Chapter 548: Coordination
Chapter 548: Coordination
Chen Chuan witnessed a massive creature emerging from the rift, its head adorned with bone hammers at both ends and a long neck encircled by a series of armored shells. Despite its sturdy and thick build, it was covered in a grayish skin.
He instantly recognized it as a Ringed Neck Armored Rhino.
The response squad members stationed at the rear also caught sight of the creature, its immense size exerting pressure on them. They all tensed up.
Yuan Qiuyuan and his two companions immediately prepared for an attack, their expressions grave. The creatures they had encountered earlier were not particularly large, making their disposal straightforward. However, they didn't believe this creature could be dealt with in a few blows.
Chen Chuan, facing this enormous creature that had emerged from the rift, showed no intention of retreating. With a swift movement, he appeared abruptly in front of it.
Clenching his fist, he extended his index finger slightly and delivered a powerful punch to its chest. The force was so intense that his entire forearm sank into its body.
The Ringed Neck Rhino, which had been charging forward, suddenly halted. It emitted a series of hissing sounds from its mouth, and then its head and four legs lost strength, crashing onto the platform in front of the rift with a loud bang. Its front head, with its bone hammers, even struck the stone ground, creating a small pit at the edge of its skull.
Everyone behind him widened their eyes, each hearing the rapid breathing of those around them.
Chen Chuan's height was significantly shorter than this creature, which stood at least three meters tall. Their physiques were incomparable, and the contrast was even more evident when they stood close to each other. Yet, with just a simple punch, this massive creature was defeated.
The scene was incredibly impactful, causing their hearts to race.
Yuan Qiuyuan, Qin Qingque, and Su Wei glanced down at the Ringed Neck Rhino, which was only a few steps away from them. At this moment, they could clearly see its tightly shut eyes and thick, wrinkled skin. Just by looking at its sturdy bone hammers, they could imagine the power it would possess when swung.
They raised their heads to look at Chen Chuan, who stood with his back to them, his expression filled with excitement. A sense of admiration for his abilities welled up within them.
Chen Chuan, however, acted as if it were a minor feat. He stood there and directly contacted the Defense Department, introducing himself, "This is Chen Chuan."
A familiar, composed voice came from the other end of the interdimensional link, "This is Liang Guanghai."
"Specialist?"
Liang Guanghai spoke in a deep voice, "Captain Chen, there's a mission that needs to be assigned to you."
Chen Chuan looked up and said, "Please proceed, Specialist."
Liang Guanghai explained, "Chen Bitong has opened a rift near the Victory Zone and currently has a split body within it. Reliable information suggests that there's also the presence of the former imperial court's cavalry within the rift.
This situation cannot exclude the involvement of the former imperial court. A large number of their cavalry has appeared in the Ji Yang District, and our forces are currently facing off against them. Our main strength is deployed there.
With the city relatively vulnerable, the situation is urgent and dangerous. Therefore, I need you to coordinate with an emergency team to stop Chen Bitong. You can discuss the specifics with your team members."
Chen Chuan replied, "Understood. I'll head there immediately."
After ending the call, he glanced at the rift in front of him. This mission was right up his alley.
Although he was the only one here who cultivated spiritual power and could exclusively enjoy the essence of this place, it wasn't enough. His spiritual height had plateaued due to the lack of opponents, and only sufficiently powerful adversaries could propel his spiritual power to new heights.
Chen Bitong...
After a moment of contemplation, Chen Chuan turned around and descended from the height. He addressed Yuan Qiuyuan and his companions, "The Defense Department has assigned a task. You three will remain here to guard this location."
A task to deal with Chen Bitong required a certain level of expertise, and it was more suitable for the team members to stay and handle the creatures emerging from the rift.
"Yes!"
Yuan Qiuyuan and his two companions saluted in acknowledgment.
Chen Chuan inspected his equipment, then, amidst the admiring gazes of the defensive personnel, he held the Snow Lady Saber and boarded the armored vehicle. Following the map provided by the Defense Department, he drove towards the Victory Zone.
At that moment, there was a commotion on the other end of the interdimensional link. The Defense Department sent over basic information about two individuals, including their names, appearances, and ages, but nothing else. Even their positions were not indicated.
This likely indicated a certain level of confidentiality for these two individuals.
Chen Chuan took out a small bottle and examined it. This was the stamina recovery potion the Defense Department had sent him earlier with great solemnity. Given its rarity, he hadn't used it before, but now he carried it with him.
As he made his way to the Victory Zone, the journey took over an hour due to the urgent situation. Frequent rifts, ongoing skirmishes, and the need to navigate through them all contributed to the slow progress.
When the vehicle finally came to a stop, the driver in front wiped his sweat and turned to say, "Captain Chen, we've arrived."
Chen Chuan thanked him and stepped out of the vehicle.
He stood outside and checked the time; it was 5:45, but the sky remained as dark as midnight, with barely any change. If there was one distinction, it was the crimson glow in the sky, now even more vibrant, resembling blood smeared across the firmament.
At that moment, Jie Pingli conveyed a rustling sound, followed by a flashing communication signal. He immediately connected, and a mature, cold voice came through: "Go forward, turn south after two hundred meters, and you'll see the first building on your left. Go up to the thirteenth floor."
Chen Chuan looked ahead and, holding the Snow Lady Saber, walked towards the indicated location. He arrived at an abandoned commercial building.
After entering, he climbed the stairs to the thirteenth floor and saw two people waiting for him in the vast, empty space. He walked towards them, but after taking just two steps, he felt the domain of one of them pressing towards him.
This action was actually quite impolite, as even if they wanted to test and confirm his strength, both parties could sense each other when they got close. This proactive move, accompanied by an aura of intimidation, seemed like an attempt to assert dominance.
Chen Chuan's expression remained calm, as if he didn't feel anything at all, and he walked right up to the two men.
Nie Guanshan and Yang Can were slightly surprised to see Chen Chuan unfazed by the incoming domain pressure. They were somewhat satisfied, but also a bit taken aback.
This indicated that Chen Chuan possessed mental power, making him a suitable assistant for them. He wouldn't be so lacking that he couldn't even stand before Chen Bitong.
Of the two, Yang Can had been serving in the Interchangeable Land for years, focusing on his duties there and paying little attention to Central City. He didn't know Chen Chuan.
Nie Guanshan, on the other hand, was a high-ranking security officer in the Government Hall. He was more observant of external affairs and had seen the recorded battle between Chen Chuan and Wei Wusheng. However, for someone like Nie Guanshan, who was almost at the top of the Third Limit, such a battle held little interest.
So, when he first saw the information about Chen Chuan, his impression was still based on that past encounter. Now, it seemed that Chen Chuan had made significant progress.
As Chen Chuan approached, Yang Can got straight to the point: "Since you're here, let's talk about the task. We've confirmed that Chen Bitong has the ability to enter and hide within the rift, making it nearly impossible to accurately capture him before the rift."
Chen Chuan couldn't help but recall Astrid's performance earlier. This ability to enter and hide within the rift might be what they were referring to.
(A 16-19-year-old youth, a bookworm, and a look at the flawless version!)
"So, we need someone to attract Chen Bitong's attention at a critical moment or to withstand his offensive.
A fighter's weakness is usually when they think they've found an opportunity and are about to choose their attack. Once this situation arises, we hope you can hold your ground. We'll deal with him when he causes more harm to you. Do you understand?"
He looked at Chen Chuan and said, "If you have no questions, then execute the plan as instructed."
Chen Chuan raised his eyes to look at the two of them and said, "I think there's something inappropriate about this plan."
Yang Can impatiently replied, "There's nothing inappropriate about it. This is the plan, and there's no room for changes. The Defense Department sent you here to cooperate with us, so you must follow it without question. Do you understand?"
Chen Chuan calmly asked, "May I inquire about your ranks?"
Yang Can narrowed his eyes at Chen Chuan for a while before saying, "Defense Department Exploration Team member, Yang Can."
Nie Guanshan spoke in a deep voice, "Government Hall, Senior Security Officer, Nie Guanshan."
Chen Chuan nodded and said, "Handling Bureau Execution Team Captain, Chen Chuan."
Yang Can and Nie Guanshan were taken aback. Execution Team Captain?
Based on their ranks alone, Chen Chuan was on par with them.
However, when the information about Chen Chuan was sent earlier, it didn't include specific details or his position. They hadn't paid much attention to it at the time, but now it seemed that this was the reason.
An Execution Team Captain not yet twenty years old?
The two exchanged glances, realizing that Chen Chuan was no ordinary person. It seemed that the Defense Department had indeed sent them a formidable partner.
They privately discussed the matter via Jie Pingli.
Yang Can asked, "What do you think? Should we ask for a replacement?"
"We can't replace him," Nie Guanshan immediately rejected the idea.
As someone from the Government Hall, he was more politically sensitive. If they had requested a replacement earlier, it would have been understandable, but now that Chen Chuan was already here, they couldn't just dismiss him. Regardless of his abilities, his rank was the same as theirs, indicating that the Defense Department respected their requirements.
If they asked for a replacement at this point, it would appear to those above them as pure troublemaking and shirking of responsibility. If the task failed, they would likely be blamed or at least held partially accountable.
Nie Guanshan spoke in a deep voice, "We can make a concession on the surface. When it comes to the actual fight, it's up to him."
Although they couldn't force Chen Chuan to do anything, the outcome would depend on his strength and experience.
Given Chen Chuan's age, even with exceptional talent, his strength might barely match theirs, but his experience couldn't compare. They had the means to guide, utilize, and create situations that favored them.
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(End of Chapter)
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