Chapter 579: The Swallowing Attraction
Chapter 579: The Swallowing Attraction
After issuing the orders, Specialist Liang paused, suddenly feeling that the operation seemed a little too smooth.
But this thought flashed by in an instant.
Regardless, they had successfully eliminated a thousand-strong security force. No matter what Ferris Wheel Corporation's intentions were, they wouldn't pass up this opportunity that had presented itself.
In truth, Liang wasn't concerned about the corporation's regular forces, but there was someone within the company they needed to pay close attention to—the biggest obstacle they faced in their efforts to eliminate the corporation.
He took another look at the plan provided by the watchtower, the best arrangement they could make under the given circumstances.
After reviewing it, he once again asked his female assistant to contact Executive Captain Xu Chan.
"Old Xu, I've sent some medicine to you. You know what's coming, so I'm authorizing you to command the final annihilation. Among the three departments, only your experience and prestige are suitable for this task."
Xu Chan said, "In that case, I have some requests. I need a few people, including Nie Guanshan from the Government Hall and Yang Shen from the Expansion Team..."
Specialist Liang interrupted him, "I'm afraid those two won't be able to make it to you."
"Hmm?"
Xu Chan was surprised, "They're unwilling? Are they on another important mission?"
Specialist Liang spoke solemnly, "The intensity of this battle surpasses our previous imagination. They've already fallen."
Xu Chan was taken aback, "Is that so?"
These two individuals had formidable combat capabilities, and their techniques were quite distinctive. With them and proper coordination, the success rate of this operation would increase by at least twenty percent.
But now that they were unavailable, he had to look for other personnel.
He quickly named a few more people.
At that moment, he suddenly remembered a particular name—a young man with a recent reputation within the bureau, rumored to be incredibly powerful.
However, he shook his head. He had heard of the man's reputation, but he had never met him, nor had they ever worked together. He didn't feel confident about it. Moreover, sometimes great strength didn't necessarily equate to a good thing. If he couldn't command the individual, it might hinder the entire operation. So, he only considered it briefly in his mind without voicing it.
Even so, Specialist Liang didn't fully accommodate Xu's requests, as some of the individuals were currently protecting dignitaries or on duty in critical districts.
Xu Chan pondered for a moment. The number of people was sufficient, but he couldn't guarantee absolute success. He said, "I also need some additional resources..."
Specialist Liang replied, "Aside from personnel, I can't provide you with more people. But you can request anything else you need."
"Alright," Xu Chan didn't hesitate and immediately listed a series of demands.
Specialist Liang listened to the requests, which were not trivial but indeed reasonable. He said, "Captain Xu, I agree to all your requests. The Defense Department has only one condition—resolve this matter before the split wave."
Meanwhile, Chen Chuan had been on the airship the entire time, possibly to ensure he got some rest. No messages had been sent to him.
He stood by the tilted porthole, gazing outside. It was already evening, yet the sky remained bright, and beneath him, he could see occasional flashes of rifts.
Though he appeared to be admiring the scenery, he was actually extending his spiritual senses to perceive the movements in the other world.
Unsure of when the Pure Essence would arrive, he didn't want to miss it. So, he had been waiting for the right moment.
According to Chen Bitong's explanation, the Pure Essence dispersed rapidly after its release, traveling to various places in Dashi and around the world. During this journey, those who sensed it would compete with him for it, and then governments and companies worldwide would initiate a lockdown.
The initial period was a window of opportunity, during which no one would interfere. He needed to seize this chance and gather as much as possible.
However, as he thought about it, he realized that Chen Bitong's success in this endeavor might have been supported and assisted by others. These people likely knew what he was up to, so even without interference, there might be competition. It would be a test of their abilities.
As he sensed the increasing vibrations, he knew the Pure Essence was likely about to arrive. He left the airship and found Pan Xiaode outside.
"Pan, I've been exerting myself, and I need a quiet place to meditate."
Pan Xiaode thought for a moment, "Chen, I have a meditation room here, originally intended for martial artists sightseeing. But remember, we're in the sky, so no major movements."
He had witnessed the destruction in the Fengde District and had a firsthand impression of a Tier Three Combatant's destructive power. If Chen Chuan practiced his martial arts in there, the airship might not withstand it.
"I just need to adjust a bit," Chen Chuan said.
"Then it's fine," Pan Xiaode assured him.
Pan Xiaode personally led him to a practice room located in the middle of the lower level. Despite being called a practice room, it also served as an observation deck. There was a three-meter-wide circular hole in the floor, covered by a glass panel that could be opened. When closed, it provided a clear view of the scenery below.
After Chen Chuan and the others left, Pan Xiaode sat cross-legged, feeling the increasingly intense fluctuations. He knew that the Pure Essence was near, so he sat and waited.
At the same time, in the southwest of Central City, at the former site of Mo Shen Temple on Green Peak Mountain, the area was filled with security personnel wearing headgear and sealed protective suits. However, they were not from the Central City Response Force but were clearly a private armed group.
In the center of the former main hall of Mo Shen Temple, there were only two people.
One was an elderly man with a beard, appearing to be in his sixties. He had a slender face, a serene gaze, and a radiant light in his eyes. He wore a black imported formal suit, but his hair was styled in an old-fashioned bun, meticulously groomed without a hair out of place.
The other was a young man in his twenties, with refined features and a handsome face. He had long limbs and wore a training uniform, but his eyes carried a hint of wickedness. He sat there 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, "Mo Shen Temple is located on higher ground in Central City and used to be an important place of worship. It can enhance your spiritual performance.
If the information is correct, the Pure Essence will reach Central City within half an hour at most. Currently, no one should know that the sealed rift has been opened.
Chu An, if you can obtain a portion of the Pure Essence from there, combined with the resources allocated by your family, you can surpass your sister and your exceptional brother in terms of resource acquisition. You might even catch up with them."
The young man called Chu An raised his head and asked, "Teacher, is that really possible?"
The elderly man said, "I've said it many times. The potential detected after birth determines everything. On this path, they are destined to be faster than you, even if they exert less effort.
However, when they slack off, that's when you should catch up. Don't expect to surpass them in one go. As long as you can keep up with them and not fall behind, you'll have more choices later on."
Chu An said, "If there's an opportunity, I'll seize it. But Teacher, I'm curious, did you arrange for someone to open the rift?"
The elderly man replied in a calm tone, "How could I do such a thing? I merely bought the information from one of the participants."
Chu An seemed surprised by this act, saying, "To break the seal from various countries and major companies, and leak the Pure Essence to the whole world, that's quite bold. What are they after?"
The elderly man didn't seem to care.
"It's just a vague ideal. Even if they tear open a rift, what can they do? In the end, the Pure Essence will only benefit some lowly people. They'll only waste these resources and have no use in advancing the world.
Alright, enough chatter."
He turned around and said, "Now, I'll teach you a method unique to our Refinement School. It can help you quickly sense the Pure Essence while repelling taint, allowing you to minimize interference.
You should know that the Pure Essence is not only a resource but also bait. Those beings on the other side sometimes follow the Pure Essence to observe our world. If you have accumulated too much taint, your spirit will appear as a bright light in the night to them.
Although they can't cross over for now, they will inevitably become a problem in the future. Using this method can help you avoid their gaze. Well, time is almost up. The first batch of Pure Essence will arrive soon. Get ready."
Onboard the airship, Chen Chuan had been sitting there, his spirit focused on the other world, sensing the increasingly noticeable fluctuations.
Not everyone could maintain this state for as long as him. Whether it was absorbing spiritual essence through Spirit Reflection or simply observing the other world, taint was inevitable. However, he had a secondary self that could bear this burden for him.
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 perceived it, his spirit immediately latched onto it and enveloped it.
At the same time, he naturally made a gesture of tilting his head back as if swallowing something.
It seemed that this wasn't merely a spiritual contact or reaction but a tangible existence. A refreshing and cool sensation permeated his body and mind, and for a moment, it felt as if he had truly swallowed something.
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(End of Chapter)
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