Chapter 661: The Delegation
Chapter 661: The Delegation
"This is the Swan Ship. What do you think? Isn't it great?" Pan Xiaode enthusiastically introduced the airship to Chen Chuan, leading him towards it.
"It's mid-September, and the weather has been excellent these days. The visibility is fantastic, making it perfect for sightseeing. It's a great opportunity to enjoy the sea view, especially the autumn sunset over the ocean, a sight not to be missed."
The airship's cabin was about twelve meters long, accommodating three crew members. Pan Xiaode, accompanied by Chen Chuan, climbed aboard and introduced him to the three crew members who were preparing inside. Then, he took Chen Chuan on a quick tour.
"Well, Chen, are you satisfied? But remember, this is just a sightseeing airship. Although it's been reinforced, it can't withstand too much turbulence."
Chen Chuan replied, "No worries, I'm just here for a seated meditation practice."
"That's good," said Pan Xiaode, then added, "Oh, right... Chen, no, Teacher Chen, I saw you teaching on the platform?"
Smiling, Chen Chuan asked, "Do you need some guidance?"
Pan Xiaode's eyes lit up instantly. "Of course! Last time at Tan Zhi's apartment, I gained a lot from our duel."
He felt awkward about pestering Chen Chuan further back then, but now that Chen Chuan was a teacher, he could seek guidance. If not for his family's recent involvement in the government's new air transport company, he would have already purchased Chen Chuan's course. Pan Xiaode decided to buy the course as soon as he returned.
Chen Chuan smiled and, after disembarking from the airship, proceeded to instruct Pan Xiaode on the open ground below while the airship's captain and two crew members watched with keen interest.
Chen Chuan had ample experience instructing students, and his guidance was effortless. He corrected Pan Xiaode's mistakes and even tailored a set of corrective breathing exercises and Jinzhong Jinfa for him.
After a brief attempt, Pan Xiaode immediately felt the effects and couldn't help but exclaim in delight. "It's a shame Hui Xin isn't here. I wanted to practice with her, but she said she had to welcome an important guest and attend a banquet in the evening. Otherwise, I would have asked you to guide us both."
"No problem," Chen Chuan smiled, "just have her purchase my course if she needs guidance."
"Yes!" Pan Xiaode exclaimed excitedly, "I'll tell her when I get back!"
Half an hour later, Chen Chuan noticed that Pan Xiaode no longer needed any corrections. He returned to the airship, having spent a little extra time, but it was a win-win situation as he had repaid some of Pan Xiaode's favors and gained resonance feedback.
Since the preparations were already completed, the Swan Ship took off smoothly ten minutes later, operated by the crew and headed towards the vast ocean.
Standing on the observation deck, Chen Chuan admired the magnificent scenery below. It was almost nine in the morning, and the gentle sea breeze carried a clear sky, offering excellent visibility. The autumn sunlight was soft and gentle, casting a golden glow across the ocean's surface.
At that moment, Chao Ming flew alongside the airship, keeping it company. He seemed delighted, occasionally darting through the open portholes and circling the airship, and at other times, chasing the seabirds soaring overhead.
As the sea breeze caressed him, he relished the tranquility of the early morning. Suddenly, he sensed something and looked towards the horizon, where a large patch of dark clouds was approaching.
Raising an eyebrow, he walked towards the open deck at the front of the airship and stood at the very edge, looking outward. He realized that the clouds were not what they seemed; they were a fleet of enormous airships, at least a hundred of them, filling the sky with dense black dots. The sound of their propellers carried on the sea breeze as they approached the central city, their backs to the sun.
The Swan Ship maintained its course, heading towards the massive fleet of airships. From a distance, it seemed to be welcoming the fleet alone.
As the two sides drew closer, Chen Chuan could make out a large emblem on the front and side of the largest airships in the fleet—a giant inverted triangle composed of intersecting geometric shapes, each representing a continent. Upon closer inspection, the emblem was set against a background resembling shattered meteorites with starry accents.
Chen Chuan's gaze intensified as he recognized the emblem's origin.
The Corporate Union Consortium.
This was the delegation from the Union! As they drew closer, Chen Chuan could sense the sheer size of the leading airships, nearly three hundred meters in length, ten times the size of the Swan Ship. When they approached, their enormity felt like a small mountain, exerting unparalleled pressure.
Through the portholes, rows of uniformed armed security personnel were visible. However, in the vast airspace, no one seemed to pay attention to the tiny, unarmed sightseeing airship.
Chen Chuan stood on the deck, holding the Snow Lady Sword, his eyes calm and serene, his hair, and clothing fluttering in the wind as the airship accelerated.
According to the Processing Bureau's information, the breach in the World Ring had persisted for so long that there must be remnants present.
Therefore, the Processing Bureau's assessment was that the Union's delegation had come to discuss the commercial remnants of the destroyed Ferris Wheel Company in Jinbei Province's Central City. However, their real purpose was likely to acquire the remnants in the Convergence Zone.
After a few minutes, the Snow Lady Ship and the entire airship team passed by each other.
The entire sky seemed to brighten up in an instant.
Chen Chuan glanced back and turned around, passing by the front cockpit. The captain of the airship said to him, "Mr. Chen, is that the Union?"
Chen Chuan replied, "It's them. I thought the captain would choose to give way."
The captain gave a snort, "This is the Dashun Territory. We go wherever we want. What can the Union do about it?"
Chen Chuan nodded and said, "You're right." He glanced at the distant airship fleet again and said, "Let's stop here."
The captain made a receiving gesture.
Chen Chuan returned to the rear cabin, closed the sealed door, separating the front and rear spaces. He then drew the Snow Lady Sword from its sheath, took out a long bone from his carry-on luggage, and placed his hand on it.
About ten minutes later, he suddenly opened his eyes and looked down. A thick, severed arm lay beneath him, and his clothes were torn in many places.
This time, the harvest was significant, but the danger was also great. If they were to enter that place again, the difficulty would likely be even higher.
He took a deep breath, raised the Snow Lady Sword high, and with a single slash, a dazzling gap was cleaved in the air!
At this moment, the Union's airship fleet was floating towards the White Bird District. Below, some company representatives and important members from the City Council were eagerly waiting.
After the destruction of the Skywheel Company, the Government Hall successfully handled the crisis, expelling the existence from outside the world and eradicating the Skywheel Company, establishing a certain level of authority. They also took the opportunity to introduce a series of new regulations.
This version is flawless!
These regulations were undoubtedly unfavorable to the City Council. If they were to be enforced for an extended period and become customary, they would continuously squeeze and weaken the City Council's space for existence, which the Council could not tolerate.
Therefore, this time, the City Council expressed an extremely warm welcome to the Union's delegation and provided them with great convenience. They hoped to have a genuine Union member stationed in Jinbei Province Central City to resist pressure from the Government Hall.
The airship landed at a docking point outside the White Bird area. First, elite armed security personnel and warriors checked the area. After confirming its safety, the over ten representatives from the Union who had arrived boarded and greeted those who welcomed them with handshakes.
Camera flashes kept flickering, and the entire meeting process was recorded by field organisms. Tomorrow, this scene would appear on the front pages of various channels.
The City Council also hosted a grand banquet to welcome the delegation. In addition to the Central City's councilors, some important members of the Council, company executives, celebrities, and socialites attended.
Sadias Merivether from Spiral Deep Sea Company, after dealing with a councilor, scanned the room and approached Polen Company's Sven Lindenberg. He extended his hand and smiled, "Sven, it's been a while."
Sven also extended his hand and politely responded, "Sadias, hello. Our last meeting was two years ago, wasn't it?"
Sadias said, "Indeed. We've seen it." He stepped closer, "So, as friends, we're also willing to offer help. You already have a channel to enter the Convergence Zone, but you lack the necessary martial power. If we, Spiral Deep Sea, were to reestablish a channel, it might take months or even a year to negotiate with the Dashun Government, putting us behind other companies in this matter, which is not in our mutual interest."
He turned and took a glass of wine from a passing waiter, raising his glass, "What do you think?"
Sven agreed, and in fact, the high-level executives of both companies had already reached a cooperation agreement, and they would be the specific executors. He raised his glass and said, "That's right."
The glasses clinked together.
Sven took a sip and asked, "May I ask, who are the explorers you sent this time?"
Sadias smiled, "This time, leading the team are the 'Thunder Sons' siblings from our Spiral Deep Sea Company." Seeing Sven's surprised expression, he took another sip, full of confidence, "I believe here, they are unmatched."
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(End of Chapter)
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