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Chapter 1141: Star Shift and Secret Objects Resound
Chapter 1141: Star Shift and Secret Objects Resound
After talking with Luo Weina, Chen Chuan went to see Xie Tuanzhang and expressed his thoughts:
"This time she came to us, not only to transfer her dojo but also for another purpose."
Xie Tuanzhang agreed with this view, saying, "It seems like a decision she made out of necessity, but I believe this old lady has thought it through carefully and calmly."
"But regardless of her intentions, this is a rare opportunity. Even if it's a trap, we need to take over the dojo."
The value of the dojo itself is just one aspect. More importantly, over the past few decades, the Non-Body Flow has been very popular among the lower and middle classes of the Federation. Dojos are almost everywhere in the Federation. If this industry falls into the hands of Daxun, its potential impact would be enormous.
Chen Chuan said, "Let the professionals handle the specific transaction. No matter what she has in mind, I will take care of the security issues."
Xie Tuanzhang nodded in agreement. Chen Chuan had repeatedly proven his strength, and with him here, there was no need to worry about anything unless it involved a truly high-level entity, which this matter did not.
Luo Weina and her assistants were temporarily arranged in a guest room at the headquarters. After entering, the female assistant first checked the room to ensure there were no special surveillance devices. She then went to the window and looked outside through the one-way glass, saying, "Master, they are still watching us."
Luo Weina replied, "Let them do as they please."
The female assistant remained vigilant, standing by the window and keeping a watchful eye on the outside.
After about ten minutes, the commercial negotiation team from the delegation knocked on their door. Luo Weina's business team then went to negotiate.
The transfer of the dojo was not a simple matter, especially when it involved business between two countries. The entire process required extensive discussions and negotiations, and it would take some time to proceed.
Of course, in this situation, the parties involved did not need to personally appear. It was sufficient for their lawyers and relevant personnel to handle the specific negotiations.
To avoid attracting too much sensitive attention, although Daxun was funding the purchase, the ownership of the dojo was registered under Chen Chuan's name.
This was mainly due to the influence of a martial artist. Currently, Chen Chuan still lagged behind some internationally renowned martial artists, as he had only recently set foot on Federation soil and had not been active on this stage for long. However, taking over the dojo was well within his capabilities.
The negotiations lasted for several hours, and soon it was evening. Due to the need for procedural confirmation and third-party documentation, the process might extend into the next day.
Luo Weina showed no impatience and waited patiently, immediately signing any documents that required her signature.
During this period, she also attended a dinner hosted by Xie Tuanzhang. By nightfall, the two teams had reached a preliminary agreement, and the main work was completed. The next steps would involve waiting for responses from the Federation government, which did not require her direct involvement. She returned to her room accompanied by her female assistant.
Sitting down, she looked at her elegant wristwatch and then out the window, muttering, "It's almost time."
At that moment, in a high-rise building in the northern part of the city, a team of occult ritualists under Lu zu zhang was using observation equipment to closely monitor the sky.
Lu zu zhang waited nearby, while the entire rooftop was filled with fully armed members of the Resistance Organization, ready for battle at any moment.
Qu zhuan xian also stood on the platform, his expression serious, occasionally lifting his hand to check his watch.
After a long wait, one of the observation team members suddenly shouted excitedly, "I see it!"
Lu zu zhang quickly approached, and the member stepped aside from the observation position, pointing in a direction and saying excitedly, "Leader, look, that's the Wise Star, that's the Path Star, and that's the Fate Star... all three stars are emerging and converging. Tonight should be the time for the Three Stars Convergence. Based on this, the final convergence will be completed in two to three hours!"
"Two to three hours..." Lu zu zhang glanced quickly and instructed, "Start calculating immediately. I need the exact time!"
"No need to calculate."
Qu zhuan xian spoke in a low voice, "The exact time is 10:59:48."
Lu zu zhang was surprised. Qu zhuan xian had initially asked about the time of the Three Stars Convergence, so how did he know the exact time now, down to the second?
Qu zhuan xian did not elaborate but said, "Everyone, the opportunity we have been waiting for is here." He looked at Lu zu zhang and said sternly, "Lu zu zhang, time is short. Let's begin!"
"Understood!"
Lu zu zhang knew this was a critical moment. He immediately focused his thoughts and went to the radio station, instructing the communications personnel to send action orders to the resistance members inside and outside the city.
At the same time, on the observation platform of Vail Asia Central City, the city's occult ritual team was also observing the sky.
According to Alura's calculations, a rare event where three stars align, known as the Three-Star Convergence, would occur at eleven o'clock tonight.
This phenomenon, closely tied to celestial changes and rituals, was believed by the ancients to enhance the power and direction of rituals, as the Ritual Stars were thought to symbolize guidance and strength. The Central City was equipped with numerous ritual setups, so it was crucial to observe and record all data related to the event.
Based on her current observations, Alura's timing seemed accurate, pinpointing the exact moment of the three-star alignment down to the second.
Beside them, a star track was laid out, and as the Ritual Stars moved, their trajectories perfectly aligned with the markings on the track.
However, as time ticked by, they noticed a slight discrepancy. The star track's movement began to deviate from the predicted schedule. If this continued, by eleven o'clock, the discrepancy could amount to nearly a minute.
Although it was just a minute, no one could be certain that this wouldn't cause any problems.
Should they report it?
They hesitated, as the Three-Star Convergence only occurred once every three hundred years, and past records were not very precise. It was difficult to predict whether the star track would self-correct. After all, these were Ritual Stars, and their behavior couldn't be entirely explained by conventional logic.
After a brief discussion, they decided to continue observing and recording the data. They would report to the White Rock Hall once they were more certain of the situation.
At 9:10 PM, outside the Ancient Museum, a luxurious car pulled up and parked steadily on the square. A well-dressed young couple stepped out, laughing and chatting as they approached the museum.
The museum was open at night, and some people particularly enjoyed visiting during this time, so there were other visitors present.
At the security checkpoint, the guards recognized the pair from their name cards as the children of a senator from the Serranoja Central City. After verifying their identities, the security personnel opened the gate, politely inviting them in and offering to provide a tour guide. The couple, preferring their privacy, declined the offer.
The security personnel bowed and watched as the couple entered.
Unbeknownst to anyone, in the museum's underground independent vault, the Blood Red Skull, which had been placed there, began to emit a faint glow. As the Ritual Stars drew closer, it seemed to resonate with them.
Even if someone had noticed, they likely wouldn't have been concerned, as the celestial phenomena were known to enhance the museum's ritual effects. The experts responsible for maintaining and repairing the rituals wouldn't have suspected any issues.
It's worth noting that the rituals in the museum and the Sealed Hall were fundamentally interconnected. Under normal circumstances, neither external forces nor the prisoners inside could break free on their own.
However, as the three Ritual Stars converged, the resonance between the ritual and the skull intensified, causing the various ritual components to align more closely. This subtle change was also perceived by the powerful beings imprisoned in the Sealed Hall.
The ritual was designed to suppress all prisoners by pitting their powers against each other. But when their actions became synchronized, the bindings began to weaken.
To put it simply, it was like everyone on a street suddenly hearing a rhythmic song and unconsciously moving to the beat.
So, at this moment, some of the prisoners were actively cooperating with the resonance, while others were involuntarily following it. Whether consciously or unconsciously, they were adapting to the changes in the resonance. As a result, they soon realized that the bindings that held them were gradually weakening.
By 10:00 PM, even the most oblivious guards in the Sealed Hall had noticed the issue. They broke out in cold sweats, knowing that the Sealed Hall housed extremely powerful prisoners and non-human entities. If these beings were to escape, it would undoubtedly be a disaster!
However, the situation wasn't yet at its worst, as there was a dynamic ritual surrounding the Sealed Hall and the museum, designed to intervene and correct such anomalies.
But due to the scale and complexity of the ritual, they needed assistance from the large field organisms in the Central City, primarily the active consciousness entity Alura, to perform the necessary calculations and adjustments.
Once Alura provided a solution, they could coordinate and resolve the issue.
However, when they reported the emergency, Alura's response was unexpected and alarming:
"An unknown error has occurred. Adjustments are being made..."
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(End of Chapter)
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