Chapter 1117: The Seal of Evil
Chapter 1117: The Seal of Evil
The next afternoon, the welcoming party from the Cavadia Clan arrived at the hotel, and Chen Chuan boarded the private car arranged by them, heading towards the agreed-upon meeting location.
After a fifteen-minute drive, the convoy arrived at the designated place. Leyn gave him a lot of face by personally standing there to greet him, accompanied only by a few family members and a handful of assistants. This indicated that it was a very private invitation.
In the Federation, families were the administrators of cities, and often private exchanges between family representatives could determine political matters.
Chen Chuan stepped out of the car and looked up. At both ends of the square were black arch-shaped frames like ribs, with spiral cross-shaped structures above them. Surprisingly, the meeting place for the two parties was arranged in the Viasia Lockdown Hall.
Many of the most vicious criminals, remnants of the old era, and captured beings from the other side were imprisoned here.
Leyn approached and initiated a handshake, smiling as he spoke in standard Daxun dialect, "Mr. Chen, it's a pleasure to meet you, and I'm delighted that you accepted my invitation."
"It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Leyn," Chen Chuan replied. "I didn't expect you to choose this place for our meeting."
Leyn smiled and said, "You can call me Leyn." He continued, "Mr. Chen, I believe you haven't visited the Lockdown Hall since arriving in Central City. This place has the best security measures in Viasia, and many private discussions and banquets are held here. Our conversation today is also suitable for this venue."
Chen Chuan nodded and said, "I'll follow your lead."
Leyn gestured with an open hand, "Please, allow me to give you a tour first."
Chen Chuan followed him inside, and two women who looked like secretaries walked behind them with synchronized steps, their high heels clicking on the stone pavement.
Leyn said, "Don't mind them. They are custom-made dolls from Prime Origin Corporation. They don't have their own thoughts and are only capable of performing tasks like conveying commands and interfacing with information platforms. You can consider them as tools and interfaces."
Chen Chuan had already noticed that the two women were filled with special artificially mutated tissues, so they were not merely communication tools but also had combat and security functions.
He also observed that after arriving in the Federation, the influence and traces of Prime Origin Corporation were ubiquitous, and their products were deeply integrated into various aspects of life.
The fact that Viasia Central City utilized so many products from Prime Origin Corporation indicated a good relationship with the company.
The Lockdown Hall received visitors for tours every day, but they used a dedicated internal passage.
The two walked down the black glass brick avenue and entered the main hall. The security personnel standing on both sides wore uniform black and silver uniforms, each with protective goggles, standing still and appearing stern and efficient.
In the center of the hall stood a six-meter-tall sculpture made of silver fluorescent materials, binding books, claws, and sword shields together.
This statue had a name, "Chaos Hunt," which served as the symbol of the Lockdown Hall and represented the stance and responsibility in resisting the encroachment from the other world.
The lighting here was also unique, not the usual lamps, but rather chains of glowing objects hanging above, adorned with intricate and elaborate dark golden patterns resembling the binding chains used in ancient royal ceremonies.
Chen Chuan took a glance and thought that these should be part of some grand ritual.
Leyn explained, "Mr. Chen, to ensure the security of the Lockdown Hall, we have made unremitting efforts over the years. In the past, we relied on ritual experts to perform the containment, but with technological advancements, not only do these experts participate, but we also involve active consciousness entities for verification.
All critical ritual arrangements in key areas will be monitored and verified by active consciousness entities, and they are replaced annually."
Chen Chuan commented, "That's a significant cost." It was easy to imagine that the ritual materials required to contain these individuals and beings must be extremely expensive, and the cost of ensuring safety during replacement was also considerable.
"But it's worth it," Leyn smiled and said, "In fact, according to the precise calculations of active consciousness entities, the ideal replacement interval is every three months, but currently, there doesn't seem to be a need for that."
As they were talking, a receptionist approached. An automaton standing behind Leyn walked over and exchanged some information with the receptionist.
Then the automaton returned and nodded to the two of them.
A faint glow flickered in Leyn's ears and eyes, and he said, "The security pass is ready, Mr. Chen. Please follow me for a tour."
Leading the way, they passed through the antechamber and entered the first hall. Chen Chuan observed that the walls on both sides resembled thick crystal, with a faint golden yellow hue.
Inside, he could vaguely see strange beings sealed within, each with a massive physique. Judging from the frightening limbs near the walls, their overall appearance was likely bizarre and ferocious, and although they appeared frozen, they clearly retained a certain degree of vitality.
This indicates that these things are alive.
"This is the Amber Hall."
Leyn introduced, "These are all Level-3 Dangerous Beings at the very least. Some were excavated from beneath the Confluent Earth, while others were specially contained after being captured. They are now all placed here together."
Since they are in a state of prolonged slumber, they serve not only as exhibits but also provide a certain amount of bio-energy for rituals. However, don't underestimate them, as they are Beyond-Limits Biomechanoids, and each one has the power to destroy an entire city."
Chen Chuan glanced at the Beyond-Limits Biomechanoids, which were equivalent to the level of Fighters. If they were Level-2, it would be no simple matter, as they could at least match the Fighters of Changsheng Observatory, and some of the more powerful ones could even rival those from Dongxuan Observatory.
Leyn emphasized this point, likely hinting at and stressing the power behind the Sealed Hall, as even such beings could only serve as a backdrop here.
At this moment, the Doll behind them stepped forward and began to introduce the characteristics and the eras these beings belonged to. On the crystal display cabinets around them were limbs and Divergent Tissues cut from these ancient beings.
It is worth mentioning that these items are available for sale to other countries and organizations. If they are interested, they can purchase them through a certain process, whether for research or Implant modification, which is none of their concern.
Chen Chuan could sense that this thing was still full of vitality, and there were tiny crustaceans clinging to it.
"This is the esophagus of the Siluo Monster," Leyn said. "It's the only passage connecting the interior. If there's an emergency, it can secrete a large amount of highly corrosive mucus within half a minute, sealing off the entire entrance."
He gestured upwards, "And these parasites, they don't seem threatening, but their presence effectively suppresses the activity of the esophagus."
He smiled and said, "Mr. Chen, see, although some of them are powerful, in reality, they can be restrained and controlled by us using small and low-cost means, allowing us to utilize them. This is the power of wisdom, but it must first conform to the laws of nature.
We don't always have to choose to confront things head-on, as the cost is high, and we may ultimately be crushed by their power. Taking a roundabout path can often achieve our goals, and sometimes even more effectively."
Chen Chuan sensed a deeper meaning in his words. He glanced at Leyn, noticing a smile on his face, as if it held some ambiguous meaning. "Mr. Cavadia, I heard that there's a service here to communicate with the detained criminals?"
Leyn smiled and said, "Mr. Chen, are you interested? Sure, I can arrange it for you. Which one would you like to speak to?
Oh, do you want to choose His Majesty the Kali'aopate Emperor?
In that case, I should remind you, Mr. Chen. Since His Majesty the Emperor arrived here, he has been sought after by countless visitors because he has the most significant reputation. Almost everyone who comes here tries to speak with him.
The Emperor has shown great patience in these encounters, satisfying the curiosity of each visitor. He has even devised a unique pronunciation and language, and through his speech alone, he can make people lower their guard and become his fervent worshippers. An audience with him becomes a form of reverence.
It has been determined that he does not use any mental power during this process. Bound below, there is no possibility of mental power leakage. He purely relies on the power of his words, suggestions, and personal charm to convince visitors. So, Mr. Chen, if you want to speak with him, you must be careful."
Chen Chuan shook his head and said, "I don't want to speak with him."
The so-called Emperor is merely a remnant of the old era. Setting aside that, he is just a Fighter from Dongxuan Observatory, and Chen Chuan has encountered such individuals before.
Moreover, mere dialogue holds no interest for him, as it would be novel for ordinary people but meaningless to him. He has no desire to listen to their bewitching ramblings.
Leyn showed interest, "Then, I wonder whom Mr. Chen wishes to meet?"
Chen Chuan looked at him, "I heard that there's an Imprisoned One from the other side detained in the Sealed Hall?"
Leyn answered affirmatively, "Yes, indeed."
He looked at Chen Chuan in surprise, "Mr. Chen wants to communicate with that being? That's quite bold... To be honest, since this being was detained here, no one has attempted to communicate with it. Almost no one can withstand the spiritual pollution it emits."
Chen Chuan sincerely said, "I've dealt with many such things, but I've never spoken to them. I'm curious about what they think. Since it's here, I want to ask."
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(End of Chapter)
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