Chapter 374: Sapphire Blade
Chapter 374: Sapphire Blade
Chen Chuan glanced at the incoming call, seeing it was from the Boundary Fusion Affairs Processing Department. As he didn't involve himself in internal company affairs, he ignored it.
However, perhaps because he didn't respond, the caller sent him a voice message through the company's internal platform:
"Mr. Chen, we are aware of your capabilities, but please don't make unwise choices. Her promises will never be fulfilled. That's all I have to say."
After listening to the message, it automatically deleted itself. Chen Chuan's gaze flickered slightly, sensing that the tone of the message seemed to be from Meng Huang's side, but he also felt that it might not be that simple.
As he was pondering, someone else tried to add him as a contact. The label indicated it was Meng Shu's female assistant.
He accepted the contact request and immediately connected the call. A voice greeted him, "Hello, Mr. Chen. I'm Yan Yi, Miss Meng's assistant and manager. Welcome to our team."
"We are currently at Wan Sheng Financial in Wei Guang District. To ensure Miss Meng's personal information remains secure, she is not using a Boundary Vessel. I have full authority to communicate with you on her behalf."
"I understand," Chen Chuan replied. "This is a very safe approach."
"Thank you for your understanding, Mr. Chen. Do you have any suggestions for us?" Yan Yi asked.
"You don't need to tell me when you're leaving Wan Sheng Financial. Just send me a reminder through the Boundary Vessel, and I'll be there within an hour," Chen Chuan said.
"Okay, I've noted that. Also, we will send you a few sets of specially designed protective suits. Please ensure you receive them," Yan Yi said earnestly.
"Understood," Chen Chuan replied.
After ending the call, he discussed the matter with Gao Ming for a while before returning to Xuan Gong Mansion.
Upon reaching his dorm, Chen Chuan anticipated that soon after his joining, Meng Shu's team would be leaving Wan Sheng Financial. So, he began making some preparations.
Less than half an hour later, a package from Fusion Boundary Corporation arrived.
Fusion Boundary Corporation was the supplier of the protective suits, and the suits provided this time were also manufactured by the company. However, the grade of these suits was Level 2, even better than the ones provided by the General Affairs Bureau previously.
After all, at that time, he wasn't yet a Tier Three Fighter, and these suits were designed specifically for the physical characteristics of Tier Three Fighters.
In addition to the suits, there were also special fiber masks. They appeared to be just a thin layer, but when Chen Chuan tried to exert force, they instantly became extremely sturdy.
The mask had a vertical scarlet line in the middle of the forehead, which seemed to be a display or decoration on the surface. However, Chen Chuan felt that this design might also serve a purpose.
Tier Three Fighters have heightened spiritual sensitivity, allowing them to perceive many things that ordinary people cannot. Hence, they are said to possess the Heavenly Eye, which might be related to this design.
Soon after the package arrived, the Execution Bureau also delivered a set of casual clothes without their distinctive style, as requested by Chen Chuan. The materials used were similar to those of his uniform.
Chen Chuan inspected all the items, ensuring they were in order, then took some medication and began to slowly guide his breathing, adjusting his mental state.
There were no events that day, and the other side did not contact him again.
The next morning, around seven o'clock, the Boundary Vessel sent a notification sound. Chen Chuan, sitting in place, opened his eyes and looked outside.
The window, left uncovered by the curtains, was filled with countless flickering neon lights. As the sun gradually rose, day and night transitioned, and the morning light mingled with various dazzling radiances, making it difficult to distinguish one from the other.
He stood up, went to freshen up, then changed into the protective suit and casual clothes. He took the Snow Lady Sword and left Xuan Gong Mansion, driving a Garde car towards Wan Sheng Financial.
In just three quarters of an hour, he arrived at the Wan Sheng Financial building. The female assistant, Yan Yi, was already waiting for him on the steps outside. Seeing him approach, she greeted him proactively, "Hello, Mr. Chen."
Chen Chuan nodded slightly and said, "Assistant Yan, are you all ready here?"
"Miss Meng is ready and can leave at any time," Yan Yi replied, then turned to the side, "These are our security team. If you feel there's anything inappropriate, you can make adjustments or replacements."
Chen Chuan took a glance. The team appeared well-equipped and highly professional, but the absence of a Tier Three Fighter left a significant gap.
However, this was understandable. Ordinary people could handle unexpected situations, but if a Tier Three Fighter had issues, it could be fatal.
He withdrew his gaze and said, "We can set off now."
Yan Yi immediately sent a notification through the Boundary Vessel. Soon, Meng Shu came out, protected by three female security guards. She looked at Chen Chuan, and he looked back at her, saying, "Follow me." Turning, he left the building.
When Chen Chuan arrived at Wan Sheng Financial, the Execution Bureau was also monitoring the surrounding situation and screening suspicious individuals. Their primary task was to ensure the absence of long-range attackers, so they had personnel control and field surveillance at various high points and potential hiding places.
At this very moment, one of the Resonators suddenly spoke up: "Captain Guan, we've detected a suspicious target moving towards the Wan Sheng Bank. We're verifying their identity..."
"Confirmed. The target is suspected to be... a Fenyajin!"
"A Fenyajin? Which one?"
Captain Guan was startled, as if something had dawned on him. He quickly examined the footage sent by his team members and immediately confirmed the identity, his expression turning solemn. "Quickly, get me in touch with Executor Chen!"
"Yes, sir!"
Chen Chuan had just descended the building's steps and was heading towards the parking lot when he suddenly sensed something. He glanced in a particular direction and signaled with a wave of his hand.
The security team behind him halted, and several security guards immediately split up, with the last few forming a circle to shield Meng Shu and retreat backwards.
Across from them, a man dressed in the ancient attire of the Outer Ocean Islands approached. This man, not yet thirty years old, had exceptionally fair skin, meticulously drawn eyebrows, and long hair tied back. At first glance, he resembled a woman, and his gait had a unique rhythmic quality.
At this moment, a reminder appeared in Chen Chuan's Boundary Vessel: "Executor Chen, that's 'Jade Blade' Fenyajin. Please be cautious."
Chen Chuan's Boundary Vessel simultaneously displayed the man's information. He took a glance and learned that this individual was a renowned Tier Three expert in the Outer Ocean Islands who wielded a knife. According to verifiable records, he had remained undefeated in twelve battles.
This was an impressive achievement. Tier Three Fighters might never encounter so many opponents of equal skill in their lifetime, and this was just the surface. There might be even more undocumented encounters.
Chen Chuan asked, "Are there any snipers in position?"
Guan confidently replied, "No, it's just him."
Director Wu's voice echoed, "Chen Xiaoge, there are no Resonators nearby to interfere."
Chen Chuan acknowledged and turned to face his opponent. The man's appearance here at this time likely meant he was targeting Meng Shu.
Although this blatant reveal seemed to have lost its element of surprise, according to the records, this man was not an assassin but a Fighter who found joy in challenging various experts. He was likely being manipulated.
But this method was effective. If he were to be killed in this challenge today, Meng Shu's team would lose their greatest support, and the subsequent events would be self-evident.
The Fenyajin approached Chen Chuan, bowed slightly, and said, "Mr. Chen, please give me some guidance." He then slowly drew his knife and positioned it at the center line.
Chen Chuan's gaze fell upon the thin yet sharp blade, which was almost transparent. As he adjusted his angle slightly, it seemed to be a ray of light, perhaps the origin of the name 'Jade Blade'.
At this moment, the upper echelons of the Processing Bureau received the news and immediately mobilized Boundary Point resources to monitor the situation. Additionally, there were those secretly gathering intelligence and the forces behind the scenes who were also paying close attention.
Chen Chuan chose not to draw his sword but walked directly towards his opponent.
The Fenyajin showed no change in expression upon seeing Chen Chuan's decision. He took a step forward, and his Jade Blade seemed to flicker, with a barely discernible flash of light leaping forth.
In that instant, Chen Chuan's skin turned slightly red as he abruptly released his Life Field.
In a flash, he felt his opponent's Life Field and instantly realized it was an extremely unbalanced field—sharp and hard on the outside but relatively weak within.
His eyes suddenly became sharp.
The Fenyajin also sensed Chen Chuan's field, his expression changing as if he had seen something incredible. His hand holding the knife relaxed imperceptibly.
Chen Chuan sidestepped, avoiding the blade, and with a flick of the sheath, he deflected the knife and blocked the Fenyajin's momentum. The force of the collision completely suppressed the Fenyajin's power in an instant.
Chen Chuan quickly stepped forward, pushing his other hand towards the Fenyajin's shoulder. This strike, seemingly rushed for speed, lacked full force but hit the exact node where the Fenyajin's power was about to be unleashed.
The Fenyajin's attempt to mobilize his power not only failed but was pushed back, causing him to lean slightly backward, disrupting his center of gravity.
Chen Chuan took another step forward, his third, and pressed his palm against the Fenyajin's face. Simultaneously, the Fenyajin's accumulated power burst forth, and with the Furnace Breath technique, the powerful momentum directly blasted the opponent's head into a cone-shaped spray of blood that scattered backward.
The headless, sword-wielding corpse remained standing for a moment before staggering and falling backward, hitting the ground. Chen Chuan maintained his palm strike posture, and wisps of white vapor rose from the back of his hand and fingers.
In just a single exchange, within three steps, the renowned Fenyajin was killed on the spot.
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(End of Chapter)
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