Chapter 586: Taking the Initiative
Chapter 586: Taking the Initiative
Within the combat command center, Specialist Liang, after confirming with Chen Chuan, ended the call without further ado.
In his opinion, this plan, though somewhat risky, was a good way to solve the problem in one fell swoop.
There was never a foolproof plan in this world, and he was willing to make the decision and take responsibility for it.
At this moment, he turned his gaze forward again. After Wu Qi's appearance, the watchtower analyzed the overflowing field information and displayed annotations on the holographic screen in front of Liang, detailing Wu Qi's bodily structures and composition.
"High-energy cell tissue, bioenergy interface, high-density transmuted muscle fibers, reinforced exoskeleton, multiform joints, energy storage organs, secretion regulators, heat dissipation scales, regeneration membrane, communication tentacles, polyhedral compound eyes, fibrous tactile organs, micro-olfactory receptors..."
Each item was listed, flowing down in a dense stream, and over seventy percent of them were Linax Federation technology. In fact, many of the implanted entities were derived from the development of these active consciousness entities.
When not in combat, most of its functions are used for field information communication. Now, as it engages in battle, all its biological systems spontaneously switch to combat mode.
Based on this entity's situation, the watchtower also listed its potential weaknesses and critical areas to target, generating a tactical strategy.
After reviewing it, Specialist Liang immediately instructed the watchtower to transmit the strategy to the other side of the rift. However, the field information on that side was severely disrupted, and even with An Shield's efforts to maintain stability, it might take a while for those in the field to receive the transmission.
Above the Deep Unseen Zone, outside the airship, a modified flying bird was approaching, carrying a lightweight package under its belly. Guided by the field signals, the bird landed on the forward deck of the airship.
A service staff member on the airship untied the package and delivered it to the inspector standing at the rear.
The inspector quickly inspected it, confirmed there was no damage, and immediately brought the package to the upper forward section of the airship, handing it over to Chen Chuan.
Chen Chuan thanked him, and as the staff member left, he opened the package and took out a medicine box adorned with a cloud spirit ginseng pattern, exuding a sense of spirituality and elegance.
It was marked with the Tiancong Baicao Pharmaceuticals logo, indicating its origin.
Upon opening it, there was only a thumb-sized bluish-green pill inside, and when picked up, a wisp of icy mist seemed to surround it.
There were no labels on it, so he didn't know what kind of medicine it was. However, he didn't bother with its origins and directly consumed it.
Initially, he didn't feel anything, but after a while, his entire body felt warm and comfortable, as if soaking in a pleasant warm bath. Each part of his body experienced a pleasant sensation.
He could sense that this medicine was highly beneficial for repairing physical injuries, and its effects were gentle, not sudden, but gradually released, allowing the body to adapt.
He turned his attention to his secondary self, and there was almost no sign of virtualization. This medicine was indeed rare, with no side effects.
But that wasn't all. After a while, his head also felt a cool sensation, as if his mind had become a little clearer.
This medicine had a nourishing effect on the mutated tissues of the brain, and as the spirit relied on the body, especially the support of the mutated brain tissues, the benefits extended to his mental state, and this feeling was sustained.
This medicine was undoubtedly precious, but if the plan could be successfully executed, this investment was insignificant.
As he quietly savored the effects, he suddenly felt a vibration from the world where the spiritual imprint had descended. Without a second thought, he raised his head, sensing that pure essence might be arriving again.
He had two hours left, which was enough time to absorb it once more.
Since no one was around, he sat down cross-legged, focusing his attention on 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 flow of light and gently swallowed it.
However, the amount of pure essence that scattered down this time was far more than the previous occasion. After swallowing that ray, another one arrived, followed by intermittent flows, and there was no way he could retain and consume all the pure essence.
But he didn't intend to do so anyway. 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 there. His expression became excited, and he said, "Teacher, I sense it!"
As he spoke, his spirit touched one of the approaching rays of light, but his face suddenly flushed.
Although his spirit had entangled that ray of light, the essence seemed as lively as a swimming fish, constantly flickering, as if it might break free at any moment, and he was doing his utmost to suppress it.
The old man immediately understood the situation and reminded him, "Try to bind it. Don't let it go to waste; it will benefit your spiritual growth."
Xu Chan did not need to be greedy and try to capture all of Li Shangjing's teachings. The amount of Pure Substance one could capture and absorb was proportional to one's own capacity.
Upon hearing this, Chu An immediately followed his instructions. After a while, he had captured a significant portion, but only a small part was absorbed into his body, and he instantly felt an intense sense of fullness.
Chu An quickly used the method the elder had taught him to refine and absorb it. After a long while, he finally exhaled and raised his head, saying excitedly:
"Teacher, I feel it. There are indeed many indescribable benefits, but..." He sighed in frustration, "I missed quite a bit just now."
The elder reassured him, "It's okay. If it doesn't work the first time, you can always try again. It seems that the amount of Pure Substance in the second stage is much more than in the first. You can take a short rest and try capturing again."
After Chu An closed his eyes again, the elder cautiously glanced upwards.
If one's physical condition did not meet a certain standard, it would be challenging to refine all the Pure Substance at once, even if one felt like they had refined it successfully.
When these substances remain in the body, they can easily attract unwanted attention, especially during the opening of the Celestial Gateway or when there are breaches in the World Ring.
The elder walked away and took out a long incense stick from his belongings. He lit it and approached the altar dedicated to the Mo Shen Temple. He inserted the incense stick into the altar.
This was an ancient practice to shield oneself from prying eyes from other realms. The elder chose this location not only for its high altitude but also because religious sites like this were designed with such shielding effects in mind.
The elder straightened up and glanced at the Mo Shen statue above without paying much attention. He then turned and left.
Inside the Ferris Wheel Tower, despite the tactical decisions and analysis reports from the rear being delayed due to interference, the experienced combat personnel on-site had their own methods of judgment.
Lu Captain was the first to step forward and test the waters. His figure flickered, and he quickly reached Wu Qi's proximity. He curled his hand like a grappling hook and pecked at Wu Qi's body. As his palm struck out, a loud 'pa' sound reverberated through the air.
Although this was just a test, they immediately discovered that this massive creature was not sluggish at all but surprisingly agile. It had already adjusted its position as Lu Captain approached, lifting its leg and using its sturdy exoskeleton as a shield.
Lu Captain was surprised that such a large body could exhibit such flexibility and speed, which was terrifying. However, he maintained his composure and intended to test its strength.
A loud 'pa' sounded as Lu Captain felt a tremor in his arm. The smooth bone armor deflected most of his strength, but even so, the powerful force caused a few cracks to appear on the bone armor.
Just then, he sensed a warning sign and ducked, narrowly avoiding a whip-like tentacle that lashed out from above.
However, the tentacle did not give up. After extending, the front half suddenly coiled mid-air, and the sharp claw at its tip whipped around, aiming for Lu Captain's back of the head. A cracking sound reverberated during the mid-air twist.
If that strike had hit, it would have been enough to pierce Lu Captain's head. But in this critical moment, instead of dodging, he advanced, creating an afterimage as he dove under the creature's abdomen.
Lu Captain intended to attack from there, but he didn't linger. He quickly passed through. In that brief glance, he noticed the creature's abdomen was densely packed with organs, seemingly without any defensive weaknesses. These were its hunting organs.
At that moment, the tentacle continued to pursue him. When Lu Captain reached the rear, he flipped over, got up, and punched to deflect the tentacle.
However, another whip-like tentacle sneaked up from the side, almost reaching his head. Lu Captain lifted his hand and accurately grabbed it with a 'pa' sound.
But the claw-shaped tip kept struggling, and the muscles tensed, revealing a sharp bone blade that extended and stabbed towards his face with incredible speed.
As Wu Qi felt the movement in his hand, he deflected it outward, allowing the bone blade to graze past his cheek. Wu Qi leaned back and quickly retreated.
The whip-like tentacle persisted, continuing to entangle him. No matter where he dodged, it seemed impossible to evade its pursuit.
Just then, a figure flashed, and Wang Captain seized the opportunity while Wu Qi was entangled. He charged forward and punched the connection between the creature's abdomen and leg.
It was evident that Wang Captain had been waiting for this moment. His punch was swift and powerful, striking Wu Qi directly. The impacted area exploded with shattered bones and muscles, but Wang Captain couldn't help but pause for a moment.
At that instant, one of the tentacles whipped back with tremendous force, hitting Wang Captain and sending him flying into the air.
A loud 'hong' sound reverberated as Wang Captain smashed through the already shattered glass curtain wall of the tower. He tumbled and bounced for hundreds of meters before finally colliding with a roadblock and coming to a stop. He spat out a mouthful of blood but slowly stood up.
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(End of Chapter)
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