Chapter 561: The Guardian
Chapter 561: The Guardian
After Chen Bitong finished speaking, he stood there calmly, awaiting Chen Chuan's decision.
Chen Chuan pondered for a moment, then looked up and said, "Master Chen, I need to deal with the split bodies; this is the primary task assigned to me by the Defense Department. During this time, I hope Master Chen can hold off the Former Imperial Court's forces from crossing the rift."
Chen Bitong looked back at him, his eyes conveying both gratitude and relief. He said, "Captain Chen, I will stand guard here until the very last moment of the battle. You go and fulfill your duty."
Chen Chuan didn't say another word. He sheathed the Snow Lady Saber and turned to walk outside. After about twenty steps, he gradually retreated amidst the dust and intense light, eventually reaching the area beyond the rift.
At this moment, the rain outside had stopped, and the crimson radiance in the sky remained undiminished. Powerful gusts of wind emerged from behind him, rushing into the vast open square ahead.
Outside, Fang Zhixin and Yu Lie were waiting there.
Seeing that Chen Chuan was alone, Yu Lie's expression was complex, as if he wanted to say something but stopped himself. Fang Zhixin's heart skipped a beat, and he took a few steps forward, asking, "Captain Chen, what about Master Chen...?"
Chen Chuan replied, "You should know Master Chen's choice."
Fang Zhixin's heart trembled, and he stopped asking questions.
Chen Chuan walked out of the square and approached the vehicle that had brought him here. He took a briefcase from the trunk and then returned to the rift.
He waited for a while until a faint light glowed on the briefcase, and then he entered the rift.
This time, he didn't go to the side connected to the convergence zone but smoothly entered a place similar to the rift he had previously encountered. Everywhere he looked, it was a hazy white expanse.
The indicator light on the briefcase was now even brighter.
He shook the briefcase a little, and following the changing light, he located the position of the split body. After about half an hour, he found the split body floating in mid-air.
However, this split body was slightly different from the ones he had seen before; it seemed to emit a hazy glow.
He didn't know the reason for this. Was it because it was connected to the 'Pure Essence'?
He put down the briefcase, drew the Snow Lady Saber, and approached. After a moment of observation, he slashed down with the saber!
In the instant the blade passed through, the area it touched suddenly erupted with light, and the Snow Lady Saber, which had been in a state of slumber, also trembled. The light mist within it surged out, just like before, and enveloped the split body that had been cut in two.
After a few breaths, the light mist retreated, and the withered-looking split body fell to the ground.
He took a glance at it and then at the Snow Lady Saber, which had returned to its original form, and sheathed it. He then took out the destruction potion from the briefcase and poured it onto the split body. Before long, the substance completely dissolved and disappeared.
Inside the Defense Department's command center, voices conveying messages echoed everywhere. It was evident that many liaison officers were currently overwhelmed, as the Spider Mother's sixth wave of splitting had begun, making the situation more complex and increasingly challenging to manage.
Just then, the watchtower's voice sounded, "We've detected the disappearance of the field reaction from the split bodies in Hongsheng District, confirming their destruction."
Specialist Liang couldn't help but look up, gripping the railing in front of him tightly. He asked in a solemn tone, "Is that confirmed?"
"The field reaction has completely dissipated, confirming their destruction."
The liaison officers below exchanged glances, and then a low cheer erupted from several corners.
Specialist Liang's furrowed brows relaxed slightly.
Currently, the sixth wave of splitting was encountering various complications, and the seventh wave might arrive earlier than expected.
He was under immense pressure.
Furthermore, up until now, the existence hadn't revealed itself, and the later it appeared, the more likely it was to create a significant problem at the last moment. If it erupted alongside the rifts that hadn't been properly dealt with, the issue would undoubtedly be severe.
But he never imagined that Chen Bitong, the toughest nut to crack, would be handled by Chen Chuan. This meant that more forces could be allocated to other areas.
This achievement was definitely worthy of a significant commendation.
At this moment, a liaison officer spoke up, "Specialist, although the split bodies there have been dealt with, the rift still exists, and its range is quite extensive. There have also been sightings of Former Imperial Court forces emerging from that location.
If the Former Imperial Court doesn't give up, that place might become a vulnerability. Captain Chen just fought with Chen Bitong, and he may not have much combat strength left to stop them. I fear he won't be able to hold them off."
Specialist Liang considered for a moment and then said, "Have the two response forces sent to Shenwei District returned?"
"They're already on their way back."
Specialist Liang issued a decisive order, "Redirect them to Hongsheng District."
Currently, every place was under pressure, and he could only dispatch regular response forces. However, he knew it wouldn't be enough, so he also said to his female assistant, "Inform Captain Chen and ask him to find a way to hold on a little longer." After a pause, he added, "Send another recovery potion to Captain Chen."
The female assistant said, "Captain Chen should have already taken one potion. Taking another in a short time may cause some damage to his body.
"Specialist Liang, please inform him of the drug's effects truthfully. Reassure him that I'll compensate him afterward, but for now, I need him to hold his position," said Specialist Liang.
"I'll make the arrangements immediately," replied the female assistant.
Specialist Liang continued, "Watchtower, report the current situation of the split bodies in each area."
The watchtower promptly reported on the status of the split bodies within various regions, but despite their efforts, four split bodies remained unaccounted for.
He stared intently at the light screen. Although the split bodies' field was concealed, it was impossible for them to be transported out of the city in such a short time. They were either hidden somewhere or finding a way out through a secure channel.
If they were merely hiding, it would be easier to handle. They could temporarily ignore them as they had a way to track them later. However, transporting them out was absolutely unacceptable!
The entire city was under lockdown, and it was impossible for the transport team to leave without alerting anyone. There was only one way—he looked downward at the center of the city, where a dense network of tunnels appeared.
They would go through the underground district.
That area was the weakest in terms of control for the entire central city and the best place to hide and transfer items.
Although the Government Hall had arranged interception teams at various tunnel entrances, it couldn't guarantee that there wouldn't be any issues. Over the years, the underground district residents had created secret passages, and even the current interception teams might have loopholes.
Therefore, the Government Hall made another arrangement for this matter, entrusting it to some agents in the underground district. They were tasked with organizing personnel to intercept the split bodies.
These agents had deep connections with the underground district gangs, major forces, and even mercenary companies. Sometimes, their words carried more weight than the Government Hall's. If they took the task seriously, they could indeed block the exit, but at the same time, their deep entanglements with various companies made it challenging to predict which side they would choose.
Specialist Liang didn't trust them. As a specialist assigned from above, he couldn't directly intervene in the central city's affairs, except for the Defense Department. Moreover, they were currently short-staffed, so the most he could do was intensify the blockade on the outskirts.
Fortunately, due to the special adjustments made to the Spider Mother's split bodies, they only appeared on the city's surface, making the situation somewhat manageable.
At the same time, in the Lianwei Chongyu Company's branch office, the manager, Che Gaoyi, listened to the report from the inactive consciousness body. As he had anticipated, someone had entrusted them with the task of transferring the split bodies.
The client requested that they deliver the items outside the Jinbei Province and to a designated area. They promised that, in addition to the business compensation, they would also pay for all the company's losses and reputation damages as agreed upon.
However, with the entire outer perimeter of the central city under lockdown, breaking through from the front was nearly impossible.
So, they decided to take an alternative route.
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After listening to the report, Che Gaoyi combined various pieces of information and confirmed that neither the Government Hall nor the Defense Department had the manpower to intercept them at this moment. The success rate was very high. He said, "Assemble the convoy and depart immediately. I'll personally escort the western route."
This commission came from two companies, and due to limited manpower, one route required his personal escort.
He descended from the building, boarded the armored vehicle, and the convoy began to move outward. As they left, he glanced at the distant sky, where an airship hovered.
Since the overall information field no longer existed, the airships were now responsible for transmitting information within the city. By interfering with the airship's signals and taking a detour through some hidden streets, they could ensure that their convoy wouldn't be discovered in a short time. Once they entered the underground district, no one could stop them.
Meanwhile, Chen Chuan, after dealing with the split body, emerged from the rift.
He took off his hat, brushed off the dust, and put it back on before heading back.
Due to the absence of the split body, the only way forward was through the convergence zone.
As he ventured deeper, he saw Chen Bitong driving a spear into the ground. In just a short time, the ground was littered with bizarre-looking corpses.
Hearing footsteps behind him, Chen Bitong turned around, surprised. "Captain Chen, why did you come back?"
Chen Chuan stood by his side, feeling the powerful aura sweeping over them. Looking out of the rift, he said, "As the executive captain, it's also my duty to guard this place, Chen Teacher."
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(End of Chapter)
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