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Chapter 1144: Sealed and Released
Chapter 1144: Sealed and Released
Several armed vehicles stopped near the temporary Residence of the Daxun Delegation. Apart from the communication and liaison personnel, no one else got out of the vehicles. They just stared intently at the Residence.
After waiting for a while, they saw the main gate of the Residence open. First, a team of security personnel descended the steps, lining up on both sides and quickly controlling the street entrance.
Then, the delegation's Xie Team Leader, Luo Weina, and her several assistants and team members walked out.
Chen Chuan lagged slightly behind. He glanced at the armed vehicles, and as his deep, calm gaze swept over them, everyone in the vehicles involuntarily tensed up. The vehicles were momentarily filled with tense heartbeats and rapid breathing.
On this side, Xie Team Leader and Luo Weina had finished their conversation. The latter turned around, leaned on her cane, and bowed slightly to Chen Chuan, saying:
"Mr. Chen, logically, after the Dojo is transferred, it would be inappropriate for an old woman like me to say more. But I have devoted decades of my life to this Dojo, and I really can't let it go. So, I hope you can kindly take good care of the Dojo. I would be eternally grateful."
Chen Chuan nodded in response, saying, "Ms. Luo, I will. You can rest assured." He then glanced at where Alura was standing and said, "I heard that Ms. Luo is returning to your homeland. I wish you a smooth journey."
Luo Weina bowed again and then left with her team. They walked to the opposite side and she got into a separate armed vehicle. After the rest of her team got in, the vehicles slowly started and drove out under the watchful eyes of the Residence security personnel.
Seeing them leave, Chen Chuan returned to the hall with Xie Team Leader. When they entered the room, Hong Fu appeared and said to him, "She just transmitted some information to me." She added, "It's about some fighting data."
Chen Chuan said, "Alura?"
Hong Fu nodded, "This data can be loaded into my information field, but it will take some time."
Chen Chuan hummed in acknowledgment. It seemed that Alura had noticed him and made some preemptive gestures to show goodwill.
Hong Fu processed the information quickly, but even she needed some time to handle it, indicating that the data was massive. It was likely the accumulated data from the fighting city over the years.
Once she fully absorbed and digested this data, her combat abilities would likely see a significant boost.
The armed vehicle cut through the neon lights and noise, heading out of the city. In the back seat, Luo Weina said, "Alura, your calculations were correct. They really let us go."
She sighed, "Your plans have always been spot-on. Everything has unfolded as you predicted. When I was a child, I always wondered if the world was evolving according to the script you wrote."
Alura's ethereal voice echoed in the car, "That's not the case. I cannot predict the changes in the world. No plan is ever flawless. I need to rely on multiple contingency plans to adjust and supplement."
Although everything has unfolded according to her set direction so far, this does not mean her arrangements are perfect. There are many uncontrollable factors in the actual execution of her plans, which she needs to constantly adjust and patch up.
For example, the red skull. She analyzed the database to determine its approximate location and then passed the information to the Westshore government to find it.
However, when discussing whether to place it in the Sealed Hall, there was a debate. It almost ended up in another location. If that step had failed, the subsequent events would have been impossible.
She also arranged for the news of a precious item that could resolve anomalies in the Ancient Museum to be leaked to Luo Xiao. In one of her plans, she intended for Luo Xiao to take advantage of the ritual's disruption to seize the item, thereby exacerbating the chaos in the Central City.
However, Luo Xiao was killed prematurely, causing the plan to fail. This forced her to rearrange her plans, and each new plan introduced more variables.
She also needed the resistance organization to coordinate a series of actions. She could only set a broad framework in advance; she couldn't control the specific details. To reach this point, they also relied on a bit of luck.
At this moment, the convoy suddenly slowed down. There was a strong flash of light ahead. The driver said solemnly, "It's a temporary checkpoint, Ms. Luo. It's possible that the Field Interference Creature on our vehicle has caught their attention. Should we take a detour?"
Luo Weina said, "It's useless. Just proceed as usual. I am prepared."
She then took a pill. After a while, her body began to make a series of cracking sounds. She gradually grew taller, and at the same time, her aged skin began to shed, revealing smooth, youthful skin. Her teeth became harder, her hair grew thicker and rapidly reached her waist.
In just a moment, she transformed from a woman in her fifties or sixties into a young woman of no more than eighteen or nineteen. Her skin was tight and radiant, her teeth white and even, her eyebrows beautifully arched, and her hair shone with a silk-like luster.
This was a set of secret techniques tailored for her by Alura. She had started practicing it from a young age, and while her appearance aged, her internal bodily functions remained in a state akin to hibernation.
When she fully activated this technique, she could immediately return to her youthful peak, not just in appearance but also in her spiritual power, which was enhanced as her physical condition fully recovered.
At least for a few minutes, even without the presence of a field interference creature, the Alura attached to her would not be detected by the grand field.
Furthermore, because she had been preparing for this day since childhood, her biological information and field records were intentionally forged. Now, a completely new self was emerging.
She quickly changed clothes in the back seat. By this time, the inspection personnel had turned off the field interference creature in the convoy and were checking each vehicle with a field detector.
When they reached Luo Weina, the light shone on her, but this young woman did not match any of the recorded information. The information must have been incorrect; this was clearly not the person they were looking for.
They were not surprised. It was said that the grand field had issues that evening, and similar incidents had occurred many times.
After waiting for a while and seeing no reaction from the grand field, they confirmed that this group was not a problem and waved them through.
The convoy passed several checkpoints and finally drove out of the Central City. At this point, the resistance members in the car finally breathed a sigh of relief. Although they were not completely out of danger, leaving the city was a significant success.
They had initially thought that the Central City would be completely sealed off, which would have forced them to break through.
In reality, the Governor Council had indeed considered this measure, but due to the frequent riots and instability in multiple immigrant neighborhoods within the city, a full lockdown would only exacerbate the situation. Therefore, they abandoned this approach.
The news of the convoy's departure was immediately transmitted to the northern part of the city. When Qu Team Leader, who had been waiting there, received the Telegraph, he visibly relaxed.
However, just a moment later, his face tightened again. He waved the Telegraph operator away and then personally operated the device, sending a message to a certain location.
If there were Daxun intelligence personnel present, they would recognize that this was a secret signal used within their department.
Deep underground in the Sealed Hall, in a prison cell made of special gel-like material, the emperor of the Yonozhouold Imperial Family, Caligopatres, was held captive.
His forehead was broad, but it was now covered by his disheveled black hair. His eyes were sharp and held a deep, penetrating gaze, and his thin lips, when viewed separately, seemed cold and ruthless. However, on his handsome face, they exuded an indescribable charm.
At that moment, he was bare-chested, his body encircled by golden ritual chains. As the ritual's suppression weakened, a smile slowly formed on his lips.
The golden shackles began to snap one by one, and he moved his body, breaking free from the gel-like walls. During this process, a large piece of flesh was torn from his back, even exposing the underlying bones, but he seemed to pay no attention. The flesh on his back quickly wriggled and filled the wound.
He floated slowly to the center of the cell and looked up at a beam of light that penetrated the ceiling.
He took a deep breath, and his body slowly rose. At the highest point, he reached out and touched the ceiling. The thick gel walls rapidly melted away under the faint glow of his Spiritual Flame, without spreading to any other areas.
In a flash, he appeared outside, and the gel material quickly fused and sealed itself. Meanwhile, the piece of flesh that had been torn off wriggled and grew, quickly transforming into his own form, making it appear as if he had never left.
He ascended through the long tunnel, and numerous ritual seals reacted to his passage. However, without the support of external forces, even though the rituals themselves were enhanced, they could not stop his advance.
After passing through several more sealed doors, he reached the top floor. He glanced at the smooth marble wall beside him, which reflected his current appearance.
He smiled, and strands of Altered Organisms emerged from his body, weaving themselves into a complete set of elegant formal attire, with a few subtle improvements based on his own aesthetic preferences.
However, reaching this point did not mean he could break out. There was still an independent set of sealing rituals outside, and beyond that, even greater obstacles. But he seemed unconcerned, smiling as he walked towards the front hall with a perfect, courtly gait.
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