Chapter 504: The Report
Chapter 504: The Report
Advisor Pei's vehicle traveled along the elevated highway in Wuding District, circling the area before dropping Chen Chuan back at the Palace Tower.
After bidding farewell to Pei, Chen Chuan returned to his dorm and immediately accessed the information that Advisor Pei had shared with him.
The content mainly consisted of descriptions of the Realm Organisms in Central City and the management and maintenance strategies employed by the Great Shun government.
Ni Qianqian had once mentioned to him that there was a growing call for connecting all Central Cities, allowing for the sharing of Realm information and resources.
This was the so-called "Skyline Project."
The report explicitly mentioned that this project was indeed in progress.
The plan was divided into three phases: the first phase involved self-unification of nations, the second phase focused on regional integration, and the third phase aimed for global unification.
Currently, the implementation phase was limited to within individual nations, and one of the primary factors driving this plan was the issue of Realm Organism splits.
Each split of a Realm Organism caused significant turmoil, requiring nations to invest substantial resources in maintenance and recovery.
However, if all Central Cities were interconnected, any issues arising in one city could be promptly supported and regulated by other Central Cities, significantly reducing costs and improving national efficiency.
Even within Great Shun, there were diverse opinions and objections from various Central Cities.
As this move would indirectly weaken and harm the authority and interests of individual Central Cities, it faced significant resistance.
The Great Shun Republic, a global superpower and regional hegemon, had a history of centralization in the Old Empire. If Great Shun faced such challenges, other nations would likely encounter even more problems during the implementation process.
An attached report noted that the Skyline Project had been proposed and discussed for at least six decades, but it was still stuck in the first phase. This indicated the immense difficulty of the task.
As the two worlds drew closer, the number of rifts increased, and Central Cities had been growing for over seventy years. New Realm Organisms, born from the splits of the original nine, were taking on the burden of these expanding cities.
However, controlling the splits was not entirely foolproof.
Within Great Shun, while the first-generation splits of the original nine could not be disclosed, second and third-generation splits could be sold to other nations for establishing new Central Cities after a certain growth period.
The sale of these Realm Organisms didn't end there; Great Shun had to provide subsequent adjustments, management, and long-term maintenance, essentially extending its influence beyond its borders.
But if a first-generation split were to leak out, not only could the adjustment techniques be exposed, but vulnerabilities might be exploited.
The report emphasized that due to the nature of the splits, vigilance was required not only against major companies but also against Fusion Territory and certain entities with covetous intentions.
This was not just a Central City issue; it concerned national security and even the defense of the World Ring.
The report listed the primary groups and organizations to be wary of, filling an entire page with different colors indicating varying levels of alertness.
It included nations, companies, extremist groups, and rebel forces, suggesting a potential large-scale conflict.
The report provided no clear numbers or specific timing for the splits, only a vague range of four to six months.
He understood that specific details like timing would never be disclosed," he thought. "Only someone like Advisor Pei, or perhaps Mr. Liang, would have access to such information."
In addition to the summaries, the report also marked out safe passages, temporary military outposts, emergency contact methods, and encrypted channels for independent Realm Organism information.
These measures were in place for military and security personnel to quickly respond and follow instructions in case of Realm information breaches.
He committed the entire report to memory, a task made easier by his fighter's enhanced memory. After reading it once, he recalled it all.
As time passed, the contents of the report vanished from his mind.
Chen Chuan got up from the sofa, poured himself a glass of water, and sat by the window, gazing at the night view while deep in thought.
Xue Laoshi wanted him to master the Mindshaking Hammer and Hollow Seal by April. It seemed that Xue Laoshi knew something, and from the subsequent reminder, he might teach him some unique techniques.
These techniques might not be as simple as they appeared.
As the deadline approached, he couldn't afford to fall behind. It seemed like he needed to pick up the pace.
Finishing his drink, he placed the empty cup on the table in front of him and headed towards the training room.
The next morning, Chen Chuan, as usual, made his way to the training class. As he entered the training ground, he spotted Yu Lie standing there with his hands in his pockets.
The man appeared to have fully recovered, showing no signs of the beating he had endured.
The members of the National Temporary Special Action Commission, whom he had encountered before, were nowhere to be seen.
Yu Lie approached him, "Captain Chen, I underestimated you last time. Rest assured, I won't challenge you again until I'm absolutely certain."
Chen Chuan smiled, "Major Yu, if you ever want to spar, I'm always up for it."
Yu Lie smirked but didn't respond. He turned and walked away.
After a while, the other trainees arrived. Chen Chuan noticed that one of them was none other than Gu Haiting. Gu Haiting glanced at him and walked over, prompting Chen Chuan to greet him, "Mr. Gu, are you here for the training as well?"
Gu Haiting smiled, "Mr. Chen's training class is sponsored by our company. Moreover, our company also needs to organize a team for the fusion territory, and your experience is invaluable to us."
He checked the time and then said to Chen Chuan, "After the training, do you have time to chat?"
Chen Chuan understood that Gu Haiting's presence wasn't a mere coincidence. It was time to address whatever needed to be said. He nodded, "Of course."
In the 1619 book bar, there was no mistake!
After a few minutes, Chen Bitong entered from outside. He was always punctual and efficient, starting the class immediately without any unnecessary words.
The surrounding area transformed into a fusion territory once again. Chen Chuan's classmates began to disappear one by one, leaving only Chen Bitong standing alone. Chen Bitong said, "Captain Chen, follow me." He turned and walked away.
Chen Chuan followed without hesitation.
Since the last training session focused on the Ink Mark Monster, he hadn't encountered such beings again. Most of the mimicry was of unique creatures deep within the fusion territory.
However, this time was different, as they prepared to face underwater creatures.
Underwater, different breathing techniques and movements were required. He had learned these skills from He Xiaohang, enabling him to breathe underwater. Chen Bitong also mastered this method, though their approaches differed, the results were consistent.
Recognizing Chen Chuan's foundation, Chen Bitong skipped the basics and began teaching him more advanced techniques.
These included underwater evasion skills, how to exert force underwater, methods to inflict fatal damage on large creatures in the shortest time, how to identify the type and characteristics of creatures through psychic and field domain contact, and how to employ specific countermeasures accordingly.
Chen Bitong repeatedly warned him not to engage unknown creatures without understanding their traits, but instead, to find ways to avoid and retreat. Only when escape was impossible should he consider fighting.
The core principle of the fusion territory was self-preservation. Without sufficient strength, one shouldn't expect to solve all problems alone. Utilizing collective and team power was the key to venturing further.
Chen Chuan agreed with this philosophy. A well-coordinated team could undoubtedly unleash greater combat strength when power reached a certain level.
After this training session, Chen Bitong didn't immediately announce the end. Instead, he said, "The training class will temporarily pause in April, awaiting news from above. Captain Chen, you can come back then."
Chen Chuan understood that this was likely due to the influence of Mumia's split. He wondered if there would be another training class after this incident. As such, he realized that only ten days of training remained.
He acknowledged Chen Bitong's words and, after bidding farewell, left with Gu Haiting.
Gu Haiting suggested, "Captain Chen, I know a nice place. Why don't we go there for some tea?"
Chen Chuan agreed, "Sure, I'll follow Mr. Gu's lead."
After exiting the building and entering the car, he followed Gu Haiting's vehicle towards the Jinbeidao District. Upon reaching the port, they boarded a medium-sized cruise ship and headed out to sea.
Chen Chuan spotted a familiar large cruise ship docked there and asked, "The Horned Ship?"
Gu Haiting explained, "It's the Tusk Ship, a sister ship to the Horned Ship. But it's not a cruise ship; it's an armed exploration vessel. Its presence in the central city is to undertake and support a government mission."
Chen Chuan pondered this information.
The cruise ship stopped at a location where the central city's field domain signal couldn't reach.
Gu Haiting put on a pair of sunglasses and said, "The sun is nice today, and the wind and waves aren't strong. Let's go, Captain Chen, let's move to the deck."
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