Chapter 591: The Unforeseen Blade
Chapter 591: The Unforeseen Blade
Inside the tower, Xu Chan's team continued their confrontation with Wu Qi, and with their rich experience, they had devised an effective strategy to combat this entity.
Xu Chan divided his team into two groups. He and Captains Lu and Wang took the front and sides, while two Pioneer Team members at the rear focused on throwing objects to distract and plug any gaps.
Whenever Wu Qi attempted to break through in a particular direction, Lu and Wang would raise the unique shields that had just been delivered and charge forward like cannonballs, halting Wu Qi's advance.
This tactic didn't require much technical skill; it simply relied on pure speed.
Despite Wu Qi's high agility, its size was a limiting factor in short-distance movement, and it couldn't outmaneuver them, even though its physical size far exceeded that of any individual team member. The team coordinated their efforts, with one member engaging while the others created distractions and provided support from different angles.
Every time Wu Qi tried to accelerate, they forced it to stop, and then the team members at the rear would throw spears with chains or large nets, compelling Wu Qi to retreat or dodge.
Xu Chan played a crucial role here, shouldering at least sixty percent of the pressure alone. Whenever Wu Qi unleashed a burst of power, Xu Chan would hold the line by himself until the surge subsided.
Previously, they had received orders from the Defense Department to force Wu Qi out of the tower and into the open space behind it. They didn't know the true purpose of this command, but they were determined to carry it out to the best of their abilities.
However, they weren't going to rush recklessly. As seasoned veterans, they understood that achieving their goal required a methodical approach.
Their current strategy was to block Wu Qi's path, preventing it from escaping through that route, and gradually constrict its movement. Over time, even without their direct intervention, Wu Qi would be forced to choose the only remaining path.
Although this approach was time-consuming, they believed they had until the Crab Mother Split to complete their task, and Wu Qi wouldn't last that long.
Their assessment was accurate. Under constant pressure, Wu Qi sustained more injuries, and its movements became increasingly restricted.
Feeling confined, Wu Qi had no choice but to retreat to the rear, knocking down walls in its path until it finally burst out of the tower's back and into the open.
From this position, one could see the towering Ferris Wheel standing tall, with the vast, undulating ocean in the distance.
Xu Chan's team of five closely followed Wu Qi outside, maintaining their formation and sealing off its escape route.
At this point, Wu Qi had no choice but to jump into the sea to escape their encirclement.
However, the Defense Department, based on An Shield's analysis, knew that while Wu Qi could enter the sea, it had limited combat effectiveness in the water and might even face attacks from the modified aquatic creatures deployed by Canglong Corporation.
Indeed, Wu Qi wouldn't take that risk, as the Board of Directors had ordered it not to leave but to eliminate those five individuals.
Below in the shaft, Eagle Tail Director stood, his gaze fixed upwards. Half of his face was illuminated by the light above, while the other half remained shrouded in darkness.
Behind him, shadows danced on the walls, seemingly eager and impatient.
But he knew the timing wasn't quite right yet.
The Active Consciousness Entity possessed its own energy storage organ, and the high-energy nutrient merely helped activate its state. In combat, it would draw upon the energy stored during its dormant periods.
According to the Ferris Wheel Corporation's estimates, even under intense energy consumption, Wu Qi could fight continuously for approximately two days. Thus, its combat capabilities had not significantly diminished up to this point.
However, Eagle Tail Director didn't need to wait that long. He wanted the people outside to help him deplete Wu Qi's psychic power.
The Active Consciousness Entity was particularly solid in terms of mental fortitude, especially for entities like Wu Qi, skilled in prediction. They would have advanced warning of threats and be difficult to invade. Even if forced entry was achieved, severe resistance and rejection would follow.
If not for this, Eagle Tail Director would have invaded Wu Qi while it remained in the company. Unable to do so, he had no choice but to push Wu Qi into combat with others.
In this state, Wu Qi's entire body entered a combat mode, losing its predictive abilities, and its psychic power would be continuously depleted.
According to his calculations, Wu Qi could sustain high-intensity combat for about thirty to forty minutes, and the moment of its greatest weakness would be his opportunity to strike.
At this very moment, Chen Chuan's airship hovered directly above the Ferris Wheel. He checked the time—11:40.
As the final executor, he needed to wait for the opportune moment.
No one was rushing him. Now that the task was in his hands, there would be no questioning or urging.
Hong Fu's power transmission primarily focused on the field domain and mental strength, but if the transfer was too forceful, it might alert the target prematurely.
In reality, the power that could be transmitted through the field domain was limited, but even a partial transfer would be a formidable force. If his foundation wasn't solid enough, he wouldn't be able to withstand it, let alone utilize it.
At the root of it all, his power remains the foundation of this strike.
Looking down from above, although the mist obstructs his view, he can sense the faint psychic power emanating from below, allowing him to gauge the situation.
He confirms that his teammates have successfully driven Wu Qi out of the Ferris Wheel Tower, fulfilling the prerequisite.
Now it's his turn.
According to the plan, he must act during the split second when the active consciousness entity possesses the Tactical Plan, while the esoteric ritual below will simultaneously activate to assist him.
From this height, about three kilometers above the ground, a regular jump would take around half a minute to reach the target, missing the perfect opportunity.
While he could accelerate his descent by leaping downward, it's still not enough.
Fortunately, he has another condition to exploit.
Numerous rifts surround him, and he possesses Chen Bi Tong's Flying Dragon Fist Energy, which includes Chen's improved techniques for rift traversal.
To accomplish this feat, a stable and well-formed rift is required, along with a powerful and unique psychic force, something he alone cannot achieve. But with Hong Fu's assistance, he can borrow her strength to execute this move.
This not only allows him to cover a significant distance instantly but also ensures a more surprising appearance near the enemy.
Sensing the faint psychic energy from below, he realizes that the active consciousness entity in the Ferris Wheel still has some reserve strength, and the existence has not yet taken formal action.
So, he waits.
Time slowly passes, nearly twenty minutes, and the battle beneath the Ferris Wheel intensifies. Wu Qi's spirit, under continuous release, visibly weakens.
Yet, it has no choice but to continue, as without the psychic power's deterrence and assistance, the attackers would become even more ferocious and fluid in their assault.
Within the Defense Bureau Command Center, the Watchtower's voice echoes: "An Shield sends a reminder that Wu Qi's condition has deteriorated, and his biological field has significantly weakened. Be prepared for any unexpected situation..."
Specialist Liang's expression turns solemn, knowing that the awaited opportunity is about to arrive.
He glances at his watch; it's 11:58.
Then, he silently gazes at the holographic screen, focusing on the airship hovering there.
Objectively speaking, the expectations of so many departments and the immense responsibility on his shoulders would undoubtedly exert enormous pressure on anyone, even a fighter.
Psychological burden can significantly impact performance.
Now, it remains to be seen whether this individual can bear these pressures and fulfill the entrusted hopes.
Aboard the airship, Chen Chuan stands with his sword, fully immersed in the sensations from below.
At this moment, the command center's prompt sounds in his ear, and he also senses the active consciousness entity's psychic power gradually waning.
He looks at his Secondary Self, where a faint, ethereal outline appears, indicating the dissipation of the entity's power.
Chen Chuan raises the Snow Lord Sword, holding it horizontally before him, then moves the scabbard aside, letting it fall onto the deck. He focuses his gaze on the gleaming blade.
This is likely the strongest opponent he has ever faced, and he must gather all his strength.
As if sensing his determination, the sword begins to vibrate, and strands of radiant mist emanate from it, causing the crimson line on the blade's spine to glow intensely.
Gusts of wind blow, fluttering his military overcoat, and his scarf billows behind him.
Taking a deep breath, he exhales, and a white mist rises from his body.
Just then, Hong Fu, standing behind him, transforms into a red light, attaching herself to his body and becoming a crimson mist swirling above the white mist.
Simultaneously, facing Xu Chan and the others' charge, Wu Qi unleashes a powerful psychic pressure once more.
But this time, everyone present feels that the impact is not as overwhelming as before; it's almost powerless.
Everyone's spirits lift, and as they prepare to charge again, the ground beneath them suddenly trembles violently, nearly causing them to lose their footing. They retreat, and a massive shadow emerges from the ground, engulfing Wu Qi like a tidal wave, tightly wrapping around him in an instant.
At the same moment, an invisible force of contamination spreads outward, turning the surrounding world into a monochrome of black and white.
In that instant, an indescribable sense of oppression and terror spreads within a radius of several kilometers around the Ferris Wheel Tower. The slowly rotating Ferris wheel undergoes a transformation, seemingly turning into a massive vortex crater from which blinding radiance erupts.
On the airship, Chen Chuan's gaze descends, his eyes seemingly piercing through the heavy mist, reaching the very center. He grips his sword, lowers his center of gravity, and with a stomp of his feet, he leaps downward.
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(End of Chapter)
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