Chapter 418: The Rehearsal
Chapter 418: The Rehearsal
As Chen Chuan made his way back, he suddenly realized that he had gained new insights into combat techniques. The guidance from Lu Fang and his companions had helped him organize his thoughts and knowledge.
Teacher Jiang's words about the importance of theory outside of practical combat rang true. Not only could it guide his future path, but it also allowed him to review and organize his own learning.
With this in mind, Chen Chuan contemplated the idea of becoming a teacher himself in the future.
He slightly increased his speed, weaving through the colorful holoscreens displayed on the skyscrapers on either side, and soon arrived back at Wu Yi Academy.
Upon entering the dormitory, he took a quick shower and then removed his original Boundary Token, replacing it with the one Officer Liang had given him.
Activating the token, a holoscreen appeared before his eyes, displaying two intertwining curves that resembled waves. These curves then separated, extending upwards and downwards, seemingly connected at their ends, creating a mesmerizing visual effect.
After a moment, an internal platform emerged, accompanied by a voice: "Login detected for Executor Chen Chuan of the Handling Bureau. Please confirm, Executor Chen, if you wish to enter the Holoscreen Defense Platform."
"Enter," Chen Chuan replied.
With his confirmation, his identity flashed across the screen, followed by the platform's internal interface.
The interface displayed numerous World Ring-related information, with a vast amount of content that seemed worthy of attention at a glance.
However, upon browsing, Chen Chuan discovered that most areas required specific permissions to access.
There was also a separate discussion channel with a significant number of participants, all seemingly third-limit combatants involved in World Ring defense.
As he hadn't yet participated in defense missions and lacked the defender's identity authentication, any content related to defense was inaccessible due to insufficient permissions.
At that moment, he noticed a file marked as received, which was likely the one sent by Officer Liang.
He clicked on it, and immediately, a list of precautions and regulations for entering the World Ring defense appeared.
Below that, there was information about Chen Bitong, as mentioned by Officer Liang.
Chen Bitong had been stationed at the holoscreen frontline since he was twenty years old, and now, over two decades later, he had refused, guided, and mentored numerous juniors. He held a high reputation among the holoscreen defenders and seemed to have a deep background, possibly being a member of a certain faction.
The recent breach in the holoscreen was a significant incident, and although Chen Bitong had undergone an investigation, when the investigation department attempted to delve deeper, not only did many defenders vouch for him, but someone higher up intervened, leading to his early release.
Chen Chuan recalled Officer Liang mentioning that Chen Bitong was about to reach the level of a fighter.
The term 'fighter' piqued his curiosity, and he searched for it on the platform, this time without any permission requirements.
A fighter, as defined by the platform, was a combatant who had perfected their physical body, solidified their beliefs, and transcended their spirit, thereby mastering super-limit combat techniques.
However, the platform didn't elaborate on what these super-limit combat techniques entailed.
Chen Chuan pondered this, recalling Cao Xuelang's words that the third limit was the pinnacle of human cultivation. Thus, he surmised that a fighter must have transcended this limit.
Chen Bitong, explicitly mentioned as an upcoming fighter, was undoubtedly an exceptional individual. Even though he was still a third-limit combatant, his physical and mental prowess must have reached the pinnacle of this limit, far surpassing those Chen Chuan had encountered before.
Chen Chuan couldn't help but wonder if a confrontation with such an individual would help him understand his own path forward.
He believed there would be an opportunity.
Glancing once more at Chen Bitong's photo, he swiped it away and skimmed through the necessary information before exiting the platform. Realizing it was getting late, he practiced his breathing techniques and then retired for the night.
During his vacation, which lasted until mid-November, many memories from the memory drugs surfaced as he relaxed. Most of these memories were combat-related, aligning with some of his speculations.
He suspected that some of these memories might have been left by his parents for learning combat techniques. If this were the case, receiving these memories at the beginning of his training would indeed have a significant impact.
However, something must have gone wrong, causing him to receive these memories only after reaching the third limit. If so, the crucial clues might lie in the memories that emerged later.
Chen Chuan remained patient, knowing that time was on his side. As it passed, he grew stronger, confident that he would be able to handle any challenges with composure when the time came.
Two days later, on November 17th, Chen Chuan received a message from Yan Yi.
"Mr. Chen, the day after tomorrow, Meng Gong will officially announce that Miss Meng will become the company's leader. All members of the Meng family will be present, and the company will dispatch a security force. However, the primary responsibility for safety will fall on you, Mr. Chen."
Chen Chuan said, "Understood, I'll be there today."
At the Crystal District villa, Sister Huan listened to her subordinate's report.
"Sister Huan, according to the non-active consciousness entity simulation, after adding Jiang Huowang, the winning rate is basically stable at over seventy percent. The few failures were due to unexpected personal circumstances."
The team member excitedly said, "Sister Huan, with Jiang Huowang, if he cooperates normally, we can maintain a success rate of over ninety percent!"
However, Sister Huan remained calm.
Last time, when a team member suggested inviting Jiang Huowang, she initially disagreed because, although this person was very strong, he had a flawed personality and was very self-centered. He was unpredictable, and once his emotions got the better of him, he wouldn't listen to commands. Adding him to the team might bring more harm than good.
But the results of the previous simulation changed her mind.
Because, from that simulation, even with Jiang Huowang, the outcome wouldn't get any worse.
If Jiang Huowang performs well this time, they'll reap the benefits. If he doesn't, they'll just act as if he doesn't exist.
She said, "Follow this plan and refine the details."
At this moment, a hurried voice sounded from the boundary token, "Sister Huan, we've found the target's travel plans. The day after tomorrow, Fusion Boundary Corporation will announce the new executive's appointment. The target will definitely go to the White Bird District first, and then send Meng Shu to the company the day after."
"His route is now clear, and we've rehearsed it several times. Should we intercept him on his way to the White Bird District?"
Sister Huan immediately started thinking. With Chen Chuan alone, a confirmed route, and a plan in place, this seemed like the best opportunity...
But she didn't make a hasty decision. Instead, she thought for a moment and said, "What if we act on the day after tomorrow, when he's escorting Meng Shu to the company? I remember we also had a contingency plan for that, right?"
The team member was a little puzzled, "Yes, we did, but if we do that, the difficulty will increase significantly. We might encounter more than one Tier Three combatant, which is unfavorable for us, and the Handling Bureau might quickly intervene..."
"No," Sister Huan calmly analyzed, "The reason for our previous simulation failures was that he would retreat upon realizing the situation was unfavorable. But when he's escorting Meng Shu out of the White Bird District, he won't be able to leave to protect the Fusion Boundary Corporation's heir, which is actually a good opportunity."
"But with Jiang Huowang, it seems we don't need to do that..."
Sister Huan said, "Jiang Huowang may not be completely reliable. We should be prepared to ignore him. Also, although Fusion Boundary Corporation has a security force, our team is composed of Tier Three combatants. In a real fight, we don't need to worry about ordinary people; they can't interfere with us."
"According to the contingency plan, after we launch the attack, when the target realizes that the attack is mainly aimed at him, he will definitely come out to draw attention. That's our chance."
"But in that case... the time we can use may be very short, and the Handling Bureau's personnel nearby will arrive quickly."
"If he doesn't run, how long can he hold out under our siege?"
"Five to ten minutes."
Sister Huan said, "That's enough. Follow this plan and simulate it again, refining the details. Also, add a command to the contingency plan: for personnel safety, the entire operation is limited to ten minutes. After ten minutes, whether the target is eliminated or not, we will withdraw."
"Yes."
After the call with Sister Huan ended, she thought for a moment and contacted someone else. After a while, a resentful voice came from the other end, "I've been asked several times from above, when are you going to act? I've been dealing with it, and if you don't come to me soon, I might have to come to you."
Sister Huan was straightforward, "We plan to act the day after tomorrow."
"The day after tomorrow?"
The voice on the other end became more spirited, then realized, "You plan to act on the road..."
Sister Huan said, "This time, we have a thorough contingency plan and have even invited Jiang Huowang to ensure success. I will also personally participate."
The other side became serious, "If that's the case, what do you need me to do to assist?"
Sister Huan said, "If possible, just help to divert some of the Handling Bureau's attention."
The other side seemed a little hesitant but finally agreed, "I'll try. Be careful with the chosen route; it's best to avoid areas where the Handling Bureau's protection personnel are stationed."
Sister Huan said, "You don't need to remind me. Also," she walked to the side and looked at the rotating Ferris wheel in front of her, "to ensure success, help me hire two more people on the platform..."
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(End of Chapter)
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