Chapter 585: The Plan
Chapter 585: The Plan
On Green Peak Mountain, Chu An captured several strands of Pure Essence, but they were all rather thin and weak.
Despite gaining some benefits, there was a noticeable gap between his expectations and the actual results.
The old man believed that Chu An's psychic power might indeed be insufficient. "Not being able to capture it is one thing, but not even being able to sense it is another. That's a problem within yourself."
The old man sighed, "It seems you are indeed lacking in some aspect. Perhaps this matter came too early for you."
Chu An didn't think it was entirely his fault. He frowned and said, "Teacher, could someone be trying to take it from me? Since you bought the information, it's possible that others know about it too."
The old man said, "That's not impossible, but those who can do this are probably at the limit of physical and spiritual cultivation. People like that often hold important positions in governments and companies. What's the situation in Central City now? The Spider Mother has split, the old imperial family is amassing troops outside, mercenaries from various companies are rampant, and all the skilled ones are either protecting high-ranking officials or dealing with crises. They don't have the time for this."
"Not to mention that even if the companies and governments employ these people, they are also very cautious. They conduct field inspections at regular intervals to check for any anomalies. In such a situation, even if they know about the Pure Essence, would they dare to do something like this?"
"Even if there are such people, there would only be one or two. After consuming the Pure Essence, a small amount is manageable, but if it accumulates, it needs to be refined. No one can swallow all of it at once; some will inevitably leak out."
Chu An still felt a bit reluctant to give up. He said, "Teacher, can't you capture it for me? If Pure Essence can be preserved, can't it also be collected through other means?"
The old man shook his head. "Those that can be preserved are usually scattered and settled, or obtained through special methods. If I were to capture it, it would be absorbed by me, whether I like it or not."
"At my age, my mutated tissues have already entered a period of laziness. Consuming it wouldn't do much good. And as I said, Pure Essence is like bait. After absorbing it, it's easier to attract the attention of those entities. If I can't reach a higher level, I won't be able to resolve this crisis, and it would be a loss."
At this moment, the old man closed his eyes and sensed the rift's vibrations weakening. He continued, "But don't worry, we have plenty of time. Your psychic power can also be honed through this process. The dissipation of Pure Essence happens in stages. What you encountered was probably just the first stage. After this, the second stage will bring more."
"How long will it take?"
"It could be ten minutes or a couple of hours. It depends on the Pure Essence. It's hard to say."
Chu An was puzzled. "How can we tell about the Pure Essence?"
The old man said, "You can think of Pure Essence as a kind of active consciousness entity. Although it doesn't have independent consciousness, it follows certain behavioral patterns. In fact, you can consider it as such an entity."
Chu An thought for a moment, seemingly associating it with something, and a chill ran down his spine.
The old man looked at him and said, "Don't overthink it. Some things are beyond your understanding now, and the same goes for me. But when the time comes for you to understand, you will naturally figure it out."
On the airship, Chen Chuan was constantly absorbing the Pure Essence leaking from the opposite world. His body seemed like an unfathomable deep pool, dissolving and assimilating the essence within.
As for the old man's statement about the need for refinement after absorbing too much Pure Essence, Chen Chuan didn't feel it at all.
After merging with his second self, his physical quality had reached a level far surpassing ordinary people. Pure Essence entering his body was instantly absorbed, almost skipping the refinement process.
However, at this moment, Chen Chuan felt that the Pure Essence was initially sporadic but was gradually becoming scarce.
According to the instructions left by Chen Bitong, this substance might not be continuous but rather released in stages. Although the reason was unknown, it didn't matter; they just had to wait.
As Chen Chuan sat quietly, he seemed to sense something. There were more unpleasant sounds in his ears, and they didn't come from the Sense Device.
He turned his thoughts, and soon understood the reason.
With the increase in his psychic power and physical quality, his perception of the field domain had become sharper. At this moment, he seemed to be able to sense the field domain information without relying on the Sense Device.
Chen Chuan thought for a moment, then removed the Sense Device from his ear and looked outside. Initially, the vision was blurry and flickering, but as he focused, some of the lights and neon signs in the tall buildings below gradually became clearer.
At this moment, his senses seemed to be able to reach further distances with the help of certain objects. However, countless sounds and lights also flooded in.
This was because the information field domain contained a mixture of various information, which he had accepted all at once, and he couldn't accurately distinguish or clarify it.
If he could overcome this and find a solution, he would be able to completely free himself from the constraints of the Sense Device. But there was no need for that; the Sense Device was a useful tool, and by amplifying these signals, he could also see some things outside.
He gazed at the massive rift at the zenith, visible only after consuming the special medication, from which gravel-like objects seemed to leak out. These normally inaccessible entities, however, gradually fell onto his body as he observed, and his second self also began to exhibit signs of distortion.
Thus, exceptional sensitivity wasn't necessarily a good thing. When one's strength hadn't reached a certain level, it was crucial to find ways to isolate oneself from such influences.
So, he put the Jie Ping back on, suppressing his outward-reaching field and spirit. After adjusting his breathing, he prepared to await the arrival of the pure substance.
But this time, after sitting for just a few minutes, a communication alert sounded on the Jie Ping. Answering it, a voice said, "Captain Chen, this is Liang Guanghai."
"Specialist Liang, what's the matter?" Captain Chen asked.
"Captain Chen, where are you now?" Specialist Liang inquired.
"I'm on a Kongsha Airship Company vessel, located in the Deep Unseen District," Captain Chen replied.
Specialist Liang was slightly surprised, "On a Kongsha airship? That's convenient for communication. Captain Chen, the Defense Bureau has a plan that might require your cooperation."
"Please proceed, Specialist Liang," Captain Chen said.
"First, go to the information transfer station on the ship. There's something I'd like you to see, and I'll grant you access from the airship side," Specialist Liang explained.
Captain Chen acknowledged, and after ending the call, he carefully sensed the situation. Although the pure substance hadn't arrived yet, his previous ingestion experience allowed him to capture it even while in motion.
As he ascended from below, he encountered two security personnel approaching him from the hallway entrance. One of them stepped forward and said, "Captain Chen, we've received instructions from the Defense Bureau to fully cooperate with you. Please follow us."
Captain Chen nodded slightly, and the two led him to the front area of the upper deck, where the field entity for information transfer was located.
Upon reaching this spot, he could clearly transmit and receive messages from various sources. However, the content he was about to view required a significant amount of field information resources, necessitating the interruption of some less critical communication channels.
As the two individuals weren't meant to know the upcoming details, they bowed and retreated after making the arrangements, leaving Captain Chen alone.
Looking forward, Captain Chen waited for a while, and soon, a beam of light descended, revealing a series of slightly blurred images. These depicted the current standoff between Xu Chan and Wu Qi.
His eyes narrowed in focus. An active consciousness entity? And this building seemed to be part of some company's interior...
Suddenly, he realized something.
However, due to field interference and information transmission issues, the scenes he witnessed weren't smooth. They often appeared as blurry, jittery, and frozen moments before jumping to the next scene.
Despite this, he could discern the general situation and, based on this, infer the levels of both parties.
After observing for a while, he re-established contact with the other side. Specialist Liang's voice echoed, "Captain Chen, did you see it?"
"I did, Specialist. What do you need me to do?" Captain Chen asked.
"The situation is complex," Specialist Liang explained. "The active consciousness entity 'An Shield' from the Handling Bureau detected some abnormal signals. Our three bureaus and other departments have formulated a plan that requires an individual with both strength and capability to execute.
I initially thought that Captain Chen could continue resting, but other departments strongly recommended you as the ideal candidate. This is the most suitable course of action.
Therefore, before we proceed, I'd like to ask, Captain Chen, can you physically endure this?"
"For now, there's no issue," Captain Chen replied.
"In that case, I'll send you some restorative medication. I'll also forward the plan to you, and I'd like a precise response after you've reviewed it," Specialist Liang said.
Captain Chen acknowledged.
After the call ended, he heard a notification sound from the Jie Ping, indicating that the action plan had been sent over.
He took a look, his eyes flashing, and then he read it again. After finishing, he read it once more, from start to finish.
This plan was bold and risky, requiring meticulous coordination. If executed successfully, it could indeed provide a permanent solution.
But if any part of it went wrong...
After some contemplation, he lifted his head and contacted Specialist Liang again, "Specialist, I'm willing to carry out this plan."
"Captain Chen, are you sure?" Specialist Liang asked gravely.
"I am," Captain Chen replied without a hint of hesitation in his voice. "I've considered it thoroughly.
"Good. Since executing this plan requires multi-departmental cooperation, we'll give you two hours of rest and adjustment time.
It's currently 9:25. The plan will commence in two hours, and I'll ensure coordination. From this moment on, let's maintain constant communication, Captain Chen. Please stay vigilant."
Captain Chen slowly responded, "I will."
(End of Chapter)
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