Chapter 549: The Plan
Chapter 549: The Plan
After a quick and discreet discussion, Yang Can and Nie Guanshan turned to Chen Chuan and said, "Since you believe it's inappropriate for you to solely take on the responsibility of engaging Chen Bitong, then let's not assign anyone specific for the task. We'll decide based on the situation at hand."
"Once the opportunity arises, any one of us must step up and restrain Chen Bitong," they added.
Nie Guanshan, with a friendly demeanor, looked at Chen Chuan and said in a consultative tone, "Captain Chen, if you think there's anything else that needs adjusting, we can continue to modify the plan."
Chen Chuan glanced at the two of them and, without further argument, replied straightforwardly, "Alright, let's do it this way."
At that moment, Nie Guanshan seemed to have shed the previous sense of detachment and coldness. He smiled and said, "I'm glad we reached an agreement. Let's wait and see. If the Action Committee can take down Chen Bitong, that's the best-case scenario, saving us some effort. If not, we'll have to take action ourselves."
As he extended his hand, he seemed even more amiable than before, "Captain Chen, I hope we can have a pleasant cooperation."
Chen Chuan shook his hand and also gave Yang Can a brief handshake. Seeing that the two had no intention of sharing further intelligence, he didn't stay but walked towards the other side.
The two men had taken up observation positions, blocking his direct view of the area across, so he needed to find another spot to get a better look.
He was well aware that the two men probably hadn't changed their original plan. The idea of deciding based on the situation was just a facade to appease and placate him, or perhaps to ensure that no loopholes could be found in the post-action report.
The reason he had raised the issue of inappropriateness earlier wasn't because he felt burdened as the primary pressure bearer; that was not an issue, as someone had to take on such tasks.
The main problem was that the two men hadn't clearly explained their own unique power abilities, nor had they discussed with him how they should proceed when the time came. They simply wanted him to improvise at the scene.
If the reason for their reluctance to explain was solely due to the difference in their ranks, then their continued attitude after he had revealed his position was sufficient to indicate the problem.
Moreover, from the previous clash of domains and spirits, he hadn't sensed a firm determination or will from the two men.
Therefore, he believed that their so-called plan was merely a test of feasibility. If it didn't succeed, he thought they wouldn't execute it wholeheartedly and might even consider withdrawing.
However, none of this mattered. As long as they gained the initiative on the surface, it would be enough. To be honest, even if he were to face Chen Bitong alone, he wouldn't refuse; instead, he would eagerly accept the challenge.
At that moment, he paused and found an observation point. From this position, he could see the scene clearly.
Although the main area was at least three kilometers away, his keen eyesight allowed him to observe the ongoing events in detail.
Chen Bitong was engaged in a battle with a man in a black windbreaker. In the large area surrounding them, there was no sign of human presence, not even the flying insects that usually filled the air. It seemed that any insect entering this range was instantly killed, likely due to the intense clash of domains.
The two men didn't fight continuously; instead, they would face off for a moment, then quickly close in, exchange a few moves, and swiftly retreat. After a brief pause, they would engage again.
Their moves were subtle and restrained, as if they were intentionally holding back. Although they didn't seem to land solid hits, an invisible wave of power seemed to ripple through the air.
Chen Bitong appeared to be on the defensive, constantly avoiding direct clashes with his opponent. However, the opponent didn't seem to dare to launch an all-out attack either. Both sides were cautious and careful, lacking the expected awe-inspiring impact.
Although he wasn't at the scene, Chen Chuan couldn't sense the specifics, but based on what he observed, he suspected that the battle might involve a mental confrontation.
Their seemingly slow standoff was, in fact, a simultaneous engagement of powers, sensing and seeking out the mental gaps and weaknesses of their opponent.
After realizing this, he felt an inexplicable sense of danger.
The two men seemed to suppress a formidable power, restraining and biding their time, waiting for the right moment to unleash it.
In the arena, Chen Bitong continuously avoided physical contact with Lao Hu. Lao Hu's fragmentation power was incredibly formidable. In the past, he had served as the strongest attacker in the pioneering team, often delivering the final blow.
Once his power was fully unleashed, anyone, regardless of their training in horizontal power, could have their body parts separated and severed in an instant, and Chen Chuan was no exception.
However, at their level, if they had a deep understanding of their opponent, they could use their mental power to sense the other's intentions. So, during the fight, whenever Lao Hu showed signs of exerting force, Chen Chuan would immediately disengage and look for another opportunity.
Lao Hu was intently focused on Chen Bitong. He was dispatched to deal with Chen Bitong because he had a deep understanding of the latter. He was well-versed in Chen Bitong's habits, combat characteristics, style, and the power he wielded.
After joining the Temporary Special Committee, he also conducted a psychological study on Chen Bitong with the help of some experts, which gave him a certain level of confidence in killing Chen Bitong before arriving.
However, all of this vanished when Chen Bitong demonstrated the ability to evade into the rift. Chen Bitong feared his fragmentation force, and he also feared the evasive means and the String Void Force mastered by the latter.
So he dared not make any unnecessary moves, and every step was taken with caution, as whoever showed a weakness first might be taken advantage of by the other. This led to the stalemate that persisted until now.
With their stamina, they could fight for days and nights without any issues.
However, Lao Hu could not afford to drag this out for long, as he had a mission to accomplish.
He did not know what Chen Bitong's purpose was, but he was always haunted by a sense of danger, feeling that prolonging the situation would cause problems.
It was known that the Action Committee had blocked the Defense Department and taken over the matter, so the rift and the split bodies were also to be dealt with together.
The rift had been open for nearly two hours, yet it had not been properly dealt with, which meant that the Defense Department would likely put pressure on Mr. Chu.
Even though no urging voices had come from the rear until now, he knew he could not delay any further.
He scanned the direction of the rift and could confirm one thing: the split body was undoubtedly important to Chen Bitong. If he managed to seize it, Chen Bitong would surely try to stop him, forcing him to confront him directly.
However, he missed this opportunity earlier, as people were continuously shuttling through the rift, making it impossible to reach the location of the split body due to the disturbed rift. But now, as no one had come over for a while, he could try to retrieve it.
However, he would not take that risk himself.
He looked at Yu Lie, who was standing there, knowing that he was a pawn in this game, and at this point, there was no need to hide anymore.
He sent a message to the interdimensional link: "Kid, stop hiding and make your move!"
In the version of 1619, a book, and a look, there was no mistake!
Yu Lie was blocking the entrance to the rift and immediately received his message. Although he did not want to target his teammates, who were fighting side by side, in the face of the threat from the former imperial court, he could no longer hesitate.
So he turned and punched Fang Zhixin, who was not far away. But this punch was not as determined and decisive as he intended, and it was a bit slow.
Fang Zhixin turned and caught it, appearing to have been prepared for it. Yu Lie was slightly startled and looked up, saying, "You knew this all along."
Fang Zhixin sighed and said, "I guessed it." He would have preferred Yu Lie to expose himself later, as it would have helped him share some of the pressure from the opposing side.
Yu Lie hummed, and since it had come to this, there was nothing more to say. It was time to fight.
He punched twice in succession, but Fang Zhixin calmly blocked both attacks. The latter had followed Chen Bitong for a long time and received much guidance, but his specialty was not in hand-to-hand combat but in the soft sword.
Yu Lie knew that his soft sword was very powerful when unfolded, so he rushed in for close combat, launching a rapid offense to prevent them from using the soft sword.
While they were fighting, the mercenary team on the other side also received Lao Hu's order and immediately broke through towards the rift, with some of them carrying the split body capture box that Chen Chuan had used before.
However, as they charged forward, dense gunfire erupted from the tall buildings on both sides.
These were the dozens of people Chen Bitong had brought with him, who were scattered on the high-rise buildings on both sides, ready to shower bullets below.
The location was obviously carefully chosen, with firepower points on both sides of the rift and a river behind, which was also exposed to the line of fire, making it nearly impossible to bypass from the rear and forcing them to break through from the front.
The correct approach was to occupy or destroy one side's firepower point and then launch an assault, but the mercenary team did not have enough manpower or strength to occupy the buildings that had been pre-equipped with defense facilities. They could only raise their protective shields to cover themselves and try to pass through the middle.
This method of advancement was inefficient and slow, but it was the only option. The surrounding area was filled with roadblocks and pre-dug trenches, preventing the armored vehicles from carrying them further in, so this was the only option for now.
Mr. Chu observed the battle through a telescope and could understand Lao Hu's intention, which was to force Chen Bitong to confront him by attacking the rift.
So he did not sit idly by, ordering the personnel stationed there to immediately assault the high-rise buildings on both sides to relieve pressure on the mercenary team in the middle.
Fortunately, the additional mercenaries he had summoned earlier had arrived, and he did not keep them by his side, instead sending them all in at once.
In an instant, a large force rushed into that area, and intense gunfire continuously rang out in the region, making the scene intense and chaotic.
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(End of Chapter)
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