Chapter 579: The Devouring Pull
Chapter 579: The Devouring Pull
After issuing the orders, Specialist Liang paused for a moment, feeling that the operation seemed a little too smooth.
But this thought flashed and disappeared just as quickly.
Regardless, they had successfully annihilated a thousand-strong security force, and regardless of the Skyscraper Company's intentions, they wouldn't pass up this opportunity that had presented itself.
Specialist Liang wasn't particularly concerned about the Skyscraper Company's conventional forces, but there was one individual within the company that they had to be cautious of—the biggest obstacle in their mission to eliminate the Skyscraper Company.
He reviewed the plan provided by the watchtower, which was the best arrangement they could make under the given circumstances.
After examining it, he once again contacted Captain Xu Chan through his female assistant.
"Old Xu, I've arranged for some medicine to be delivered to you. You know what you're about to face, so I'm authorizing you to command the final extermination battle. Among the three departments, only your experience and prestige are suitable for this task."
"In that case, I have some requests for additional personnel," Xu Chan said. "I need a few people, including Nie Guanshan from the Government Hall and Yang Shen from the Exploration Team..."
Specialist Liang interrupted him, "I'm afraid those two won't be available for your mission."
"Hmm?" Xu Chan was taken aback. "Are they unwilling? Are they engaged in other important tasks?"
Specialist Liang spoke in a grave tone, "The intensity of this battle exceeds our previous estimates. They have already fallen in combat."
Xu Chan was stunned and furrowed his brows. "Is that so?"
Regardless of their individual combat abilities, these two possessed distinctive techniques. With them on the team and proper coordination, the success rate of this operation would have increased by at least twenty percent.
However, since they were unavailable, Xu Chan had to look for alternatives. He quickly named several others.
At that moment, he suddenly remembered a particular name—a young man who had recently gained quite a reputation within the bureau for his alleged strength.
But Xu Chan shook his head. He had only heard about this person's reputation and had never met him, nor had they ever worked together. He didn't feel confident about it, and sometimes, strength didn't necessarily equate to a positive outcome. He didn't want to risk it, so he dismissed the thought without bringing it up.
Despite this, Specialist Liang didn't fully grant his requests, as some of the individuals he named were currently protecting political elites or on duty in important districts.
Xu Chan considered the options. These people might be sufficient, but he couldn't guarantee absolute success. "I still need some additional support..."
Specialist Liang said, "Aside from personnel, I can't provide you with anything else you require."
"Alright," Xu Chan replied. He then proceeded to list a series of demands.
Specialist Liang listened carefully. These requests were not simple, but they were indeed reasonable. "Captain Xu, I agree to all your requests. The Defense Department has only one condition: resolve this matter before the split wave arrives."
Meanwhile, Chen Chuan spent the entire afternoon on the airship, possibly to rest, as no news had been conveyed to him.
He stood by the tilted porthole, gazing outside. It was already evening, yet the sky remained bright, and below, he could see the occasional flashes of rifts.
Although he seemed to be admiring the scenery, he was actually extending his spiritual senses to feel the movements in the opposite world.
He was waiting for the right moment, as he didn't want to miss the arrival of the pure substance, which, according to Chen Bitong, dissipated quickly. Once released, it would spread to various places in Dashun and around the world. Those who encountered it would compete for it, and countries and companies would try to seal it. Therefore, he had to be quick and seize the opportunity during the initial period when no one would interfere.
However, as he thought about it, Chen Bitong's ability to accomplish this task might have had supporters and participants behind the scenes. These people likely knew what he was up to and might compete with him, even though no one was obstructing him. It would be a test of skill.
As he felt the vibrations becoming more apparent, Chen Chuan knew the pure substance was likely about to arrive. He left the airship and found Pan Xiaode outside.
"Pan, I've been expending a lot of energy. I need a quiet place to meditate."
Pan Xiaode thought for a moment. "Chen, there's a meditation room here, originally prepared for fighters who come up for sightseeing. But remember, we're in the sky, so no big movements, please."
Pan Xiaode had witnessed the destruction caused by a Third Limit Fighter in Fengde District and had a firsthand impression of their destructive power. If Chen Chuan were to practice his martial arts in there, the airship might not withstand it.
"I just need to adjust my breathing," Chen Chuan assured him.
"Then it's no problem."
Pan Xiaode personally led Chen Chuan to a practice room located in the middle of the lower level. The room not only served as a practice area but also offered a panoramic view. There was a circular hole with a diameter of about three meters in the floor, covered by a layer of transparent glass. When opened, it provided a direct view of the ground below.
After Chen Chuan and Pan Xiaode left, Pan Sir sat down cross-legged, feeling the increasingly intense waves of disturbance. He knew that the Pure Substance was not far away, so he sat and waited.
At the same time, in the southwestern direction of Central City, on Qing Ding Mountain where the Mo Shen Temple used to be, the area was filled with security personnel wearing helmets and sealed in protective suits. However, they were not from the Central City Response Team but were clearly a private armed force.
In the center of the former temple's main hall, there were only two people.
One of them was an elderly man with a beard, appearing to be in his sixties. He had a slender face, and his eyes shone with a divine light. He wore a black imported suit, but his hair was tied in an old-fashioned bun, and his beard was meticulously groomed, not a strand out of place.
The other was a young man in his twenties, with refined features and a handsome face. His limbs were long, and he wore a training uniform. There was a hint of mischief in his eyes as he sat with his hands casually resting on his knees.
The elderly man had one hand clenched into a fist behind his back as he looked outside and said, "The Mo Shen Temple is located at a higher elevation in Central City, and it used to be an important sacrificial site. This location has a supportive effect on your spiritual performance."
"If the information is correct, the Pure Substance will reach Central City within half an hour at most. Currently, no one should know that the rift has been opened there."
"Chu An, if you can obtain a portion of the Pure Substance from there, combined with the resources allocated to you by your family, you will surpass your sister and your outstanding brother in terms of resource acquisition. You will have the chance to catch up with them."
Chu An, the young man addressed, raised his head and asked, "Teacher, is it just a possibility?"
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The elderly man said, "I've said it many times. The potential detected at birth determines everything. On this path, they are destined to be faster than you, even if they exert less effort."
"But when they slack off, that's when you catch up. Don't expect to surpass them in one go. Just make sure you stay close behind them, not falling behind. That way, you'll have more options later on."
Chu An said, "If there's a chance, I'll seize it. But Teacher, I'm curious. Did you arrange for someone to open the rift?"
The elderly man spoke in a calm tone, "How could I do such a thing? I merely bought the information from one of the participants."
"Leaking the Pure Substance to the world after breaking the blockade from various countries and major companies—that's quite bold. What are they after?" Chu An seemed surprised by such actions.
The elderly man appeared indifferent.
"It's just a vague, lofty ideal. What difference does opening a rift make? In the end, the Pure Substance only benefits some lowly people. They will waste these resources, serving no purpose in advancing the world."
"Alright, enough idle talk."
He turned around and said, "Now, I will teach you a method unique to our Refinement Sect. It will help you sense the Pure Substance quickly while repelling contamination, allowing you to minimize interference."
Chu An's relaxed expression faded, and he became slightly more serious. He stood up and extended his palm forward.
The elderly man also extended his palm and placed it on Chu An's. As their palms touched, a loud vibration sounded, and instantly, Chu An felt a spiritual imprint being transferred to him.
He closed his eyes to sense the imprint, quickly grasping the method from the elderly man.
The elderly man put his hands behind his back and said, "Our Refinement Sect's technique allows you to sense the Pure Substance while repelling contamination, ensuring you're not overly disturbed. You should know that the Pure Substance is not just a resource but also a lure. Those beings on the other side sometimes follow the Pure Substance to observe our world. The more contamination they accumulate, the more they will see you as a shining light in the darkness."
"Even though they can't cross over now, they will be a problem in the future. Using this method, you can avoid their gaze. Well, time is almost up. The first batch of Pure Substance will arrive soon. Get ready."
Aboard the airship, Chen Chuan had been sitting here, his spirit focused on the other world, sensing the increasingly noticeable disturbances.
Not everyone could maintain such prolonged focus like him. Whether it was absorbing spiritual essence through Spiritual Reflection or simply observing the other world, contamination would inevitably seep in. But Chen Chuan had a Second Self to bear these burdens.
After meditating for half an hour, he seemed to sense something, as if something had flashed by. But he was prepared, and the moment he felt the spiritual response, his spirit immediately latched onto it and enveloped it.
At the same time, he naturally made a gesture as if drinking from a raised neck, as if swallowing something.
It seemed this wasn't merely a spiritual contact or reaction but a tangible existence. A refreshing, cool sensation permeated his body and mind, and in that moment, it felt like something had indeed been swallowed.
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