Chapter 625: Turbulence
Chapter 625: Turbulence
The cliff was swept by the sea breeze, and occasionally, seabirds soared overhead. Below, the waves rolled and crashed, creating a continuous roar.
Taru's voice carried clearly across the cliff as she recounted the history of her martial arts hall, especially the part about its decline. Despite the somber tone, her demeanor remained spirited, as if she didn't hold any regrets.
"Before the duel, our Solitary Stream Pavilion had already lost access to the rift for several decades. Some of our unique secret techniques could only be mastered within the rift. That senior's intention in the duel was to defeat the Blade Ancestor of Dawnlight Pavilion and take over the hall, merging the two into one."
Her intentions were not pure.
"After the duel, when Dawnlight Pavilion learned that our Solitary Stream Pavilion's rift had disappeared, they didn't take any further action. Perhaps, in their eyes, it was no longer worth the effort."
"But in recent years, the situation has changed. With the anomalies within the rift and the appearance of Dawnlight Pavilion's disciples nearby, Brother Gan believes that Dawnlight Pavilion might make a move."
Taru was very open about it. "I focus solely on honing my martial arts skills, so I don't fully understand these matters. However, I trust Brother Gan. He studied abroad in his youth and served as a national affairs advisor's assistant. His insights are always valuable."
"He told me that Dawnlight Pavilion might have had plans after discovering the situation, but they didn't act earlier due to the presence of Skywheel Company. Even if they took action, their gains might be exploited by Skywheel Company, who could pressure them into giving up by using the forces of Wind Forest Academy and Wave Tide Academy."
"Because these two academies would never want to see Dawnlight Pavilion's power grow and disrupt the balance. So, taking action might result in gaining nothing in the end."
"But now, there's a window of opportunity. Skywheel Company has just collapsed, and Ocean Expansion Group and Canglong Corporation are expelling the forces of Linaksa Federation, taking over Skywheel Company's assets, and strengthening their control over various island nations. They will closely monitor the Blade Ancestors of the three major academies, preventing them from acting rashly."
"However, this is an opportunity for Dawnlight Pavilion. The forces that could restrict them are now restrained, and their top disciple, Ye Jianhong, is exceptionally talented. Brother Gan said he might take this chance to come here and investigate. If he discovers something, he will undoubtedly take action without hesitation."
She turned to Chen Chuan and said earnestly, "I'm telling you this, Chen, to let you know that entering the rift for cultivation might bring trouble. I must make this clear to you."
Chen Chuan nodded. "Thank you, Taru, for informing me of this."
In fact, when Mr. Zuan sent him here, he had mentioned that the situation in the rift was complex and might not last much longer.
This made sense. Regardless of who ultimately controlled this area, they wouldn't allow the rift to remain under the control of Solitary Stream Pavilion.
As for the Pure Essence Sect sending a martial artist to guard the place, it wasn't in accordance with the rules. Although countries and companies tacitly acknowledged the existence of rifts from the old era, they wouldn't allow others to intervene and occupy them. Otherwise, everyone would do the same.
He glanced at the waves beneath his feet and said to Taru, "Since I'm here to cultivate, expelling disturbances is also part of my cultivation. Moreover, as fellow members of the Pure Essence Sect, if anything happens, I will face it together with you here."
Taru smiled brightly and said, "Thank you, comrade!"
She pointed, "The rift is located deep underwater, about four hundred meters down. Even a third-limit fighter wouldn't be able to find it without knowing the exact location."
"But when you cultivate, you might attract attention. So, you can familiarize yourself with the environment first. If you cultivate, it's best to start at night and come out before dawn each day."
Chen Chuan nodded.
After arriving here, he had realized that although Solitary Stream Pavilion had offered the rift to the Pure Essence Sect, the management was still primarily handled by Solitary Stream Pavilion. This was probably because their secret techniques required the rift for cultivation. In other words, the Solitary Stream Sect still held significant influence over the area, and their opinions should be respected.
After Taru finished explaining, she said, "Chen, follow me."
She took a few steps forward, leaped off the cliff, and descended like a white line. After covering a distance of at least sixty or seventy meters, she made a soft splash as she landed in the water below.
Chen Chuan looked down, took a leap forward, and stretched out his body in mid-air. After adjusting his posture, he dove headfirst into the sea.
He had once received underwater instruction from Yu Xiao, so upon entering the water, he naturally transformed into a skin-breathing state.
Initially, Taru frequently looked back at him, but as they descended, seeing his comfort and adaptation, she became reassured.
Those who could join the Pure Essence Sect were not ordinary. She had previously hosted several fellow sect members, all of whom were exceptional. Chen Chuan's performance was expected.
As Chen Chuan and Taru dove into the sea, on a small reef near Fei Guang Island, a fishing boat docked, and several people with the appearance of Primordial Clan members disembarked.
Despite their attire resembling that of the local natives, their robust and fierce physiques, coupled with an unshakeable air of bloodthirst, set them apart.
This group hailed from the Linaksa Federation's Turbulence Action Squad.
When the Skywheel Company was still in operation, numerous mercenary teams and special squads from the Linaksa Federation were deployed to the Outer Ocean Islands. Their mission was to sabotage the ports and infrastructure of the Canglong Corporation and the Ocean Expansion Group, as well as assassinate their executives and key personnel.
Under the Skywheel Company's protection, they often caused significant damage. However, with the downfall of the Skywheel Company, they suddenly found themselves in a hostile environment.
The Canglong Corporation and the Ocean Expansion Group had begun to eradicate them, and the informants and gangs that once provided them with assistance now turned against them.
It seemed that overnight, the situation had flipped.
This forced them to retreat from the main city and hide on a remote island.
One of them took out a map, examining it, and asked, "Is this the place?"
Another member looked and confirmed, "Yes, this is it. I came here with an assessment team before, and this is the island we investigated."
The Linaksa Federation had sent assessment teams and technicians to the various islands in the Outer Ocean, establishing numerous biological experiment sites.
Last year, they discovered that the area near Ro Wang Island, especially around Fei Guang Island, had a unique ecosystem compared to other places. It was filled with legends of sea monsters, and occasional tremors could be felt from the ocean floor.
Most importantly, this was once a training ground for a Martial Hall, and when these factors were combined, they believed there might be a Rift beneath.
The value of a Rift was immense, especially if it was a stable one from ancient times. However, due to various reasons, this plan remained on paper, and with the fall of Skywheel, it became even more impossible to execute.
But when the Turbulence Squad learned of this news, they considered it a treasure.
In a 16-19-page book, no mistakes were found!
The importance of a Rift to fighters was undeniable, and this one might have been developed over generations, making it likely that the beings within had grown accustomed to coexisting with humans. If they could secure it, at the very least, it would significantly enhance the strength of their entire team.
Captain Utiko turned to address his team, "The Canglong Corporation and the Ocean Expansion Group are hunting us down, yet they want us to stay here and carry out disruptive and destructive tasks in the rear..."
He let out a cold laugh, "From that moment on, we were abandoned. Now, we must plan for ourselves."
All his teammates showed signs of agreement.
As Primordial People, they had never truly been trusted. Aside from slow promotions, they were always used as cannon fodder. It was time for them to find a way out.
This potential Rift was an opportunity. If they could find it and occupy the area, then gather other Primordial People teams, they could cultivate a formidable force.
Utiko continued, "I've found out that there's a Martial Hall called the Solitary Stream Pavilion on the island, but it's already in decline. The hall master is a Third Limitation Fighter, and she might know the exact location of the Rift. Our task is to capture her alive and extract the information from her!"
His expression turned sinister as he painted a grand picture for everyone.
"If we control this place, once I become a Combatant, we can negotiate with any party and make them acknowledge our existence!"
The entire team was excited, for this idea was not far-fetched. Utiko was incredibly powerful, and although he was already in his forties, he was the most promising candidate to become a Combatant among their generation, lacking only resources.
Someone asked, "Captain, when will we make our move?"
"Yeah, when will we take action?"
Utiko replied, "There's no rush. Every year in mid-July, strong winds blow here, lasting for about ten days. During that time, all communications and travel will be limited. We'll strike then to minimize our traces.
Before that, we'll conduct reconnaissance and prepare in every aspect."
Someone was puzzled, "Captain, it's just a Third Limitation Fighter, and with you and our team, is it worth such caution?"
Utiko spoke seriously, "A Martial Hall that has existed for so long must have many connections. There are also many people on the island, beyond our control. If even one escapes, the news will spread, causing us trouble. We only have one chance.
We need to hire a few people to pose as tourists and gather information about the island first, then decide on a specific plan."
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(End of Chapter)
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