Chapter 672: The Situation
Chapter 672: The Situation
As they stepped into the light, their figures were fully revealed, each a giant encased in thick bio-armor.
The armor was predominantly gray, covering their heads, faces, torsos, and limbs, making them appear sturdy and robust. However, their movements were not sluggish; instead, they seemed agile, deliberately slowing down their actions.
These were military exoskeletons, with most of the implants located externally on the body, yet connected to internal organs and nerve tissues, forming a separable yet interconnected whole.
In the Linaxus Federation, implant technology was highly advanced, and the Great Harmony had also conducted research in this field, but they were somewhat behind in this regard. It was said that this gap was due to the influence of Relics.
Within the Linaxus Federation, there was a specialized military force composed entirely of implanted soldiers, known as the Eternal Glory Legion, and these soldiers were collectively referred to as "Giant Guardians" when operating outside their home territory.
After these Giant Guardians emerged, they lined up neatly on both sides of the red carpet and the Beast Corporation's armored vehicle. In their hands, they held cold and hot weapons that matched their massive physiques, and the bulging portions on their backs indicated the presence of additional biological weapons.
When Chen Chuan saw this, he suddenly noticed that the field screen became slightly blurry, making it challenging to see clearly. Lianxus Federation had likely conducted some field interference.
Chen Chuan contemplated for a moment and said, "An Dun, send me a list of Linaxus Federation personnel."
"Received, Director Chen," An Dun replied. "Please note that due to the confidentiality of the personnel list, it will be deleted ten minutes after you receive it."
A moment later, Chen Chuan received a file through his Dimensional Token. As the Linaxus Federation diplomatic team had proactively visited, they had provided an advance list of their traveling members to the Great Harmony.
As the Investigation Director, Chen Chuan was authorized to view this list.
He took a look and noticed that the Linaxus Federation's diplomatic team was of high caliber, led by a State Councilor, with a Military Advisor as the deputy. Several company representatives from the Linaxus Federation were also part of the team.
Among them was the Gigas Plant Company, which had previously collaborated with Jinbeidao Central City's lower district. The plants in that area were introduced by the Gigas Plant Company, but due to undisclosed reasons, the company was expelled and had not established any branches or outposts in Jinbeidao since.
After reviewing the administrative and company representatives, Chen Chuan focused on the accompanying armed personnel, primarily the fighters.
The list included fifteen Third Limit Fighters, most of whom had military backgrounds.
However, three individuals stood out, their bodies wrapped in grayish-white bandages, leaving only their eyes exposed. Their bodies were lean, and their eyes were the only visible feature.
According to the brief introduction, these three fighters were from the Godhand Fist Sect, a well-known martial arts sect originating from the Strait of East and West Continents.
During the old era, this sect had produced over a dozen branches and nurtured numerous skilled fighters. One of these branches was brought to the Linaxus Federation during the Migration Period and took root there, spreading widely. Today, the sect has produced many internationally renowned martial artists.
Members of this sect were known for their incredibly resilient bodies, almost comparable to the power of horizontal chi force. Even with physical disabilities, they could maintain their combat effectiveness. The sect also advocated loyalty as a moral code, making its members sought-after as security personnel.
After reading the list, Chen Chuan pondered for a moment. It was unlikely that the Linaxus Federation had no interest in the Relics, especially since they had chosen Jinbeidao as their first stop.
Therefore, these fighters were likely just the tip of the iceberg, and there might be more armed personnel operating covertly.
A short time later, the list automatically deleted itself from Chen Chuan's Dimensional Token.
Just as he was about to search for more information, a voice sounded from his Dimensional Token: "Director Chen, this is Director Wu Quan. If you have the time, please come to my office now."
"I do have the time, and I'll be right there," Chen Chuan replied.
He left his office and made his way to Director Wu's office. The receptionist at the door saluted him and opened the door.
Upon entering, Director Wu was waiting. He first asked the receptionist to serve tea and then invited Chen Chuan to take a seat beside him. "I saw that you just accessed the Linaxus diplomatic team's list. That's good; we need to keep an eye on them and proactively gather information. However, that list only scratches the surface."
Director Wu slid a report across the glass coffee table, saying, "This one is more detailed; take a look."
Chen Chuan reached out and picked up the report. This list contained much more information than the previous one, especially regarding armed personnel, which was over four times longer. Most of these additional personnel were currently on a warship at the rear.
He also noticed that among the team accompanying the diplomatic mission was a fighter from the Linaxus Federation.
However, this person was neither on the warship nor had they landed in the central city. Instead, they were on a zeppelin docked on an outer island.
Director Wu said, "I've read the reports on the people you captured. The next move will likely be from the Union, as they're employing mercenaries and using employment companies as intermediaries, leaving no direct evidence pointing to them. They won't give up easily.
And now, the Linaxus Federation is about to join the fray.
"He pointed to the file in Chen Chuan's hand, "The list you're holding, along with the armed personnel from the Union, every single one of them is a potential enemy, and each has the possibility of entering the Fusion Zone after a period of time."
Chen Chuan looked up and asked, "Can the diplomatic team members of the Linaxus Federation also enter the Fusion Zone?"
Director Wu spoke in a low voice, "This time, it's not just the government team, but also the security forces of several companies. These armed personnel are not allowed to do anything other than protection on the surface, but they can take advantage of certain regulations to second personnel to local companies and then have them 'support' the Fusion Zone, thus achieving their goal of entering it in disguise."
Chen Chuan was about to ask how such an obviously flawed regulation could exist, but when he thought of the Municipal Parliament, he immediately understood.
"It seems you've figured it out," Director Wu said to him. "We're currently working on abolishing this regulation, but we're facing significant opposition.
We've never feared external enemies, but what we fear is the enemy within. We've made great efforts, but some people are always undermining our work.
In the current situation, we can't afford to make drastic moves; we can only scrape by bit by bit. Even so, it's difficult to maintain the gains from each effort for long. One misstep, and we'll have to surrender everything."
Chen Chuan understood what he meant. For instance, the government had previously eliminated the Ferris Wheel Company, expelled the existence of the outside world, expanded and consolidated its authority, but this move also provoked a backlash from the Municipal Parliament.
Their actions continued, whether it was the previous joint delegation or the arrival of the Linaxus Federation's diplomatic team this time, all could be seen as a continuation of this backlash.
Director Wu said, "Even if it's for the efforts made earlier, we must win this battle. The relics in the Fusion Zone are crucial. We must find a way to obtain them and prevent the Municipal Parliament, the Union, or even the Linaxus Federation from taking them."
This time, the Defense Department has decided to dispatch several people, including Captain Xu, to stabilize the situation in the Fusion Zone."
Upon hearing that even Captain Xu was being dispatched, Chen Chuan realized the importance the higher-ups placed on this matter.
"But we have too few people. We've already sent a batch of support to the Fusion Zone, and many capable personnel are needed to protect key personnel and ensure the safety of several important areas. With this additional deployment, many places will be left unattended."
Director Wu spoke gravely, "Manager Chen, regarding the task assigned to you, I can only ask for your understanding and extra effort. For a while, the support the bureau can provide will be very limited, but I can still offer some support in terms of funding. If you need anything, just submit a report to me."
Chen Chuan nodded.
He understood the situation. This incident could be considered another critical node after the split of the Mother Worm, and its intensity was even greater.
It should be known that the last time, it was just some ordinary mercenaries and mercenary groups from home and abroad, but now, from yesterday's situation, some well-known international mercenary organizations are getting involved.
During the Mother Worm's split, various government departments suffered significant personnel losses.
Replacing regular personnel is easy, but it's different for elite personnel. Only three months have passed, and some gaps have yet to be filled. Suddenly, facing such a daunting situation is indeed challenging.
He spoke sincerely, "Director Wu, you can trust me to complete the task assigned to me."
Director Wu looked at him for a moment and nodded. "Let's end our conversation here for today."
He stood up, extended his hand, and said, "Manager Chen, times are tough. Let's work together to overcome this challenge."
Chen Chuan stood up and shook his hand. "I will."
After the conversation, Chen Chuan left Director Wu's office, exited the Handling Bureau, and took a special car back to the Wu Yi Academy.
After staying at the academy for the night, the next morning, Chen Chuan, accompanied by Chao Ming, went to the port and boarded a small airship to the sea, continuing his daily spiritual cultivation.
To ensure no important information was missed, he brought along a telegraph operator from the Handling Bureau, allowing him to return immediately in case of emergencies.
When the airship stopped at a certain location at sea, Chen Chuan held the Snow Empress Saber in one hand and a luggage bag in the other as he entered the inner cabin. Then, he took out the vertebra.
The last time he successfully killed the existence within the relic was a close call, and he knew that entering again would be extremely dangerous.
During the previous entries, he hadn't performed the second self-overlap but relied purely on his strength. This way, the progress of the primary self also facilitated the advancement of the second self.
Now, relying solely on the primary self had almost reached its limit, so this time, he decided to utilize the second self, enabling him to face stronger entities.
Chen Chuan drew the Snow Empress Saber, and with a thought, his second self instantly merged with him. Then, he reached out and grabbed the vertebra.
As his spirit communicated once more, in an instant, he stood on the body of that monstrous creature, covered in wrinkles.
This time, a gigantic shadow loomed over him...
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(End of Chapter)
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