Chapter 580: Devour
Chapter 580: Devour
As the soothing sensation permeated his body, Chen Chuan felt a sense of clarity and lightness, as if his mind and body were being cleansed. The world around him seemed to become clearer, as if a veil of mist had been lifted, allowing him to see things more distinctly.
Chen Chuan was aware that the more powerful a fighter was, the more pure substance they required. The small amount he had just consumed wasn't enough; he needed more.
With heightened focus, he waited for the next appearance of the pure substance. He knew from his previous experience that it was fleeting and required mental agility to capture.
Soon, two streams of essence appeared, one stronger than the other. Chen Chuan immediately focused on the stronger one, disregarding the weaker one due to its insignificance. With a mental grasp, he swallowed it, feeling its effects more intensely than the previous one.
The old man, who was teaching Chu An on the Qing Ding Mountain, nodded in agreement. "In the old times, this pure substance was known as 'Jade Purity Nectar' or 'Soul Flow Elixir'. It harmonizes and purifies your spirit and body. The benefits to your spirit are obvious, but if you accumulate it, it can also enhance your physical potential and prepare you for the next limit. Its wonders are beyond words, so just experience it for yourself."
Chu An felt a slight discrepancy in the old man's words. He thought that maybe he hadn't mastered the technique at first, and the amount of pure substance he had captured was too little to feel the full benefits.
The old man was surprised by Chu An's lack of response. "Haven't you sensed it yet?"
Chu An nodded, then hesitated. "Maybe I missed it. I wasn't able to capture it in time."
The old man slowly nodded, understanding that it was possible for his disciple to have missed the pure substance due to his shallow spiritual cultivation. The current opportunity was due to the Spider Mother's split reproduction, which opened the Heavenly Gate. However, his disciple's foundation was still lacking.
If Chu An's spiritual cultivation had reached a higher level, especially the realm of Spirit Sense, he wouldn't have needed any techniques. A simple awareness would have been enough to capture the pure substance with ease.
The old man explained that the pure substance was most effective when one's spirit was at its peak. Otherwise, the essence might not be fully absorbed.
The pure substance was rare, obtainable only through official distribution or certain methods in the Convergence Ground. The question wasn't about suitability but availability. When the opportunity arose, one must seize it.
He pondered for a moment. If they missed this opportunity, it was unlikely anyone else would contest for it, especially since the rift had just opened, and the pure substance within was probably still scarce.
He glanced at his watch; it was 6:17 pm. Considering the current situation, the heavenly gate would likely remain open until the next day, giving them ample time.
At that moment, multiple airships flew towards the Skyscraper Company in the Yinglu District, departing from the towering buildings in the eastern part of Central City.
In the sky, large swarms of bugs were dispersed, buzzing as they danced, their sound drowned out by the propellers.
On the ground, over a hundred ground response units, led by several armed vehicles, moved along the streets towards the same location, forming a siege around the entire protruding peninsula when viewed from above.
This was the majority of the mobile forces that the Handling Bureau, Defense Department, and Government Hall could muster, including several fighters nearing the Third Limit.
Xu Chan, along with the command group, arrived at the top of a temporarily requisitioned tall building. He took a few steps to the edge of the floor and looked across.
The massive Ferris wheel came into view first, followed by the Skyscraper Company's towering building, topped with an old-fashioned seafaring-style roof and adorned with gilded mythical beasts.
Due to its position directly in front of the Ferris wheel, the building seemed to support the entire structure.
Despite the nightfall, the open heavenly gate illuminated the area like daylight. Crimson clouds stretched across the sea, mingling with the mist, as the breeze from the opposite direction ruffled their clothing and hair.
Xu Chan carefully observed the scene for a while. From the outside of the Skyscraper Company, numerous sturdy fortifications were visible. If it weren't for the partial annihilation of the internal security forces, there wouldn't be enough personnel to defend it, making it a challenging target.
At that moment, the Skyscraper Company also noticed the commotion outside.
Guan Shangjing, seeing the large force surrounding them, immediately activated the internal emergency signal and ordered all remaining company security personnel into the various defense facilities.
He then informed the board of the situation and requested further instructions.
Inside the Skyscraper Company's conference room, several directors who had stayed behind were holding a meeting.
Their expressions were grave, as they had finally received news from the sea after a long wait.
The news they received was beyond belief: their fleet had been defeated, almost entirely annihilated.
One director clenched his fist, staring at the deputy director, whose face was drenched in cold sweat and despair. He asked through gritted teeth, "Is this information accurate?"
The deputy director quickly straightened up and replied loudly, "Yes, sir. The information is confirmed. It was brought back by a returning airship, and there were witnesses. We also saw one of our damaged Far Mountain-class battleships being pursued by Canglong Company's airships, so it's likely true."
The conference room fell silent.
A decade of hard work had been wiped out in an instant.
One director spoke up, "We haven't lost yet. We've dispatched our security forces, and as long as we obtain the Split Body, we can still gain recognition from the Union!"
Another director gritted his teeth, "This information must not be leaked until we obtain the Split Body. We cannot let it out before then!"
The defeat of their fleet meant they could no longer secure the sea route, and even the Linarax Federation might abandon them.
"Gentlemen, there's no need for such despair," said the director presiding over the meeting, maintaining a relatively calm demeanor. "If we're gone, the Linarax Federation will have no further interests in the sea. So, even if we lose, they won't abandon us..."
He glanced at the other directors, "Because they have no other choice but us, unless they want their flank completely exposed to the Great Shun Government. As long as we can secure..."
Before he could finish his sentence, a series of shrill alarm sounds reverberated throughout the company, causing everyone's expressions to change.
Eagle Tail Director immediately contacted Guan Shangjing, his expression grave, "Supervisor Guan, what's happening?"
After a while, he raised his head under the gaze of all the directors, then touched the intercom. Soon after, a hologram screen descended above the conference table, revealing the current scene outside.
The directors stared in shock, their eyes filled with confusion and dismay, and some with anger and fear.
Looking at the airships flying overhead and the armed personnel surrounding them, they knew what had happened.
Eagle Tail Director spoke in a low voice, "Our dispatched security forces have likely been completely annihilated.
Gentlemen, it's time for a decisive action."
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