Chapter 54 Grand Master
On the Pamir Plateau, with an altitude of over 4,500 meters, the climate is extremely harsh, the ground a gray-brown, turning into frozen earth by late autumn. In the sky, a cold super warship hovers, and the deputy head of the relevant department sits quietly inside, lightly tapping his fingers on the table, lost in thought.
"Old Scores, Ascension, Inner Landscapes… are you exploring these, seeking contact, constantly digging and understanding? You come here for no other reason than profit," the deputy head said calmly, coldly regarding the master from the New Techniques realm. "We have cooperated with Old Chen for many years and would not do anything to dishearten him."
The super master from the Old Techniques realm wore pure white clothing, immaculate and untarnished. Although he was a middle-aged man, he exuded an otherworldly aura. He nodded in understanding. To him, this seemed normal; at this level, whether nostalgic or pragmatic, they wouldn't act to dishearten each other at this critical time.
However, he was confident about fully taking over the exploration organization through cooperation with the old earth, as it involved interests from all sides. Once the trend was established, no one could stop it. Others on the warship had mixed reactions—some frowned, some remained silent—keenly aware that the head of the relevant department was not young and eager to extend his lifespan.
Ultimately, someone spoke up to give a warning, not wanting the New Techniques faction to extend their reach too far, emphasizing that everything must be approached gradually.
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Today, numerous warships arrived at Congling, belonging to various organizations, with some individuals of significant status present, including important figures from the financial world. Within some super warships, high-ranking members of the New Techniques realm personally visited to engage in secret discussions with the tycoons. Additionally, various factions gathered on an interstellar spaceship for deliberation.
"Old Chen is the last glimmer of the Old Techniques. Once he falls, no one will remain on this path; the so-called masters of the Old Techniques are far too weak to rise again. The the Old Techniques are finished!"
"I believe those resources can shift towards the New Techniques. In terms of growth potential and longevity effects, the Old Techniques have suffered a total defeat; there's no comparison."
"The endpoint of the Old Techniques, if the Immortal Beings ever existed, could indeed look down upon all. But now, the path to Bodhisattvas and Immortal Beings has been severed; it's no longer viable. The Immortal Beings likely perished in ancient times. Times are changing; the New Techniques are indeed worth supporting. At least in the short term, the benefits are tangible—who doesn't face old age, who isn't afraid of death? The the New Techniques can extend life!"
"Supporting the New Techniques in the short term is inevitable; in the long run, the Old Techniques cannot be disregarded!"
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Such covert negotiations began with a harmonious atmosphere, but once they unfolded, fierce bargaining ensued. Certain powerful factions, even upon recognizing immediate benefits, were reluctant to entirely abandon certain legends. Unfortunately, no one from the Old Techniques faction participated in the negotiations, becoming mere pawns, as Old Chen was on the verge of death and the others from the Old Techniques lacked the qualification to sit there.
On the Congling, amidst the gray-brown frozen earth, Old Chen moved forward, and those from the New Techniques camp wore solemn expressions.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The ground trembled as a towering figure emerged from the mountainside, standing a staggering ten meters tall, like a giant from myth. With golden long hair, dark pupils, and bronze-colored skin, he was incredibly strong, wielding a chain hammer that must have weighed at least a thousand pounds, swinging it effortlessly while the thick iron chain clanked.
He strode forward, creating a whirlwind that sent sand and stones flying, resembling a massive monster emerging into the world! Even large beasts stir up winds when they move, let alone such a colossal figure running.
Wang Xuan felt a surge of emotion upon seeing this scene, saying, "What are the people over at New Star doing? I feel that in a thousand years, humanity will likely be torn apart and opposed. These so-called genetic super bodies and new human branches may not even consider themselves human anymore; they might establish their own factions!"
He also contemplated whether the ancient monsters were merely humans with mutated genes that evolved differently.
Wu Chenglin, surprised, turned and smiled, "Young man, you're thinking a lot. But don't worry; there are various preventive measures and means in place. The reproductive capacity of genetic super bodies will diminish after three generations."
Boom!
It was as if the earth were crumbling. The ten-meter tall genetic super body slammed the chain hammer into the ground, and with that weight, it was unstoppable; to touch it would turn one to pulp! Old Chen couldn't take the hit directly; he dodged just in time, and the ground exploded where he had been, creating a massive deep pit with cracks spreading far and wide.
The agile ten-meter tall genetic super body continued to swing the thousand-pound chain hammer, relentlessly striking at Old Chen. Those practicing the Old Techniques were all sweating for him; a master is still human—a flesh-and-blood being—struck by a thousand-pound hammer would be crushed just the same.
Clang!
Old Chen drew forth a dark, eerie long sword and began to run at high speed, deftly dodging the descending chain hammer multiple times before rushing toward the giant.
The ten-meter tall genetic super body lifted its foot to stomp down on Old Chen, but despite its agility, it couldn't match Old Chen's speed and nimbleness.
Old Chen moved like a bolt of lightning, powerful and swift, and with a swoosh, the black sword sliced through the giant's ankle, causing blood to gush forth.
"Ah…" The ten-meter tall genetic super body cried out, nearly toppling to the ground, now only able to lightly touch the ground without putting weight on it.
Swoosh!
In the next moment, Old Chen struck the other ankle of the giant with his black sword, blood spraying everywhere.
With a terrible scream, the ten-meter tall genetic super body collapsed to the ground, unable to rise again.
Old Chen, like a flash of lightning, closed in, placing the tip of his sword against the giant's temple; a gentle push would suffice to kill him, despite the giant's massive head.
In the end, Old Chen spared him, leaving the scene as a special vehicle approached to carry the giant away.
From the New Techniques camp, a figure like a bolt of lightning charged in, clashing with Old Chen in a loud clang; the speed of this person was astonishing.
When he finally halted, people saw his state—behind him were a pair of luminous wings enabling him to fly. He wielded a large sword and had just dived at high speed to strike Old Chen, but was caught off guard as Old Chen flicked his finger, severing a section of the metal blade.
This was a being with incredible speed, and the wings allowed him true flight, darting left and right while wielding the metal blade in search of an opening.
Bang!
Ultimately, at the moment Old Chen leaped, he struck down with tremendous force, and the figure disintegrated mid-air, scattering into a shower of blood.
"The the New Techniques communicate with supernatural substances, promote personal transformation, and can unleash that kind of supernatural power—that's your generalized statement to the outside world. But why do I find that each of you possesses different the New Techniques? What exactly have you acquired?"
Old Chen frowned, suspecting that the types of the New Techniques varied; some resembled the visible powers from practicing the Old Techniques to a certain level, while others resembled ancient demonic methods that absorbed souls and blood.
Next, a dozen masters from the New Techniques faction emerged, only to be met with Old Chen's sword one by one—either split or decapitated!
Then, several others were blown apart by his powerful palm strikes, with no one able to withstand him.
From a distance, Wang Xuan marveled; it wasn't that those people were weak; some practitioners of the New Techniques were truly super strong and not far from being masters, yet they were utterly annihilated by Old Chen. It could only be said that Old Chen was terrifying.
Wang Xuan felt relaxed and no longer worried. "Old Qing, your 'lucky mouth' didn't work today. Your master is tough; all your so-called pessimism has gone to waste."
Qingmu glared at him. Who exactly has the lucky mouth here?
Wang Xuan sighed, "Old Chen is incredible! He single-handedly broke through the mecha, the genetic super bodies, and the entire the New Techniques camp. If no more powerful masters emerge, Old Chen will soon reach the pinnacle and drift away. It's truly astonishing—one should aspire to be like Old Chen…"
"Shut up!" Qingmu thought what he said at first was decent, but it went awry towards the end.
Wang Xuan felt he wouldn't get the chance to step in; Old Chen was single-handedly dismantling the opponent's camp—who would dare to jump in and get obliterated?
"Old Chen, it's about time to hold back; let's call it a day," said an elderly man in a Tang suit, heaving a sigh.
"Sure!" Old Chen readily sheathed his sword, turned, and walked away decisively.
"Wait!" Someone spoke from within a valley, slowly stepping forward.
It was a middle-aged man dressed in pure white, immaculate and unblemished. Though he walked the path of the New Techniques, he exuded an inexplicable Daoist charm, ethereal and clear.
At the same time, a woman in metallic armor approached, her cold, form-fitting suit accentuating her strong physique with a blend of power and beauty.
The two walked in from different directions, unwittingly generating a terrifying gust of wind that lifted many stones from the cracked ground, causing them to hover and then explode!
Everyone's hearts raced, feeling an overwhelming sense of pressure. A chilling aura spread rapidly across the area—two… masters?!
Moreover, they seemed to be exceptionally powerful masters, top-tier experts in this field. The terrifying feeling they exuded was shockingly stronger than the six-armed Bodhisattva super body!
How could anyone survive this? Two super grand masters appeared at once!
Old Chen sighed, realizing that they knew his body had underlying issues and intended to trigger his internal problems today, sending him on his way!
Qingmu's face turned pale. Could his master fend off two grand masters alone? He still didn't know about his master's health issues.
Wang Xuan sensed something was wrong. The opponents were so calm, seemingly having absolute confidence in defeating Old Chen. He feared that Old Chen was heading into a perilous situation.
"No fighting! Old Chen, come back, we're leaving!" shouted some of the old practitioners from the Old Techniques faction, and many rushed forward to intercept the grand masters.
Although their strength was far inferior to Old Chen's, their experience warned them of the impending danger.
From the New Techniques camp, many stepped out swiftly to block the old men.
Old Chen waved his hand, signaling them to stay back.
"Mr. Chen, it's an honor. Today, I wish to fight you fiercely!" the middle-aged man in white said. Not long ago, he had discussed with the deputy head of the relevant department regarding taking over the exploration organization to access their desired resources!
"Mr. Chen, I've been looking forward to sparring with you!" the woman in metallic armor chimed in. She appeared to be in her thirties, but her real age was already over fifty, and she showed little sign of aging.
Those in the know understood that the two grand masters had come together to take down Old Chen, intending to trigger his longstanding internal ailments and ensure he wouldn't leave alive!
This was a consensus among certain individuals in the New Techniques camp, willing to sacrifice pieces in this game because some sensed that if Old Chen broke through further, his internal issues would be comprehensively resolved!