Chapter 529: Ominous Signs
Chapter 529: Ominous Signs
The promised supplies from Canglong Corporation arrived swiftly, within just a day, including four armored vehicles, twenty crates of weapons and ammunition, various protective gear, and a substantial amount of supplementary resources and spare parts.
This inventory was more than sufficient for their squad to engage in a small-scale war.
However, these supplies weren't requested lightly, as once the Mumia began its split reproduction, the location of its split entities became unpredictable.
If it happened nearby, there was a high chance that a rift between the two worlds would tear open right here, and no one could predict what might emerge from it.
Having fought in the Fusion Territory, they were well aware of the tenacity of the creatures there. In such a scenario, this mansion could serve as a defensive stronghold.
Chen Chuan understood the complexity of the situation, so he and several squad members spent two days fortifying the mansion's defenses.
The four of them set up multiple wire mesh barriers around the mansion and erected an electric fence.
Fortunately, they had also requested additional power generators and a substantial amount of algae oil, as the mansion's own generator wouldn't have been sufficient.
There were more than just the four of them at the mansion; a five-person sword guard team was assigned to patrol and guard the area. Yan Yi had specifically sent another group to assist in the defense, ensuring they had ample manpower.
At that moment, the borrowed disruptive creatures and small field entities from the Handling Bureau arrived.
Qin Qingque quickly calibrated them, and once she was done, she sent a contact signal to Chen Chuan.
"Captain, this is our dedicated frequency band. After the disruptive creatures are activated, any communication outside this band without authorization will be jammed."
Once the Mumia began its split reproduction, most interdimensional points would become unusable, making it nearly impossible for resonators to observe distant scenes and personnel through them. However, if other portable field entities reached their vicinity, this would still be achievable.
The field-disrupting creatures could monitor and intercept communications from a distance without being detected by the enemy, preventing them from discovering their situation or disrupting the connection between interdimensional links and interdimensional points.
Chen Chuan logged into the interdimensional link and tested the frequency band by communicating with several team members.
Qin Qingque continued, "The coverage of the borrowed field entity is approximately three kilometers. Within this range, our squad can communicate without issues.
I also found the internal platform frequency bands of the municipal government and the Defense Department. If anyone goes beyond the communication range, they can log into these field entities and use the jump frequency band to contact and locate team members."
Su Wei looked at her with admiration. He considered himself uneducated, so he had always held great respect for technical experts like Qin Qingque. In the team, such individuals often held high positions.
Yuan Qiuyuan patted him on the shoulder, "Su, what are you staring at? Let's go outside and test the frequency range, and practice while we're at it."
Over the past few days, they had been practicing together during their free time, getting to know each other better, which would facilitate future cooperation. Yuan Qiuyuan was impressed by Su Wei's fighting skills.
Su Wei was older than him and had never received formal training. His abilities were honed through real combat in the Fusion Territory, and he had acquired all his resources through his own efforts, which earned Su Wei's respect.
Su Wei glanced at Chen Chuan, who had no objections, so he left with Yuan Qiuyuan.
Chen Chuan made another round of inspections and, finding everything in order, bid farewell to Qin Qingque before returning to the Wu Yi Academy.
After all, the cultivation at the academy was unparalleled, and Crimson Whip could help temper his spirit daily. In the final stretch before the opening of the Heavenly Gate, he still had a chance to improve further.
Upon returning to the Palace Tower, he noticed the hurried footsteps of students and occasionally encountered familiar teachers in the elevators. The academy was filled with a tense atmosphere.
This was because many students and teachers without official duties had been assigned to protective forces by the Administrative Bureau and were undergoing small-team training over the past few days.
Although most students were only Third Limit Fighters, once they donned protective gear and coordinated their efforts, they could hold their own against security and military teams without heavy weapons. They were a formidable force.
However, how would the Central City Government explain the unusual situation that would arise? After all, information about events like the Great Collision was strictly confidential to the general public and ordinary students.
He checked the platform and couldn't help but feel a bit perplexed by the explanation. Well, it was somewhat acceptable, and there was a degree of reasonableness to it.
Back in his dormitory, he suddenly heard a faint sound from the window, as if something had collided with it and then fallen onto the windowsill.
Was it a bird? It didn't seem likely.
Usually, due to Crimson Whip's field influence, birds rarely flew towards the Palace Tower. In all his time at the academy, he hadn't encountered such an incident once.
He walked over, opened the maintenance door next to it, and stepped onto the windowsill. There, he found a small insect, about the size of a fingertip, with shattered wings. Despite its small size, it had a menacing mouthpart, and the sound of the impact suggested a remarkably hard body.
Was this... a creature from the Fusion Territory? His eyes narrowed slightly. The insect's appearance undoubtedly proved that, even though the rift hadn't fully opened, tiny cracks had already formed.
He gazed up at the towering skyscrapers outside, his hair blowing back in the strong wind. The city's silhouette stretched towards the horizon, and a lead-gray cloud hung above, covering the sky.
It seemed that it would happen within the next two days.
And it wasn't just here; at this moment, in the heart of Central City, various districts were experiencing a sudden influx of mysterious insects. Inside the trams, passengers constantly heard the crackling sounds coming from the windows.
After the trams passed by, they left behind a trail of insect corpses on the ground, while more insects flew in the air. Due to the lush greenery in Central City, some had directly attached themselves to the plants and started gnawing on them.
On the streets, pedestrians occasionally shouted and cursed as these insects not only bit people but also crawled into their eyes, noses, ears, and even down their collars, causing great irritation.
Fortunately, most of these insects were tiny, and it was already spring, a season when insects were typically more prevalent. So, the passersby merely cursed a few times without causing much chaos.
Half an hour later, city patrols began to appear, and above, airships passed by, spraying large amounts of pungent liquid onto the roadside greenery and the plants climbing up the skyscrapers.
Old Qi and Wu Han sat in a car, heading back to their residence.
After Chen Chuan's previous reminder, they had stopped taking on new assignments, but they couldn't abandon the ones they had already accepted. Now, they had just finished their last task and were returning from the outside.
As they watched the insects constantly hitting the windshield, Wu Han said, "How strange, where are all these insects coming from? I didn't see any a few days ago. Old Qi, is this some kind of local specialty?"
Old Qi turned on the wipers, clearing away the liquid and insect corpses. "I've never seen these before. A few days ago, didn't Chen say to be careful? Could this be it? But you know... I think I saw something similar once before, about twenty years ago."
"What was that about?"
Old Qi tried to recall, "I think it was something about an invasive species, coming from the ocean, I don't remember clearly."
"Oh, I'll look it up."
Wu Han used an interdimensional link to search, and soon discovered that the platform was abuzz with discussions about this very topic, and answers were quickly found.
"It does seem like an invasion of insects from the ocean, caused by some biological experiments conducted by the Linaksa Federation.
These are just the first wave; apparently, there will be a larger swarm in a few days. The Linaksa Federation is really causing trouble."
At that moment, the giant advertisement screens on both sides suddenly flickered, and a well-known host appeared on them.
"...This is the second time in twenty years that a large swarm of foreign organisms has invaded..."
"Thirty years ago, the Linaksa Federation, disregarding all warnings, conducted a decade-long biological experiment in the ocean, leading to environmental degradation and mutations in marine life..."
"These invading organisms possess extreme destructive capabilities. The Central City Government has implemented strict defensive measures, and we advise all citizens to minimize outdoor activities..."
Old Qi's instincts kicked in, and he became alert. "This seems more serious than I thought. I need to pick up Qiqi earlier today..."
As they drove forward, an armed patrol vehicle from the Handling Bureau passed by, carrying Sun Rao and Wei Yu Ji.
Wei Yu Ji, watching the broadcast on the screen, suddenly asked, "Senior, do you believe what they're saying?"
"What do you mean?"
"I mean, are they making such a big deal and sending out so many people to enhance security patrols just to deal with these organisms?"
"What else could it be?" Sun Rao thought he was overthinking and reminded him, "Don't underestimate these things. It's said that these are just the early arrivals, and the more dangerous ones are yet to come."
Wei Yu Ji scoffed, "Let's not talk about how these organisms got here. If it's just a biological invasion, do you think the field creatures in Central City are vegetarians? And what about all these foreign fighters flooding in recently? What are they up to?"
"It's possible they were hired by the government or are here to capture these organisms for research, as they do have value." Sun Rao offered a reasonable explanation.
"I don't believe it," Wei Yu Ji said. "I'm sure they're hiding something from us."
"So what? These things have nothing to do with us. We just follow orders."
"That's why I say you're too rigid, Senior. You can't seize opportunities when they present themselves. Maybe your superiors appreciate your obedience, but that's as far as it goes.
You always boast about how you mentored Captain Chen when he joined the bureau, and now he's an execution captain. And you? You're still on patrol duty."
Sun Rao's face darkened at his words. What boasting? That was the truth!
He said, "Junior, I don't care what you think. The fact is, you're on patrol duty, and you need to do your job well. If you make a mistake, I'll report it, and it will affect you. Think about it."
Wei Yu Ji scoffed, "Then you're wrong, Senior." He looked at the insects flying outside the window and said, "Rules are made for the mediocre. Those who stand out are never bound by such constraints."
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(End of Chapter)
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