Chapter 400: Succession
Chapter 400: Succession
"The powerful Active Mind Body is the architect and participant of the World Ring. They can open rifts between the two worlds, allowing the Defense Force to enter the fusion zone of the two worlds to confront opposing entities. Through this, various companies can retrieve relics from both worlds, and by studying them, advance their technology."
Meng Lei leaned forward and began descending the metal staircase, saying, "Follow me."
Meng Shu stepped onto the other metal ladder and carefully made her way down, covering a distance of three to four meters before her feet touched solid ground.
She realized that the space here was much larger than what she had seen from above. Suddenly, a loud sound echoed, and the lights flickered on, illuminating the tunnel below.
She noticed an elevator in the area and saw Meng Lei motioning her to come inside.
Once she was inside, Meng Lei pulled up the safety railing and gestured towards the control panel, saying, "First, open the safety gate, then pull the lever."
Meng Shu followed his instructions, sliding the safety gate's track upwards and then attempting to pull the lever. However, she found it too difficult to move with one hand, so she used both hands to pull it down to the bottom. The elevator vibrated slightly and then slowly descended downwards with a loud creaking sound.
Meng Lei continued, "In the past, Crystal Lumina was merely a subordinate of the government. When opening the gate, they needed the assistance of the Dashun government's power, and each time required approval and scrutiny.
Although the relics retrieved from the outside world were placed in the company for research, they were essentially owned by the Dashun government. Those were not our possessions.
However, if Crystal Lumina can become stronger, it will be able to freely enter and exit the fusion zone of the two worlds. It can also deploy fighters to search for relics for us, providing our company with greater prospects and development potential.
This is a privilege only held by mega-corporations and large companies. We at Fusion Boundary must find a way to join their ranks. Only then can we have the ability to protect ourselves in the upcoming clash of worlds, instead of becoming sacrificial pawns that can be discarded or pushed aside at will."
As the light from the elevator illuminated Meng Shu, she saw shadows and light crossing over Meng Lei's face and body. She wondered if she looked the same at that moment.
"This decision is somewhat rushed, but it has to be made."
Just then, they passed by a lamp, and Meng Lei's voice echoed from the darkness.
"Meng Huang has completely trusted and leaned towards that existence. We can't let him continue like this. You, Xiao Shu, successfully resisted his attack, proving that you have the capability to be a worthy heir. To prevent him from having too much reaction time, I immediately arranged this meeting.
In fact, a long time ago, I started planning to capture that existence. All the conditions were already in place, so there was a chance to succeed.
My initial plan was to first have Yu Sun and the Sword Guard deplete its power, and once it arrived here, use the ritual and Crystal Lumina's power to capture and absorb it.
However, plans are just plans. After making contact, I realized that this existence had a higher position than I had anticipated, which greatly increased the difficulty of subsequent actions.
In fact, at that time, I had already abandoned this operation. Allowing the Processing Bureau's involvement was to provide a backup for this plan, to prevent an uncontrollable situation.
But what I didn't expect was..."
Meng Lei turned to Meng Shu, "That existence was actually defeated by your classmate, all by himself, without the need for anyone else's intervention. I rarely hear Yu Sun praise someone, and your classmate is one of them. I heard you gave him all the medicinal resources provided by the company?"
"Yes," Meng Shu replied.
Meng Lei nodded, "You did the right thing. Only with sufficient investment can you expect a return. Now that you're the heir, give him Meng Huang's share as well. It's either no investment or a full commitment. Not only Crystal Lumina, but fighters are also worth befriending and recruiting."
Meng Shu remained silent for a moment before responding, "I understand, Grandpa."
Finally, the elevator creaked and gently vibrated, coming to a stop on the ground.
Meng Lei pushed open the safety railing and walked towards the front, where a work lamp illuminated the area. When Meng Shu stepped out, she noticed Crystal Lumina already standing in front of them, as if she had been waiting there for some time.
The space below was vast, and the ground was covered with intricate ritual patterns. As they walked over them, various colors of fluorescence flickered, as if something was flowing beneath.
In the distance, illuminated by soft light, was a flat, intricately carved metal cylinder with two spout-like mouths protruding on either side, and a lid with a horned ring handle on top.
Meng Lei said, "Crystal Lumina's body is stored in there, and mine is below." He extended his hand, "Xiao Shu, come stand in front of one of the spouts."
Without hesitation, Meng Shu walked over and stood firmly in front of one of the spouts.
"Reach your hand out there," Meng Lai instructed from behind.
Meng Shu tentatively raised her hand and placed it in front of the kiss mark. She felt a slight pain, as if something had bitten her. Instinctively, she withdrew her hand and examined it, noticing a tiny wound in her palm.
Meng Lai explained, "This is to allow her bodily tissue and your blood to exchange, so within a certain range, you can always find her and have her serve you, convey information, and deliver commands."
Meng Shu lowered her hand and turned to Meng Lai, "Grandpa, I have a question."
"Ask away."
"Grandpa, you've been planning to strengthen the Active Mind Body, aren't you afraid the Processing Bureau will find out?"
Meng Lai smiled, "If we succeed in this, eliminating the existence across the rift and allowing Crystal Lumina to grow stronger, the Bureau will have nothing to say. Although there will be some resentment, they will be more cautious when handling matters related to us.
If we fail, I will announce my retirement afterward and let you, Shu, take over the company. That will be our way of giving them an explanation."
Meng Shu looked at him and said, "I've always wanted to ask, why did you choose me, Grandpa?"
Meng Lai replied, "Among the younger generation, you handle matters with a calm and rational mind, you listen to others' opinions, and you have the decisiveness to make crucial choices. Even when faced with challenges, you dare to make resolutions.
However, these qualities are not unique to you alone. So, apart from these, there's one more crucial reason. The Active Mind Body doesn't get along with just anyone, even if you can command her. The compatibility between you and her can make a significant difference in the outcome.
And among all the younger generation, only you and Meng Huang are the most compatible with Crystal Lumina."
"Now, you're the only one left," he concluded.
Meng Shu couldn't be sure if this was truly the case, but she had no choice but to accept this answer. So, she asked another question, "Grandpa said Crystal Lumina is the foundation of the company's continuity, and no one in the company is irreplaceable, including yourself, I assume, so who is the company really for?"
Meng Lai smiled, "Some things may be hard for you to understand now, but you won't have to wait long. As the company's heir, you're the one closest to the answer. For now, just follow my instructions."
At that moment, in a certain skyscraper in the Crystal Zone, a capable woman with short hair and a cigarette in her mouth was crossing her legs and communicating with someone in the Boundary Vessel across from her.
A voice from within the Boundary Vessel spoke, "Sister Huan, the higher-ups are very dissatisfied with us. The loss of the important item being transported by the Gong family has forced us to initiate Plan B. Now that Meng Huang is gone, and without his cooperation, Plan B can't proceed. The higher-ups are demanding we provide an explanation."
Sister Huan replied, "What explanation? What does this have to do with us? Gong Zhan Yi failed to deliver the item, and Meng Huang's side messed up, which is even more laughable. It's basically his own fault. When have we not cooperated with him? We've done all we could; this matter can't be blamed on us."
The voice from the Boundary Vessel said, "But Sister Huan, it's useless to argue. Due to the plan's stagnation, the higher-ups are questioning our action group's execution capability and considering replacing us with another action group."
Sister Huan twirled a strand of her hair with her finger and smiled faintly, "Good. Whoever wants to take over, let them. I'd like to see who's more suitable than us."
The voice on the other side paused, sounding helpless, "But Sister Huan, if this continues, the higher-ups' patience won't last forever..."
Sister Huan said, "Say what you mean."
The voice lowered, "Due to the lack of progress, the higher-ups have ordered us to carry out targeted eliminations based on Wu Qi's list of targets."
Sister Huan raised an eyebrow, "Wu Qi?"
"I know Sister Huan, you dislike Wu Qi's suggestions, but now that the plan has stalled, the higher-ups have no choice but to try Wu Qi's proposal first."
Sister Huan stood up from the sofa and took a few steps in the room, "Targets?"
The other side immediately sent over a set of materials, and numerous people's information appeared on the light curtain in front of Sister Huan. Among them was Chen Chuan's profile.
She paused when she saw Chen Chuan's profile and said, "This handsome young man seems to be the one who defeated Wei Wusheng?"
"Yes, Meng Huang's failure is related to this person. Wu Qi suggests that among those who may hinder the company's future, this person is one of them, and the potential harm is significant. So, it's recommended to eliminate him early."
Sister Huan was unconvinced, "The future? I've never believed in those things, but it doesn't matter." She walked to the window and looked out, and right before her eyes was the massive Ferris Wheel slowly turning. She said, "Since it's the company's arrangement, I'll take on this task."
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