Chapter 414: Defense Protocol
Chapter 414: Defense Protocol
The Fusion Boundary convoy ascended the gentle slope, navigating through a complex tunnel of intertwining vines, and returned to the Upper City District.
Upon reaching the outside, Chen Chuan looked up at the bright sky.
Although the Lower City District was not devoid of light, only the unique warmth of the sun could bring such a feeling, and only under the clear and pure sky could one's vision be unobstructed.
Once in the Upper City, he asked Tang Zhang to take him to the Jie Pin Bar, where he found the parked Goad Car. However, just as he was about to open the car door, he suddenly paused and turned to look in a certain direction, sensing that someone was spying on them.
On a high-rise building in the distance, a person abruptly drew the curtains and put down the telescope in their hand, saying in surprise, "Did he just see us?"
His companion, annoyed, said, "I told you before that these people have very sensitive senses. Don't keep staring; you never know if it will alert the target. Forget it, let's report this together."
Chen Chuan glanced for a moment, but the direction only revealed a cluster of high-rises, with no specific details visible. He retracted his gaze, thought for a moment, and contacted Wu Bei, saying, "Little Brother Wu, yes, help me check a place, and see if there are any suspicious personnel coming and going."
He marked a certain location with the Resonance Pointer and waited for Wu Bei's confirmation before opening the car door. Soon after, he started the vehicle and left the area.
Upon returning to Wu Yi's dormitory, he drafted a report, listing the decision of the Fusion Boundary Corporation and some suspicious details from the Lower City. He sent this to the Processing Bureau.
These details might not necessarily attract the attention of the Processing Bureau, as they have too many places to monitor. Unless they encounter an extremely difficult situation or special circumstances, they generally focus on surveillance rather than taking immediate action, preventing problems before they occur, as they can't prevent everything.
Since he was still on vacation, he rested in the dormitory for a while, using the special medication every three days to enhance himself.
If one ignores the side effects of the special medication, its benefits for strength improvement are undoubtedly significant.
However, the gained improvements need to be integrated through subsequent actual combat, so he chooses to engage in combat every day.
At the same time, he also watches the past combat recordings of some teachers stored in the academy, which, of course, also requires payment, but it's worth it.
Currently, there seems to be no accurate standard for categorizing the third-limit fighters.
Because the comparison between strength and weakness depends on the combat environment, combat conditions, and the mental state of the fighter, which can change at any time.
Even fighters with seemingly weaker overall qualities on paper often defeat stronger opponents, and this ultimately depends on their performance in battle.
Among these recordings, there was a teacher named Han Chuan, who was a typical example. He had studied at Wu Yi Academy and was now transferred to a government department.
Initially, this teacher had only a 50% evaluation for entering the third limit, barely achieving the third limit.
He practiced ordinary barehanded combat and used ordinary long and short weapons. However, whenever he encountered an opponent significantly stronger than himself, he always managed to win.
Watching his recordings, each battle seemed incredibly close, and one always felt that he would lose the next moment. But in the end, he always emerged victorious.
Han Chuan never gave an exceptionally strong impression, but his win rate was terrifyingly high according to the statistics.
Chen Chuan discovered that on many occasions, Han Chuan counterattacked just when his opponent seemed to have the upper hand. He had a knack for seizing the right moment.
This had significant implications, but Chen Chuan didn't plan to emulate him.
Combat, after all, is the clash of both sides' strengths. This move was a choice made out of helplessness, compensating for weaknesses by relying on techniques.
If I could knock someone out with one punch, why would I bother with prolonged combat?
He always remembered his goal, which was to reach the theoretical limit of a near-perfect individual, even surpassing that.
In the third limit, he had the opportunity to make up for all the areas he couldn't reach before.
Now, it seemed not too far from achieving this.
The ample supply of medication from Fusion Boundary was enough for several, even ten or more fighters, but now it was all concentrated on him. This would become the nourishment to build his body.
However, besides this, there was another crucial aspect: finding a teacher who could guide him to greater heights.
Chen Chuan had only recently entered the Third Limit, and was still in the stage of consolidating his foundation. For now, he could cultivate on his own. But to reach higher limits, he needed guidance.
He had inquired about this at the Academy, and they did have a teaching channel. However, according to regulations from the relevant government departments, only those who had participated in the World Ring Defense were eligible to apply.
This was also on his plan, so he took this time to review some notes about the defense plan that the Processing Bureau had sent him.
After resting until the end of the month, he used the Gateway Device to contact the Defense Department with the signal they had left for him. After a while, a pleasant female voice sounded:
"Hello, Executive Chen. How may I assist you?"
Chen Chuan recognized the voice of the woman who had previously received him. He replied, "Hello. I've considered the World Ring Defense mission and have made my decision."
The woman said, "Executive Chen, please hold on."
After a while, a solemn and deep voice came through the Gateway Device: "Executive Chen, this is Li Guanghai. Since you've contacted us, I assume you've thought this through?"
Chen Chuan said, "Yes, I have. I agree to join the World Ring Defense."
Li Guanghai said, "Executive Chen, welcome aboard. If you're available, please come to the Processing Bureau. We have some matters to discuss."
"Okay, I'll be there right away," Chen Chuan replied.
After ending the call, he left Wuyi and drove the Gard Vehicle to the Processing Bureau. The woman who had received him before led him to the same meeting room as last time.
She handed him a document, saying, "Executive Chen, this is the participation agreement for the defense mission, which differs from the confidentiality agreement. Please take a look."
Chen Chuan took the document and examined it carefully. Most of it outlined rights and obligations.
For instance, participants in the defense mission, upon encountering emergencies, must accept the Defense Department's summons, which could offset national conscription duties.
Another example was that participants' salaries would be increased on top of their original basis.
For outstanding contributors, they would receive preferential treatment in the provision of special medicines and priority in rank promotions.
The rank granted by the Processing Bureau wasn't just for show; it was recognized throughout the Dashun government. Many powerful officials in violent institutions were former Fighters from the orthodox system.
Chen Chuan also noticed that all Third Limit Fighters participating in the World Ring Defense, except for special cases, would be eligible for a Central City citizenship recommendation for their family members if they served for more than three years and their families were not in Central City.
If the participant had no family, they would also receive one to several corresponding recommendation slots based on their achievements.
These were Central City citizenship slots, which were extremely difficult for people from fringe cities to obtain.
Chen Chuan couldn't help but think that if his younger cousins could come to Central City for their education, the growth conditions and educational resources they would gain would far surpass those in Wuyi. And if they wanted to become Fighters, they wouldn't have to go through the local Wuyi assessment.
However, this was as it should be. If they were going to risk their lives on the front lines, how could they possibly retain people without these benefits?
It's also worth noting that despite Central City being on the front line facing the world collision, its defense capabilities were also the strongest.
At the very least, before the Great Collision, the resources available in fringe cities couldn't compare to Central City, and Chen Chuan even felt that Central City might be safer than fringe cities when the Great Collision arrived.
However, even without this agreement, he would have signed it.
Before the Great Collision, as the two worlds drew closer, the other side's existence would undoubtedly continue to seep through. It was only a matter of time before he faced them.
Rather than passively waiting, it was better to prepare early and accumulate experience in dealing with these entities. Not to mention, this was also related to his search for a mentor for the next stage of his cultivation.
So, after reading the agreement, Chen Chuan picked up a pen and signed his name on it.
The woman waited for him to finish, took the document, and after reviewing it, she looked up and said, "Executive Chen, please wait a moment. Specialist Li said he'll be here shortly to meet you." She smiled slightly, "It seems the Specialist values Executive Chen highly."
After waiting for seven or eight minutes, Li Guanghai arrived at the conference room. He said to Chen Chuan, "Executive Chen, sorry to keep you waiting." He waved his hand, signaling the woman to step aside.
Then, he walked to the desk, glanced at the agreement on the power of the Third Limit has brought you. And remember, this isn't a forced command, but something you need to pay attention to while executing the defense mission."
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(End of Chapter)
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