Chapter 583: Activation
Chapter 583: Activation
Execution Captains Wang and Lu didn't pay any attention to the two battle puppets, as they believed Xu Chan would keep them occupied.
The two had often partnered in joint operations, frequently facing large-sized creatures and formidable foes from the old imperial family, and their coordination was seamless.
Iron Chengpeng couldn't be said to lack experience, but it was evident that he rarely encountered opponents of their caliber with such synergy. Each time he attempted to deal with one of them, the other would inevitably step in to restrain him, disrupting his techniques halfway.
His Elephant Taming Power, while capable of reducing self-inflicted damage, was rendered ineffective under such restraint and entanglement. His strength couldn't be fully unleashed, as if his fists and feet were bound by ropes.
Xu Chan stood motionless, but his sharp gaze intermittently fixed on the crucial nodes of his opponent's force, something he couldn't ignore. This required him to be on guard with most of his mental focus, making him even more passive.
After all, no matter how powerful an individual was, when facing a siege by several experts of the same tier, this was the best they could do. Merely staying upright was already an impressive feat.
With the three of them restraining him, the surrounding biological combat weapons became active again and rushed into the building.
Before long, the field signals outside were restored. Two members of the No. 1 Team from the Expansion Team stood outside the building, observing the situation through the field creatures they had brought.
One of them, dressed in the Expansion Team uniform and sporting a small mustache, patted his chest pocket. He took out a specially made energizing cigarette, tossed one to his teammate, and lit one for himself. Glancing at the situation displayed on the light screen, he affirmed, "It won't be long now."
His teammate took the cigarette, blew gently, and it lit up instantly. He took a puff, and the entire cigarette burst into sparks, the front end turning to ash and falling off.
He commented, "This big guy has a solid foundation and good combat awareness. He looks promising, probably a talent nurtured by Ferris Wheel Corporation. What a pity."
A person was ultimately just a person, no matter how skilled in techniques or how formidable in combat. They didn't create a fundamental gap with their opponents. With the coordination of the three inside, it was enough to kill him, and...
He continued, "Old Xu hasn't shown his true strength yet."
The mustached man nodded. They were well aware of Xu Chan's capabilities. One person was enough to suppress this opponent, yet he was still fighting so conservatively...
"Old Xu is always cautious," he said. "I estimate he's conserving energy to deal with that thing."
His teammate nodded in agreement. "That's right. That's where the real challenge lies. Even with several of us combined, I'm not sure it'll be enough..."
The mustached man said, "The Defense Department's sentry tower assessed that without the intervention of other forces, our five should be able to handle it. Moreover, we have An Shield's cooperation. The concern isn't about handling it but the potential for it to drag on, which would complicate matters... Well, it's almost time..."
Inside the hall, under the restraint of the two, Iron Chengpeng finally lost his patience. He wanted to deal with one of them by sacrificing a little, as his Elephant Taming Power was a type of Grappling Force. If he could grab hold of them, he could disable them in a single strike.
This was a desperate move because the longer he fought, the more the group would gradually restrict his ability to unleash his power. Eventually, he might be killed without ever fully executing his techniques.
Just as he made his move, Xu Chan suddenly appeared at his side, as if he had been waiting for this moment. In his hand was a slender and flexible sword, which he drew across his abdomen, piercing it.
The taut muscles and bones there seemed to offer no resistance at all. The slender blade sliced through the mutated tissue connections and gaps in the force, perfectly avoiding all obstructions, and stabbed directly into the opponent's heart.
Iron Chengpeng's heart instantly contracted into a tight ball, wrapping around the sword. His body also instinctively recoiled, but this left other areas less defended. To prevent the force on the sword from bursting outward, at this moment, the concentrated essence and blood in his heart couldn't be circulated outward.
At the same time, Lu and Wang's attacks landed. Lu's punch struck his ear, and Wang's four fingers pierced into his back, their forces simultaneously transmitting into his body.
This time, without the harmonizing mutated tissue in the middle, a complete resistance couldn't be mustered. Blood spurted from his eyes, nose, and ears, his eyes rolled back, and his sturdy spine was severed by a sharp force.
Lu and Wang didn't stop. Taking advantage of his momentary loss of resistance, they followed up with successive strikes, driving their forces into his body.
Iron Chengpeng indeed lived up to being chosen by Ferris Wheel Corporation, possessing an extremely solid foundation and potential. Even without the supply of essence and blood from his heart, the mutated tissue, bones, and muscles on his body continued to self-repair at a rapid pace after being broken.
This was not only due to his innate talent but also because he had previously consumed a large amount of specially formulated nutrient paste, providing an endless energy supply to the mutated tissue within his body.
However, this only slightly delayed the inevitable, changing nothing about the outcome.
(End of Chapter)Under the relentless onslaught of the two Execution Commanders, a fountain of blood gushed from their bodies, quickly pooling on the ground, and they lost consciousness from the blows. Yet, even in this state, they remained firmly rooted in their stance, hands poised in a defensive posture.
The two commanders were impressed by their resilience.
If this were a friendly sparring match, it might have ended there, and they wouldn't have continued their assault. But this was a purge battle, and even considering the safety of their colleagues, they shouldn't hold back.
Lu Captain leaped into the air and delivered a kick to Iron Chengpeng's head, the force of which exploded with a boom, echoing throughout the entire hall.
This kick not only destroyed his brain tissue but also completely shattered the upper half of his head.
Even at this point, Iron Chengpeng's lifeless body remained standing, refusing to fall.
Xu Chan only then took a step back, withdrawing his thin sword from the man's body.
From start to finish, he had only made one move, and he hadn't even used his heart force. He simply seized the most opportune moment, identified the weakest link in the opponent's force flow, and struck, thereby sealing his victory.
Xu Chan scanned his surroundings with caution and instructed, "Continue the assault, and..." He glanced at several specific locations, "...block all information fields in the vicinity."
Meanwhile, on the ground, a team of liaison officers sent by Ferris Wheel Corporation had traveled underwater, bypassing the information blockade and successfully reaching the shore.
There were indeed modified organisms guarding the underwater area, but they were well-prepared. One team lured the creatures while the other team took advantage of the distraction to retreat.
This team was comprised of fighters who were highly skilled in close combat and moved swiftly underwater, successfully reaching a more southerly position along the coastline.
However, even after reaching the shore, they couldn't immediately contact anyone within the city due to the rift's interference in the central city area, rendering their radios almost useless. For now, long-range communication relied solely on field information transmission.
They had to find a way into the city, locate the field organism that Ferris Wheel Corporation had placed within a specific outpost, and then head to the Radiant Zone. By using a secret frequency, they could contact the representative who usually spoke on behalf of the company. Once they reported this matter to the Municipal Parliament, the company's crisis would be averted.
They walked south for several kilometers and located a company outpost, intending to retrieve the vehicles and equipment hidden there. However, as some of the team members entered the outpost, a loud explosion erupted from within, instantly blasting the entire building into the sky. Even those standing outside were knocked down by the shockwave.
The person standing farthest away shook his head, trying to get up, when he noticed someone approaching. Through his blurred vision, he could barely make out that it was a team of people wearing fedoras and trench coats.
He opened his mouth but couldn't make a sound. As the leader of the team passed by, he drew a pistol and fired at close range, instantly taking the man down.
The leader continued forward with his team, ordering his subordinates to check the surroundings and finish off any survivors. After a while, the team members gathered, and one reported, "All clear, sir."
The leader instructed, "Leave two people to guard this position, and the rest, fall back."
Meanwhile, inside the submarine beneath Ferris Wheel Corporation, several directors observed Iron Chengpeng's body collapse. Their faces were grim.
They had hoped that this individual, into whom the company had invested significant resources, would hold out longer, but he had only lasted less than ten minutes.
Eagle Tail Director spoke up again, "It's been over two hours since the battle began. The shore team should have reached land by now. If they're successful, they'll be able to contact someone from the Municipal Parliament within the next one to two hours, provided they don't encounter any unexpected situations, but..."
He looked at the other directors, "...do we have two hours? Those modified organisms have already infiltrated every corner of the building."
On the holographic screen, the scenes were gruesome as the bio-weapons slashed through Ferris Wheel Corporation's staff and armed personnel with their sharp arm blades.
The combat organisms' tentacles and compound eyes flashed as they scurried off to search for something.
One director muttered, "They're looking for Wu Qi."
"And they'll find Wu Qi's location very soon," Eagle Tail Director said. "Even if we don't activate it, it'll be discovered within half an hour. We need to launch it!"
He shouted angrily, "What are you all hesitating for?"
Unlike the previous time, no director immediately opposed him; instead, they all remained silent.
After a while, one director spoke up, "I agree with Eagle Tail Director's proposal."
Once one person voiced their agreement, the others' attitudes softened. After a pause, another director hesitated and said, "I agree as well."
"...I agree."
"Agreed."
With most of the directors expressing their consent, the director in the main seat" finally relented, his face grave. "Since this is what you all want... activate it!"
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End of Chapter.
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