Heavenly Ascension Chronicles Chapter 1187: The Deep Chasm Filled with Gold - Novel Cool

Chapter 1187: The Deep Chasm Filled with Gold

Chapter 1187: The Deep Chasm Filled with Gold

After speaking with Gui Zihan, Chen Chuan gathered the team members and warned them to be highly vigilant, even during their rest periods, and to stay in areas with strong security.

Only then did they learn about Commander Xie's attack, and they all solemnly affirmed their understanding.

Yuan Qiuyuan said, "Captain, do we need to strengthen the security around the estate? The estate is quite large, and each time Commander Xie goes out, he takes a significant security team with him, which makes it difficult for us to cover everything."

Chen Chuan replied, "Commander Xie has already informed the foreign affairs office. In a couple of days, a security team will be stationed near the estate. They will handle the external surveillance and security, conducting regular patrols. You just need to focus on the internal areas."

Yuan Qiuyuan said, "That makes things much easier."

Chen Chuan nodded and looked at everyone. "The Federation is different from home. There are many sects here, and some of their methods are very subtle. Everyone, remember to go to the Ritual team for regular checks. Don't be complacent."

"Understood!"

After giving these instructions, Chen Chuan didn't immediately dismiss them. Instead, he addressed each person's combat difficulties, offering solutions.

Last year in Jibei, they often exchanged and practiced with each other, leading to rapid progress, not just in the growth of their Mutated Tissues, but also in their combat techniques. However, since coming to the Federation, their focus has been on security duties, and their skills may have even regressed somewhat.

Still, with abundant resources for cultivation, each person has made progress, though to varying degrees. The foundation is everything, so their overall combat strength has improved, and they can all clearly feel it, which has kept their spirits high and their attitudes positive.

However, they inevitably face a question: where are they in their current stage? How far are they from the next stage? How much do their efforts and progress actually contribute?

They had almost no concept of these things.

But after Chen Chuan's guidance, everything became clear. Knowing and not knowing these details makes a significant difference in cultivation effectiveness. When a Fighter's mind is filled with determination, their Mutated Tissues also sense this mental state and release their potential to propel them forward.

Seeing that everyone was eager to try out what he had just taught, Chen Chuan knew that this was the best time for them to make progress. So, he gave them a half-day off.

After everyone left, he returned to his room to cultivate.

By nightfall, Commander Xie had still not returned from the Aurelia Palace. A staff member brought in a file.

Chen Chuan took it and felt a slight boost in his spirits, thinking, "Finally, here it is."

Since the Ritual, he had a feeling that the other party had some ulterior motive. If that was the case, they wouldn't stop now. He needed to understand their situation clearly.

The file in front of him contained the information he had commissioned a covert department to gather on the Primordial Sect.

After dismissing the staff member, he began to read carefully.

The Primordial Sect was founded ninety years ago. Initially, it had little recognition and was just a small sect in the central region. It only began to enter the upper echelons of the Federation fifty years ago.

Its rise was due not only to its promotion of extreme desires but also to its core business of transferring life force from one body to another through certain Rituals. This is their main competitive advantage, and today they are no longer secretive about it, having even secured special legislative permissions.

Chen Chuan couldn't help but recall the secret Rituals he had seen in Yangzhi City, which had similar effects.

This practice is indeed popular among powerful figures, but the Rituals involved are highly advanced, and even secretive cults that can achieve this often face various side effects.

While the eastern shore of the Federation, like the western shore, relies heavily on implants for daily life and work, many people in the upper echelons do not trust implants and are quite conservative. The Primordial Sect provides exactly what they need, which has given the sect a fertile ground for growth.

The sect's strength is unclear, but from the information available, it seems to be no less powerful than the New Light Sect. The fact that the government has passed laws specifically for them and that their Rituals are present throughout the city's waterways is a clear indication of their influence. It would be impossible to crush them all at once.

So, the plan is simple: build up strength, and once he is powerful enough, find a way to deal with them. But he cannot let this sect interfere with his plans.

He is not alone; he is part of the delegation, and if he can leverage the delegation's and Great Shun's power to pressure the other side, it should be possible.

However, this alone is not enough. The Federation's government is composed of individuals and organizations. Those in power can cause many troubles and disruptions with small actions.

He disliked relying on the other party's voluntary retreat. He had to take action to ensure they were temporarily preoccupied and unable to focus on him.

He studied the documents. Sects like this one undoubtedly possessed their own Rifts, but most of these ancient sects had their Rifts recognized by the government due to the transition from the old to the new era.

After the dawn of the new era, under the Great Alliance Agreement, privately maintaining long-term Rifts was not allowed. The Primordial Sect had only truly risen to prominence in the past forty to fifty years, so it was impossible for them to have had a Rift before, let alone the means to maintain one.

If he could prove that they were hiding a Rift, there would be grounds for an international investigation. Depending on the situation, they could either apply pressure or use force.

Of course, the Federation might tacitly allow the existence of Rifts, but as long as it stayed under the table, it would never be publicly acknowledged.

He noted that the Primordial Sect currently had two bases in the capital. One was located at the site of the old First People's Temple, now repurposed as their official headquarters. This location was semi-open to the public, but one needed to be of a certain status and make prior reservations to enter.

The other base was on a peninsula north of the Cui Kelan Great Lake.

Based on his experience, the latter was highly likely to house a Rift.

He needed to investigate this, but he couldn't do it himself. As a member of the delegation, he had to report his movements. However, he had a simpler solution.

He spread his palm, and after a moment, a seed enveloped in purple essence floated up. After focusing his intent for a brief moment, he released it.

This seed could attach itself to an unclaimed body and use it to gather information. If it could confirm the presence of a Rift, they could take immediate action.

Of course, if this method didn't work, there were other options.

The capital of the Federation was surrounded by companies and mercenary teams, and many people were willing to do anything for money. Although this might alert the Primordial Sect to his investigation, it didn't matter. Whether they knew or not, they would still be targeting him.

Meanwhile, in the Great Stair Temple within the First People's Ruins at the northern end of Central City.

In the vast stone hall, seven figures in black, gold-threaded robes sat on stone seats, their eyes the only visible part of their faces. Below the steps, a fire basin burned with golden flames.

A man wearing a painted mask looked up and spoke.

"According to our Ritual Judgment, the light he emitted was the most brilliant. Unfortunately, he seemed to notice something, which prevented the Ritual from completing successfully. However, we believe—"

He paused. "This person is very close to possessing the Golden Attribute."

One of the seated figures said, "So, he might be a Golden Child?"

The masked man replied, "Yes, we believe it is entirely possible."

The eyes of those seated grew intense. The "Golden Child" was a concept within their sect.

They believed that the Great Impact would accelerate the mutation of all living beings, especially humans. This would inevitably result in a few highly mutated individuals appearing globally. They aimed to discover these individuals, as they held significant importance within the sect.

They had already identified several potential candidates within the Federation, but the most suitable one was under the control of the Federation government, making it impossible for them to intervene.

Their pursuit of the "Golden Child" was fervent.

One of the seated figures asked, "If he is one, how do we obtain him?"

The individual in question was a member of the Great Shun Delegation. If they acted directly, it would mean war, and the Federation would never allow it.

The masked man said, "Ladies and gentlemen, we have a plan. Two years ago, the New Light Sect invited us to join them in an attack. We didn't explicitly agree, and due to the Great Shun Delegation's interference, the planned participants were killed, causing the attack to be severely understaffed and unfeasible."

The Primordial Sect had a valid reason for refusing. The western shore was the territory of the New Light Sect and others. Even if they spread their influence there, the New Light Sect would ultimately reap the greater benefits, so they had little interest.

"I believe we should revive this plan. Given the Great Shun Delegation's focus on Kawatuya, they might send him there for support, giving us our opportunity."

The seated figures exchanged glances. One of them said, "This is feasible, but we must first confirm that he truly possesses the Golden Attribute. If he doesn't, our efforts will be in vain."

The masked man bowed. "We understand this. We will arrange another Judgment soon. Please be patient."

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(End of Chapter)

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