacking when using knife techniques. After he had a preliminary grasp, he instructed:
"The Internal Energy for attacking is different from that of defending, but the Mutated Tissue used is complementary to the previous ones. Having both is complete, so remember not to neglect the previous defense training during this phase."
After explaining neatly, he took Chen Chuan to the familiar training ground and took a Long Sword similar to the Snow Emperor Blade from the rack, throwing it to him.
After Chen Chuan took it, he found it extremely heavy and immediately realized that it was a heavy sword. He looked up and saw that Zheng Tongtong was also holding a similar sword.
Teacher Zheng said, "Now, you attack. Only use the Strength Skills I just taught you and try to force Tongtong back from her position."
Zheng Tongtong gently swung the sword in her hand. Under her sturdy arms, it was like playing with a straw. She said, "Junior, feel free to attack."
Chen Chuan understood that it was time for offense and defense to switch. He could take this opportunity to see how Zheng Tongtong defended. He rotated his wrist, "Senior Zheng, get ready."
He knew that this father and daughter were both straightforward people, so after he finished speaking, he stepped forward and used the method Teacher Zheng had just taught him, mobilizing Mutated Tissue to activate Internal Energy, and slashed down at Zheng Tongtong with a heavy blow!
Zheng Tongtong held her stance very easily, and it was impossible to see how much Internal Energy she used, but with such a casual block, she dissipated all of his Strength.
Seeing that even her feet didn't sink, it seemed that she really used her whole body's Mutated Tissue to share all the Strength, and without leaking a single bit to the outside.
Chen Chuan took a breath, adjusted himself, and slowly raised the sword, wanting to break through the defense. He had to improve the efficiency of Internal Energy circulation, so as to use more Strength in an instant.
Just like in the previous defense, he had to experience it in the attack, again and again, to figure out the Internal Energy conversion Skills, to break through the obstacles in front.
Attacking seems easier than defending, but in fact, it tests people more.
But one thing is that attacking is always active. When to launch an attack and how to launch it are all in his hands.
This time, he raised his hands and held the Long Sword high, mobilizing strands of Mutated Tissue all over his body. After feeling that he could no longer stack anymore, he stepped forward in a bow stance and slashed down heavily!
Zheng Tongtong raised her sword to block, and with a bang, she was like an immovable weight, holding his sword steady without shaking her wrist at all. Even the subsequent Strength that surged over was completely absorbed by her.
Chen Chuan could clearly feel that this was far from Zheng Tongtong's limit. Her strong body seemed to be able to withstand more Strength, and his slash had not yet forced her to exert all her Skills.
But he knew in his heart that the Mutated Tissue that Zheng Tongtong could use was actually much less than his. It was just that these Mutated Tissue were used to such an extent, easily resolving his offensive, and this efficiency and change in the use of Mutated Tissue was exactly what he needed to learn.
So not only did he not feel disappointed, but his spirit was invigorated. Through Zheng Tongtong's use, he saw a better way to use defense. He also learned defensive Skills while practicing offense, which was simply a double gain.
Continue!
He took a few steps back, spun around, and slashed horizontally. Zheng Tongtong held the handle with one hand and the back of the blade with the other, pushing forward, and with a bang, she steadily blocked it again.
Chen Chuan's slash, due to the momentum of the charge, coupled with the weight of the sword itself, had great Strength, but Zheng Tongtong relied on the combination of her own strong bones and Mutated Tissue to take this Strength head-on, and the Strength that actually remained on the blade seemed to be very little.
Chen Chuan then tried various slashes. As the efficiency of his Strength Skills increased, not only did his attack Speed increase, but the Strength of each slash also had a clear increase.
But no matter how much he improved, this Senior Zheng was like a sponge, always able to absorb and dissolve his Internal Energy, preventing him from exerting the Strength on the sword.
For three whole days, he was unable to make any progress.
However, he was not discouraged. He could truly feel his improvement, and the effect of Radiant Light Irradiation was gradually showing, and the Strength of his bones was gradually increasing.
Especially later, he found that Zheng Tongtong was no longer rigidly defending in place like she was at the beginning, but instead adopted the same method as him before, actively blocking his slash before the blade had completely fallen, which showed that he was gradually approaching this senior's defense limit.
In the following days, his attacks were not as closely connected as before, but often brewed for a while before a slash was made, and then gradually increased the Rhythm of his attacks on this basis.
On the seventh day, as he slashed out, a wave-like vibration suddenly appeared on Zheng Tongtong's blade. She couldn't help but take half a step back, and she couldn't help but give a thumbs up, sincerely happy for him: "Junior, well done!"
Chen Chuan held the sword and clasped his fist, saying, "Thank you, Senior. You were too kind."
This was really being too kind, because Zheng Tongtong was probably not using her most handy blade. If she used her familiar weapon, then the slash just now would definitely not have been able to force her to move so easily. In terms of Skills, he still had a long way to go.
Teacher Zheng said with satisfaction: "Knowing your shortcomings is a good thing, but don't be too modest. How long have you been practicing? This performance is not bad. This stage of training is considered passed. Then there will be light sword training, and then light and heavy swords.
According to your progress, you should be able to master the basics this month. After that, you will enter real combat training, which is the real focus. Don't even think about passing my Examination if you don't practice well. Okay, go back and rest first, and come back in the middle of the month."
Chen Chuan thanked Teacher Zheng and his daughter. If he could, he would have liked to continue training, but the two of them also had their own things to do, and some of his daily training could not be neglected.
In the blink of an eye, it was another Holiday day. He called Little Aunt's house and Teacher Cheng's place respectively, and told them about his recent situation, so that they don't have to worry.
He also received a Telegram, which was sent to him by Gao Ming , saying that the matters in his hands had been dealt with almost completely, and the procedures had also been completed. He was preparing to come to Central City.
It was just a little later than originally planned, arriving around the end of March, with specific notice given in advance.
At noon, as he was looking through some publicly available Martial Combat Data from the Academy, Ni Qianxi's call came in. Thinking that it might be about the Processing Bureau, he answered it. Ni Qianxi's voice said: "Little Brother Chen, are you at the Academy Building?"
Chen Chuan said: "Yes, is there another task to perform?"
"Yes and no. Are you available? I'll take you somewhere, I'll be right over."
Chen Chuan said: "I have time."
"Then see you later."
Chen Chuan was very concerned about some of the things at the Processing Bureau. After all, as his investor, the resources provided by the Processing Bureau could really improve him. He tidied up a bit and came downstairs.
After waiting only a moment, he saw a red sports car turn from the opposite corner and drift to a stop in front of him. Ni Qianxi raised her purple goggles and flicked her wavy hair, "Little Brother Chen, get in."
Chen Chuan walked over, opened the passenger door and sat in. As soon as he fastened his seat belt, the car darted out.
Ni Qianxi said as she drove, "Wei Wusheng really knows how to hide. He's been hiding without a trace recently. And the case you participated in before, do you remember those attackers?"
Chen Chuan said: "I remember, it seems that one of the leaders escaped."
Ni Qianxi said: "It's him. We were originally tracking him, but later found out that he escaped to the Lower City District through the Moss Gang's channels. Someone in the bureau suggested letting you go down to track him, but I immediately rejected it. What a joke, the Lower City District is a big trouble. Although your abilities are okay, you haven't reached that level yet.
But I rejected this matter. They may arrange another matter for you recently, which is more troublesome, so you have to be careful."
Chen Chuan said: "Thank you for the reminder, Sister Ni."
"Well, let's talk about another thing. Someone wants to meet you today and specifically instructed me to find you."
"Meet me?"
Chen Chuan thought about it and came up with a possibility.
The sports car did not leave the Martial Determination District. A few minutes later, it turned into the largest private green park in the district. After stopping the car outside, she called out to him, showed her identity to the security personnel at the entrance, and led him inside.
There was a very large lake inside, and people could be seen leisurely boating on the lake. At this moment, the spring breeze was blowing, and the willows on the shore were moving slightly. There were no colorful lights and shadows that could be seen everywhere outside, which made it seem very clean.
After passing an arched bridge and walking through a series of wooden corridors, they came to a pavilion. An unremarkable old man was pointing at a child. When they approached, he looked back at Chen Chuan , "Young man, you're here."
Chen Chuan said: "Elder Cheng ." This old man was Cheng Zitong's uncle, Cheng Shang , whom he had met once in the Yangzhi City Courtroom and had a few conversations with.
Cheng Shang waved his hand, let the child go play by himself, he walked to the stone table in the middle of the pavilion and sat down, instructing: "You two young people, sit down."
Ni Qianxi walked to the side and sat on a railing, Chen Chuan thanked him and sat down on the stone stool in front of Cheng Shang .
Cheng Shang said: "Young man, when you were in Yangzhi City, Zitong kept praising you in front of me. Since you came to Central City, I have also been paying attention to you. From the looks of it, you are quite adaptable. I called you here today because there is an internal Exchange competition and I'm asking if you are willing to participate. Girl Ni, can you explain it."
Ni Qianxi said from the side: "Little Brother Chen, you should know that in Central City, in addition to Wuyi Academy, there are some traditions that teach by traditional methods, right?"
Chen Chuan nodded to indicate that he knew. For example, teacher Cheng Zitong's senior brother, whose disciple he taught was nominally his classmate , but he had never seen him from beginning to end, at most he only had a name at Wuyi.
Ni Qianxi pointed to herself with her slender fingers and said: "Your Sister Ni is what came out of one of those, but it is not advisable to build a car behind closed doors, so the disciple taught by traditional methods will try to find ways to have internal discussions and exchanges with some of the student from Wuyi Academy every year to test their strengths and weaknesses.
Because you can be regarded as an acquaintance, Senior Cheng suggested that you participate this time, but we will not let people work for nothing, we will pay. Little Brother Chen, what is your opinion?"
Chen Chuan said sincerely: "I am very willing to learn and improve with all the students."