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Chapter 1024: Unlocking the Secret Repository
Chapter 1024: Unlocking the Secret Repository
As the Handling Bureau personnel went to inspect the bodies, members of the former Imperial family also witnessed the scene from a distance. Sensing something amiss, they immediately dispatched someone to report the incident.
The middle-aged man awaited news, and upon hearing the situation, he realized that the two deceased might have been mere decoys.
Uncertain of what these two might have carried on them, the news had likely already been leaked. Even if they found the people responsible, it would be of no use now. His only option was to quickly enter the Secret Repository, open the Rift before the Yangzhi City and Central City could react, and expand it to a certain scale.
His voice turned cold and stern, "Don't bother with outside matters. Everyone, follow me inside!" With that, he strode towards the stone wall that had already opened, and the personnel behind him hurried to catch up, and soon, they all entered.
In Yangzhi City, after a day, the Domain Information Field here had basically stabilized, and it was still spreading outwards from various areas. Every period of time, a new area would be connected to the overall Information Field.
On the eastern side of the National Avenue, the armed vehicle remained parked there. The telegraph operator received a telegram and quickly translated it, handing it to Chen Chuan, who was sitting in the back seat.
"Director, it's an urgent telegram from Commissioner He of the Sub-Bureau."
Chen Chuan took the telegram and glanced at it. After a moment's thought, he said, "Send a telegram to inquire about the whereabouts of the Cheng advisors."
The telegraph operator immediately sent the message. After a while, a reply came. The Cheng Merchant and his team had already reached the front of Jiao Mountain.
Chen Chuan said, "Inform them that the suspected Secret Repository is likely within Jiao Mountain and may have been opened. Request that they proceed there immediately and make every effort to eliminate the former Imperial family members and control the Rift on their side."
The telegraph operator acknowledged with a solemn tone and promptly sent a message to Cheng Merchant's team.
On the outskirts of Jiao Mountain, Cheng Merchant and his group had already arrived and met with He Fen.
This team not only included members of the Cheng family who were familiar with the environment of Jiao Mountain but also two execution team leaders from the Handling Bureau, as well as the Lan Gentry siblings and a group of Secret Doctrine Inspection Bureau personnel.
After receiving the telegram with instructions from the rear, Cheng Merchant looked towards Jiao Mountain. His nephew had gone missing here before; could it be related to the Secret Repository? He had some hope but also feared it wasn't.
At this moment, he took a deep breath and spoke in a low voice, "Let's go up the mountain!"
The Cheng family had been coming here to search for people every year for forty years. Many villagers on Jiao Mountain were very familiar with them. This time, they still followed the old rules, bringing with them various supplies needed by the village, which made the villagers overjoyed. When they went up the mountain, they encountered no obstacles.
After the group reached the mountain, they unloaded their supplies and only paused briefly before leaving the village and heading towards higher ground. The villagers didn't find this strange at all; they even pointed and whispered, saying that among those who came this time, there was definitely a "Master" responsible for finding people.
Upon hearing these words, some villagers hoped that the Cheng family would find their missing relatives, while others hoped that the Cheng family would still fail to find anyone, so they could continue receiving supplies from them year after year.
After leaving the village, the Lan Gentry siblings quickly took out their ritual artifacts and used them to determine the correct direction. Within half an hour, they located a corner of the excavated Secret Repository and safely reached the entrance to the Secret Repository.
Lan Gentry said, "Everyone, the situation inside the Secret Repository is unclear. Be cautious once you enter." He emphasized, "You might encounter some bizarre situations. Don't forcibly confront them. I'll find a way to dispel them."
Everyone knew that the Secret Repository posed a certain level of danger and wasn't something that could be resolved solely by force. The Lan siblings were both experts in secret rituals and expressed their willingness to follow instructions.
Along the way, Cheng Merchant noticed that the villagers were either sitting or standing, looking dazed, like lifeless zombies.
With his extensive experience, he deduced that among the opponents he was facing, there was at least one adept in spiritual power. However, based on the footprints and walking traces, none of the people who had passed by were Third-Limit Fighters.
This was good news, but they couldn't afford to let down their guard.
He put on the jade pendant passed by the younger generation to protect against spiritual attacks. After stretching his limbs, he lifted his head and said, "It's been a long time since this old man has exerted himself. Today, I'll have to show some strength." After saying this, he led the way into the Secret Repository, followed closely by the group behind him.
Soon, Chen Chuan received a telegram informing him that Cheng Merchant and his team had entered the Secret Repository, so he patiently waited there.
It was absolutely impossible for the former Imperial family to mobilize too much power from the Intertwined Earth. If his deduction was correct, the personnel he had summoned were likely those who had been lying in wait, and their strength wouldn't be too formidable.
Among this Cheng family team, there were a total of four Third-Limit Fighters, which was already sufficient to handle the situation.
After waiting for four hours, a telegram finally arrived. The telegraph operator said, "Director, Cheng Merchant reports that they have captured all the former Imperial family members who entered the Secret Repository and discovered a Rift. They request further instructions."
Chen Chuan acknowledged with a sound and said, "Let Lan Advisor take over and maintain control of the Rift, and quickly extract detailed intelligence from the captives."
"Yes."
After another half-hour wait, another telegram was delivered.
Chen Chuan took a look. This time, the main leader of the old imperial court was extremely stubborn. He was killed on the spot, and according to the confessions of the remaining captives, this rift only needed a specific key lock to open, and it would lead directly to the Dongqing Plain of the old imperial court.
These people heard that a large army was currently stationed there, waiting for the rift to open so they could rush out and occupy Jiao Mountain. Then, they would seize the entire Three Mountains region.
As for who led this army and which Xuanji martial artists were among them, they had no idea.
After reading the message, Chen Chuan contemplated. If the enemy truly intended to conquer the Three Mountains region, the large army was just the beginning. The upper-echelon forces they had gathered must be formidable; otherwise, they wouldn't be able to hold the region even if they captured it.
He couldn't help but think of General Su Kuo of the Eastern Expedition Army. If the enemy had a long-lived Xuanji martial artist, theoretically, even if all the martial artists in the Jibei Province were tied together, they wouldn't be a match for him.
However, the rift was already under their control, and if the enemy could come over from there, they could also cross over from this side.
He reached out and tapped on the Inter-Domain Terminal, sending a message to the Central City at that moment. Then, he said to the driver, "Let's go to Jiao Mountain."
The armored vehicle immediately turned around and headed towards Jiao Mountain. Behind him, two transport vehicles carrying Zalnik and the others also followed.
In a combat hovercraft above the Central City of Jibei Province, Xu Can had been waiting. At this moment, he received a message from Chen Chuan. He looked forward and said in a deep voice, "Destination: Jiao Mountain, Yangzhi. Full speed ahead."
In the southern industrial district, Zuan Xiansheng also received a telegram. After reading it, he picked up his mask, which had returned to its original appearance, and put it on. Then, he stood up and said, "Old Tang, it's time for us to set off."
The Mask said, "I'm saying, is there a big catch this time?"
Zuan Xiansheng spoke solemnly, "There's a rift in the Secret Repository. It won't be that simple." Tang Xiansheng agreed, "That's true."
Zuan Xiansheng said, "Also, I can't help but feel uneasy."
(Chapter 1691, Book 1)
The Mask asked, "What do you mean?"
Zuan Xiansheng said, "This time, let's confirm it." He reached out, picked up a suitcase, and walked out of the warehouse. As soon as he stepped outside, the sound of helicopter blades could be heard above.
At the foot of Jiao Mountain, He Fen and the members of the Handling Bureau were waiting, occasionally glancing forward. Before long, he saw an armed convoy approaching from a distance.
His spirits lifted, and he immediately ordered his men to line up neatly on both sides, while he stepped forward to greet them.
When the convoy arrived, it slowed down and stopped. The attendant opened the door, and Chen Chuan stepped out of the vehicle. Zalnik and the others also exited from the rear transport vehicle, one on each side, following behind him.
These two were extraordinary martial artists. After replenishing their nutrition, they stood at a height of around four meters, and their innate wildness and bloodthirstiness brought immense pressure to those present.
He Fen endured his discomfort and approached, saluting as he spoke, "Director."
Chen Chuan returned the salute and said, "Well done, Old He."
He Fen's heart rejoiced, and he immediately stood at attention, saying respectfully, "Director, this is what I should do." He paused and continued, "I've sent people to contact those two investigators. The latest news is that they are safe and sound. They descended the mountain via an alternative route, and I've dispatched a vehicle to meet them since communication is difficult there."
Chen Chuan nodded. Suddenly, a rustling sound came from the Inter-Domain Terminal, and he looked around, asking, "Is the Inter-Domain connection established here?"
"Yes."
He Fen said, "Director Zhu has long stated that Jiao Mountain is also under Yangzhi's jurisdiction, and we shouldn't treat it differently. So, we set up the Inter-Domain Transit Station here early on. This is the result of the joint efforts of all our colleagues."
Chen Chuan nodded. Although this Director He's personal strength wasn't impressive, he had demonstrated sufficient capability this time.
At this moment, a signal came from the Inter-Domain Terminal. He glanced at it, connected, and a coarse voice immediately sounded, "Little brother Chen, don't forget me. I'm Hukan."
Chen Chuan said, "Brother Hukan?"
"Hey, who else would it be? I'm here at the request of the company to assist your operation. I'm on my way."
Chen Chuan understood. After the establishment of the Jibei and Haidong Inter-Domain connections, both sides had signed a mutual support agreement. However, this time, they might not be able to directly utilize the forces of the Haidong Province, so he had requested assistance from the state-owned enterprise.
The situation on the old imperial court's side was still unclear, but the more forces he could gather on his side, the greater their chances of victory. He said, "Good. I'll give you a coordinate, and you can contact me when you arrive."
"Okay, I'll be there soon."
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(End of Chapter)
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