ch 3 The Battle of Wills

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"He understands that survival depends on consumption; it embodies a man's determination, where life takes precedence.

As time passed, Barrick's aura weakened, and the speed of his punches began to slow down.

However, at this moment, beads of sweat formed on Chen Fan's forehead, and his expression was marked by nervous tension. The continuous evasion also depleted his physical strength.

He was on the brink of reaching his limits, and now the competition shifted to sheer willpower—to see who would give in first.

Sensing that he was nearly unable to hold on, Barrick's attacks grew even more frantic.

Chen Fan had no choice but to evade with all his might because he knew that with his current physical condition, a single punch could likely prove fatal.

Time ticked away, one second, two seconds, ten seconds, thirty seconds.

Chen Fan had reached the absolute limit, and Barrick's fists carried tremendous force as they struck once again.

Only a resounding thud was heard as Barrick's aged body fell heavily to the ground.

Even in death, Barrick's eyes bore a lingering resentment and anger, fixed intently upon Chen Fan—a testament to his unyielding spirit.

The pirates in the adjacent cells heard the heavy fall of Barrick's massive frame and, unable to drag Chen Fan down with him, resorted to cursing him as a waste of space.

At this moment, Chen Fan was not in the mood to care about their words. He simply took a seat on the ground.

"Phew… Deep breath." The life-and-death moment had left his spirit on edge.

Chen Fan looked at Barrick's lifeless body before him, sighing inwardly. This was indeed the world of One Piece, a realm inhabited by true monsters.

The fact that this man, with his throat pierced, had managed to endure for nearly three minutes and still had the strength to fight was nothing short of terrifying.

"Gulping…" Feeling intense hunger gnawing at his stomach, Chen Fan glanced at the remaining meal in front of the cell, and without hesitation, he made his way over to devour it.

After the first bite, Chen Fan felt something unusual. Within his body, a faint warmth began to surge, gradually bolstering his strength, while the injuries on his arm appeared to mend.

Chen Fan initially thought he might be mistaken but continued eating. In less than two or three minutes, he had consumed the entire basin of food and a bottle of water.

Throughout the meal, he couldn't help but notice the subtle, invigorating warmth that flowed within him as he ate.

This warmth seemed to course through his meridians, then into his internal organs, enhancing his physical fitness and aiding in the repair of injuries while restoring his energy.

A smile crept onto his face. Chen Fan had harbored doubts about escaping from the sixth level of the Propulsion Layer. However, with this newfound ability, he now felt more confident.

With this gift, he could minimize his downtime and dedicate more time to training. Furthermore, the gradual improvement in physical fitness, if sustained, promised tremendous power in the long run.

Returning to his senses, Chen Fan sensed a mild sense of fullness spreading through his body. He marveled at this sensation, considering he hadn't eaten for a day and had just engaged in a fierce battle.

Yet, this meal had left him feeling completely satiated, suggesting that it contained a considerable amount of energy.

Having finished eating, Chen Fan returned to his corner. After the life-and-death struggle he'd endured, he felt an overwhelming fatigue settling in.

The ultimate victor, Chen Fan, resumed his rest in the cell's corner.

Pirates in the nearby cells, recognizing that there was little else to witness, also retreated to their corners for aimless rest.

This was the daunting aspect of the sixth level of the Advanced City. Unlike the first five layers, this level presented unbearable conditions for ordinary individuals: an unending solitude, endless darkness within the cells, and no opportunity to venture outside.

Even excretion occurred through designated ports.

Endless loneliness and darkness were the punishments imposed on those advancing to the sixth level of the city.

Yet, Chen Fan couldn't help but feel grateful for being directly confined to the sixth level due to his special status. Otherwise, in the first five levels, under those extreme conditions and with his current physical condition, survival would have been improbable.

The following day, the morning sun made its presence known.

In normal circumstances, sunlight would have streamed in, but this was the Propulsion Layer, where the dim flicker of firelight was the sole illumination.

Chen Fan awoke as well, and after a night of recovery, his mental state was significantly improved.

Once awake, Chen Fan paid no attention to Barrick's lifeless form. Instead, he commenced a set of push-ups.

Having resolved one crisis, he now needed to embark on his personal plan—to train rigorously and bolster his strength.

"One, two, ten... 100... 1,000..." Sweat flowed freely across Chen Fan's body, each droplet falling onto the cold floor.

During this period, several pirates observed Chen Fan training, and their voices carried mockery.

"Kid, mental training won't do you any good here. What's the point?"

"Exactly, young one, stay put. Training won't get you anywhere."

"Boy, sit down. Do you think you can escape through training?"

Unfazed by their taunts, Chen Fan remained committed to his exercises.

Over an hour passed, and Chen Fan was still engrossed in his push-ups.

"1,998... 1,999... 2,000!" Chen Fan's arms quivered uncontrollably. He had reached his limit, and he collapsed, sprawled across the floor.

Chen Fan was genuinely surprised that he had completed 2,000 push-ups in one go. Considering his physical prowess from his previous life, he could only manage 1,800.

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