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Chapter 520: The Situation
Chapter 520: The Situation
After ending the call with Yan Yi, Chen Chuan walked to the side and picked up the box that Chen Bitong had given him from the table. He opened it and took a look inside.
Within the box lay a stone the size of a fist, its surface appearing rough and uneven, seemingly unremarkable.
He reached out and touched it, only to find it surprisingly smooth and polished, with a warm and soothing feel. After a brief contact, he felt his spirit rejuvenated, as if a heavy burden had been lifted, and he was ready to face challenges with a renewed sense of lightness.
Just touching it brought about numerous benefits, and it was evident that the stone indeed had a remarkable effect in invigorating the spirit, which would be highly beneficial to him.
However, he immediately thought of what Xue Laoshi had told him. Even though Chen Bitong's spirit was almost complete, it wasn't truly perfect. So, was it really unnecessary to use it, or was there another reason?
After pondering for a while, he put the stone back and then went to the training room. He took out a tube of special medicine, sat down, and drank it in one go.
As the medicine's power permeated and spread, his mutated tissues became active. This time, he didn't use his second self for shielding, and countless noises and disturbances flooded in.
But ever since embarking on the path of cultivating his psychic powers, he could easily maintain his mental focus even without employing his second self, remaining undisturbed by these anomalies.
At this moment, he looked up and saw a crack above. The crack resembled an opening eye, slowly widening, with black, glowing viscous matter seeping from its edges and dripping into this world.
At the same time, he could see that the center city seemed to be covered by a cocoon-like thin shell. When the substances fell onto it, they were blocked, but some areas appeared to be heavily corrupted, their colors turning dark and murky, as if they had been penetrated.
However, after a short while, they would be absorbed by some force and slowly return to their original state. But he also noticed that this force seemed somewhat unstable, sometimes strong, and sometimes weak.
This was most likely the protection formed by Mumia, as Mumia was about to enter the split phase, hence this situation.
From this perspective, when Mumia truly begins to split and reproduce, the situation will undoubtedly become more severe. Xue Laoshi said he could determine the approximate time frame, so it should be around then.
Since he could make this judgment, others could likely make it as well. When the time comes, there might indeed be numerous situations as Xue Laoshi had said.
He decided to deal with it when the time comes.
Without further contemplation, he focused on absorbing and cultivating the medicinal power.
Time passed, and it was already evening when he finished his meditation.
He got up, freshened up, changed into a new set of clothes, and informed Yan Yi that he declined her offer to send a car. Then, he went downstairs and drove out himself.
After half an hour, the car slowly entered the plaza of Fusion Border Corporation.
Chen Chuan stepped out of the car and walked towards the main entrance. The security guards on both sides stood at attention and saluted him.
Yan Yi was already waiting for him at the lobby entrance. Seeing him approach, she bowed slightly and led the way. The two took the elevator to the upper floors, where Meng Shu, wearing the Fusion Border Corporation's president uniform, was waiting.
Chen Chuan greeted her and glanced at the person behind her. A delicately featured, gentle, and serene woman stood there, smiling softly at him.
He nodded slightly; this was the company's active conscious entity, Li Ying, and he had seen her once before when escorting Meng Shu back to the company.
After the greetings, everyone took their seats.
Yan Yi said, "Mr. Chen, the municipal government sent a letter today, informing us that Mumia is about to enter its breeding phase. They require our company to allocate a certain amount of security forces to cooperate with the government in the defense mission of the central city."
She tapped on the interdimensional link and transmitted a document, "We checked the company's records, and fifteen years ago, we had cooperated with the government once, but this time, it might be different.
Due to a possible breach on the World Ring, the situation in the central city seems more severe. Our company was also affected not long ago, so we want to hear your opinion, Mr. Chen. What measures should we take this time?"
Chen Chuan was aware that since they had been invaded by the existence from the other side, Fusion Border Corporation might be under close scrutiny.
He said, "Precisely because we've experienced the attachment of the other side's existence, our company should allocate as many security forces as possible to cooperate with the government.
And our company doesn't need to be overly concerned because, currently, the existence from the other side doesn't seem to have a mutual connection. Even if other entities from the other side arrive this time, they won't draw their attention to our company."
He silently said to himself, "Because there might be more worthy targets here."
He turned to Meng Shu and offered a suggestion, "I recommend consolidating the company's forces. During this period, Meng Shu, you should try not to leave the company."
Meng Shu nodded slightly, which aligned with Li Ying's judgment. She said, "Then, starting today, I'll stay at the company and won't return home until this period passes."
"Chen Chuan spoke earnestly, 'You can contact me if there's any situation. I'll make sure to arrive on time.'"
At the same moment, within the Ferris Wheel Corporation, the Security Director, Guan Shangjing, frowned as he examined a report.
He had originally devised a series of plans, and once the Elephant Gang's leader died, the gang would be thrown into internal strife, with two factions fighting for control. Then, Tu Liu, leading his men, would strike the Swordfish Gang, successfully eliminating most of their core members, leaving the Crystal District under the sole dominance of the Swordfish Gang.
With the Elephant Gang severely weakened, it would also be an opportune time to eliminate Deng Xing, achieving two goals in one move.
However, to his surprise, the Elephant Gang swiftly resolved the issue with Tu Liu, promoting Tu Nai as the new gang leader, and even swallowing their pride to accept defeat, leaving the Swordfish Gang's preparations in vain.
Furthermore, based on the information received, the Processing Bureau had intervened in this matter, preventing its success, and even Deng Xing was taken into custody by the Processing Bureau, rendering any subsequent actions meaningless.
Guan Shangjing tossed the report onto his desk, his fingers intertwined as he gazed deeply.
"It seems like we can only settle this on that day..."
He looked up at the light screen beside him, which displayed a list of pending tasks on the left and, on the right, the ongoing internal meeting of the various directors, now in its fifth hour.
This was the fourth board meeting this month, primarily to discuss the company's direction in the next phase, but time was running out, and a decision had to be made.
Just as he was thinking about this, the meeting timer above suddenly stopped, indicating the meeting's conclusion.
At that moment, a gentle and amiable female voice echoed through the interdimensional link, "Director Guan Shangjing, Director Eagle Tail requests your presence in Room A for a company assignment that requires your attention."
Guan Shangjing rose from his seat, exited his office, and entered the dedicated elevator across from it. The flashing words led him upwards until the character "A" appeared, and the elevator doors slid open, revealing a spacious and lofty flower garden.
Two deep red ficus trees caught his attention, with a row of golden grass lamps hanging above, and a path paved with white pebbles beneath his feet.
He removed his shoes and stepped onto the path, walking slowly around the screen, where he saw an elderly man in his fifties or sixties, with a stern and stout appearance. The man sat upright on a couch, his face filled with solemnity.
The elderly man wore a loose silk robe in the ancient overseas style, with his hair tied in the traditional fighter's bun. Two symmetrical lines were embedded on his face, and nearby, on a knife rack, rested a pair of exquisite knives, one long and one short, with a slight curve.
Guan Shangjing approached the elderly man and bowed respectfully, "Director Eagle Tail."
Director Eagle Tail spoke, "The board has finally reached a decision to execute the 'Spring Formation Plan.'"
Guan Shangjing raised his head, "Has the company made up its mind?"
"The Union has been stationed in our company for over a hundred days, yet they have not provided a clear response to our evaluation, nor have they indicated the progress or conclusion of their assessment. Their intentions are clear." Director Eagle Tail looked at Guan Shangjing, "They are waiting for us to make a decision that aligns with their wishes."
Guan Shangjing slowly straightened up and said solemnly, "It seems they are after that item, and their appetite is enormous. Director Eagle Tail, if we proceed with this, the Ferris Wheel Corporation will bear the risk."
He glanced at the man across from him, "If we don't receive a precise promise, is it necessary for us to follow their will?"
"In the current situation, we have no other choice." Director Eagle Tail spoke with gravity.
"Recently, the Canglong Corporation and the Ocean Expansion Group have taken advantage of our focus on Central City, stirring up conflicts between various overseas countries and our company. Many countries are unable to withstand the pressure and have begun to waver, significantly impacting our business."
As he spoke, Guan Shangjing noticed red warning indicators appearing on the light screen behind him, marking the overseas companies' bases on various islands.
"The decision-making group has analyzed that once we decided to join the Union, this situation will persist and continue indefinitely.
Once we embark on this path, the company cannot turn back. Success is the only option, and failure is not tolerated! Director Guan Shangjing, I ask you to strengthen your resolve!"
Guan Shangjing bowed solemnly, "Yes, I understand!"
Director Eagle Tail nodded heavily, "Since we are under scrutiny from Central City in all aspects, we cannot deploy the company's personnel and resources. Earlier, I instructed you to recruit additional personnel, how is the preparation coming along?"
Guan Shangjing looked up, "Bian Yue Yi Zhen from Wave Pavilion and Ye Jia Hong from An Yao Pavilion have formally declined my invitation, so they likely won't come.
However, Senior Brother Gong Ying has accepted my invitation, and he will be here to serve the company. He will also bring with him a large group of disciples recruited from Wind Forest Pavilion."
Director Eagle Tail said, "Gong Ying Chang Xiu, the top disciple of Wind Forest Pavilion, his reputation precedes him. With him leading the disciples from Wind Forest Pavilion, it should be sufficient. Director Guan Shangjing, I hope you can coordinate this matter well!"
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