Chapter 594: Investigation
Chapter 594: Investigation
The sound of heavy footsteps from the emergency forces grew louder as they approached the square, like a tide flooding through the gaps around the Ferris Wheel Tower and the opening in the building. They eventually reached the vicinity.
Upon arrival, they first saw the Ferris Wheel Defense Squad members on the ground, each holding weapons in various stances. Instinctively, they raised their guns, but upon scanning the area with their implanted field detectors, they realized these individuals had already lost their vital signs.
Then, they spotted Chen Chuan standing on the shore, holding a sword and gazing into the distance. The surging waves lapped at his feet, flowing into a crater as if a meteor had struck.
Everyone silently lowered their guns.
Xu Chan stepped out from his team and said to the leader beside him, "There might be some pollution left by the Ferris Wheel Corporation nearby. You don't need to go inside, just stay here and guard this area."
After the leader agreed, Xu Chan took the initiative and walked forward, approaching Chen Chuan. He extended his hand and said, "Xu Chan."
Chen Chuan shook hands with him and introduced himself, "Chen Chuan."
Xu Chan said, "Captain Chen, I've heard of you before. I had even considered inviting you to join our team. I'm glad I didn't, or else that strike might have been executed by someone else."
He sincerely praised, "Well done, Captain Chen."
Chen Chuan replied, "Captain Xu, I was just responsible for the final strike," and glanced at the other team members, "Without your prior preparations, I wouldn't have been able to accomplish this."
Xu Chan could tell that he meant it sincerely, not just being polite. This made him feel the other's goodwill and respect, so he nodded solemnly.
The other four team members didn't step forward at this moment, but upon hearing these words, they couldn't help but feel a sense of admiration and respect for Chen Chuan.
That strike seemed incomprehensible to others, but they had witnessed the entire process clearly and understood the challenges involved.
It required precise timing during the ritual when the entity was bound, not to mention the immense power displayed by the sword. The timing had to be incredibly precise, as even a slight deviation would have been unacceptable.
None of them could have achieved this feat, and it was no wonder that the Defense Department had assigned this task to Chen Chuan. This time, they had chosen the right person.
Xu Chan said to Chen Chuan, "Captain Chen, we still have some tasks to complete. We're from the Handling Bureau, and we can keep in touch in the future."
Chen Chuan replied with a nod.
Xu Chan led the four team members into the tower, as they needed to check the situation below and see if anything remained.
After walking a distance outside, Captain Lu said, "Old Xu, that Chen Chuan is no ordinary man. Just now, when the mist cleared, I took a look. The airship was at least six li away, and to jump from that height and deliver such a strike... He's truly fearless."
The others were also amazed, knowing that even a Third Limit Fighter would be lucky to survive a fall from such a height, let alone killing an entity with an active consciousness.
Captain Wang said, "I just asked someone from the department, and it seems that all departments agreed to assign this strike to Captain Chen. It appears that both his abilities and connections are impressive."
Xu Chan recalled the red glow that accompanied Chen Chuan's descent, guessing it was some form of protection, though most of it was likely his own skill.
Furthermore, if he wasn't mistaken, there was a glimmer on the sword when it struck...
He muttered to himself, "Spiritual Sense..."
Isn't this young man not even twenty years old? It's hard to imagine what heights he could reach at such a young age. The Defense Department's choice to select him wasn't without reason.
Captain Wang expressed his admiration, "Captain Chen is so young and has such a promising future. He's highly regarded by various departments. After such a significant achievement, I believe both the Defense Department and the Handling Bureau will strongly promote him as a role model."
The others agreed wholeheartedly.
Captain Lu turned to Xu Chan, "Old Xu, you played a crucial role in restraining that active consciousness entity. You exerted great effort. If it weren't for you, this task wouldn't have been accomplished. Will you refuse a promotion again?"
At this moment, the five of them had reached the well-like opening leading downward inside the tower. Xu Chan's gaze fell into the seemingly bottomless shaft, and he shook his head, "The path above is not an easy one." He spoke in a low voice, "Alright, let's talk about this later. Let's focus on completing the task at hand first."
Chen Chuan stood on the shore for a while, then left the peninsula where gray snowflakes drifted. He headed towards the Dewdrop District.
As he walked, the emergency forces soldiers respectfully made way for him and saluted.
He reached the center of the square and looked up. In his eyes, a massive rift still hung in the sky.
Ever since the Shengmu's reproductive split and the opening of the Celestial Gateway, he had been continuously practicing the Spirit Reflection Technique taught by Xue Shou, absorbing Pure Essence and engaging in combat. He had not stopped except when necessary.
This method effectively strengthened his spiritual power during this period, but it focused more on breadth.
At the same time, since last night, he has been consecutively battling several powerful fighters, and his spiritual strength has also been continuously improving.
After mastering Spirit Sense, he initially thought that his spiritual advancement would stagnate for a while.
However, after slaying the Active Consciousness Entity just now, he surprisingly experienced another surge in power. He pondered this, attributing it to his absorption of Pure Essence. Pure Essence not only purifies the spirit but also enhances the body's potential.
Besides this, he had another gain.
After the successive clashes and battles, his Second Self also advanced, drawing closer to his original body.
If he could achieve complete harmony with his original body, he might experience a second fusion, transcending the theoretical perfect limit.
But all this needed to be put aside for now. The most crucial task at hand was to continue absorbing Pure Essence. Although he was no longer on the airship, his spiritual advancement allowed him to sense the fleeting light stream even while standing on solid ground.
He didn't bother checking which stage he was currently in. Before the World Ring was sealed, these energies would continue to disperse outward, and he didn't want to miss out.
So, he moved to the side and requested a parked, unoccupied armed vehicle from the Emergency Forces, saying he needed to rest. He then sat inside alone, concentrating to sense and capture the constantly dispersing Pure Essence.
Before long, a Medical Team arrived and approached him, explaining that they needed to check on him to ensure he was not experiencing any issues after encountering that being.
He understood this was a routine check to prevent any unforeseen problems and to promptly provide treatment if needed, so he cooperated fully.
After the examination, the Medical Team found no abnormalities and thanked him for his cooperation before leaving directly.
Inside the Command Center, Director Liang watched the displays from various regions. The Shengmu split should occur twice more, and by noon or afternoon, they should be able to overcome this crisis.
At that moment, he noticed an encrypted communication on the interface, originating from the General Affairs Bureau. He answered the call and asked, "Director Cao, do you have any new suggestions?"
Director Cao's voice replied, "Not suggestions, but I heard that you found the submarine carrying the Ferris Wheel Corporation's directors. Aside from the technology provided by the Lynax Federation, the Ferris Wheel Corporation has some unexplained sources of technology. We need to conduct an inspection."
Director Liang understood their intentions and said, "The Ferris Wheel Corporation is supported by the Lynax Federation, not like Minglan Corporation, which was spun off from Tianhe Mining Corporation. They might not have what you're looking for."
Director Cao spoke in a grave tone, "We still need to search. The Ferris Wheel Corporation has deep ties with the Outer Ocean Islands, which were once members of the Alliance."
Director Liang agreed, "I'll inform them of your intentions."
After ending the call, he thought for a moment and asked his female assistant, "Where is the inspection team from the Union?"
The female assistant replied, "We confirmed that before the Shengmu split, the inspection team had already left for the Bai Niao District."
Director Liang nodded and asked, "Have Chen Captain and Old Xu's Medical Team checked on them?"
The female assistant responded, "Yes, the Medical Team said they're all fine, just a bit fatigued from the exertion. A little rest should suffice."
Director Liang said, "Good to hear they're fine."
At that moment, the female assistant seemed to receive a message and spoke up, "Director, there's a message you need to see." She tapped the screen, and the message appeared.
Director Liang's brows furrowed as he read the content. "They really know how to find the cracks. In that case, connect me with Zhu Yiming."
Meanwhile, as another phase of Pure Essence dispersal passed, Chen Chuan exited the armed vehicle, holding a cup from the Emergency Forces. He waited for the next phase to commence.
In the distance, a Security guard jogged towards him, saluted, and handed him a long, wrapped package. "Reporting to Captain Chen, a helicopter just delivered this package for you, saying it's your item."
Chen Chuan instantly recognized the sheath of the Snow Lady Saber. He thanked the guard and unwrapped the package, taking possession of the saber.
At that moment, he paused slightly, recalling that when he unsheathed the saber earlier, something seemed to have merged with the blade.
But he could sense that it wasn't anything bad. He decided to observe it further upon returning, so he returned the saber to its sheath.
Just then, two individuals approached him, both clad in black windbreakers, their expressions stern.
Upon reaching Chen Chuan, one of them looked at him and said, "You're Captain Chen Chuan, right?" He presented a name card as a gesture:
"We're from the Special Operations Committee, and we're here to investigate a case involving Chen Bitong. We need your cooperation, Captain. If you have the time, please come with us."
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(End of Chapter)
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