Chapter 582: Elephant Taming
Chapter 582: Elephant Taming
On the rooftop, the hologram in front of Xu Chan suddenly vanished, leaving only a blinding white light. He glanced across and realized that a fighter had used their psychic power to suppress the surrounding area, causing the modified creatures to lose consciousness.
Judging by the distance, the person's psychic suppression radius was approximately 200 meters, indicating an incredibly formidable power.
With such individuals present, the effectiveness of biological weapons would be significantly diminished.
Although they could continuously deploy these weapons to deplete the opponent's psychic energy, the other party could also use drugs to rejuvenate themselves and replenish their stamina, ensuring they could last for at least half a day without issues.
They needed to resolve this matter before the Spider Mother finished splitting and reproducing; they couldn't afford to delay any longer.
This situation was within the expectations of Xu Chan and the command center. The Skywheel Company was not an easy target, and they had long been preparing for corporate warfare, leaving no stone unturned.
However, Xu Chan also noticed their opponent's weakness.
Normally, such individuals could have stayed hidden and struck from the shadows, but their early exposure indicated that the Skywheel Company had exhausted most of their trump cards. As a result, they had no choice but to bring their hidden ace forward prematurely.
In such situations, it was time for Xu Chan and his team to step in.
Xu Chan spoke, "Captain Wang, Captain Lu, both of you will follow me inside."
Simultaneously, he used the intercom to call upon two members of Team One, who were part of the Exploration Team.
These individuals came from three different departments, each with their unique 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 kind of battle, ordinary Trilimit Fighters below the level of Executive Captain, or those lacking in raw power, would have little impact.
Their destructive power, speed, and strength were far inferior to their opponents, and joining the fight recklessly would only lead to their demise.
After descending from the building, Xu Chan had the team check their equipment and weapons, ensuring everything was in order. Then, facing the gusty winds blowing across the sea, they headed towards the Skywheel Building.
The building, backed by the giant Ferris wheel, stood alone against the endless surging seawater, as if it had always been the only structure between the sea and the sky. Its dark shadow seemed to have been cast there for ages.
However, after today, everything would change.
Inside the building, Guan Shangjing was using the intercom to observe the situation outside when he saw five people emerge from the opposite building's street, walking towards them at a steady pace, maintaining a distance of about thirty to forty meters between them. Their heights varied, but they all wore Handling Bureau or Defense Department military coats and uniforms.
Guan Shangjing's expression changed slightly.
As the security supervisor of the Skywheel Company, Xu Chan and the other two Executive Captains were well-known to him, and he was aware of their formidable skills, especially Xu Chan, who had long been the muscle of the Handling Bureau, considered an ace.
The other two individuals were members of the Exploration Team from the Defense Department, transferred from the Convergence Ground. Although Guan Shangjing didn't recognize them, he could discern their strength and skills from their positions and movements, which seemed to be on par with Xu Chan and the others.
This realization put immense pressure on Guan Shangjing.
At that moment, the intercom rang, and someone from below asked if they should send reinforcements to engage and block the approaching individuals. Guan Shangjing immediately rejected the suggestion, knowing that ordinary firearms would be ineffective against these fighters and might even provoke them. With the opponents approaching slowly, he could buy some time to prepare.
He turned to the massive figure in front of him and bowed slightly, saying, "Iron Cheng Peng, they're coming. I'm counting on you!"
Iron Cheng Peng finished the remaining nutrient paste and stood up from his original position, his towering frame, over three meters tall, casting a shadow on the ground.
As he turned around, Xu Chan could see that Iron Cheng Peng had a flat face with indistinct features, a topknot hairstyle, a thick body, and extremely thick limbs. His body was covered in thick fat, obscuring the contours of his muscles.
Iron Cheng Peng faced Guan Shangjing and bowed slightly, his deep voice resonating, "I am honored by your concern, Iron Cheng Peng will keep his word."
Hearing Iron Cheng Peng's response, Guan Shangjing felt slightly relieved, but also a bit regretful.
Iron Cheng Peng was a talent the company had discovered through the Vigorous Body, and according to the Vigorous Body's assessment, if Iron Cheng Peng followed a systematic cultivation path and had sufficient resources, he would have a high chance of reaching even higher limits.
After the Skywheel Company found him, they secretly trained him and provided him with the secret Elephant Taming Technique from the Seal Step Pavilion of the Twenty-One Pavilions, hoping to make him one of their trump cards.
If given another ten years, they might have successfully cultivated an elite fighter.
But now, they had no choice but to deploy him prematurely to resolve the crisis facing the company.
However, he was just one person; how much time could he buy?
As these thoughts ran through Guan Shangjing's mind, Iron Cheng Peng had already passed by his side, his footsteps causing the floor to vibrate as he headed outside.
Xu Chan and his team of five had reached the building, and throughout their journey, he had been extremely cautious. However, they encountered no obstructions along the way, indicating 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 two executive captains, would breach the building, while the two exploration team members from Team One would remain outside to provide support.
Based on their current assessment, Skywheel Company had already exhausted its resources, except for the psychic power displayed earlier. Unless they activated their Active Consciousness Entities, they couldn't match Xu Chan's team.
Of course, they had anticipated this scenario when planning their assault on Skywheel Company, and had made thorough preparations.
As Xu Chan and his two companions entered the Skywheel building, they saw a figure standing in the open space ahead. This person had a rotund body, with a thick waist and a sturdy build. His loose-fitting clothes were stretched tight over his bulging muscles and fat, making him resemble a large iron bell standing there from a distance.
Behind him stood two combat dolls, dressed in Skywheel Company uniforms, but their style suggested they were custom-made by the original human company.
Upon seeing the three intruders, Tie Cheng Peng raised his hands and clapped them together in front of his chest. He then bowed slightly towards them.
"Tie Cheng Peng, please give me your guidance," his voice reverberated through the spacious hall.
Xu Chan quickly assessed the man, immediately concluding that he was the one who had previously displayed psychic power.
"Be careful, no need to rush," Xu Chan instructed the two captains. "Take it slow and steady. They can't escape, so conserve your energy."
The two captains acknowledged with a sound, and immediately unleashed their psychic powers, charging towards Tie Cheng Peng.
The battle commenced with a flurry of attacks.
Both captains felt as if they had collided with an iron wall, causing them to shake their heads in surprise. Tie Cheng Peng's body also trembled slightly, his footing momentarily unsteady.
In psychic clashes, the initiator often held the advantage. It was like a battle of heart force; without special defensive abilities, the defender was always at a disadvantage, as the attacking force typically exceeded the defensive force by a significant margin.
A single moment of negligence could decide the outcome of the fight.
However, Tie Cheng Peng's psychic cultivation matched his earlier display, and he possessed a unique defensive method. Breaking through his psychic defenses from the front seemed nearly impossible.
But this move wasn't without purpose. Captain Lu on the left confidently stated, "Seal Step Pavilion, Elephant Taming Technique."
Captain Wang on the right commented, "This guy is well-rounded."
Xu Chan recalled that the Elephant Taming Technique was a secret grappling art that emphasized both offense and defense, ensuring a well-rounded advantage in both aspects.
Its only weakness was its lack of focus on agility, which was mitigated to some extent by the defender's larger physique.
In a one-on-one confrontation without special techniques, it would indeed be difficult to defeat him quickly. But now, they had a three-person team.
Suddenly, Captain Lu appeared on Tie Cheng Peng's right side and struck his shoulder with a palm. However, halfway through the attack, Captain Lu leaned back, narrowly avoiding a massive hand that reached out to grab him.
Tie Cheng Peng, despite his bulky physique, moved swiftly. Captain Wang appeared on his other side and kicked his knee, producing a loud bang. A wave of force rippled outward, causing his specially designed training pants to shake as if inflated.
This attack clearly utilized heart force, but it only caused Tie Cheng Peng's thigh to bend slightly. The thick layer of muscle and fat above it absorbed the impact, nullifying the force.
Even though he blocked the attack, the force he endured was still substantial. He paused for a moment under the impact.
Meanwhile, Captain Lu, who had leaned back to dodge, kept his feet firmly planted. He sprang forward like a drawn bow, delivering a powerful punch to Tie Cheng Peng's waist.
The punch landed, causing ripples of fat to undulate on Tie Cheng Peng's body like waves, but it still didn't inflict any injuries.
His fat and subcutaneous tissue were filled with dense and resilient altered tissue. When subjected to force attacks, the fat, in a relaxed state, could vibrate to dissipate the impact, while the underlying muscles would instantly tighten to prevent further force penetration.
After the two captains initiated their attack, the combat dolls also moved. However, after taking a single step, they suddenly froze in place.
Xu Chan's eyes gleamed as he observed them.
Combat dolls typically had an auxiliary sub-brain in addition to their main brain. When their primary consciousness was overwhelmed, the sub-brain would take control and guide the body's responses.
However, this mechanism had its limits. Once the psychic power exceeded a certain threshold, it became ineffective.
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(End of Chapter)
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