Chapter 543: Storm and Wind
Chapter 543: Storm and Wind
Yu Lie followed Chen Bitong and Fang Zhixin to the basement level, where they encountered an extended armored vehicle that had already exited its parking spot and was now idling in front of them.
The vehicle's doors were open, and on either side stood a tall man wearing protective goggles.
Chen Bitong entered the car, but instead of sitting in the back, he took the passenger seat. Fang Zhixin and Yu Lie followed suit, climbing into the car and taking their seats at the back.
As the doors closed, the vehicle slowly began to move.
Yu Lie glanced back and noticed that the two tall men had gone to another vehicle, and one by one, they started to move out. He roughly estimated that there were about seven or eight cars, and if each car was occupied, there would be at least thirty or forty people.
So many people had been secretly mobilized, and it would be difficult to conceal their movements.
Wait a minute!
He suddenly realized that the auras of the two men were too orderly, and they were likely to be puppets with highly advanced technology, which was why he hadn't recognized them at first glance.
The Paper Human Company in the country also made puppets, but they didn't have this level of technology. Could it be the Origin Human Company...
He averted his gaze, unsure of where Chen Bitong was headed, but he couldn't ask, as it would be out of character for him and wouldn't yield any useful information.
He couldn't find an opportunity to notify anyone outside about these circumstances, but fortunately, the temporary special action group could locate him through the implant in his arm.
Fang Zhixin looked at him and said, "Major Yu, you seem a bit tense."
Yu Lie snorted, "I'm excited, Assistant Fang. Aren't you excited?"
"Why?" asked Fang Zhixin.
Yu Lie replied matter-of-factly, "Shouldn't I be excited to go out and do things with Teacher Chen?"
"That would be best," Fang Zhixin smiled, but there seemed to be an ambiguous meaning behind his smile. Meanwhile, Chen Bitong remained silent in his seat.
The atmosphere in the car made Yu Lie feel a bit stifled, so he tried to calm himself down. From the beginning, he had been controlling his heart rate and breathing rhythm, maintaining a slightly excited pace. If he didn't do this, Chen Bitong would surely notice.
The vehicle had barely traveled a kilometer when it encountered the first checkpoint, which was manned by fully armed security and military personnel.
With such a long convoy, someone immediately came to conduct inspections, but Fang Zhixin pressed the Interdimensional Link, and the inspector seemed to receive some message, as they didn't approach the car again. Instead, they waved to the back and cleared the way, allowing the convoy to pass.
Yu Lie was surprised because he knew the inspections here were very strict, and the procedures were not handled by a single department but were jointly managed by the Defense Department, the Central City Council, and the Government Hall.
Even if Chen Bitong had a good relationship with the Speaker, he couldn't avoid inspections by the other two departments, especially since the Speaker had clearly stated his disagreement with Chen Bitong's departure from the Radiant Light District.
Yu Lie pondered for a moment and concluded that they must have used some kind of technology to bypass the permissions, and someone inside had deliberately allowed him to leave.
At this thought, his heart sank. Chen Bitong was definitely up to something, but he couldn't make any moves now; he could only hope that the positioning in his arm would be accurately captured by the action group.
With this in mind, he dared not look at his implanted arm, fearing that Chen Bitong would notice something. Instead, he took out the coin and began to toss it in his hand.
At the same time, in the Ji Yang District warehouse, Mr. Chu sat on the sofa, with various images from different locations displayed on the light screen in front of him. Around him, members of the group were busy processing documents and messages.
At that moment, a technician approached and said anxiously, "Sir, Major Yu's position has started to move."
"He's finally made his move," Mr. Chu said, his expression turning serious, as if he had anticipated this.
"Sir, when will we start our operation?"
Mr. Chu said, "Wait a moment. Let's have the fourth group follow him first."
"Yes, sir!"
Mr. Chu used the Interdimensional Link to contact someone, and a hoarse voice responded, "Boss?"
"Laohu, come over. We have a job for you."
"On my way."
In the Ying Lu District, at the Ferris Wheel Company, Security Supervisor Guan Shangjing was receiving messages from the company's groups and mercenary squads that had been dispatched.
The company had previously deployed numerous Field Creatures at key locations within the city domain, and this plan had been in motion for the past three years. Now, they had access to multiple information channels and could obtain messages ahead of other companies.
However, due to the sheer size of Central City and the chaos caused by the split, with interference creatures and information battles everywhere, and the possibility of Split Bodies appearing in any location, there were still many blind spots.
Furthermore, no news had come back from Gong Ying Chang Xiu's side up until now.
The analysis group speculated that the person would likely head towards the largest rift, but based on the subsequent deployment of government personnel, the situation might not be favorable.
In that case, it might be impossible to obtain the Split Body from that direction, and they could only search for the target during the later waves of the split.
Of course, if they failed, they had prepared a final fallback plan. He looked out to sea with utmost seriousness. By now, they should have already begun, right? All the directors and company executives should be paying attention to that location as well.
For the future of the Ferris Wheel Company, everything hinges on this battle!
On the surging waves of the open sea, a naval battle between three companies is about to unfold.
Cang Long Company and Yuan Fang Kai Tu Group have long dominated the key sea routes, controlling the main transportation and trade routes, severely restricting the development of the Ferris Wheel Company. Being held back here is like being tethered by a rope, forever restricting their growth.
They desperately seek to break free from this limitation.
After the establishment of the Ferris Wheel Company, they spent ten years secretly building a naval and air fleet with the support of the Linaksa Federation and other forces, aiming to break the blockade imposed by the two major companies.
However, the timing was never right before, as the two companies had the backing of the Da Shun government, making it nearly impossible to challenge them under normal circumstances.
But now, with the world's ring leak and the field creature split in the center of Ji Bei Dao, most of the Da Shun's attention is occupied, providing a rare opportunity that comes once in decades. Therefore, some island nations and the Ferris Wheel Company decide to seize this chance to break the maritime blockade.
Half a month before the opening of the Heavenly Gateway, the Ferris Wheel Company's scattered ships set sail from various ports and secret locations, finally gathering at Banzan Island.
And last night, they headed straight for Shen Hong Harbor on Bahu Island, where the main merchant escort ships and a large number of transport ships of Cang Long Company and Yuan Fang Kai Tu Group were docked.
In this battle, they aim to annihilate the docked ships, ensuring that the two companies will never be able to challenge them at sea again. The United Nations, upon seeing such results, will never give up on them, and even the Linaksa Federation will offer their support.
In the 16th chapter of the 19th book, there is no mistake in this version!
In the current global environment, where countries strive to control and suppress conflicts, the Da Shun government can only tacitly accept this outcome.
This is the true "Spring Formation" plan, which aims not only to obtain a split body but also to completely resolve the threat at sea.
At this moment, Cang Long Company and Yuan Fang Kai Tu Group have received news of the Ferris Wheel Company's fleet heading their way.
In reality, fleet movements cannot be hidden, and the two companies have always been aware of the Ferris Wheel Company's covert activities. However, most of the time, these fleets are docked on islands and ports controlled by the Linaksa Federation, and some are even decommissioned ships from the Linaksa Federation.
Even most of the sailors are trained or supplemented by the Linaksa Federation.
They have always been clear about the Linaksa Federation's covert actions, and the Da Shun government's similar activities in the continent are no less.
Under the premise of all nations avoiding direct conflict, this can only be a battle between companies, and neither the Da Shun nor the Linaksa Federation will allow the situation to exceed this limit.
At this moment, the joint escort fleet of the two companies has departed from the port.
On the temporary flagship, "Ten Thousand Miles Ship," the intelligence officer is briefing the captain, Feng Ding, on the situation.
The intelligence officer says, "This time, the Ferris Wheel Company has dispatched a total of twenty-three ships, including twelve merchant escort ships converted into gunboats, two small assault reconnaissance ships, and nine Yuan Shan-class combat ships purchased from the Linaksa Federation.
Additionally, there are twenty-five accompanying airships."
The deputy captain beside him says, "Old Feng, this matches our estimates and simulations, and it should be most of their assets."
Feng Ding says, "Their habit of putting everything on the line is truly unchangeable. Ninety years ago, they liked to do this, and today, they still do."
No one speaks, and the atmosphere is solemn, but morale is high.
Their joint escort fleet consists of thirty-one combat ships, including twelve Chang Wei-class battleships from Da Shun, equivalent to the Yuan Shan-class battleships of the Linaksa Federation, and as many as thirty-six combat airships in the sky.
More than half of the two companies' operational ships are not idle, but the western fleet of the Linaksa Federation has shown unusual movements, so they dispatched them to cooperate with the Da Shun government's fleet.
And they are not limited to these surface ships; beneath the waves, four submarines supported by the Da Shun government quietly follow.
On paper, their strength surpasses that of their opponent, but war is risky, and they don't know if the Ferris Wheel Company has any secret weapons hidden.
If they can defeat this fleet and airship formation, even if the Ferris Wheel Company survives the battle, they will never be able to extend their reach to the sea and influence the maritime nations. In the end, they will be trapped on land.
Feng Ding glances at his watch; it's 4:35, and there's about an hour left until dawn. He looks at the sea ahead, illuminated by the lights, and says with vigor, "Then, we must strive to finish this in one battle. We aim to annihilate the Ferris Wheel Company's fleet at sea."
A clatter sounds as all the officers around him salute together.
As the two fleets gradually approach, the battle is about to ignite, and in the center of the city, Mumia's fourth split body is about to begin.
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(End of Chapter)
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