Heavenly Ascension Chronicles Chapter 389: Aftermath - Novel Cool

Chapter 389: Aftermath

Chapter 389: Aftermath

As the sky gradually brightened over Lu Lan Lake, journalist Hu Ying's off-road vehicle followed the trail, leading him to the vicinity of the recent battle.

Passing through the area where the two had fought, he couldn't help but gape at the exaggerated scene of destruction, his camera clicking away.

Here, he spotted a weapon broken into two parts, stuck in the ground, but the combatants were nowhere to be seen. Following the trail of destruction, he searched until he reached the lakeshore, where he had to stop the car.

The lake breeze blew, swaying the reeds, creating a rustling sound. Hu Ying stood on top of the car, looking around, and said to the Boundary Token, "We're following the trail of the fighters' battle, and it leads to the lake ahead. Could it be..."

Just then, ripples appeared on the water's surface not far ahead, and a figure slowly emerged from it, causing Hu Ying to abruptly stop mid-sentence.

Chen Chuan stepped out of the lake, holding the Empress Blade in one hand and Xu Xianwen's head in the other.

As he approached the shore, the water on his body gradually evaporated, and wisps of white vapor rose from his body.

The morning glow bathed the lake, enveloping half of his body, while behind him, the fog on the lake slowly dissipated.

Hu Ying shivered, overwhelmed by the scene. Not only him, but everyone watching through his Boundary Token was also momentarily captivated, momentarily forgetting their surroundings as they witnessed this spectacle.

At that moment, the sound of a propeller filled the sky, and a small airship from the Handling Bureau approached, along with several armored vehicles converging on the scene.

Chen Chuan stepped onto the ground, his clothes already dry. He looked up and saw a flock of migratory birds flying south.

Hu Ying snapped out of his trance and wanted to run over to interview Chen Chuan, but for some reason, his legs felt like lead, refusing to move. Even if he wanted to speak, he couldn't.

He screamed internally, willing his legs to move, but his face turned red with the effort, and his body wouldn't obey.

More footsteps approached from behind, and someone tapped him on the shoulder, saying, "Hu, please leave. This is a Handling Bureau operation, and we can't disclose any information."

Realizing he could speak, Hu Ying said, "I'm a journalist, and I have the right to..."

But before he could finish, someone grabbed him, and he was immediately silenced. He was then led away from the scene by his collar.

"Executor Chen!"

Upon seeing Chen Chuan, a Handling Bureau scout rushed over, examining him up and down, and asked, "Executor Chen, are you alright?"

He couldn't help but glance at the head in Chen Chuan's hand.

"I'm fine," Chen Chuan said, remembering that Xu Xianwen was a wanted fugitive. He handed over the head, saying, "This is Xu Xianwen. Take him back."

"Oh, oh! Okay..."

The scout quickly held Xu Xianwen's head with both hands.

Chen Chuan walked forward to where the two had fought, picking up the broken staff-gun from the ground. This was the most valuable trophy he had acquired so far.

Although damaged, it could probably be repaired.

The Handling Bureau offered such services, and while a broken weapon had more commemorative value, since it was intended for future display, at least its surface needed to be restored.

At that moment, the Handling Bureau's airship slowly approached, lowering a soft ladder when it reached directly overhead. Captain Guan descended and landed nearby.

He first assigned tasks, instructing his team to secure the scene and remove unrelated personnel. Then, he approached Chen Chuan, saying, "Executor Chen, well done. I'll report your achievements to the Bureau honestly."

Chen Chuan thanked him and asked, "Captain Guan, what about the Ink Mountain situation?"

Captain Guan assured him, "Rest assured, we've stationed people there, and Ink Mountain Security has taken over the surrounding defenses. Even if the entire Viper Team returns, they won't be able to break through."

"That's good," said Chen Chuan. "Captain Guan, I've completed my task here. According to the Bureau's instructions, I need to return now."

Captain Guan said solemnly, "Official matters take priority. I'll arrange a vehicle for you right away."

"Thank you, Captain Guan."

Meanwhile, on the other side of Lu Lan Lake, two people stood on a thick tree trunk, observing the scene from a distance. One of them, a burly man in his thirties wearing a Handling Bureau uniform, said, "It seems we don't need to intervene."

The other, a young man in his early twenties, was blunt, "It's as if you, Old Wan, could take on Xu Xianwen."

Old Wan, the burly man, didn't get angry. "What about you, Xiao Lu? With you and me, we could hold our own."

Xiao Lu said, "Not necessarily. Those from the Venom Sect are all good swimmers. If Xu Xianwen escapes into the water like he did just now, who can catch him? Who's confident they can catch him?"

Old Man Wan remarked, "This Chen Xiao Brother is truly fearless. If it were me, I would have given up long ago and wouldn’t have dared to dive into the water like him."

Xiao Lu added, "We fighters speak with our strength. Since he has the capability, he deserves these benefits. I’m convinced of that."

On the other side, Chen Chuan, sitting in the Handling Bureau’s vehicle, returned to the Meng Family Estate. The security guards were still stationed at their original positions. The Viper Team members who had attacked were either killed or arrested. As he passed by, the guards, suppressing their excitement, saluted him one after another.

He nodded in response and made his way to the basement entrance. There, he used a spare Boundary Token to contact inside and said, "The attackers have been dealt with. You can come out now."

After that, he recited a code word.

This was a prearranged signal with Meng Shu, as the information transmitted by the Boundary Token could be forged, and only this method could ensure true confirmation.

After a while, the sound of a metal door being pushed open came from inside.

It seemed his attention had caused a slight throbbing in his brow, allowing him to sense the condition of everyone behind the wall. Except for Meng Shu, who seemed to be wearing something that made her presence elusive, he could easily observe the others.

This ability had emerged during his battle with Xu Xian Wen, seemingly a form of psychic sensing. However, it was likely a natural capability of Third-Level Combatants.

The door was pushed open from the inside, and Meng Shu and Yan Yi emerged, protected by three female security guards. Due to the Boundary Token maintaining external communication, they had already known the result of Xu Xian Wen’s death, yet they still adhered to the agreement and did not leave the basement.

Yan Yi believed that since a plan had been set, it must be followed, as this was the best way to avoid accidents. Many failures often occurred when success was within reach.

Meng Shu agreed, always open to sound advice. She looked at Chen Chuan and said earnestly, "Thank you."

Chen Chuan smiled slightly and replied, "It’s my duty."

Yan Yi then said, "Miss Meng, Mr. Chen, let’s go to the living room to talk." Meng Shu nodded gently.

Once they reached the living room, the three female security guards retreated outside. Yan Yi said, "Mr. Chen, from the information we have, the Viper Team was likely the strongest force under Meng Huang’s control. Now that they have been eliminated by you, Meng Huang no longer poses a threat to us, and the situation is beginning to turn in our favor."

On the surface, the Viper Team had no connection to Meng Huang, and no evidence could be found to link them. Yet everyone knew this team was dispatched by him. This defeat was undoubtedly a severe blow to him.

The Speculation Party would think: If Meng Shu could eliminate the strongest force under Meng Huang, could she not also eliminate Meng Huang next? And how many people would still stand by someone who might not even be able to save their own life?

Even if these factors were not considered, Meng Shu’s survival indicated that she had the ability to protect herself. This meant the Succession Struggle was still undecided, and there was no need to commit to a side just yet. They could wait and see.

At this moment, Yan Yi’s Boundary Token received a notification. She looked at it for a while and then smiled at Meng Shu, "Miss, some members of the Meng family are trying to curry favor with you."

Meng Shu said, "Then please respond to them appropriately."

Yan Yi replied, "Of course, they are still useful to us." She then looked at Chen Chuan, "Of course, all of this is thanks to Mr. Chen’s strength."

Ultimately, everything stemmed from the power of force. Possessing force equated to possessing power and the say-so.

She felt that the decision to invite Chen Chuan was truly wise. She was very grateful that such a Fighting Master was also a classmate of the young miss, which made it possible to invite him.

Chen Chuan, however, knew that things were probably not so simple. If Meng Huang was indeed in communication with some entity on the other side, this matter would not be easily resolved.

However, the Handling Bureau had assigned him to handle security here, and without further instructions, he would not take any additional actions.

Meng Shu then said, "Yan Sister, the guards who were responsible for the defense today should be rewarded and promoted as appropriate."

Yan Yi replied, "Miss, I will take care of it." She naturally understood this, but it carried a different significance coming from Meng Shu.

Meng Shu then looked at Chen Chuan and said, "I remember you also recruited some companions to help this time. I hope to express my gratitude to them as well."

Chen Chuan nodded and agreed.

Meng Shu immediately transferred a sum of money to Chen Chuan’s account. As for Chen Chuan himself, she would also issue a substantial bonus in the company’s name as his compensation for being a Security Consultant, though this did not need to be mentioned.

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(End of Chapter)

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