Chapter 463: Intersecting Paths
Chapter 463: Intersecting Paths
This convoy was made up of security personnel escorting Director Lei to his new post, indicating that the Central City's Secret Sect Review Bureau placed great importance on Director Lei.
Wu Han, who had been listening to a radio comedy, turned around and said, "Wow, what a grand spectacle. Are these the people you've been waiting for, Junior Chen?"
Chen Chuan nodded.
As the convoy drew near, a stretched armored vehicle pulled up alongside the Gaud car. The window slowly rolled down, revealing Director Lei, who was seated in the back.
Beside him sat a man in his thirties, wearing protective goggles. This man was a Third Limit Combat Solver sent by the Secret Sect Review Bureau, responsible for Director Lei's personal safety.
Chen Chuan glanced over. As his gaze fell on the man, it was as if he had been pricked by a needle; he instinctively straightened up, his eyes widening in surprise. Chen Chuan gave him a friendly nod, and the man hurriedly returned it.
Director Lei said, "Trainee Chen, we have set up a biological field, and the Interdimensional Connector is now ready to connect."
Chen Chuan replied affirmatively, picked up the Interdimensional Connector, and put it on. He quickly entered the convoy's regional field channel, ensuring that everyone would be informed immediately if any situation arose.
He then said to Wu Han and Wei Dong, "Why don't you two try it on as well?"
After the two of them fiddled with it for a while and put it on, Chen Chuan categorized them under a sub-channel and set it to listening mode.
This way, the two could hear others, but they couldn't speak to the outside.
He then confirmed with Director Lei that everything was in order. After passing through the checkpoint, both parties started their vehicles and continued forward.
In the back seat, Wu Han and Wei Dong found the experience particularly novel. It was their first time using the Interdimensional Connector for long-distance communication, and they chatted back and forth, enjoying themselves immensely.
Chen Chuan understood their excitement. Anyone who had never encountered such technology would react similarly. If not for his previous life in a world with advanced communication, he might have been equally amazed the first time he used the Interdimensional Connector. He said, "Fellows, be careful."
Hearing this, Wu Han perked up, no longer fixated on the Interdimensional Connector. He leaned forward and asked, "Junior, is there... something going on?"
Chen Chuan replied, "Not certain, but there's a possibility."
Wu Han and Wei Dong exchanged glances, both seeing a spark of anticipation in each other's eyes. Sitting in the car was incredibly boring, and listening to the radio programs was the only entertainment. Participating in the action would be much more exciting.
Chen Chuan said, "If anything happens, I'll handle the strong opponents. You two, watch out for the rest, but be cautious."
"Junior, don't worry. We know what to do."
Wu Han's expression grew serious.
He and Wei Dong had executed many commissions, always on the front lines. If they weren't quick-witted and able to assess the situation, even the most capable wouldn't last long.
They weren't just reckless; they also knew how to adapt and find better solutions.
The convoy continued along the National Highway, but after nearly four hours, nothing out of the ordinary had happened. It was now mid-afternoon.
In the sky, Chao Ming had been flying alongside the convoy. Chen Chuan had tested Chao Ming's endurance before; though not fully grown, Chao Ming had excellent stamina and could fly for eight to nine hours at a steady pace.
With Chao Ming overhead, Chen Chuan had an extra set of eyes to spot potential issues early.
From the ground, Chao Ming appeared as just a large dark dot, and most people wouldn't pay much attention. Even if someone noticed, they would be powerless to do anything at such a distance.
The afternoon sun was bright, and the road was empty, the monotonous scenery causing a sense of lethargy. At this moment, a not-too-loud call came from the sky.
Birds often flew over this area, so the sound wasn't out of place. However, Chen Chuan recognized it as a sign of something. He placed his hand on the Interdimensional Connector and said, "Director Lei, we need to be cautious about what's ahead."
After receiving the notification, Director Lei's security advisor immediately informed the entire convoy, and all the armed personnel raised their alertness.
Not long after, they could see a convoy approaching from the opposite direction. They could make out several large transport vehicles, a rare sight on this National Highway, especially coming from this direction.
Two armored vehicles from the escort convoy sped forward, overtaking Chen Chuan, and headed towards the oncoming vehicles.
As escort vehicles sent by the Central City's Secret Sect Bureau, these two vehicles were equipped with monitoring devices that could detect if the oncoming vehicles had any shielding devices or field interference organisms. If so, it would indicate a potential threat, and they would alert the convoy to be cautious.
However, everything seemed normal. The oncoming vehicles maintained their speed, and the lead driver merely glanced at them before calmly looking ahead.
The combat advisor beside Director Lei used the Interdimensional Connector to ask the forward team, "Can you identify the origin of the oncoming vehicles?"
"Someone replied, "From the license plate number and markings, it's likely a vehicle from Central City's United Security Transport."
Chen Chuan's gaze flickered slightly. United Security Transport primarily deals with security and cross-regional transportation services, so it seemed normal for them to be on the National Highway.
However, he had previously investigated the company due to its involvement with Zhao Qian, and he knew that their operations typically only occurred between central cities, rarely venturing into peripheral cities.
The road behind them only led to Yangzhi City, and although Yangzhi City also had access to the Farview Port on the eastern side, there was no need to take this roundabout route to transport goods to the open sea. They could have simply departed from the Ji Yang District in Central City.
Chen Chuan communicated privately with Lei Jingli through the Interdimensional Connector.
At that moment, a vehicle approached from the opposite direction and passed by without incident.
A while later, Lei Jingli received a message and relayed, "I've spoken with Yao Guwen, and he said he has made the necessary arrangements."
Chen Chuan nodded in response.
The convoy continued forward, and after another half-hour, they would reach the last checkpoint in less than half an hour, entering the Central City area.
Once there, while it couldn't be considered completely safe, at least communication with the city would be established. The Handling Bureau's personnel stationed in various regions were primarily responsible for protecting government officials like Lei Jingli. If any issues arose, they would rush over immediately.
Just then, Chao Ming's call sounded again, this time with a shorter and more urgent cry. Chen Chuan didn't see anything ahead, but he trusted Chao Ming's observation from the sky. He believed something unusual had been spotted, so without hesitation, he said to Lei Jingli through the Interdimensional Connector, "Director Lei, perhaps we should stop."
Lei Jingli trusted Chen Chuan's judgment and immediately ordered the convoy to halt.
Although the escort convoy hadn't noticed anything, Chen Chuan had previously spotted another convoy, and they believed that they might have also seen something. For their safety, they preferred to stop and wait.
It was better if there were no issues, but if there were, it was best to be prepared.
After sending a message, the entire convoy gradually slowed down, and one by one, the vehicles came to a stop. Only the two lead vehicles didn't stop but went ahead to investigate the situation.
At that moment, about three kilometers ahead, on both sides of the National Highway, two teams were lying in ambush, hidden in pre-dug depressions, and observing the convoy's movements through binoculars.
When they saw the convoy suddenly come to a halt, with only two vehicles moving forward, they were unsure of the situation. They immediately signaled to their teammates further back, who then radioed in a report.
After a short wait, a clear instruction came back: "Don't wait any longer, take action now."
On the National Highway, as the two lead vehicles cautiously observed their surroundings, they were about to reach the ambush point when they heard a commotion ahead. Across the road, another convoy appeared in the distance.
Their attention was immediately drawn, and they became more vigilant, slightly increasing their speed to move forward.
Suddenly, they sensed a rustling sound through the Interdimensional Connector, not a communication issue due to distance, but an aura interference from a biological field.
Indeed, there was a problem! They immediately activated their radios to send a message to the rear.
Just then, combat creatures leaped from the guardrails on both sides of the National Highway. They were Compound Eye Company Battle Mantises.
In the blink of an eye, they reached the two vehicles, their sharp blade feet slashing at the car bodies and windows. However, before they could land a solid strike, they fell powerless from mid-air, raining down like raindrops onto the ground.
The ones that had rushed slightly ahead slid down the car bodies and were then crushed by the reinforced wheels, their bodies shattered with a crunch, blood and bodily fluids splattering everywhere.
The vehicles dispatched by the Central City's Secret Sect Bureau were well-armored, and the car walls were embedded with esoteric ritual patterns. Once activated, they would affect any biological entity that approached, causing various physiological and even psychological effects. So, when the combat mantises approached, the people inside the vehicles remained calm.
But their expressions changed when they saw more battle mantises leaping over. They witnessed implanted combat personnel, wearing protective armor and goggles, and wielding long swords, jumping out from both sides of the guardrails.
One particularly agile figure suddenly leaped and landed in front, raising his sword high.
The driver's expression changed, and he tried to turn the vehicle, but in the next instant, the figure seemed to have crossed dozens of meters in an instant, appearing right in front of them. A sword slashed down!
The entire car body seemed to tear like paper, and after moving forward a bit, it slid to both sides, crashing into the roadside.
The attacker's goggles reflected the convoy ahead. He spun the sword in a flourish, and behind him, the implanted combat personnel and biological weapons quickly overtook him, rushing forward.
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(End of Chapter)
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