Chapter 589: The Prey
Chapter 589: The Prey
The Eagle Tail Director swung his cane aside and rose from his seat, approaching the main position.
The director's head bore an additional bloody hole, his body half-slumped on the table, blood gushing out, and his wide-open eyes revealed a look of sheer terror.
He bowed slightly towards the deceased director, then reached out and pushed the body off the table. After a brief search, he retrieved a sound source controller from a hidden compartment in the main case.
This device could emit a special sound wave; any one of them could communicate simple messages to Wu Qi by uttering specific syllables into it.
Suddenly, heavy footsteps echoed outside, stopping at the door.
These were likely the defense squad, but they didn't dare to barge in directly. Instead, they asked anxiously, "Directors, are there any instructions?"
The Eagle Tail Director approached, pressed a button, and the conference room door slowly opened. Standing there, he said, "Captain Shore Light, is there something?"
"Director Eagle Tail..."
The defense captain quickly retreated, bowing in greeting, while his eyes discreetly scanned the conference room, only to find all the directors seated properly. At that moment, they all turned their heads towards him.
He bowed again, "Apologies for the disturbance. I heard the alarm and came to check. Please forgive me."
The Eagle Tail Director smiled, "Perhaps someone accidentally triggered the alarm; it has happened before..."
The defense captain lowered his head further, knowing that if not for this reason, he would have broken in immediately.
The Eagle Tail Director continued, "Captain Shore Light, I have something to inform you. The board has decided to withdraw from here shortly. You will escort the directors out."
The defense captain straightened up and replied loudly, "As you command!"
The Eagle Tail Director added, "I will stay here to coordinate subsequent matters. Once I leave, you can set off."
Hearing this, the defense captain paused, feeling a mix of sympathy and admiration for the director.
He understood that the defenders outside were dwindling, and Wu Qi might not hold out for long. The directors' decision to leave indicated the gravity of the situation. To stay behind at this critical juncture was a heroic act.
He bowed respectfully to the Eagle Tail Director, "I understand, sir. If my services are not required, I will take my leave."
The Eagle Tail Director smiled and nodded.
The defense captain backed away a few steps before standing upright and leading his team out.
After he left, the Eagle Tail Director stepped out of the submarine, glanced at the passage above, his eyes gleaming strangely. He brought the sound source controller to his lips and uttered a syllable in a foreign tongue.
Within the hall, Wu Qi tore through the web of constraints once more, breaking free. However, several new holes appeared on its body, and a portion of the broken long rope remained embedded in its flesh.
Continuing this direct confrontation would eventually lead to being restrained as everyone became more adept at using the tools.
Suddenly, Wu Qi made an unusual move, no longer guarding its territory but charging forward, catching everyone off guard.
With its massive size and rapid speed, the force it carried was immense. Instinctively, several team members scattered outward.
Only Xu Chan didn't dodge to the sides but leaped backward, retreating from the building's interior to the outer square while maintaining his forward-facing position.
The next moment, cracks radiated from the building's facade, and with a loud blast, Wu Qi's massive body burst through the skyscraper, sending shards of glass scattering across the square.
Wu Qi didn't seem to understand the concept of focusing its power, or perhaps its non-human structure prevented it from creating a dedicated martial arts system from scratch. Nonetheless, its sheer size and weight generated a force comparable to Heart Force.
As it burst out, Wu Qi let out a roar, the powerful sound wave shaking the surroundings. The sound traveled through the air, causing cracks in distant building windows and shattering many car windshields.
Simultaneously, a surge of intense psychic power radiated outward, causing the squad members to feel lightheaded and unsteady. Many of the response force members who had retreated further away collapsed.
A nearby airship, hovering close to the ground for field observation, suddenly drifted with the wind, losing control at that height as the pilot and crew lost consciousness.
In the square outside the building, Xu Chan stood firm, lowering his center of gravity and assuming a diving posture.
He knew he couldn't let Wu Qi rampage freely in the open space outside, or they would never be able to restrain the massive consciousness entity again. If it charged into the rear forces, the close-range psychic impact wouldn't just knock people out; it could cause mass casualties.
And once it enters the city, not only will it cause more casualties and destruction, but the difficulty of confronting it will double.
So, after a brief pause, he stomped on the ground with force, causing a circle of cracks to burst open, and he suddenly leaped forward. A faint light shone from his hand as he forcefully pressed it onto Wu Qi's head, onto the exoskeleton!
Despite the significant size difference, the force of this strike was enough to pin it down, causing it to retreat with a large backward tilt.
Xu Chan landed on the ground, and with another loud shout, he surged forward again. His fists swung, casting a flurry of punches, relentlessly pounding the massive creature with a storm of blows.
Wu Qi, having been knocked off balance by Xu Chan's initial charge, struggled to break free from his onslaught. He had almost reached the outside, but at this moment, Xu Chan forced him back, and he continued to retreat.
Finally, the other team members recovered and rushed forward to join the siege. Together, they managed to push Wu Qi back to his original position. In the end, it seemed he couldn't control his footing, and he stumbled, falling back down the shaft he had climbed up.
Below the shaft, Eagle Tail Director stood leaning on his cane. As he watched Wu Qi fall from above, the latter landed with a loud crash right in front of him, and a strange light flashed in the director's eyes.
He seemed about to reach out, but a massive shadow behind him also swayed slightly, and then he restrained himself, muttering, "Not yet, not yet."
To successfully seize this body, it was necessary to weaken it to a certain extent first; otherwise, the struggle for control between the consciousness entities would leave him unable to attend to external matters for a period.
The shadow behind him slowly receded, and as he watched, Wu Qi climbed back up, ascending the ladder along the wellhead once more.
On the Shark Airship, Chen Chuan had been consuming pure essence for over an hour, and he noticed that the essence was becoming scarce again, indicating that the second phase had passed.
After this absorption, he hadn't yet been able to verify the potential of his body, but he could feel that communicating with the other side had become easier and more effortless. It was as if an obstacle that had been blocking the way was gradually disappearing.
At this moment, he glanced at the time and realized it was almost time for his appointment with Specialist Liang. So, he took out the Snow Lord Sword and drew it from its sheath, carefully wiping it with a specially made cloth.
He could sense that the Snow Lord Sword would be more effective against this type of consciousness entity and the presence on the other side.
Although this sword was still dormant, it could be awakened when needed. After absorbing so much energy from the battles, it was time for it to show its strength.
According to the plan, the reason he was chosen to deliver the final blow was due to recommendations from several departments.
One of them was the Esoteric Sect Bureau. Since Director Lei was attacked, he had been leading the inspections at the Ferris Wheel daily and even set up a permanent inspection point at the Ferris Wheel Corporation.
This wasn't done without purpose. Under Director Lei's leadership and suggestion, they set up a ceremony using a new esoteric material obtained from the General Bureau.
This ceremony was specifically designed to target active consciousness entities, capable of causing a strong impact on them in an instant.
If that presence managed to seize Wu Qi's body, it would also be affected by the ceremony at that moment.
Director Lei believed that his deep understanding of esoteric ceremonies and his unique talent allowed him to resist the influence from the other side to some extent, making him the most suitable person for this task.
The General Affairs Bureau also recommended him, seemingly in agreement with the Esoteric Sect Bureau.
The General Affairs Bureau's recommendation was purely based on security considerations. They believed that the person delivering the final blow must have a clean background, an unblemished record, no ties to other forces, and preferably someone who had cooperated with the General Affairs Bureau before.
Additionally, there was another important reason—he was still a student at the Wu Yi Academy, so...
At this moment, a red light appeared behind him, dancing and swirling.
Chen Chuan paused briefly, standing up with the sword in hand, and turned to face the light. A red-clad figure danced into view, and a phantom with a goose-feather fan appeared before him, her lively eyes peering from above the veil.
Wu Yi Academy's active consciousness entity, Hong Fu.
To ensure success, the Wu Yi Academy decided to have Hong Fu transmit a portion of her power to Chen Chuan through the field domain, enhancing his strength.
The more in sync he was with Hong Fu, the greater the power he could unleash.
Among all the departments, he was the only one who met all the criteria, making him the ideal candidate for this crucial task...
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(End of Chapter)
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