Chapter 516: Firm Decision
Chapter 516: Firm Decision
After Chen Chuan finished speaking, he walked to the entrance of the corridor and gazed at the location marked on the Interdimensional Connector.
He observed for a moment, and in the next instant, with a loud blast, he vanished from everyone's sight in the blink of an eye, leaving behind only a sunken ground and a cloud of dust.
Since he had cleared many of the previous roadblocks, this time, he made his way through with much more ease. In just a few breaths, he reached the designated location, simultaneously releasing his Mental Field, and immediately located Tu Liu.
As Tu Liu was another Third Limit Combat Solver among the younger generation, his Field Domain was very distinct, appearing to Chen Chuan like a shining beacon.
This person was also quite cautious, as he was currently hiding in a stone building located at a higher elevation, communicating with others and the Interdimensional Connector only through shouting. This was likely a precaution to prevent being shot from a distance.
However, this made no difference to Chen Chuan.
After confirming the location, he shifted his center of gravity downward slightly, adjusted his sprinting body a little, and then leaped forward. The ground instantly cracked open in a circle, and he rushed towards the building.
At this moment, Tu Liu was using the Interdimensional Connector to communicate with others. He seemed to have received some news, and his expression changed slightly, but before he could react, Chen Chuan had already rushed towards him.
With a loud boom, the wall in front of him was shattered.
Chen Chuan saw Tu Liu raising his gun towards him, but he didn't dodge. With a thought, his Second Self merged with Tu Liu, and he charged forward without changing his momentum.
Tu Liu's face turned grim, and he pulled the trigger all the way down.
In the two men's line of sight, the world suddenly slowed down. Behind Chen Chuan, glaring light pierced through, and his entire body, surrounded by flying debris, charged forward.
The gun's muzzle erupted with flashing flames, and bullets shot out one after another amidst the powerful tremors, but upon hitting Chen Chuan's body, they deformed and flattened before bouncing off in all directions.
Tu Liu stared at Chen Chuan with eyes gleaming with divine light, his expression filled with terror. However, he quickly revealed a hint of ferocity, twisting his body and drawing a dagger from his waist, he fiercely stabbed forward.
Chen Chuan extended a hand, palm facing the tip of the dagger, and quickly met the attack. As the two men's strengths clashed, the dagger deformed and twisted, then snapped into several pieces with a crack. Chen Chuan's hand, following the direction of the dagger, first pressed down on Tu Liu's hand holding the dagger, and then pressed against his forehead.
In that instant, a powerful force burst forth from Chen Chuan's palm, causing the entire building to tremble slightly.
Tu Liu leaned back, his body flying up from the ground and crashing through the opposite wall. He landed on his back with a thud, falling onto the ground below. Pieces of the shattered wall rained down around him.
Chen Chuan landed steadily and approached the fallen Tu Liu. He looked down at Tu Liu, who was sprawled on the ground, twitching uncontrollably.
Tu Liu's forehead, where he had been struck, was mixed with his shattered hand and the broken dagger. His limbs twitched sporadically. After that strike, Tu Liu's brain tissue had been directly shaken into a pulp, and there was no way to save him.
Chen Chuan had seen that Tu Liu had over a dozen wanted charges on his record, so he had no intention of holding back.
As for Tu Liu's connection with the Swordfish Gang or the Ferris Wheel Company, the latter would not leave any solid evidence, so there was no need to inquire further.
Everything happened so fast that those around them didn't realize what had occurred. They only heard the gunshots, followed by the sound of the wall being blasted through as if by a cannonball. Then, chaotic footsteps rushed over.
Chen Chuan tapped the Interdimensional Connector and said, "I've taken care of this. It's your turn now."
Tu Man and the elders couldn't hide their shock.
Tu Liu was one of the most skilled members of the gang, having previously withstood numerous attacks from the Swordfish Gang alongside Tu Na. His body bore countless gunshot and arrow wounds, yet each time, he recovered at an astonishing speed.
Even if the Swordfish Gang also had a Third Limit Combat Solver, Tu Liu's bravery allowed him to hold his own against them. But now, he had been swiftly killed by Chen Chuan, not even accounting for Chen Chuan's travel time.
This left a profound impact on them.
Tu Man and the elders exchanged glances and immediately announced to all gang members through the Interdimensional Connector that Tu Liu was the one secretly colluding with the Swordfish Gang to kill their Leader. His plan was to first kill the Leader and then incite the gang members to attack the well-prepared Swordfish Gang, setting a trap. Whether this was the truth or not didn't matter, as Tu Liu was already dead and couldn't speak. Moreover, considering Tu Liu's actions, it wasn't an unjust accusation.
At the same time, he instructed Tu Na to gather Tu Liu's close associates immediately. If they fled, let them be, but if they didn't, capture them. This would temporarily suppress the matter.
However, it was clear that this incident wasn't over. The gang's Leader had been killed, and they couldn't just let it go.
Given their current situation, they didn't have the capacity to retaliate, and self-preservation was already a challenge. So, regardless of their wishes, they had no choice but to postpone such actions.
Chen Chuan left the residence and waited outside by the Guder car. Soon, Tu Na came out and said to him, "Captain Chen, I'll accompany you back."
Chen Chuan replied, "That's not necessary."
Tu Na was taken aback.
Chen Chuan explained, "Now that the matter is clarified, there's no need for you to come with me. I came to find you mainly because Miss Deng entrusted me with a task. Rest assured, she's currently in a safe place, and there's no immediate issue. I think it's not suitable for her to return to the Elephant Gang for now. Once you've settled the gang's affairs, you can visit her whenever you're ready."
Tu Na realized, "She sought your help?" He hit his head in self-reproach, "If I had believed her earlier, the old man wouldn't have been harmed!"
Chen Chuan said, "The Ferris Wheel Company will find a way to deal with you. It might not be your gang leader but someone else. You can't defend against them."
Tu Na exhaled in frustration and said, "Thank you, Captain Chen, but..." He hesitated, "Did Xiao Xing tell you about her ability?"
Chen Chuan understood his concern and assured him, "I haven't reported her precognition ability to the higher-ups. Since she trusts me, I won't disclose it to anyone without her permission, and it won't be mentioned in the reports either."
He was well aware that exposing Deng Xing's ability might not bode well for her personally. The choice to reveal it should be hers.
Tu Na expressed his gratitude, "Thank you, Captain Chen. If you ever need my help in the future, please let me know. I, Tu Na, will never hesitate."
Chen Chuan replied, "Alright, I'll remember that."
He was willing to communicate with Tu Na because Tu Na was different from Tu Liu. Tu Na valued camaraderie and, as a fighter, only participated in gang disputes without abusing his strength. In the context of the Central City's overall atmosphere, such a person was already considered decent.
Chen Chuan exchanged contact information with Tu Na, got into the car, and drove off.
On the way, he reflected that the Ferris Wheel Company's move was clever. Once the old gang leader of the Elephant Gang was dead, Tu Liu's faction would definitely try to rise to power.
Tu Na had the backing of many elders. If the two factions clashed, regardless of the outcome or if either of the Third Limit Combat Solvers encountered problems, the Elephant Gang would suffer.
The Ferris Wheel Company would likely have follow-up actions, but Chen Chuan had already submitted the intelligence report. The Handling Bureau should have a plan for handling the situation, so he didn't need to worry too much.
The crucial part was that Chen Chuan now knew the reason behind the Ferris Wheel Company's actions against him.
Next, he needed to consider specific countermeasures.
Putting aside other matters, the Canglong Corporation would certainly be interested in such news.
He contacted Miss Ni at that moment, "Miss Ni, I've left the Elephant Gang's territory and am heading to the bureau. Okay, I'll trouble you, Miss Ni."
This was an arrangement he had made with Miss Ni. By having Deng Xing stay at the bureau as a witness, she would be safe from any potential dangers. As long as Deng Xing didn't proactively reveal her ability, she wouldn't attract too much attention. After the matter passed, she could leave whenever she wanted.
After settling this, Chen Chuan returned to Wu Yi Academy. These events had taken up a significant portion of his day, so he needed to make good use of the remaining time for his cultivation.
He aimed to master all the techniques taught by Teacher Xue before April.
In fact, he had already grasped the basics of the Shaken Divine Hammer and Hollow Seal, but their application still felt somewhat awkward. This was evident during his confrontation with the Three Cities Wilderness.
In the end, he managed to suppress the Three Cities Wilderness primarily due to his physical advantages, keeping them almost entirely on the defensive mentally. Every time they used their abilities, the Three Cities Wilderness had a way to counter.
Despite this, it was clear that these techniques were not ordinary. Even someone like the Three Cities Wilderness, skilled in spiritual power, was unwilling to engage in a mental battle.
While his deep cultivation played a role, the techniques themselves were highly effective. Once he mastered their application, he would be able to unleash even greater power.
Upon returning to the dormitory, he immersed himself in cultivation again, and several days passed quickly.
On the 31st, he arrived early at the training class.
It was the last day of March, and since the training would end before April, this was the last session for this period.
Training with Chen Bitong over these days had been fruitful.
Although many techniques were for dealing with Convergence Zone creatures, they significantly improved his practical combat abilities, especially in withstanding and dissipating powerful external forces. These skills were applicable anywhere. As for explosive strength, with a good physical foundation, he could also utilize them against fighters.
As he was pondering, Chen Bitong entered the room.
Seeing that everyone had arrived, he got straight to the point, "Today is the last day of training. I'll conduct an assessment, and for those who pass, I'll submit a recommendation report to the Defense Department for priority consideration, along with some rewards."
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(End of Chapter)
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