Chapter 582: Battling the Elephant
Chapter 582: Battling the Elephant
On the rooftop, Xu Chan's holographic display suddenly went blank, leaving only a white glare.
He glanced across and realized a fighter was using their psychic power to suppress the surrounding area, rendering the modified organisms unconscious.
Judging by the distance, the fighter's mental suppression radius was approximately 200 meters, an incredibly formidable range.
With such a person present, the effectiveness of the biological weapons was significantly diminished.
Although they could continuously deploy these biological weapons to deplete the opponent's psychic energy, the opponent could also use drugs to boost their energy and replenish their stamina, ensuring they could last for at least half a day.
They needed to resolve this issue before the Spider Queen finished splitting, so they couldn't afford to delay.
This situation was anticipated by Xu Chan and the command team; taking down Ferris Wheel Corporation was never going to be easy, and the company had long prepared for corporate warfare, so they were bound to have a backup plan.
However, Xu Chan also noticed their opponent's weakness.
A person of such caliber could have stayed hidden and ambushed them, but now they were exposed, indicating that Ferris Wheel Corporation had exhausted most of their trump cards, forcing them to bring this ace forward prematurely.
In such situations, it was time for Xu Chan's team to step in.
Xu Chan spoke, "Captain Wang, Captain Lu, you two will accompany me inside."
Simultaneously, he used Jie Ping to summon two members of Team One, both affiliated with the Expansion Team.
These five individuals came from three different departments, each with distinct combat styles, but they shared one common trait: they were all fighters proficient in Heart Force. Each of them was over thirty years old.
In this type of combat, ordinary Tier Three Combatants below the level of Strike Commander, or those lacking in raw strength compared to these five, would be of little use.
Their destructive power, speed, and strength were far inferior to the opponents, so joining the fight recklessly would be suicidal.
After Xu Chan descended from the rooftop, he instructed the team to check their equipment and weapons. Once confirmed ready, they braved the strong winds blowing off the ocean and headed towards the Ferris Wheel Corporation's tower.
The tower, with the Ferris wheel behind it, stood alone against the vast, surging sea, casting its dark shadow on the surroundings as if it had always been there.
But after today, everything would change.
Inside the tower, Guan Shangjing monitored the situation outside through the holographic display. He spotted five figures emerging from the street of the building across the way, approaching at a steady pace, neither slow nor fast.
These five individuals, spaced about thirty to forty meters apart, varied in height and build. They wore the Defense Department's military greatcoats and uniforms.
Guan Shangjing's expression shifted slightly.
As the head of security for Ferris Wheel Corporation, he was familiar with the three Strike Commanders, Xu Chan, Lu Captain, and Wang Captain, and he knew their formidable abilities. Xu Chan, in particular, had long been the Processing Bureau's ace in combat, a true powerhouse.
The other two were members of the Expansion Team, transferred from the Convergence Zone by the Defense Department. Although Guan Shangjing didn't know them personally, he could discern their skill from their positioning and movements, which seemed on par with Xu Chan's team.
This realization put immense pressure on him.
At that moment, the holographic display chimed, and someone below asked if they should send a team to intercept and engage the approaching figures. Guan Shangjing immediately rejected the idea, knowing that conventional firearms would be ineffective against these fighters, and engaging them prematurely might provoke a stronger response. It was better to let them approach, buying him some preparation time.
He turned his attention to the massive figure in front, bowing slightly, and said, "Lord Iron Chengpeng, they're coming. I'm counting on you!"
Iron Chengpeng finished the remaining nutrition paste and stood up, his towering frame exceeding three meters in height, casting a shadow on the ground.
As he turned around, his features became visible: a flat face, a topknot on his head, a broad torso, and thick limbs. His muscles were obscured by a layer of thick fat.
He bowed slightly towards Guan Shangjing and said in a deep voice, "Thank you for your concern, Lord Iron. I will honor my promise."
Hearing his response, Guan Shangjing felt a slight relief, but also a tinge of regret.
This individual was a talent discovered by the company based on Wu Qi's guidance. According to Wu Qi's assessment, with proper training and ample resources, this person had a high chance of reaching higher tiers.
After Ferris Wheel Corporation found him, they secretly nurtured him and acquired the secret Battling Elephant Technique from the Stepping Print Pavilion, one of the Twenty-One Pavilions, hoping to make him one of their trump cards.
Given another decade, they might have cultivated a true fighter, but now they had to deploy him prematurely to resolve the company's crisis.
But he was just one man; how long could he stall for?
As these thoughts crossed his mind, Iron Chengpeng's footsteps, shaking the floor, passed by Guan Shangjing and headed outside.
Xu Chan and his team of five had arrived at the building, and throughout their journey, he had been extremely cautious. However, they encountered no obstacles along the way, as it was clear that their opponents understood the futility of such actions.
To ensure a smooth operation, Xu Chan divided his team into two groups. He, along with the two Execution Commanders, would lead the charge inside, while the two members of Team One from the Expansion Team would remain outside to provide support.
Currently, the only formidable force the Ferris Wheel Corporation seemed to possess was the psychic power they had displayed earlier. Unless they activated the Active Consciousness Entity, they wouldn't be able to match the team's strength.
Of course, the team had anticipated this possibility before launching their attack on the Ferris Wheel Corporation, and they were well-prepared" for it.
As the three of them entered the spacious lobby of the Ferris Wheel Corporation's headquarters, they saw a figure standing in the open space ahead. This person had a thick waist and a sturdy build, and their loose-fitting clothes were stretched taut by their substantial muscles and fat. From a distance, they looked like a large iron bell standing there.
Behind this figure were two combat automatons, dressed in Ferris Wheel Corporation uniforms, but their style indicated they were custom-made by the Original Man Corporation.
Upon seeing the three intruders, Iron Chengpeng raised his hands and clapped his thick palms together, then bowed slightly towards them.
"Iron Chengpeng, please enlighten me," his voice reverberated through the vast hall.
Xu Chan quickly assessed the man and concluded that he was likely the source of the psychic power they had encountered earlier.
"Be careful, there's no need to rush. Take it slow and steady, they won't get away. Save your strength," Xu Chan advised.
The two Strike Commanders on either side acknowledged his instructions and immediately unleashed their psychic powers, charging towards Iron Chengpeng.
However, they felt as if they had collided with an iron wall, causing them to shake their heads slightly. Iron Chengpeng's body also trembled, and his footing became slightly unsteady.
In psychic clashes, the attacker usually has the advantage, similar to heart force collisions. Without special defensive powers, the defender often suffers, as offensive power typically exceeds defensive power, and by a significant margin.
Therefore, a moment of negligence could decide the outcome of the battle.
However, this person's psychic cultivation matched what he had previously demonstrated, and he possessed a unique defensive method. Breaking through his psychic consciousness head-on seemed highly unlikely.
But this move wasn't entirely pointless. Lu Captain, on the left, confidently stated, "Treading Hall, Elephant Taming Power."
Wang Captain, on the right, added, "This guy is well-rounded."
Xu Chan recalled that Elephant Taming Power was a secret grappling technique that emphasized offense but also valued physique and defense, resulting in a well-rounded advantage with few weaknesses.
The drawback was a lack of agility, which was inevitable given his massive size. However, as a defender, this weakness was somewhat mitigated.
In a one-on-one situation, without resorting to special means, it would indeed be challenging to defeat him quickly. But at this moment, they had the advantage of numbers.
Lu Captain suddenly appeared on Iron Chengpeng's right side and struck his shoulder with a palm strike. However, halfway through the attack, Lu Captain suddenly leaned back, and a massive palm swept past his body, almost grabbing him.
Despite his large size, Iron Chengpeng was not slow in his movements. At that moment, Wang Captain appeared on his other side and kicked his knee, producing a loud bang and a burst of airwaves. Simultaneously, Wang Captain's specially designed training pants rippled as if they were inflating.
This attack clearly utilized heart force, but it only caused Iron Chengpeng's thigh to bend slightly. The thick muscles and fat above seemed to effortlessly block the powerful force.
Even though he managed to block the attack, the impact he received was still very real, causing him to pause for a moment.
As for Lu Captain, although he had leaned back to avoid the attack, his feet remained firmly planted in place. In that instant, he became like a drawn bow, pulling his body back before unleashing a powerful punch into Iron Chengpeng's waist and ribs.
Upon impact, ripples like waves appeared on Iron Chengpeng's fat, but still, no injuries were inflicted.
His fat and subcutaneous tissue were filled with dense and resilient mutated tissue. When subjected to force attacks, the relaxed state of the fat allowed it to vibrate and disperse the incoming force, while the underlying muscles instantly tightened to prevent the remaining force from penetrating.
After the team engaged, the two combat automatons also moved. However, after taking a single step, they suddenly froze in place.
Xu Chan observed them, and his eyes gleamed.
Combat automatons typically had an auxiliary secondary brain in addition to their primary one. When their self-awareness was compromised, the secondary brain would swiftly take control of the body, enabling it to respond appropriately.
However, this mechanism also had its limits. Once the psychic power exceeded the endurance threshold, it became ineffective.
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(End of Chapter)
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