Chapter 590: Arrival
Chapter 590: Arrival
As Chen Chuan's Shark Airship approached the Dewdrop District, the Defense Department and various government agencies were closely monitoring the upcoming battle.
This operation to eradicate the Ferris Wheel Corporation was a joint effort by multiple departments. While it appeared to target a single company, it was, in fact, a test of the government's political authority and an attempt at expansion.
Whether it was the Canglong Corporation, the Ocean Expansion Group, or the various departments involved in this matter, they were all largely aligned with the Dashun government.
If they could thoroughly eliminate the Ferris Wheel Corporation, successfully navigate the Crab Mother Split, and also eliminate the entity that had entered this world, the authority of the Jinbei Province Central City Government Hall and the Dashun government would undoubtedly be greatly consolidated and strengthened.
However, power struggles often involve a zero-sum game, and as the government's authority rises, it implies the suppression of the Municipal Parliament, which represents corporate interests.
Especially during this Crab Mother Split, many companies' military forces participated but suffered heavy casualties, undoubtedly weakening them. This would further reduce the influence of the Municipal Parliament.
But all of this hinges on the successful achievement of these goals.
In a warehouse on the outskirts of the Dewdrop District, Specialist Cao stood gazing at a light screen displaying intermittent images of the interior of the Ferris Wheel Tower.
"Specialist, your tea," said a subordinate from the General Affairs Bureau, offering a cup of hot tea.
Specialist Cao took the tea, sipped it, and continued to focus on the light screen. The subordinate spoke up, "Specialist, you haven't slept for three days. Why not rest for a while?"
Specialist Cao replied, "It won't make a difference if I rest now." Then he added, "Keep a close watch on the coast, and send any news back immediately."
The subordinate said, "Specialist, Team Three is on the lookout there."
"What about the Municipal Parliament?"
"As per your instructions, everyone is keeping a close eye. Nearby communication lines are all under surveillance, and the field information is being jammed. Even if they sense something amiss, they won't be able to issue orders outside the Radiant Zone."
The subordinate hesitated for a moment, took a half-step forward, and continued, "Specialist, we discovered some anomalies near Cyan Summit. Should we send someone..."
Specialist Cao raised his hand to stop him and said, "Don't worry about that for now." He looked ahead, "The most important target is here."
At that moment, a liaison officer hurried in with quick footsteps and spoke in a somewhat rushed tone, "Specialist, the Special Operations team has arrived. They've inquired several times, requesting us to provide them with the specific action plan for their review."
Specialist Cao glanced at his watch; it was 11:20. He replied, "Tell them to set a location, and I'll go to meet them personally to brief them on the plan."
"Yes, Specialist."
In the northern part of the Dewdrop District, atop a certain building, Director Lei gazed in the direction of the Ferris Wheel Corporation, surrounded by members in Esoteric Sect Handling Bureau uniforms.
"Director Lei, we've inspected the twelve rituals, and they're all in order."
Director Lei nodded. This time, they had set up twelve esoteric rituals around the peninsula where the Ferris Wheel Corporation was located, all of which could resonate with the ritual within the corporation.
Once activated, these rituals would serve as backup and support, ensuring the effectiveness of the main ritual.
The subordinate glanced at the main ritual site and said, "Director Lei, the binding might only last for an instant. Even with the most optimistic estimate, it won't exceed a breath's time. It won't be easy to seize the opportunity. Can the Defense Department's personnel handle it?"
Director Lei stared in that direction and replied with absolute certainty, "Rest assured, the person I recommended will definitely seize this chance."
At 11:22, a Shark Airship entered the Dewdrop District, its propellers whirring.
As it approached, two other airships hovering at the edge of the region moved closer, ensuring stable information transmission and providing cover to confuse the target, preventing any potential insider threats.
Chen Chuan stood at the front of the upper deck, peering through the porthole at the outside world. He noticed the fog that had somehow appeared, with the airship surrounded by retreating clouds, and below, everything was hazy.
An inspector entered the cabin and informed him, "Captain Chen, we've entered the Dewdrop District and are heading towards the Ferris Wheel Corporation. We should reach the area within ten minutes."
Chen Chuan picked up his wide-brimmed hat from the table, put it on, adjusted the brim, fastened his protective scarf, grabbed the Snow Lord Sword, and headed out.
The inspector followed him out, as per the orders from above. During the mission, they were to comply with and convey all of Chen Chuan's requests and promptly relay messages.
Upon reaching the airship's deck, Chen Chuan found himself alone. He asked, "Where's my classmate?"
The inspector replied, "He signed a confidentiality agreement and isn't permitted to enter or exit."
In the midst of this critical mission, Pan Xiaode, an insider of the Shark Airship Company, was not privy to the details and was required to sign a confidentiality agreement, accompanying the team throughout the operation.
Chen Chuan nodded, acknowledging this as the best course of action. Some matters were simply beyond Pan Xiaode's capabilities and knowledge.
He glanced outside; the sea breeze seemed to have dissipated the fog slightly, revealing vague outlines of buildings below.
The morning light shone from the sea, weaving through the mist, creating a divide between the city below and the bright sky, yet they seemed to merge and blend continuously.
As the airship moved forward, numerous rifts of varying sizes could be seen flickering intermittently around them.
This was why the airship had to navigate with utmost caution during its journey, maintaining a relatively slow speed to avoid any potential hazards.
Suddenly, a flock of birds burst out from a rift, but they skillfully maneuvered around the airship.
This was due to the special potion and materials applied to the airship beforehand, which prompted the insect clouds and birds of the fusion land to instinctively avoid it.
Chen Chuan could now see the towering Ferris Wheel on the coastline, appearing no larger than a coin from this distance.
He stared at it, knowing that the final strike was his responsibility, but the method was his to decide.
After deep contemplation and a discussion with Hong Fu, he opted to utilize the current advantageous conditions to launch a surprise attack from the sky.
During their journey, he had already submitted this plan to the Defense Department.
However, executing this plan was no easy feat. First, they needed to ensure the target was exposed outdoors, a task delegated to the ground team.
Inside the Defense Department's command center, Liang Specialist checked his watch. It was 11:25 PM, and the Crab Mother Split had reached its twelfth wave.
He inquired, "Is Chen Chuan almost here?"
His female assistant replied, "The airship has entered the Dewdrop District and will arrive above the Ferris Wheel Tower in about ten minutes."
Liang Specialist turned to the holographic screen, "Have we notified Old Xu and his team?"
The assistant responded, "We've notified them repeatedly, and even left a message in the weapon crate we sent. They should have received it."
Liang Specialist spoke sternly, "Inform Old Xu again. No matter the difficulty, this order must be fulfilled. It's an order."
"Yes, Specialist," she acknowledged.
Liang Specialist's gaze remained fixed on the screen. They, the planners and facilitators of this operation, were now inextricably bound to its outcome.
Every participant, from the battling Xu Chan and his team to the response forces outside, the supporting department members, and even himself, were all pieces in this grand chess game, moving towards the completion of the ultimate objective.
The airship slowly approached the coastline, the shadow of the Ferris Wheel growing larger in their sight. Chen Chuan, gripping his sword, stared intently at the wheel, the sea breeze blowing his hair as it swept across the deck.
The inspector received a message, "Chen Chuan, we've been informed that the active consciousness entity possesses mental impact power with a wide range. We can't get too close."
Chen Chuan asked, "What's the approximate distance?"
"The report states around 2 to 3 kilometers, but 3 kilometers and beyond is considered safe," the inspector replied.
Chen Chuan contemplated, "Then let's raise the airship higher, above 3 kilometers. Can this airship do that?"
The inspector assured him, "Not just 3 kilometers, but even 4 kilometers is achievable. But is this safe? Can we launch an accurate attack from such a distance?"
Chen Chuan gave a confident reply, "Let's do it."
The inspector, having been instructed to obey Chen Chuan's orders without question, immediately directed the airship higher. The two accompanying airships followed suit, rising above the mist that obscured the view from the ground. Only field domain information could be exchanged between them.
As they neared the Ferris Wheel, Chen Chuan's keen psychic senses detected wave after wave of mental power, though it had weakened significantly by the time it reached him, and even ordinary people would hardly be affected. One could only imagine the immense pressure those in close proximity were enduring.
He chose not to dwell on it, trusting that the ground team would fulfill their duties.
Facing the strong sea breeze, he lowered his hat brim and leaned his Snow Lord Sword against the deck. Now, he waited for the opportune moment.
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(End of Chapter)
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