Chapter 586: Preemptive Strike
Chapter 586: Preemptive Strike
Within the combat command center, Specialist Liang, after confirming with Chen Chuan, ended the call without further discussion.
In his opinion, this plan was somewhat risky, but it was also a good way to solve the problem with a single stroke.
There was never a hundred percent foolproof plan in this world, and he was willing to make a decision and take responsibility for it.
At this moment, he turned his attention back to the front, where Vigorous Mind Body had appeared. The tower, through its analysis of the field information emanating from Vigorous Mind Body, now displayed a detailed annotation of his physical structure and composition on the holographic screen in front of Liang.
"High-energy cell tissue, bio-energy interface, high-density mutated muscle fibers, reinforced exoskeleton, multistate joints, energy storage organs, secretion regulators, heat-dissipation scales, regeneration membrane, communication tendrils, polyhedral compound eyes, fiber touch organs, micro olfactory sensory pores..."
Each item was listed one by one, flowing down in a dense stream, and over seventy percent of them were Linarax Federation technology. In fact, many implants were derived from the development of these active consciousness entities.
When not in combat mode, most of its functions were used for field information communication. Now, as it engaged in battle, all its biological systems spontaneously switched to combat mode.
Based on its condition, the tower also listed its potential weaknesses and critical areas to target, generating a tactical strategy.
After reviewing the strategy, Specialist Liang sent it to the other side via the intercom, but the field information there was severely interfered with. Even with the An-Shield's efforts to maintain stability, it might take a while for the personnel on-site to receive the transmission.
Above the Deep Void Zone, outside the airship, a modified flying bird was heading towards them, carrying a lightweight package under its belly. Guided by the field signals, the bird landed on the forward deck of the airship.
A crew member approached and removed the package, delivering it to the standing inspector at the back of the airship.
The inspector quickly inspected the package, confirmed there was no damage, and immediately brought it to the upper front of the airship, handing it over to Chen Chuan.
Chen Chuan thanked him, and after the crew member left, he opened the package and took out a medicine box adorned with a cloud-borne Lingzhi pattern, exuding a spiritual and elegant aura.
This was the mark of Sky Origin Hundred Herbs Pharmaceuticals; the medicine must have come from this company.
Inside the box was a thumb-sized greenish-yellow pill, which seemed to emit a wisp of icy mist when picked up.
There were no labels on the pill, so he didn't know what it was, but he didn't bother with its origin and took it directly.
At first, he didn't feel anything, but after a while, he felt a warm sensation all over his body, as if soaking in comfortable warm water, with every part of his body experiencing a pleasant feeling.
He could tell that this medicine was extremely beneficial for repairing physical injuries, and its effects were gentle. It didn't act abruptly but released its power slowly, allowing the body to adapt gradually.
He looked at his second self, and there were almost no signs of virtualization. This medicine was rare in having no side effects.
Not only that, but after a while, his head also felt a cooling sensation, as if his mind had become a little clearer.
The medicine was nourishing the altered tissues in his brain, and since his spirit was attached to his body, especially with the support of the altered brain tissues, the nourishment he received was also beneficial to his spirit. This feeling was continuous.
This medicine was undoubtedly precious, but if this plan could be successfully executed, this investment was insignificant.
As he quietly savored the effects of the medicine, he suddenly felt a vibration from the world where he had left his spiritual imprint. Sensing that pure essence might be arriving soon, he lifted his head.
He still had two hours, so he decided to take this opportunity to absorb the pure essence once more.
Since no one had entered, he sat down and focused his mind, paying attention to the movements from the other end.
It didn't take long before he sensed a flickering ray of light approaching. In an instant, he captured the light and swallowed it.
However, this time, the amount of pure essence that scattered down was far more than the previous time. After swallowing one ray, another followed, and more kept coming intermittently. Even he couldn't possibly capture and consume all of them.
But he didn't intend to do so; these should be shared with more people. He only needed to obtain the portion he required.
At almost the same moment, Chu An was also waiting, and his expression became excited. "Teacher, I felt it!" he exclaimed.
As he spoke, his spirit touched one of the rays of light, but the next moment, his face turned red.
His spirit had entangled the ray of light, but it was as agile as a swimming fish, constantly trying to escape. Chu An exerted all his strength to suppress it.
The old man immediately understood the situation and reminded him, "Try to restrain it. Even if some of it escapes, don't waste it. It will still benefit your spiritual growth.
Don't be greedy. Use the techniques I taught you to capture as much as you can and swallow as much as you can."
Chu An immediately followed the old man's instructions, but he was unable to capture the entire stream of light. Most of it escaped, and only a small portion was ingested by Chu An, causing him to feel an intense sense of fullness throughout his body.
He quickly used the method taught by the old man to digest it, and after a while, he finally exhaled. With a hint of excitement, he said, "Teacher, I can feel it. There are indeed many indescribable benefits, but..." He sighed in frustration, "I missed quite a bit just now."
The old man comforted him, "It's okay. If we don't succeed the first time, we can try again. It seems that the second stage of Pure Substance is much more abundant than the first stage. You can take a short rest and try again."
As Chu An closed his eyes again, the old man cautiously glanced upwards.
If one's physical qualities have not reached a certain level of strength, it is difficult to completely digest the Pure Substance in one go, even if you feel like you have done so.
When these substances accumulate in the body, they can easily attract the attention of certain entities, especially during times when the Heavenly Gate is open and there are breaches in the World Ring. It is hard to predict what abnormalities might occur.
The old man walked to the side and took a long incense stick from his belongings, lighting it. He then approached the altar dedicated to Mo Shen and inserted the incense.
This was a practice from the old era to shield oneself from the prying eyes of the entities on the other side. The reason he chose this location to absorb the Pure Substance was not only because of the high altitude but also because religious sites like this were designed with such shielding effects in mind.
After straightening up, he glanced at the statue of Mo Shen above, not paying much attention to it. He then turned and left.
Inside the Ferris Wheel Tower, despite the tactical decisions and analysis reports from the rear being disrupted, the experienced combat personnel on-site had their own methods of judgment.
Lu, the captain, was the first to approach and test the situation. With a swift movement, he appeared before Vigorous Mind Body, his hand curled like a hook, and he pecked at its body. As his palm struck out, a cracking sound reverberated through the air.
Although this was just a test, he immediately realized that despite its massive size, the creature was not sluggish at all; instead, it exhibited remarkable agility. As Lu moved forward, it had already adjusted its position, lifting its legs and blocking the way with its sturdy exoskeleton.
Lu was surprised by the creature's flexibility and speed, considering its enormous size. It was truly formidable, but he maintained his actions, intending to test its strength.
With a sharp crack, Lu felt a vibration in his arm as the smooth bone armor deflected most of his force. Even so, the powerful strike caused several cracks to appear on the bone armor.
Suddenly, Lu sensed a warning sign and ducked, narrowly avoiding a whipping tentacle that lashed past his head.
The tentacle seemed to have evaded him, only to twist in midair, its sharp clawed tip curving back towards his rear. As it whipped around, it emitted a loud cracking sound.
If that strike had connected, it would have pierced his skull. But in this critical moment, Lu did not dodge; instead, he advanced, his body creating an afterimage as he dove beneath the creature's abdomen.
Lu had intended to attack from there, but he didn't linger. Instead, he swiftly passed through, having noticed that the creature's abdomen was covered in countless openings—not defensive vulnerabilities but hunting organs.
At that moment, the tentacle continued to pursue him. Lu rolled and sprang back to his feet, turning to strike the creature with a palm strike, deflecting it with the edge of his hand.
Just then, another tentacle stealthily approached from the side, aiming for his head. Lu lifted his hand and accurately caught the tentacle with a sharp slap.
However, the clawed tip of the tentacle struggled, and as the muscles tensed, a sharp bone blade extended from the middle, stabbing towards Lu's face with incredible speed.
Anticipating the movement, Lu deflected the blade, allowing it to graze past his cheek. He leaned back, rapidly retreating.
But the tentacle was relentless, continuing to entangle Lu. No matter where he dodged, the pursuit seemed inescapable.
In a flash, Wang, the other captain, seized the opportunity while Lu was entangled with Vigorous Mind Body. He charged forward, punching the creature in the joint between its abdomen and leg.
It was evident that Wang had been waiting for the right moment. With lightning speed and force, he struck Vigorous Mind Body, causing its bones and muscles to explode. However, Wang himself also stumbled momentarily.
At that moment, one of the tentacles suddenly retracted, hitting Wang with full force and sending him flying through the air.
With a loud boom, Wang smashed through the already shattered glass curtain wall of the tower, tumbling and bouncing across the ground for hundreds of meters before finally coming to a stop against a roadblock. He spat out a mouthful of blood and slowly stood up.
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